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A certain underground space in Mingde Hall.
The spirit tools around lit up, illuminating the underground space as if it were daytime.
On the ground within the space, numerous mechs were parked; some were already completed, standing quietly, their cold steel bodies giving off a strong sense of oppression.
Others were still under construction, with many mechanical parts being assembled, and their humanoid forms gradually appearing.
Every Soul Engineer qualified to enter here was an elite, a Soul Engineer of Level 6 or above; a rough count showed no fewer than five hundred Soul Engineers of this caliber.
This was a formidable force, and with the surrounding defense systems, even if a Super Douluo intruded, they would only meet with regret.
This factory was completed in the last six months, but it had already become the Sun Moon Empire's most important and highly confidential factory.
Because the items produced here were enough to change the continent's pattern.
"Your Highness!" Elder Chen looked at the arriving Xu Tianyang, a warm smile on his face.
"Elder Chen, what is the progress on the research and development of Machine Number Nine?" Xu Tianyang looked at Elder Chen, a similar smile on his face.
"Your Highness, you've come at just the right time. Lin Fan and I have just encountered a problem. Your Highness, please help us brainstorm."
Elder Chen led Xu Tianyang to the deepest part of the factory, where only a few personnel were present. Each of them was the most seasoned expert in the field of spirit tools.
The ground was covered with metals that were extremely rare outside. In the center of the area stood a massive mech, eighteen meters tall. Although it was only a half-finished product, one could already imagine how terrifying it would be when it moved, just from its technologically advanced curves.
This was the Sun Moon Empire's only Level 9 Soul Guidance Mech, jointly developed by Elder Chen, Xu Yunxiao, Lin Fan, and several other Level 9 Soul Engineers and top-tier Level 8 Soul Engineers.
The difficulty of producing a Level 9 Soul Guidance Mech was imaginable; even with the combined efforts of everyone, it was still only a half-finished product to this day.
"Your Highness!" Seeing Xu Tianyang arrive, the several elders gathered around the mech also shifted their attention and collectively stepped forward to salute.
"Your Highness, look, the spirit power circulation here has some conflicts, and during transmission, it will cause losses..." Elder Chen was decisive, pulling Xu Tianyang directly to the front of the mech and explaining the problem they encountered.
Xu Tianyang listened, occasionally offering his own insights.
Although he had not yet made a Level 9 spirit tool, he had successfully made a Level 8 spirit tool. In terms of spirit tool skill, he could now discuss it with Elder Chen and the others.
When this Level 9 Soul Guidance Mech was designed, all its attributes reached their theoretical maximum.
The operator's spirit power only needed to reach the Titled Douluo level to operate the mech, and with the mech, they would be comparable to a Level 98 powerhouse.
If a Super Douluo were to use it, they could absolutely contend with a Limit Douluo.
If this were to spread, it would definitely be a shocking event. Spirit Masters have always found it harder to challenge opponents beyond their own level in the later stages of cultivation, let alone at the Super Douluo level.
Yet, the Soul Guidance Mech achieved this, allowing even the previously lofty and almost invincible Limit Douluo to be challenged by those below their level. This was an invention that could certainly be recorded in history.
Xu Tianyang stayed in Mingde Hall for three months straight, constantly discussing the research of the Soul Guidance Mech with Elder Chen and the others, and helping them solve many technical problems.
Progress on the Soul Guidance Mech was steadily advancing, but research on the Dou Armor had stalled.
After the blacksmiths of Mingde Hall raised their forging skill to Ten Thousand Forgings, they were unable to proceed to the next stage of Soul Forging, resulting in minimal progress on the Dou Armor.
Xu Tianyang didn't mind, however; the Dou Armor was still too advanced for the present. If it succeeded, everyone would be happy; if not, it wouldn't be a major issue.
It did, however, leave Zui Hongchen depressed for quite some time, as it was the direction he had been researching all along... Tianshui City, as the center of the Tiandou Empire's northern region, was a large city slightly inferior to the Tiandou Imperial Capital, and its prosperity was among the top in the Tiandou Empire.
As the northern gateway of the Tiandou Empire, Tianshui City naturally had strong defenses, not only guarding the northern border of the Tiandou Empire but also because it was adjacent to the Far North.
The closer one got to the Far North, the lower the temperature, but upon reaching Tianshui City, the temperature actually warmed up. Looking around, the bustling streets were filled with people dressed in relatively light clothing.
Pairs of fair, long legs were exposed to the air.
"There are several volcanoes beneath this city, with a continuous upward flow of hot air, which creates this peculiar scene," Ice Emperor explained in Xu Tianyang's spiritual sea. She was not unfamiliar with Tianshui City, as it was a major human city in the north, and she had some understanding of it.
"So that's it. No wonder, despite being in the north, the people of Tianshui Academy dress so lightly. It turns out it's not entirely due to their Spirit attributes." Xu Tianyang nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowds on the street.
As the location of Tianshui Academy, Xu Tianyang felt that Tianshui City was influenced by Tianshui Academy. There were many beautiful girls in the city, and they were all dressed rather lightly, revealing a lot of fair skin, which was a delight to behold.
It was no wonder that, despite being in the north, the prosperity of Tianshui City was still among the best in the Tiandou Empire. This was not only because of the abundant resources here but also because 'LSP' (a colloquial term for lecherous people) was the primary productive force.
Just then, a team of girls in Tianshui uniforms, led by a beautiful woman who appeared to be around thirty years old, walked towards Xu Tianyang.
"Your Highness, I am Hai Ruyan, the director of Tianshui Academy. The dean has sent us to welcome you. To avoid causing a disturbance, the dean did not come personally; I hope you will forgive her," Hai Ruyan said respectfully as she approached Xu Tianyang, her charming eyes curiously appraising this legendary figure, who was famous even across the entire continent.
"Your dean is being overly cautious. I came at Bing'er's invitation, so there's no need for such a grand display." Xu Tianyang smiled and shook his head. This time, he mainly learned from Shui Bing'er's and Mu Mengyu's letters that she had broken through to Level 50.
Xu Tianyang had previously said that when Shui Bing'er reached Level 50, he would find her a satisfactory Spirit Beast to help her Ice Phoenix fully evolve into the Ultimate Ice.
Therefore, after learning of Shui Bing'er's breakthrough, Xu Tianyang came to Tianshui City alone.
"The dean was overjoyed to learn of Your Highness's arrival and has already arranged a welcoming ceremony." Xu Tianyang said this, and Hai Ruyan, of course, wouldn't be foolish enough to agree. Instead, she led Xu Tianyang towards Tianshui Academy, saying with a smile.
"Hahahaha... I'm afraid I've troubled your academy." Everyone likes to hear pleasantries, and Xu Tianyang was no exception.
Tianshui Academy was so thoughtful; this welcoming ceremony must be seen!