"Bai E!"
"Charge towards the jeep!"
In the forest far from Xilu City, Roman was speeding across a clearing in his jeep, his orange-pink ponytail swaying in the air, his green eyes gleaming with excitement.
After Huo Yuhao left, he tossed the jeep's start key to Roman as a perk for being an outstanding employee.
After all, Roman worked 007 every day, practically a chosen worker; even the donkeys in the production team would feel ashamed, and capitalists would weep.
As the boss, Huo Yuhao had to give such a top employee some benefits, so he gave him his beloved car.
This car was very significant, as it was the first soul power-transmitting terrain vehicle on the Douluo Continent.
Its main structure was based on alchemy, and it was assisted by various soul tools.
In the prehistoric world view, this car, as a pioneering work, should have attracted some merit.
Of course, for Roman, more than a jeep, he hoped Huo Yuhao would give him more money to buy some strawberry cakes.
"Dr. Roman!"
"Your car is too fast!"
Bai E sped up ahead, his once sunny face now filled with panic.
Roman was driving much faster than Huo Yuhao!
Especially since the car had been enhanced with various spells, greatly increasing its rigidity and speed!
At first, Roman had held back his speed during cultivation, afraid of injuring Bai E beyond his physical limits.
Later, Roman discovered that no matter how intense Bai E's cultivation was during the day, a vibrant emerald light full of life would always soothe his fatigue at night.
Then, the purple lightning rune on Bai E's forehead would glow, gradually tempering his meridians.
Roman was dumbfounded when he saw this. He realized that the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life in the God Realm were no longer pretending!
They were clearly giving Bai E special treatment, and even his companions, Medmos, Feng Jin, and Tibao, had been scanned by that divine sense.
Roman, using the semi-finished foundation, could sense that the divine sense was scrutinizing Madmos and his companions.
Even Xia Die, who had just become acquainted with Feng Jin, was included in the investigation.
Confused and unsure of the situation in the God Realm, he informed Huo Yuhao.
After some time, Huo Yuhao replied to Roman with a short message:
"Destruction is probably gathering a group for Bai E."
"Don't worry about it."
Just as Tang San had led a group to the God Realm, the God King of Destruction wanted to emulate Shura and have Bai E lead a group there as well.
This was naturally something Huo Yuhao was happy to see.
Having received Huo Yuhao's instructions, Roman stopped interfering. After all, the divine sense showed no malice and left no suggestive information.
Knowing that Bai E didn't need to worry about over-cultivation, Roman's cultivation became increasingly ruthless.
Every few days, he would throw several people into the Disaster Mountain System to watch the spirit beasts bar their teeth and play wilderness survival games.
Roman told them that the core area of the Cataclysmic Mountain System was a secret realm filled with countless treasures, and that they had to traverse the system to obtain them.
He then watched as Bai Er and the others were struck by lightning, though Roman had coordinated with the Thunderous Hell Vine within.
The lightning's power was only intimidating; its actual strength was within their tolerance.
"Boom!"
Roman's jeep crashed into a rock.
Bai Er struggled to the side, but as he got back to his feet, he suddenly stopped and shouted to Roman,
"Stop! Dr. Roman!"
"Teacher Tibo sent me a message through a spatial marker!"
Roman stopped the jeep, and the roar of the engine, like a dragon's roar, gradually subsided, and the forest returned to tranquility.
He got out of the car, picked up the white coat from the passenger seat and put it on, then tidied his hair and gently asked Bai'er,
"Is something urgent?"
Bai'er scratched his head with his left hand and said to Roman,
"Medmus is about to get into a fight."
"Teacher Tibo asked me to go and see."
Roman stroked his chin, looking thoughtful, and said to Bai'er,
"I understand."
"Medmus may seem arrogant, but that kid isn't one to stir up trouble."
"Let's go, I'll take you there."
"Come on, get in!"
Bai E said with a bright smile.
"Thanks, Dr. Roman."
Roman smiled, opened the driver's side door, got in, put the key back into the identification core, and started the steel behemoth again.
The huge roar of the engine kept the soul beasts in the surrounding forest away. The forest was mostly inhabited by ten-year or hundred-year-old soul beasts.
They didn't dare to provoke a "soul beast" that could make that kind of sound.
Soon, the jeep began to speed away, the whistling air around it messing up Bai E's hairstyle and revealing his hairline.
The jeep accelerated after entering the official road. The official roads around Xilu City had been relaid by Huo Yuhao at great expense.
The paving materials had better crack resistance, stability, aging resistance, and good density.
The roads were smoother and wider, perfectly meeting the standards for motorized vehicles.
With enthusiastic promotion, these roads gradually spread throughout the Tiandou Plain, laying the foundation for the sales market of soul-guided automobiles.
As Roman sped along the road with Bai E, a man with golden-red hair and a short braid hanging down his chest stepped onto the high platform of the Soul Arena inside Xilu City.
Opposite him was a confident white-haired boy with heterochromatic eyes.
The surrounding stands began to fill up one after another.
Many people had come specifically to buy tickets to support Medemos, having heard that he was going to fight someone!
Because of Bai E, Medemos often helped the people of Xilu City, and the two of them were very popular in Xilu City.
They were known as the Twin Stars of Xilu City!
They were famous handsome young men from all over the hundred miles and eighty villages of the Tiandou Plain!
"Medemos! Give that outsider a good beating!"
"Remember to come to my shop for something to eat after you're done! I haven't thanked you for helping last time."
"Medemos! Victory is certain!"
The name Medemos rang out in unison from the surrounding high platforms, and the sound could even be heard in the clinics on the streets outside the Soul Arena!
Previously, the Soul Arena in Xilu City was known for its bloody gladiatorial combat, a spectacle that appealed to the nobility.
Now, with the rise of the Enthusiasts, bloody gladiatorial combat is prohibited, and the Great Soul Arena can only host normal Soul Battles.
Huo Yuhao strictly requires the referees of the Soul Arena to rigorously prevent any deaths from occurring!
One death and they're out of a job!
Hearing the cheers around him, Xiao Hongchen's lips curled into a slight smile, a hint of pride flashing in his blue-green heterochromatic pupils.
"So this is the Soul Arena of the Heavenly Soul Empire? It's certainly different from the Sun Moon Empire. The people here seem to really enjoy Soul Battles."
Xiao Hongchen muttered to himself, then looked at Medmos, his confident words echoing across the Soul Arena.
"Your name is Medmos, right?"
"It seems you have a good reputation in Xilu City."
"I hope your strength lives up to your reputation!"
Medmos crossed his arms, closed his eyes, the cheers around him having no effect whatsoever.
His golden eyes slightly opened, his lion-like gaze fixed on Xiao Hongchen, his steady voice reaching Xiao Hongchen's ears.
"Enough
talk." "Let's see who's the best."
"Remember your promise."
Looking into Meddemos's eyes, Xiao Hongchen immediately realized that the other man shared certain personality traits with him.
Arrogance, confidence.
These shared qualities made Xiao Hongchen understand that the other man was definitely a worthy opponent!
This battle of spirits would be very interesting!
"Of course!"
"I, Xiao Hongchen, am not a sore loser!"
"If I lose, I will definitely apologize and promise her I will never walk with my eyes closed again!"
These past few days have been hectic—various meetings, accompanying superiors, inspections from above, and the factory sending people for training.
(End of Chapter)
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