The Future of the Noumenon Sect
Saying this, Yuhao slowly exhaled and continued in a calm voice:
"There is no doubt about the power of soul guidance tools. We can take the teacher as an example."
"In a true one-on-one confrontation, no ninth-level soul engineer would be his match."
"But if multiple ninth-level soul guidance tools are used in coordination, they can restrain him, or even threaten his life."
As Yuhao finished speaking, Jin Peng and Lang Ya's pupils contracted slightly, their expressions clearly shaken.
They found it difficult to believe such a statement.
However, these words had come from Yuhao himself—their Young Master. There was absolutely no reason for him to belittle his own teacher or damage his own prestige simply to elevate the strength of others.
"If the Noumenon Sect refuses to change and continues to remain complacent, then the final outcome may very well be the same as that of the soul beasts today—gradual elimination."
Yuhao's tone remained steady, but the weight behind his words was extremely heavy.
Lang Ya had never imagined that a simple trip to an auction house would lead to a discussion about the possible extinction of the sect.
He let out a dry laugh and said somewhat awkwardly:
"Young Master, aren't these words a bit too severe? We—"
Before he could finish, Jin Peng interrupted him and asked in a deep voice:
"Yuhao, even if our Noumenon Sect decides to change now, we will never be able to catch up with the Sun and Moon Empire in research and development of soul guidance devices."
"In that case, won't our Noumenon Sect still face elimination sooner or later?"
"Hahaha."
Yuhao laughed softly and shook his head.
"Elder Jin, you're overthinking this. We don't need to research soul guidance devices at all. We only need to know how to use them."
"As long as soul masters can properly wield soul guidance tools, at the same cultivation level, soul engineers will never be our opponents."
"After all, their understanding of martial souls and physical bodies is far inferior to ours."
The corners of Yuhao's mouth lifted slightly as he continued:
"Moreover, soul guidance devices must be combined with the body in order to发挥 their true power."
"From a certain perspective, the Noumenon Sect is actually the most suitable existence to make use of soul guidance tools."
Jin Peng and Lang Ya's eyes immediately lit up, and realization dawned on them almost simultaneously.
When it came to understanding and controlling one's own body, no soul master faction on the continent could compare to the Noumenon Sect.
"If the Noumenon Sect can put aside its pride as a pure soul master sect and truly accept soul guidance tools, then I believe that in the near future, the Noumenon Sect will possess the strength to dominate the entire Douluo Continent."
When Yuhao spoke of unifying the Douluo Continent, both Jin Peng and Lang Ya could not hide the excitement that surfaced on their faces.
"Yuhao, I understand everything you've said."
Jin Peng spoke solemnly.
"After I return to the sect, I will convene a sect meeting and formally discuss the integration of soul masters and soul guidance tools."
Although he clearly understood Yuhao's reasoning, Jin Peng also knew that changing a thousand-year-old sect's beliefs would not be an easy matter.
Yuhao nodded lightly and did not push the issue further.
In truth, everything he had just said was not for his own benefit.
With his numerous opportunities and hidden advantages, he had already set his sights far beyond the Douluo Continent.
The reason he still spoke so seriously was simply to repay the kindness the Noumenon Sect had shown him in nurturing and protecting him along his path.
"Young Master, did you come to the auction tonight solely to purchase suitable soul guidance tools?"
Lang Ya asked.
"That's not the case."
Yuhao shook his head and replied calmly:
"The item I truly want to obtain is not a soul guidance device."
"However, the sect can take this opportunity to purchase some suitable soul guidance tools for the younger disciples to use."
As he said this, Yuhao raised an eyebrow and added casually:
"By the way, the sect should be quite wealthy, shouldn't it?"
The moment these words left his mouth, both Jin Peng and Lang Ya twitched the corners of their lips.
Didn't their Young Master underestimate the sect just a little too much?
...
After entering the auction hall, Yuhao and the others sat down on the soft sofa inside the private room.
Fresh fruits and exquisitely prepared snacks were neatly arranged on the tea table beside them.
However, none of the three paid them any attention. Their focus was entirely on the soul guidance devices that would soon be auctioned.
Because of Yuhao's earlier words, Jin Peng's mindset had already undergone a subtle change.
He had decided that regardless of whether the upcoming soul guidance devices were immediately useful or not, he would purchase as many as possible.
After all, the Noumenon Sect had many disciples. No matter what kind of soul guidance tool it was, they could always find a suitable owner.
As the beautiful auctioneer with dignified looks and elegant temperament stepped onto the stage, the auction officially began.
"…Without further delay, let me introduce today's first auction item."
"A third-level attack-type soul guidance device created by a level-three soul engineer. The light beams it releases carry a paralyzing effect…"
"The starting price for this third-level soul guidance device is one thousand gold soul coins. Each bid increase must not be less than fifty gold soul coins. The auction begins now!"
Almost the moment she finished speaking, bids rang out one after another.
"1300!"
"1500!"
...
The price quickly climbed to two thousand gold soul coins.
At this moment, Jin Peng calmly raised the bidding placard in his hand.
"3000!"
The sudden jump in price instantly suppressed all other voices.
Three thousand gold soul coins was already quite expensive for a third-level soul guidance device.
Moreover, this was only the first item of the auction, so in the end, this soul guidance device naturally fell into Jin Peng's hands.
Yuhao did not object to this at all, but he did feel slightly puzzled.
Originally, this item should have attracted competition from Shrek Academy, yet they had not participated at all.
"Could it be that Shrek Academy didn't come?"
The reality was exactly as Yuhao had guessed.
Although Wang Yan was still serving as one of the teachers leading the Shrek team, Yan Shaozhe, the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, had also arrived this time.
As the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe had always looked down on soul guidance devices.
When Wang Yan suggested allowing the students to come into contact with soul guidance tools, Yan Shaozhe rejected the proposal outright.
He even uttered those old-fashioned words such as, "Soul masters are the orthodox path."
The auction continued, and soul guidance devices of varying levels but with unique effects were presented one after another.
With Jin Peng's formidable "financial strength," he successfully acquired the majority of the soul guidance devices that appeared.
Every time he secured another item, he would deliberately raise his chin toward Yuhao, clearly showing off.
He was silently telling Yuhao that the Noumenon Sect was rich.
Yuhao, however, only felt that something might be wrong with Jin Peng's neck.
Still, as Jin Peng continued bidding on soul guidance devices, he gradually began to understand them more deeply.
The diverse functions and applications of these soul tools truly broadened his horizons.
Among them, his favorite was the penultimate auction item.
A fourth-level charging-type soul guidance device known as the "Milk Bottle," capable of rapidly replenishing the soul power of a soul master of the same cultivation level.
This was practically equivalent to granting a soul master an additional soul power recovery ability.
Its value was self-evident.
As a Super Douluo, Jin Peng not only possessed immense strength, but his insight was also far beyond that of ordinary soul masters.
He immediately realized that if soul masters of the same level were equipped with appropriate soul guidance devices, their combat power would undoubtedly rise to an entirely new level.
Even for himself, if he were to wield eighth-level or even ninth-level soul guidance devices with effects far surpassing those of lower-level tools, his overall strength would surely increase further.
At this moment, Jin Peng finally and truly understood the meaning behind Yuhao's earlier words.
At the same time, he felt a faint sense of relief.
If not for Yuhao, both he and the Noumenon Sect might not have comprehended this truth until the moment of their destruction.
Yuhao was unaware of Jin Peng's complete change in mindset.
At this moment, all of his attention was firmly locked onto the final auction item.
And that was the true reason he had come to the Starlight Auction tonight.