Giving This Fantasy Floor Tile a Little Shock

Over the past few days, Xu Xiao studied how to govern a nation with Xiao He in the mornings, fought life-and-death battles against battle-hardened soldiers under Xiang Yu's guidance in the afternoons, and cultivated the Yang God Technique at night.

Hard work paid off. Hard work combined with talent paid off twice as much.

The most obvious improvement was in the five soldiers who fought him.

They had gone from ordinary soldiers to elite soldiers, each capable of taking on three of their former selves.

After his opponents changed, Xu Xiao often could not even last five seconds in a fight.

Being instantly defeated the moment they met made him miserable. He could not use his martial soul abilities; every blow was fist against flesh!

He had lost count of how many times he had died. He only felt that if all the blood he had spilled upon dying were preserved, the ground for several hundred meters around would be stained a deep crimson.

"It's unbelievable that Lord can push himself this hard!"

Xiao He watched Xu Xiao fighting in the alternate space, his expression tense.

"Lord has a powerful imaginary enemy in his heart!" Xiang Yu sighed upon hearing that.

"This is something one must go through to become strong. Though that enemy Lord mentioned before is scum, he did spend two years in the City of Slaughter."

Xiao He looked astonished. "Two years? Should we arrange something similar for Lord?"

"No. Although everyone must undergo the baptism of life and death, Lord's mind is not strong enough yet. He cannot withstand the psychological problems brought about by excessive slaughter."

Xiang Yu paused, seeming to sink into thought.

"He is destined to become one who holds power, not an assassin—much less a bloodthirsty hypocrite or petty villain."

Xiang Yu seemed to recall something as he glanced at Xiao He, as though he had crossed time and space to remember that history from long ago.

Seeing his sorrowful expression, Xiao He did not disturb him and merely left in silence. Only Xiang Yu himself could resolve the knot in his heart.

"Wait, this is!!"

"Fist Intent?!"

A domineering, majestic aura several times stronger than before erupted from the alternate space, leaving both men stunned. Even Xiang Yu, gifted as he was, had not comprehended Intent at the age of six!

Sun Fist Intent!!!

A blinding flash swept past.

The five soldiers had already fallen. A domineering, destructive Fist Intent lingered on their bodies, continuously ravaging the corpses until they shattered into fragments and vanished into the space.

"Congratulations, Lord, on comprehending Fist Intent! There are no longer any bottlenecks on your path toward the limit!" Xiao He said, bowing to Xu Xiao as he emerged.

"You've worked hard these past days, Xiao He." Expressionless, Xu Xiao leaped into the medicinal bath that had long been prepared.

"What do you plan to do next?"

Xiang Yu looked at the man before him with respect. At this moment, he no longer dared to regard Xu Xiao as a child, but as a man even more imposing than himself.

"These past dozens of days of training have not only greatly improved my practical combat ability, but also allowed me to unexpectedly comprehend Sun Fist Intent. My Soul Power has also broken through to level 19!"

"The Yang God Technique has now accumulated nine Little Flames as well."

Xu Xiao had a feeling that the next breakthrough in his cultivation technique might have to wait until his Soul Power reached Titled Level!

In the mornings, he would continue studying governance, military affairs, and more knowledge with Xiao He.

In the afternoons, Xu Xiao planned to cultivate his Soul Power. In a dozen or so days, he would be able to break through to level 20, become a quasi-Soul Grandmaster, and add a soul ring for himself.

What pleasantly surprised Xu Xiao was the improvement in his physical strength!

After soaking in all sorts of precious medicinal baths for dozens of days, his body could already withstand the burden of a soul ring nearing thirty thousand years.

As for the Mental Shock brought by a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, anyone daring to use it against him after he had comprehended Sun Fist Intent would simply be courting death!

Not to mention that his Double Pupil alone could turn a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's Mental Shock into a joke!

"Xiao He, capture a thirty-thousand-year Two-headed Hellhound for my second soul ring," Xu Xiao said calmly.

After bowing and taking his leave, Xiao He tore open space and headed for the alternate-space coordinates of the Hellhound soul beasts.

This time had not been wasted. Aside from familiarizing himself with the power system of Douluo Continent, he had also been cultivating his own Soul Power.

Every one of these outstanding individuals who had been summoned possessed the finest talent here!

Seeing that Xiao He had something to do, Xiang Yu made no move.

As one of the two people Lord trusted most, he would not be like certain brutes, loudly demanding that Lord assign him a task.

His Soul Power cultivation had also made tremendous progress these past days. Perhaps in less than a year, he would achieve a breakthrough!

Xu Xiao called out to the system in his mind.

He had not paid attention to the system for many days and had almost forgotten that he possessed such a cheat.

Host: Xu Xiao

Identity: Sun Moon Empire Imperial Member (Summon Count +1 per year upon seizing the Imperial Throne)

Cultivation Technique: Yang God Technique (9 Little Flames condensed)

Martial Souls: Sun (Extreme Fire!), Double Pupil

Intent: Sun Fist Intent (Beginner)

Soul Power Cultivation: Level 19 (Soul Master)

Summoned Characters: Xiang Yu, Xiao He

Available Summon Count: 0 (30 days until the next update)

Truly worthy of being a fantasy floor tile. Xu Xiao could sense just how terrifyingly powerful his Fist Intent was. Once used, it could even threaten a Spirit Emperor! If he developed some Self-Created Soul Skills as well—

No!

Creating his own soul skills consumed too much time unless he entered deep meditation. His greatest priority now was still improving his Soul Power and physical strength.

Besides, he would later have to participate in the struggle for the Imperial Throne. He had to establish an organization of his own.

Suddenly, Xu Xiao received an update from the system in his consciousness.

He could now know his Summon Count in advance. In other words, he could use both of his yearly summoning opportunities at once without having to wait any longer!

Moreover, after this update, he could designate a specific person with every summon.

In addition to Summoned Characters, the system had specifically added the option to summon organizations or legions.

He recalled how he had only just been thinking about establishing an organization, yet the system had thoughtfully arranged it for him!

[Available Summon Count: 1]

Once the system finished updating, Xu Xiao was in no hurry. After finishing his medicinal bath, he returned to the manor and changed into luxurious clothing with the maidservants' assistance.

He had already arranged for Xiang Yu to go elsewhere, so he no longer needed to remain by his side. After dismissing all the servants—

"System, summon for me!"

Ding~

[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining: Zu Chongzhi, God of Mathematics!]

Character: Zu Chongzhi

Identity: A Soul Engineer who has pledged allegiance to the Host

Martial Soul: Brain (Mental Attribute)

Soul Power Cultivation: Level 95 Super Douluo!

Soul Tool Level: Level 10 Soul Tool Master (restricted by Soul Power; actual level is Level 11 Soul Tool Master)

Experience: Zu Chongzhi was honored as the "God of Mathematics," among other titles. He achieved remarkable accomplishments in mathematics, astronomy and calendrical science, mechanical manufacturing, and other fields.

In mathematics, his precise calculation of pi reached the highest level in the world at the time, leading the West by nearly a thousand years.

In astronomy and calendrical science, the compilation of the Daming Calendar was an important milestone in the history of Chinese calendars. By introducing precession and reforming leap-year calculations, among other measures, it made the calendar more accurate.

In mechanical manufacturing, the South-Pointing Chariot, Water-Powered Mill, and other devices he designed and built demonstrated his exceptional skill in mechanical design and manufacturing, advancing ancient technology.