Journey to Gengxin City

Upon hearing the introduction to the White Tiger Howl to the Heavens, everyone was stunned. There was no other reason—it was because this spirit ability was simply fucking incredible!

It could be used for long-range attacks, close combat, or as a Control System spirit ability. Like an External Soul Bone, it could even grow stronger.

As a spirit ability, it was practically perfect!

However, Dai Weisi knew that this spirit ability still had certain flaws. The essence of White Tiger Howl to the Heavens was sound waves.

Based on Dai Weisi's middle school physics knowledge, sound waves needed a medium through which to travel. If a Spirit Master could create a vacuum zone, then his Fourth Spirit Ability would have no power at all.

And if he fought underwater or in a river, the power of White Tiger Howl to the Heavens would also be greatly reduced.

Although sound traveled much faster through water than through air, the current would absorb the energy contained within White Tiger Howl to the Heavens.

When that happened, even if the attack speed increased, it would still be difficult to harm the enemy.

It was like sunlight. Though light traveled incredibly fast, its energy was absorbed by the atmosphere, so people did not feel pain from it.

Therefore, Dai Weisi would need to be careful when facing water-type Spirit Masters in the future.

That said, Dai Weisi was still extremely satisfied with the power of this spirit ability, because it was highly effective at countering Tang San.

Neither Blue Silver Grass nor the Clear Sky Hammer had the ability to withstand his White Tiger Howl to the Heavens. Therefore, as long as he could get close to Tang San, Tang San would undoubtedly lose.

Even if Tang San had Tang Sect Hidden Weapons, it would be the same. Sound waves were second only to bullets in speed; Dai Weisi refused to believe Tang San's hidden weapons could be faster than sound waves!

"Brother-in-law, your Ten Thousand Year Fourth Spirit Ability is way too powerful!" Zhu Zhuqing could not help exclaiming.

Zhu Zhuyun said, "By the way, Weisi, what level is your Soul Power at now? That Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring must have raised it by quite a bit, right?"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes toward Dai Weisi again. He closed his eyes and sensed it for a moment before smiling. "My Soul Power has already reached the peak of Level 41. With another half month of cultivation, I should be able to reach Level 42."

(After Tang San absorbed his Fourth Soul Ring, his Soul Power was also Level 41, so it is set here as an increase of one level.)

Lin Qiuyang could not help sighing. "As expected of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. It directly raised your Soul Power by one level."

"Alright, now that I have obtained my Soul Ring, we should leave quickly. This is not a place to linger. Besides, that tiger roar just now might attract spirit beasts from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"The First Prince is right. Steward Li, we must leave at once."

"Alright, let's go!" Li Hu hurriedly took the reins and drove the carriage away, arriving at an inn on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

After resting there for a day, the group set off back toward Star Luo City. After the carriage had traveled for several hours, a fork in the road appeared ahead. Going east led to Star Luo Province and directly to Star Luo City.

But heading west would take them to Antony Otto Province, straight to Gengxin City, known as the "Metal Capital."

Just as Li Hu was about to drive toward Star Luo City, Dai Weisi hurriedly stopped him.

"Wait, Uncle Li!"

Li Hu immediately reined in the carriage and turned back to ask, "What are your orders, First Prince?"

Dai Weisi looked at the others and said, "Zhuyun, Uncle Li, you should return to Star Luo City first. I need to make a trip to Gengxin City."

"Huh?" Zhu Zhuyun scratched her head, completely confused. "Weisi, what are you going to Gengxin City for?"

"The Blacksmiths' Association is there. I have some matters to discuss with them. But don't worry, I'll be back in one or two months at the earliest, or half a year at the latest."

As he spoke, Dai Weisi turned to Li Hu again. "Could I trouble you to take Zhuyun and Dean Lin back first?"

"No, no!"

Li Hu repeatedly waved his hands.

"First Prince, Gengxin City is still nearly ten days away. It is a long journey, and there is no telling what accidents may happen along the way. To be safe, this old servant should accompany you."

He did not dare let Dai Weisi go off alone again. Though he did not think anything would happen to Dai Weisi, he had no desire to experience the feeling of his entire clan repeatedly teetering between life and death in the Book of Life and Death.

In short, wherever Dai Weisi went, he would go too. Even if Dai Weisi went to squat in an outhouse, he would have to wait outside the door, terrified that the First Prince might accidentally fall into the latrine!

Lin Qiuyang also said, "Steward Li is right. First Prince, you are the future hope of the Star Luo Empire. Nothing can happen to you. Steward Li should accompany you. I will take the two Imperial Concubines back."

"Alright, then." Dai Weisi no longer insisted and smiled at the two women. "Zhuyun, and little Zhuqing, the two of you must cultivate diligently after you return!"

"Mm, I will. Weisi, you must be careful too."

"Brother-in-law, I'll wait for you to return in Star Luo City!"

"Alright, we'll meet again later."

With that, Dai Weisi got out of the carriage and headed on foot toward Gengxin City with Li Hu. His Soul Guidance Ring contained quite a bit of Black Powder. His purpose in going to Gengxin City was to recreate the Firearms from his memories.

If he succeeded, then even if he became enemies with Spirit Hall in the future, Dai Weisi would have the means to protect himself.

The two bought a carriage from a nearby horse ranch and then hurried day and night toward Gengxin City. Even traveling at full speed, it still took nearly ten days for them to arrive.

Although Gengxin City was known as the Metal Capital, it was not particularly famous across the entire Douluo Continent. Not only was it inferior to the two great imperial cities, Heaven Dou City and Star Luo City, it was even somewhat inferior to Suotuo City and Silves City.

Although the Blacksmiths' Association was located within the city, blacksmiths held no higher status than commoners and naturally could not be compared to Spirit Masters.

Dai Weisi got out of the carriage. As he arrived before Gengxin City, he could already see its towering walls.

The walls of Gengxin City were entirely iron-gray, making them seem as though they had been cast from metal. Though they had not yet entered the city, they could already faintly sense the metallic aura emanating from Gengxin City.

"We're finally here. If we can manufacture the Firearms from my past life, the military strength of the Star Luo Empire will rise to a whole new level!" Dai Weisi said with a confident smile. Firearms had to be more powerful than hidden weapons, right?

Looking at the scenery outside the carriage window, Dai Weisi said with a faint smile, "Uncle Li, let's enter the city and head straight for the Blacksmiths' Association!"

"Yes, First Prince!"

Li Hu drove the carriage. After presenting the White Tiger Token, they entered the city without obstruction. The soldiers guarding the gate outside the city did not dare stop them.

This was the Star Luo Empire. Who would dare obstruct the First Prince's carriage?

After entering Gengxin City, Dai Weisi had no time to admire the scenery within the city and headed directly toward the Blacksmiths' Association.

About twenty minutes later, a huge building stood before him.

Looking up, the enormous structure was at least thirty meters tall and occupied an extremely vast area. For it to occupy such a large plot in the city center showed how important it was to this city.

Above the building hung a dark iron plaque. There were no words on it, only two raised symbols: a hammer and a chisel.

"First Prince, this is the Blacksmiths' Association."

Li Hu introduced it. In his prime, he had traveled across the continent and visited nearly every part of the Star Luo Empire, so he had naturally been to Gengxin City before.

"There are tens of thousands of blacksmiths in Gengxin City, but every blacksmith who can join the Blacksmiths' Association possesses exceptional forging skills. And the current president of the Blacksmiths' Association is Master Lou Gao, one of the legendary three Divine Blacksmiths!"