Yang Chengyu's Faction, Mental Power Cultivation

You reviewed what you had learned, gaining a deeper grasp of Soul Tool production.

Su Yu took a deep breath and recalled all the information related to Soul Tool Grenades.

Then he opened his eyes, and the carving knife in his hand fell steadily.

Yang Chengyu watched Su Yu's every movement as he inscribed fine, dense patterns onto the small core component.

Su Yu's Soul Power output was very steady.

This was his innate control over Soul Power. He had not deliberately trained it; rather, it was a byproduct of his daily development of the Body Tempering Method and exploration of the flow through his Meridians.

He had reached a critical point!

As Su Yu inscribed the formation, he arrived at the first critical point.

This was the intersection of three core patterns!

Su Yu appropriately increased his Soul Power output.

The carving knife in his hand was a Third-Level Soul Tool carving knife. It was incomparably sharp and conducted Soul Power exceptionally well.

It even had auxiliary patterns inscribed within it, allowing Soul Engineers to control their Soul Power better and more precisely.

Soul Power clung to the tip of the carving knife. As its tip carved patterns into the core component, the Soul Power, under Su Yu's control, split into three streams at that point.

Two streams of Soul Power connected with the Soul Power flowing through the other two patterns, without the slightest error.

The remaining stream continued onward with the carving knife.

Su Yu carved the formation with great steadiness.

Seeing this, Yang Chengyu could already confirm Su Yu's level.

He was astonished.

Who could have imagined that a newcomer who had not known the slightest thing about Soul Tools a month ago would possess the level of a First-Level Soul Engineer just one month later?

Moreover, he had taught himself throughout that month.

As for the possibility that Su Yu was putting on an act—

With Yang Chengyu's discernment as a Sixth-Level Soul Engineer, he could not see even the slightest possibility of it.

If Su Yu could act well enough to reproduce every awkward detail of a novice making a Soul Tool for the first time, Yang Chengyu would be impressed as well.

Time passed.

Sweat was already dripping from Su Yu's forehead.

After concentrating on carving the formation for half an hour, it was not particularly strenuous, but the exhaustion brought on by fatigue and tension was still there.

As the final pattern was perfectly inscribed—

The Soul Power connection succeeded.

The entire formation emitted a blue light.

"Alright. Your level is already sufficient."

Yang Chengyu did his best to maintain his outward composure as he evaluated the Soul Tool Grenade Su Yu had made.

"For your first attempt, you are still somewhat unpracticed technically. There are quite a few flaws in the forging and carving of both the casing and the core component.

"If you can correct those and reduce mistakes during forging, inscribing formations will become much easier.

"Every stage of Soul Tool production complements the others. Even forging and carving can affect the later inscription of the formation.

"Of course, being able to fully inscribe the formation on such rough components shows that you have a profound understanding of formations."

The forged core component actually had many uneven spots and tiny pits that were invisible to the naked eye. During inscription, these could obstruct the flow of Soul Power.

Yet Su Yu had dealt with them very well.

"If you want to compete for a Core Disciple position, obtaining Second-Level Soul Engineer certification before the assessment is a must.

"With your current level, you already have more than enough to certify as a First-Level Soul Engineer.

"There is still one month left. If you encounter any problems, you can come ask me."

Su Yu nodded.

Yang Chengyu continued, "If you can reach the level of a Second-Level Soul Engineer before the assessment, I can help you secure the best Core Disciple treatment from the dean."

Only then, after connecting this with other matters, did Su Yu finally understand which side Yang Chengyu belonged to.

Jing Hongchen!

The Hall Master of Illustrious Virtue Hall, the faction of the dean of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.

That works out well too. Jing Hongchen belongs to an independent faction in the Sun Moon Empire. It is relatively the safest, and it will also be the most convenient for my cultivation and research.

Su Yu was inclined toward Jing Hongchen.

As for the previous Vice Dean Xu, his identity could actually be inferred from his surname alone.

He was definitely of royal blood.

And he would surely be entangled in the Royal Power Struggle.

There was one especially dangerous aspect to the Royal Power Struggle.

At any moment, one could become a discarded pawn.

Potential was not even what they valued. What they valued was the final outcome.

Su Yu did not know whether the Sun Moon Empire's collusion with Evil Soul Masters had begun with the current Crown Prince, Xu Tianran, or even earlier.

But Jing Hongchen was clearly not one of them.

I must become a Core Disciple, and I must also join Jing Hongchen's faction.

Su Yu made his decision.

"Teacher, then I'll have to trouble you from now on." Su Yu bowed to Yang Chengyu.

Yang Chengyu waved his hand with a smiling face, indicating that it was no trouble.

Su Yu left the office.

Yang Chengyu remained lost in thought for a long while.

A First-Level Soul Engineer in one month.

Soul Tool production also required forging and carving skills. Learning all of those together and reaching the standard of a First-Level Soul Engineer in a single month—

Su Yu had already matched the record of the Sun Moon Empire.

As for the record for Second-Level Soul Engineers, it was currently held by Xiao Hongchen, the Grandson of Jing Hongchen, the current Hall Master of Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Three months.

Although Su Yu was now already a Soul Elder, while Xiao Hongchen had only been a Soul Grandmaster at the time, a Second-Level Soul Engineer only required the Soul Power of a Soul Grandmaster.

Besides, Su Yu's ability to cultivate to the Soul Elder rank was itself part of his capability.

History would only remember the numbers.

Coming back to himself, Yang Chengyu tidied up the Production Platform and swiftly assembled Su Yu's Parts. A complete Soul Tool Grenade appeared in his hand.

"It is time to report to the dean."

Yang Chengyu stored the Soul Tool Grenade in his Storage Soul Tool, left the office, and headed toward Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Su Yu returned to the dormitory.

"Boss, what did the teacher want you for?" Qian Buduo asked curiously when he saw Su Yu enter.

"Nothing much. He just asked about my basic situation."

"Oh." Qian Buduo nodded and did not press further.

Having just made a Soul Tool, especially for the first time, Su Yu had been highly focused and was quite exhausted.

He sat cross-legged on the bed.

He circulated his Soul Power and began recovering.

A vast space.

A small puddle churned.

Su Yu's consciousness took his form and appeared within this space.

A Gray Pearl hovered above the puddle.

Mental Power cultivation is still far too slow.

Although Electrolux had fallen into slumber after entering Su Yu's Sea of Consciousness—

He had still opened Su Yu's Sea of Consciousness.

After opening his Sea of Consciousness, Su Yu had no Cultivation Method, but through his own exploration, he had found a way to improve his Mental Power.

The efficiency, however, was still somewhat low.

Magic requires Mental Power. I wonder whether Electrolux's memories contain a method for cultivating Mental Power.

Unfortunately, no matter how Su Yu called out, the Gray Pearl formed by Electrolux gave not the slightest response.

Su Yu could only rely on Self-Reliance.