Temporary Outing

Temporary Outing

In the square, tens of thousands of people had gathered to watch, all eagerly anticipating the lecture the day after tomorrow.

At that moment, several Spirit Hall soul masters stepped onto the high platform.

"Everyone! To ensure Master Ratio's safety and prevent evil soul masters from disrupting the lecture, Spirit Hall has decided to implement a registration system! Only those registered with Spirit Hall may enter the venue the day after tomorrow!"

"In principle, as long as you are not a criminal, Spirit Hall welcomes anyone who wishes to attend the lecture!"

"After the lecture ends, Spirit Hall will release a record booklet containing the complete contents of the lecture for those unable to enter to study!"

The Spirit Hall soul masters announced loudly.

The crowd at the venue showed little reaction upon hearing this.

This measure would not stop the vast majority from attending the lecture.

Moreover, Spirit Hall's stated reason was beyond reproach, so they had no grounds to refuse.

But to those with ulterior motives, Spirit Hall's actions carried an additional meaning.

Ning Fengzhi and the others left the square, discussing in low voices as they walked.

"This move by Spirit Hall is meant to completely bind Master Ratio's theories to themselves. It was within expectations." Ning Fengzhi sighed, a trace of envy flashing through his eyes.

For a talent like Master Ratio to come from Spirit Hall—

And for him to be willing to publicize the results of his theories—was already exceedingly rare.

He only regretted that Master Ratio had been born into Spirit Hall!

Tang Xiao, wearing a hood, looked grim and snorted coldly. "Damned Spirit Hall! How disgusting! With this, I won't be able to enter... But I have no interest in learning about any Three Elements Fusion Skill either!"

The Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall were enemies, and the sect had been forced into seclusion.

As the Clear Sky Sect's sect master, he naturally could not enter the venue.

Tang Xiao flicked his sleeve and prepared to leave.

Ning Fengzhi hurriedly grabbed his arm and explained, "Brother Tang, there is no need to be hasty. Spirit Hall cannot possibly inspect everyone too closely. There are expected to be a million visitors. We only need to make a few arrangements..."

Tang Xiao turned back to glance at Ning Fengzhi and snorted.

"I, Tang, do not change my name when walking or my surname when sitting. Fengzhi, don't waste those methods of yours on me! I don't believe the Three Elements Fusion Skill has such great benefits that I should suffer this kind of humiliation for it!"

"Any fusion skill must rely on compatibility as its foundation. It is something that can only be encountered by chance."

"No matter how powerful his Three Elements Fusion Skill is, without a highly compatible partner, it is all useless! Besides, after the lecture ends, I can learn about it from you."

Tang Xiao's temper had flared. His tone was full of dissatisfaction when he mentioned the Three Elements Fusion Skill.

Ning Fengzhi looked helplessly at Tang Xiao and could not persuade him further.

In fact, the Three Elements Fusion Skill had yet to be revealed. All they could imagine was that it was a variation of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

And Martial Soul Fusion Skills, as well as other derived Self-Created Soul Skills, all tested "compatibility."

Tang Xiao was about to leave quickly when Ning Fengzhi suddenly gave a soft sound of surprise and looked toward a nearby street.

The others were drawn by Ning Fengzhi's movement.

Their gazes shifted over, and they saw that the street was lined with shops selling pets and soul beast meat. Cages stood outside each shop, with soul beasts imprisoned inside.

Among them, one figure caught their attention.

It was a man with medium-length white hair, squatting before an iron cage and talking to the Mastiff Soul Beast inside.

"Woof...!"

"What? You said you miss your children? There are still several pups in your den? Oh no! That won't do. I can't just stand by and watch you mother and children be separated!"

Light Feather Douluo immediately entered the shop and purchased ownership of the Mastiff Soul Beast.

He did not take the cage, instead leading the Mastiff Soul Beast out by its leash while muttering to himself.

"This won't do. I can understand what you're saying, but you can't understand me? No, I need to have Ratio inject you with that thing too!"

"This is so much fun!"

Light Feather Douluo left the street with a beaming smile.

Ning Fengzhi and the others watched the scene, all wearing absurd expressions.

A dignified Spirit Hall worshiper, a powerful Titled Douluo, was chatting and laughing with a beast. It looked utterly bizarre.

They exchanged looks, none of them able to understand.

Light Feather Douluo's tastes were far too strange, weren't they?!

Pope Mountain, Ratio's laboratory.

After finishing his affairs outside, Qian Daoliu arrived to visit, carrying many doubts in his heart.

After entering the laboratory, he looked at the exquisite instruments and equipment within and felt the same way Xie Yue had.

Was this really the style of their Douluo Continent world?

It made one feel as though they had crossed into another world.

Qian Daoliu's gaze fell upon the enormous device in the center, covered by a red cloth. Its shape could not be seen beneath the cloth, yet it gave off an impossible-to-ignore presence.

For no reason, Qian Daoliu's heart began pounding wildly.

The sensation was even stronger than what Xie Yue and Yan had felt before. It was as though he were an ant looking up at an elephant's foot.

It could come down at any moment, crushing him into a lump of flesh!

"Ratio, what is under the red cloth?" Qian Daoliu's voice was incredibly hoarse as he instinctively moved farther away from the device.

Ratio was recording data at an experiment table. He did not reply upon hearing the question.

Qian Daoliu was somewhat embarrassed by this, so he asked why he had come.

"Ratio, we looked over the Three Elements Fusion Skill, but no matter how we practiced according to it, we couldn't even get started... Is there something wrong with it?" Qian Daoliu's expression was somewhat stiff.

The several worshipers were all Titled Douluo who had cultivated for decades and possessed extensive experience.

Yet they could not even manage the first step!

Without even raising his head, Ratio said calmly, "That was prepared for Xie Yue. If you want to achieve it, you must adjust certain variables according to your own circumstances."

"Then... can you help us?" Qian Daoliu looked at Ratio.

"No, I will not help you. That is your own business. Use your brains. Do not expect others to help you." Ratio refused decisively.

"..."

Qian Daoliu looked embarrassed upon hearing this. He had anticipated Ratio's refusal.

But now that he had been directly rejected, disappointment inevitably appeared on his face.

"Ratio, and that Soul Tool, what do you intend to do with it...?" Qian Daoliu asked hesitantly.

The Soul Tool was what would have the greatest impact on Spirit Hall. Once Soul Tools became widespread, the consequences for Spirit Hall, which possessed the largest number of soul masters, were easy to imagine!

Ratio raised his head, glanced at him calmly, and shook his head.

"I will release some basic theories. If someone can research them successfully, that is their own ability. Congratulations to them. But if they cannot accomplish anything, I will not interfere."

Qian Daoliu relaxed upon hearing this. The Soul Master Realm had no research whatsoever in this area.

Without Ratio personally teaching them step by step, no one would ever be able to replicate it.

Although he had not received guidance on the Three Elements Fusion Skill, the burden of the Soul Tool issue had been lifted from his mind. Qian Daoliu finally felt somewhat better and said again,

"Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. The lecture can begin smoothly the day after tomorrow. Ratio, you can make more preparations..."

"I'm going out for a while."

Ratio suddenly said.