Return to Douluo, Tournament Final

With the proposal of the "Planar Passage Array" project, the focus of the Federal Research Institute of Technology's work has undergone a significant shift.

The original technical approach, which focused on the ultimate enhancement of the single artifact "Hell Gate," has shifted to the research and development and manufacturing of large-scale, clustered Soul Tool arrays.

This is undoubtedly a much larger and more complex systems engineering project, but its advantage lies in the fact that it can give full play to the Federation's advantages in the industrial production and resource allocation of Soul Tool Technology, which is expected to significantly shorten the time required to build the Planar Passage.

However, this shift also means that the burden of specific implementation falls almost entirely on the Soul Engineer team of the Research Institute and Tang Chen and his elite Clear Sky Sect subordinates, who are responsible for material supply.

The Research Institute's Soul Engineer needed to design thousands of simplified yet stable "Planar Passage Stabilizer" prototypes that could precisely coordinate their functions, and to develop stringent production processes and quality standards.

This required massive amounts of calculations, repeated Simulation, and countless failures and adjustments. The chief Soul Engineer and the core team practically lived in the laboratory, and the flow of data on the light screen never stopped.

Tang Chen's task was more direct and brutal—to provide enough high-quality metal materials! In particular, Rare Metal with spatial properties were the core of the stabilizer.

Tang Chen was under immense pressure. Although the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect had become increasingly proficient in the "Spirit Forging" technique, he was currently the only one who could reach the threshold of "Soul Forging".

This means that he will have to personally forge almost all the "Soul Forge Grade" spatial attribute metals planned to be used to construct the array core.

This bold and unrestrained Clear Sky Douluo had to temporarily rein in his fiery temper and transform into the most focused blacksmith master, immersing himself day and night in the roar of the forge and bellows.

Tang Chen toiled every day, sweating profusely, his hammer clanging loudly, as if he were immersed in a furnace, but his eyes grew increasingly burning with passion, and his forging skills improved rapidly in this high-intensity practice.

In contrast, Yu Yuanchen, who had initially completed his breakthrough in strength (Spirit Origin Realm) and the key milestone of his plan (obtaining the Saint Demon Mark), was temporarily free.

With the macro-strategic direction set, the specific technical implementation and resource support are coordinated by Qian Daoliu, with Tang Chen and the Research Institute in charge. He only needs to make the final decision when encountering major issues or technical bottlenecks.

This rare break allowed Yu Yuanchen to finally devote some of his energy to his family, which he had somewhat neglected due to his affairs on the mainland, especially his two growing children— Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao.

Time flies. The child who once needed the care of his parents is now a fifteen-year-old boy and girl, and his Cultivation Level has reached an astonishing level forty-eight, making him a dazzling star among the younger generation.

Although Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan have spent little time with their children over the years due to Federation affairs of the Sun Moon Continent and their own cultivation, they have never forgotten their responsibilities as parents.

With his increasingly profound understanding of the Space Law (especially thanks to the "selfless" sharing of Di Tian and Evil Emperor, as well as Gu Yuena's subtle assistance), Yu Yuanchen is now able to tear through space relatively stably and move over extremely long distances using his own formidable strength.

While not as precise and stable as the Hell Gate, it is more than sufficient for traveling between the Douluo Continent and Sun Moon Continent. However, the environment within the Space Channel remains violent, making it difficult for non- Titled Douluo level beings to withstand.

Therefore, in recent years, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan would often take time to return to their home in the Douluo Continent for a short stay.

Under the guidance of the Plant God's Divine Examination, Ye Zhilan's Cultivation Level had reached the peak of level Level 98, enough to ignore the turbulence of space travel.

Furthermore, under the protection of his own Thunder Divine Essence, Yu Yuanchen would occasionally take his two children through Space Channel to the Sun Moon Continent, allowing them to personally experience the new world their father helped create, broaden their horizons, and witness the customs, culture, and Soul Tool Technology that were different from those of the Douluo Continent.

Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao were also filled with curiosity and identification with that "second hometown" that their parents had helped create, a place brimming with Life Force and hope.

It is worth mentioning Ye Zhilan's extraordinary circumstances. The God Position "Plant God" that she inherited has a rather special origin.

It is not an ordinary Second-level Deity. The former Plant God was very powerful. It was the first subordinate god under the Life Goddess, one of the five great gods of the Divine Realm. It was a First-level God with profound foundation and strength no less than the seven Elemental Main God.

Unfortunately, during the later Dragon God Rebellion, the Plant God died, and his God Position was damaged, becoming scattered God Position Fragments. Even though the Life Goddess tried her best to find them, she only found about 60% of the God Position Fragments. After some repairs, she could only maintain the level of Peak Level 2 God Position.

Although its rank has dropped to the Peak Level 2, its foundation and the completeness of its inheritance are far beyond those of ordinary Second-level Deity, and its requirements for its successors are much more stringent.

The Life Goddess, who was in charge of the Divine Examination, was not like Poseidon, who was in a hurry to run away. She was very responsible and strictly followed the rules of the Divine Examination. She did not go easy on the candidates, which resulted in the examination being neither high nor low, and remaining vacant for countless years.

The Life Goddess was somewhat helpless about this, but could only put the matter aside.

The reason why the Life Goddess took notice of Ye Zhilan was because when her father-in-law, the God of Destruction of Destruction, was talking to her, he casually mentioned that a promising talent had appeared in the Douluo Continent. This talent had received the inheritance of the God of Thunder God and would surely become a top-tier First-Level Main God in the future, and might even have the potential to reach the threshold of the God King Level.

This piqued the curiosity of the Life Goddess, who then took notice of Yu Yuanchen and discovered Ye Zhilan's existence.

After the Life Goddess noticed Ye Zhilan's exceptional talent and character, she discovered that she was highly compatible with the position God Position the Plant God. Even more remarkably, Ye Zhilan's participation in the creation of the "Way of Beast Taming," a benevolent act that benefits Soul Beast and has the potential to ease the relationship between humans and Soul Beast, has unknowingly amassed a considerable amount of pure Power of Faith.

This gave her a glimpse of Ye Zhilan's potential to repair, and even restore, the glory of the Plant God's First-level God.

Therefore, the Life Goddess did not set overly strict preliminary Divine Examination, and exceptionally handed over the God Position position to Ye Zhilan in advance for comprehension, and set the Eighth Trial test as "Repair Divine Position".

She was encouraged to use her own efforts and understanding of the laws to make up for the deficiencies in her God Position position with new laws. There was no fixed amount of repair needed; how much she could repair depended on Ye Zhilan's own abilities. The more she repaired, the greater the reward.

Furthermore, in the information provided in the Eighth Trial, the Life Goddess explicitly stated that Ye Zhilan had the potential to repair the Plant God Position to the level of First-level God.

After receiving the Godhood Inheritance, Ye Zhilan happily shared this good news with Yu Yuanchen Yu Yuanchen, who was also quite pleased to hear it.

After all, he knew Ye Zhilan's talent. Although there was a possibility of inheriting First-level God, there was still a risk of failure in the process.

Moreover, as far as he knew, there didn't seem to be First-level God in the Divine Realm who were extremely compatible with Ye Zhilan. This Plant God had the potential to become First-level God and was also extremely compatible with Ye Zhilan's attributes, which was already a pretty good result.

Douluo Continent, Spirit City.

Today, Spirit City is bustling with activity, the atmosphere incredibly lively. The grand final of the continent-wide elite tournament for advanced Soul Master Academy, held every five years, is about to take place in the city's largest Fighting Arena.

Soul Master, nobles, and commoners from all over the continent packed the giant Fighting Arena, which could accommodate more than 80,000 people, to the brim, creating a deafening roar.

The final match featured the Martial Soul Academy Team, representing the highest level of the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, and the biggest dark horse of this competition— the Tianxing Academy Team, composed of young disciples from forces such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect!

In the VIP section, Pope Qian Chongshan of the Spirit Hall sat in the center, flanked by Yu Mingfeng, the sect Sect Master the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Tang Gan, the Great Elder of the Clear Sky Clear Sky Sect, Ning Zhiyuan, the sect Sect Master the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and other powerful figures from various factions.

Their gazes were all focused on the arena below, their expressions varied. The sudden rise of the Tianxing Academy, especially the backgrounds of its core members, gave this final a unique significance.

However, unbeknownst to anyone, in a corner of the crowd, two figures, their auras completely concealed and blending seamlessly into their surroundings, were quietly observing the scene. They were none other than Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan, a married couple.

"We finally made it." Ye Zhilan said softly, her beautiful eyes fixed on the two young boys and girls in the preparation area below the stage, who, though young, were already showing promise. Her eyes were filled with tenderness and pride. They were their children, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao.

Yu Yuanchen nodded with a slight smile. He had been in seclusion to break through to the Spirit Origin Realm and was indeed unsure if he could make it to the children's finals.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and he successfully exited the barrier at the last moment, tearing through space with his wife to rush back. Seeing the surprise and increasingly determined look in his children's eyes as they glanced over the stands just before entering the stadium, Yu Yuanchen felt gratified.

"Yunting and Yunyao have made great progress," Yu Yuanchen said softly. With his current eyesight, he could naturally see that his children, who were only fifteen years old, had both reached level forty-eight in Soul Power, and had solid foundations and abundant Blood Essence. They had obviously not overdrawn their potential in pursuit of speed.

As the owner of the Thunder Sacred Dragon Martial Soul, Yu Yunting stood alongside Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian, Cultivation Level higher, and his aura was in no way inferior. With the roar of the Sacred Dragon Martial Soul, his power grew even stronger.

Yu Yunyao's Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia Martial Soul exudes an increasingly pure and powerful Life Aura, and its healing and support abilities are beyond doubt. Moreover, as far as Yu Yuanchen knows, she has also mastered Ye Zhilan's Self-Created Soul Skill "Mountain Splitting Force", which has extremely strong close combat capabilities.

Ye Zhilan smiled as she looked at her two children. After receiving the Godhood Inheritance of the Plant God, she also passed on some of the Life insights and cultivation experiences from the Divine Examination to her daughter, which greatly benefited Yu Yunyao's growth.

At this moment, the referee's resounding voice echoed throughout the arena, "The Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy, the Grand Finals, now begins! Please welcome both teams to the stage!"

The contestants had already entered the arena on both sides.

The Martial Soul Academy Team, seven members lined up in a row, exuding a calm yet powerful aura.

Captain Xiao Changfeng, a level 58 Agility Attack System Battle Soul King, with the Martial Soul Azure Luan;

Vice Captain, Yan Shan, Level 58 Power Attack System Battle Soul King, Martial Soul Blazing Lion;

Guang Ling, a level 57 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul Light Feather Divine Bow;

The two Soul Master who possess the top-tier Weapon Soul, Gu Jun Coiling Dragon Staff Gu Shang, are both level 57 Power Attack System Battle Soul King;

In addition, there are two Support System Soul Master, whose Martial Soul are the rare Rainbow Gem (level 46) and the Holy Healing Scepter (level 45).

The five Soul King were equipped with a combination of yellow, purple, purple, purple, and black Soul Rings, and the two Soul Ancestor also had the best Soul Ring combination in the past. The lineup was luxurious, the strength was balanced, and the teamwork was excellent, making them the biggest favorite to win the championship before the competition.

Their opponents, the Tianxing Academy Team, although slightly inferior in average level, were by no means weak in spirit.

Captain Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Yuanchen's second younger brother, is eighteen years old. He is a level 55 Power Attack System Battle Soul King with the Martial Soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. The Dragon Roar's roar is faint, and blue lightning surrounds him, exuding an aura of dominance.

Vice Captain Tang Wei, son of Tang Chen, is eighteen years old. He is a level 54 Power Attack System Battle Soul King with the Martial Soul Clear Sky Hammer. The moment the Giant Hammer appeared, even the air seemed to become heavier.

Yu Luomian, Yu Yuanchen's third younger brother, is eighteen years old and Level 53 Power Attack System Battle Soul King. His Martial Soul is also the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. He stands slightly behind his older brother, with lightning crackling around him.

These three are undoubtedly the absolute core and key figures of the team. Their Soul Ring configuration is one yellow, three purple, and one black.

Another one is a 22-year-old, level 47 Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Ancestor, and the other is a 24-year-old, level 49 Agility Attack System Lightning Leopard Soul Ancestor.

Although they were older, reaching the late stage of Soul Ancestor in their twenties was still a remarkable achievement. But what was even more noteworthy were the two teammates behind them.

Yu Yunting, fifteen years old, a level 48 Assault Type Battle Soul Ancestor, with the Martial Soul of Thunder Sacred Dragon! Although his Soul Power Level was slightly lower, the pure Dragon Might might emanating from his Martial Soul subtly overwhelmed his two uncles' Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. His Soul Ring Configuration was even better than the eight Soul King on the field, consisting of yellow, purple, purple, and black rings.

Yu Yunyao, fifteen years old, level 48 Healing System weapon Soul Ancestor, Martial Soul -- Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia! This is a mutation of Ye Zhilan's Martial Soul Mutation, possessing extremely strong healing and Purification abilities, and her Soul Ring Configuration is also yellow, purple, purple, and black!

"Look! It's that brother and sister from the Tianxing Academy! My god, they're only fifteen years old, right? Level 48? Ten Thousand Year Fourth Ring? Truly worthy of being the offspring of His Dragon Sovereign Your Excellency and His Immortal Blossom Your Excellency!"

"That's the Clear Sky Hammer! The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon! And the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! The top Martial Soul of the Upper Three Sects are all gathered together!"

"The Martial Soul Academy isn't weak either. The Azure Luan and the Coiling Dragon Staff are both Top-tier Martial Soul, and their Soul Power Level are superior across the board!"

"This match is going to be interesting! Will the Spirit Hall have the deep foundation, or will the rising stars of the Upper Three Sects be stronger?"

The stands were buzzing with discussion, the atmosphere was electric.

Beside the arena, in the preparation area of the Tianxing Academy.

Yu Yunting took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart.

He was tall and handsome, with a hint of Yu Yuanchen in his features, but with a more youthful sharpness. He clenched his fist, feeling the surging Soul Power within him, and looked firmly at his powerful opponent.

"Brother, don't be nervous," came the gentle voice of his younger sister Yu Yunyao, from beside him.

The girl had bright eyes and white teeth, an ethereal air about her, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs, and bore a striking resemblance to Ye Zhilan. She gently patted her brother's arm, giving him a reassuring look, "Just do your best."

Yu Yunting nodded and said in a low voice, "I don't know if Mom and Dad... can make it back in time." When his parents left last time, his father said he was going into seclusion to break through to a key realm, and it was still unknown whether he could make it to the finals.

Although they have never slackened in their spiritual practice and understand their parents' busy schedules, at such an important moment, deep down they still yearn for their parents' witness.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Yu Yunyao's eyes, but she quickly concealed it and said softly, "Mom and Dad have important things to do. They're already very happy that we made it to the finals."

Just then, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao sensed something almost simultaneously and looked up sharply at an inconspicuous corner of the audience. There, two figures had quietly appeared without anyone noticing.

The man, dressed in a close-fitting outfit, had a handsome face and a gentle, refined demeanor, yet also carried a subtle air of authority; he was their father Yu Yuanchen! The woman, wearing a light blue dress, possessed stunning beauty, an elegant and noble air, and gentle eyes; she was their mother, Ye Zhilan!

The two did not release any aura, as if they had blended into the surrounding environment, but Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao instantly sensed the warmth and familiarity of their blood connection!

"It's Mom and Dad!" The brother and sister almost cried out in surprise, their eyes instantly bursting with uncontrollable joy and excitement.

The slight tension that had been there vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless confidence and strength.

My parents came! Despite their busy schedules, they still made it back to witness this important battle in their lives!

Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan also noticed the gazes directed at them, and smiled and nodded at them, their eyes filled with encouragement and pride.

At this moment, no words are needed. The arrival of parents is the best boost to one's spirits!

Yu Yunting took a deep breath and exchanged a glance with his sister, both seeing a burning fighting spirit in each other's eyes.