Cang Lan Academy
Most of the sealed blueprints are basic concepts of Soul Tool that Xia Yang conceived while studying the principles of Soul Tool, combined with his own understanding of matter.
Of course, there are also some ingeniously conceived works with great potential.
If this can be achieved, it might revolutionize research in the entire field of Soul Tool.
However, Xia Yang himself seemed quite indifferent to this, even somewhat disinterested.
Moreover, Xia Yang had no intention of making these blueprints public to promote the so-called "Soul Tool Technology innovation".
The reason for doing this is that, during his in-depth research into the manufacture of Soul Tool, Xia Yang clearly recognized a fundamental constraint.
That is the Douluo Continent at present, which lacks the fertile ground for the vigorous development of Soul Tool Technology.
The rare metals and special minerals that are key to the manufacture of Soul Tool are extremely scarce on the Douluo Continent.
This wasn't just Xia Yang's idea.
Combining his memories of what he saw and heard in the later era of "Peerless Tang Sect," Xia Yang became even more convinced of this.
At that time, the Soul Tool Technology of the Douluo Continent had not made a breakthrough for a long time. In addition to the fact that the major empires did not really pay attention to it, the core problem was the lack of resources.
A large amount of metal materials had to be imported from the Sun Moon Continent (later known as the Sun Moon Empire).
Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.
Without the corresponding material foundation, even the most ingenious design is just a castle in the air.
Forced promotion is not only unlikely to be effective, but may also cause unnecessary disputes and environmental damage due to the excessive search for already scarce resources.
Therefore, after weighing the current conditions and future possibilities, Xia Yang made a decision.
These advanced Soul Tool blueprints were sealed away in a treasure vault.
Perhaps in some future era, when new mineral veins are discovered on the Douluo Continent, or when stable resource channels are established with other continents, these things will see the light of day again and take root and sprout.
But now is not the time for them to appear in the world.
The sealing of these drawings signifies Xia Yang's cautious decision to shelve the current technological approach.
The empire's focus will shift back to a development path more suited to its current resource endowment.
Having sealed away his research on Soul Tool, Xia Yang's attention naturally turned to another undertaking concerning the foundation of the empire—education.
The once prestigious Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy have long since lost their "royal" aura with the fall of the Two Great Empires, and have been reorganized into ordinary Advanced Soul Master Academy, with their influence greatly diminished.
At this time, the newly established Cang Lan Empire...
There is an urgent need for a top-tier university that can demonstrate its grandeur, attract outstanding talents, and pass on its educational philosophy.
Therefore, the establishment of the Cang Lan Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy was quickly put on the agenda.
The first issue is the location of the college.
Xia Yang's gaze fell on the edge of Sunset Forest.
This place has a complex and diverse environment with abundant vegetation. More importantly, it is adjacent to one of the three major gathering places of Spirit Beast on the continent, possessing extremely rich Spirit Beast resources. It is undoubtedly an excellent place for Soul Master students to conduct Actual Combat training and obtain Spirit Ring.
Of course, opportunities always come with risks.
With the academy located next to the Spirit Beast Forest, safety is naturally of paramount importance.
Therefore, Xia Yang did not only plan the college itself.
Thus, while the academy was being built, a legion of 30,000 Soul Master Legion, composed of the Empire's elite troops, arrived at the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
The legion's base was not far from the Cang Lan Academy.
This legion is not only responsible for daily guard duty, but will also undertake tasks such as responding to sudden Beast Tide and guiding trainees in advanced Actual Combat drills.
The combination of the Empire's power and the Soul Master ' efficiency produced astonishing results.
Just one month later, on the edge of Sunset Forest, a magnificent complex of buildings miraculously rose up on a previously barren open space.
The towering walls, the unified yet distinctive teaching buildings, the Mimicry Cultivation area, the Library, the martial arts arena, and the dormitory area stand side by side, the roads are well-maintained, and the greenery is beginning to take shape.
A brand-new college, with a vast area and complete facilities, has already been built.
On this day, Xia Yang personally visited the academy for inspection.
Beside him was a boy in his early teens, with clear features and a demeanor that already showed signs of composure.
This is Xia Tian, his eldest son with Liu Erlong, who has now been made the Crown Prince of the Cang Lan Empire.
"Father, is this our own Royal Academy in Canglan?"
Xia Tian gazed up at the magnificent plaque above the academy's main gate, her eyes filled with curiosity and a barely perceptible sense of responsibility.
Xia Yang gently placed his hand on his son's head, patting it tenderly, and said, "That's right, from today onwards, this place will be the Cang Lan Royal Academy."
"This is where you will select your materials; it will hold the hopes for the future of the empire."
Xia Tian nodded, her gaze sweeping over the faint outline of the dense forest in the distance, a look of worry appearing on her small face that seemed a little older than her age.
"Father, I still have some questions."
"Isn't building the academy next to Sunset Forest too risky?"
"Even with a legion of the Soul Master Legion stationed here, what if... what if a powerful Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast breaks through the defenses and storms into the academy? The consequences..."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yang was not annoyed at all; instead, he laughed loudly.
He led his son to a high platform with a wide view, pointed towards the forest, and explained, "I have naturally considered your concerns."
"However, you must understand that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's intelligence is already comparable to that of a human."
"They also know how to weigh the pros and cons."
"Unless these Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are suicidal or extremely insane, they will still fear the Empire's retaliation."
"Even if something unexpected happens, their primary goal after rushing out of the forest will definitely not be to storm into the academy and wreak havoc, after all, that would be tantamount to declaring war on the entire empire."
"Moreover, those who can enter this academy are either nobles or geniuses. If a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast were to commit atrocities here..."
Xia Yang paused, his tone carrying a deep confidence, yet also a hint of coldness, and said, "Then perhaps, the empire's treasury will gain a few more invaluable Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
"Great power requires equal wisdom and prudence, and the same applies to Spirit Beast."
Xia Tian seemed to be deep in thought, and slowly nodded, as if she understood her father's words.
"Also, besides showing you this New Academy, there's another place I wanted you to see."
Xia Yang changed the subject and said...
What place is it?
Xia Tian's curiosity was piqued.
Xia Yang smiled slightly and uttered a name.
"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well"
Before he finished speaking, he picked up his son, and with a swift movement, transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for the depths of the Sunset Forest.
With Xia Yang's divine abilities, traversing the outer perimeter of Sunset Forest was a piece of cake.
Before long, they arrived at a special forest belt that was difficult for ordinary people to detect, lush and green but harboring hidden dangers.