Sun and Moon: Found a Treasure!

Sun Moon Empire, Ming Capital.

On the wide, tidy streets, soul-powered vehicles drove past one after another.

Tall buildings lined the streets, their massive metal structures gleaming with a cold luster under the sunlight.

Even the air itself seemed faintly permeated with the scent of metal.

Ye Luochen stood in the middle of the street, gazing at his surroundings, unable to help but marvel repeatedly.

It was all Douluo Continent, yet they had already fully entered the technological age, with soul devices integrated into every household.

Meanwhile, Shrek still had hundreds of people fighting over a single restroom.

He truly didn't know what to say.

However, Ye Luochen hadn't come just to sightsee in the Ming Capital.

Not far from his line of sight, at the end of the street, a magnificent and massive academy stood in silence.

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

The holy land of soul devices on the continent, and Shrek Academy's greatest rival for many years.

That was the true destination of Ye Luochen's journey.

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, registration office.

The teacher in charge of reception had been somewhat indifferent while registering information.

But when Ye Luochen took out that silver badge, the teacher's expression changed involuntarily.

"This is..."

He carefully examined the patterns on the badge.

Then, he immediately looked up.

"Please wait a moment."

With that, he turned and walked away quickly.

This scene left many of the students waiting to register stunned.

Most of those who could enter the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy had some sort of background.

Yet, this was the first time they had seen a mere badge cause a registration teacher to act with such solemnity.

Not long after, a figure approached with quick strides.

It was an old man in a gray robe, around fifty years of age.

On his chest, he wore a badge symbolizing a Level 7 Soul Master.

Many students nearby gasped in unison.

A Level 7 Soul Master!

A figure of this caliber was definitely considered a high-level instructor, even within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

The gray-robed old man arrived before them.

His gaze fell immediately upon the silver badge in Ye Luochen's hand.

His expression softened slightly.

"Who gave you this badge?"

"A teacher named Xuan Wu."

Ye Luochen replied calmly.

Upon hearing this name, the gray-robed old man was clearly taken aback.

He then began to size Ye Luochen up once more.

"So it was him."

Xuan Wu was the teacher specifically responsible for the academy's external affairs, and he was famous within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for having incredibly high standards.

There weren't many people to whom he would personally gift a Recommendation Badge.

It seemed this kid before him must have some real talent.

Thinking of this, the gray-robed old man's tone became a bit more serious.

"I am Lin Yuan."

"Since you were recommended by Xuan Wu, I shall personally oversee your entrance examination."

As his words fell, the expressions of many students nearby shifted.

A Level 7 Soul Master is personally overseeing the assessment?

Who exactly is this Ye Luochen?

Ye Luochen merely nodded slightly.

"Many thanks, Senior."

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over the documents Ye Luochen handed him.

His originally calm expression shifted instantly.

"Level 38?"

He raised his head to look at Ye Luochen again.

Fifteen years old, Level 38.

This cultivation speed.

Not to mention the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, even within the Sun Moon Empire, or perhaps the entire continent.

It could definitely be considered very fast.

However, as his gaze continued to move downward, he froze once more.

Dark Iron Blade, innate soul power Level 4.

Lin Yuan was silent for a few seconds, then slowly looked up.

"Innate Level 4 soul power."

"And you managed to reach Level 38 at fifteen?"

Even he couldn't help but let a hint of astonishment color his tone.

Because as someone from the Sun Moon Empire with mediocre martial soul quality, he understood all too well what this meant.

Behind this, there must have been countless amounts of sweat and effort!

Thinking of this, the look Lin Yuan gave Ye Luochen couldn't help but hold a bit more appreciation.

"Not bad, very good."

"To have reached this point with such talent, you have already surpassed the vast majority of people."

"However."

He paused, his tone suddenly shifting.

"This is the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."

"Here, soul guidance talent is what matters most."

"If you lack talent in soul devices, no matter how high your soul power is, you cannot truly enter the core training tier."

Ye Luochen nodded gently.

"This junior understands."

Seeing his calm expression, Lin Yuan's eyes held a bit more satisfaction.

Neither arrogant nor impetuous; his temperament was good.

He then waved his hand.

A soul guidance array blueprint and a piece of metal embryo appeared out of thin air, slowly landing on the tabletop.

"Do you know how to craft soul devices?"

Ye Luochen answered honestly:

"I have never been exposed to them."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding students, along with several teachers, were stunned.

Never exposed to soul devices?

Then what are you doing at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?

Even Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

However, he did not show any disappointment, instead pondering for a moment before speaking slowly.

"No matter, this is a Level 1 Core Array blueprint."

"Try to engrave it; I will evaluate your talent in soul devices based on the results of your engraving."

Having said that, he stood quietly to the side.

Many people nearby also subconsciously looked over.

Attempting to engrave a core array the very first time one touches a soul device?

This was complete fantasy; it was impossible to complete!

Yet, Ye Luochen did not shrink back; instead, he lowered his head slightly and began to study the blueprint.

Then, he slowly raised his right hand.

A faint flow of soul power circulated, and a pitch-black short blade manifested.

Dark Iron Blade.

No sooner had Ye Luochen's martial soul taken shape than Lin Yuan's expression shifted once more.

Good grief.

He finally began to understand why that fellow Xuan Wu had handed out a Recommendation Badge.

The shape of this martial soul, if not identical to a carving knife, was at least eighty or ninety percent similar.

Without giving him time to dwell on it, Ye Luochen had already begun his work.

One cut, two cuts, three cuts...

The Dark Iron Blade traced across the metal surface repeatedly, sending metal shavings falling away in a steady stream.

His movements were very slow.

Any regular student pulled from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy would be significantly faster than Ye Luochen was right now.

Yet, Lin Yuan's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Because he discovered that, even now, Ye Luochen had not made a single mistake!

Was this truly something someone who had never touched a soul tool before could achieve?

Time slipped away, and eventually, only the sound of metal being continuously sliced remained in the room.

Until, at a certain moment.

Hum—

A faint glow of soul power slowly lit up from the table.

Level 1 Core Array.

Successfully activated!

"Whew~ I didn't fail the task; it looks like I managed to carve it out."

Ye Luochen set down the metal block in his hand, looked up, and let out a long sigh of relief.

However, to his surprise, there was no response from his surroundings; it was deathly silent.

"Hm? What's going on? Did I fail to cut through?"

"No!"

Just as Ye Luochen voiced his confusion, Lin Yuan's voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"You cut through, of course you cut through!"

"We've truly struck gold this time!"