The Possibility of Becoming the Human Emperor, Hu Liena's New Goal

Hu Liena took Li Qinglian around Spirit City for several days before he finally gained a general impression of the city.

The history of Spirit City was highly intertwined with the history of Soul Masters.

The Human Clan's Soul Masters on Douluo Continent had gradually replaced soul beasts and become the continent's rulers, and Spirit Hall deserved immense credit for that.

"Such a good place truly shouldn't have been brought to such a hasty end."

Walking through Spirit City's streets and feeling the weight of its history, Li Qinglian sighed.

If Spirit Hall had not declined, Spirit City would have remained the sacred city in humanity's hearts, utterly irreplaceable.

"Li Qinglian, what do you mean by that?"

"Could an existence like Spirit Hall also decline?"

A trace of astonishment appeared on Hu Liena's exquisite face.

Spirit Hall was at the height of its power. Seventy percent of the Titled Douluo on Douluo Continent were elders and worshippers of Spirit Hall.

Even Titled Douluo from other factions held Spirit Hall in awe. Even if they were at odds with Spirit Hall, they still took pride in being able to join it after death.

How could such a Spirit Hall decline?

"The development of Martial Soul Theory has nearly reached its peak. So many elders and worshippers gathered together to validate the paths in their hearts and forge cultivation paths for humanity's Soul Masters. This is Spirit Hall's responsibility, as well as its duty."

"And yet, Spirit Hall has even allowed old wine in a new bottle theories like Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls to make it onto the stage. Though someone supported him behind the scenes, that alone is enough to show how barren the field of Martial Soul Theory has become."

Li Qinglian sighed.

Spirit Hall appeared to have entered its golden age, but in truth, it had already planted the seeds of future disaster.

Even without Tang San, this colossal entity would come crashing down at some point.

"Pfft."

"Fine. Then what do you think Spirit Hall should do?"

Seeing the black-robed youth leaning against a wall with his hands clasped behind his head, Hu Liena chuckled.

After hearing Li Qinglian's assessment, a chill ran through her body.

No matter how severe the conflict between Worship Hall and Pope Hall became, it should not have been enough to bring Spirit Hall down.

Yet over the past several centuries, Spirit Hall truly had not produced anything new.

Even old wine in a new bottle theories like Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls being able to emerge is the root cause of Spirit Hall's decline.

If Spirit Hall cannot produce anything new, the elders and worshippers' sense of honor toward Spirit Hall will weaken.

"If Spirit Hall wishes to continue developing, it cannot keep developing Martial Souls themselves. It cannot keep looking inward; it should look outward instead. The storage Soul Tools we wear are an excellent place to begin. Soul Tools can store things, but can they only store things?"

"Only by shifting toward Soul Tool research can Spirit Hall keep broadening its path."

Li Qinglian said with a smile.

Spirit Hall had gathered the finest Soul Masters from across the continent, and they were all people capable of enduring years of quiet research.

If these people turned to researching Soul Tools, Spirit Hall would absolutely prosper for another ten thousand years.

Moreover, manufacturing Soul Tools would mean acquiring a massive and stable source of wealth.

In truth, this world already possessed the beginnings of Soul Tools. Storage Soul Tools had become standard equipment for top geniuses and powerful experts.

But if Soul Tools were to develop on an industrial scale, they could not continue with such small-scale tinkering.

Spirit Hall could actually accomplish this, but before Li Qinglian, no one had ever considered it.

"Storage Soul Tools? Like the one I'm wearing?"

Hu Liena raised her hand. A dazzling ring rested on her index finger.

"If time permits in the future, I may establish a research institute dedicated to researching and manufacturing these Soul Tools. I will call those researchers capable of creating Soul Tools Soul Engineers..."

"Soul Engineers? Li Qinglian, do you think I could become a Soul Engineer?"

Hu Liena's chest rose and fell excitedly.

She vaguely felt that this could be a decision capable of changing the world.

"Of course. You can be considered half a spiritual-type Soul Master. Spiritual-type Soul Masters are the most suited to becoming Soul Engineers."

Knowledge related to Soul Engineers flashed through Li Qinglian's mind.

He himself would have no opportunity to carry forward the path of Soul Engineers.

But he could use his reputation and prestige as the Holy Son to set up the framework.

I seek the Dao with a human body and use the Human Clan's destiny to become a god.

If I promote the development of Soul Tools, it will be equivalent to ushering human civilization to its peak. And in that process, I will gain unprecedented prestige and destiny. Perhaps that will give me a push at a critical moment.

Thinking of this, Li Qinglian was overjoyed.

He was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form. He understood better than anyone how important destiny was!

Humans excelled at using external objects to strengthen themselves, and Soul Tools were a turning point in human civilization.

If Li Qinglian promoted this process, the benefits he gained would be absolutely immeasurable!

In the prehistoric world, this would be merit enough to attain sainthood.

This world had no concept of merit, but it certainly possessed something similar.

If he pushed the Human Clan into the age of Soul Tool technology, that immense racial destiny would be enough to propel Li Qinglian upward.

At that time, as the man who completely changed human life, he would become a saint in humanity's eyes!

Then, he would become a Human Emperor in the truest sense!

A Human Emperor capable of rivaling the Dragon God!

"Li Qinglian, if you establish this research institute, I have to be the first researcher!"

Li Qinglian's figure was reflected in Hu Liena's trembling eyes.

At that moment.

Hu Liena even felt that her state of mind had become clearer.

People needed goals in life, and the stronger a person was, the more they needed one.

And now, Hu Liena suddenly felt that she had found hers.

"Of course. Nana, you're truly wonderful."

"I need talent like you right now."

Li Qinglian grasped Hu Liena's shoulders.

If Hu Liena joined his research institute, she would absolutely make its reputation soar.

Hu Liena possessed exceptional talent and an advantage in spiritual power. She was undoubtedly one of the most suitable candidates to become a Soul Engineer.

"Ah?"

Hu Liena stared at the fanatical sharpness surging in Li Qinglian's eyes, her mind somewhat dazed.

But she already knew what she should do. As long as Li Qinglian liked it, she would do it.

That way.

Perhaps she could remain by Li Qinglian's side forever.

"Sorry, Nana. I was just too excited. I simply think this is a great undertaking. It is very important to me, so I lost my composure."

Noticing Hu Liena's reaction, Li Qinglian quickly released her shoulders.

"It's fine. I don't mind."

Hu Liena shook her head.

Of course, she did not dislike physical contact with Li Qinglian.

She was merely a little embarrassed.

After all, this was her first time as well.