"It's also related to him."
Xu Tianran said with a smile.
"I'm sure the Hall Master is also very concerned about how to perfectly combine our country's Soul Tool and Soul Master ' Martial Soul, so as to fully unleash the combat capabilities of Soul Engineer and the compatibility of Soul Tool."
Upon hearing Xu Tianran's explanation, Jing Hongchen's smile froze slightly, and she subtly gestured for him to proceed.
"Your Highness has come from afar; why don't we first proceed to the reception room for a detailed discussion?"
As they crossed the central square of the academy, Toji noticed at least seventeen concealed monitoring Soul Tool pointed at them.
On a distant tower, several Soul Engineer could be vaguely seen malfunctioning some kind of large Soul Guidance Device.
Inside the reception room, the waiter served fragrant tea and then withdrew.
Jing Hongchen took a sip of tea, looked at Toji, and slowly spoke:
"May I ask how this young friend is addressed?"
Just call me Toji.
"That's a very rare surname." Jing Hongchen was somewhat surprised, already considering the possibility that it was an alias, and her gaze involuntarily turned to Xu Tianran.
Xu Tianran, on the other hand, showed no expression and seemed quite normal about his name.
No need to think about it.
The package is pseudonymous.
Jing Hongchen continued:
"The fusion of Martial Soul and Soul Tool that His Highness mentioned is one of the topics I have been researching for many years."
"Our empire's understanding of the use of Martial Soul has always been far inferior to that of the original Three Kingdoms period in the Douluo Continent."
"Even though our Soul Tool are extremely advanced, in this era, it's probably still difficult to see a scene where Soul Tool completely overwhelm high-level Soul Master."
"Below the Soul Saint, Soul Engineer are invincible. But above the Soul Saint, in a one-on-one fight, unless it's a long-range battle, Soul Master will only suffer a disadvantage in a head-on confrontation."
Xu Tianran smiled and said, "This is precisely the main reason I came to the academy. After all, I am quite aware of one of the difficulties our empire currently faces."
After speaking, Xu Tianran began to introduce Jing Hongchen:
"This is my chief guard advisor, responsible for protecting my personal safety. He has extremely rich combat experience, superb cultivation, and his concept of combining Martial Soul and Soul Tool is also extraordinary. At least I have high hopes for him, which is why I recommended such a talent to the hall master to assist him."
"I don't know how to judge his combat skills specifically. If I exaggerate too much, the hall master will think it's too unrealistic; if I downplay it, the hall master will look down on him."
"How about we ask him to demonstrate?"
Jing Hongchen's gaze also fell on Toji, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes:
"Since His Highness the Crown Prince values you so highly, you must have some unique abilities. Why don't you demonstrate your skills and broaden our horizons?"
Toji smiled slightly and nodded, "That's natural, but... using my strength in this small place might damage it. I wonder if the academy has a dedicated experimental testing area?"
"Of course! Please, everyone, I'll take you there right away."
Led by Jing Hongchen, they arrived at the deepest part of the academy.
This is the dedicated experimental testing ground of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
Looking around, there was a wide-open space surrounded by high walls, the tops of which were covered with various complex soul-guided defensive formations.
In the center of the testing ground was a huge circular platform, the surface of which was covered with various soul guide cores and first-level Soul Power.
Xu Tianran, Toji, and Jing Hongchen stood at the entrance of the testing ground, looking at the platform in front of them. The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
"This is our experimental testing ground," Jing Hongchen's voice was deep and powerful. "Here, we can test the effectiveness of various Soul Tool and conduct some high-intensity combat drills. However, this is no joke; the slightest carelessness could lead to irreversible consequences."
"The sect leader can test me personally," Toji said. "That will surely save a lot of trouble."
Jing Hongchen looked at him with great surprise:
"Young friend, are you serious? I am Level 9 Soul Engineer with a cultivation level of Level 94. If I were to take action, I cannot guarantee your safety with absolute certainty."
"Of course I know how powerful you are, Hall Master. Although my cultivation is much lower than yours, if I can't even withstand a single blow from you, then I wouldn't have the face to come to the academy and continue our discussion with you."
Jing Hongchen greatly admired his courage.
"In that case, Your Highness, I won't stand on ceremony..."
"I believe in his abilities. Even he said so, so he must be very confident. Please, Hall Master, feel free to make your move." Xu Tianran gestured for him to proceed.
Jing Hongchen World:
"Since that's the case, then I won't hold back. Young friend, I hope you can withstand my attack."
"Please, Master, make your move." Toji said confidently.
Jing Hongchen and Toji slowly walked onto the testing ground.
The metal surface of the test field gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Jing Hongchen stood in the center of the field, his reddish-brown robe fluttering even without wind.
He slowly raised his right hand, and a crystal-clear red crystal slid out from his sleeve, hovering three inches above his palm.
"Activate the Soul Guidance Energy Shield." As soon as Jing Hongchen finished speaking, the twelve metal pillars at the edge of the testing ground lit up simultaneously, and an energy shield rose from the ground, enveloping the entire area.
Xu Tianran sat in the spectator stands, preparing to watch a good show.
"How long do you think he can hold out, Your Highness?" the guard standing behind Xu Tianran asked in a low voice.
Xu Tianran's lips curled slightly. "If the Hall Master gets serious, even Super Douluo would have a hard time defeating him."
His gaze fell on the man in black in the center of the room.
"But this person is not one who can be judged by common sense."
"Let's see how well this experiment reveals his skill level."
In the center of the arena, Toji stood casually, making no move, yet he exuded a dangerous and oppressive aura, like a sharp blade yet to be drawn.
"Young friend, are you ready?"
The red crystal in Jing Hongchen's hand began to spin, and the Soul Power in the surrounding air immediately became viscous.
Toji twisted his neck, making a crisp clicking sound, and the next moment, rings of Soul Ring suddenly appeared around his body.
Two yellow, two purple, four black – the perfect setup for Soul Douluo.
"We are ready. Please make your move at any time, Master."
" Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, I never expected you to possess such cultivation at such a young age. It seems I misjudged you."
A hint of approval flashed in Jing Hongchen's eyes. With a wave of his hand, nine Soul Ring suddenly bloomed, a perfect configuration of yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black, black swirling around his body.
He made a grasping motion with his right hand, and the red crystal suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light.
Seven red rays shot out from the crystal, weaving into a large net in the air, enveloping Toji.