"Snap--!"
Countless cracks instantly appeared on the surface of the boulder, and then the entire rock shattered with a deafening roar, sending fragments flying and dust billowing everywhere.
Li Xuanfeng stood still, his face full of excited smiles.
"See that, boss? That's the power of the Playful Cloud. Although I'm just a Soul Engineer and my arm strength is far inferior to yours, it can still unleash such destructive power."
"At least I would need Fixed Soul Tool to achieve this effect, but Playful Cloud can easily possess such power even with the strength of an ordinary Soul Emperor like me."
"This can be considered the pinnacle of power for melee Soul Tool. If it reaches level eight or nine, its power can be increased by more than half again."
"The value of this Soul Tool is simply incalculable. Just the fact that it doesn't rely on Soul Power as a resource means I estimate its market price to be 500 million! It's even more precious than Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
Li Xuanfeng could go on and on.
"No, it should be called a priceless treasure! This is Soul Tool that even the Sun Moon Empire couldn't invent!"
Li Xuanfeng handed Playful Cloud to Toji and said with a smile:
"Boss, it's your turn. Let me see just how much power Playful Cloud can unleash in the hands of a physical specializer like you!"
Toji nodded, took Playful Cloud, and with a slight flick of his fingers, the three-section staff instantly unfolded. The connecting lines between the staffs were linked together with a lock, producing a soft "click" sound.
He gripped the stick tightly, feeling its cold touch and heavy weight, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Toji strode towards another boulder taller than a person.
He stood before the boulder, his gaze calm, slowly raised the Playful Cloud in his hand, and then slammed it down.
"Boom!"
A deafening roar shook the entire testing ground.
The moment the stick struck the boulder, the boulder shattered instantly, as if made of paper.
Moreover, the terrifying force carried by the staff pierced through the boulder and slammed heavily onto the ground.
"Bang!"
A huge hole was smashed into the ground, and debris and dust flew everywhere. The entire test site shook violently, as if it had experienced a small earthquake.
Li Xuanfeng stood aside, staring dumbfounded at the scene, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word for a long time.
"This... this is too exaggerated." Li Xuanfeng finally came to his senses, filled with disbelief and shock. "Boss, just how terrifying is your arm strength? This power is even stronger than Soul Saint- level Soul Skill."
"If you were to swing it at full power, boss, the force would be enough to blow up an entire street?"
Toji said, "... There's a huge gap between theory and practice; don't exaggerate."
The commotion was so loud that it immediately attracted the attention of all the staff present.
Toji put away the Playful Cloud, deftly folding the three-section staff in his hands. He looked down at the large hole in the ground and said to the staff:
"Find someone to patch this up."
"Understood, boss."
After giving his instructions, Toji looked at Li Xuanfeng:
"It's definitely custom-made for me; it fits perfectly."
Most importantly, there's no longer a need to find Soul Master to replenish Soul Power.
Li Xuanfeng was so excited he almost jumped up. "It's more than just suitable, boss, you're the perfect user of Playful Cloud! This Soul Tool in your hands is like adding wings to a tiger!"
"If you mention this matter to the other nobles, you'll see that progress has been made in just one year, and the results are indeed quite good."
Toji looked at the Playful Cloud in his hand and couldn't help but say.
"I will continue to increase funding for your research and invention of Soul Tool. The Playful Cloud weapon we just developed is quite effective. While you're at it, please also commission a complete set of Soul Tool for me."
"Next, I need a Storage Soul Tool, a remote Soul Tool, a thruster, and so on, all custom-made for me. Offensive Soul Tool like the Playful Cloud can be made last, okay?"
"Of course, no problem, boss." Li Xuanfeng rubbed his hands together expectantly. "As long as you provide the funds, we will do everything we can to make it happen."
"Hmm, regarding the project to modify the Soul Guidance Ray, ten years is all it takes. Give me a good finished product that can be mass-produced within ten years. Are you confident?"
"Have!"
Li Xuanfeng saw hope in Toji.
A glimmer of hope for advancing to the Level 9 Soul Engineer.
His cultivation level isn't a problem; he's only in his early twenties. If his cultivation level is too low, he can use medicine. However, upgrading Soul Engineer is extremely difficult.
With the resources provided by Toji, Level 9 Soul Engineer, the chances of breaking through will definitely increase.
"Ten years will definitely bring you great results, boss."
The rain poured down, the raindrops like beads from a broken string, pattering and splashing on the ground.
At the gate of the Shrek Academy, Zhang Lexuan stood quietly, her gaze piercing through the rain, looking into the distance.
Rain dripped from her hair, soaking her clothes, but she was completely unaware.
Today marks the end of the semester at the college.
It's holiday time.
Her classmates had all left, but she remained standing there, as if waiting for someone to arrive.
" Lexuan, why aren't you leaving yet?" A gentle voice came from behind.
Zhang Lexuan turned around and saw Du Weilun, a teacher from the Shrek Academy, walking towards her with an umbrella.
Du Weilun usually cares a lot about his students, especially those with outstanding talent like Zhang Lexuan.
" Teacher Du," Zhang Lexuan greeted him politely with a slight bow.
Du Weilun walked to her side, tilting the umbrella slightly to shield her from some of the rain.
He glanced at Zhang Lexuan's thin clothes and asked with concern, "Why are you still standing here in this heavy rain? Are you waiting for your family to pick you up?"
Zhang Lexuan nodded and said softly:
"Yes, my dad said he'll pick me up today."
Du Weilun frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reproach:
"It's raining so hard, why hasn't he arrived yet? Why don't I take you home so you don't catch a cold?"
Zhang Lexuan shook her head, a faint smile appearing on her face:
"No need, Teacher Du. He will definitely come. I'll just wait a little longer."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Du Weilun didn't say anything more and changed the subject:
"So, to keep you from getting bored while you wait, the teacher had to have a brief chat with you."
"You're already at level 30. I've never seen a student go from level 23 to level 30 in just one semester."
"As a core disciple, the academy will also help you hunt down a high-quality Soul Beast that is most suitable for you. Would you like your teacher to accompany you to the Star Dou Great Forest?"
Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment, then said:
"I know that, but I think I've signed up for a hunting expedition in the Star Dou Great Forest. Shall we set off now?"
"Of course not. We'll set off after the academy organizes a hunting party for the Star Dou Great Forest," Du Weilun said with a smile. "However, this might delay your return home."
"The most important thing is to cultivate diligently and become stronger. I don't really want to trouble my family." Zhang Lexuan raised her hand and brushed a strand of hair that had fallen to her ear.
"I'll have to trouble you, Elder Du..."
Before Zhang Lexuan could finish speaking, she saw the person behind Du Weilun.
A man nearly two meters tall with a perfectly proportioned physique appeared out of Du Weilun's sight without him noticing.
" Lexuan, what's wrong?" Seeing Zhang Lexuan's stunned expression, Du Weilun quickly asked, not even noticing that there was someone next to him.
The next moment, a voice rang out from behind Du Weilun:
"There's no need to trouble the academy. I'll help Lexuan hunt down a Soul Beast that's perfect for her."