The Road to Silver Soul Fighter (II)
As he spoke, he took out a wooden box from his sleeve and gently pushed it towards him. "This is your profit share for the past four months. It's a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you'll accept it. Also, knowing you might need it, we specially reserved a batch of top-quality fine steel and black iron for you. They are all the finest materials, as well as a few scraps of meteorite iron. Although there aren't many, they are rare items."
Lin Chen opened the wooden box and glanced inside. There was a Gold Soul Coin card and a list of materials next to it, clearly listed.
Wang Xiao is indeed a capable person.
"Sect Leader Wang, you're too kind." Lin Chen nodded and accepted the wooden box. "Just have someone deliver the materials to Dormitory Building 5 by the lake on the west side of the academy later."
"Alright, I'll arrange it myself later." Wang Xiao and agreed, then tentatively asked, "Young Master Lin needs so much refined steel and black iron, is it to forge Soul Tool? Or...?"
"Just keeping it in reserve for later use." Lin Chen said casually, without elaborating, then changed the subject, "By the way, does Sect Leader Wang know about the Strength Clan?"
Wang Xiao paused for a moment, then nodded. "The Strength Clan? Of course I know them. Why is Young Master Lin asking about this? Are you looking for them to forge something?"
"I have some ideas." Lin Chen remained noncommittal. "Where do they live?"
"It's just outside the southern suburbs of the city, about twenty miles from the city gate, in a basin called Iron Hammer Valley." Wang Xiao knew the area well. "The entire valley is their residence; it occupies a huge area. There are two large, dark stone sculptures of Great Strength Gorilla, each about ten feet tall, standing out prominently at the entrance. They're very easy to find."
He paused, then added, "The patriarch of the Strength Clan is named Tai Tan. He's a Soul Douluo- level powerhouse, straightforward and principled. They only accept high-quality forging work; either the materials must be excellent, or the price must be high enough. Otherwise, no matter who you ask, it won't work. If Young Master Lin wants them to forge something, you'd better prepare plenty of good materials."
Lin Chen tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, understanding dawning on him.
The Strength Clan, one of the four major clans with a single attribute, is renowned throughout the world for its forging skills. Later, they followed Tang San to establish the Tang Sect and formed a top-tier forging team.
He had originally planned to gradually build up his power, Strength Clan was a target he would inevitably come into contact with sooner or later.
But now is not the time. His foundation is still shallow, and extending an olive branch directly will only result in rejection. It would be better to start by customizing some parts and Hidden Weapon weapons, gradually building rapport, and getting acquainted with him before discussing things in more depth when the time is right.
"Understood." Lin Chen nodded. "I'll visit him when I have time."
"Oh, if Young Master Lin goes, it's guaranteed to work." Wang Xiao quickly added with a smile, "If you showed off your tempering method, they'd be envious."
Lin Chen smiled but didn't reply.
After discussing the details of the materials for a few more minutes, Lin Chen got up to take his leave as it was getting late.
Wang Xiao escorted them downstairs, watching their figures disappear at the street corner before turning back to the teahouse, still clicking his tongue in admiration.
At such a young age, he is calm, shrewd, and possesses such incredible skills.
This young master Lin is likely to be extraordinary in the future. As long as we maintain a good relationship with him, Azure Wind Sect might just leap into becoming a first-class sect.
As night fell, the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was already brightly lit.
The Soul Fighting Arena was illuminated as brightly as day by a ring of Soul Guidance Lamp, and the stands were packed with people, creating a deafening din.
Tonight's match is all about the Imperial Fighting Team's comeback. After four months of disappearance, rumors about Lin Chen have been flying everywhere. Some say he's in seclusion trying to break through to the Soul Ancestor, some say he's seriously injured, and others are certain he's left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy —tonight will be the time to reveal the answer.
"Look! The Imperial Fighting Team is here!"
At the west entrance, Qin Ming stepped out first, followed by seven figures in team uniforms.
Lin Chen walked on the left side of the group. His expression was calm, and his aura was completely concealed, making it impossible to discern his true strength. However, it was precisely because his strength was unfathomable that people were even more wary of him.
Xiao Wu stood beside him, her skirt swaying gently, her eyes sparkling, and a faint smile playing on her lips, like a bright flower adorning the night.
Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Ye Lingling followed in turn, their steps steady. The aura of the seven of them was condensed into one, and they were much more composed than they had been four months ago.
"Lin Chen! Lin Chen!"
A deafening roar erupted from the stands, with countless people standing up, waving their arms wildly, and whistles and cheers blending together.
After four months of absence, this young man, hailed as the strongest genius in the history of the Heaven Dou Academy, has finally returned to the Soul Fighting Arena.
The host strode onto the Soul Fighting stage, his voice booming like a bell. "Tonight's first team match is between the Imperial Fighting Team and the Gale Team! The Gale Team boasts a Bronze Soul Fighter, led by Captain Lie Feng, a Level 42 Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor!"
These words caused another stir in the stands. A level 42 Soul Ancestor was already a top-tier team in the Bronze Soul Fighter Arena. The newly returned Imperial Fighting Team had run into such a tough opponent right from the start, and everyone couldn't help but feel worried for them.
"Both players, step onto the stage!"
The seven people walked onto the Soul Fighting Stage one after another. The seven members of the Gale Team on the opposite side had already taken their positions. The captain, Lie Feng, was burly and carried a large axe. His gaze swept over the Imperial Fighting Team and finally settled on Lin Chen, his eyes filled with undisguised provocation.
He wanted to see just how much real talent this overhyped prodigy actually possessed.
"The match begins!"
The moment the host finished speaking, several Soul Ring lit up, illuminating the Soul Fighting arena simultaneously.
The seven members of the Gale Team had their Soul Ring rising beneath their feet. The captain, Lie Feng, had two yellow and two purple rings beneath his feet, and the pressure of a level 42 Soul Ancestor spread out like a wave.
"Charge!" Lie Feng roared, brandishing his axe and leading the charge, his objective clear. "Take down that kid controlling the field first!"
In his mind, no matter how strong the Imperial Fighting Team was, the most troublesome one was Lin Chen. As long as he could swiftly eliminate the one in control of the field, the rest would be no threat.
But just as he took two steps, the surrounding space suddenly sank.
Buzz--
A gray-black domain instantly spread out. Within the domain, space seemed to be solidified into thick amber. Dark red chain phantoms slowly moved within the domain, emitting a soft metallic clanging sound.
The Gale Team's movements simultaneously became sluggish, as if they had sunk into a sticky swamp, even slowing down the flow of their Soul Power.
"What kind of domain is this?!" Lie Feng's expression changed. He tried his best to activate his Soul Power, but he felt as heavy as if he were being weighed down by iron and lead. Even the hand holding the axe felt heavier.
He gritted his teeth and forced himself to move forward despite the immense pressure, but his speed was reduced to only 70% of what it usually was.
In that brief moment of stillness, a pink figure moved.
Xiao Wu's Third Soul Ring lit up, and her figure instantly blurred into a blurry afterimage.
Third Soul Skill: Teleportation.
She bypassed the frontal attackers, moving across the battlefield like a gust of wind, and appeared beside the support Soul Master in the back row of the Gale Team.
With a gentle twist of her waist, the Soft Bone Rabbit's contortionist skills erupted, her wrist precisely hooking around her opponent's neck, her feet deftly tripping her, using the momentum to propel her forward—
"Well!"
The support Soul Master didn't even have time to activate his Martial Soul. With a muffled groan, he was flung away and crashed heavily onto the edge of the Soul Fighting Arena. His eyes rolled back, and he immediately lost consciousness.