"Alright, in that case, follow me." After Fan Yu finished speaking, he turned around and strode toward the test area.
"Caitou, come here." Fan Yu waved to a group of people not far away, and one of the teenagers quickly ran over.
The teenager who approached the trio appeared to be about the same age as Bei Bei, with a simple and honest face. However, his physique was strikingly tall, standing over two meters with shoulders even broader than Fan Yu's. His upper body was bare, revealing dark, muscular skin, and his head was completely bald.
Compared to ordinary people, his complexion was noticeably darker.
When He Caitou noticed Ning Tian, a strikingly beautiful girl among the group, he blushed and hurriedly pulled out a loose piece of clothing from his soul guide to cover himself.
"Teacher," He Caitou greeted Fan Yu respectfully.
Fan Yu pointed at the trio and said, "Test-fire a fixed-type soul guide cannon and give them a proper demonstration."
"Yes," the dark-skinned, robust young man replied without hesitation. He then smiled at Huo Yuhao and the others. "Hello, juniors. My name is He Caitou. Everyone calls me Caitou, so you can too. Follow me."
"Hello, Senior Brother He. My name is Ning Tian."
"Hello, Big Brother He. My name is Wang Dong."
"Hello, Senior Brother He. My name is Huo Yuhao."
Hearing their polite greetings, He Caitou was momentarily stunned before giving them a thumbs-up. "Juniors, you're impressive! You're here to see the power of soul guides, right? I'll give you a great show later."
The trio followed him to the edge of the test site.
He Caitou slapped the dark belt around his waist, and with a flash of light, a black metal tube about 1.5 meters long appeared in his hand.
The tube had a cross-sectional diameter of about 15 centimeters, with a thicker tail end adorned with intricate engravings.
He Caitou handled it skillfully, pressing twice behind the metal tube with his right hand.
A cover popped open, revealing a gap about 20 centimeters long and 10 centimeters wide. With his left hand, he retrieved a shuttle-shaped metal piece from the storage soul guide on his waist, inserted it into the gap, and closed the cover.
Raising the metal tube onto his broad shoulder, He Caitou's demeanor shifted dramatically. The once simple and honest young man now exuded a palpable sense of danger.
"Since you're interested in soul guides, let's start by understanding this fixed soul guide cannon," Fan Yu's voice sounded from behind them.
Under normal circumstances, Fan Yu wouldn't go to such lengths.
Typically, he would simply approve the use of a soul guide. However, Huo Yuhao was different. As the most suitable candidate for Fan Yu and Qian Duoduo's extreme individual plan, Fan Yu was determined to retain him.
If he could spark Huo Yuhao's interest through the power of the fixed soul guide, it would be a significant gain.
Fan Yu believed that anyone who witnessed the fixed soul guide cannon in action would be captivated by its beauty.
Explosion is an art after all!
"Caitou, begin."
At Fan Yu's command, He Caitou roared.
A surge of strong soul power erupted from He Caitou, and three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—appeared simultaneously.
The metal tube on his shoulder trembled slightly, and a layer of intense black light enveloped its surface.
Boom
A deafening roar echoed as a blinding black light shot out of the metal tube. The sudden burst of air pressure blew back the hair of Huo Yuhao and the others standing nearby.
The black light traveled 100 meters before striking a metal plate at the far end with a violent explosion. The resulting shockwave rebounded, and Huo Yuhao instinctively raised his right hand, summoning a soul power shield to protect the trio.
The air disturbance lasted several seconds before gradually subsiding.
Fan Yu's explanation followed at the perfect moment:
"I've dedicated over a decade to researching fixed-type soul guides, building on the wisdom and experience of my predecessors. In simple terms, this soul guide separates the launching mechanism from the projectile. The soul guide's role is solely to launch and detonate. The fixed-type soul guide cannon Caitou just demonstrated is designed to fire shells.
"The greatest advantage of the fixed-type soul guide is its minimal soul power consumption. It doesn't require a high level of cultivation to operate, and its power against stationary targets is immense. In theory, it can amplify a soul master's attack power tenfold. However, due to material limitations, its power is constrained, and its cost is exorbitant. As a result, it can only be equipped by a select few soul masters suited to its use. In my opinion, one of you here is perfectly suited for it!"
Fan Yu's gaze burned into Huo Yuhao.
He didn't elaborate on the fixed-type soul guide's drawbacks, such as its difficulty in targeting moving objects and its high cost. However, Fan Yu believed that even with these limitations, it would become a formidable weapon in the hands of the right soul master.
Soul guides are inherently powerful weapons, reserved for only the most exceptional soul masters. And Huo Yuhao, with his spiritual attribute body martial soul, would be an ideal user if he could acquire a spiritual attribute auxiliary soul skill for targeting or reconnaissance.
Ning Tian's eyes widened in shock as she observed the destructive power of the cannon.
A fixed soul guide?
Before visiting the Soul Guidance Department, she had brushed up on her knowledge of soul guides.
She knew they came in various forms, primarily close-range and long-range types. Close-range soul guides functioned similarly to conventional weapons used by soul masters, amplifying their power through soul energy. Long-range soul guides, on the other hand, launched projectiles through soul energy injection.
However, the fixed soul guide He Caitou wielded was beyond her expectations.
Ning Tian thought it would be an excellent fit for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul provided powerful support abilities, it also consumed significant soul energy. The sect had even developed a unique skill, Distraction Control, to mitigate this issue.
As for the high cost?
Ning Tian dismissed it as a non-issue. After all, she was wealthy.
Truly, as expected of a Class 8 soul engineer, Fan Yu's creations were brimming with potential!
Wang Dong clenched her fists involuntarily.
'Is this the power of a soul guide?'
Having grown up in the Haotian Sect, Wang Dong had always held a deep-seated disdain for soul guides as a traditional strong-attack soul master. However, witnessing the sheer destructive force of the soul guide cannon, her resolve wavered. The hidden weapon techniques she had practiced paled in comparison.
'Although Senior Sister Tang Ya had mentioned that some high-level mechanical hidden weapons rivaled soul guides in power, was that truly the case?'
Wang Dong had initially accompanied Huo Yuhao to broaden his horizons and prevent Ning Tian from sneaking off. She hadn't intended to delve into soul guides.
Beibei had once suggested that combining hidden weapons with soul guides could revitalize the Tang Sect. However, Wang Dong had dismissed the idea as fanciful.
But now, after witnessing He Caitou's demonstration, Wang Dong's perspective shifted. Perhaps she should explore the Soul Guidance System more deeply. Even if she couldn't master it, understanding its mechanics would be valuable.
For the Tang Sect's future, she needed to set aside her prejudices.
As this thought took root, a strange sense of irritation welled up within Wang Dong. It was as if another consciousness within her rejected the idea of soul guides.
The more this internal resistance grew, the more Wang Dong's rebellious spirit flared.
Learning the Soul Guidance System? She was certain she could do it.
As for Huo Yuhao, he was ready to make his move.
Since he was here, he needed to prove his worth. Otherwise, how could he secure funding from the Soul Guidance System in the future?
After all, if you want the horse to run, you can't withhold the hay.
Of course, the achievement quest hovering over Fan Yu's head was the final push he needed.
[Fan Yu]
[Relationship: Acquaintance]
[Achievement Quest: Don't let this boy slip away!]
A soul guide? Consider it done.
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