Douluo: In an extraordinary world, with unparallel understanding!

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Su Yu began designing the core formation for a Level 4 Soul Guidance Device on the spot.

In order to make the best use of this Soul Forging Silver, Su Yu could not afford to create just any random Soul Guidance Device.

He decided to complete the device and then hand it over to Bai Feng for use.

A Level 4 Soul Guidance Device typically serves soul masters from the Soul Master to Soul Emperor ranks. Given Bai Feng's current soul power, he could barely use it.

However, the core formation required careful design to minimize its soul power consumption.

While constructing the core formation, Su Yu suddenly thought of his developed Fate Power.

"I wonder if I can directly use Fate Power to simulate the core formation I want?"

Without hesitation, Su Yu tapped into his Fate Power to begin the simulation.

Soon, he received a clear answer—the core formation was instantly completed.

"As expected," he said with bright eyes and a smile. "This means not only the core formation, but could I also use Fate Power to assist in other areas?"

He began considering whether Fate Power could help him simulate martial arts techniques, blood essence training, or even the refinement of runes.

Then, Su Yu furrowed his brow, feeling something wasn't quite right.

"Fate Power can help me simulate these direct results because I already have the ability to complete them on my own. It's just that I can use Fate Power to simulate them in advance due to the causal link. But if I become too reliant on Fate Power and stop attempting to innovate on my own, I'll not only lose my creativity, but the effectiveness of Fate Power's simulations will gradually decline."

The fact that the simulation was possible meant Su Yu could construct it himself; Fate Power only helped him do it in advance.

However, if he kept copying the answers, it might cause him to become confused.

"Still, copying answers can be useful; after all, not copying when the answers are right in front of you is a waste," Su Yu thought to himself. "But after copying the answers, I should go back and repeat the steps I should have taken in the creative process."

What's the underlying principle? How is everything achieved? The first step is understanding the result of the Fate Power simulation.

Why was it constructed this way? The next step is understanding the overall thinking process—why choose this path?

Finally, he needed to analyze why other directions didn't work or, in comparison, where they fell short in relation to the simulated result.

It's fine to copy the answers, as long as you reflect on the process afterward, understand everything thoroughly, and review your thoughts. This way, it won't hinder your abilities.

On the contrary, with the help of Fate Power's simulations, Su Yu had reached the answers more quickly. Although the thinking process might be the same, having the answers beforehand guided him, making the entire process faster.

With his concerns about Fate Power's simulations put to rest, Su Yu continued working on the Level 4 Soul Guidance Device in his hands.

The Blade of Souls danced through the air.

Under Su Yu's control, the Blade of Souls emitted bursts of vitality. But it wasn't just the change in his engraving technique—he used the cutting force generated by the vitality bursts to carve intricate circuits. 

His hands didn't move, nor did the engraving knife, yet under the precise guidance of this life-infused cutting force, parts of the design were seamlessly etched onto the device. 

When combined with traditional engraving techniques, the effect was nothing short of extraordinary, making the process feel even more natural and effortless for Su Yu. 

Before long, a breathtaking masterpiece was placed before the judges. 

"Esteemed guest, your Soul Guidance Device is simply perfect—it meets the competition's standards flawlessly!" 

The examiner, though only a Level 3 Soul Engineer, had keen eyes. He was in complete awe of Su Yu's Level 4 Soul Guidance Device, calling it the most flawless one he had ever seen. 

Handling the device with the utmost care, he returned it to Su Yu and personally escorted him to the supervisor's office, following the conditions Su Yu had set. 

"What's the matter?" Otto, the Soul King-level expert overseeing the competition, frowned as he looked up. 

"Supervisor." The Level 3 Soul Engineer recounted the details of Su Yu's participation. 

As Otto listened, his eyes grew brighter, and when he turned to Su Yu, they were filled with admiration and respect. 

"Sir, if you have any requests, please don't hesitate to ask." 

A Soul Engineer certified as Level 7 by Sun-Moon Hall! 

That alone practically guaranteed that the Aodu Merchant Guild's division could secure the championship and advance to the finals. 

With Su Yu in the competition, countless wagers and strategic plays could now be set into motion. 

Of course, Su Yu had his own reasons for seeking out Otto—he needed him to make the necessary arrangements. 

"I'm putting in two million gold soul coins as my capital," Su Yu said, handing Otto a black card. "After the tournament, I expect to see rare metals worth far beyond this amount in return." 

Otto's eyes flickered with interest. 

The Aodu Merchant Guild was bound to profit immensely, but Su Yu demanded his share of the winnings. 

That was fair! 

With Su Yu participating, their profits would only grow. Besides, Su Yu himself was an undeniable genius in the field of Soul Guidance. 

A Level 7 Soul Engineer, certified by Sun-Moon Hall! 

Even without knowing Bai Feng's exact age or having heard of his name before, a Level 7 Soul Engineer certified by Sun-Moon Hall—especially one under thirty—was invaluable beyond words. 

Forget the future—just forming a connection with Bai Feng right now was already immensely worthwhile. That alone was enough for Otto to agree to Su Yu's request. 

"Rest assured, sir. I will make sure you earn the maximum amount of rare metals," Otto said confidently. 

As a self-proclaimed merchant guild, the Aodu Merchant Guild had a solid foundation in gambling. When it came to extracting value, they were certainly a cut above the Xishui Alliance and the Pingfan Alliance. 

Su Yu nodded, showing no intention of asking how Otto planned to handle things. 

After leaving Otto's office, Su Yu went to find Huo Yuhao. 

Huo Yuhao had also completed a Level 4 Soul Guidance Device at remarkable speed. With his capital in hand, he sought out the leader of the Pingfan Alliance. 

By leveraging the underground market's own mechanisms, the two of them could maximize their earnings in rare metals through strategic gambling. 

Of course, in the grand scheme of things, this was merely pocket change. 

If it weren't, Su Yu wouldn't have handed Otto just two million gold soul coins. 

### Sun-Moon Hall 

Upon learning that Su Yu and Huo Yuhao had gone out, Jing Hongchen let out a sigh. 

"Sigh… Those two troublemakers—why are they getting involved with the black market?" 

Sun-Moon Hall had never been short on resources. Over the past few months of intensive training, the two of them had consumed a significant amount of rare metals—was that still not enough? 

Moreover, the black market wasn't just a simple underground economy. The Xishui Alliance had deep ties to the Holy Spirit Church, and Jing Hongchen was well aware of it. 

The actions of the three major black markets had, without a doubt, been unfolding right under Xu Tiannan's watchful eye. 

With the Holy Spirit Church backing the Xishui Alliance—and considering their cooperation with Xu Tiannan—the trajectory of the three black markets was clear. 

The Xishui Alliance would swallow up the other two. 

And then, they would all be wiped out in one fell swoop. 

To be honest, Jing Hongchen had no interest in getting involved in any of this. 

"But whatever… if they want to get involved, so be it. Xu Tiannan isn't in a position to do anything to me." 

Whether in terms of personal strength or the significance of the results from the past two Continental Soul Master Tournaments, Jing Hongchen was more than capable of holding his position as the Headmaster of Sun-Moon Hall for decades to come. 

Xu Tiannan might not even outlive him.