MTLNOVEL Chapter 34: Angry Tianmeng
After that, Xia Haoxuan took Gu Yuena downstairs to find his wife, mentioning that it was important to find a teacher for her.
His wife, a seventh-level designer, was more than qualified to teach Gu Yuena at her current level.
Although Gu Yuena initially wanted to decline, considering her current circumstances, she eventually agreed.
Learning design from a high-level designer here wasn't a bad idea, especially since she couldn't exactly pick up a forging hammer, at least not for the time being.
Once the others left, Li Yucheng turned to Huo Yuhao, who was examining the soul tool he had been given, and asked with a smile, "Can you figure out its function?"
He was prepared to explain it to Huo Yuhao, as this was one of his specialties.
With the three god-killing level soul tool shells consuming vast amounts of rare metals, such soul tools were now extinct, and it was unlikely for anyone not specialized in research to recognize them.
Huo Yuhao studied the structure of the soul tool, even using his spirit probe, before finally saying, "This is a soul power amplifier designed with the internal structure of diamond essence as a reference. The material is 1,000-forged grade blue copper."
Li Yucheng: "..."
Who on earth could understand this soul tool so thoroughly?!
His expression grew complicated for a moment.
"Your knowledge is impressively broad, but the soul power amplifier went extinct thousands of years ago. Why would you study it...?"
As he spoke, Li Yucheng suddenly recalled the Silver Moon Douluo that Huo Yuhao had mentioned earlier and thought thoughtfully, "Are you planning to incorporate a soul power amplifier into your Natal soul tool?"
"How is that possible?" Huo Yuhao shook his head with a smile.
"The soul power amplifier is designed to be installed on soul tools below the ninth level, enhancing them by one grade. If the Natal soul tool only reaches the eighth level, it would be better to use a ninth-level soul tool instead. I've just read some relevant materials and have a basic understanding."
Originally, the soul power amplifier didn't have a specific grade, but because it could elevate the level of a soul tool, it was often referred to as a "ninth-level soul tool that wasn't truly ninth-level."
Its core material, diamond essence gold, was extracted from the rare metal Adamantite Gold, which possessed exceptional soul power conduction properties.
Through a precise internal refraction structure, it could amplify soul power fluctuations.
However, its endurance as a core was limited.
If used to amplify the power of a ninth-level or higher soul tool, this metal simply couldn't handle the strain.
Li Yucheng thought about it and agreed that Huo Yuhao was unlikely to pursue such a soul tool.
Diamond Adamantite couldn't be forged to improve its grade, as its most valuable feature was its internal structure, which would be destroyed during forging.
This was also why the "soul power amplifier" soul tool had become obsolete.
The value of its core material, diamond essence, was equivalent to that of an eighth-level soul tool, and since its quality couldn't be improved through forging, it naturally lost its appeal.
Huo Yuhao had indeed considered the idea of utilizing this kind of soul tool before, unless he had already deciphered the internal structure of diamond essence gold and replicated it using other materials.
However, even though he couldn't achieve this completely, it was clearly an impossible task.
"But this isn't a bad approach," Li Yucheng continued.
"As you've seen, the soul tool I gave you is an imitation of the internal structure of diamond essence gold, using blue copper, a metal with equally powerful soul power conduction properties that can also be forged to improve its quality."
Li Yucheng looked at Huo Yuhao with a wry smile.
"The only issue is that the replication of diamond essence gold's structure isn't perfect. Currently, it can only amplify the power of a sixth-level soul tool at most. My hope is to eventually refine it to the point where it can enhance the performance of a ninth-level soul tool, surpassing the soul power amplifiers of the past!"
"It's a pity, though. My spiritual power realm isn't advanced enough, and I can't compare to a ninth-level mecha maker. But Yuhao, you can. Are you interested in taking over this research?"
"If your future Natal soul tool can reach the ninth level, combined with the enhancement of this soul power amplifier, it could immediately rival a tenth-level soul tool! With your talent, it's not impossible to develop an amplifier capable of enhancing a tenth-level soul tool."
Li Yucheng stared directly at Huo Yuhao, his gaze filled with anticipation, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.
After so many days, he had come to understand why Huo Yuhao had improved so rapidly in his sub-profession.
The young man's extreme focus and the state of physical and mental unity were traits typically achieved only by ninth-level manufacturers.
Yet, Huo Yuhao seemed to possess these qualities innately, as if he were born to excel in soul tool creation.
Huo Yuhao lowered his head in thought for a moment, then looked up and replied solemnly, "Thank you, President Li. I'll do my best."
He had indeed entertained the idea of a soul power amplifier before.
At one point, he had even dismantled a significant amount of diamond essence gold and, using the spiritual power of the Divine Origin Realm, imprinted its structure completely in his mind.
After all, the soul power amplifier could elevate the level of a soul tool by one grade.
If it weren't limited to enhancing eighth-level soul tools at most, this device could be considered a universal amplifier.
If thoroughly researched, it could revolutionize many soul tool techniques.
It's just that ten thousand years ago, there was no such thing as thousand forgings.
If blue copper were to play an effective role, thousand forgings would be the foundation.
But now, things are different.
With the availability of corresponding materials and the prototype created by Li Yucheng, Huo Yuhao believed that once he returned to a realm of sufficient capability, he could complete this soul tool and even innovate further.
After all, technology is constantly advancing.
"I was pleasantly surprised by President Li's research topic," Huo Yuhao thought to himself.
'Now, there are alternative methods to create soul tools that previously required diamond essence gold. I wonder what kind of surprises the headquarters of the Association, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Illustrious Virtue Hall might have in store for me?'
As he pondered, Huo Yuhao looked at Li Yucheng, and three soul rings suddenly appeared beside him.
He smiled and said, "Actually, I think you can try it yourself. After all, it's your research topic."
Li Yucheng was about to shake his head when he suddenly sensed a mental fluctuation.
Frowning slightly, he accepted Huo Yuhao's mental connection.
In an instant, everything around him became crystal clear.
When Huo Yuhao focused his gaze on the soul power amplifier, its intricate internal structures and subtle imperfections were laid bare before Li Yucheng's eyes.
Li Yucheng's eyes widened in astonishment, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "This... this is..."
"This is my first soul skill," Huo Yuhao explained. "Spiritual Detection Sharing."
Hearing this, Li Yucheng's face filled with shock, and he muttered, "This is simply the most suitable soul skill for a mecha maker!"
At that moment, he was tempted to say, "Yuhao, when you're older, could you leave your first soul to our family? Let my descendants burn paper to inform me of it, and I'll die without regrets!"
But after some thought, he realized that Huo Yuhao's soul ring must have been obtained from the Spirit Pagoda.
Perhaps the Spirit Pagoda still held remnants of such souls.
Instead, Li Yucheng simply asked, "Yuhao, let's discuss the price. As long as you tell me what kind of soul beast produces this soul skill, I can offer you a satisfactory price."
He wasn't a spiritual attribute soul master himself, so this kind of soul skill might not be useful to him.
But it didn't matter, perhaps his descendants might develop a spiritual martial soul through mutation?
He could simply preserve the soul and pass it down to them.
Huo Yuhao fell silent for a moment before replying, "Ice Silkworm. It's just... mutated."
After all, Tianmeng was a mutation, right?
Li Yucheng's expression froze. "Huh? The Ice Silkworm clan? The one that's considered a negative promotion for other soul masters, except for spiritual attribute soul masters?"
In the Sea of Spirits, Tianmeng and the Little Ice Silkworm collectively seethed with anger!