As the dialogue between Bibi Dong and Chrysanthemum Douluo unfolded in the mysterious livestream space, the entire realm of Douluo Continent was left reeling. The news that the Spirit Hall had managed to hunt down Tang Hao, a powerful Title Douluo, and even eliminate him, sent shockwaves through everyone's minds.
After all, Tang Hao was not just any spirit master—he was the renowned Clear Sky Douluo, a figure standing at the pinnacle of soul master power. For a Title Douluo to be hunted down and killed, even by the mighty Spirit Hall, was almost unthinkable. Such occurrences were nearly unheard of in the history of the Douluo Continent.
The realization that the Spirit Hall had the power to kill a Title Douluo struck fear into the hearts of many. Even the high-ranking members of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire couldn't hide their unease.
But as the gravity of these revelations settled, the livestream scene began to shift once again. The limitless, starry void surrounding them melted away, transforming into a view of a grand, imposing city.
It was a familiar sight to many—this was the capital of the ancient Soul Tool Empire, a place that had appeared several times in past livestreams.
The scene zoomed in, drawing closer to a vast complex that sprawled like a giant matchbox across the city's landscape. Above the grand entrance, golden letters gleamed in the light: Imperial Soul Tool Research Institute.
The focus shifted, pulling viewers inside the facility. Inside, countless strange and varied soul tools were scattered throughout. In front of each massive apparatus was a metal table covered with tools like carving knives and other instruments. It was clear that this was a place dedicated to the study and creation of soul tools.
Workers in gray-blue uniforms moved about the space, busy with their tasks, some focused on engraving runes onto pieces of metal with intense concentration. The camera eventually centered on one man—a thin, weary-looking middle-aged researcher, his face lined with exhaustion but his eyes alight with fervor. He clutched a cylindrical metal device, the front of which resembled a hollow barrel, while the back had a spherical chamber and two sturdy handles on either side.
What is that strange soul tool?
Many viewers in the livestream space wondered, their curiosity piqued by the sight of the odd contraption being crafted by the researcher. This type of soul tool was completely unknown in the current era of the Douluo Continent, adding to their intrigue.
But among those watching, Lin Yu's reaction was one of astonishment. The device the researcher held bore a striking resemblance to a handheld cannon. Could this be an early version of the Fixed Soul Cannon from the sequel series, or something similar? he mused. I never expected such technology to exist during the Soul Tool Empire's era...
In the scene, the researcher continued his work, meticulously carving soul runes into the surface of the strange device, which resembled a cannon. When he completed the last etching, he stood back, panting but triumphant, as a wide grin spread across his face.
For a soul tool, the engraved runes acted like the circuitry in modern electronics—they were essential to the tool's function. As the researcher finished his creation, he threw back his head and let out a triumphant laugh that echoed through the laboratory. His exultation drew the attention of his colleagues, who hurried over, eager to learn if he had finally succeeded in crafting a new type of attack-focused soul tool.
An attack-focused soul tool?
The words of the surrounding researchers caught the attention of viewers on the livestream.
There are soul tools designed specifically for attack? Many watching were stunned. The concept of such a device was completely foreign to them.
Within the scene, the middle-aged researcher responded to his colleagues with a few hurried explanations before rushing to a large chamber within the institute. The room was spacious, with an array of targets set up along one wall—a testing range.
The researcher positioned himself in front of a target, clutching his newly completed soul tool. He held the spherical chamber of the device firmly, gripping the handles on either side.
Then, he channeled his spirit energy into the handles.
The lines of the engraved runes on the device lit up with a faint glow, the light coursing through the etched pathways and gathering at the barrel's end.
The barrel's tip glowed brighter and brighter until—
BOOM!
With a deafening roar, a white-hot sphere of energy burst from the cannon's barrel, streaking forward and striking the target dead center. The blast obliterated the target, sending shards flying. But the energy sphere didn't stop there—it continued, smashing into the reinforced metallic wall behind, leaving a charred, gaping hole in its wake.
The scene left many in the livestream space in stunned silence.
That kind of power—it's comparable to a spirit master's third spirit ability!
Their minds raced with possibilities. While they didn't know the specific strength level of the researcher, the Fixed Soul Cannon's destructive capability was clear. Even if the researcher himself was only at the Spirit Elder level, the technology held immense potential.
Though the weapon might lack the adaptability of a spirit master's attack, relying on careful aim and preparation, it offered a way for support-type and food-type spirit masters to gain formidable offensive power. This could transform battlefields where they previously had to remain at a distance, unable to contribute directly.
Yet a nagging question remained: Why had this remarkable weapon disappeared from history?
As the researcher completed his demonstration, the scene froze, capturing his triumphant expression as he held the new weapon aloft.
A line of blood-red text appeared in the air before all those watching, and the system's cold, mechanical voice rang out:
[The event playback is now complete. The question segment begins!]
[Question: Who was the inventor of the Fixed Soul Cannon shown in the livestream?]
[Rewards for this question are as follows:]
[First Place: Complete Technical Blueprint for the Fixed Soul Cannon]
[Second Place: A Low-Level Random Cultivation Technique]
[Third Place: Human: One Random Hundred-Year Spirit Bone; Spirit Beast: +1000 Years to Cultivation!]
With the announcement, the tension in the air rose sharply as viewers began to scramble for answers. This question could change the balance of power in the world of Douluo. Who would claim the prize and gain the knowledge of this fearsome weapon?