Chapter 203. Devil''s Frown


    However, this hesitation only appeared in his mind for a moment before he rejected the proposition. Because while the importance of the Sealed Milk Bottles was high, he needed Xuan Ziwen. He was too proficient in soul tool research.


    Do you want to exchange? Xuan Ziwen was a little anxious. Do you think my research is inferior to yours? I can tell that your human-shaped soul tool is iplete, its only a prototype. If you let me work on it, I can make it aplete human-shaped soul tool in less than three years.


    Huo Yuhao smiled and replied, Of course I hope that you can finish it. But I dont think youll just want this soul tool. Dont forget that Im showing you two products today.


    Xuan Ziwens eyes widened. Are you saying that you have another item that can reach that level of research?


    Huo Yuhao shook his head and replied, They belong to different categories. However, this second item is also the essence of all my hard work. You were right just now. The human-shaped soul tool is only half done. If I want toplete it, Ill still need to experiment and innovate. However, the second item Im showing you ispleted.


    Take it out then. Xuan Ziwen said hurriedly.


    Huo Yuhao nodded and lifted his right hand. The Starlight Sapphire ring that Xuan Ziwen had seen in the projection was on Huo Yuhaos index finger.


    When Xuan Ziwen saw the ring, his eyes shed with greed. However, Huo Yuhaos creativity was too important to him, and he quickly retracted his greed and channeled positive energy into his heart.


    The item that Huo Yuhao retrieved was quite huge, and extremely heavy. Even with his cultivation and physical strength, it was still terribly strenuous for him to lift this item.


    It was a gigantic stationary soul cannon shell!


    When this soul cannon shell appeared, Xuan Ziwen took a few steps back, as if he had seen a ghost. Compared to the excitement when he saw the human-shaped soul tool, he was fearful now.


    Yes, fearful.


    This cannon shell was entirely fiery-red. It looked very dazzling, and carved on it were manyplex patterns. However, these patterns didnt belong to its formation arrays. There were some that even Xuan Ziwen couldnt recognize even though he was a ss 8 soul engineer.


    The front of the cannon shell was conical, while the back was circrthe standard structure. On its body was a dim white halo. Xuan Ziwen was fearful when he saw this halo.


    Such a soul cannon shell that was more than a meter in length and a foot in diameter would require at least a ss 8 stationary soul cannon to fire it. Theoretically speaking, this was a ss 8 stationary soul cannon shell.


    Even in the Sun Moon Empire where extremely powerful soul tools existed, ss 7 and above stationary soul cannon shells were considered resources to be tapped on in the event of a war. They were very lethal and even more rare. Although a stationary soul cannon shell was very powerful, the amount of raw materials needed to construct it was also terrifying. It was also veryplex to craft such a cannon shell, making the rate of failure extremely high.


    If one failed in crafting, it was different from when one failed at making other soul tools. That was because the likeliest consequence of failure was an explosion!


    No matter the ss of a soul engineer, they couldnt escape death if an explosion urred as they constructed a stationary soul cannon shell of the same ss. That was why most soul engineers were unwilling to create high-level soul cannon shells. Even if one was willing to create one, they had to be extremely careful and focused.


    Currently, the three strongest ss 9 stationary soul cannon shells that Xuan Ziwen knew of were hidden in the most tightly-guarded area of the Sun Moon Empire, the arsenal. Even with Jing Hongchens status as the Hallmaster of the Illustrious Virtue Hall, he could only deploy the use of one soul cannon shell. Only those at the highest level in the empire were clear on how many ss 7 and ss 8 stationary soul cannon shells they had.


    That was why Xuan Ziwen hadnt expected Huo Yuhao to take out a ss 8 stationary soul cannon shell. It didnt matter what element the power of this cannon shell was categorized under, it was able to take down the entire Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy. No wonder Huo Yuhao was daring enough to show him his human-shaped soul tool. He possessed such a lethal weapon.


    Disregarding safety, there were at least seven or eight ways of detonating a stationary soul cannon shell. It didnt just have to be fired using a stationary soul cannon.


    Xuan Ziwen was shocked as he asked, You, you made this? Even he couldnt be sure that he could create a ss 8 stationary soul cannon shell. He wouldnt try either. Although he was very invested in his research, he still treasured his life a lot.


    Huo Yuhao nodded his head and smiled. Teacher Xuan, do you think this is just a shell?


    Xuan Ziwen groaned, Are you questioning my professional knowledge? You can fake the appearance, but not the aura. A soul tool above ss 7 has a spirit and aura of its own. The aura of this soul cannon shell is very strange, yet powerful. I even suspect that it could be ss 9. But how is that possible?


    Huo Yuhao smiled and replied, Nothing is impossible. This is the essence of my hard work, though it wasntpletely created by me. If it were only me, I wouldnt even havepleted the design or the entire blueprint of this soul cannon shell. I obtained some help from my sect. Dont worry, you can analyze it. Im more pleased with it than my human-shaped soul tool.


    As he spoke, Huo Yuhao lifted the cannon shell from the ground and took a few steps back before letting him get closer.


    Xuan Ziwen didnt stand on ceremony either. He took a few quick steps forward and observed it seriously. He also used his hands to touch it.


    He trembled when he touched the cannon shell at first. As he lifted his head to look at Huo Yuhao, he was appalled as he said, What a strong and inauspicious aura. Its vtile. If this thing detonated, it would take countless lives! Arent you afraid of causing mass destruction by creating such a lethal weapon?


    Huo Yuhaoughed coldly and replied, Does that stop the Illustrious Virtue Hall from producing such weapons? A truly powerful weapon can be used to ensure peace. Thats because no one dares to attack or start a war against someone with such weapons. The lethality of a weapon isnt scary; its the people who use it that are scary.


    Xuan Ziwen didnt say anything else. He only looked at the cannon shell seriously.


    The cannon shell was entirely fiery-red, and the white halo it exuded had weird undtions of spiritual energy. It was almost like it was alive. Very soon, Xuan Ziwen was drawn to an image on the cannon shell.


    It was a blooming lotus flower. It didnt seem to have anything to do with the formation arrays, but it was an exquisite carving nheless. The lotus flower was ck, and was a nice contrast to the fiery-red cannon shell. This also made it more obvious. The center of this lotus flower wasnt the pistil, but an image of a ck skull. The eerie and inauspicious aura was also the strongest at this point.


    Xuan Ziwen lightly caressed the carving patterns. He seemed to be slightly intoxicated, and he cautiously tapped it lightly with his finger. He didnt dare to exert too much force, and didnt have any intention of disassembling it.


    Every stationary soul cannon shell had a self-destruct mechanism. An attempt to disassemble it would only lead to a detonation. Xuan Ziwen was clearly aware of this.


    After fifteen minutes, Xuan Ziwen stood straight and said honestly, I cant tell how you created it. Xuan Ziwens gaze changed. It was a gaze that suggested they were on equal standing. They werent interacting as teacher and student anymore.


    It seems like I underestimated your soul engineering talent. Youve really given me a huge surprise!


    Huo Yuhao extended two of his fingers and said, Its two surprises. I gave this soul cannon shell a namethe Devils Frown. I hope that it will never appear on a battlefield.


    I hope so too. Xuan Ziwen concurred with him. Through his previous observation, he had realized that this cannon shell was different from any other cannon shell that he had ever seen before. It was apletely new existence to him. He couldnt discern its internal structure through its echoes. This was an entirely new type of stationary soul cannon shell. He had no way of judging its power, but he could tell that the spiritual and inauspicious aura that came from it wasnt false. It was at least a ss 8 stationary soul cannon shell.


    Is it ss 8 or 9? Xuan Ziwens breathing was evidently very quick.


    Huo Yuhao thought for a moment before replying, If you were to fire it at a building, then itll at most be ssified as ss 8. However, I can tell you that its undoubtedly a ss 9 soul tool if you fire it at an army. To create it, I researched it for more than a year. After that, I kept on carrying out small-scale experiments and some other basic experiments. I only assembled it after I returned from my holiday.


    You were busy with this over the past few months? Xuan Ziwen asked.


    Huo Yuhao nodded and replied, I dont even know if I can make a second. I can tell you honestly that there are some things in this cannon shell that you wont understand. Or rather, I dont think any soul engineer will understand, including a ss 9 soul engineers.


    Xuan Ziwen revealed a bitter smile on his face. Ive got to say that you moved me. These two surprises are indeed too huge for me to take in all at once. I need to consider first.


    Huo Yuhao smiled and said, Of course you can. The Tang Sects doors will always be open to you. If youre willing to join, you can choose whatever position you want. I can reveal some stuff to you too. Ten thousand years ago, the Tang Sect was prosperous under the leadership of its first sect master. He eventually cultivated into godhood and created a legend in the continent. The sects development was based on hidden weapons back then. It was only when soul tools appeared that hidden weapons met their decline. My research alles from the Tang Sects hidden weapons. Ibined their designs with soul tools. By fusing the ingenuity of hidden weapons into soul tools, I can create many magical things.


    I can also tell you honestly that these two items are the product of targeted research. My proficiency as a soul engineer will neverpare to yours. If you be a part of the Tang Sect, Im sure youll do this better than me.


    Xuan Ziwen took in a deep breath and said, Keep this soul cannon shell hidden and never take it out again. Im leaving. After he finished speaking, he turned around and left. He didnt even look back.


    Huo Yuhao put the Devils Frown away and heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. In fact, it was also only a halfpleted product. The true core wasntplete, as it was tooplex. With his current cultivation, he couldnt possiblyplete it. He needed to wait till he obtained seven rings first. It wasnt easy to make a ss 8 stationary soul cannon shell!


    Why was Xuan Ziwen unable to tell? That was because Huo Yuhao had fused the necromancy that Electrolux had imparted to him into this Devils Frown. He incorporated a magic that didnt exist in this world into the soul tool. Even if Jing Hongchen were here, he would also be unable to tell. In fact, it was only useful for scaring people right now.


    However, Huo Yuhao wasnt lying. If it were trulypleted, its power could easilypare to a ss 9 stationary soul cannon shell in a war, and might even be stronger. However, there wasnt any way to test its effects. As with any weaponthe only way of knowing its power was to use it. Otherwise, no one would understand its true power.


    Huo Yuhao wasnt in the least bit worried even though Xuan Ziwen had left. He knew that Xuan Ziwen was already tempted. How would he not be attracted given his love of soul tools? His designs and creativity could expedite Xuan Ziwens research by at least ten years. Along with Xuan Ziwens own creativity, soul tools might be walking towards a new era.


    After consuming a simple dinner, Huo Yuhao continued on to sleep. Even though it was only a halfpleted item, he had still expended a lot of energy to make it! He was very fatigued now.


    He slept all the way till daybreak.


    He opened the window and breathed in the cool morning dew. He felt very refreshed after that. Rxing at times was a good feeling. He looked at the marble-white sky and purple rose in his eyes again. His cultivation of the Purple Demon Eyes had never stopped in all these years.