According to Su Yu, everything was worth it.
But what finally made Xuan Ziweng decide was his level of soul-guiding skill.
The system research on Battle Armor had to stop at the Super Battle Armor, which made Xuan Ziweng very uncomfortable, but he couldn't keep up. His own level wasn't enough, so how could he research more advanced Battle Armors?
Ten years of hard cultivation, using leisure time to sediment his soul-guiding technology, was also key.
Of course, this decade wouldn't pass without any research at all.
For a research fanatic like Xuan Ziweng, it's utterly impossible not to research anything for ten years.
However, he could engage in research that was meaningful for his cultivation.
For instance, the development of the Bone Pattern System, the Qi Blood System, and Cultivation Technique; they all lacked a leading figure to spearhead further development.
Su Yu, as the director of the Universal Cultivation Method Research Institute, actually didn't spend much time working.
The latest version of the Universal Technique naturally owed a lot to Su Yu's construction, but he only worked a few days a year; even with high efficiency, it greatly hindered the process of updating the Universal Technique.
Especially since these offered little benefit to Su Yu.
He mostly held this position at the research institute to obtain benefits for his cultivation.
Xuan Ziweng was different. If he were to research cultivation techniques, the development progress of the Universal Technique would accelerate significantly.
...
Ultimately, Xuan Ziweng chose Su Yu's plan.
To sediment himself.
Ten years was too long, five years would do.
Xuan Ziweng was confident that after achieving the Titled Douluo level, even with daily cultivation, the remaining time for soul-guiding device exploration would be enough within five years to completely grasp the Level 9 soul-guiding theory.
Once the theory was fully grasped, with the strength acquired in five years, turning it into practice to truly create what he wanted would be no problem.
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After getting Xuan Ziweng set, Su Yu prepared to talk to his teacher about this matter.
Kong Deming had praised Xuan Ziweng's research ability before, but regrettably, his Soul Power Cultivation was somewhat lagging due to long-term reliance on drugs, hindering the research on soul-guiding devices.
Now, with Su Yu helping to make the request, Kong Deming would assist Xuan Ziweng in hunting the Ten Thousand Years Evil Eye Tyrant.
After all, he truly served as Xuan Ziweng's mentor, though unlike with Su Yu, they were more teacher-student rather than mentor-disciple.
Moreover, the most important factor was that the current Kong Deming was not the same as before.
Hunting a Ten Thousand Years Evil Eye Tyrant?
Piece of cake.
Previously, there was a need to prepare and guard against the sudden appearance of the Evil Emperor, but now Kong Deming has no fear.
He's even confident in escaping while ensuring Xuan Ziweng's safety.
That's the confidence brought by enhanced strength.
It's also why Su Yu initially planned a rapid improvement for his teacher, as the benefits of this strength would gradually reveal themselves later.
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Passing by the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, Su Yu took the opportunity to check on his little disciple.
"Hehe, I heard that the Martial Soul System might receive an additional slot for top Level 1 Core Disciple treatment."
"What? The Martial Soul System can also enjoy the treatment of a top Level 1 Core Disciple?"
"..."
Entering the academy, Su Yu overheard discussions about the treatment.
"The Hall Master's actions are quite speedy."
The public opinion was already being guided.
While Bai Feng had received this treatment, the semester hadn't started yet, and the news had already spread within the academy, clearly the work of Mirror Hongchen.
It was summer vacation, but there were still many students in the academy.
Apart from those who lived too far away and needed to visit home, the rest occasionally came to the academy.
Many students even chose to continue living on campus, only leaving when they needed to handle things.
After all, the academy's facilities were very comprehensive, even purchasing and exchanging rare metals was more convenient within the academy.
Although truly rare metals didn't have the same free exchange privilege as in Mingde Hall, few students at the academy needed such high-grade rare metals.
Those who did were already in Mingde Hall.
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"Xiaofeng."
When Su Yu found Bai Feng, he was studying with several senior students.
Within the academy, students who wished to create soul-guiding devices could choose whether or not to go public, allowing other students who wanted to learn by observation to watch.
Of course, there was compensation.
Bai Feng had just watched a third-year senior student create three Level 1 Soul-guiding Devices in succession.
Hearing the familiar voice, he turned his head, and indeed saw his teacher.
"Teacher."
Although Su Yu had matured, standing at 1.85 meters tall with the last hint of youthfulness almost vanished from his face, his youthful appearance remained striking.
Especially with classmates in the academy addressing Su Yu as a teacher, it was rather surprising.
A teacher so young?
When did the academy hire him?
Some recognized Su Yu and started to quietly explain to others.
"Hello, Senior Su Yu, I'm your fan; can you give me an autograph?"
"Ah, ah, ah, it's Senior Su Yu."
"..."
Su Yu felt awkward.
He had always been very low-key and rarely appeared publicly in the academy, not knowing he had so many fans.
But it made sense; taking down seven opponents in an incredible sweep during the Soul Fighting Competition against a seed team like the Douling Team, which was likely to reach the semifinals.
What commanded even more admiration from students at the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy was Su Yu's solo victory against Shrek in the individual match of the finals.