Douluo: Emerald Poison Emperor-Chapter 292: Douluo: Emerald Poison Emperor []

Even with Chen Ming's exceptional ability to maintain his composure, he couldn't help but feel the urge to roll his eyes as he held the so-called high-quality fifth-level soul tool, which was supposedly considered top-tier on the current Sun and Moon Continent. He handed the soul tool back to Xu Bai, who was staring at it with nostalgia and reverence and then asked him to bring over the basic textbooks on soul tools. With a snap of his fingers, Chen Ming released his poison-type soul power, transforming it into a refreshing aroma that revived the guards and soul masters he had knocked out with an earlier AoE attack.

This display left Xu Bai in awe, elevating his opinion of Chen Ming to a whole new level. He even began to suspect that the person in front of him might be a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse.

Chen Ming, uninterested in Xu Bai's amazement, simply told him to keep quiet about what had just happened and then promptly kicked him out of his room. Sitting at the desk, Chen Ming began flipping through the towering stack of basic textbooks, which stood taller than half a man.

His spiritual power had already reached the level of divine consciousness, making his reading ability far beyond the concept of photographic memory. With just a single thought, he could scan through large swathes of text.

Chen Ming's reading process involved simultaneously analyzing the formations described in the books and casually picking up pieces of metal from the desk to carve them with his soul power.

Thanks to a recent resupply of various metals during his trip to Gengxin City with Lou Gao and Gold Crocodile Douluo, Chen Ming had ample raw materials to support his basic training.

Previously, while in Douluo Hall, Chen Ming had acquired information on soul engineers up to level three. Now, by cross-referencing it with the level one to four soul engineer data from the Sun and Moon Continent, he gained a profound understanding of the soul engineer system.

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On the Douluo Continent, soul tools were primarily focused on storage-type tools, with no research into offensive or defensive applications. In contrast, the Sun and Moon Continent's research was far more comprehensive, addressing storage, offense, and defense.

The basic materials alone detailed over a hundred types of soul tool formations, ranging from ray guns to shields, divided into various attributes and types. Among them, the production methods for fixed-installation soul-guided cannon shells were even recorded.

However, as basic textbooks, these books merely documented the formations without detailed explanations, principles, or precautions. Xu Bai, however, had handwritten many notes on principles and key points in small characters next to various soul tools and formations.

Without putting in too much effort, Chen Ming, with his current level of spiritual power and soul power control, managed to create several soul tool cores of varying levels within just a few minutes:

Level 1: Ray gun cores (paralysis and explosive types), equivalent in power to a ten-year soul skill of a basic-quality soul master. A level 1 shield core (neutral, manually activated), capable of blocking one shot from a level 1 ray gun.

Level 2: A ray gun core (burning attribute) and a shield core (metal attribute, manually activated), capable of withstanding 2–3 attacks from a ray gun of the same level.

Level 3: A fixed-installation soul-guided cannon core and two accompanying explosive-type cannon shell cores.

Level 4: A storage soul tool core and a shield core.

After crafting these, Chen Ming's opinion of soul tools from this era slightly improved. While they were not suitable for primary cultivation, they were indeed valuable as auxiliary tools, especially for lower-level soul masters.

For low-level soul masters with only one or two soul rings, a level 1 or 2 ray gun and shield soul tool essentially granted them two additional soul skills. With proper training, their combat strength could increase by 50%, if not double.

Soul tool shields were particularly noteworthy. A level 2 shield could withstand several attacks from a two-ring soul master or a third soul skill from a level 30 Soul Elder. A level 3 shield could block the fourth soul skill of a Soul Ancestor, while a level 4 shield could resist one or two ten-thousand-year soul skills from a Soul King.

Considering that soul skills typically had cooldown times, each blocked skill could significantly influence the outcome of a battle.

Fixed-installation soul-guided cannon shells were even more destructive. With a shield and a cannon, a level 30 Soul Elder could potentially kill a level 50 Soul King. Moreover, these cannon shells were notable for their ability to be stockpiled in advance, making them essential tools for overcoming stronger opponents.

If Chen Ming could manually craft a level 10 or 11 soul-guided cannon shell, while it might not reach the level of flattening Shrek City as seen in later eras, it would still be capable of defeating a demigod (albeit one without a god position).

"High-level battles don't benefit much from these tools, but mass-producing and equipping them for low-level soul masters could result in a formidable army," Chen Ming muttered to himself, rubbing his temples.

"Right now, I can plant a seed in ordinary people without innate soul power. With the right cultivation techniques, they could become soul masters in two to three years. My abilities can also corrupt and enhance martial souls, improving their quality and granting simple devouring abilities."

"The devouring doesn't necessarily have to involve humans or soul beasts—it can also enhance their absorption of ordinary food and medicinal herbs. Even ordinary people, with relentless training and sufficient food, can grow quickly."

"By my calculations, in about five years, I could create an army where everyone is at least at the Soul Grandmaster level. Pair that with soul tools..."

Chen Ming's intention wasn't to forge such an army for conquest but rather to build a force to sustain and spread the faith.

With his current abilities, he could recruit a team from among the powerless yet determined civilians who yearned to become soul masters. With the vast number of civilians, he could select the most resolute, devout, and hardworking individuals to transform into soul masters and gradually elevate their strength.

For the foundational level, a strength of level 30 was sufficient. These individuals could serve as role models to attract more people to join his faith while also protecting it.

Chen Ming's idea was to select a group of the most devout, resolute, and hardworking people to form a personal guard army with strength around the Soul Sage level and equipped with level 6 soul tools. This force would act as his holy army, akin to the Spirit Hall, managing conquered territories and expanding his faith. In the future, they could also be used to explore the other two continents.

After all, Chen Ming couldn't handle everything personally. A deity wasn't a laborer. Occasionally manifesting miracles was the best approach; over-involvement could backfire.

Understanding the unpredictable nature of human hearts, Chen Ming neither underestimated nor overestimated them.

After a moment of thought, Chen Ming stored away most of the soul tool cores on the table, leaving behind only level 1 and 2 ray guns and shields, which he crafted into complete tools.

Once the four soul tools were assembled, Chen Ming used his spiritual power to summon Xu Bai back into the room, saying he had something for him.

As the leader and strongest soul master of the tribe, Xu Bai wielded absolute authority. Even though he didn't explain why everyone had fainted earlier, his words alone were enough to make people forget about the incident.

Xu Bai, who had been scouring the tribe for beautiful women, fine wine, delicious food, and treasures to offer Chen Ming, immediately froze upon hearing the spiritual summons. Under the confused gazes of his guards, he quickly returned to the stone house, instructing the guards to stand watch outside.