At this moment, the two people looked down from above, their gazes carefully examining Xu Sanshi and the Turtle's phantom.
"This little fellow is not bad. Although his Martial Soul seems no different from before, its inner essence has undergone a tremendous change. This little fellow has a limitless future."
Yan Shaozhe seemed to sigh with emotion, secretly lamenting in his heart. Why was such a young hero a successor of the Mystic Nether Sect? If it weren't for that relationship, he would have kept Xu Sanshi at Shrek Academy no matter what.
However, Yan Shaozhe wasn't too disappointed. This little fellow was, after all, close to the academy. He also believed that Shrek Academy wouldn't stop at Xu Sanshi on the talent ranking. Not to mention others, his own disciple Ma Xiaotao was a genius whose aptitude was no less than Xu Sanshi's.
Perhaps, the flaws in Xiaotao's Martial Soul could be resolved soon. Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe felt a bit of anticipation.
Du Weilun didn't speak. He also saw some clues. Xu Sanshi was still the same Xu Sanshi, but the Mystic Nether Turtle was no longer the same Mystic Nether Turtle.
Black Tortoise Turtle, Mystic Nether Turtle, a single word's difference, a world of difference. The former was one of the legendary Four Divine Beasts, while the latter only inherited an insignificant trace of the former's bloodline. In essence, it was still a Turtle.
Xu Sanshi, the main character, didn't pay attention to the changes in his Martial Soul at this time. Others could see something, so of course, he could feel it too. In fact, Xu Sanshi felt that the reward of Martial Soul evolution was somewhat wasteful. After all, if nothing unexpected happened, his Martial Soul would also awaken if he cultivated step by step.
Fortunately, the gods were generous. Xu Sanshi began to look through the information that had suddenly appeared in his mind, which was the Sunflower Manual.
The first prerequisite, (To practice this divine skill, one must castrate oneself. If one does not castrate oneself, the skill will generate heat. Heat arises from the body, and the body burns as a result.)
Uh, Xu Sanshi widened his eyes, his expression like he was constipated. How could there be something so strange? Was this definitely not a prank?
And he had to castrate himself? How could he bear this? He, Xu Sanshi, was a dashing, handsome, and elegant man, and he couldn't live without women. What was the difference between making him a eunuch and killing him?
Seeing this, Xu Sanshi no longer had any thoughts about this divine skill, but driven by curiosity, he continued to read.
When Xu Sanshi finished reading the entire Sunflower Manual, his face was filled with shock. Strong, too strong! It was simply miraculous and unbelievable. He had to admit, he was actually a little tempted.
The Sunflower Manual was generally divided into inner and outer skills. The inner skill was the main focus, which could be seen as an advanced meditation technique. The outer skills were various martial arts, equivalent to self-created soul skills, including seventy-two sword techniques and five needle techniques. The inner skill was the main focus, and the outer skill was the supplement, cultivating both internally and externally, allowing him to stand out in the world.
"What a powerful technique. Alas, what a pity. I probably won't be able to use this. It would have been better if I hadn't seen such a powerful technique. Out of sight, out of mind."
Xu Sanshi felt uncomfortable, like he had entered a treasure mountain but left empty-handed.
Black Tortoise? He wondered if this Black Tortoise was different from the Black Tortoise that Xu Sanshi himself upgraded and evolved in the original story.
On the other side, Huo Yuhao was deep in thought. He remembered that in the original story, Xu Sanshi advanced all the way. After his Martial Soul evolved into the Black Tortoise, he even fused with a Soul Spirit, the Golden Crown. From then on, his Martial Soul evolved again into the Golden Black Tortoise.
I just don't know what's different about this divinely bestowed Black Tortoise Martial Soul. Hmm, I'll have a chance to see it. Next time I see that guy, I'll give him a good beating, Huo Yuhao thought maliciously.
But soon, Huo Yuhao also heard the subsequent rewards: martial arts techniques.
Sunflower Manual, pfft!
That's hilarious. That thing should be called the "Severing Descendants Technique." Huo Yuhao knew Xu Sanshi's nature well. He was obsessed with women and couldn't live without them. It was almost impossible for him to cultivate the Sunflower Manual.
I just don't know if he'll hand it over to the Mystic Nether Sect. If that's the case, it'll be so interesting. Perhaps one day I'll see the bizarre spectacle of a bunch of eunuchs in the Mystic Nether Sect.
"Yuhao, what's wrong? Why are you laughing so happily?" Tang Ya saw Huo Yuhao suddenly burst out laughing and looked puzzled.
"Nothing, just thinking about something happy," Huo Yuhao casually brushed it off. It was better not to tell Tang Ya about these things that weren't suitable for children, lest it taint Sister Ya's pure mind.
"Really?" Tang Ya looked at Huo Yuhao suspiciously. A woman's sixth sense told her that Huo Yuhao was thinking about something unhealthy.
"Ahem, alright, let's continue looking at the God Rankings," Huo Yuhao said quickly, feeling a little flustered under Tang Ya's gaze, and quickly changed the subject.
"Eighth on the Talent Ranking: Beibei, age fifteen, Martial Soul, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Soul Power Level, forty-two."
"Reward: Upgrade Martial Soul to Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon, bestow Extreme Lightning."
As if in cooperation with Huo Yuhao, the God Rankings announced the eighth-place winner, someone both of them knew well.
Huo Yuhao didn't need to say much; he and Beibei had been on good terms when he was still at Shrek Academy, always calling him "Big Brother Bei." Tang Ya and Beibei were also a couple, very close.
Huo Yuhao wasn't surprised at all that Beibei was on the list. Beibei and Xu Sanshi were about equal in talent, although one was good at defense and the other excelled in offense.
Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon? Huo Yuhao hadn't heard of it. But since it was a divine gift, it wouldn't be weak. And it came with the Extreme Lightning attribute, so Beibei's strength would certainly take a leap. After all, lightning was the most destructive force in nature.
Tang Ya, usually cheerful, suddenly fell silent after hearing Beibei's name. Her memories drifted back to last night, when she had tried to get the Lovesickness Broken Heart Red to acknowledge her.
All the good and bad times they had shared together flashed through her mind once again. It was then that Tang Ya sadly realized that almost every argument she'd had with the boy who claimed to love her had been because of her dislike for Shrek Academy. Beibei, on the other hand, was always defending the academy, trying to persuade or even change her mind.
She thought of the story of the Lovesickness Broken Heart Red, a tragic tale of a boy's unwavering loyalty and deep love, sacrificing everything for it.
As a girl, Tang Ya envied it, wishing her own beloved could stand by her side with such steadfastness.
"Yuhao, do you think the story of the Lovesickness Broken Heart Red is real?"
Huh?
Huo Yuhao looked at Tang Ya in surprise, seeing her expression, he had some idea. After all, she mentioned Beibei just before, and now she looked so downcast.
Long ago, there was a young man, gentle by nature, who loved tending flowers and planting trees. His garden was filled with green lotuses and roots, and a riot of colors. He would recite poems to the flowers and invite the moon for a drink. He would be infinitely sad whenever he saw petals fall...
Recalling the legend of the Lovesickness Broken Heart Red from that book, Huo Yuhao, for some reason, wasn't moved at all. Instead, he wanted to laugh. The man in the story gave him the feeling of a lonely woman in the boudoir, it was very strange.
Huo Yuhao didn't answer, because Tang Ya didn't need an answer in the first place, she probably just needed someone to listen. However, mentioning the Lovesickness Broken Heart Red made Huo Yuhao think of something else. Looking at the dejected Tang Ya, he hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Sister Xiaoya, it's best not to reveal that you possess a celestial herb to others."
Tang Ya was stunned. Huo Yuhao's sudden change of topic left her a little bewildered. Being distracted like this, her low spirits eased somewhat. Actually, Tang Ya knew the importance of the matter without Huo Yuhao needing to say anything. A treasure that could improve one's aptitude, if it were spread, she would most likely end up being killed and robbed, because she was different from Huo Yuhao; she didn't have a strong background.
"Sister Ya, the person I mentioned includes Big Brother Beibei. You didn't know, but the current Sea God Pavilion Master is Big Brother Beibei's great-grandfather."
"What?"
Tang Ya's eyes widened upon hearing this. The Sea God Pavilion Master was Beibei's great-grandfather? She'd never heard Beibei mention that before, never. No wonder he was so protective of Shrek Academy; there was a connection there.
"Beibei, he wouldn't, would he?" Tang Ya murmured, though somewhat conflicted, she knew Beibei's character.
Huo Yuhao nodded. "I also believe Big Brother Beibei wouldn't harm you, but what about those old folks in the Sea God Pavilion? What about Dean Yan Shaozhe?"
Huo Yuhao didn't elaborate further. It wasn't his intention to sow discord. Beibei and the Sea God Pavilion Master, Mu En, were actually quite decent people, aside from being a little biased. However, Shrek Academy wasn't a monolith.
Huo Yuhao's words plunged Tang Ya into thought. She trusted Beibei, but what about the others? Especially Dean Yan Shaozhe. To Tang Ya, he seemed like a self-serving merchant, a schemer who would stop at nothing to achieve his ambitions.
Shrek Academy, under that same black teaching building, stood Beibei, ranked eighth on the God List. At this moment, Beibei's Martial Soul had completely evolved into the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon after being bathed in divine light.
Floating behind Beibei was a blue-purple divine dragon. The previous Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon gave off a heavy, domineering feeling, but the evolved Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon was now smaller, its body appearing slender and compact, giving a sense of agility.
But no one dared to underestimate it; after all, the essence was concentrated.
In fact, it was so. The Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon stood behind Beibei, its body slightly rising. Its golden dragon eyes, opening and closing, brought immense pressure to those around it. Dragon's Might was like the sea, Dragon's Might was like a domain.
Dragons were inherently at the top of the pyramid in the Soul Beast world. It could be said that none of those related to dragons were weak.
Many people present had a deep understanding of this. Under the teaching building, the Beast Martial Soul Soul Masters, including the teachers, felt their legs go weak and their bodies heavy under the surging Dragon's Might released by the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon. They felt a sense of powerlessness.
This was the natural suppression of a superior Martial Soul over an inferior one. The Soul Beast world was clearly hierarchical, a race that emphasized bloodlines.
"Seventh on the Talent Ranking: Ning Tian, age twelve, Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Soul Power level: thirty-five."
"Reward: Martial Soul upgraded to Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
The words were simple, but they stirred up a storm in the previously calm crowd.
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