Chapter 67: Studding is a form of wisdom, what a Death God Envoy!
"Alright, I'm willing to join the Sun Moon Empire. However, from now on, I'll need a quiet research environment. And… I want the authority to provide suggestions regarding Huo Yuhao's martial soul development."
Right now, he was gambling—gambling that Huo Yuhao was worth the risk. He knew that with a powerhouse like Kong Deming appearing, refusing would only mean death. Yet he wasn't afraid of that.
He wasn't afraid his value would be ignored. What he truly feared… was being unable to dedicate himself to martial soul theory, unable to pursue his ultimate academic breakthrough.
"Very well. If your abilities prove themselves, this old man can grant you that authority—to make recommendations for Yuhao's future development."
Wang Yan finally let out a breath of relief. It was Shrek who had cast him aside first, not him who had betrayed Shrek.
It's not that I am disloyal… it is Shrek who was unjust!
"Then… welcome to the Sun Moon Empire, Teacher Wang Yan."
Huo Yuhao extended his hand. Wang Yan took it firmly, while Kong Deming's figure faded, leaving only Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen staring wide-eyed at the scene.
Uh… what just happened? Did Yuhao just persuade a Shrek Academy teacher to defect? Why didn't they understand what they had just witnessed?
"Yuhao, can you now resolve my doubts? Will you let me take a look at your martial soul?"
"Once we're back in the resting chamber. When we return, I'll introduce you to Elder Ma and a few of my friends. After that, I guarantee—you won't regret the decision you made today."
Hearing this, Wang Yan could only suppress his curiosity for the time being and nodded solemnly.
Studying is a form of wisdom. Wang Yan had already decided to stake all his hopes on Huo Yuhao.
He had seen Sun Moon Empire's records: Yuhao was hailed as the greatest soul engineer genius in the history of the Empire, and he was Kong Deming's personal disciple. With such a figure, his martial soul would surely not disappoint.
Once they left, two figures hiding in the distance began whispering secretly.
"Lang Ya, didn't I tell you? That kid Yuhao must have a powerhouse backing him! Well? Wasn't I right?"
Yu Tao stomped his foot nervously. When he didn't hear a response from Lang Ya, he turned around—and what he saw nearly scared him to death.
"You two little brats from the Body Sect, sneaking around here—what are you up to!?"
Lang Ya was already caught by the throat, dangling like a helpless chick in Kong Deming's grasp, unable to resist.
"Senior, we mean no harm! Truly, we mean no harm at all!"
Damn it! They'd been discovered! What now? Their Sect Master hadn't even arrived yet. Were they doomed before things had even begun?
"Hmph. Of course, this old man knows you don't mean harm. Otherwise, you would already be dead, not standing here talking to me."
Kong Deming released Lang Ya and casually slapped Yu Tao flying to the side. Without another glance, he left behind a final sentence.
"When that old fossil arrives, tell him to come meet me first. There are matters this old man wishes to discuss with him!"
And with that, he vanished. Lang Ya and Yu Tao exchanged bewildered looks.
"How did he know the Sect Master was coming?"
"Are you stupid? Yuhao is his disciple, and Yuhao's martial soul is a body-type martial soul. Was it really so hard to guess?"
"Oh… so Sect Master is really coming?"
"That's not for us to decide. We can only report truthfully."
"Wait… that guy was Shrek's leading teacher?"
When they returned to the rest chamber, seeing Shrek's Wang Yan now standing behind Yuhao left Elder Ma and the others stunned. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
After Yuhao explained everything in detail, and Wang Yan himself recounted the events, the group finally understood.
"Hahahaha! Are Shrek's people all fools? To push all the blame onto a mere leading teacher in such a situation?"
Ma Rulong roared with laughter, while Lin Xi folded his arms, sneering.
"Hey, Wang Yan, right? Since Shrek humiliated you like this, don't you want to take revenge?"
Wang Yan shook his head. "Shrek may be unrighteous, but I cannot be unfaithful. I joined Sun Moon only for Yuhao's sake. I won't concern myself with other matters."
Even so, Elder Ma and Lin Jiayi still harbored doubts. No matter Yuhao's assurances, they weren't about to place blind trust in a Shrek teacher.
Lin Jiayi spoke bluntly. "If possible, I want you to accompany the team in the finals. Not that we don't believe you, but you should still show some loyalty."
Wang Yan thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Truthfully, he didn't know whether his choice was right or wrong. He had placed all his hopes on Huo Yuhao.
For now, Wang Yan was merely introduced to everyone. Although Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy did not yet trust him, the fact remained: a Shrek instructor had joined their camp.
That alone was a heavy blow to Shrek.
The group could already imagine tomorrow's outcome: when Shrek lost and Sun Moon stood out to expose the truth, the uproar it would cause. And with Wang Yan—Shrek's very own teacher—standing among them, Shrek's reputation would suffer an unprecedented blow.
After the introductions, Yuhao led Wang Yan back to his room.
Wang Yan was eager to finally see Yuhao's martial soul, but before that, Yuhao had some questions of his own.
"Teacher Wang, about the attack on Shrek… can you tell me the details?"
Wang Yan's expression dimmed, as if recalling that nightmarish event.
"There's nothing I can't say. That attack… it truly had no reason to happen. It's just that…"
As Wang Yan spoke, Yuhao's gaze grew sharper, especially when he heard about Wang Dong being captured by Evil Soul Masters, then returned unconscious yet completely unharmed. His smile was nearly impossible to suppress.
It all made sense now. Everything could be explained!
He had wondered why, under the echo of Destiny, he hadn't felt that suffocating Binding sensation. So that was where the problem lay.
It wasn't that God King Tang had suddenly grown a conscience and abandoned his grand plan… but that his divine consciousness had already been depleted, unable to observe the outside world.
Death God Envoy… what a "Death God Envoy." Truly, you've given me quite the pleasant surprise.
But why was Tang San's divine consciousness consumed so easily? Could the Death God Envoy really be that strong? Was there some final outburst at the end?
Yuhao pressed for more details. For instance, had Wang Dong ever faced life-threatening danger at Shrek? To his surprise, Wang Yan mentioned an incident: when Ma Xiaotao lost control and attacked, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao had both been severely injured and unconscious. The Academy never explained what happened, but they gave compensation.
"Yuhao, why are you so interested in Wang Dong? Does he have something special?"
Yuhao quickly masked his thoughts, changing the subject smoothly.
"Just curiosity. By the way, Teacher Wang, didn't you want to see my martial soul?"
He activated his Spirit Eye Martial Soul.
"A spiritual-type body martial soul, Spirit Eyes. Which has already undergone a second awakening to the silver level. The soul ring configuration is as Teacher Wang saw before. As for why the age is like that, please forgive me for not being able to tell you for now."
"In addition, I possess a second martial soul—the End-time Bell. It has already been inscribed with the attribute of Ultimate Ice."
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