Zhuge Lan's chuckle drew everyone's attention.
"Wait a minute,why aren't you betting?" the Skydream Iceworm demanded.
"I'm the one running the bet. The referee can't participate," Zhuge Lan said nonchalantly.
Just kidding!
Why would he jump into muddy waters when he could watch the show for free?
The soul beasts only then realized, belatedly, that they seemed to have been set up!
...
In front of the dormitory building, on the same lounge chair.
Mu En was chatting with Zhang Lexuan about something. Seeing Huo Yuhao approach, he waved his hand and deployed a soul power barrier.
"Yuhao, why did you think of recruiting Lexuan into the Ice God Temple?"
"Brother Lan told me to recruit her," Huo Yuhao answered truthfully.
"Brother Lan said that the First Trial's task of building the Ice God Temple also includes cultivating our own believers. Just having soul beasts isn't enough."
Hearing this, Mu En sighed.
Since it involved the Ice God's Nine Trials, there was nothing more to say.
"Lexuan, come to the Ice God Temple and help me," Mu En stated.
"Alright!" Zhang Lexuan agreed without hesitation. "But Elder Mu, what about Shrek Academy here..."
"Naturally, others will step up to shoulder the responsibility."
"Understood." Zhang Lexuan pursed her lips. "Can you give me one day to make arrangements?"
Mu En didn't speak, instead looking at Huo Yuhao.
This made Zhang Lexuan's pupils contract sharply!
The implications of that glance were vast and profound!
"Make it half a month," Huo Yuhao said. "I need to report to the Soul Tool Division and handle some matters. After that, I'll take Senior Sister and Sister Xiao Ya to acquire their 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones."
"Then half a month it is. Lexuan, properly bid farewell to your friends... Who knows how long it will be before you return," Mu En said meaningfully.
"Understood."
Zhang Lexuan bowed respectfully, nodded to Huo Yuhao, and quickly departed.
"Yuhao, what about this Ice Heart Art?" Mu En finally asked.
"It's a mental cultivation method passed down by the Ice God. It grants powerful amplification at the cost of severing the seven emotions and six desires," Huo Yuhao explained.
But the actual situation was...
That reason couldn't be told to anyone, as it wasn't exactly honorable.
However, this Ice Heart Art had one advantage —
"Teacher, the Ice Heart Art doesn't consider innate talent. As long as one is willing to renounce romantic love, they can cultivate and advance."
"It provides multiple amplifications including talent, comprehension, cultivation speed, and ice-attribute power."
"And because it's a mental cultivation method, it can stack with the Muscle Transformation Manual. Moreover, even someone with zero innate soul power can cultivate the Ice Heart Art to change their fate against the heavens."
"If one cultivates to the highest level, a Title Douluo is guaranteed at the minimum. Furthermore, through special means, one can possess the Ultimate Ice attribute."
Mu En's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this. Was it really so overpowering?
Then, the requirement to sever emotions and desires became somewhat understandable — the stronger the effect, the greater the side effects, after all.
After a brief moment of shock, Jiang Nannan and Long Xiangyue were filled with fervor and excitement!
With the exception of a very few special cases, anyone who could enter Shrek Academy had an innate soul power of no less than level 5.
Coupled with the bonuses from this Ice Heart Art, becoming a Soul Douluo at the very least was assured, right?
And if they were favored and awarded a set of 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones, becoming a Title Douluo was within reach!
Both of them immediately displayed heightened vigor and spirit, facing Mu En's scrutiny with nervous anticipation.
Mu En's eyes glowed as he inspected them for several seconds.
Then he shook his head.
"They are both quite good youngsters, but they are still a bit lacking compared to Lexuan."
His words were very tactful.
Jiang Nannan and Long Xiangyue felt slightly disappointed. They hadn't hit the jackpot.
"You have one week to handle your... affairs," Huo Yuhao said. "During this time, you can return at any time. The Holy Flame Sect will still welcome you."
"No need. I am determined to enter the Ice God Temple!" Long Xiangyue said decisively. "My greatest wish is to stand at the pinnacle of the continent and battle different powerful experts! Only the Ice God Temple can fulfill this wish of mine!"
So he was a battle maniac.
"I won't regret it either," Jiang Nannan said firmly. "I have no other choice. This is my final path!"
Huo Yuhao waved his hand, indicating for the two to go about their business for now.
Noticing the soul power barrier was still up, he understood his teacher had more to say. So he took out a Ten-Thousand-Year Vajra Arhat Fruit and began operating the Muscle Transformation Manual, seizing every second to cultivate.
He remembered the matter of using soul beast corpses for alchemy still hadn't been settled.
He had been too busy lately and needed to get it done quickly.
After a few minutes.
Mu En let out a soft sigh.
"That child Lexuan... she was originally a noble from the Heaven Soul Empire. She narrowly survived a massacre and was brought back to Shrek by Lin'er."
"At that time, Beibei's parents had just been killed by evil soul masters. I was afraid he wouldn't be able to cope. Since Lexuan's cultivation talent was good, I made avenging them the condition for her to become Beibei's child bride."
"I never expected Beibei would fall in love with that girl Xiao Ya instead, and Lexuan became trapped in her own stubborn mindset."
"Ah..."
"If the Ice Heart Art can truly allow her to forget love and sever attachment, it might be a solution that satisfies both sides."
"With her talent, it's not impossible for her to succeed the position of High Priest in the future."
After hearing the whole story, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but sigh at the twists of fate.
Xu Sanshi loved Jiang Nannan but could not have her.
Zhang Lexuan's situation with Beibei was the same.
Only Beibei and Tang Ya seemed to be on good terms for now.
Sensing this thought, Zhuge Lan snorted coldly.
If I hadn't come, this couple would have been the most tragic one, you know!
After Mu En finished his story, the soul power barrier dissipated.
"This teacher is tired. You should go report to the Soul Tool Division now."
"That fellow Qian Duoduo has been talking about you repeatedly for a while."
Huo Yuhao acknowledged and headed towards the Soul Tool Division.
He ran into Zhou Yi on the way.
"You seem to be in good condition. I have a few updates for you."
Zhou Yi adjusted her glasses and said —
"Dean Yan just ordered that you and Wang Dong be promoted to the Inner Court. You will be taught by Teacher Zhang Lexuan from now on."
"But reporting in isn't urgent. Go report to the Soul Tool Division first."
"Your martial soul and soul skills are too suited for development over there."
Huo Yuhao blinked.
Being directly promoted to the Inner Court wasn't surprising, considering he had already killed Dai Yaoheng, who was nearly graduated.
But the instructor being Zhang Lexuan...
That would definitely need to be changed.
Just as well.
"Then I'll trouble Teacher Zhou. It is time to visit the Soul Tool Division."
"No trouble at all. Follow me."
Zhou Yi led the way, with Huo Yuhao following.
Zhuge Lan chose this moment to speak up.
"Yo, about to unlock the second profession, huh."
"Here, there's a skill pack for you to receive."
The next moment.
A large amount of "strange and unusual" knowledge was poured into his brain.
— "Modern Firearms Encyclopedia", "World Famous Firearms Compendium", "Introduction to Ammunition", "Guns, Germs, and Steel"...
— "Materials Science", "Power Systems", "Life Support Systems", "Impact Buffering Systems", "Battlesuit Ergonomics Systems"...
"Design", "Dynamics", "Human Body Mechanics", "Energy Technology", "Structural (Cockpit Control Technology)"...
A diverse mix — "Mozi's Art of Mechanisms", "Tang Sect Hidden Weapons Compendium", "Illustrated Guide to Unconventional Weapons"
"Formation Arrays and Rare Metals"...
"Principles of Soul Tool Composition", "Soul Master Rank Assessment", "Soul Tool...
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