Wang Yan didn't speak further. He simply looked at these young students—Shrek's future—and quietly waited for their thoughts to settle.
He knew they needed time.
He lifted his head toward the already-dark sky, his eyes carrying a trace of melancholy.Ten thousand years from now, what will this continent become?
Just as Wang Yan was deep in thought, someone finally spoke.
The first to finish thinking was Ning Tian.
"I agree with Teacher Wang. I'm willing to try cooperating with soul tools."
Her voice was firm—she was never one to hesitate.
As the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she understood better than anyone the current dilemma of support-type spirit masters.
With the invention of soul tools, many support-type martial spirits had already been gradually fading out. As Wang Yan said, to fully unleash a martial spirit's potential, one needed powerful spirit rings.
But…Are there really that many soul beasts for everyone to hunt?Can everyone truly become a Titled Douluo?
Soul tools were different. They were easier to obtain than soul beasts, and when paired with martial spirits, they produced terrifying synergy.
Sensing her teammates' surprise, Ning Tian continued:
"Everyone, do you know why Tang Sect was eliminated by history?"
"You all know Tang Sect's history. Once, Tang Sect was the most glorious existence on the continent—their brilliance even surpassed Shrek Academy."
"But why didn't they maintain that glory? Because Tang Sect was eliminated by the times."
She looked around at the others.
"The tide of an era can't be stopped. Since that's the case, why not follow the era's development?"
"As spirit masters—and as a member of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—I instinctively dislike soul tools."
"But if we keep rejecting them, maybe one day the next to disappear along with Tang Sect… will be the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
"I'll start by changing myself. When I return, I'll ask the sect to stop resisting soul tools. Even if we don't craft them, we must at least learn how to use them."
Her words hit like heavy stones. Even Wang Yan was moved, pleasantly surprised.
With Ning Tian taking the lead, the previously hesitant group slowly nodded one after another.
But as Wang Yan examined their expressions, he noticed one exception—Jiang Nannan, eyebrows tightly furrowed.
His gaze turned toward her. Jiang Nannan noticed it, hesitated a moment, then finally spoke.
"But… soul tools cost money, right? And soul tools are expensive…"
She clutched the corner of her clothes tightly. Money was her biggest burden.
As soon as she spoke, everyone turned to look at her. The attention made her even more tense and embarrassed.
Just then, Huo Yuhao stepped forward.
He gently took her tightly clenched hand into his own.
Of everyone here, he understood her feelings best. He remembered clearly the first time they met—this "number one beauty of the outer court" actually haggled prices with him.
"Nannan-xuejie, don't worry. Whatever you want to buy, use my balance. I have money—I'll get it for you."
Jiang Nannan looked at him, opened her mouth, but still refused.
"I'm sorry, Yuhao… I can't accept that…"
"I…"
She had her worries.
Huo Yuhao treated her far too well—she was afraid that one day, she really would fall for him.
But Huo Yuhao didn't care about that at all.
"Nannan-jie, you don't have to feel any burden."
"In my heart, your place is irreplaceable. If I give it to you, you just have to accept it."
At that moment, Huo Yuhao was the very picture of a domineering CEO crushing resistance.
And he knew exactly how to handle each girl—different people, different strategies.
Faced with his forcefulness, Jiang Nannan finally nodded. Clearly, his domineering push had slammed right through her defenses.
The love-dovey scene made everyone's cheeks puff with jealousy.
In the next instant, the whole group rushed up and pinched Huo Yuhao's waist. Hard.
"AAAAAAHHHH!!"
His scream shot straight into the sky.
Hey, even the strongest man can't survive multiple waist-pinches.
Wang Yan, on the side, covered his mouth to prevent himself from laughing too loudly and being noticed.
"Hmph! Serves you right, brat! That's what you get for attracting so many pretty girls. Your little harem is in chaos now!"
With the situation settled, Wang Yan sighed in relief.
"Good, then let's head inside and join the auction."
But to everyone's surprise, someone who had been silent all this time suddenly raised her head—Wang Dong.
Her eyes were filled with stubborn resolve.
"I don't want to use soul tools. You all go ahead—I'm returning to the hotel."
She turned around and walked quickly back toward the Xinghuang Grand Hotel.
Her sudden emotional shift shocked everyone. In their eyes, she and Huo Yuhao had always been perfectly in sync—they'd never disagreed on anything.
But Huo Yuhao understood exactly why she reacted this way.
Watching her leave, he hurried after her.
Wang Dong stopped, head lowered.
"Yuhao, I'm fine. I don't know why, but deep inside… I really don't want this. I don't want to use soul tools. You guys go ahead—I'll wait at the hotel."
Her words stirred something in Yuhao's heart.
He gently brushed aside her bangs—and there, faintly glowing on her forehead, appeared a three-pronged trident mark.
"As expected."
Soul tools were the main reason Tang Sect declined. And Wang Dong's identity… how could she possibly like soul tools?
Her emotional agitation had even caused Tang Shenwang's divine thought—left within her—to tremble, ready to surface.
Realizing this, Huo Yuhao stopped trying to persuade her.
"Wang Dong, then head back first."
"If you feel upset, tell me."
He watched her walk away, then returned to the group.
"She's fine—she just doesn't like soul tools. Teacher Wang, let's go."
Wang Yan nodded. "It's fine. Everyone has their own path. I never expected every one of you to agree. As long as some of you are willing to try, I'm satisfied. Come on, the auction is about to begin."
With that, the group headed inside.
Meanwhile, inside his mind, Huo Yuhao spoke to Electrolux.
"Elder Yi… that divine thought in Wang Dong's sea of consciousness earlier—can you devour it?"
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