At this moment, within the Soul-Guidance Device Experimental Area...
Suddenly, He Caitou's voice rang out with excitement, "Teacher, I did it!! I've carved out a sixth-level soul-guiding device core matrix!!"
Hearing He Caitou's voice, Fan Yu, who was also conducting research, was taken aback and asked with confusion, "Caitou, you're not joking, are you?"
He remembered that every time He Caitou attempted to carve out a sixth-level core array, it ended in failure...
Could it be that today not only had Qian Yu advanced to an eighth-level soul master, but his own disciple, He Caitou, had also broken through to a level 6 soul master?
He Caitou couldn't help but feel tears welling up in his eyes as he looked at Fan Yu, "Teacher, I really... succeeded!"
Fan Yu was moved and quickly rose to his feet, heading towards He Caitou...
When he saw the metal block with the somewhat chaotic engraving, yet a usable array...
Fan Yu smiled with understanding, "Good... very good! Caitou, as my direct disciple, you truly didn't disappoint me!"
Afterward, in the presence of the surrounding soul engineers, Fan Yu personally pinned the Rank Six Soul Master medal on the upper right side of He Caitou's clothing...
He Caitou said emotionally, "Thank you, Teacher!"
Fan Yu sighed, "Caitou, today is truly a day of double happiness. To be honest, I somewhat regret giving the spot to Yuhao because after all... you are my direct disciple."
He Caitou replied with reddened eyes, "It's alright, Teacher, as long as I can continue learning by your side, that's enough. Besides, it's not like there are no more opportunities, there's a next time!"
But before he could finish speaking, he heard the recently repaired door slowly open...
Huo Yuhao's figure appeared outside the door...
His gaze fell on the soul masters who had all stood up, as well as He Caitou and Fan Yu, who were in discussion, and he covertly thought, "Eh? Are Dean Fan and the others... celebrating?"
Just as he was considering whether he should leave, Fan Yu and He Caitou also noticed Huo Yuhao...
Could it be that he chose an inopportune time to arrive?
Fan Yu spoke up, "Yuhao, your timing is perfect!"
He Caitou also waved him over, "Yuhao, my young brother! Come over here."
Only when Huo Yuhao approached did he notice that the badge on He Caitou's clothing had changed—it was... the badge of a level 6 soul master!
He took a deep breath and congratulated, "Big brother He, I didn't expect you to have reached the rank of a level 6 soul master? Congratulations!"
He Caitou scratched his head, "Hehe, it was after Qian Yu came today that my competitive spirit was ignited!"
Huo Yuhao frowned, "Qian Yu? Has he already visited here?"
No wonder he and Wang Dong hadn't found Qian Yu; as it turned out, he had come over to the Soul Guidance Device Department...
Fan Yu nodded, "Yes! And he also made a significant breakthrough with soul guidance devices."
Huo Yuhao blinked with curiosity, "A significant breakthrough? Dean, could you elaborate?"
Fan Yu smiled mysteriously, "Guess what rank Qian Yu is as a soul master now?"
A smile also emerged on He Caitou's face...
Both of them were waiting for Huo Yuhao's answer...
This response, when spoken, would surely keep him awake at night!
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment and then gave a reasonable answer, "Should it be a three-ringed soul engineer? After all, it's been three years since Qian Yu studied soul guidance devices!"
He Caitou laughed, "Yuhao, my young brother, you couldn't be more wrong. Qian Yu has already reached the rank of an eighth-level soul master, the same level as the teacher!!"
Huo Yuhao's pupils narrowed sharply, thinking he was hallucinating!
After a long while, his expression changed drastically, "What?? Level 8... level 8 soul master?? Dean Fan, Big brother He, you're joking, right?"
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Fan Yu was not surprised by the shock on Huo Yuhao's face and smiled, "I'm not joking, Qian Yu has indeed reached the rank of an eighth-level soul master, although not in the conventional way!"
With Fan Yu's confirmation, the last bit of superiority that Huo Yuhao felt in his heart shattered instantly...
He had thought that he was far behind Qian Yu in Martial Soul cultivation but believed he was stronger in soul tools!
Who knew that even though Qian Yu had been imprisoned for three years, he was still far ahead!
"Don't be disappointed, little brother Yuhao, you just can't compare with Qian Yu. His talent and luck are both exceedingly frightening!"
Huo Yuhao put on an ugly smile and said, "I understand, thank you, Elder Brother He!"
Fan Yu patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and comforted him, "Yuhao, don't be so sad. I have good news for you. You and Qian Yu will enter the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy together to study! That is where soul tools are most developed on the Continent!"
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Soon, on the third day, Qian Yu and Huo Yuhao both received messages from Fan Yu!
One after another, they arrived at the Soul-Guide Device Experimental Area...
Seeing the man standing next to Fan Yu, both Huo Yuhao and Qian Yu had a hint of doubt in their eyes...
Huo Yuhao could only feel that this man was very strong, but Qian Yu was sure his soul power rank had already surpassed that of a Hyper Douluo!
Fan Yu gave Yan Shaozhe a glance, then somewhat irritably introduced, "Qian Yu, Yuhao, this is the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe!"
Huo Yuhao was the first to speak, "President Yan!"
Qian Yu said coldly, "Dean!"
Yan Shaozhe smiled and said, "Huo Yuhao, Qian Yu, you two are indeed among the more unique students in the outer courtyard."
He praised, "Especially Qian Yu, fourth year, soul power rank of Soul Sage, and also an eighth-level soul master! It's unlikely there are other children on the whole Continent with talent stronger than yours."
But the next moment, his face turned ice-cold as he said in a chilling voice, "However, I must remind you that when you go to the Sun-Moon Empire, regardless of whether you learn anything, you must return after three years. Otherwise, the entire Continent will no longer have a place for you!"
A terrifying pressure suddenly burst forth from Yan Shaozhe, surging towards Qian Yu...
Qian Yu's eyes turned cold, "Dean, are you threatening me?"
The next moment, a terror-inducing pressure equal to Yan Shaozhe's also surged forward...
"Weng weng weng..." As the two pressures collided, they whipped up a fierce wind...
Fan Yu frowned and said, "President Yan, isn't this inappropriate?"
At his words, Yan Shaozhe suddenly burst into laughter, withdrawing his pressure and smiling again, "Hahaha, very good, Qian Yu, your strength is even close to pushing me! I believe you will certainly become a pillar of Shrek Academy in the future, and even join the members of Sea God's Pavilion."
Qian Yu still responded coldly, "Thanks for the praise."
Fan Yu glared at Yan Shaozhe and said, "President Yan, you've said all your piece, can we now take Qian Yu and Yuhao to the Sun-Moon Empire?"
Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but retort, "Fan Yu, they're not in a hurry, what are you rushing for?"
The retorted Fan Yu said discontentedly, "You..."
Yan Shaozhe's terrifying aura suddenly burst forth, "What about you? Got a problem with that?"
Fan Yu closed his mouth and disdainfully said, "Tch."
Yan Shaozhe, with a solemn face, instructed, "Qian Yu, Huo Yuhao, I will be leading you to the Sun-Moon Empire, so don't wander too far from me! To avoid being attacked by the soul masters or soul engineers of the Sun-Moon Empire!"
Huo Yuhao glanced at Qian Yu, then alone said, "Yes! President Yan."
Yan Shaozhe looked at Qian Yu and said, "Then let's set off!"
Suddenly, a voice came from outside the door...
"Wait!!"
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