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Kapitel 6: Chapter 5 A Glimpse of the Pathway

"Because of their innate strength and toxicity, Datura snakes have few natural enemies. Before reaching a thousand years of cultivation, their bodies are dark green, growing one meter every hundred years. As they approach a millennium of cultivation, they can reach nearly ten meters in length. Once they break through the thousand-year mark, they undergo a concentration of their own power and shed their skin continuously. Not only does their body color change from dark green to pink, but their length also shrinks back to one meter before growing one meter every hundred years again. After two thousand years of cultivation, they not only draw back in size but their pink color deepens as well. Judging by the color and size of the Datura snake we just saw, it should have over thirteen hundred years of cultivation. If it weren't for your help, I'm afraid it would've cost me to kill it."

Of course, what Bei Bei did not mention was that without Huo Yuhao's help, he and Tang Ya working together could have also killed the Datura snake, otherwise they would not have dared to venture into Xingdou Forest.

Listening to Bei Bei's explanation, Huo Yuhao gained more knowledge, "So the Datura snake is really so magical. Does it transform again when it reaches ten thousand years of cultivation?"

Bei Bei nodded, saying, "A ten-thousand-year Datura snake turns yellow, and that is truly a terrifying existence. Even a level 50 Soul King wouldn't dare to provoke a ten-thousand-year Datura snake without caution, it would take at least a level 60 Soul Emperor to ensure victory."

"Little junior brother, while Xiao Ya is absorbing her soul ring, tell me about your soul skill. What's the name of the skill you used just now, and how long can you sustain it? This is very important."

Huo Yuhao had been warned by the Skydream Ice Silkworm not to reveal anything about it and, after a moment's thought, said, "Big brother, the skill I used just now is called Shared Spiritual Detection. As you've felt the range, it can currently work within a diameter of about thirty meters. As my soul power increases in the future, this range should be able to increase. I don't know how long I can maintain this for, but it seems that this skill doesn't consume too much soul power."

"No way," Bei Bei said, stunned, "Such a powerful skill and the soul power consumption is not even high? Your Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul seems to be way too strong, and your soul ring was even acquired from a ten-year Wind Baboon. This is really hard for me to understand. Our Soul Masters in Soul Land have been researching martial souls for over ten thousand years, but in all the books I've read, I've never seen a case like yours. It's truly unimaginable."

Huo Yuhao lowered his head, saying, "I also don't know what's going on."

Bei Bei thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Little junior brother, you don't have to think too much. A powerful soul skill is always a good thing. With this skill as a foundation, in the future, any Soul Master would probably be willing to work with you. However, little junior brother, as a Soul Master with a spiritual attribute, are you planning to take the path of an Auxiliary type Soul Master or a control-class Battle Soul Master?"

Huo Yuhao was taken aback, "I don't know."

Bei Bei said, "Choosing your cultivation path is important, as it relates to your future choices of soul ring skills and cultivation tendencies. Your spiritual attribute, even though it has only just acquired its first soul ring, has already shown its great potential. If it's just for pure assistance, I feel like it's a bit of a waste. Although I also don't know what kind of spiritual attribute skills you might gain in the future, I'm more inclined to make you a control-class Battle Soul Master. Put more effort into spirit control. If everything goes smoothly, maybe in the future you could become the core of a team."

"A team? Does a Soul Master always need a team?" Huo Yuhao asked curiously. Since he was young, he had always relied on himself for cultivation, groping his way through on his own without anyone teaching him anything. Now that he had joined Tang Sect, the big brother before him was even more important to him than a teacher. In less than half a day, he had taught him a lot.

Bei Bei patiently explained, "Our profession as Soul Masters has developed over the years, but the team model was fully formed ten thousand years ago under the influence of a legendary great power from Tang Sect. At that time, he and his companions were called the Shrek Seven Monsters, seven individuals each with their own powerful abilities. When combined together, they could exponentially unleash tremendous combat power. Since then, cooperation between Soul Masters has become a necessary part of their development. After all, the power of an individual is always limited. For example, your earlier cooperation with me made my battle much easier. Xiao Ya and I also have some ways of cooperating. Generally speaking, a Soul Master team usually does not exceed ten people. It includes defensive battle Soul Masters, offensive direct-attack class battle Soul Masters, and command and control role control-class battle Soul Masters, which are the most important roles in a team; there are also auxiliary Tool Soul Masters, food-class Soul Masters, agile-attack class Soul Masters, etc., each with different roles in a team."

Huo Yuhao suddenly said, "So, big brother, are you a direct-attack class battle Soul Master?"

Bei Bei nodded with a smile, "My Martial Soul is the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon, which is quite powerful among beast Martial Souls. I'm good at direct attacks. And Xiao Ya's Martial Soul is the Bluesilver Grass, which makes her like that legendary figure from the Tang Sect, a control-class Battle Soul Master. But her control mainly manifests through the Bluesilver Grass. If you can also become a control-class Battle Soul Master, combining your mental control abilities with Xiao Ya's Bluesilver Grass, we could lead a powerful soul master team even without an auxiliary-type Tool Soul Master."

Huo Yuhao nodded seriously, "Big brother, I'll listen to you. Then I'll work towards becoming a control-class Battle Soul Master. It's just that my talent isn't very good, and I'm progressing slowly..." At this point, he couldn't help but lower his head. Compared to either Bei Bei or Tang Ya, he was indeed rather untalented, having only just acquired his first soul ring at the age of eleven.

Bei Bei patted Huo Yuhao's head and smiled, "Talent is only part of success. No one has guided your cultivation before, and you haven't had suitable methods to practice. It's already remarkable that you've managed to get this far on your own. Besides, your Martial Soul itself is quite good, and it has a lot of potential for future development. So, there's no need for self-pity. You could use this time to cultivate more. As long as you can break through to level 30 before you're twenty, you have a chance of becoming a strong Soul Master. Both Xiao Ya and I will help you as much as we can."

"Thank you, big brother," Huo Yuhao's face was filled with gratitude.

Bei Bei gently patted his shoulder, "Meeting you might also be lucky for Xiao Ya and me, as we were able to resolve her advancement issue so quickly. Once she finishes absorbing the soul ring, we can return to the academy. This place isn't suitable for cultivation. You can first recall the Mystic Sky Method's cultivation techniques I told you about, and you can start practicing once we reach a safe place."

"Yes," Huo Yuhao replied respectfully. In his heart, he actually saw Bei Bei as a teacher, perhaps even more so than Xiao Ya.

"Oh, by the way, little brother, didn't you say you're not sure how long your abilities can last? Why don't we test it out? This relates to our coordination in future battles, and it will also help you better understand your abilities and get familiar with the new skills you've acquired."

Under Bei Bei's suggestion, Huo Yuhao once again released his Shared Spiritual Detection. A faint golden light flickered in his eyes as the three-dimensional image of everything within thirty meters appeared once again in his and Bei Bei's minds.

Spiritual Detection was pervasive, capable of discerning even the slightest nuances. As Huo Yuhao immersed himself in understanding these two abilities, Bei Bei also felt the benefits of his amplified spirit.

The deeper the experience, the more astonished Bei Bei became. The Shared Spiritual Detection wasn't merely for auxiliary detection; it was as if he had gained another brain that could judge. Everything within a thirty-meter diameter was revealed with crystal clarity, leaving no blind spots. Having this ability was like having countless eyes observing from all angles!

What surprised him even more came later. Huo Yuhao, while using his soul skill, appeared to do so effortlessly, showing no signs of exhaustion. Within their Shared Spiritual Detection, they could even sense the subtle changes in Tang Ya's body as she merged with the soul ring.

Tang Ya's figure seemed to have become even more slender, and her aura was strengthening at an astonishing rate. Her skin had become more lustrous, and her vitality more robust.

In the blink of an eye, fifteen minutes had passed, and Huo Yuhao's complexion had only turned slightly pale.

Bei Bei was inwardly impressed. With such a prolonged period of Spiritual Detection, it was more than enough for a battle. Furthermore, Little Yuhao's ability wasn't just for combat; it had many other uses, such as exploring and searching for soul beasts on an adventure. It was an exceptionally useful ability! If it could expand in range with increased cultivation as he had said, then it truly would be a magical skill.

Finally, after nearly half an hour of maintaining his abilities, Huo Yuhao could hold on no longer. His body swayed as he ended the Shared Spiritual Detection. He felt intense pain in his brain and a strong dizziness that nearly made him collapse. He quickly sat down cross-legged to meditate, trying to recover his depleted soul power and spiritual energy.

This was the first time Huo Yuhao had experienced the agony of spiritual exhaustion, that feeling of his brain turning into a blank void was anything but comfortable.

Bei Bei had been silently observing him. When Bei Bei saw that, instead of falling over from exhaustion, Huo Yuhao managed to sit down cross-legged and began meditation, a slight smile appeared on his face, and he nodded quietly. Compared to talent, what he valued more was temperament. Without a doubt, this little junior brother had passed the test in his mind.

The absorption of a thousand-year soul ring took quite a long time. Bei Bei scattered some soul beast repellent that he had brought with him around the perimeter. They were also quite lucky. Throughout Tang Ya's cultivation process, only a few ten-year and hundred-year soul beasts appeared, all of which were driven away by Bei Bei. They did not encounter any Millennium level existences again, so it all ended without misadventure.

"Hmm..." Tang Ya exhaled a long breath and slowly opened her eyes. A sharp light was shining in her bright eyes, and there was a significant improvement in her spirit, essence, and energy.

In a Soul Master's cultivation process, level 30 is an essential threshold. Those who could cross this hurdle and enter the Soul Venerable realm were truly strong Soul Masters, with limitless futures. Yet many Soul Masters with lesser talent could spend their entire lives without being able to break through the level 30 bottleneck.

"I made it," Tang Ya exclaimed excitedly as she leaped to her feet. With the surge of soul power, two yellow and one purple soul rings rapidly rose from beneath her feet. The most eye-catching was naturally the Millennium level purple soul ring, which released an aura of nobility in its vibrant purple. From this moment on, Tang Ya's strength had completely advanced to another level.

Bei Bei smiled and said, "Xiao Ya, congratulations."

Tang Ya cheered and threw herself into his arms for a big hug, "Bei Bei, thank you."

Bei Bei, holding her petite form, had a smile on his face tinged with indulgence. "I promised to help you achieve your dream, and I will always fulfill my promise."

Leaning into Bei Bei's embrace, Tang Ya inadvertently noticed a pair of large eyes looking at her in astonishment. She quickly remembered there were others present and hastily wriggled out of Bei Bei's arms, somewhat embarrassedly saying to Huo Yuhao with his spirit eyes twinkling, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a teacher-student romance before?"

Huo Yuhao honestly replied, "I haven't, indeed!" Watching Bei Bei and Tang Ya embrace, a sense of inexplicable envy rose in his heart, but not a trace of jealousy. The eldest brother and Teacher Xiao Ya, they really seemed like a good match.

Bei Bei coughed and said, "Alright, now that you have absorbed your soul ring, let's hurry and leave this place. Over the years, more and more Soul Masters have had accidents in the Xingdou Forest. Since there are Millennium soul beasts even in these outer areas, it's best to leave early."

Tang Ya nodded and said, "Let's go."

By now, the sky had darkened, but camping out in the Xingdou Forest was clearly not a good idea, so the three of them, regardless of their fatigue, quickly made their departure.

With his energy now recovered, Huo Yuhao once again activated Shared Spiritual Detection, which gave them an extra layer of security as they left the Xingdou Forest, even allowing them to avoid a thousand-year soul beast that was unlikely to attack without provocation.

Two hours later, after rushing back, they finally returned to the creek where they had eaten grilled fish before. They were now dozens of miles away from Xingdou Forest, and the danger had essentially been left far behind.

Huo Yuhao was naturally conscripted once again, and under Tang Ya's insistent demands, he resumed his role as the fish-grilling chef. However, this time he was not required to catch the fish.

Bei Bei simply reached his right hand into the creek, and with a flash of blue-purple lightning, more than a dozen green fish that were stunned by the electricity floated belly-up to the surface, after which he used the skill of Controlling Crane and Capturing Dragon to directly pull them to the bank. They immediately had food.

Tang Ya also took out some food carried with Soul Guidance Devices, and the three of them sat down together for a lavish dinner.

Tang Ya was in high spirits and ended up eating a bit too much. After the meal, she leaned against a large tree by the bonfire and slept. Huo Yuhao, who had actually gained much more from the experience, did not succumb to sleep, despite his physical and mental exhaustion. He asked Bei Bei to instruct him on how to begin his first cultivation of the Mystic Sky Method.

Bei Bei thoroughly appreciated Huo Yuhao's diligence. After covering Tang Ya with his outer garment, he reiterated some key points of the Mystic Sky Method cultivation and assisted Huo Yuhao in starting his meditation.

The route that the Mystic Sky Method took during cultivation was much more complex than Huo Yuhao's basic meditation technique, involving at least ten times more meridians. Many of the meridians had never even had Soul Power flowing through them before.

To ensure Huo Yuhao's safety during his cultivation, Bei Bei sat cross-legged behind him, pressing his hands against Huo Yuhao's back, and slowly infused his own Soul Power into Huo Yuhao's body, guiding his Soul Power through the first cycle of cultivation.

No sooner had the guidance begun than Bei Bei's expression turned grave. Huo Yuhao was very perceptive and intelligent. However, he truly did lack talent in physical areas. Upon entering Huo Yuhao's body, Bei Bei discovered that his meridians were quite narrow, some even being fragile and thin, and certainly could not be forced open with brute strength. In places where several meridians converged, there even appeared to be some disorder.

It was only then that Bei Bei realized how difficult it must have been for Huo Yuhao to cultivate to his current level and to obtain his first soul ring. His meridians were still so fragile despite the improvements that usually came with acquiring a first soul ring, which indicated just how poor his innate physical talent was, perhaps even worse than some ordinary people who had never experienced the awakening of Soul Power. What kind of willpower did it take to cultivate Soul Power to level 10 and become a Soul Master?

Bei Bei was steady in character, and the problems he identified did not cause him to be disappointed in Huo Yuhao. If anything, he gained even more admiration for him. Given Huo Yuhao's age, such firm determination showed promise, and despite his lackluster natural talent, he still might achieve great things in the future.

After assessing the state of Huo Yuhao's body, Bei Bei speculated that the power of Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul must be linked to its mutation, and though the mutant Martial Soul was strong, it had also greatly harmed his body during his younger years. Without proper care, that had led to his talent becoming what it was now. If he had been treated with medicinal interventions immediately after birth, perhaps his junior brother would have been a prodigy.

Bei Bei's speculations were only half-accurate. Huo Yuhao's physical frailty was indeed a consequence of his mutant Martial Soul and a lack of proper care afterward, but the power of his spirit eyes owed more to the addition of the Million-Year Wisdom Soul Ring from the Skydream Ice Silkworm.

When the dark sky gradually turned to dark blue, and a pale light began to emerge from the east, Bei Bei slowly withdrew his palms, exhaling a long breath, his pale face unable to hide his fatigue.

He took a whole night to clear Huo Yuhao's meridians, guiding him through the first cycle of the Mystic Sky Method. The process was extremely difficult, but for Huo Yuhao, the benefits were immense.

"Wow—" A trickle of stagnant blood spurted from Huo Yuhao's mouth, and he also opened his eyes simultaneously.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao felt as though all 36,000 of his pores were wide open, experiencing a level of comfort throughout his body that he had never known before. That mouthful of stagnant blood was the impurity in his body's meridians, caused by the stagnation of breath and blood. Thanks to Bei Bei's guidance and unblocking effort throughout the night, these meridians were at last unobstructed. Even though they remained thin and fragile, at the very least, they could now allow the flow of soul power, which would nourish them during Huo Yuhao's future cultivation. This could be said to have changed his constitution to a certain extent.

Even though Bei Bei was an outstanding individual among his peers and a Soul Venerable level expert, he was extremely exhausted after having completed the guidance and unblocking for Huo Yuhao.

"Little junior brother, stand up and look towards the east. Follow my guidance to perform the technique, focusing your energy on your eyes," Bei Bei said, struggling against fatigue, while placing his hands on Huo Yuhao's shoulders.

At this time, Tang Ya, who had been sound asleep until now, also woke up, bounced up, and came to Bei Bei's side.

All three of them opened their eyes wide and gazed towards the east, where amidst the gradually brightening white belly of dawn in the distance, it seemed as if a faint hint of purple qi dashed past—if one did not possess an extraordinary vision and utmost concentration, they would certainly fail to notice its presence.

The emergence of the purple qi completely focused the trio's spirits, and they even stopped breathing out, inhaling only lightly and slowly while steadfastly staring at that fleeting touch of purple.

The purple qi didn't linger for long. As the white belly of dawn in the east gradually gave way to the rising colors of the morning sun, the purple qi had completely vanished.

Only then did the three of them slowly close their eyes and exhale a long breath of turbid air from within them.

Both Bei Bei and Tang Ya exhaled a stream of white qi from their mouths like a strand of silk, which after several cycles of breathing, finally dispersed slowly.

Although Huo Yuhao's cultivation was far below that of his Teacher Xiao Ya and elder brother, at that precise moment, his shock was the most intense.

When he saw that hint of purple in the far east, it was as if a thick warmth was flowing through his spirit eyes into his mind, providing an unprecedented nourishment to his eyes. They became so clear that everything he looked at was extremely distinct, even without the infusion of soul power, and it felt as though his field of vision had expanded instantly.

And when he closed his eyes, the purple qi slowly seeped into his eyes even with his eyelids in the way, and his spirit eyes naturally led his internal soul power to merge with this purple qi. The warmth slowly turned into a faint coolness, which was indescribably comfortable.

Purple Demon Eyes, this was what Teacher Xiao Ya said was the most suitable for his cultivation! This was only his first attempt at cultivating, and yet the effects were already so significant. Huo Yuhao felt that the soul power he had improved over several months of cultivation, upon being infused into the spirit eyes, was nowhere as effective as this burst of purple qi from the east that had just merged with him.

It took a full quarter of an hour for the cool sensation to gradually fade. When Huo Yuhao reopened his eyes, a barely discernible hint of purple light could be seen deep within his clear deep blue eyes.

"It seems the effect is indeed quite good!" Tang Ya said, looking at Huo Yuhao with satisfaction.

Huo Yuhao quickly got up and said respectfully, "Thank you, Teacher, thank you, elder brother."

The purple qi in Bei Bei's eyes gradually faded, and his face was still pale. He patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder and said, "From now on, we are family, no need for thanks. I need to rest a while longer, so we might have to delay our departure. Teacher Xiao Ya, please prepare some food. Little junior brother, you should practice the Mystic Sky Method again to solidify the memories from last night."

"Yes," said Huo Yuhao, with growing respect for his senior brother. Upon hearing the instruction, he immediately sat down and began to channel his soul power in accordance with the Mystic Sky Method.

With the vivid memory from the previous night and Bei Bei's unblocking, Huo Yuhao found it much easier to stimulate his soul power. The soul power that he had obtained through meditation, after being refined through the Mystic Sky Method, gradually turned a faint white, and some impurities were clearly being refined during its circulation.

Two hours later, Bei Bei was the first to awaken from his cultivation, his powerful cultivation base having already swept away his fatigue.

Tang Ya passed some dry food to Bei Bei and asked in a soft voice, "How is it?"

Bei Bei smiled slightly and replied, "This time you were right. The little junior brother is indeed a promising talent. His physical condition may not be strong, but he has good perception and can endure hardship, and his mind is sufficiently calm. He's a good seedling. And, the Mystic Sky Method itself has health-preserving effects, which, with long-term cultivation, will help repair the meridians in his body. It can be said to be the most suitable method for him. As for how far he can go in the future, that will depend on his own efforts and opportunities. What we can do for him is to open a door; how far he walks through it is up to him."

Tang Ya said softly, "Thank you."

Bei Bei laughed, "What's gotten into you? You rarely thank me like this. Is it because of the little junior brother? I hope I haven't trained a love rival."

Tang Ya punched him unhappily, "You know what I'm thanking you for, don't play dumb."

Bei Bei hugged Tang Ya into his arms with a wide stretch, "Xiao Ya, I admit, when I initially agreed to join Tang Sect, it was because I fell for you at first sight. But as I cultivated the Tang Sect's techniques, I've come to realize more and more the profound heritage of our Tang Sect. Even though Tang Sect has declined, if we can revive it with our own strength and make it flourish again, wouldn't that also be an interesting thing? So now, it's not just because of you that I contribute to the Tang Sect but also for the sect itself."

Tang Ya blinked her large eyes and said, "Does that mean, even if I stop liking you, you will still work hard for the future of Tang Sect?"

Bei Bei's expression changed suddenly, somewhat agitated, "Be normal."

"Hehe." Tang Ya laughed, "I just love seeing you show your true colors. You always act so righteous and virtuous. Doesn't it tire you out?"

Bei Bei flicked her on the head, "That's called having good manners. Not everyone is like you, with everything written all over their face."

Tang Ya grabbed his hand, her face full of grievance, "Don't flick my head again, that's disrespectful to a master. By the way, do you think Little Yuhao will be able to stick it out at the Academy?"

Bei Bei shook his head, "Hard to say. It's really up to him. All I can say is, if he really does hang in there and manages to stay at the Academy for twelve years, his future achievements might even surpass mine."

Tang Ya was surprised, "I didn't expect you to rate him so highly."

Bei Bei smiled slightly, "The mutation of Little Junior Brother's Martial Soul is quite extraordinary. Let me give you an example, then you'll understand. There was already a difference between the first and second time he used the Shared Spiritual Detection. That is to say, his mastery of this skill is still not proficient, but it has already greatly enhanced our capabilities. Moreover, just as he said, this skill seems to be capable of evolving. If each of his future soul skills could be of this caliber, he could become a top-notch spirit control class Battle Soul Master."

Tang Ya added, "The only downside is his self-protection ability, which is a bit lacking, at least until he reaches a certain level of cultivation."

Bei Bei corrected her, "No, you're wrong. He doesn't need to protect himself at all, because, with just the soul skill he currently possesses, it's destined that he won't lack for companions by his side."

Huo Yuhao's training session lasted even longer than Tang Ya and Bei Bei had imagined, continuing all the way until noon before it finally concluded. In the meantime, Bei Bei had checked the operation of the Mystic Sky Method several times, finding it flawless. It could be said that after this training session, Huo Yuhao had truly entered the beginner stage.

After he emerged from training and had some food, the three of them set off westward.

Most of the Xingdou Forest lay within the territory of the Xingluo Empire, with only a small part in the Sky Soul Empire. Shrek Academy was located to the northwest of the Xingdou Forest and was not too distant from it.

The reason Tang Ya and Bei Bei had entered the Xingdou Forest from the south was that the direction had relatively fewer powerful soul beasts and was thus somewhat safer. The soul beasts near the direction of Shrek Academy, on the other hand, were the strongest.

Since students from Shrek Academy often went into the Xingdou Forest to hunt soul beasts, they were deeply loathed by the powerful beasts there, and there had even been major incidents where a large number of soul beasts stormed out of the forest to attack Shrek Academy.

Therefore, in the Academy, it was prohibited for anyone below the level of Soul King to enter the Xingdou Forest from the front. Even Soul Kings had to be led by the faculty to be allowed entry.

Taking detours to avoid the Xingdou Forest, the journey to Shrek Academy was hardly swift for Huo Yuhao and company, stretching close to a thousand miles.

On the way, Tang Ya and Bei Bei taught him all the Tang Sect ultimate techniques. Huo Yuhao grasped the Mystic Sky Method and Purple Demon Eyes the most, while he only gleaned the basics of Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and Mysterious Jade Hands.

Huo Yuhao's diligence deeply impressed both Tang Ya and Bei Bei. At only eleven years of age, he did not forget to cultivate even while traveling, and after hearing from Bei Bei that constantly using soul skills could slightly increase Soul Power, he used Shared Spiritual Detection continuously as long as he could bear it. Once they stopped to rest, he would immediately start cultivating the Mystic Sky Method. While on the move, he would multitask by contemplating the techniques of Phantom Steps, Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, and Mysterious Jade Hands.

It was precisely because Huo Yuhao often entered meditation for long periods while practicing the Mystic Sky Method that their travel to Shrek Academy was delayed. But neither Bei Bei nor Tang Ya rushed him; instead, they even increased their own cultivation time under his influence.

"Xiao Ya, if you were half as diligent as Little Junior Brother, with your talent, you might have already surpassed me," Bei Bei said as he watched Huo Yuhao, who sat in meditation under a big tree, focused and earnest.

Tang Ya pouted, "Are you diligent? As if you can compare to Little Yuhao. But it seems like he's got something on his mind. It's his emotions that are driving him to work so hard. I'm not sure if that's good or bad."

Bei Bei smiled, "Having a goal is always better than not. Besides, he is still young. Under our subtle influences, any knots in his heart will eventually untie. Right now, the most important thing for him is to break through to level 30 before the age of twenty."

At that moment, Huo Yuhao also woke up from his meditation. A faint white breath flowed from his nose and mouth, and as he opened his eyes, a golden light sparkled in his clear pupils, making his spirit eyes seem even more transparent.

Huo Yuhao's effort in cultivating was indeed to stand out, but more importantly, it was the completely different experience after starting to practice the Mystic Sky Method.

With the help of Bei Bei and Tang Ya, his physique had improved to some extent. The Mystic Sky Method was indeed an excellent technique. They had been on the road for four days, and Huo Yuhao had been practicing the Mystic Sky Method for just as long. Over these four days, his Soul Power had been fully transformed to that of the Mystic Sky Method. As this change took place, his previously impure Soul Power gradually became purer. After each cultivation session, his body would feel warm and incredibly comfortable, an effect even better than sleeping for recovery.

Although his total Soul Power had not increased much, after replacing it all with the pure Mystic Sky Method's Soul Power, Huo Yuhao could distinctly feel changes in his body's functions and the enhanced endurance of his Soul Power.

This evident progress was a first in his cultivation history, so how could he not be assiduous?

"Little Yuhao, you cannot always be so tense, you should rest when you need to. Otherwise, in the long run, wouldn't you become a wooden person?" Tang Ya said seriously.

Huo Yuhao nodded, "Yes, Teacher Xiao Ya."

Tang Ya burst into laughter, "Can't you be a bit less earnest and obedient? It's no fun. Let's go; we're almost at the Academy. You've been so engrossed in cultivating these past few days, I haven't had the chance to talk to you about the necessary precautions for the Academy. Now's a good time to rest and relax your mind, listen to me for a bit."


Kapitel 7: Chapter 6: The No.1 Academy of Douluo Continent

"Oh," Huo Yuhao was originally pondering the grappling techniques Bei Bei had taught him the day before, when Tang Ya said this, he suddenly got a little dazed.

The three of them got up to continue on their way, and as they walked, Tang Ya started to introduce the situation of Shrek Academy to Huo Yuhao.

Shrek Academy was founded ten thousand years ago; in the ancient language, 'Shrek' means monster, which means that the original founders of Shrek Academy intended to create a Monster Academy.

The earliest motto of Shrek Academy was to only cultivate monsters, not ordinary people. And the 'monsters' referred to here are actually geniuses.

Even the sect master who founded the number one sect on the Land, Tang Sect, had graduated from Shrek Academy. It was his generation of students that created the first glorious era of Shrek Academy. At that time, Shrek Academy had only seven students, who became known in the academy's history as the Shrek Seven Monsters.

The story of the Shrek Seven Monsters has been passed down on the continent for a long time, with the most famous still being the couple who led the Tang Sect. Later, although the Tang Sect declined, Shrek Academy stood firm and with the passage of time, gradually became the number one academy on the Land.

Today, Shrek Academy holds a pivotal position on the continent, and the fundamental reason for this phenomenon lies in the great continental war that happened over four thousand years ago when the Sun Moon Land collided with the Douluo Continent.

In the beginning, due to the lack of unity among the three great empires of the Douluo Continent, the Douluo side found themselves at a disadvantage at the onset of the war, even allowing the armies of the Sun Moon Empire to penetrate deep into the Douluo Continent.

At this critical moment, the dean of Shrek Academy issued a call to arms that was met with an overwhelming response, gathering nearly sixty Titled Douluo-level experts from across the continent. Temporarily becoming the Commander of the Three Armies, he led the troops to repel the army of the Sun Moon Empire and ultimately won the war. Only after the Sun Moon Empire was forced to cede territory and pay reparations was it able to continue existing. However, its military strength was greatly weakened to the extent that it could no longer contend with the coalition forces of the Douluo Continent's three great empires, its combat effectiveness reduced to that of just one empire.

That battle also brought Shrek Academy to the limelight, not only because it gathered sixty Titled Douluo but also because the dean of Shrek Academy became the Commander of the Three Armies. With his rallying call, the royal families of the three empires were shocked to find that nearly all the military commanders came from Shrek Academy. Under the dean's unified command, there were no longer any conflicts among the coalition forces of the three empires. It was precisely because of the complete unity of the three empires that they were able to achieve a decisive victory.

From then on, Shrek Academy no longer belonged to any single nation but stood independently.

Shrek Academy has produced a succession of exceedingly wise deans. Despite the academy's elevated status on the continent, it has always refrained from gloating over its accomplishments, maintaining an impartial attitude towards every nation, and decisively abstaining from owning private troops, even keeping the number of teachers within a certain limit. Therefore, Shrek Academy has always been just an academy and has never given any nation a sense of crisis. As a result, not only has it managed to survive, but its esteemed position on the continent is something no country can easily shake.

Shrek Academy is located in the southeastern part of the Sky Soul Empire, and to its southeast lies the Xingdou Forest, to the east the Dou Spirit Empire, and to the south the Xingluo Empire. It can be said that the academy is situated at the heart of the intersecting borders of the three great empires.

Tang Ya told Huo Yuhao that Shrek Academy is currently divided into two parts: the outer court and the inner court. Each year around a thousand new students are enrolled. However, the total number of students in the academy has never exceeded five thousand. To enter Shrek Academy and complete all subjects requires twelve long years. This means that the yearly elimination rate at Shrek Academy is extremely high. If one cannot pass the academy's assessments, they will be mercilessly expelled from the school.

But those who truly graduate from Shrek Academy are without exception the pride of their generation.

It can be said that Shrek Academy is a true cradle of powerhouses. Each year, the Sky Soul Empire, Dou Spirit Empire, and Xingluo Empire even elevate the number of admitted students to a political level, which shows the prestige of this Best Academy Under the Heavens.

On the Sun Moon Empire side, perhaps due to their hostility towards Shrek Academy, they have never requested to send people to study at Shrek Academy. In the Sun Moon Empire, there are also some higher education institutions, which after several thousand years of development, have achieved considerable scale. It is just that the military power of the Sun Moon Empire has always been restricted by the original agreements and cannot expand too much; on the surface, the Sun Moon Empire remains very low-key.

"Yuhao, after you enter the academy, you will begin your cultivation in the outer court. The outer court is divided into many departments, and for now, you will start your training in the control-class department. At the same time, you will study in the Soul Guidance Department as well. What do you think?" Tang Ya said to Huo Yuhao after briefly introducing the situation of Shrek Academy.

"Teacher Xiao Ya, what is the Soul Guidance Department?" Huo Yuhao asked.

Tang Ya said, "The so-called Soul Guidance Department is dedicated to the study of creating Soul Guidance Devices." When she spoke the words 'Soul Guidance Device' there seemed to be a hint of grinding teeth.

"Soul Guidance Device?" Huo Yuhao still seemed somewhat puzzled. It was not his fault, as Shrek Academy was the number one academy on the continent, but he had grown up in a secluded environment and naturally would not have much exposure.

Seeing that Tang Ya looked a bit upset, Bei Bei took over and explained to Huo Yuhao, "Speaking of Soul Guidance Devices, they are related to our Tang Sect in a big way. In a sense, Soul Guidance Devices are weapons activated by Soul Power. The higher the quality of a Soul Guidance Device, the greater its power. This means that even if you're only a Tool Soul Master, with a powerful Soul Guidance Device in hand, you can have a significant level of attack power. The development of Soul Guidance Devices is also the fundamental reason for the decline of our Tang Sect."

"Our Tang Sect was at its peak more than four thousand years ago. The collision with Sun Moon Land was the underlying cause of our decline," Tang Ya said bitterly, "Our Tang Sect is famous for its hidden weapons and primarily relies on selling them for income. For a long time, almost every country would purchase a certain amount of hidden weapons from us, and many sects did the same."

"Over four thousand years ago, after Sun Moon Land collided with our Soul Land, war broke out swiftly. The armies of the three great empires, equipped with hidden weapons made by our Tang Sect, clashed with the Sun Moon Empire's troops. Although the Sun Moon Empire was not strong in Soul Masters, they had unique research in the field of Soul Guidance Devices. Those Soul Guidance Devices, activated with Soul Power, surpassed our Tang Sect's hidden weapons in overall power and attack range. As a result, in the initial battles, the three main empires of Soul Land suffered heavy losses."

"Although the war was ultimately won, the effectiveness of our Tang Sect's hidden weapons was greatly questioned. Since then, countries began to significantly reduce their purchases of our hidden weapons. While our Tang Sect earned a lot of money, according to the first Sect Master's intention, most of the income was donated to public welfare, to improve the living conditions of poor regions and to build schools and other public facilities. Therefore, we didn't have much in the way of surplus funds."

"At that time, Tang Sect had thousands of members. The speed of its decline from its peak was simply too fast. Within just two hundred years, our Tang Sect rapidly fell into decay. The once number one sect on the Land was no longer as splendid as it used to be. By the time it was passed down to my generation, only my father, mother, and I were left. In a conflict while hunting soul beasts, my parents also left me. And so, Tang Sect was left with only me, this sole survivor."

As she spoke, tears streamed down Tang Ya's smooth and delicate face, and her fists clenched tightly.

Huo Yuhao murmured, "Teacher Xiao Ya, are our Tang Sect hidden weapons truly inferior to those Soul Guidance Devices?"

With a sigh, Tang Ya responded, "From some perspectives, that's indeed the case. Sun Moon Land didn't just bring Soul Guidance Devices, but also a vast and abundant array of mineral resources. These rare minerals are excellent conductors of Soul Power, especially suited for making Soul Guidance Devices. As a result, over the following thousands of years, Soul Guidance Devices developed rapidly. Our Tang Sect hidden weapons lost their market. However, in terms of precision and ingenious design, our Tang Sect hidden weapons are definitely superior to Soul Guidance Devices. Especially some of the top hidden weapons, even more so. It's just that, the making of those weapons is also quite complicated."

Bei Bei stroked Tang Ya's head and said, "The development of Soul Guidance Devices has indeed dealt a huge blow to our Tang Sect hidden weapons. When I first met Xiao Ya, she still stubbornly believed that hidden weapons were definitely stronger than Soul Guidance Devices. But reality has proven that Soul Guidance Devices could replace our Tang Sect hidden weapons as the weapons accepted by all due to their reason. The first is because it's too easy for the masses to accept them. Especially those Tool Soul Masters who cannot attack, with the Soul Guidance Devices, they almost instantly become Battle Soul Masters. And all they need to invest is their Soul Power. Therefore, after discussing with Xiao Ya, we decided that if our Tang Sect wants to develop, we cannot stay in our own world like before. To restore Tang Sect's glory, not only do we need to understand Soul Guidance Devices, but we also need to integrate the making of our Tang Sect hidden weapons with Soul Guidance Devices, to produce even more powerful devices. Only in this way can our Tang Sect find an opportunity for development. Hence, every Tang Sect disciple, apart from their own Martial Soul cultivation, must also study Soul Guidance Devices."

Huo Yuhao asked, "Teacher Xiao Ya, Big Brother, if Soul Guidance Devices are so powerful, why did Sun Moon Empire still lose to our coalition forces back then?"

Bei Bei smiled faintly and said, "That's because, although the Soul Guidance Devices back then were not weak, even the most powerful of them couldn't compare to the combat effectiveness of a Titled Douluo. However, after thousands of years of development, there have begun to appear some especially powerful Soul Guidance Devices that can even threaten Titled Douluos. But Soul Guidance Devices also have a problem, which is, the more powerful the device, the more powerful the Soul Master needs to be to wield it. Without sufficient Soul Power support, the strength of Soul Guidance Devices is very limited. Hence, after the two continents merged, an interesting phenomenon appeared: our side is attempting to learn the method of making Soul Guidance Devices as much as possible, while the Sun Moon Empire focuses on cultivating powerful Soul Masters. After thousands of years, it seems to have balanced out somewhat."

With Bei Bei and Tang Ya's introductions, Huo Yuhao at last had a preliminary impression of Shrek Academy.

After wiping the tears from her face with Bei Bei's sleeve, Tang Ya said to Huo Yuhao, "Little Yuhao, what's most important for you right now is to be able to stay at Shrek Academy continuously. Bei Bei and I are already third-year students. After I obtain the thousand-year soul ring, advancing to the fourth year alongside him shouldn't be a problem. Once we enter the fourth year, the elimination rate is not so high. In a few more years, we all have a chance to enter the inner court for studies. But it's different for you; you've just entered the academy and become a first-year student, and the competition is the most intense. The academy conducts a freshman assessment every three months. Only by passing the assessment can you stay. Though our Tang Sect has the quota for an interview admission, whether you can continue studying at the academy still depends on your own ability. No one can help you with this, do you understand?"

Huo Yuhao nodded earnestly and said, "Teacher Xiao Ya, I'll give it my all. But, with your abilities and Big Brother's, aren't you already members of the inner court?"

Tang Ya explained, "It's not easy to enter the inner court of Shrek Academy. The academy's motto has never changed. The outer court was only built later, to fulfill the demands of the three empires, to cultivate more talents. However, only those students who enter the inner court can be regarded as true Shrek Academy students in a sense. Without exception, those are geniuses, oddballs, even monsters. Outer court students who persist until the sixth year will have a test, and those who pass can graduate. Only the most outstanding few from the test may then undergo another inner court assessment, and only after passing again, can they be permitted to enter the inner court. Inner court study also takes another six long years. It's said that those who graduate from the inner court are at least Soul Emperors, and will receive the best invitations from all countries, including the Sun Moon Empire."

"That's awesome!" Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel a sense of longing upon hearing this, and thought secretly to himself that if one day, he could become a graduate of the Shrek Academy inner court, and return to request his mother's remains from the Duke's Mansion, his mother could rest in peace as well. At this thought, his fists clenched tightly.

Bei Bei spoke seriously, "It's more than just awesome. I once saw a senior from the inner court. He entered the Xingdou Forest alone, defeated three ten-thousand-year soul beasts barehanded without harming their lives, and brought them back to the academy. It is said that this was the assessment task he drew from the academy's tenth year."

Tang Ya said, "I've also heard that there was once a twelfth-grade senior who, at the time of graduation, had already reached the level of a Soul Sage above level 70, and even possessed a red hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring. Later, that senior was retained by the academy to be nurtured as the next dean."

Listening to their description, Huo Yuhao felt an eager anticipation, his recent association with Tang Ya and Bei Bei had deeply impressed upon him how significant the help of a good teacher could be for his cultivation. Without a doubt, Shrek Academy was the best choice! He secretly vowed to himself that no matter the effort required, he must stay in the outer court first and strive to enter the inner court of Shrek Academy later.

With such thoughts, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but start pondering over those Tang Sect ultimate techniques as he walked. Tang Ya and Bei Bei's introduction to Shrek Academy had completely ignited the fire in his heart.

Seeing Huo Yuhao's expression, Tang Ya and Bei Bei couldn't help but exchange a smile. Weren't they the same when they first entered Shrek Academy?

Several hours later, Huo Yuhao finally saw the location of Shrek Academy.

To call it an academy seemed less apt than calling it a city. Coming out of a forest along the main road, the high city walls could be seen stretching out across the plains in the distance.

Shrek Academy was built on the Lima Plains with an extremely vast territory; it was a city in itself, known as Shrek City. On the Soul Land continent, Shrek City was one of the largest cities, home to over two million residents. Shrek Academy had its own administrative rights over this city, with no obligation to pay taxes to any kingdom. This alone set it apart from other academies in all countries, including the Sun Moon Empire.

Shrek Academy wasn't located at the center of Shrek City but rather in the eastern part of the city, because it faced the direction of the Xingdou Forest.

Shrek City had access to main roads heading to the southeast, northwest, and so on. The city was not only the site of Shrek Academy but also the most important commercial city at the junction of the three great empires originally belonging to the Soul Land. Due to the presence of Shrek Academy, Shrek City had excellent public order. Here, transactions were not only fair but also more trust-inspiring. Therefore, when merchants from the three empires conducted cross-border trade, most would choose to transact in Shrek City.

The south, west, and north gates of Shrek City were open to everyone; only the east was exclusive to Shrek Academy.

Under the guidance of Bei Bei and Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao arrived at the East City Gate.

Despite this city gate being exclusively for Shrek Academy, it was bustling at the moment, with at least five thousand people gathered outside the East City Gate. The place was extraordinarily lively, and numerous vendors had already gathered, sensing the opportunity. At this moment, outside the city was likely even more bustling than inside.

"Little junior brother, you've just caught up with the academy's new student admissions; you can now smoothly join this batch of freshmen, three grades below me and Xiao Ya. These ordinary new students not only have to pass the assessments, but they also need recommendation letters from at least the main cities of the three great empires. This time of year is always the busiest time in our Shrek City."

Huo Yuhao asked in a low voice, "Big brother, is the assessment very difficult?"

Bei Bei hesitated for a moment, his gaze subconsciously shifting towards Tang Ya.

Tang Ya straightforwardly said, "He's bound to find out sooner or later. It will also be his motivation to strive harder in the future, so let's tell him. Little Yuhao, there are two requirements to enter Shrek Academy's outer court: the first is to be no older than twelve, and the second is to have a Soul Power of no less than level fifteen. Purely from the perspective of the assessment, you are unqualified."

She didn't say the words that would urge Huo Yuhao to work harder, because he was already trying his best.

Huo Yuhao earnestly asked, "Then for the first assessment after three months, will Soul Power also be tested?" With his constitution, it would be completely impossible to elevate his Soul Power from level 11 to 15 within three months.

Bei Bei shook his head and said, "No, the assessments at our Shrek Academy are always real battles. A teacher once said that all data pales in comparison to actual combat."

Huo Yuhao nodded vigorously, "Teacher Xiao Ya, Big Brother, maybe I am not currently a match for the vast majority of the new students who are enrolling, but I will definitely surpass most of them in the future." His tone was calm beyond his years, and in his spirit eyes, there was a determination surpassing his age.

Bei Bei, towering a head taller than Huo Yuhao, extended a hand to hug his shoulder and said, "Let's go. If you can make it through the next three months, Big Brother believes you can make it to the end."

Bei Bei and Tang Ya led Huo Yuhao past the crowd and arrived outside the East City Gate.

At the East City Gate, a dozen young men and women, about their age, stood guard, each wearing yellow tight-fitting uniforms with a green pattern on the chest. This was the school uniform for second and third-year students of Shrek Academy's outer court.

Seeing Bei Bei, these young students immediately showed their respect, "Brother Bei, you're back."

Bei Bei smiled and greeted each of the older and younger students, then spoke a few words to one of them. That student glanced at Huo Yuhao and promptly nodded, "What's there to doubt about Brother Bei's words? Take this little brother to register."

Bei Bei smiled and gave a thumbs-up, "Thanks, I'll treat the brothers to something good later."

The person laughed heartily without reservation, "You've got yourself a deal. We certainly won't miss out on a feast from someone generous."

Bei Bei raised his hand for a high-five, "I definitely won't let everyone down." After that, he and Tang Ya took Huo Yuhao through the East City Gate, a symbol of Shrek Academy's entrance.

A new student who had just completed the enrollment assessment asked the older student who oversaw his test, "Senior, who was that senior just now?"

"That's Brother Bei, his name is Bei Bei, and everyone calls him Thunder Beibei. He possesses the top Beast Martial Soul from the animal martial souls, the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Martial Soul, and he is extraordinarily talented. He broke through to level thirty at thirteen, and it is said that he now has a cultivation close to level forty. Within one or two years, he should be able to break through and become a Soul Ancestor. He is one of the strong contenders in our outer court. If it weren't for staying with Sister Tang Ya, Brother Bei could have taken the fifth-year assessment of the outer court with his capacity. Once he breaks through level forty, even the sixth-year assessment probably won't pose a challenge to him. Brother Bei is not only strong but also always kind to others. If you're talking about who has the best reputation in our outer court, it's him. Brother Bei is also the prince charming in the hearts of many female students in our outer court. But he's devoted; for Sister Tang Ya, he's turned down many sisters who have shown affection for him. It's even said that senior sisters from the inner court like him too. Everyone says, in no more than two years, Brother Bei will definitely be able to enter the inner court."

Bei Bei and Tang Ya took Huo Yuhao into Shrek Academy. Unlike the grand solemnity Huo Yuhao had imagined, the inside of Shrek Academy was beautifully serene, with abundant, lush vegetation. Walking on the spacious main road, wherever he looked, he could see at least ten different kinds of plants, all meticulously pruned.

Two hundred meters forward, several huge statues obstructed the view. There were as many as ten statues, each ten meters tall, carved from the hardest granite.

In the front row were three statues, with the central one being a middle-aged man wearing glasses, with a chubby smiling face.

Bei Bei told Huo Yuhao, "The one in the middle is the founder and first principal of our Shrek Academy, Flander. To his left is one of my ancestors, who established the teaching foundation for all the Martial Soul branches at Shrek Academy and is known as the Grandmaster, Yu Xiaogang. My mother is his direct descendant. The woman on the right is also one of our ancestors, Liu Erlong, who is the Grandmaster's wife. Together with Principal Flander, they're known as the 'Golden Iron Triangle.' If Principal Flander created Shrek Academy, then Grandmaster is the true soul of the school, single-handedly cultivating the Shrek Seven Monsters behind them."

The Grandmaster's statue appeared somewhat gaunt, while Liu Erlong was depicted as a graceful middle-aged woman.

Behind them were seven statues. When Huo Yuhao's gaze reached the one at the very front, his body subconsciously shivered slightly.

It was a tall and handsome man, most notably with his double-pupil eyes. A king character was etched on his forehead, and despite being just a statue, it exuded an imposing aura.

"These seven statues behind the Golden Iron Triangle are the once-glorious Shrek Seven Monsters. The one at the forefront is White Tiger Douluo Dai Mubai, the second is Sausage Douluo Oscar, and the third is our Tang Sect's ancestor, Thousand Hands Douluo Tang San."

Among the seven, Tang San was the most handsome, with blue hair hanging down his back, simple attire, and the statue featured blue vines wrapped around it, undoubtedly representing his Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul. A faint smile adorned the corner of his mouth, and his gaze was vividly fixed on the fifth figure in line, a woman with hair braided like a scorpion's tail.

"The fourth is the Evil Phoenix Douluo Ma Hongjun, and the fifth is the wife of our Tang Sect founder, the Soft Bone Douluo Xiaowu. It is said that the founder was originally a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who cultivated into human form. Following her is the Nine Treasures Douluo Ning Rongrong, who has the title of the strongest auxiliary Soul Master and is the wife of the Sausage Douluo. The last one is the Hell Douluo Zhu Zhuqing, wife of the White Tiger Douluo Dai Mubai."

The seven statues of the first generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters were all distinct in appearance, and the fact that they were all Title Douluo made it obvious how powerful they once were.

Tang Ya's gaze was fixed on the statue of the Thousand Hands Douluo Tang San. The Golden Iron Triangle and the first generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters laid the foundation of Shrek Academy, and over the myriad years, Shrek Academy has produced numerous outstanding talents and powerful figures. Yet, there were only ten statues here, and their number never increased.

Bei Bei explained to Huo Yuhao, "This is where we part ways. To the left is the Martial Soul Department, to the right is the Soul Guidance Department. These are the two major branches of our Shrek Academy, both belonging to the outer court. The Martial Soul Department is relatively larger, while the Soul Guidance Department is smaller. The former also has many subdivisions. We'll go to the Martial Soul Department to enroll first. Only after passing the first assessment for new students will we be eligible to enroll in the Soul Guidance Department."

Huo Yuhao's gaze was still captivated by those ten statues, his mind echoing with the legendary stories his mother had once told him, sending waves of awe through his heart.

Moving left from the statues, the path remained wide, able to accommodate four or five carriages side by side, and a signpost by the roadside marked 'Lakeside Path'.

Through the shade of the green trees on the right, one could vaguely see a vast expanse of water. In other words, behind the ten statues of the Golden Iron Triangle and the Shrek Seven Monsters lay a huge lake.

Tang Ya noticed where Huo Yuhao was looking and couldn't help but speak with a touch of pride, "That's the man-made lake built in honor of our Tang Sect founder, Thousand Hands Douluo Tang San, and it's called Sea God's Lake. Because, according to legend, our founder Tang San was the inheritor of the Sea God's mantle. The Sea God's Lake is extremely vast, filled by an underground water source. The inner court of Shrek Academy is located on Lake Heart Island in the middle of Sea God's Lake. All outer court disciples take great pride in setting foot on Lake Heart Island."

Bei Bei looked deeply at Sea God's Lake, his eyes shimmering with determination and persistence.

Indeed, Sea God's Lake was enormous. Continuing south along the lakeside path for close to a quarter of an hour before turning west, and after another quarter hour-plus, the path began to narrow, with a spacious rectangular square coming into view. There was also a signpost for Shrek Square.

The square was flanked by tall teaching buildings, each in a different color—white, yellow, purple, and black. Gazing far into the north side of Shrek Square, there seemed to be another cluster of gray teaching buildings.

Bei Bei pointed to another group of teaching buildings across the square and said, "The colors of the teaching buildings represent the different grades and are distinguished by the colors of soul rings. White is for the freshmen, just like the ten-year soul ring, which is the entry-level among soul rings. Yellow is for the second and third years of the outer court, purple is for the fourth and fifth years, and black is for the sixth year. Those who emerge from the black building will have earned their graduation certificate from the outer court of the academy."

"The gray buildings in the distance belong to the Soul Guidance Department. Judging by the area, the Soul Guidance Department takes up about one-third of the main teaching zone, and the Martial Soul Department occupies two-thirds. Besides these teaching buildings out front, there are many specific educational facilities such as the soul fighting arena, assessment areas, dormitory areas, teacher offices, etc."

The white building for freshmen was located to the south and closest to the lakeside path. Huo Yuhao and the other two crossed Shrek Square to the south and entered this teaching building.

Since it was the enrollment period for new students, the freshmen teaching building was bustling with activity, with some newcomers who had passed the assessment registering.

With Bei Bei and Tang Ya leading the way, Huo Yuhao's registration process went smoothly. The tuition fees were paid by Bei Bei—a full school year's fees amounting to as many as ten golden soul coins, and that did not even include the cost of meals. If a student withdrew partway through without passing the assessment, the tuition would not be refunded.

After obtaining his dormitory key, two sets of school uniforms, and a white freshman badge, Huo Yuhao followed Tang Ya and Bei Bei out of the freshmen teaching building.

Tang Ya said, "Little Yuhao, the dormitory is right behind the teaching building, in the largest building in the academy. You can go there by yourself later. The new academic year won't start until three days later, so you can familiarize yourself with the environment for now. We've paid your first year's tuition, but after that, it's up to you. The academy has various competitions with prize money, and now that you're a Soul Master, you can also collect a monthly salary distributed by the three great Empires after registering with the academy. If you're careful with it, it should be enough to cover your food expenses."

Huo Yuhao etched Tang Ya's words firmly in his mind as he prepared to bid farewell to Teacher Xiao Ya and his eldest senior brother. Bei Bei glanced at a notice in the bulletin board nearby and slightly furrowed his brow.

Huo Yuhao didn't need to walk closer. By merely circulating his soul power, his spirit eyes' powerful vision kicked in, allowing him to see the words on that notice clearly.

Since his mother had taught him to read from a young age, although he had never formally attended school, Huo Yuhao's literacy level wasn't poor.

The notice read that the homeroom teacher for freshman class one was Zhou Yi, and the homeroom teacher for freshman class two...

Zhou Yi? I think I'm in freshman class one! Because of his early enrollment, Huo Yuhao had been directly assigned to freshman class one.

Tang Ya also noticed Bei Bei's point of interest and whispered in shock, "Ah? Why is it that abnormal old witch Zhou Yi? Wasn't she teaching the third-year students? How did they assign her to teach the freshmen?"

Bei Bei gave a wry smile, "I heard that Teacher Zhou was too strict when guiding the third-year students, resulting in only one-tenth of her class making it to the fourth year. After being repeatedly reported to the academy by the students, she was demoted to teaching a freshman class. Little junior brother, you must be careful. There may not be many monster students in Shrek Academy's outer court, but there are plenty of monster teachers, with this Teacher Zhou being the most notorious."


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