Shrek Academy.
Soul Guidance System.
With skin as smooth as jade, her slender fingers held a carving knife that resembled a silver, transparent crystal. The sharp blade danced smoothly across the metal, each stroke precise and flawless. The carving art, or rather, the entire process itself, had become art. The silver blade flashed in the air, accompanied by a soft dragon's roar.
"Finish."
Gu Yuena put away her carving knife and reached her slender hand towards the level four spirit tool core array on the experimental table. Wind elements were stirred and swept away the metal fragments.
"Teacher." Gu Yuena handed the core magic array to Xian Liner, who was standing beside her. "Is this correct?"
An excited Xian Liner carefully accepted it, as if holding a fragile treasure. A typical level four Soul Guidance System core array was nothing to Shrek. The Soul Guidance System isn't anything particularly valuable, but this is the work of her disciple, who created it from scratch in less than two years after learning spirit tools.
Xian Liner examined it carefully.
Then he expressed his heartfelt admiration.
"Perfect."
From the perspective of an Eight-Ring Soul Instructor, there are many problems with this core magic circle, but this is due to the limitations of its design. In terms of craftsmanship, even she cannot surpass it. It has already achieved the ultimate in core magic circles of this level.
Xian Liner looked at her proud disciple.
Her long silver hair was tied into a single ponytail, and her youthful face possessed a beauty that even she herself would envy in her younger days, with skin so soft and delicate it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch. Her school uniform skirt outlined graceful curves, and her tall figure stood as straight as a spear.
Her aloof expression seemed to embody an otherworldly air. After Wang Donger surpassed Jiang Nannan to become the undisputed number one beauty in the outer courtyard, she even subtly outshone Wang Donger.
She is beautiful.
It is excellent in all other aspects as well.
Needless to say, his achievements are comparable to Huo Yutong's. In less than two years, he achieved Level 4 Soul Guide, a feat that even Laughing Hongchen, hailed as the greatest genius in the Sun Moon Empire for a thousand years, probably couldn't accomplish.
She can teach any subject and memorize it after just one lesson.
Regarding Spirit Master training, Xian Liner was initially worried that focusing on Spirit Tool might affect Gu Yuena's Spirit Power training. She specifically devised a series of growth plans and paid a considerable price to prepare some rare and precious materials that would not affect her potential. However, to her surprise, Gu Yuena's training did not fall behind at all and was even faster than she had expected.
What a wonderful girl.
How did she end up being won over by that womanizer An Zhen?
well.
Fortunately, this junior brother isn't like that jerk.
"Congratulations, Naer." Xian Liner's tone was full of satisfaction; she was extremely pleased with her disciple, Gu Yuena. "You've officially become a Level 4 Soul Guide."
"Hmm." The girl nodded slightly, somewhat absentmindedly.
"What's wrong?" Xian Liner asked with a smile. She was used to her disciple's quiet and aloof personality; it was normal for such an extraordinary genius to be different from ordinary people in some ways. Xian Liner teased, "Missing An Zhen?"
"No." Gu Yuena opened her cherry lips without hesitation, but her mouth was slightly puffed up, and the sudden excitement in her eyes revealed the girl's true thoughts.
Xian Liner smiled helplessly.
She looks a lot like her back then. It's just a pity she met a jerk back then.
The teacher is right. Being around young people makes me feel younger too.
"Don't worry." Xian Liner gently patted Gu Yuena's shoulder. "Our teacher once said that the senior divine messenger's strength is unfathomable, and given his past actions, he is clearly grooming our junior brother as his successor. There's no need to worry about An Zhen being in any danger."
" You know An Zhen's talent better than I do, so you should have more confidence in him."
"I know." Gu Yuena nodded gently, but the emotion in her eyes did not fade in the slightest.
Her absent-mindedness wasn't because of that.
It has at most a slight connection to this.
Gu Yuena stretched out her slender hand and placed it on her delicate collarbone, feeling her sore spot through her clothes.
There is still no news.
What a despicable traitor!
She had clearly cast a spell on the Golden Dragon Spear that allowed her to contact her, but after so many days, not a single message had been sent.
Of course, the great Silver Dragon King is not love-struck, nor is he concerned about this traitor. He is simply angry that An Zhen, this traitor, has not reported on the progress of her mission during her time away. Did he intend to tell her, "A general in the field may disobey the king's orders"?
The resentment in the purple dragon's eyes seemed about to overflow.
Xian Liner gently shook his head.
A girl who says one thing but means another.
As if he had thought of something, Xian Liner's expression suddenly became serious. "There is one more thing I have to tell you today."
"?"
" Yu Tong and An Zhen may have told you that a few months later, I will lead a team to Mingde Hall in the Sun Moon Empire to study. Our college has an exchange program with Mingde Hall for two and a half years."
"I didn't tell you before because I thought you might not be able to break through to level four Soul Guide before then, but it turns out that your talent far exceeds my expectations." Xian Liner organized her thoughts, intending to persuade her disciple to go to the Sun Moon Empire with her.
Xian Liner thinks Gu Yuena probably wants to stay at the academy and wait for An Zhen.
But this is a very rare opportunity.
Gu Yuena's student status would lower the other party's guard, making it easier for them to access Sun Moon Empire's Soul Guide knowledge. While I don't want to praise the enemy, it must be said that Sun Moon Empire is indeed far ahead of Shrek Academy in the area of Soul Guide.
Xian Liner began, "This exchange program will definitely be of great help to your future. Rather than waiting in the same place, let's progress together and meet at the top—"
"I want to go," Gu Yuena said, her voice trembling with excitement.
She had to go and see if that traitor was doing his job properly.
...
"Wow, they're really rich."
An Zhen led the group through the royal treasury of the Sun Moon Empire.
The first layer is made of rare metals.
The minimum is used to make level 7 spirit tool cores, and the cost is measured in tons.
The dazzling light was like a sea of stars, leaving Smile Meng and his sister, who came from the Hongchen Family, dumbfounded. Such a massive amount of rare metals was piled up here, which was more shocking than a mountain of gold and silver. Even the cheapest rare metals here were worth many times more than the same volume of gold and silver.
The treasure vault has four levels.
The first three layers are filled with rare metals, and their value and rarity increase exponentially with each layer.
There were even a few items powerful enough to create divine artifacts, but without the power to transcend the world, they were impossible to make; at best, they would be unfinished products, like a level ten spirit tool. However, in terms of destructive power alone… An Zhen recalled the three level twelve god-slaying fixed-position soul-guided cannons from the original work, but with current technology, it was difficult. Moreover, they wouldn't be of much use to An Zhen. Limit Douluo had Electrolux and Di Tian; above Limit Douluo, how could those three, who couldn't even kill Abyssal Monarch, possibly deal with Divinity, who possessed God Position and celestial energy?
Apart from rare metals.
The most abundant items were various rare and precious materials and treasures.
What would be priceless treasures outside are measured in tons here. Even the treasure vault guarded by Xu Guozhong pales in comparison.
"Sure enough, robbery is still the fastest way to make money," An Zhen said with a smile.
When Xu Tianzhen opened his eyes, he found that more than half of the rare and precious materials on the third floor of his underground treasure vault had vanished.
Although the remaining half wasn't her either.
Xu Tianzhen: That's my family's treasure...
Xu Tianzhen looked at An Zhen.
An Zhen looked at Xu Tianzhen.
The girl lowered her head timidly.
'Although you seem pitiful, my conquest of the Sun Moon Empire was not only to gather faith power and prepare a backup plan, but also to leverage the Empire's power to enhance the Virtual World.'
An Zhen continued forward.
Use the Sun and Moon Scepter to open the final entrance.
The final floor was much smaller than the previous floors, but its metal walls, thicker than the previous three floors combined, highlighted its importance. There was a Level 9 Spirit Tool, Level 9 Spirit Tool blueprints, and the quietly slumbering ultimate weapon, the Level 9 Fixed-Position Soul-Guided Cannonball.
Weapons and knowledge.
Take it all away.
An Zhen possessed each of these items, each worth far more than a hundred thousand years of spirit rings. Take away the treasures beneath the Spirit Bone.
"Take whatever you want from the rest," An Zhen said to the Smile Meng siblings, looking like a nouveau riche.
Apart from a few types of ores containing enormous amounts of energy, An Zhen did not touch the other rare metals. These could only realize their value in the hands of Soul Guide. Besides, the things in the Virtual World's "stomach" were his, and the things here were also his.
"Hehe, then I won't stand in the ceremony with Brother Xiaozhen."
There's no need for formalities among family members.
Smile Meng and his sister acquired some rare metals and materials.
Even Jing Hongchen's grandchildren have limited quotas for certain materials, since Jing Hongchen himself is a major consumer of rare metals.
"Hmm," An Zhen said. "Aside from those Immortal herbs, you can't rely too much on those herbs for your spirit power. The two Immortal herbs you absorbed, which have tens of thousands of years of cultivation, are enough to keep you in a state of accelerated cultivation, in addition to your enhanced talents, and benefit you to the Spirit Saint realm."
Every medicine has some degree of toxicity.
Even though Immortal Herb can help eliminate toxins and strengthen the body, repeated use can still cause side effects.
"I don't want to ruin my future. Spirit tools ultimately need Spirit Masters to control them," Laughing Hongchen said with some emotion.
The All-Continent Advanced Academy Soul Fighting Tournament gave Laughing Hongchen a different perspective on Spirit Master. Aside from An Zhen, every member of the Shrek team delivered a remarkably impressive performance.
Especially this time.
Ninth-Level Soul Engineers have been enslaved like this?!
Although Grandpa said that the other person's strength was unfathomable, it still dealt a significant blow to Laughing Hongchen.
" A higher spirit power level means a longer life." Meng Hongchen's reasoning was simple. Her beautiful blue eyes never left An Zhen. With her long, slender legs, she pressed her body directly into An Zhen's arms. "That way, I can have more time with Brother Xiao Zhen in the future."
"You." An Zhen gently patted Meng Hongchen's head.
As long as Sister Xiaomeng can cultivate in peace, that's fine.
Laughing Hongchen looked helpless.
Oh well, he's used to it by now.
The group left the palace treasury.
"Brother Xiaozhen, what's next?" Meng Hongchen asked.
"Go home and rest for a while," An Zhen said. "Grandpa and the others also need some time."
Although those things weren't difficult, they were still a considerable amount of work.
And he's been out for several days now.
Ziji and Qiu'er are waiting for him at home.
I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't even had time to think about Bing'er.
"Let's go then." Meng Hongchen wasn't particularly curious about the palace, and there was no point in staying here to help.
"Let's go." An Zhen turned to look at Xu Tianzhen.
"Me...do I have to go too?" Xu Tianzhen asked, her voice trembling with unease.
"From a security perspective, this is to prevent the Evil Soul Master from attacking His Majesty," An Zhen said seriously. "Therefore, it's best if I personally protect His Majesty."
"You weren't planning to take this opportunity to do something bad to me?!" The girl mustered her courage and said what she had always wanted to say. Her small, fair fists clenched, and Xu Tianzhen's thin body trembled slightly.
Xu Tianzhen remembered something her father had told her— True Hongchen had feelings for her.
Although lively and cheerful, Xu Tianzhen was not stupid, and the royal family naturally provided her with this kind of education.
An Zhen:...
Why would you think that?
An Zhen glanced at the girl's rather "androgynous" figure; he wasn't a sexually frustrated person.
It's said to be for safety, and that's indeed the case.
After all, news of Xu Tianzhen's ascension to the throne will likely spread throughout the country very soon. Moreover, the Holy Spirit Church, which has some knowledge of the Sun Moon Royal Family, can easily guess that Xu Tianzhen's sudden ascension to the throne, who was originally the least competitive for the throne, is very likely due to this suddenly emerging " True Hongchen ".
Both were exposed to the Holy Spirit Church's gaze, but Xu Tianzhen was an easy target.
" I've sent out all the Ninth-Level Soul Engineers, " An Zhen explained. "So for safety's sake, it's best if they stay with me during this time."
I don't believe it.
It seemed as if his past personality was resurfacing, and Xu Tianzhen shook his head and refused.
"Your Majesty!" An Zhen stepped forward, his body much taller than Xu Tianzhen's, and stood before her. "Do you remember our agreement? Please be obedient."
"I promise." The black-haired boy half-squatted down, his dark eyes fixed on Xu Tianzhen's bright, watery eyes. "This is better for both of us."
"you..."
"You're threatening me again!"
It seemed that some kind of emotion had reached its peak.
The anxiety and sadness of being "kidnapped".
In just one day, the huge difference between being a carefree princess and a puppet was too much for this girl who was only a teenager to bear.
My mind was constantly on edge, and then it suddenly snapped away.
Looking at An Zhen so close by, the little princess, who had grown up pampered by her father and brothers and was fearless since childhood, suddenly had a bold idea, "Awoo!"