During the days Furina spent traveling to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Shrek Academy was quite lively. Two generations of the Shrek Seven Devils had gathered together, a rare occasion for them to be in one place.
The first day was naturally spent sparring, primarily for exchange. After several rounds, everyone discovered an interesting phenomenon: no matter how the teams were split, as long as Huo Yuhao was on a side, that side would almost certainly gain the advantage and even claim the final victory.
The supportive utility of his First Soul Skill was ridiculously strong, and he had mastered the use of his Second Soul Skill, Simulate, to a creative degree. He could pull off various disruptive tricks with ease; opponents simply couldn't tell which attack was real and which was a feint.
As for his Third Soul Skill, Demon Eye, it was almost impossible to defend against. Even Ma Xiaotao, who had the highest cultivation, would plunge into an illusion the moment she met that gaze.
Later, it simply turned into a direct confrontation between the older generation and the new generation. It was truly not easy for Ma Xiaotao and her group to take down all the newcomers on Huo Yuhao's side.
In addition to his first Martial Soul, the Martial Soul Eyes, Huo Yuhao also possessed a Second Martial Soul, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion. As an Ultimate Ice Martial Soul, it perfectly suppressed the Evil Fire of Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix, and even Ling Luochen's ice element was completely countered by him. In an instant, the strength of the opposing side's two major generals was significantly discounted.
After the fight, everyone surrounded Huo Yuhao with heaps of praise. Ling Luochen, in particular, looked at Huo Yuhao with a clear hint of favor in her eyes; she even proactively suggested that she wanted to Cultivate with him, hoping to use the opportunity to take a step further.
At that moment, Wang Dong was like a kitten protecting its food, fur standing on end as he blocked the way in front of Huo Yuhao, looking as if he wanted to hiss at Ling Luochen.
Ling Luochen didn't understand what was going on at first, but after someone quietly told her the relevant information about Wang Dong's Martial Soul, she suddenly realized.
"Young people really know how to play," she sighed silently in her heart, feeling a bit of regret. Had she just missed out on another Prince Charming?
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The next morning, everyone officially joined the Shrek Supervision Corps.
Huo Yuhao didn't hide anything and spoke plainly in front of Elder Xuan: during his time at the academy, he would fulfill the duties and responsibilities of an inspection panel member, but when he graduated or if the Axis Cult needed him, he would leave.
Ma Xiaotao and the others thought Elder Xuan would get angry, as the old man had always been known for his fiery temper. To everyone's surprise, Elder Xuan simply nodded calmly and agreed quite readily.
Subsequently, the group set off for the Mingdou Mountain Range. Huo Yuhao knew in his heart that there, he would see the man his mother often spoke of.
During the journey, Dai Yueheng found Huo Yuhao and took the initiative to speak.
He had heard about Huo Yuhao's situation from his younger brother and had already severely disciplined Dai Huabin.
As for the experiences of Huo Yuhao and his mother, he truly had been unaware. For most of these years, he had been Cultivating and studying at Shrek, returning to the White Tiger Dukes Mansion only a handful of times, and he had never heard his mother or brother mention these matters.
He expressed his apologies with a sincere tone and promised to provide compensation for the suffering Huo Yuhao and his mother had endured over the years, hoping that Huo Yuhao would accept it regardless.
Huo Yuhao didn't give a clear answer, merely brushing it off with a vague response.
The revenge that needed to be taken, he would still take. Besides Dai Huabin, the Duchess of White Tiger and the Duke of White Tiger himself were both on his list.
Especially that man—since you were mother's husband, why did you never come to see her even once? If you had only shown a single sign of your stance, mother wouldn't have suffered such torment, nor would she have waited all those years clinging to that ethereal hope.
If Furina hadn't secretly helped back then, allowing him and his mother Huo Yuner to leave that place, his mother would likely have been killed long ago.
Therefore, debts that must be repaid, will be repaid. Revenge that must be taken, will be taken.
As for Dai Yueheng... Huo Yuhao had his own standards. This young master indeed rarely appeared at the White Tiger Dukes Mansion, and he had never seen him colluding with the Duchess or Dai Huabin. As long as he didn't block his path to revenge, Huo Yuhao wouldn't make things difficult for him.
Moreover, what he wanted wasn't necessarily anyone's life. He simply wanted those people to taste the suffering and hardships he had endured back then.
He, Huo Yuhao, had always been clear about his debts of gratitude and grudges.
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Star Dou Great Forest, Lake of Life.
Di Tian brought Furina back from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and went straight to the lakeside. He bowed slightly, his tone respectful: "My Lord."
Slight ripples appeared on the lake's surface, and Gu Yuena's figure slowly emerged from the water. She seemed to have grown accustomed to appearing in human form; this time, she was still the same cold and ethereal Gu Yuena.
"What is it, Di Tian? You finished your business so quickly?" Her gaze swept past Di Tian and landed on Furina, pausing slightly.
She sensed that Furina's strength had progressed another step. This was far faster than the human cultivation speed she knew—the aura of the Water God was stronger, and the aura of the Goddess of Life had also increased by a level. This must be the reason why she bore two God Trials at such a young age.
"Indeed, My Lord." Di Tian took out several Immortal Herbs from his robes and offered them with both hands. "Additionally, I have obtained several Immortal Herbs, which I hope will be of help to My Lord's injuries."
He had selected Immortal Herbs related to healing and the Dragon Clan, each of which was of significant age.
Gu Yuena glanced at them indifferently and sighed softly. "There is no need. While these Immortal Herbs are good, they are of little help to my injuries. I am a Divine Rank powerhouse; even if these Immortal Herbs were a hundred thousand years old, they would be mere mundane objects to me. Just like a human eating an Apple, how much effect could it have?"
She withdrew her gaze. "It is not as effective as soaking in the Lake of Life. Keep them for yourselves."
Although Di Tian was prepared for this, a flash of disappointment still crossed his eyes. "Very well, My Lord."
He paused, then added, "Additionally, My Lord, I intend to take Bi Ji and several other Vicious Beasts to the Sunset Forest."
Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow slightly, showing some curiosity. "Oh? Why?"
Furina spoke up before Di Tian, grinning. "I found a precious land and need some hands to help garrison it. That place is of great benefit to the cultivation of Soul Beasts, especially plant-type ones. These Immortal Herbs were found there."
She paused and then said, "Furthermore, I have successfully attracted the hatred of a certain God King. I believe he will soon take action against me."
Gu Yuena looked at her nonchalant smile, somewhat puzzled. "Then why can you still smile? Shouldn't this be a bad thing?"
"It is a bad thing," Furina blinked. "But I'm not afraid. Maybe it can even turn into a good thing. I have the Goddess of Life and the Water God backing me up. Besides, don't I have you as a partner?"
Gu Yuena shook her head, her expression indifferent. "I will not take action casually. Do not think too highly of me. Moreover, I currently have at most the strength of a First-Class God and still carry old injuries. Even if the opponent is just a newly ascended God King, I can at most resist for a bit."
"That goes without saying." Furina nodded. "I haven't put all my eggs in one basket. I also know it's inconvenient for you to act right now; if things go wrong, it might even give that Lord God King an excuse to make a scene."
She understood in her heart that the Silver Dragon King card could not be played lightly. Matters involving the Dragon God and the God Realm were too complex. Unless she completed her God Trial, she must not act rashly.
"Let's not talk about that for now." Furina pulled the topic back. "Let's continue with the precious land. There are two remnant souls of Dragon Kings there, but I reckon you won't be able to use them either, so just let them continue to maintain the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and nourish those Immortal Herbs. I need Di Tian or other Vicious Beasts to stay there and guard it. It's best if Di Tian goes too, since he is the strongest, infinitely close to Divine Rank, and least likely to have anything go wrong."
Gu Yuena didn't hesitate much and nodded in agreement. "That is no problem."
She asked, "Are there any other requirements?"
"Just don't eat all the grass there."
"That is also not a problem," Gu Yuena's tone was indifferent. "Soul Beasts are not as greedy and cunning as you humans. We can even take nothing from those Immortal Herbs."
"No need to be so polite," Furina waved her hand with a smile. "Cooperation is naturally about mutual benefit and win-win results. Just don't touch the fire I left there, nor the two small trees that just sprouted."
One was the tree of life, and the other was the Son of Heaven Fruit Divine Tree. The former was her God Trial object, crucial and must be absolutely safe.
The latter was not as critical by comparison, but its effects surpassed many Immortal Herbs, especially the point about enhancing Bloodline. By the time of the Ultimate Douluo era, top-tier Martial Souls would be everywhere, and those without strong Bloodlines would be worse off than dogs; the value of this item would only increase.
Speaking of Ultimate Douluo and the issue of Martial Soul Bloodlines, Furina suddenly thought of something quite interesting.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul actually became a True Dragon Martial Soul later on? To be on the same level as Di Tian's Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King? That was a bit funny. If you're a True Dragon Martial Soul, you don't even have Ultimate Lightning? Evolving into the stronger Bright Holy Dragon, and you can't even produce Ultimate Light?
How embarrassing.
Furthermore, the original setting for the Bright Holy Dragon's status in the Dragon Clan was only at the Elder level, weaker than Di Tian. If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon counted as a True Dragon, shouldn't the Bright Holy Dragon be even stronger? Could it be that as long as one has a trace of True Dragon Bloodline, they can directly claim to have a True Dragon Martial Soul? Then could a Flood Dragon also say it's a Dragon?
Forget it, this is straying too far.
In any case, with the Son of Heaven Fruit, those Martial Souls with Bloodlines could all evolve. Perhaps the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, by eating this thing, really could become a genuine True Dragon Martial Soul. And those ordinary Tool Spirits without Bloodlines could probably also be strengthened or evolved.
Furina withdrew her thoughts and looked at Gu Yuena. "Then it's settled. Di Tian will go to the Sunset Forest to guard it, and you should make arrangements on your end."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly, accepting the matter.
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