Huo Yuhao was momentarily stunned.
He immediately understood Fan Yu's meaning and released his mental power to "touch" the module, filling the depressions in the soul guide formation.
At the same time, he took out a blank core module and, as if stamping it, replicated the formation one-to-one.
A faint, successful glimmer flashed.
[Altered the fate of Huo Yuhao and Shrek Academy, +1250 Fortune Points!]
Holy crap!
It actually worked?
Fan Yu once again marveled at Huo Yuhao's monstrous talent, followed by a surge of motivation.
"If you can master it this way, then there's no need to slowly... slowly follow along observing the carving process."
"Come to me tomorrow, and I'll directly provide you with pre-carved soul guide formations!"
Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement. Before he could even thank him, Fan Yu had already flown away.
He really is impatient.
Turning his head,
he met Ma Xiaotao's stunned expression.
—Although she was from the Martial Soul Department, she had heard about the Soul Tool Department and naturally understood how difficult this was!
But remembering Huo Yuhao's past achievements, everything seemed to become "reasonable" again.
Ma Xiaotao could only give a thumbs-up.
"Little Yuhao, is there just no area you're weak in?"
"From now on, big sister's soul tools are all in your hands!"
"Of course," Huo Yuhao said simply. "And Wang Dong's too, they'll definitely be the best!"
Ma Xiaotao grinned, very happy.
Wang Dong, however, looked hesitant...
Huo Yuhao had noticed this for a while and took the opportunity to ask.
"Wang Dong, you seem quite resistant to soul tools?"
"Ah... I don't know why either," Wang Dong scratched his head. "There's always a voice telling me that soul tools are just a minor path, and focusing on cultivating your martial soul is the true path."
Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched.
What kind of nonsense is this?
"Brother Lan, what's wrong with Wang Dong?" Huo Yuhao sought help off-field.
Zhuge Lan naturally knew this was the work of the Tang San.
But if he explained, Wang Dong's identity might also be exposed.
Then how could he watch the show?
"A psychological issue, just correct him," Zhuge Lan said nonchalantly. "The method is simple. Later, create some soul tools and beat him with them. A lesson from reality will make him obedient."
Huo Yuhao didn't think too much about it.
Anyway, Wang Dong wasn't going to become a soul engineer, and learning how to use soul tools was simple.
It was the same whether they corrected him sooner or later.
The three flew towards the Inner Court, with Ma Xiaotao taking the opportunity to explain.
Shrek originally didn't have an Outer Court, only an Inner Court full of "monsters."
But the three empires' demand for excellent soul masters was too great, forcing Shrek to establish the Outer Court, where a six-year program completed all subjects for graduation.
However, usually by the fourth grade, sufficiently talented individuals could pass the assessment to enter the Inner Court.
Only true freaks could be directly invited to join, like Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.
Flying over the Sea God's Lake for the first time, Huo Yuhao was a little nervous, wondering if he would encounter any difficulties.
Then he spotted Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and Cai Mei'er in the distance, waving towards them.
The tension in his heart immediately vanished.
As they got closer.
"Follow your Eldest Senior Brother," Yan Shaozhe said with a smile. "As mentioned before, once you enter the Inner Court, you'll live with your Eldest Senior Brother. There are many standalone houses nearby; just pick one you like."
"Okay, Eldest Senior Brother."
Huo Yuhao finally had time to observe the Inner Court.
The Sea God Island was very quiet, as if few people lived there, peaceful and tranquil like a paradise.
The Golden Tree, visible even from the Outer Court, radiated a rich life energy that was refreshing and uplifting.
Various pavilions and towers were built around the Golden Tree, concealed by tall vegetation, forming an integrated whole.
Full of vitality.
Yan Shaozhe stopped near the Golden Tree, pointing to the tallest pavilion.
"This is where Mei'er and I live."
"Next to it is Xiaotao's."
"There are six vacant spots nearby. Wang Dong has already chosen one. Junior Brother, you pick one to move into."
Hearing this, Wang Dong seemed to want to say something but stopped.
Yan Shaozhe naturally noticed but pretended not to see.
You're the one pretending to be a boy; now you can't complain, can you?
"Wang Dong and I can live together," Huo Yuhao said. "We practice dual cultivation every day; running back and forth would be troublesome. This is the most convenient."
"Oh? Is that so?" Yan Shaozhe raised his tone. "But two people aren't as convenient as one. I remember you, Junior Brother, have to go to the bathhouse every day."
The implication was obvious.
"Eldest Senior Brother, you're meddling too much!" Wang Dong said angrily. "We need to train our Martial Soul Fusion Skill and also practice dual... practice together. Of course, living together is best!"
Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and Cai Mei'er all smiled.
Even Ma Xiaotao looked at Wang Dong with an inexplicable expression—whether she had noticed something or was just enjoying the gossip like Xiao Xiao.
But regardless,
the matter of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong "cohabitating" was settled just like that.
"Then I'll leave you here," Ma Xiaotao waved. "I need to continue cultivating, try to break through a few more levels before the Soul Master Grand Tournament!"
Ma Xiaotao descended downwards.
This time, Mu En took the lead, flying towards the towering Golden Tree.
Huo Yuhao thought of something and moved closer to Yan Shaozhe.
"Eldest Senior Brother, can you get me some meat from ten-thousand-year soul beasts?"
"What's it for specifically?" Yan Shaozhe asked.
"To test the Soul Beast Alchemy that Brother Lan taught..."
Huo Yuhao gave a rough explanation.
It made Yan Shaozhe's eyes shine. If this succeeded, the benefits would be endless!
"No problem!"
"Later, your Eldest Senior Brother will personally hunt a few ten-thousand-year soul beasts and bring them back in an ice-attribute storage ring, guaranteed fresh!"
"But once the pills are refined, can you give your Eldest Senior Brother a few?"
Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement.
After these pills were refined, the Holy Flame Sect definitely couldn't consume them all. He planned to sell the excess.
Shrek Academy was a good potential customer.
The group had now flown close to the Golden Tree and discovered its main structure was a three-story building, simple yet carrying a sense of antiquity and vicissitude.
A black plaque hung above, with three gilded characters—Sea God Pavilion!
Mu En pushed the door open first, and the others entered.
The previously unremarkable three-story building suddenly lit up with a golden radiance without warning, coating the entire structure in gold.
Huo Yuhao and the other were also within the coverage area. A warm, thick, luminous energy subtly and silently drilled into his body.
He instinctively activated the Muscle Transformation Manual, actively absorbing the scattered golden light, forming a small golden vortex.
The progress of the Muscle Transformation Manual skyrocketed, while a faint, ancient bronze color appeared on his skin, undimmed even by the golden light.
"Such rich life energy!" the Skydream Iceworm exclaimed. "There's so much here, surely it's fine if I take a sip?"
"Go ahead and absorb, you're already exposed anyway," Zhuge Lan said.
"Better not be too unrestrained, exercise a little restraint," Electrolux advised cautiously. "The owner of this aura is not far from my level in my previous life."
The several spirit souls became more solemn.
Electrolux in his previous life was a "god who refused godhood." Was this the work of an actual deity?
"It's fine," Zhuge Lan said again. "Absorb to your heart's content. I'll take responsibility for the rest."
As a being even more mysterious than Elder Electrolux, his words carried weight.
The spirit souls immediately rushed out of the mental world, greedily devouring as much as they could.
They created several small golden vortices, making Yan Shaozhe and Cai Mei'er's hearts ache.
Mu En pursed his lips, nervously watching Huo Yuhao.
Confirming that the half-god's divine sense hadn't emerged, he subtly breathed a sigh of relief.
These spirit souls couldn't absorb that much.
If that one came out, it might suck the place dry!
In comparison,
Wang Dong nearby also had some gains, but only his torso and right arm emitted golden light, and he didn't form a golden vortex either.
Who knows how much time passed.
Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes, delightedly discovering that the Muscle Transformation Manual had advanced to 99%.
He would soon achieve perfection and move on to the next stage!