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Leng Yaozhu did not answer Huo Yuhao directly, but instead lamented, "Although the Spirit Pagoda is a top power on the continent and possesses powerful technology like Spirit Souls, it still cannot match Shrek Academy in terms of certain foundations."
This was a fact, and something she had to admit.
Huo Yuhao listened intently; he didn't interrupt, but simply waited quietly for Leng Yaozhu to continue.
Leng Yaozhu went on, "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is a natural treasure land. It is said that the Sea God discovered it twenty thousand years ago, and it now belongs to the Tang Sect."
Hearing the words "Sea God," Huo Yuhao's brow furrowed slightly, and a trace of gravity flashed in his eyes.
Through his communication with Elder Jin, the image of the Sea God Tang San in his heart had undergone a World-shaking transformation.
He was no longer the hero who saved the continent, but a selfish deity. Those legends, those stories, and that praise passed down through generations had all become hypocritical and hollow in his heart.
The current Huo Yuhao no longer felt respect for the Sea God Tang San; instead, he felt a deep-seated vigilance.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Aunt Leng, since the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well belongs to the Tang Sect, does Shrek Academy also have the right to use it?"
Leng Yaozhu chuckled. "Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect have always been as thick as thieves. Since Shrek Academy has agreed, they will naturally have a way to get you a spot."
Huo Yuhao asked again, "What about Devils Island? Does it also belong to the Tang Sect? Is it related to the Sea God?"
Leng Yaozhu shook her head. "Devils Island has nothing to do with the Sea God. It was discovered on the continent two thousand years ago."
"It was originally a masterless land, but Shrek Academy occupied it by relying on their strength."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao thought to himself, 'So it's territory that Shrek Academy snatched away.'
Leng Yaozhu then added, "Many Immortal Herbs grow in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and every single one is of great benefit to a Spirit Master. Among them, there are even many that have grown into Vicious Beasts."
"Devils Island is even more mysterious; the specific details are unknown, but according to records, there seems to be the presence of Divine Power there."
Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat at those words.
A flash of shock passed through his Spirit Eyes, and he couldn't help but say, "Divine Power? The power of a deity?!"
Leng Yaozhu nodded. "Exactly. Many powers on the continent suspect that it is a place where a god fell, something that dropped from the God Realm, which is why residual Divine Power remains."
At this point, she gave a cold snort. "It's just that Shrek Academy is too overbearing; they guard it so strictly that other powers on the continent can't enter at all. Therefore, these are just speculations and cannot be confirmed."
After hearing all this, Huo Yuhao finally understood why Aunt Leng was planning for him to visit these two places.
These were both rare Opportunities.
The Immortal Herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the Divine Power of Devils Island—either one was enough to drive countless Spirit Masters mad.
Seeing the desire and excitement in Huo Yuhao's eyes, Leng Yaozhu finally answered the question Huo Yuhao had raised earlier.
"You indeed won't learn anything more by staying at Shrek Academy. I will communicate with Shrek to let you obtain the Opportunities from these two places as soon as possible. After that, you will no longer need your status as a Shrek Academy Student."
"With your strength then, it will be no problem at all to apply for early graduation from the Outer Court, so you can leave Shrek Academy."
Listening to Leng Yaozhu's arrangements, Huo Yuhao felt a warmth in his heart.
Shrek wanted to keep him, whether for the academy's safety or its future; they were merely treating him as a 'tool.' What they valued was his worth, his talent, and his potential.
But Leng Yaozhu valued him as a person. What he felt from Leng Yaozhu was not a transaction, but familial affection.
He looked at Leng Yaozhu, his Spirit Eyes full of gratitude, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Aunt Leng."
Leng Yaozhu was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then she smiled. "You child, why are you being so polite all of a sudden? Isn't it only right for Aunt Leng to do these things?"
Her tone was full of doting; in her heart, Huo Yuhao was not only her Disciple but also her child.
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Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes. He was currently in a slightly dim room with ancient green brick walls and windows carved with exquisite patterns—a World away from the scene he had just been in.
However, Huo Yuhao had long since grown accustomed to such experiences. He knew he had once again Transmigrated from the World Ten Thousand Years in the future back to Ten Thousand Years ago.
He took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and walked out of the cultivation room.
Outside, warm sunlight spilled onto the small stone-paved path, casting mottled shadows. There were no overly tall buildings nearby, nor were there many creations of 'Soul Tool Technology'; everything was so natural.
The distant eaves glowed softly in the sun, while nearby flowers and grass swayed gently in the breeze. Everything seemed peaceful and ancient, tranquil and far-reaching.
Huo Yuhao glanced at his surroundings, a flash of determination in his Spirit Eyes.
A thought arose in his heart: "It's time to leave!"
The 'shady operations' of Shrek Academy Ten Thousand Years in the future had exhausted Huo Yuhao's patience to stay any longer.
Although the Shrek Academy of Ten Thousand Years ago treated him quite well, his original plan had been to leave Shrek Academy after graduating from the Outer Court.
Now, he was already a sixth-year Student in the Outer Court.
Since he didn't plan to enter the Inner Court, he would have had to leave in another half year even if he finished his studies on time, but now he didn't want to wait any longer.
Huo Yuhao looked toward Sea God Island. He had already determined that his ultimate 'enemy' would be the Sea God Tang San, which gave him a sense of urgency.
He didn't want to waste any more time at the academy; he wanted to leave and establish the Spirit Pagoda as soon as possible.
"Yuhao, are you going to watch the excitement too?" A voice came from a distance, crisp and loud, carrying a hint of excitement.
Huo Yuhao turned and saw a youth with pink-blue hair running over excitedly. That figure was like a flowing cloud in the sunlight, his face brimming with a bright smile—it was Wang Dong.
Wang Dong came to a stop in front of Huo Yuhao, those large pink-blue eyes sizing him up with a hint of curiosity.
At this time every day, Huo Yuhao would be Cultivating. Had he finished early today? She was a bit puzzled but didn't think much of it.
Huo Yuhao looked at him and asked, "What excitement?"
Wang Dong pointed into the distance. "I just heard that a Student wants to join the academy. Since it's not the enrollment period and she doesn't have a recommendation letter, a fight broke out."
Huo Yuhao's heart jumped at the news; this was somewhat similar to when he had first joined the academy.
He looked at Wang Dong and asked, "Did the academy lose out?"
Wang Dong nodded, a trace of gravity flashing across his exquisite face. "None of our peers are a match for her. The teachers haven't made a move yet, as they also want to see how strong she really is."
"So quite a few Students have rushed over. I think with this person's strength, the academy might make an exception."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao also became interested.
"Then let's go take a look together."
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
2 Reviews = 1 Extra Chapter
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