Seeing the two students under her supervision being taken away by the enforcement team, Shen Yi felt somewhat helpless.
She could not make a move. If she attacked the enforcement team, the nature of the situation would change entirely.
She could only follow proper procedures to get them released. However, judging by the Spirit Transmission Tower's strict stance on enforcing Federation law, they would likely remain detained for some time.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi glanced again at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena.
Both were only ten years old, yet already three-ring Spirit Elders.
Even within the inner courtyard, ten-year-old prodigies were merely Great Spirit Masters. Their rate of advancement could not compare to these two. Not to mention that Huo Yuhao's spiritual power had already reached the Spirit Abyss realm. Such strength required a powerful physical foundation to support it. His base must have been exceptionally solid, not something achieved through pills.
Moreover, she had overheard their conversation. Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena were ranked eighth and thirteenth on the Junior Genius Rankings.
That ranking was highly reliable. It could be considered a reserve list for the Continental Rankings. Those who remained on it had a very high chance of becoming powerful Battle Armor Masters in the future.
To be listed at such a young age meant their futures were incredibly promising.
So these were the geniuses of the Spirit Transmission Tower?
Shen Yi pressed her lips together, her brows slightly furrowed.
Watching Xie Xie lead his teacher away, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena walked toward the snack street together.
Along the way, Huo Yuhao asked, "Has Shrek Academy's assessment always been like this?"
Gu Yuena shook her head. "I'm not entirely sure…"
She paused, then seemed to recall something. "But it's probably been this way for many years. My teacher once mentioned discussing it with Atlas Douluo."
Huo Yuhao slowed his steps slightly but did not pursue the topic further. Instead, he asked, "Does Tianfeng Douluo often talk to you about Atlas Douluo? Does she still have feelings for Yun Ming?"
Gu Yuena tapped her chin thoughtfully. "Most likely. Lately, when she looks at us, there's often a nostalgic expression in her eyes. She might be seeing us as herself and Atlas Douluo from the past."
"Atlas Douluo never married. Even though he clearly rejected my teacher, she still hasn't let go. Still, she can separate personal matters from official ones. Outsiders wouldn't notice."
Huo Yuhao sighed softly. "Spirit beast physical therapy suddenly sounds like a good idea. What do you think, Na'er?"
Perhaps he should ask Xue'er to help Tianfeng Douluo cool down a bit.
Gu Yuena nodded seriously.
To prevent Teacher Leng from making a mistake due to emotional matters and heading toward a bad outcome, she also felt physical therapy might be necessary.
Maybe she should contact Emperor Tian.
As she thought about this, the two of them stepped into the snack street.
Gu Yuena's eyes lit up instantly.
The setting sun cast a golden glow over the street. The air was filled with the rich, mingling aromas of various foods.
They walked side by side through the lively street, surrounded by the chatter of vendors and the laughter of diners.
Gu Yuena suddenly stopped. Her black eyes sparkled with excitement, and her small nose twitched slightly like a curious little animal.
She was wearing a light purple dress. Her black hair draped naturally over her shoulders, reflecting a soft glow under the sunlight, blending harmoniously with the lively atmosphere around her.
Huo Yuhao looked at her and smiled faintly. "What do you want to try?"
Gu Yuena blinked, then asked, "Yuhao, what do you like? Where do you want to go?"
"Me?" Huo Yuhao was slightly surprised.
"Yes." She stepped closer, smiling gently. "You're always busy with serious matters. You've never really shown your preferences, so I can't tell. Right now, only you know what I like, but I don't know what you like. That's not fair."
She lightly tugged at his sleeve. "Since we came together, we should both enjoy it."
A gentle breeze passed, carrying the warm, lively scent of the street. Huo Yuhao looked at her expectant expression and smiled softly. "Alright. I'll tell you."
He glanced toward the shops ahead. "I like…"
Later that evening, as the air grew cooler, the two parted ways in front of the Spirit Transmission Tower. Huo Yuhao turned and headed home.
Suddenly, his shoulder felt slightly heavier, accompanied by a cool sensation.
"It's much quieter at this hour."
He turned his head. A tiny, three-inch-tall snow-white figure sat on his shoulder, swinging her legs. It was a miniature Snow Empress, dressed in an exquisite ice-blue gown, her silver-white hair faintly glowing in the moonlight.
Her divine consciousness usually rested within the Eye of Life during the day, much like Elder Electrolux in the past. She rarely appeared, only manifesting at night after recovering her strength.
According to her, this reduced the consumption of her divine consciousness. However, Huo Yuhao suspected there was more to it.
"How are things in the Extreme North, Xue'er?" he asked.
The Snow Empress gave him a helpless glance but did not correct how he addressed her this time. "Everything is going smoothly. The Sea Princess has already submitted. With Liya here and their bloodline already weakened, they had no intention of going to war."
Huo Yuhao nodded. "That's good."
"You don't need to worry about me," she said softly. "Besides the Ice God Pearl, there is another divine artifact in the Extreme North. Xiao Bai found it while I was in seclusion, and I can use it. With my current strength, no one there can threaten me."
Huo Yuhao's expression twitched slightly.
Another divine artifact?
Just how many gods had fallen in the Divine Realm?
The Divine Realm governed countless planes. If divine artifacts had fallen onto the Douluo Continent, then others must have scattered across different worlds, perhaps even drifting through the cosmos.
If nearly ten had appeared here alone, it was reasonable to assume that the number of fallen gods was far from small.
According to his memories, the Divine Realm once had over ten thousand divine officials, including more than eighteen hundred Third-Class Gods, over two hundred Second-Class Gods, and eighteen First-Class Gods at the chief god level.
With numbers like that, how many had the Golden Dragon King actually killed?
Or perhaps, with only one severely injured God King holding the realm together, how many gods had been sent forward just to hold it back?
Given the Golden Dragon King's terrifying physical strength, ordinary divine attacks might not even have been able to break its defenses.
"I feel like I missed quite a lot," Huo Yuhao muttered. "We should move up the plan to build a burial site for the Golden Dragon King."
At least… that old fellow probably had no regrets when he died.
Beside him, the Snow Empress chuckled softly, chatting with him as she shared various insights about the Spirit Transmission Tower.
"Last time, we were talking about the Light and Dark Douluo. Back then, the Spirit Transmission Tower had two quasi-divine beings, one demigod, and five Super Douluos… and she still charged in alone…"
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