Soul Tool Testing Area

On the Outer Court training field of Shrek Academy, a group of boys and girls were running laps around the field.

Ye Chen ran ahead at a steady pace, with Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao running alongside him.

As they ran, Huo Yuhao suddenly asked curiously, "Brother Chen, are you familiar with our homeroom teacher? When she came in, she called your name right away."

There had always been an air of mystery around Ye Chen, stirring others' curiosity.

His unprecedented martial soul, his unusual eyes, and his Soul Power Level that did not match his age—every single thing about him invited curiosity.

Ye Chen thought for a moment before saying, "It's a long story. You'll find out eventually."

He did not answer directly, instead leaving them in suspense.

The fewer people who knew about his identity, the better. It would save him from unnecessary trouble.

Huo Yuhao nodded. Since Ye Chen did not want to talk about it, he did not press further.

Everyone had their own secrets, and Huo Yuhao was no exception.

Wang Dong beside them was also looking at Ye Chen curiously. Compared to the others, she wanted even more to know the origins of Ye Chen's martial soul.

That ultimate light could even suppress her Light Goddess Butterfly.

The Light Attribute she possessed was already close to the ultimate level. In that case, Ye Chen's martial soul undoubtedly possessed the ultimate Light Attribute.

Though her heart was full of questions, Wang Dong did not ask aloud.

It was only her first time meeting Ye Chen. They were not close enough for her to ask such a question.

It involved one of his most important secrets.

An hour later, everyone changed clothes and returned to the classroom, weak all over, before sitting down to continue their lessons.

With swift and decisive action, Zhou Yi expelled the dozen or so students who had failed to meet the requirements. The once-crowded classroom suddenly became much more spacious.

This display of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys successfully cowed the remaining students, and none of them dared to argue with her again.

At Zhou Yi's request, everyone began introducing themselves in turn. Ye Chen had already introduced himself earlier and sat at the back of the classroom, looking rather bored.

Beside him was Xiao Xiao, staring at him with a face full of admiration, making him afraid to even look in her direction.

When Huo Yuhao mentioned that he had only eleven levels of soul power, the other students looked down on him somewhat. However, under Zhou Yi's pressure, not a single one dared to mock him aloud.

Ye Chen saw the faint disappointment in Huo Yuhao's eyes and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry. As long as you keep working hard, it won't be long before you surpass them."

Huo Yuhao nodded, and his gaze became resolute once more.

He did not catch the second meaning behind Ye Chen's words, taking them merely as comfort between friends.

Having friends who care about me feels so good! Feeling Ye Chen's concerned gaze, Huo Yuhao's heart was filled with warmth.

After everyone finished introducing themselves, Zhou Yi officially began the lesson.

Ye Chen propped himself against the desk, his mind occupied with other matters.

Mu En had already taught him all this knowledge. He had long since memorized it by heart.

Huo Yuhao beside him listened with intense concentration, looking eager for knowledge as he greedily absorbed every word.

During the noon break, Huo Yuhao was kept behind by Zhou Yi alone.

Ye Chen had originally wanted him to make a few grilled fish for him to try, but that plan had gone down the drain.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen could not help complaining about Zhou Yi in his heart.

If he could not eat grilled fish, then he could settle for taking advantage of the chance to cop a feel.

When he planned to invite Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao to the cafeteria, he discovered that the two of them had already left the classroom at some point.

Sitting alone in the empty classroom, Ye Chen felt like crying but had no tears. He decided to get something to eat by himself, since he still had things to do that afternoon.

Just then, Zhou Yi, who had previously left with Huo Yuhao, returned to the classroom.

Seeing that Ye Chen was the only one there, Zhou Yi said flatly, "Xiao Chen, come here. I have something to tell you."

Without waiting for Ye Chen's reply, she turned and hurried off again.

Couldn't this wait until after lunch? I'm still growing! Though he was extremely unwilling, he still quickly followed after her.

If he did not, he would just have to wait for the wrath of Zhou Yi, a Six-Ringed Soul Emperor.

After leaving the freshmen teaching building, Ye Chen headed toward the back of the academy, with a bewildered Huo Yuhao following beside him.

This is clearly your job, so why am I doing it for you?!

Ever since Zhou Yi had finished speaking with him, Ye Chen's inner complaints had not stopped.

Although he had originally planned to go there anyway, Zhou Yi's order instantly made him reluctant.

"Brother Chen, where are we going?" Huo Yuhao asked in confusion.

Although he had learned during the introductions that Ye Chen was a few months younger than him, he still addressed him as "Brother Chen."

His admiration for Ye Chen had long since surpassed the bounds of age.

"Do you know what a Soul Tool is?" Ye Chen did not answer, instead responding with a question.

"I know. Senior Bei Bei explained it to me before, so I have a general understanding." Huo Yuhao did not know why Ye Chen was asking this, but out of politeness, he answered seriously.

Ye Chen froze slightly. From the way Huo Yuhao addressed Bei Bei, it was clear that he had not joined the Tang Sect yet.

What the hell is my nephew doing? It's been days already, and he still hasn't recruited him!

There was no need to dwell on that for now. As long as Huo Yuhao had a certain understanding of Soul Tools, things would be simple.

It would save Ye Chen from having to explain everything again.

"I'll take you somewhere that can improve your strength." Ye Chen smiled meaningfully. After speaking in a deliberately mysterious tone, he continued onward.

Although Huo Yuhao was somewhat confused, he still followed out of his trust in Ye Chen.

After all, they were within the academy, and Zhou Yi had instructed him to follow Ye Chen.

Without Zhou Yi's help, it took the two of them nearly half an hour on foot to reach their destination.

Ye Chen was as familiar with the academy's routes as he was with his own home.

This only deepened Huo Yuhao's belief that Brother Chen's identity was far from ordinary.

A signboard beside them told him where they were.

Soul Tool Experiment Zone!

Why did Teacher Zhou have Brother Chen bring me to the Soul Tool Experiment Zone? Could it be that she wants me to become a Soul Engineer? Huo Yuhao stared blankly as he thought.

Sure enough, Ye Chen's next words confirmed his guess.

"Yuhao, this is the Soul Tool Experiment Zone. Teacher Zhou wants to see whether you have the potential to become a Soul Engineer. If you do, your strength will undoubtedly improve tremendously." Ye Chen patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and spoke with complete confidence.

Huo Yuhao nodded and followed Ye Chen inside.

He was not opposed to it at all. As long as it could increase his strength, he would accept without hesitation.

The early parts may follow the original story, but there definitely won't be no differences. Ye Chen obtaining his third soul ring will be a turning point, and there will absolutely be unexpected surprises then. Trust me.