Huo Yuhao bit his lip tightly and subconsciously glanced at Dai Yu beside him, his eyes filled with helplessness.
"Poor talent? That may not be the case."
Just as the atmosphere was becoming awkward, Dai Yu suddenly spoke.
He wasn't discouraged by Zhang Lexuan's denial. Instead, he stepped forward and shielded Huo Yuhao behind him.
Looking straight at Zhang Lexuan, he curved his lips into a confident smile:
"Senior, you can't judge people by appearances alone.
Although Yuhao's Soul Power Level is low, the Soul Skill granted by his First Soul Ring is rather special."
"Oh?"
Zhang Lexuan raised her brows. She didn't seem to hold out much hope, but she still patiently asked:
"What's so special about it? Could it be a God Tier Soul Skill?"
Dai Yu shook his head, raised one finger, and said each word distinctly:
"His First Soul Skill is called—Spiritual Detection."
"Spiritual Detection?"
Zhang Lexuan was slightly stunned. Then, as if she had thought of something, a trace of astonishment flashed through her eyes.
Dai Yu pressed his advantage and continued:
"Since you're from Shrek Academy, Senior, you should know about the Soul Tool Department, right?
For the Soul Tool Department, what's the most important thing?
It isn't Soul Power Level, but Spiritual Power!
Yuhao's Martial Soul is the Spiritual Eye. He was born with powerful Spiritual Power, and with this Spiritual Detection Soul Skill...
He's a natural-born Soul Engineer candidate!
If he were placed in the Soul Tool Department, his value would absolutely be no lower than that of any so-called genius in the Martial Soul Department!"
Upon hearing the words "Soul Tool Department," the disappointment in Zhang Lexuan's eyes instantly vanished, replaced by intense interest.
Indeed.
As Soul Tools developed, the academy's emphasis on the Soul Tool Department increased year by year.
And Soul Masters with a Mental Attribute had a natural advantage when controlling and creating Soul Tools.
If this young man's Soul Skill really was Spiritual Detection...
Then for the Soul Tool Department, he was indeed an exceptionally rare talent!
Zhang Lexuan reassessed Huo Yuhao, who was hiding behind Dai Yu. This time, her gaze held a little more anticipation.
She nodded slightly and beckoned to Huo Yuhao, her tone becoming more solemn:
"If it's Spiritual Detection, then it really is interesting.
Little brother, don't be nervous.
If it's convenient, could you release your First Soul Skill at me?
Let me see exactly what makes your 'Spiritual Detection' special."
Huo Yuhao subconsciously looked at Dai Yu. Seeing Dai Yu nod slightly and give him an encouraging look, he finally took a deep breath and calmed his nerves.
"Then... Senior, forgive me."
Huo Yuhao spoke softly. He then closed his eyes slightly before abruptly opening them.
In an instant, a faint golden light flowed through his eyes. His originally deep-blue irises seemed to transform into translucent gemstones.
Immediately afterward, a glistening white Soul Ring slowly rose from beneath his feet.
Seeing that white Ten-Year Soul Ring, Zhang Lexuan had been mentally prepared, but a trace of regret still inevitably flashed through her eyes.
However, in the next second.
Huo Yuhao gave a soft shout:
"Spiritual Detection Share!"
An invisible Spiritual Power fluctuation instantly spread outward from Huo Yuhao as its center, accurately connecting to Zhang Lexuan's Sea of Consciousness.
Zhang Lexuan felt her mind jolt. Immediately afterward, the world before her eyes changed.
"This..."
The senior sister of Shrek Inner Court trembled violently. In her originally calm and gentle eyes, an incredulous shock erupted!
Her previously flat field of vision suddenly became three-dimensional!
Everything around her—even the textures of leaves in the blind spots behind her—appeared clearly in her mind.
Within a radius of several dozen meters, every movement of the wind and grass, the crawling of ants, and even the path of droplets falling from the distant treetops became clear down to the finest detail!
Even more frightening was that this detection wasn't static. It was dynamic prediction!
She could even sense the minute changes in the surrounding airflow, all of them covered by the Spiritual Detection. It was as if time itself had slowed at that moment.
How is this possible?!
Stormy waves surged through Zhang Lexuan's heart.
This clarity, this all-encompassing three-dimensional perception without any blind spots...
Let alone a Ten-Year Soul Skill—even a Ten-Thousand-Year Mental Soul Skill might not be able to achieve such a terrifying effect!
This was practically a divine skill!
For any Soul Master, especially a Control System Soul Master or Soul Engineer, possessing such an auxiliary skill would absolutely increase their combat power by several times over!
"Phew..."
A moment later, Huo Yuhao withdrew his Soul Power and looked at Zhang Lexuan somewhat nervously:
"Senior, this is my First Soul Skill..."
By this point, Zhang Lexuan had completely put away her earlier contempt and casual attitude.
She took a deep breath to calm her surging emotions, then stared intently at Huo Yuhao as if she were looking at an uncarved jade.
"Incredible..."
Zhang Lexuan couldn't help praising him:
"Although it's only a Ten-Year Soul Ring, the effect of this Soul Skill is absolutely the best of the best!
Little brother, your name is Huo Yuhao, right?
Based solely on this Soul Skill, you really do qualify to enter Shrek Academy—even to receive special admission to the Soul Tool Department!"
Hearing this affirmative evaluation, Huo Yuhao's face flushed with excitement. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with tears of joy.
He had done it!
He hadn't let Yu Ge down!
Beside him, Dai Yu watched Zhang Lexuan's stunned expression, the corners of his lips curving into a smile just as he had expected.
The skill granted by Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Million Year Soul Ring was still fundamentally a Million Year skill, even if it was disguised as a Ten-Year one.
It was more than enough to shock Zhang Lexuan, who was at the Soul Douluo level.
However...
What Dai Yu was more concerned about at this moment was the mechanical notification that suddenly rang out in his mind.
[Ping!] [The Host has successfully used "Huo Yuhao" to cause a powerful psychological impact on the key character "Zhang Lexuan" (shock/upending her understanding).] [The conditions for the "Borrowing Power to Suppress Others" assessment mechanism have been met.] [Congratulations, Host. You have successfully bound the key character: Zhang Lexuan!] [Current bound target: Zhang Lexuan (Affection: Friendly/Curious)] [Suppression Reward List activated: 1. Whenever the Host displays strength or methods beyond Zhang Lexuan's understanding in front of her, the Host may obtain attribute points. 2. If the Host can suppress Zhang Lexuan in strength or status, the Host may draw one of her Martial Soul talents or Soul Skills.]
Dai Yu's heart leaped.
So that was how it worked!
It wasn't limited to clashes of force, and he didn't even need to act personally.
As long as he used the people or events around him to cause the target psychological "suppression" or "impact," he could fulfill the binding conditions!
This system was more flexible than he had imagined.
Now that the binding had succeeded, it was naturally time to start harvesting benefits.
Dai Yu stepped forward and, without revealing his intentions, blocked Zhang Lexuan's overly heated gaze toward Huo Yuhao. He smiled faintly and said:
"What do you think, Senior?
I told you, Yuhao is a natural-born Soul Engineer candidate.
Can we go in now?"
(Today, I'll be releasing five extra chapters. Thank you all for your support!)
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