Huo Yuhao: Time to Leave

Leng Yaozhu did not answer Huo Yuhao directly, but instead sighed, "Although the Spirit Pagoda is a top power on the continent, possessing such powerful technology as Spirit Soul, it still cannot compare to the Shrek Academy in certain aspects of its foundation."

This is a fact, and one that she had to admit.

Huo Yuhao listened attentively, without interrupting, simply waiting quietly for Leng Yaozhu to continue.

Leng Yaozhu continued, "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is a natural treasure land, said to have been discovered by the Sea God 20,000 years ago, and now belongs to the Tang Sect."

Upon hearing the words "Sea God," Huo Yuhao frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

Through his communication with Elder Jin, Sea God Tang San, has undergone a complete transformation in his mind.

He is no longer the hero who saved the continent, but a selfish and self- God.

Those legends, those stories, those praises passed down through generations, all became hypocritical and empty in his heart.

Huo Yuhao no longer holds the respect he once had for Sea God Tang San; instead, he feels a deep-seated wariness.

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 Tang Sect have always been in cahoots. Since Shrek Academy has agreed, they naturally have a way to get you a spot."

Huo Yuhao then asked, "What about Demon Island? Is it also part of the Tang Sect? Is it related to the Sea God?"

Leng Yaozhu shook her head. "Demon Island has nothing to do with the Sea God; it was discovered on the mainland two thousand years ago."

"That place was originally unclaimed land, but Shrek Academy seized it by virtue of its strength."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao thought to himself, "So this is territory that Shrek Academy seized."

Leng Yaozhu then added, "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is home to numerous Immortal Herb, each of which is highly beneficial to Soul Master, and many of them have already grown into Ferocious Beast."

"Demon Island is even more mysterious; the specifics are unknown, but according to records, it seems to be inhabited by Divine Power."

Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

A flicker of shock flashed in his Spirit Eyes, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Divine Power? God power?!"

Leng Yaozhu nodded. "That's right. Many forces on the continent suspect that it is the Land of Fallen Gods, that it fell from the Divine Realm, and therefore retains God power."

At this point, she snorted coldly, "It's just that Shrek Academy is too domineering and guards the place too tightly, making it impossible for other forces on the continent to get in. Therefore, these are just speculations and cannot be confirmed yet."

After hearing these words, Huo Yuhao finally understood why Aunt Leng had planned these two places for him.

These are all rare opportunities.

The Immortal Herb of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Divine Power of Demon Island —either one would be enough to drive countless Soul Master mad.

Seeing the longing and excitement in Huo Yuhao's eyes, Leng Yaozhu finally answered the question Huo Yuhao had asked earlier.

"You really won't learn anything here at the Shrek Academy. I'll talk to Shrek and help you get opportunities at these two places as soon as possible."

"After that, you will no longer need to be a student of the Shrek Academy."

"With your abilities, you'll have no problem graduating early from the Outer Court, which will allow you to leave Shrek Academy."

Hearing Leng Yaozhu's arrangements, Huo Yuhao felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Shrek's decision to keep him, whether for the safety or future of the academy, is simply treating him as a "tool."

What they value is 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 kinship.

He looked at Leng Yaozhu, his Spirit Eyes filled with gratitude, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Aunt Leng."

Leng Yaozhu was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then she smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite all of a sudden, child? It's only right that Aunt Leng does these things!"

Her tone was full of doting affection; in her heart, Huo Yuhao was not only her disciple, but also her child.

Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes. He was now in a dimly lit room with ancient blue brick walls and exquisitely carved patterns on the window frames. This was a stark contrast to the scene he had been in before.

However, Huo Yuhao was already used to this kind of experience. He knew that he had once again traveled from a world ten thousand years in the future to a world ten thousand years in the past.

He took a deep breath, then slowly got up and walked out of the Cultivation Room.

Outside, the sun is shining brightly.

The warm sunlight shone on the cobblestone path, casting dappled shadows.

There were no particularly tall buildings around, nor were there many creations made with "Soul Guidance Technology"; everything was so natural.

The eaves of distant houses gleamed softly in the sunlight, while nearby flowers and plants swayed gently in the breeze; everything appeared peaceful and rustic, tranquil and timeless.

Huo Yuhao glanced at the surrounding scenery, a resolute glint flashing in his Spirit Eyes.

A thought crossed his mind, "It's time to go!"

Ten thousand years later Shrek Academy's bizarre actions made Huo Yuhao lose all patience to stay any longer.

Although Shrek Academy was quite good to him ten thousand years ago, his original plan was to leave Shrek Academy after graduating from the Outer Court.

He is now a sixth-year student in the Outer Court.

He wasn't planning to enter the Inner Court, and even if he completed his studies on time, he would have to leave in another six months. But now he didn't want to wait any longer.

Huo Yuhao looked towards Sea God Island. He had already decided that his final "enemy" would be Sea God Tang San, which made him feel a sense of urgency.

He didn't want to waste any more time at the academy; he wanted to leave and build the Spirit Pagoda as soon as possible.

"Yuhao, are you going to go see what's going on?"

A voice came from afar, clear and loud, with a hint of excitement.

Huo Yuhao turned his head and saw a boy with pink and blue hair running over excitedly.

The figure shone like a flowing cloud in the sunlight, a radiant smile on his face—it was Wang Dong.

Wang Dong stopped in front of Huo Yuhao, her large, pinkish-blue eyes scanning him up and down, a hint of curiosity flashing in them.

Huo Yuhao usually cultivates at this time every day, so why did he finish early today?

She was a little confused, but didn't think much of it.

Huo Yuhao looked at the other person and asked, "What's all the commotion about?"

Wang Dong pointed into the distance. "I just heard about it too. A student wanted to join the academy, but it's not enrollment season yet, and she didn't have a letter of introduction, so a fight broke out."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat; it was somewhat similar to when he first joined the academy.

He looked at Wang Dong and asked, "Did the academy suffer a loss?"

Wang Dong nodded, a hint of seriousness flashing across his delicate face. "None of her peers are a match for her. The teachers haven't even made a move yet; they want to see just how strong she really is."

"So many students rushed over there. I think that given this person's strength, the academy might make an exception."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao also became interested.

"Let's go take a look together."