The Human Emperor Banner's Initial Conception, Ma Xiaotao's Impatience

At the same time, at the Soul Tool Department of Shrek Academy.

Fan Yu was currently showing Huo Yuhao around the soul tool facilities.

"This is the production area for Level 1 Soul Tools, primarily used for crafting basic soul rays, soul shields..."

Fan Yu gestured toward a row of workshops on the left, explaining as they walked.

Huo Yuhao followed behind Fan Yu, his eyes wide with wonder.

Looking at the dazzling array of soul tools and precision crafting instruments, he felt as though a brand-new door had been opened for him.

Meanwhile, inside his Sea of Consciousness, Zhao Ze was leaning back on a soft couch, his gaze sweeping rapidly over everything outside, absorbing all the knowledge regarding soul tools.

He turned his head toward Electrolux beside him and asked with a smile:

"What do you think? Are these soul tools of the Douluo Continent similar to the special equipment from your plane?"

Electrolux nodded, a hint of curiosity in his eyes:

"They are indeed quite similar.

These soul tools are powered by soul power; the essence is the same, only the energy systems differ."

He paused, looked at Zhao Ze, and asked with a puzzled expression:

"You asked me this suddenly—do you have some sort of plan?"

Zhao Ze sat up straight, his expression turning serious:

"That's right. I need your help. Let's craft a one-of-a-kind soul tool together.

It will be capable of absorbing both soul and soul power simultaneously, fusing the two to unleash its might.

Let's call it the Myriad Souls... er, the Human Emperor Banner."

Electrolux was taken aback, instinctively furrowing his brows as he said with caution:

"Using souls and soul power at the same time? What a sinister design! What do you intend to use it for?"

"What are you thinking?"

Zhao Ze scoffed and waved his hand.

"I am not that kind of cruel person.

This soul tool will only be used to absorb the souls and soul power of Evil Soul Masters.

Those fellows have committed countless atrocities and harmed innumerable innocents. Rather than letting their souls dissipate into the heavens and earth, it is better to use them as our stepping stones—a form of recycling, if you will."

Upon hearing this, Electrolux breathed a sigh of relief and nodded:

"That makes sense.

After all, with your strength, if you truly wished to do evil, this continent would have been plunged into misery long ago.

Rest assured, I will assist you with all my might regarding the aspects of soul power."

While they were speaking, Fan Yu had finished showing Huo Yuhao around the entire Soul Tool Department.

The two walked through a long corridor and arrived before an independent workshop at the very end.

Fan Yu opened the door and gestured for Huo Yuhao to enter:

"This is a private workshop specifically allocated to you by the Academy. The tools and basic materials inside are all brand new. From now on, you can conduct your daily assembly and soul tool production here."

Huo Yuhao walked into the workshop and was instantly stunned.

The room was spacious and bright, with shelves against the walls filled with various metal ores, core array blueprints, and precision tools.

"My goodness... so many things!"

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but exclaim. He hadn't even known what a soul tool was before, and now he possessed such a luxurious private workshop.

"These are the basic configurations for soul tool research."

Fan Yu looked at his surprised expression, the corners of his mouth curling upward slightly.

"Once your Soul Master rank improves and you create better soul tools, the Academy will provide you with higher-tier equipment.

It is getting late now. If you are interested in soul tools, you can look through the textbooks here first to familiarize yourself with the basic theories.

You can come here for lessons tomorrow evening."

Their Soul Tool Department was short on people, so they would naturally go all out to recruit any student who showed interest!

"Thank you, Teacher Fan Yu!"

Huo Yuhao quickly said respectfully.

Fan Yu nodded, turned, and left the workshop, gently pulling the door shut behind him.

Huo Yuhao was left alone in the room.

The next second, two illusory figures slowly emerged from his Sea of Consciousness and landed beside him.

"Master! Elder Yi!"

Huo Yuhao hurriedly bowed to the two of them.

"No need for formalities."

Zhao Ze waved his hand, casually pulling a copy of Detailed Explanation of Level 1 Soul Tool Core Arrays from the bookshelf and flipping it open.

"What Fan Yu and the others teach is all basic; the progress is too slow.

We shall look through these things ourselves first to gain a preliminary understanding of the specific structure and principles of Soul Tools. By tomorrow, you will be able to start hands-on work directly."

Electrolux also picked up a book, slowly leafing through it:

"The core of a Soul Tool is the core array; in essence, it uses special runes to guide the flow of soul power.

This is very similar to the principles of magic arrays, only the rune system is different. I expect this old man will learn it quite quickly."

Huo Yuhao nodded, picked up a basic textbook, and sat at the table, reading earnestly.

With Zhao Ze and Electrolux there to provide guidance, those obscure and difficult theoretical concepts became incredibly simple in his eyes.

In just three hours, he had basically mastered the fundamental theories of Level 1 Soul Tools.

Meanwhile, outside the gates of the Soul Tool Department, a powder-blue figure was hiding behind a large tree, peeking inside.

She had followed him out of curiosity about why Huo Yuhao had come to the Soul Tool Department, never expecting him to stay inside for so long.

"Hmph, this guy is actually quite studious."

Wang Dong'er muttered in a low voice, though she felt inexplicably restless.

She stomped her foot and turned to leave, looking quite indignant, yet she couldn't help but think:

Are Soul Tools really that interesting?

"Teacher, are you saying... that someone can truly suppress my evil fire?"

Sea God Lake.

A slender woman dressed in a fiery red gown stood by the lake, her waist-length red hair shimmering like burning flames under the moonlight.

She possessed stunning beauty, yet there was a hint of unconcealable anxiety and exhaustion between her brows.

Yan Shaozhe looked at her eager expression, smiled gently, and nodded:

"That is correct. It is that newly enrolled student, Huo Yuhao.

He possesses extremely pure Life Crystal, which can not only repair injuries and prolong life but also improve one's foundation and enhance the quality of a Martial Soul.

Yesterday, Xu Sanshi's Black Tortoise Shield was able to evolve completely into a Basalt Shield because of his Life Crystal.

Even the old injuries that have plagued Mu En for years were completely cured by this Life Crystal."

He paused, his eyes filled with a touch of anticipation:

"I believe that if he can use this pure Life Crystal to nourish your Martial Soul and perfect the flaws in your Phoenix bloodline, you could permanently eliminate the influence of the evil fire and never again have to suffer the agony of its backlash."

"Permanently... permanently eliminate the evil fire?"

Ma Xiaotao suddenly raised her head, her fiery red eyes instantly brimming with tears, her voice choked with emotion.

For so many years, her greatest nightmare had been the evil fire within her; she feared that one day she would lose control, become a mindless Evil Soul Master, and harm those around her.

Now, hearing that there was hope for a complete cure, she was instantly overwhelmed by immense joy.