Du Busi Retreats, Teaching Self-Created Soul Skills

As these words fell, the entire scene plunged into a deathly silence.

Mu En was stunned, Xuan Zi was stunned, and even the students peeking over the distant walls to watch the commotion were frozen in place.

No one had expected that Du Busi, who had just been shouting about leveling Shrek Academy, would actually say something like this.

"What did you say?"

Mu En furrowed his brows, unable to believe his own ears.

"I said, I want the disciples of the Body Sect to come to Shrek Academy to study!"

Du Busi took a deep breath; although his tone remained stiff, it carried a hint of pleading.

"Our Body Sect disciples all possess Body Martial Souls, and their talents are not lacking.

As long as you are willing to accept them and allow them to sign that Talent Sharing Contract and use the Life Crystal for cultivation, then the Body Sect is willing to be on good terms with Shrek!"

Mu En pondered for a moment, looking into Du Busi's earnest eyes, and spoke slowly:

"This matter is of great importance; I need to discuss it with the elders of the Sea God Pavilion.

However, I can give you an answer now:

As long as the Body Sect is sincere in cooperating with Shrek, we welcome your disciples to study at the academy."

"Good!"

Du Busi let out a sigh of relief, his hanging heart finally settling.

Although he had failed to bring Huo Yuhao back to the Body Sect, being able to hitch the entire sect to Shrek's express train was already an unexpected joy.

"I will immediately send word back to the Body Sect to select the most outstanding disciples to come here."

Du Busi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Mu En.

With that, he took one last deep look at Huo Yuhao, turned into a streak of light, and vanished into the horizon.

After Du Busi's figure had completely disappeared into the sky, Xuan Zi leaned in toward Mu En and asked in a low voice:

"Elder Mu, are you really planning to let people from the Body Sect come to Shrek? Their sect has always been unruly; what if they cause trouble..."

"Rest assured."

Mu En waved his hand, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"I can tell that Du Busi is sincere this time.

Rather than having an irreconcilable, powerful enemy, it is better to turn an enemy into a friend.

Furthermore, the Body Sect's secret methods for cultivating Body Martial Souls are peerless.

With these techniques, Yuhao's Spirit Eye can undergo a second awakening, completely unleashing the potential of his Body Martial Soul.

This is a deal where we stand only to gain."

He thought much further ahead than Xuan Zi. Although the Body Sect had declined, its foundation remained; the experience in Body Martial Soul cultivation accumulated over thousands of years was a treasure Shrek dreamed of possessing.

And the Talent Sharing Contract and Life Crystal that Shrek could provide were exactly what the Body Sect needed most urgently.

Cooperation between the two sides was an absolute win-win.

As he spoke, Mu En turned to look at Huo Yuhao beside him, a gentle smile appearing on his face:

"Yuhao, that we could resolve this peacefully is all thanks to you.

If not for your Life Crystal and Talent Sharing Contract, Du Busi would not have lowered his head so easily."

Huo Yuhao scratched his head in embarrassment:

"Elder Mu, I didn't do much; it was all thanks to you and the seniors."

"Silly child, your presence at Shrek is the greatest help to us."

Mu En smiled and patted his shoulder, his tone solemn.

"By the way, you have already broken through to level twenty, haven't you? Do you have any thoughts on your second soul ring?

Tell me what kind of soul beast you want, and this old man will go hunt it for you personally."

Just then, Zhao Ze's faint voice echoed in his Sea of Consciousness:

"Yuhao, tell Mu En to go to the Extreme North and catch a five-thousand-year Ice Silkworm for you.

A five-thousand-year limit is just right for you; it will maximize the power of your second soul skill."

Huo Yuhao nodded immediately and said to Mu En: "Elder Mu, I would like a five-thousand-year Ice Silkworm soul ring. It is of the mental attribute and is the most suitable for my Spirit Eye."

"Five thousand years?"

Mu En was slightly taken aback, then smiled in realization.

He knew that Huo Yuhao had a solid foundation and was nourished by the Life Crystal; there would be no problem at all for him to absorb a five-thousand-year soul ring.

"Very well, no problem. The Ice Silkworm happens to live in the Extreme North. This old man will set off now and will return within three days."

Having said that, Mu En's figure flickered, turning into a golden streak of light as he flew toward the Extreme North.

Three days later, Mu En returned as promised, bringing back a five-thousand-year-old Ice Silkworm that was snow-white all over and radiated an aura of extreme cold.

Under the protection of Mu En and a group of elders, Huo Yuhao successfully absorbed the Ice Silkworm soul ring.

The moment he opened his eyes, a pale blue halo of light rippled outward from his body.

Second Soul Skill—Simulation.

Over the next two months, Huo Yuhao's cultivation level soared as if riding a rocket.

Under the enhancement of the Talent Sharing Contract, the talents of the twelve Sea God Pavilion elders, plus the dozen or so geniuses from the Body Sect who had just joined, were all superimposed upon him.

Coupled with the constant nourishment of Life Crystals, his soul power advanced by leaps and bounds, and he soon broke through to the realm of a level 30 Soul Elder.

At the same time, his proficiency in soul guidance also progressed rapidly.

Under the meticulous instruction of Fan Yu and the secret guidance of Zhao Ze, he was already able to independently craft level 3 soul tools, becoming the youngest level 3 soul master in Shrek Academy.

Even Qian Duoduo mentioned him constantly, bragging to everyone he met about the unimaginable genius in the Soul Guidance Department.

That night, just as Huo Yuhao finished crafting a soul tool, Zhao Ze's voice suddenly echoed within his Sea of Consciousness:

"Yuhao, go to the dense forest outside the academy; I am going to teach you something new."

Huo Yuhao felt a surge of joy and immediately followed Zhao Ze's directions, slipping out of the academy silently to reach a secluded forest outside the city.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows upon the ground.

Zhao Ze's figure slowly emerged from the Sea of Consciousness, standing before Huo Yuhao.

"Master."

Huo Yuhao bowed respectfully.

Zhao Ze waved his hand and looked at him, saying:

"Your mental cultivation is sufficient, and your soul power has broken through level 30; your foundation is now solid enough.

Today, I am going to teach you your first Self-Created Soul Skill."

"A Self-Created Soul Skill?!"

Huo Yuhao jerked his head up, his eyes filled with surprise and excitement.

"That's right, I'll start by teaching you the basics."

Zhao Ze nodded and slowly raised his right hand.

A strand of mental energy, refined to the extreme, fused with his soul power to form a silvery-white slash at his fingertip.

With a casual flick, the slash tore through the air. With a crisp "crack," a nearby tree as thick as a bowl was severed at the waist, the cut as smooth as a mirror.

"So powerful!"

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but exclaim.

He could sense that this slash not only contained immense soul power but also carried terrifying mental damage; once struck, both the body and the spirit would suffer grievous harm.

"This is the most basic technique of Mental Materialization."

Zhao Ze smiled and explained.

"If you fuse mental energy and soul power together to condense them into a physical attack, you can deal a double blow to both the enemy's body and spirit."

He guided him patiently:

"First, circulate your soul power while simultaneously mobilizing your mental energy, allowing the two to fuse at your fingertips.

Remember, mental energy is the core, and soul power is the carrier; the two must fit perfectly without the slightest deviation.

You can start by using the force-generating method of Soul Shock to assist you, and slowly find the feel for it."