Tang Buddha Had Become Saint Tang

So, Shrek poured so many resources into him, Mu En even risked his life, but what did they get in return?

In return, he gained an empty title, a mess, and the title of a hands-off manager who would never concern himself with mortal affairs again after ascending to immortality.

The First-Generation Seven Monsters ascended to heaven, leaving Shrek with ten thousand years of glory.

Huo Yuhao ascended to heaven, leaving Shrek with a Spirit Pagoda that could explode at any moment, and the self-comforting thought that "our academy once produced a god."

The difference is like night and day.

No wonder Shrek's fortunes declined over time.

No matter how much wealth the first generation left behind, it can't withstand a lack of successors.

Finally, Huo Yuhao emerged, and everyone was hoping he could continue to contribute to the academy. But instead, he simply shirked his responsibilities and went to live a quiet life in the Divine Realm with his wife.

Shrek suffered a huge loss this time, a massive loss indeed.

Shrek Cafeteria.

Wang Dong'er's hands were clenched tightly.

Every word in the diary felt like a knife cutting into her heart.

It wasn't because Huo Yuhao was being insulted so badly that she felt sorry for him; after all, she and Huo Yuhao had nothing to do with each other anymore.

However, the people mentioned in the diary will all be Huo Yuhao's partners who fought alongside him from the Freshman Assessment, experienced the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament together, stormed the Sea God Pavilion together, and faced life and death together.

But what about Huo Yuhao?

Whenever he has something good, the first person he thinks of is always Wang Dong'er, oh no, it's Tang Wutong.

As for the others?

He didn't treat her unfairly on purpose; he genuinely didn't take it to heart.

In his world, love takes up 99%, with the remaining 10% reserved for family, friendship, and loyalty to one's master.

"If Mu En had known that the person he risked his life to protect would leave behind such a mess..."

Wang Dong'er took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly. "If Mu En knew, would he regret it?"

I regret giving everything to raise such a love-obsessed child.

I regret betting Shrek's future on someone who only cares about romance.

She suddenly remembered Tang San again.

Tang San at least knew how to provide resources for his team, how to lead his people to advancement, and how to leave room for future succession.

But Huo Yuhao...

He couldn't even learn Tang San's techniques.

He was like a spoiled child, given the best resources and the best opportunities, yet he only thought about his own petty love and affection from beginning to end.

"One is too calculating, the other is too irresponsible."

Wang Dong'er chuckled self-deprecatingly, "The Tang Family's eye for choosing a son-in-law is truly as 'discerning' as ever."

He's easy to control, obedient, and only has eyes for his daughter.

Didn't they just pick the most useless one?

The Far North.

Ice Empress sneered, "I knew this kid was clueless. He thought the Child of Destiny was destined for greatness, but as the diary says, it got more and more absurd as it went on. Huo Yuhao's mind was filled with nothing but that Tang Wutong."

He'll be even better off becoming a god in the future. He ascends to heaven, abandoning his companions and his academy without a second thought, leaving behind nothing of his legacy or resources.

"Ha, in another timeline, I thought Huo Yuhao could lead the Soul Beast of the Far North Ice Plains to forge a new path."

Ice Empress's tone turned cold, a hint of anger flashing in her icy green eyes. "And what did Huo Yuhao do? He created the Spirit Pagoda and then abandoned it, and in the end, the Spirit Pagoda turned around and began Soul Hunting beasts on a large scale. How many rare Soul Beast in my Far North have fallen into the hands of the Spirit Pagoda?"

Snow Empress slowly opened her eyes.

"When Huo Yuhao establishes the Spirit Pagoda in the future, he may genuinely have considered resolving the conflict between Soul Beast and Soul Master."

Her voice was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger. "But he didn't have the patience or the responsibility; he set things up and then abandoned them."

Ultimately, it's because he didn't have these things on his mind; his heart only ever held Tang Wutong.

Ice Empress scoffed. "No matter how much Tang San schemes, at least he's treated his own people fairly well, giving them all the benefits they deserve."

Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, doesn't even bother with the pretense; aside from his precious wife, he doesn't care about anyone else.

"Compared to this, Huo Yuhao isn't even as good as Tang San."

Snow Empress did not respond.

But she clearly agreed with this statement.

Star Dou Forest, at the bottom of the Lake of Life.

A very faint ripple flickered in Gu Yuena's purple eyes.

It wasn't anger, nor was it contempt.

It's disappointment.

She originally thought that Huo Yuhao, as the Child of Destiny, even if he didn't have a grand vision, should at least have some sense of responsibility.

And the result?

You can't make a good impression on someone who's already rotten.

Her voice was soft, yet tinged with indifference. "Tang San at least knows how to manage power, how to cultivate followers, and how to leave himself a way out. Huo Yuhao..."

She paused, seemingly unable to find the right words.

After a moment, he slowly uttered, "Having only opportunities but lacking shrewdness—such a person will never amount to anything."

He's only fit to be a pawn for Tang San.

No wonder Tang San chose him as his son-in-law.

It's obedient, simple, and easy to control.

Give him a little something sweet, and he'll be willing to risk his life for him.

"Shrek's vision is getting worse with each generation."

Gu Yuena closed her eyes again, her tone completely calm. "The first generation could at least choose a hero like Tang San, but this generation has only chosen someone so obsessed with love."

"Shrek's decline was inevitable."

Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Female Dormitory.

Ju Zi gazed out the window, remaining silent for Jiujiu.

She had mixed feelings.

On the one hand, she felt that Huo Yuhao were indeed excessive.

Whether it's partners, the academy, or the Spirit Pagoda, they abandon everything so easily, showing no sense of responsibility whatsoever.

On the other hand, she couldn't help but think about it.

If... if Huo Yuhao had chosen her back then, would he have also put her first? Would he have only her in his eyes and heart?

The thought had barely crossed her mind when she forcibly suppressed it.

What are you thinking about?

Ju Zi gave a self-deprecating smile and muttered to herself, "So what if he only has eyes for me? A man who can't even shoulder responsibility, even if he has you in his heart, can you really rely on him?"

What good can a man be, no matter how good he is, if he just walks away when trouble arises?

What Ju Zi wanted was never a man who would only revolve around her.

What she wants is someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her, someone responsible, has a broad perspective, and can support her.

Huo Yuhao is clearly not one of them.

"I wonder if Tang Wutong is lucky or unlucky to have acquired such a treasure."

Finally, let's talk about the essential differences between the First-Generation Seven Monsters and Huo Yuhao.

The first generation of people, especially Tang San, were selfish, calculating, and always had ulterior motives in everything they did.

But at least they have a broad perspective.

They know what it means to be "all for one, and all for one."

Once you know you've improved, you should also help your subordinates, those around you, and your own foundation.

Giving the Immortal Herb to the partners is for building up the team.

Leaving a legacy for the academy is to ensure a way forward.

Placing chess pieces among humanity is a way to control the entire realm.