Soul Tools!

"Soul Tools?"

Confusion arose among the students present.

"Yes, Soul Tools! On the previous continent, especially on the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago, Soul Masters mainly cultivated their Martial Souls. Soul Tools were merely storage-type Soul Tools!"

Mu Jin slowly turned around and began explaining Soul Tool knowledge to everyone present.

"Then came the collision with the Sun Moon Continent, bringing all kinds of advanced Soul Tools—offensive types! Defensive types! They showed us the power Soul Tools could bring!"

"The emergence of offensive Soul Tools also marked the end of an era! It ended the era when auxiliary-system Soul Masters had no means of attack. The continent is now divided into two types of Soul Masters: ordinary Soul Masters and Soul Engineers!"

As Huo Yuhao listened to Mu Jin's explanation, his eyes lit up. It seemed Shrek Academy still had normal teachers. Just like that, Huo Yuhao came into contact with information about Soul Engineers.

Previously, he had only heard Grandpa Butler mention the name. Now, he finally understood its specific classification and origins.

"The Sun Moon Empire? The country with the most advanced Soul Tools? I have to go and see it someday!" His eyes shone as longing for the Sun Moon Empire arose within him. But before that, he needed enough ability to protect himself!

Time passed quickly, and before long, class was over.

"Alright! Students, that concludes today's lesson. You should all prepare yourselves. At the end of this term, our academy will hold the Freshman Assessment!"

With that reminder from Mu Jin, the students present instantly grew nervous. Anyone who had ever longed to enter Shrek Academy knew just how brutal the Freshman Assessment was.

"Teacher, what is the Freshman Assessment?" Huo Yuhao raised his hand, looking at Mu Jin with confusion.

For a moment, everyone except Huo Yuhao widened their eyes. Even Wang Dong stared at Huo Yuhao with an incredulous expression.

"Yuhao, you don't know about the Freshman Assessment?" Wang Dong was utterly stunned. This was something every student entering Shrek Academy learned about in advance!

"Uh? Is this something I absolutely needed to know?" Huo Yuhao was somewhat baffled. What was the big deal? Wasn't it just an assessment?

"Student Huo Yuhao, the Freshman Assessment is a combat test specially established by the academy for new students. It evaluates students' practical combat ability and Martial Soul attributes, making it easier to divide classes in the second year."

"Targeted education." Huo Yuhao voiced his understanding, and Mu Jin nodded, affirming his answer.

"Alright! I understand! Then, Teacher Mu Jin, do you know where I can learn about Soul Tools? I'm quite interested in them!" Huo Yuhao asked softly, like a curious student.

"Soul Tools? Why do you suddenly want to learn about them?" Mu Jin was somewhat curious. Honestly, Soul Tools were not popular at all in the Three Douluo Kingdoms and were even suppressed.

"It's simple. Because the coming era will definitely be the era of Soul Tools!" Huo Yuhao's tone was firm, his eyes gleaming with absolute certainty.

"Good! Good! Student Huo Yuhao, it seems you are truly farsighted. I'll write a letter of recommendation to the Soul Tool department. I know someone there who should be able to teach you well!"

After saying "good" twice, Mu Jin had finally heard a different voice. Indeed, in her view, Soul Tools would one day have to be brought into the open.

"Then thank you, Teacher Mu Jin!" Huo Yuhao cupped his hands in thanks. Mu Jin waved, signaling that he could return first and wait for her notice.

After bidding Teacher Mu Jin farewell with Wang Dong, the two headed toward the dormitories. Along the way, Wang Dong was utterly confused. Why would someone as capable as Huo Yuhao want to study Soul Tools?

"Yuhao!"

Hearing Wang Dong call out, Huo Yuhao turned to look at her.

"Why did you think of studying Soul Tools?" Wang Dong did not understand. Hearing her question, Huo Yuhao smiled. "It's simple. Soul Tools becoming mainstream is inevitable. People are progressing, so naturally technology is progressing too!"

Hearing such bewildering words, Wang Dong still did not quite understand. She also did not know why she felt such disgust toward those things. The moment she touched one, her hands began trembling, and she even became dizzy and disoriented!

"What's wrong? From the sound of it, do you dislike Soul Tools?" Hearing both anticipation and revulsion in Wang Dong's voice, Huo Yuhao immediately sensed that something was off.

"No, I want to use Soul Tools, but I don't know why touching them makes me feel awful, as though I've encountered a natural enemy!"

Huo Yuhao frowned. Strange—he had never heard of anyone having such a condition. Either they lacked talent for Soul Tools, or they simply disliked using them. How could there be someone like Wang Dong?

"Yuhao! Perhaps there is a problem in her Spirit Sea. This old man can help investigate it!" The gray sphere's voice rang out, instantly giving Huo Yuhao an idea.

"Is that so? Then I'll trouble you, Senior!" Huo Yuhao called out respectfully. The gray sphere waved, signaling that it was no trouble.

"Also, Yuhao, after this period of sleep, I remembered my name. I am Elex, a human who was unwilling to become a god." Elex's voice echoed throughout the Spirit Sea.

"Unwilling to become a god? How could there be someone like that?" Tian Meng looked at the gray sphere in confusion.

"Hmph! How could a big meat worm like you possibly understand? Becoming a god does not mean living free and unfettered. All kinds of shackles bind you. What use is becoming such a god?"

Elex looked at Tian Meng with disdain. This fellow only knew how to sleep; how could he possibly understand their thoughts?

"What Fellow Daoist says is true. True freedom is freedom without restraint. How can one be free while being constrained?" Wei Qing nodded, gaining a measure of approval for Elex.

"Alright, Yuhao, back to the matter at hand. Just press your forehead against the forehead of that little girl beside you."

"Alright! Hm? Wait a moment, Old Elex, you mean Wang Dong? A little girl?" Huo Yuhao was shocked. He had never imagined Wang Dong would be a girl.

"What? You didn't notice?" Hearing Yuhao's tone, Elex chuckled. He had gained a slightly new understanding of this innocent little fellow.

"Old Elex, how am I supposed to press my forehead against hers? She's a girl!"

Huo Yuhao spoke somewhat awkwardly. If he had not known, he might have done it without a care. But she was a girl—he should keep some distance from girls.

"Oh, Yuhao, don't be shy! And this little girl isn't bad either! She's the young sect master of the Clear Sky Sect! Your future of living off a woman is secured!" Tian Meng said with a lecherous grin.

Huo Yuhao kicked him away at once. If Tian Meng kept talking, they would soon be discussing marriage!