Zhang Yang Returned to the Academy, While Yuhao Set Off for the Far North?

Soon, the Ice and Snow Empresses finished their discussion.

They would follow Zhang Yang and gamble on that power of fortune.

But before leaving, they had something else to deal with, so they immediately flew toward the Titan Snow Demon King.

Since they were preparing to leave, he would be the only one left to watch over the place. They certainly had to give him a few more instructions.

A little later, under A-Tai's reluctant gaze, the two women hurried off and quickly caught up with Zhang Yang.

By then, he and Zhang Lexuan had only just left the Far North. They headed straight back to the small city on its outskirts and spent another night at the merchant association.

"Senior Sister, try my new Soul Skill!"

That night, Zhang Yang used [Touch of Charm].

He had Zhang Lexuan act as his sparring partner to study its practical application carefully.

Along the way, he did not forget to activate [Law of Devouring], continuing to draw in more Soul Power.

His level currently stood at 36, thanks to both the boost from his Soul Ring and his own hard work.

But recently, Zhang Yang had clearly felt something.

Even someone as powerful as his eldest senior sister, an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo,

was gradually beginning to struggle, unable to withstand his constant demands, with the results growing worse and worse.

Could there be an absorption threshold for devouring the same person, or rather, Soul Power of the same attribute?

That does make sense. If draining Eldest Senior Sister alone could let me improve without limit, what would anyone else be needed for?

Understanding soon dawned on Zhang Yang.

The power of devouring called for all-round development.

Relying on the [Moon] attribute alone would probably make reaching level 40 difficult. He had to start considering his next step.

As he pondered this, the two had already set off, retracing their route to Shrek Academy, though they traveled very, very slowly.

Having tasted the marrow, savoring it was such a pleasure. Neither Zhang Yang nor Zhang Lexuan had had enough fun yet, and things would not be as convenient once they returned.

"Isn't this brat a little too fierce? Does he 'toil' like this every day?" Hidden away, the Ice Empress watched without restraint the entire time, while outwardly snorting in disdain.

"You should focus on what matters rather than staying on the surface. This boy seems to be hiding some sort of secret. He's very unusual!" The Snow Empress shook her head, her words carrying a deeper meaning as she vaguely discerned the Law of Devouring.

Just like that, the two silently followed him like shadows.

Wherever the auspicious being went, they followed at a distance.

Naturally, Zhang Yang knew perfectly well, but for the time being, he did not dare expose them.

Occasionally glancing at the system and listening to its notifications, he was quite satisfied with the current progress.

[Snow Empress: Heavenly Snow Woman, favorability 45 (full of interest) (cannot check in)]

[Ice Empress: Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, favorability 40 (growing interest) (cannot check in)]

Both women's favorability rose very slowly.

Comparatively speaking, however, the Ice Empress's was actually rising a little faster.

Though hers had triggered later than the Snow Empress's and had started at a lower value, she was closing the gap little by little.

In fact, Zhang Yang guessed that when they approached the passing mark, she might even overtake her.

Sure enough, someone like her, cold and heartless on the surface, with a touch of tsundere harshness, was even more "repressed" than someone like the Snow Empress.

Her usual curiosity focused more on how Zhang Yang, with his three-ring cultivation, could make an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo willingly take the initiative to lie beneath him.

Perhaps this is another manifestation of an auspicious being!

One night, the Ice Empress watched Zhang Yang and Zhang Lexuan spar.

She privately speculated and drew conclusions, unaware that she had gone in the wrong direction. In truth, it had more to do with charm.

Beside her, the Snow Empress looked much calmer. She paid no attention to the messy business, focusing instead on the Law of Devouring.

Ever since she had detected those fluctuations, a certain feeling had grown stronger. Could this thing be the key to surviving her heavenly tribulation?

The Ice Empress and the Snow Empress each had their own thoughts.

They followed Zhang Yang all the way without falling behind.

And as they drew closer and closer to Shrek, a "major event" also occurred within the academy.

With the end of the freshman assessment tournament, the most important perk for students finally arrived!

Vacation! Home! Time to have fun!

Students left their dormitories one after another, laughing happily.

Even Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, though still thinking about Zhang Yang, felt excited because of it.

"That awful jerk went hunting for Soul Rings with Eldest Senior Sister and has been gone for so long! Vacation's here, and he still hasn't come back!" Xiao Xiao ground her teeth, indignant.

"Look, Yuhao, Xiao Xiao's pining for love. A woman in love really is different. Even her jealousy tastes sweet." Wang Dong'er expertly undermined her, though there was also a trace of something unusual in her eyes.

"Wang Dong! Nonsense! I'm not thinking about him... Hmph, let him play with Eldest Senior Sister. I'm going home for vacation, free at last!" Teased by her friend, Xiao Xiao grew even more flustered and exasperated, her face reddening as she spoke.

Not thinking about him? How could that be possible?

Hearing this, Wang Dong'er chuckled teasingly.

Yet she felt inexplicably conflicted inside. As his official girlfriend, this girl could at least miss him openly.

And me... nothing's even begun yet. Forget it, I won't think about it! Back to the Clear Sky Sect to see Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle!

Neither woman said what she truly felt. They cast their tangled thoughts aside, the joy of vacation barely diluting the fluttering in their hearts.

By contrast, Huo Yuhao beside them was much more indifferent.

He now had no home to return to and bore a great vengeance.

Vacation merely meant cultivating in a different way. It was not even as good as attending classes.

"You humans are so fussy. All right, all right, let's hurry up and set off too. Don't waste time!"

Deep within his soul, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm muttered quietly.

Huo Yuhao nodded silently, his gaze growing a little firmer.

After chatting briefly with Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, he exchanged farewells with the two women and was the last to leave the dormitory.

Leaving Shrek, he traveled north through wind and dust. However, his route differed from Zhang Yang's, so the two parties never encountered each other.

Moreover, though Huo Yuhao's cultivation was low, he had a clear objective. Compared with the playful couple, he actually traveled somewhat faster.

Elsewhere, Zhang Yang had yet to return to the academy.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, had already reached the Far North.

As a tenacious young man with dreams of revenge, Huo Yuhao was not afraid of hardship at all.

Without even visiting a nearby city, he braved the endless wind and snow and charged into the gathering grounds of Soul Beasts.

"Brother Sky Dream, stop sleeping! Get up! I think we're here!" he called out deep within his soul.

"I know. Look how impatient you are. Don't panic. Let me scout with my spiritual power." The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm awoke with a yawn.

This place was still extremely far from the region where he had once lived. Since he did not know the way, he could only survey the area on the spot.

Huo Yuhao frowned at this, thinking that the more he looked, the less reliable it seemed. But things had already come this far, and he had no other choice, so he gritted his teeth and pressed on.

Fortunately, he noticed that the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm looked full of confidence and seemed quite sure about what came next. Only then did he feel slightly reassured.

The human and Soul Beast continued deeper.

Gradually, they reached the Extreme North Core Circle.

The surrounding Soul Beasts not only began to increase sharply in number, but also grew more and more terrifying in strength.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm spread his spiritual power, scouting with increasing caution, and reminded him quietly.

"Yuhao, from now on, you must follow my instructions completely. There can't be a single slipup."

"Our target this time is one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North, the legendary Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion!"

"Don't be afraid. With me here, nothing will happen. She's an old flame of mine. She'll definitely be willing to become your Martial Soul..."