"Boy, have you thought this through?" In the Sea of Consciousness, Nezha's phantom sat with his legs crossed, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. "Refining weapons is no joke. One wrong move and all these treasures will be ruined."
Huo Yuhao did not answer, but simply formed a hand seal. In an instant, Samadhi True Fire erupted from his palms, the blazing flames illuminating the entire laboratory as if it were daytime. Unlike ordinary fire, this Samadhi True Fire pointed directly to the source, capable of refining all things in the world.
The materials slowly fused together in the true fire. The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings's Soul Bone transformed into two streams of red and blue light, like two dragons swirling in the flames; the Immortal Lotus root dispersed into countless crystalline threads, weaving the veins of the spear shaft;
The celestial spear gradually melted, and the purest metallic essence was extracted...
Days passed, forty-nine days in total. Outside the laboratory, Yan Shaozhe stared in that direction, forbidding anyone from approaching. Everyone felt the increasingly intense pressure, as if some peerless weapon was being conceived. "What on earth is this kid up to now, making such a commotion?"
Forty-nine days later, a crimson light shot into the sky, piercing directly through the laboratory's dome. The entire Shrek Academy was alarmed, and countless people looked towards the red light that pierced the heavens and the earth.
The thunder rumbled continuously in the sky, and dark clouds began to gather, as if a rainstorm was imminent.
Inside the laboratory, Huo Yuhao held a long, crimson spear. Dragon patterns Entanglement its shaft, and a three-inch gleam of cold light emanated from its tip; the mere killing intent it exuded distorted the surrounding air. Thus, a divine weapon was born—his improved version of the Fire-Tipped Spear.
"Success..." Huo Yuhao gently stroked the spear, and the Fire-Tipped Spear emitted a pleasant hum. Compared with the genuine spear from Nezha's trial, this spear lacked some of the aura of immortals, but had more of a sharp killing intent. It was a deadly weapon forged by fusing the essence of the three Dragon Kings and tempering it with the Slaughter City.
Within the Lotus Sea of Consciousness, Nezha clapped his hands and laughed, "Good lad! Although it can't compare to the original version in the trial, it's already a top-tier divine weapon in this world!" He paused, then added, "However, this spear is too ferocious; besides you, I'm afraid no one else can wield it."
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly. He could feel that the Fire-Tipped Spear had established a bloodline connection with him, and this magical weapon had completely recognized him as its master. Unless he actively broke the contract, no one could use it.
For the next few months, he worked on creating Soul Tool, Qiu'er's gift and Xue'er's gift, which are currently in the production stage.
By the time we head to the Sun Moon Empire, it should be almost finished.
Maple Leaf Square Maple Leaf City on the Border of the Heavenly Soul Empire
Time flies by like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, it's time for the exchange and learning between the two colleges.
The morning light of late autumn pierced through the thin mist, bathing Maple Leaf City in a golden glow. In Maple Leaf Square, countless red leaves danced in the wind, like an autumn feast that never ends. The students of the Shrek Academy walked slowly along the bluestone ground covered with maple leaves, led by Yan Shaozhe and Fan Yu.
"This is Maple Leaf City..." Xiao Xiao reached out and caught a falling red leaf, feeling a slightly cool touch on her fingertips.
Ma Xiaotao looked around, her fiery red hair shining brightly against the backdrop of countless maple leaves.
Just then, the sound of orderly footsteps came from the other end of the square. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy team appeared on time, led by Jing Hongchen. The Xiao Hongchen siblings, who were walking at the front, had sharp eyes and instantly locked onto Huo Yuhao, who was standing at the back of the Shrek Academy team.
"That's... Level 3 Soul Engineer badge?" Xiao Hongchen's eyes held a hint of disdain as he chuckled softly. Meng Hongchen covered her mouth and gasped, "Although our strength is somewhat lacking, our mastery of Soul Tool is far superior to his."
Although he knew Huo Yuhao was very strong, he was still lacking in terms of Soul Tool.
Jing Hongchen took in his children's reactions, but his face remained expressionless. He stepped forward and bowed to Yan Shaozhe, saying, " Dean Yan, how have you been? I didn't expect your esteemed institution to attach such importance to this exchange, to the point that you personally led the team."
Yan Shaozhe's smile was gentle and refined, but his eyes held a sharp edge. " Hall Master Hongchen is too kind. I was not hospitable when you visited Shrek last time, so I will naturally make up for it this time." The two deans exchanged seemingly polite greetings, but there seemed to be invisible sparks flying in the air.
Suddenly, Jing Hongchen changed the subject, his gaze sharp as he looked at Huo Yuhao: "This must be Huo Yuhao, right?" He looked meaningfully at the badge on the boy's chest.
" Huo Yuhao seems quite interested in Soul Tool. He must be a newcomer. To reach the level of Level 3 Soul Engineer so quickly already shows remarkable talent. His strength must already be that of Four-Ring Soul Ancestor. Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! You're sure to achieve even greater breakthroughs in our academy."
A maple leaf gently landed on Huo Yuhao's shoulder. The young man bowed respectfully, saying, " Dean Jing, you flatter me. It was just a fluke. I really don't deserve such praise. I have no talent in Soul Tool, which is why I came to your esteemed school to learn some precious techniques. I hope your school will be generous in teaching me." Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the maple leaf, casting dappled shadows on his serene face.
At Maple Leaf Square, an autumn breeze swept up a red leaf, swirling it among the crowd before it fell. Jing Hongchen clapped his hands and laughed, the fine wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothing out. " Student Huo is truly modest." He turned to look at his grandchildren, shaking his head and sighing, "If my grandchildren were half as humble as you, this old man would wake up laughing in his dreams."
Huo Yuhao bowed slightly, sunlight casting dappled golden shadows on his long eyelashes. "Then I'll have to trouble your academy to take care of us for the next two years." He looked directly at Jing Hongchen, his voice calm and unhurried. "I hope our academies can cooperate pleasantly, rather than creating conflict. Don't you agree, Dean Jing?"
"Hahaha, well said!" Jing Hongchen laughed loudly, his sleeves fluttering in the wind. "Our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy will certainly teach you everything we know. A genius like Student Huo naturally deserves the best teachers."
He added meaningfully, "Maybe two years from now, you won't want to go back."
Yan Shaozhe stepped forward at the opportune moment and handed Huo Yuhao a storage ring. "There are some necessities inside. Remember to write often." He lowered his voice, "Be careful in everything."
The moment of parting finally arrived. Jiang Nannan was the first to throw herself into Huo Yuhao's arms, her almond-shaped eyes filled with tears. " Yuhao, take good care of yourself in the Sun Moon Empire, remember to write to me, eat well, I'll miss you."
Ma Xiaotao's red hair fluttered in the wind as she patted Huo Yuhao's back forcefully. " Yuhao, take care. When you come back, Nannan and I will come to pick you up!"
Xiao Xiao then secretly slipped him a ring-shaped Soul Tool, saying, "Brother Huo, there are clothes I prepared for you inside. If it's not enough, I'll buy you more."
Xiao Xiao always had a somewhat naive and innocent air about her, which made Huo Yuhao smile slightly.
He gently stroked her head with his hand.
Xiao Xiao's face also flushed red from Huo Yuhao's caresses. The fact that the three of them were vying for Huo Yuhao's attention naturally caused dissatisfaction among others.
Unexpectedly, Ning Tian suddenly cupped Huo Yuhao's face and gave him a quick kiss on the left cheek. Ling Luochеn, not to be outdone, brushed his long, icy blue hair against the boy's nose and left a light lip print on his right cheek.
The two women were incredibly bold, but Huo Yuhao didn't resist. He had no chance to resist either, which caused the three women, including Jiang Nannan, to change their gazes towards Huo Yuhao.
"Shameless!" Meng Hongchen stomped her foot in anger, her pink cheeks puffed out like a pufferfish. She stole a glance at Wang Dong, who had been standing quietly to the side, and immediately felt that this womanizing scoundrel in front of her was simply unbearable to look at.
The autumn breeze carried the crisp scent of pine emanating from the young man. Meng Hongchen cupped her face in her hands, thinking: Wang Dong is so much better, handsome and devoted. He's nowhere near as good-looking as Wang Dong, so why are so many girls attracted to him? It's really strange...
Wang Dong seemed to sense something and suddenly turned his head. The moment their eyes met, Meng Hongchen cried out and covered her burning cheeks.
However, he didn't pay attention to Meng Hongchen for long. Instead, he focused his gaze on Huo Yuhao. Wang Dong had already seen too much about his legend. From the very beginning of his conflict with him, he seemed to have never really understood him. Why was it that his eyes wouldn't leave Huo Yuhao?
Because of his excellence? Power? Talent? No, Wang Dong didn't think it was those things. He didn't know why he felt a kind of attachment to him, and he always felt happy when he saw him shine.