Gu Yuena noticed Yu Longheng's gaze on Huo Yuhao and frowned slightly, "Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao shook his head and transmitted his voice, "He's just being influenced by his bloodline power."
Under the fluctuation of his blood and qi, the aura of his bloodline couldn't be concealed. Mu Ye was naturally delighted, but for someone with a dragon-type martial soul, it was a disaster... The discomfort was on their side; being stared at a few times wasn't a big deal.
However... Shrek Academy.
Huo Yuhao glanced at Ning Yue and Yu Longheng and asked in his spiritual sea, "Currently, Shrek Academy has four Limit Douluo, right?"
"Correct," Snow Empress in the spiritual sea nodded, "Light and Darkness, Atlas Douluo, Amorous, and Heartless, four Limit Douluo in total. The first three are from Shrek Academy. Light and Darkness was the deputy master of the Sea God Pavilion a century ago. Atlas and Heartless Douluo are from the same generation of Shrek's Seven Monsters, with the latter being the captain."
"As for the Amorous Douluo... he wasn't from Shrek Academy. He used to be in the federal military, but during his travels across the continent, he met Heartless Douluo and discovered they could perform a martial soul fusion skill. So, he stubbornly followed Heartless Douluo."
Huo Yuhao: "..."
Heartless, in this life we are brothers; in the next, we shall be husband and wife! —Amorous Douluo
Huo Yuhao recalled this statement from the Amorous Douluo and surprisingly didn't find it strange.
Martial soul fusion skills in Douluo... Those who understand, understand.
Snow Empress continued, "Now, Shrek Academy uses the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to attract students and some family factions, strengthening their influence. For example, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. If they could obtain the Eternal Soul of the Beautiful Silk Tulip from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they could pass down the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul through generations. It's easy to see the allure Shrek Academy holds for them... though they haven't succeeded yet."
Four Limit Douluo, one of whom is the strongest in the world, Atlas Douluo, the top control-type soul master, Amorous Douluo, and Heartless Douluo and Amorous Douluo even have a martial soul fusion skill.
In terms of individual combat strength, neither the Illustrious Virtue Hall nor the Battle God Temple can match Shrek alone. Coupled with the attraction of the immortal herbs and soul spirits from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, some families are also betting on Shrek. They indeed have the capital to be proud.
Eternal soul spirits ultimately cannot only benefit the Spirit Pagoda; the allure of immortal herb eternal soul spirits is equally strong.
"However, although Shrek Academy is powerful, their actions are somewhat... overbearing. There must be quite a few people dissatisfied with them."
Snow Empress frowned slightly, "Within the Spirit Pagoda, there are actually some who want to act more boldly, but with me and Di Tian keeping them in check, they dare not show their heads."
After listening to Snow Empress's explanation, Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
...Upon arriving at Heavenly Spirit City, Yu Longheng and Ning Yue got off the train. The former turned back and gave the soul train a deep look before leaving.
Being able to suppress his martial soul meant that the blue-eyed youth could suppress their entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
No one likes to be suppressed, and he was no exception.
Especially when it was someone who could suppress their entire clan!
'Come to think of it, that boy's face seems familiar.'
Yu Longheng walked on the road, frowning, but couldn't recall where he had seen him. He glanced at the direction the train was heading, "East Sea City?"
A soul master from East Sea City?
Interesting, perhaps we'll meet again.
...
As it turned out, the actions of evil soul masters on the Douluo Continent were not frequent, and the trio's luck wasn't that bad either. The soul train they were on didn't encounter any terrorist attacks.
Apart from the incident with Shrek, nothing else happened.
Days and nights passed, and by noon on the third day, the soul train arrived at East Sea Station. The trio disembarked and took a soul car sent by the Spirit Pagoda straight to the East Sea Spirit Pagoda.
"The Spirit Pagoda's influence is indeed vast. Finding those treasures to aid your cultivation should be much easier," Mu Ye remarked as they approached the grand structure of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda. "If the Spirit Pagoda had emerged earlier, say ten thousand years ago, the outcome of that war might have been different..."
Halfway through his sentence, realizing that the two beside him were still children, Mu Ye coughed lightly and changed the topic.
"By the way, what's wrong with Na'er?"
Mu Ye looked at Gu Yuena, who seemed a bit down.
Is this girl feeling nervous?
Huo Yuhao chuckled, "I took away Phoenix Douluo's little padded jacket, and she's here to hold me accountable. Na'er is probably worried."
Mu Ye raised an eyebrow, pondering.
Phoenix Douluo is here too...
Gu Yuena was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Huo Yuhao.
Does "took away" mean...
Gu Yuena's eyes showed a hint of shyness and panic. She instinctively straightened her posture, using her usual cold expression to mask her feelings.
But Huo Yuhao, who had already seen her true self, shook his head in amusement and said gently, "Don't worry, I've already accepted your reverse scale."
The Gu Yuena he knew had a surprisingly good personality. She surely had feelings for Phoenix Douluo, but facing Leng Yaozhu shouldn't make her nervous.
Her concern was likely related to his response.
"The matter of the reverse scale... it doesn't count," Gu Yuena's face grew redder. "At that time, I didn't really understand my feelings."
"Whether it counts or not, I've already accepted the gift. If you don't take it back, it's like..." Huo Yuhao glanced at the bracelet on Gu Yuena's wrist, "I can't take back the Star's Blessing either."
Gu Yuena's gaze shifted to the Star's Blessing, and her mood gradually eased, her black eyes softening.
Yes, Huo Yuhao can't take it back; she won't return it.
Thinking this, Gu Yuena instinctively smoothed the hair by her ear and whispered, "Yuhao, I'm sorry for worrying you earlier. I just couldn't calm down."
"It's nothing, as long as you're fine," Huo Yuhao shook his head slightly.
Hearing this, Gu Yuena looked at Huo Yuhao, feeling increasingly at ease. She then glanced at Mu Ye, who was smiling as he watched their silent conversation, and changed the subject.
"Yuhao, your plan is progressing smoothly. Do you need my help?"
"..." Huo Yuhao paused, his tone strange, "Let me ask, in your eyes, what exactly is my plan?"
I often feel out of place because my train of thought can't keep up with yours, Great Teacher Ye.
Gu Yuena was momentarily stunned and explained, "The relationship between humans and soul beasts is harmonious now, but with the advent of artificial soul spirit technology and the approaching lifespan limits of Di Tian and the others, the future situation might not be optimistic."
"Originally, I planned to understand humans, then as a human, step by step reach the pinnacle, become a god, and lead both humans and soul beasts to defeat the Abyss Plane. With a reputation surpassing yours, I would lead everyone into the next era... After all, humans and soul beasts are deeply intertwined now, and unless necessary, I didn't want to take extreme measures."
"But seeing you appear in East Sea, I was worried your reputation might affect my plan, so I came to see the situation. Now, I realize your plan is similar to mine, perhaps even more complete. So, I intend to assist you in completing your plan. The return of the first Pagoda Master is more perfect than my plan."
Judging by the current state, Yuhao probably plans to rise to the pinnacle step by step within the Spirit Pagoda, become a god through the Douluo system, and then fight against the Abyss. This is similar to my plan, right?
The difference is, I was planning to fake becoming a god, while Yuhao intends to truly become a god through the Douluo system. Moreover, Yuhao's plan is more comprehensive than mine, incorporating the Body Sect and Divine Craftsman Zhenhua. Surely, more people will join his side in the future, further expanding his influence.
Huo Yuhao: "...Not quite, but there are similarities."
So, Great Teacher Ye is a career-driven dragon? She only stopped because of my influence?
Suddenly feeling a bit complicated.
...
Entering the Spirit Pagoda's main hall, before Huo Yuhao and the others could head upstairs, a tall, red-haired woman stepped out of the elevator.
"Deputy Pagoda Master," the Spirit Pagoda staff immediately stood up and greeted her.
Mu Ye also nodded, "Greetings, Phoenix Douluo."
"Body Douluo, it's been a while."
Leng Yaozhu smiled and nodded, then turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao, her eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny, "First time meeting. I am Gu Yuena's teacher, Leng Yaozhu."