Chapter 36
At this moment, in the space between planes, Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi exchanged smug glances as they watched the parallel Huo Yuhao on the screen express his intent to join Shrek Academy.
Yan Shaozhe smirked. "The Huo Yuhao in this parallel world is quite intelligent! He understands that joining our Shrek Academy is the best choice. Fortunately, he didn't miss this opportunity. If he hadn't been trained by Shrek Academy, his talent would have been wasted."
Xuan Zi laughed heartily. "Hahaha! I've said it before—on our Douluo Continent, anyone with even a bit of sense would yearn to join Shrek Academy! Our academy is simply unmatched!"
With that, Xuan Zi enthusiastically tagged Jing Hongchen.
Xuan Zi @Jing Hongchen: "Jing Hongchen, what do you have to say now? I told you before that even in a parallel world, Huo Yuhao would choose Shrek Academy. Yet, you still argued with me. Do you see now that you were wrong?"
Jing Hongchen: "Hmph! Xuan Zi, don't get ahead of yourself. He hasn't joined yet! Besides, even if he does, so what? Didn't you hear him say he just wants to evaluate whether the teaching there is as advanced as rumored? If not, he won't stay long. What exactly are you so proud of?"
Xuan Zi: "Just answer me—has he joined or not? And once he does, do you really think he'll want to leave?"
Jing Hongchen: "Oh? So your Shrek Academy is so domineering that once someone joins, they aren't allowed to leave?"
Xuan Zi: "Jing Hongchen, you old schemer, don't try to twist my words! What I mean is that once he experiences the excellence of our teaching philosophy, he'll choose to stay and study wholeheartedly."
Jing Hongchen: "We'll see about that."
The argument between Jing Hongchen and Xuan Zi raged on in the chat room. Since they belonged to opposing factions, they had no reason to hold back when mocking each other.
However, Xuan Zi remained confident in Shrek Academy. He firmly believed that, just like in their original timeline, Huo Yuhao from the parallel world would become a shining example of Shrek's greatness. The pride he felt in that moment was indescribable.
Meanwhile, the video on the screen continued playing.
[Although Huo Yuhao had received a recommendation letter from the city lord, he didn't immediately register at Shrek Academy.
He knew that his soul power had already reached level 20.
If he could obtain his second soul ring quickly, not only would he achieve a breakthrough in soul power, but his rank as a soul master would also advance to level two.
Thus, after leaving home, Huo Yuhao set his sights on the Star Dou Great Forest, aiming to acquire his second soul ring before anything else.
By now, his theoretical knowledge was already well-rounded, and he had carefully researched what type of soul beast would best suit his needs.
As always, he proceeded with caution.
Before venturing into the Star Dou Great Forest, he first traveled to the nearest city to hire a mercenary group for protection—just as he had done previously. Rather than seeking out unfamiliar mercenaries, he decided to work with a team he already knew and trusted.
He reconnected with Hong Ling and her group.
"Brother Yuhao, long time no see! What brings you here?" Hong Ling and her team greeted him warmly, pleased to see him again.
The last time they had accompanied him, they had witnessed the astonishing event of a soul beast sacrificing itself for his first soul ring—a memory that left a deep impression on them.
Huo Yuhao got straight to the point. "I'll need your help again. I'm looking to hunt a soul beast to absorb my second soul ring."
"No problem! Wait… you said you're looking for a second soul ring? Are you level 20 now?" Hong Ling and the others initially agreed with a smile, but upon processing his words, their eyes widened in shock.
Huo Yuhao nodded in confirmation.
Stunned, Hong Ling blurted out, "Yuhao, how old are you now?"
"Twelve," Huo Yuhao answered calmly.
The astonishment in their eyes deepened.
"You're a little monster!" one of them exclaimed in genuine admiration.
After receiving the deposit, the group set out for the Star Dou Great Forest without delay.]
Back in the space between planes, the observing soul masters were overwhelmed with mixed emotions as they watched.
"The timelines match. Both versions of Huo Yuhao are twelve years old, yet the parallel version has advanced ten levels beyond the original."
"Not only that, but he's already developed his own techniques and soul skills! And he's even a level one and a half soul engineer."
"This is unbelievable! How powerful will he become in the future?"
At that moment, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Bingdi also grew tense.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm: "Will Yuhao from the parallel world meet me again? I hope so. Otherwise, I'm doomed."
Bingdi: "If you hadn't met Tianmeng, you wouldn't have met him either. And without that, Xuedi would have had no connection to him. Electrolux, the entire chain of events—none of it would have happened."
"I really hope so! While Yuhao from the original world is already remarkable, he still falls short of his parallel counterpart. If I can gain his help, my chances of becoming a god in the future will be much greater."
Everyone's eyes turned back to the screen.
At that moment, on the screen:
[Not long after entering the Star Dou Great Forest, Huo Yuhao's team encountered a formidable 50,000-year-old soul beast.
Huo Yuhao was baffled. A soul beast of such power shouldn't have been lurking in the forest's outskirts.
But there was no time to dwell on the mystery.
To ensure Huo Yuhao's safe retreat, Hong Ling's team unleashed their full firepower against the beast.
Though their mercenary fees were steep, they proved their reliability in critical moments. Against all odds, they managed to hold the soul beast at bay.
Huo Yuhao wasted no time and swiftly withdrew from the battlefield.
And then, he encountered Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.]
(End of Chapter)