The Soul Guidance Department was divided into numerous testing areas, each marked with a number on its door. After rushing out of Test Area No. 12, Fan Yu sprinted straight to Test Area No. 1.
Without a hint of politeness, he kicked open the metal door and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Is Dean Qian here?"
Inside Test Area No. 1, several students and teachers of the Soul Guidance Department were tinkering with soul guidance devices. Hearing the commotion, they glanced up in Fan Yu's direction, curious to see who was being so bold.
Recognizing him as a familiar face, they quickly returned to their work, engrossed in their research. Though they wondered why Teacher Fan Yu seemed so agitated today, no one bothered to inquire further.
The soul guidance devices in their hands were far more intriguing.
Two figures approached Fan Yu upon hearing his voice.
The tall man on the left was Qian Duoduo, the deputy dean of the Soul Guidance Department.
The woman on the right stood about 1.7 meters tall and appeared to be in her fifties.
Though age had touched her, traces of her youthful beauty lingered in her features. Her black hair was neatly tied up, and a cold, almost arrogant expression rested between her brows.
This was Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department.
"I've met the two deans!" Fan Yu greeted them with evident delight.
'What a coincidence that Dean Xian Lin'er is also present.'
"No need for formalities," Xian Lin'er replied curtly.
The three of them moved to a quieter spot to converse.
"Fan Yu, what's the matter? Why are you so worked up?" Qian Duoduo asked first.
Fan Yu got straight to the point. "Dean Qian, Huo Yuhao just came to the Soul Guidance Department and personally tested a Soul Guidance Cannon."
Xian Lin'er nodded. "We're already aware of Yuhao's arrival. I came here specifically to discuss this matter with Qian Duoduo."
Hearing this, Fan Yu grew even more excited. "Deans, I believe Huo Yuhao must be kept in the Soul Guidance Department. With him here, the development of our department will surely flourish!"
Qian Duoduo sighed helplessly. "Fan Yu, you're right. Yuhao's Spirit Eye martial soul is indeed perfectly suited for our Ultimate Individual Soldier Plan. However, because of his twin martial souls, the Martial Soul Department will never let him go. We have to accept that."
"What!? Twin martial souls?" Fan Yu was stunned.
Xian Lin'er snorted coldly. "Just this morning, your Zhou Yi was fired by Yan Shaozhe, and it had something to do with Yuhao. During their confrontation, Huo Yuhao revealed his second martial soul—the Ultimate Ice, Ice Jade Scorpion Empress!"
Fan Yu's expression turned helpless. "Zhou Yi has such a terrible temper that even I can't control her. If Shrek fired her, I can't say I'm surprised."
Qian Duoduo, who was also a strict disciplinarian, nodded in understanding. "Let's not dwell on that. Didn't you say Yuhao tested a soul cannon? Tell us about his performance."
Fan Yu's tone grew serious. "Just as Dean Qian expected, Huo Yuhao's performance was nothing short of astonishing, thanks to his Spirit Eye martial soul. It was his first time handling a custom-made soul cannon, yet his proficiency far surpassed even He Caitou's."
"Huo Yuhao didn't even use any special soul skills. He simply relied on his innate talent, honed by his martial soul, to simultaneously hit three moving targets at the speed of a Soul Ancestor!"
Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise. This was simply unbelievable.
They were well aware of He Caitou's talent. He was already considered the most gifted soul master in the Soul Guidance Department in recent years.
It had taken He Caitou only one year and four months to officially become a Class 1 soul engineer, a feat that had amazed everyone.
"Are you sure he didn't use any soul skills?" Qian Duoduo frowned slightly. Intelligence reports had speculated that Huo Yuhao's second soul skill might be an auxiliary ability. Could he have used it?
"Absolutely not! At the time, I didn't sense any fluctuation of soul skill usage whatsoever," Fan Yu assured, thumping his chest confidently.
"Perhaps we've all underestimated the terrifying potential of spirit-type martial souls. Yuhao may have already undergone a second awakening," Xian Lin'er mused, recalling the information she had previously obtained from Yan Shaozhe.
"So, Fan Yu, if we were to implement the Ultimate Individual Soldier Plan with Huo Yuhao, how confident are you?" Qian Duoduo asked.
After a moment of thought, Fan Yu replied, "With He Caitou, I'm less than 50% confident. But with Huo Yuhao, I'm at least 90% confident. And if the two of them work together, I'm 100% confident!"
"This is tricky..." Qian Duoduo muttered, glancing at Xian Lin'er with a questioning look.
Xian Lin'er understood what Qian Duoduo was thinking—they wanted to snatch Huo Yuhao for themselves. However, during the previous Sea God Pavilion meeting, the two of them had initially tried to block Yan Shaozhe's proposal. But after Huo Yuhao's twin martial souls and Ultimate Ice were revealed, they had stopped discussing his training plan.
No one had anticipated that Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eye martial soul would be so compatible with soul guidance devices, amplifying their effectiveness in battle! Such a talent could potentially revolutionize the Soul Guidance Department and elevate it to unprecedented heights.
Who could resist such temptation? However, the Martial Soul Department would never let him go.
Moreover, as studies in both the Martial Soul and Soul Guidance systems advanced, they would inevitably demand more time and energy. If Huo Yuhao were to pursue both simultaneously, it might hinder his progress. If he ended up being a jack-of-all-trades but master of none, wouldn't his talent be wasted?
"Let's do this—I will take action!" Xian Lin'er declared after a moment of internal struggle, her eyes flashing with determination.
"I'll negotiate with the Martial Soul Department. Huo Yuhao doesn't need to learn how to make soul guidance devices. He only needs to learn how to use them. This way, even the elders of the Sea God Pavilion won't have grounds to object."
Qian Duoduo sighed. "That's feasible. As for the production of soul guidance devices, He Caitou can handle that. He can become Yuhao's mobile arsenal. It'll be tough on him, but that kid has a strong will and a good work ethic. His talent in soul guidance is decent, but his martial soul... alas, it's a pity."
Qian Duoduo seemed to see a reflection of himself in He Caitou. He had spent his youth chasing after Yan Shaozhe, but the gap in their martial souls was something hard work alone could never bridge.
Fan Yu shook his head with a bitter smile. "Sometimes, we have to admit that no matter how hard we try, the gap between martial souls is insurmountable—even in the field of soul guidance."
"Caitou is a food-type soul master. While his martial soul has excellent supportive effects for soul engineers, his combat capabilities are limited. But Huo Yuhao is different. Soul guidance weapons seem tailor-made for him, thanks to his innate abilities!"
"Then it's settled. I'll go find Yan Shaozhe first. Make sure Huo Yuhao chooses to take Soul Guidance as an elective!" Xian Lin'er declared before hurrying off, leaving the two men deep in thought.
For the future of the Soul Guidance Department, Xian Lin'er had to confront Yan Shaozhe. She could only hope he would be reasonable.
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