"This isn't Mingdu. The Star Luo Empire and Shrek Academy have a good relationship, and the one Yuhao injured is the son of the White Tiger Duke. That Titled Douluo only has to say a few words to the imperial family, and we'll find ourselves unable to move freely in Star Luo City."
Though Jiang Shengyu and Xiao Hongchen were both prodigies, in Gu Lingjun's eyes, it was precisely because they were so gifted that they tended to overlook the fine details.
That's what she and the team instructor had to account for.
As she packed up her things, she said to the two, "Come with me."
Jiang Shengyu and Xiao Hongchen followed Gu Lingjun to Shrek Academy's lounge. Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and connected with the three "beings" inside his spiritual sea.
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Inside his spiritual sea, Skydream Iceworm and the Ice Empress were still looking up at the old man hovering above.
"Brother Skydream, Ice Empress… who is he?" Huo Yuhao asked, stunned as he looked at the elder before him.
Skydream whispered to him, "That's the light orb. He suddenly transformed into this human form! I don't know what's going on, but be careful, Yuhao—he's insanely powerful!"
"Stronger than you, Brother Skydream?" Huo Yuhao asked in shock, judging from Skydream's tone.
The Ice Empress added, "His spiritual power far exceeds Skydream's. I've never encountered anything like it before. No... I don't even think he's human."
"That terrifying?" Huo Yuhao's face paled slightly.
At that moment, the old man—who had been standing with his back to them—finally turned around, his gaze falling on the three of them. As soon as Huo Yuhao felt that gaze, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Don't be afraid, child," the old man said gently. "I am called Electrolux, and I am not of this world."
Hearing those words, Huo Yuhao instinctively felt that this man wasn't hostile.
"Not of this world?"
But Skydream was shocked. "You came from beyond this world? Are you a god?!"
"A god?" Electrolux chuckled, gently stroking his beard. "No. I am simply one who disdains the idea of becoming a god."
"Disdain becoming a god?"
All three of them—Skydream, the Ice Empress, and Huo Yuhao—were stunned.
"Why would you disdain godhood?" they asked in unison, full of confusion.
Skydream fixed his gaze on Electrolux. "Godhood means eternal life. That kind of power and immortality—how could you not want it? Don't tell me… you couldn't become a god and are saying this out of resentment?"
The moment he said that, Electrolux cast him a single calm glance.
Instantly, Skydream felt an unimaginable pressure. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Sweat?! He was an iceworm, in a spiritual space, and he was sweating?!
Skydream swallowed hard, suddenly realizing just how terrifying Electrolux truly was. Not even Di Tian had ever given him such fear. This feeling… this was like standing before the core of the Great Star Dou Forest!
This level of spiritual power wasn't something a mortal could possibly possess.
"Could he really…?"
The Ice Empress noticed Skydream's abnormal state. She gripped his arm lightly, frowning. "Skydream! Snap out of it!"
"Haaah…" Skydream exhaled deeply, focusing once again on Electrolux.
The elder, seeing their anxiety, spoke in a calm tone: "Relax, big bug. During my time recovering, I've familiarized myself a little with your world."
"In your world, becoming a god means eternal life. But in the world I come from, becoming a god means obliteration—one merges with the world itself, and ceases to exist."
That explanation left all three stunned. Realization dawned—but then Skydream trembled again.
That meant… there was no immortality where Electrolux came from?
Electrolux continued, "That's why I gave up the chance to become a god. But even so, my spiritual power long ago surpassed the limits of mortals. What you call strong 'spirit' is just sentience—but I possess what is called divinity."
Hearing this, Skydream managed to calm down. He bowed respectfully. "Senior, your strength is worthy of reverence."
Electrolux replied serenely, "No matter how powerful I once was, I'm now just a remnant soul. All of us here are simply guests residing in Yuhao's spiritual sea. There's no need for formality."
He sighed deeply and continued, "If only I had known about this world sooner… A world where one can ascend to godhood without being destroyed. What a shame… It's too late for me to walk the divine path now."
Skydream immediately seized the opportunity. "But you still have a chance, Senior! A chance to personally raise a god!"
The Ice Empress, hearing this, gave Huo Yuhao a push forward. Skydream clutched Yuhao by the shoulders and presented him.
"You're living inside Yuhao's spiritual sea, same as us. His future determines our future! If Yuhao becomes a god, then wouldn't we all gain godlike longevity and eternal existence too?" Skydream said eagerly.
If it were just him and the Ice Empress guiding Yuhao, even with all their effort, the chances of success would never be higher than fifty percent.
But with someone like this—someone who had peered into the secrets of godhood, and whose very spirit contained divinity—everything would be different.
The Ice Empress also looked at Electrolux, waiting for his answer. Huo Yuhao stood tense, like he was facing a final exam.
Electrolux remained silent for a long moment, gazing at the three of them. At last, he let out a long sigh. "I do not take disciples lightly."
Skydream's eyes dimmed slightly—but then Electrolux added:
"So, young one—will you become my disciple?"
Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. He stood frozen, unable to react.
It was Skydream who acted first, shoving Yuhao down to his knees.
"Yuhao! Hurry up and take him as your master!"
Only then did Huo Yuhao snap out of it. But rather than bow immediately, he looked up, puzzled.
"Senior, I would of course be honored to become your disciple. But… given your realm and strength, why would you accept someone like me as your student?"
As soon as the question left his lips, Skydream and the Ice Empress looked at him in disbelief.
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