Huo Yuhao also looked like he had an epiphany.
Is that really how it is?
"First, make a soul-guiding device for me to see your level,"
Su Yu said.
He was actually showcasing Huo Yuhao's skills in front of Mirror Hongchen.
Taking advantage of Mirror Hongchen's presence to have Huo Yuhao demonstrate making a soul-guiding device would reveal his skills authentically.
Although Su Yu hadn't seen it, he imagined it shouldn't be poor.
"Yuhao, this Su Yu is really quite decent,"
Celestial Dream conveyed the deeper meaning of Su Yu's actions to Huo Yuhao.
"Alright, Brother Su."
Huo Yuhao understood that he couldn't return anymore.
Moreover, Su Yu's words weren't unfounded.
He could only accept reality.
Maybe, by becoming stronger, he could visit Shrek again to see old friends.
...
"Is this the soul skill of a ten-year Soul Ring?"
Mirror Hongchen looked utterly bewildered.
Staring at Su Yu, hoping Su Yu would tell him the truth.
No wonder Su Yu called Huo Yuhao a natural Soul Guide.
Just the Spiritual Detection Sharing soul skill would be divine for Soul Guides.
Especially when crafting soul-guiding devices, nearly every detail could be clearly imprinted in the mind.
Mirror Hongchen didn't even need to see Huo Yuhao's actual level in making soul-guiding devices.
No matter how poor he was at crafting devices personally, he could always offer unparalleled support.
Divine level support, right?
"His hands are steady, every detail is just right."
The more Mirror Hongchen observed, the more surprised he became.
If Su Yu had heavenly comprehension, finding optimal solutions through exploration,
Then Huo Yuhao relied entirely on intuition, engraving Core Arrays with fluid precision.
Huo Yuhao's engraving of the Core Array felt naturally smooth.
Indeed, he is a born Soul Guide.
Mirror Hongchen felt that Mingde Hall had truly found a gem.
At the same time, he was puzzled as to why Huo Yuhao took eight months to become a second-level Soul Guide.
Once Huo Yuhao finished the core of the soul-guiding device, Mirror Hongchen began questioning his studies over the eight months.
Then Mirror Hongchen fell silent.
"Nothing special."
...
Mirror Hongchen processed Huo Yuhao's enrollment, and although it was through the backdoor, since Mirror Hongchen handled it himself and Huo Yuhao was recognized as a Mingde Hall disciple, no one dared question it.
After all, among the current students, fewer than ten held this title.
Upon entering Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, Huo Yuhao truly witnessed genuine soul-guiding technology.
He quickly immersed himself in the research of soul-guiding devices, unable to extricate himself.
As for cultivating Soul Power, he had medicinal meals and baths, along with high-level elixir support; his speed was even faster than when at Shrek.
"These elixirs have mild potency; as long as you refine them carefully after consumption, they won't have any negative effect on a Soul Master's future cultivation."
Ice Emperor concluded.
Thus, Huo Yuhao felt more at ease.
Faster cultivation speed, more time researching soul-guiding devices, and a swifter rate of strengthening.
Everything was quite fulfilling.
The only discomfort was the guilty feeling when practicing Profound Celestial Skill and Purple Extreme Demon Pupil.
At the time of joining the Tang Sect, he promised to abandon everything upon leaving.
"I need strength to avenge, Teacher Xiaoya, Brother Beibei, I'm sorry."
At worst, I won't practice Profound Celestial Skill and Purple Extreme Demon Pupil anymore.
...
Back in Mingdu, Su Yu received good news.
Kong Deming had returned.
"The Soul Fighting Competition is one month away, and first, I should explain to my teacher."
Su Yu, holding his token, arrived deep in the Imperial Palace.
"Teacher."
"Xiaoyu, you're here," Kong Deming paused his research and smiled.
"These Tang Sect hidden weapons indeed have some merits.
However, they emphasize too much cleverness and overlook the difficulty of making them.
The complexity of crafting these hidden weapons is more than ten times that of soul-guiding devices of the same level."
Kong Deming managed to find one to two broken hidden weapons, extracting some insights from their structure.
"Useful structures for soul-guiding devices can be conceived if there are enough people thinking about them."
This was Kong Deming's final conclusion.
"I will instruct Mirror to add a course at the academy, incorporating the ways of soul-guiding device construction."
With so many geniuses at Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, it's essential to utilize them.
While personal wisdom may be limited, often stuck in dead ends,
Increasing numbers allow for quicker achievements in construction methods.
Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, together with the countless Soul Guides from Mingde Hall, certainly will impress.
Su Yu was momentarily stunned.
Then he nodded, agreeing with his teacher's approach.
Good, it serves as a warm-up for the future reforms.
Although individual research might yield results, the time investment is quite high.
Breaking down non-core details into tasks for others to tackle is better.
Multiple technologies explored simultaneously.
Battle Armor research is essential.
But Su Yu didn't intend to replicate the Battle Armor from ten thousand years ahead.
Blacksmithing, Spirit Forging, Melting Forging, Soul Forging, Divine Forging—too troublesome.
Especially splitting Battle Armor crafting into four occupational segments—some of it is unnecessary.
Too much involved technology?
Then just avoid developing unnecessary technology.
The most vital aspect isn't to replicate entirely to avoid restraints.
Simple problems solved with known solutions might seem simple and convenient.
However, for complex technologies like Battle Armor, having solutions can be restrictive.
The solution isn't essential; direction is key.
Soul-guiding Armor, fully integrated with Soul Masters, complementary, providing comprehensive enhancement.
That is the future direction.
...
"Teacher, the Soul Fighting Competition is a month away, and I'd like you to oversee."
"Oh? Soul Fighting Competition—why would someone dare take on the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy's representative team?"
Su Yu nodded.
Yes, there are shameless strong individuals.
"Teacher, if Shrek is led by Taotie Douluo, I fear if we break their ten-thousand-year honor, he would act desperately."
I don't want to be slapped to death.
"Good lad, so confident, huh?"
Kong Deming laughed heartily.
The Sun and Moon Empire has its plans.
Especially concerning the Soul Fighting Competition.
This edition aims for first place, but failure isn't crucial, for the aces can compete in the next iteration.
That's when the Sun and Moon Empire exerts full force.
Everything is preparing for the next Soul Fighting Competition.
This edition serves mainly as a warm-up.
Su Yu's profound confidence before Kong Deming made him quite pleased.
Still, he cautioned Su Yu.
"Every competition from Shrek Academy boasts more than one Soul Emperor, claiming victory won't be easy."
Su Yu nodded.
He was aware it wouldn't be easy.
But wasn't there a chance to benefit from an oversight?
Missing a chance like this would be disgraceful!