Douluo: The Fallen Garuda, Feathers Crossing the Mortal Realm

Half an hour later, the atmosphere in the dean's office became somewhat strange.

Jing Hongchen stared at the perfect first-level soul tool core array on the table, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as he hesitated to speak.

He felt a headache coming on when he looked up at the three teenagers on the sofa.

Indeed, if someone is too talented, they may not be well-suited to learning with other children of the same age. This could not only damage the confidence and enthusiasm of other children, but also slow down the pace of the genius.

Jing Hongchen sighed and said helplessly, "Since you've done it, Xiaoyu, I won't stop you from learning on your own."

"In the early stages of the course, the pace will indeed be a bit slow in order to ensure an average learning progress for all students."

At this point, Jing Hongchen changed the subject again.

"However, I want to make it clear beforehand that you can study on your own during these two learning phases, but that doesn't mean you won't have any teachers to supervise you."

"At the end of each month thereafter, I will set aside two days specifically for you to conduct assessments and provide guidance. If you have any questions about soul tools, you can come and ask me then."

Upon hearing this, both Fu Yu and Xiao Hongchen were overjoyed.

Especially Xiao Hongchen, his eyebrows almost flew off.

He considered himself a genius and had no desire to follow the conventional path of attending classes and learning; that would only make him feel that he was no different from an ordinary person.

In contrast, Meng Hongchen simply smiled quietly, as there was little difference between class and self-study for her.

Jing Hongchen glanced at the two of them and snorted, "Let me make this clear from the start: if you don't achieve the expected progress, then you'd better go back to class obediently."

"Also, this kind of thing will stop after you advance to the advanced department. Only then will you truly come into contact with the most cutting-edge and advanced soul guidance technology of the Sun Moon Empire, as well as various projects researched by the Mingde Hall."

Upon hearing Jing Hongchen's words, Fu Yu and the other two exchanged a smile, stood up from the sofa together, and shouted loudly.

"clear!"

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Time passes, and the sun and moon revolve.

In the library's study room.

The room was brightly lit by the soul-guiding lamps all around.

At this moment, Fu Yu was diligently inscribing the core array of a level-two soul tool at a workbench.

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were watching intently, holding their breath, afraid that the slightest movement might affect Fu Yu.

One after another, magical array patterns appeared smoothly on the surface of the core metal, each cut a work of art.

Such a scene left Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen somewhat dazzled and mesmerized.

However, Xiao Hongchen was focused on the fragmented core of the soul tool in Fu Yu's hand, while Meng Hongchen's gaze lingered on the boy's focused profile.

"Whoosh!" Fu Yu gently blew away the metal shavings, and the ice-blue patterns on the surface of the magic circle immediately began to flow.

"Alright, the last core is now engraved!"

Fu Yu picked up the newly inscribed second-level core magic array and addressed the two of them.

Meng Hongchen leaned forward impatiently, her hair brushing against the worktable: "Then, Ayu, hurry up and assemble it!"

"Don't worry, Meng, it'll be ready soon!" Fu Yu said to Meng Hongchen with a smile.

The core magic array engraved in his hand was one of the most important components of the gift he gave to Meng Hongchen.

A few days ago, it was Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's birthday, and he promised each of them one wish that they could make.

Xiao Hongchen wants a fair and square duel with Fu Yu.

What Meng Hongchen wanted was for Fu Yu to personally make her a matching soul tool.

Fu Yu smiled and took out the soul tool components one by one from the soul tool, and assembled them in order.

As the core magic array was in place, a streak of icy blue light flashed across the surface.

Once fully assembled, it revealed a half-meter-long, ice-blue soul-guided short sword that exuded a faint chill.

"Here you go! Meng, you try!" Fu Yu smiled and pointed the hilt of the short sword in his hand at Meng Hongchen.

"Oh, right, and that fire-attribute weapon I gave you before, too."

Fu Yu suddenly remembered the other half of the Soul Guidance Set that he had given her before.

"Mmm!" Meng Hongchen nodded hurriedly as she took the short sword from Fu Yu.

In an instant, a crimson short sword identical to the one held in his right hand appeared on his left.

The crimson blade shimmered with golden light, its silver gleam contrasting beautifully with the icy blue short sword, making it instantly recognizable as a pair.

Standing to the side watching this scene, Xiao Hongchen's eyes were filled with envy, and her mouth suddenly felt a little sore.

"Let me see your dream!"

Hearing Xiao Hongchen's envious words, Meng Hongchen rolled her eyes at her silly brother, hugged the red and blue swords to her chest, and slightly raised her snow-white chin.

"No way! This is a birthday present from Ayu. What if you break it?"

Xiao Hongchen stared at the twin swords, rubbed his hands together, and said, "These are soul tools, not glass cups. They're not so easy to break."

"If I had known, I wouldn't have wanted that fair and square duel. Brother Yu's learning speed is too fast. He can learn the soul guidance array after just one glance. The only thing that can limit his learning speed is his soul power level."

Hearing Xiao Hongchen, that arrogant older brother who claimed to be the best in the Sun and Moon region and even the best in the continent, praising Fu Yu, Meng Hongchen felt exceptionally happy.

"That's because you were showing off. You knew perfectly well that A-Yu could already inscribe a level two soul guidance array, but you still insisted on challenging him."

At this point, Meng Hongchen's beautiful eyes flickered, and she smiled charmingly at Xiao Hongchen.

"Speaking of which, knowing you'd definitely lose but still choosing to challenge yourself, you're really brave, brother!"

To hear praise coming from Meng Hongchen's mouth, Xiao Hongchen raised the corners of her mouth, ran a hand through her flowing silver hair, and said arrogantly.

"Just kidding, I'm super brave, okay?"

Fu Yu chuckled as he watched his two friends bickering.

"Dream, how does it feel? I also designed replaceable components for this set of dual swords. When my Soul Master level increases in the future, or when you increase your own, you can upgrade these two Soul Tools to advanced Soul Tools."

Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen beamed with joy.

"Then I'll need A-Yu to help me level up. I'm going to follow the path of actual control Soul Master, which doesn't require that much in terms of Soul Master."

Upon hearing Meng Hongchen's words, Fu Yu immediately smiled and said, "No problem, you can come to me every time I advance in rank."

Fu Yu watched as Meng Hongchen reluctantly placed the twin swords into her personal storage soul tool, then suddenly jumped into his arms and hugged his neck.

"Thank you, Ayu, I really like your gift."

Feeling Meng Hongchen's whisper in his ear, Fu Yu gently patted her back and said.

"Come down quickly, Xiao is still watching from the side, he looks like he's about to eat me up."

"Hmph, he wouldn't dare!"

However, Meng Hongchen listened to Fu Yu's words and loosened her arms with a slightly flushed face.

Seeing the two of them relax, Xiao Hongchen finally breathed a sigh of relief and said to Meng Hongchen in an annoyed tone.

"Dream, I'm talking to you!"

But before Xiao Hongchen could finish speaking, something strange happened!