Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 389 Jing Hongchen's Visit (Daily Ten Thousand Words)

As Jing Hongchen entered the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion, his gaze swept around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Clearly, he had already discerned the extraordinary nature of the Sea God Pavilion.

Elder Xuan walked to the Golden Tree chair on one side of the first floor and sat down, gesturing for Jing Hongchen to enter.

Jing Hongchen didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite Elder Xuan with a smile on her face.

Neither of them spoke first; they just sat there looking at each other, and the air seemed to freeze instantly.

Elder Xuan and Jing Hongchen possessed somewhat similar auras, both being remarkably profound. However, the difference lay in their foundations. Elder Xuan's profundity was like the earth itself, with a solid and stable base. In contrast, Jing Hongchen's profundity stemmed from a suppressed energy that seemed poised to erupt at any moment.

"It seems that soul tools can indeed help soul masters to some extent. You are only around level ninety-three, yet you can sit steadily in front of me," Elder Xuan said calmly.

Jing Hongchen smiled slightly and said, "I have always believed that the research on soul tools has only just entered its initial stage. The future world will inevitably belong to soul tools. I wonder if Elder Xuan believes this."

Elder Xuan seemed to have thought of something, and a profound smile appeared on his face: "I believe it, I believe it very much."

Xuan Lao's words stunned Jing Hongchen, and even made Jing Hongchen nervous. Wait a minute, wasn't this old man the most resistant to soul tools in Shrek Academy? How come he suddenly changed his mind and started advocating for soul tools?

Oh no, this is going to be a big problem!

Jing Hongchen couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. Who gave Elder Xuan such confidence?

That one, He Caitou?

It has to be said that the super-energy cannon that He Caitou used in the competition really caught his eye. Combined with the fact that the opponent is a level four soul master, there is a high possibility that the opponent can get Shrek Academy to bet on it.

The stubborn Shrek Academy has begun to change and accept soul tools, which is definitely not a good sign for Sun Moon Academy.

In the previous finals, the Shrek team, which used soul tools, almost completely overwhelmed the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master team in team battles. Even though those students were not soul masters, their combat power was exceptionally strong, and they were even more formidable with the addition of soul tools.

It's worth noting that Ma Rulong's current starting lineup was one of the most likely teams in history to overthrow Shrek's dominance, yet they suffered a crushing defeat, almost getting completely thrashed.

The main reason for all these changes is that the Shrek Academy's main team members are all equipped with soul tools. With just one super powerful control skill and seven heavy soul-guided explosive energy ray guns, they managed to extort all of the Sun Moon Team's invincible shield.

Once the next Shrek Academy team members have completed their transformation and are equipped with a full set of soul tools, will my grandson and granddaughter be able to fight against this group of prodigies who have no weaknesses?

Shrek is changing more and more. When did this change begin?

Jing Hongchen remained silent, thinking of the last Soul Master Exchange Conference.

It seems that from that day on, Shrek Academy's research and popularization of soul tools began to undergo a completely new transformation.

For a time, Jing Hongchen felt a considerable sense of apprehension towards He Caitou.

It seems that He Caitou is one of the students from the two academies who are exchanging studies this time. We must keep a close watch on him and absolutely not let this big guy get in touch with the core secrets of Mingde Hall. We can just assign him any teacher to get rid of him.

As for the other exchange student sent by Shrek Academy, perhaps it's that kid named Huo Yuhao?

Jing Hongchen raised an eyebrow. After all, it was an exchange program. If the people sent by Shrek Academy couldn't learn anything, it wouldn't be fair for them. It would be better to let this kid named Huo Yuhao get some exposure to cutting-edge knowledge.

The geniuses who excel in Soul Battle at Shrek Academy often disdain the use of Soul Tools, let alone the creation of them. In Jing Hongchen's eyes, Huo Yuhao is the most standard kind of Shrek genius.

Although Huo Yuhao had used something similar to a heavy soul-guided explosive ray gun in the battle, judging from the opponent's performance, he was closer to a soul master than a soul master. Giving this kid access to the Mingde Hall was clearly safer than giving He Caitou access.

Even if Shrek Academy asks, Jing Hongchen has a reason to answer.

Huo Yuhao from your academy attended the Soul Guidance Master Exchange Conference with Qian Duoduo last time. I thought he was a promising talent from your Shrek Soul Guidance Department, so I naturally poured resources into him. I didn't realize that this kid only knows how to use Soul Guidance Devices and doesn't know how to make them.

Thinking of this, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Jing Hongchen's lips.

Jing Hongchen said, "Elder Xuan, I have come here to retrieve the Sword of Judgment. This Sword of Judgment is my masterpiece, and it holds great significance for me. I hope you will return it to me."

Elder Xuan nodded seriously and said, "Alright. As long as you can restore Ma Xiaotao, a student from our academy, to normal, I will return the Sword of Judgment to you."

Jing Hongchen's face darkened, and he said, "Elder Xuan, you can't say that. In the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, life and death are preordained. I am also very sorry about what happened to that student from your academy."

Elder Xuan said calmly, "Then Shrek Academy also feels very sorry that we cannot return your masterpiece."

"Ma Xiaotao is the successor to the next dean of our academy's Martial Soul Department. At less than twenty years old, her cultivation level is already seventy. She is only one seventh spirit ring away from becoming a true seven-ring Soul Saint, and she possesses a top-tier beast spirit. In a one-on-one situation, she is invincible among her peers across the entire continent."

"Of course, Shrek Academy will not force you to give us your things. It's just that Xiao Tao's situation is special. Her martial soul has undergone an undesirable mutation. Whenever we find a way to cure her from that sword, we will definitely return that so-called Sword of Judgment to you."

Jing Hongchen frowned and said, "Nothing to discuss?"

Elder Xuan did not speak again, but simply looked at him calmly.

After pondering for a moment, Jing Hongchen said, "What if I exchange it for something of equal value?"

Elder Xuan said coldly, "I said that I left that sword behind to study Xiao Tao's mutated martial soul."

A subtle, peculiar meaning flashed in Jing Hongchen's eyes as he said in a deep voice, "Could you let me see that student from your academy?"

This time, it was Elder Xuan's turn to hesitate.

Just then, Old Mu's voice came out, "Okay, bring him to the second floor."

Upon hearing this voice, Jing Hongchen's expression immediately turned stern, and he quickly stood up.

Although Jing Hongchen's cultivation level has not yet reached the level of a Super Douluo, his insight is extremely sharp.

Hearing that this voice could make a decision even before Elder Xuan, he immediately realized that the outside world's perception of Shrek Academy had been wrong all along.

The strongest person in Shrek Academy is not the Gluttonous Douluo Xuanlao, but someone else entirely.

(End of this chapter)