The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

It's not just because he laid a solid foundation from a young age, but more so because he has the unique advantages brought by his Golden Eye Martial Soul.

The inscription of the core magic array often fails due to minute errors, but this is completely impossible with Xu Zihuang.

He only needs to observe others inscribe the inscription once, and relying on the innate power of his Golden Eyes, he can analyze the entire process into a series of images, deeply imprinting them in his mind. Then, when he tries to inscribe it himself, he can recall it in his mind. It's essentially a perfect replication. Once he enters the state, the depth, quantity, and order of each inscription will not be wrong.

However, if it were an ordinary Soul Master, they could only rely on the extremely inefficient method of practice makes perfect.

The superiority of one over the other is obvious.

Sometimes you have to admit that talent is more important than hard work.

Xu Zihuang put down the carving knife in his hand, picked up the crystal gold engraved with intricate patterns with his right hand, and then slowly poured his soul power into it.

As if in response to Fan Yu's exclamation, the soft halo emanating from the crystal gold transformed into a pillar of light that rose straight up. As Xu Zihuang continued to inject his soul power, the effects of the soul power compression array began, and the golden pillar of light became even more solid and firm.

Ning Tian, ​​who was observing from the sidelines, remained calm throughout. A gentle smile graced her pretty face, and Xu Zihuang's reflection seemed to be clearly visible in her clear, light blue eyes.

"Caitou, use the level three soul power compression array engraved by Tianhuang to assemble a soul light ray for him," Fan Yu instructed He Caitou, before looking at Xu Zihuang with a complicated expression.

"To be able to successfully inscribe a level-three core array within eight months, and that's only in your spare time. Tianhuang, your talent is unprecedented not only in the three great empires of the original Douluo Continent, but even in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Out of personal consideration, I really wanted to take you as my direct disciple, but your talent is not only reflected in inscribing core arrays, but also in the cultivation of your martial soul, which surpasses all your peers. I don't want to, and I don't have the right to, make choices for your future, but I hope you won't waste such talent."

Although Fan Yu is a teacher in the Soul Guidance Department, his vision extends far beyond that. He possesses a broad and generous spirit.

It was also because he understood from the beginning that Yu Tianhuang could not specialize in soul tools, and he was mentally prepared for it.

"Teacher Fanyu, I know what I'm doing." Xu Zihuang bowed respectfully to Fanyu. Despite their different stances, Fanyu was indeed a good person, much better than his wife Zhou Yi, who arbitrarily expelled students based on her own mood.

To be honest, he really didn't understand how these two people got together.

The two talked for a while longer, and He Caitou, who had left earlier, returned.

A metal box appeared on his arm. The metal box opened, revealing three slender metal tubes that emitted a faint white light as soul power was injected into them.

He Caitou smiled kindly, then took the metal box off his arm and handed it to Xu Zihuang.

"Here you go, junior."

This is the Soul Ray Soul Guidance Device that Fan Yu mentioned earlier. Its principle is to compress one's own soul power through the core array in the Soul Guidance Device and then shoot it out, which has considerable destructive power.

Because it is inlaid with a level three soul power compression core array, it is naturally a level three soul light ray soul guide device.

There are many standards for measuring the quality of a soul tool, but the most important ones are its destructive power, attack range, and attack area.

This level three soul beam has an effective attack range of 150 meters. Because it does not consume a lot of soul power, even when used at full power by a Soul Master at the level of a three-ring Soul Venerable, its destructive power is only slightly stronger than the ranged attack soul skills of an ordinary Great Soul Master.

It is considered a relatively common type of long-range attack soul tool.

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Xu Zihuang smiled and accepted it, storing it into his soul tool.

Fan Yu said, "The courses for the Soul Guidance Department are considered finished today. We'll be on holiday soon, so you should all go back and rest."

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian left, but the simple, honest smile on He Caitou's face had not yet disappeared.

"Teacher, why don't you take on a junior as your disciple? His talent is much better than mine. If I had a junior, you wouldn't have to torment me all the time."

Fan Yu irritably tapped his dark, bald head with her hand. "Did I torment you? Get back to work."

How could he not wish to have a disciple like Yu Tianhuang who surpasses his master?

He Caitou looked annoyed and obediently left. He hadn't been gone long when two figures emerged from a short distance away and approached Fan Yu. One of them was Qian Duoduo, the vice-dean of the Soul Guidance Department, and the other was surprisingly a woman.

The woman was about 1.7 meters tall and looked to be only about fifty years old. She had fair skin, her black hair was neatly tied up, and her white clothes with gold trim looked tight and sharp, giving her a very capable appearance. Although she was older, it was still clear that she must have been a stunning beauty in her youth.

Fan Yu stepped forward in surprise and bowed.

"Dean Xian, Vice Dean Qian."

The woman next to Qian Duoduo is Xian Lin'er, the current dean of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy.

"Fanyu, is the progress going smoothly?" Xianlin'er's voice was clear and melodious, beyond her years.

Fan Yu shook his head with a wry smile. "Dean Xian, rather than saying whether things went smoothly or not, it's more accurate to say that Yu Tianhuang's talent far exceeded my expectations. Do you know that he just successfully inscribed a level three core magic array?"

"Fanyu, are you sure?!" Before Xianlin'er could respond, Qian Duoduo's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but ask.

"Dean Qian, I just witnessed him successfully engraving it."

Fan Yu nodded solemnly.

"But he himself still prefers the Martial Soul system. Once the courses become more demanding next semester, I'm afraid there will be less and less time left for me to work on the Soul Guidance system."

This time, even the usually silent Xianlin'er spoke up.

"You don't need to worry about that. I'll handle the negotiations with the Spirit System."

Chapter 114 End of Semester

It was already dark outside when we left the Soul Guidance System experimental area.

Along the wide walkway, sparse, tall, upright soul-guided streetlights shone, their soft light reflecting off the metal buildings of the soul-guided department, creating a sense of tranquility.

Ning Tian silently followed Xu Zihuang. Although every time he came to the Soul Guidance Department, Yu Tianhuang was the one who received the most attention from Fan Yu, and he himself was just a supporting character.

But she didn't care at all, because Yu Tianhuang was able to make her let go of her pride.

The two walked along the quiet, deserted path toward the Martial Soul Department. Over the past eight months, they had walked this path countless times.

As the sole heir of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, she has shouldered immense pressure since childhood. Walking home together like this every day is the most relaxing time for her.

At the same time, her state of mind also gradually changed. This was something she probably didn't even realize herself.

"Are you planning to go home for the holidays?" Ning Tian asked softly.

Xu Zihuang smiled and glanced sideways, then shook his head.

"Home? I don't have a home anymore?"

Ning Tian looked slightly taken aback, then lowered his head and bit his red lips.

"Sorry……"

"It's nothing." Xu Zihuang raised his head and looked up at the starry sky, his deep purple eyes unusually calm.

For someone like him, emotions are too much of a luxury.

At the same time, a hint of fatigue was spreading in his eyes.

Having constantly disguised himself as someone else, his nerves were on edge, and his mental state was nearing its limit. He needed a proper rest during this vacation.

The two then silently made their way to the lakeside path on the Spirit System side.

After walking for about five minutes, Xu Zihuang suddenly spotted a familiar figure by the shore of Poseidon Lake.

"Senior Brother Xu?"

Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's shout, the figure leaning against the stone pier by the Sea God Lake subconsciously turned around and looked over.

The man was tall, comparable to He Caitou, with thick eyebrows, fierce eyes, a straight nose, and a square mouth. He was indeed a handsome man, and it was Xu Sanshi. However, he seemed to be in a bad mood at the moment, with a face full of depression.

"Ning Tian, ​​you go back first. I'll chat with Senior Brother Xu for a while." Xu Zihuang called out to Ning Tian beside him and walked directly towards Xu Sanshi.

Ning Tian nodded slightly, understandingly leaving the space to the two of them.

Xu Sanshi said jokingly.

"You're something else, kid."

"Senior Brother Xu, please don't misunderstand, we're just friends."

Xu Zihuang naturally understood the meaning behind Xu Sanshi's words and responded with a smile. He also followed Xu Sanshi's example, leaning against the stone bench and gazing at the Sea God Lake shrouded in darkness.

Over the past eight months, he and Xu Sanshi have become quite familiar with each other.

Although Xu Sanshi is not as gentle as Beibei, he is fiery and has a somewhat irritable temper, but he is very kind and warm-hearted.

To be honest, he preferred dealing with Xu Sanshi to Beibei, who was full of ulterior motives.

Perhaps Beibei's schemes weren't malicious, but he disliked the feeling they evoked. It was purely a clash of personalities.

During those eight months, Xu Sanshi often asked him for advice on how to pursue Jiang Nannan.

However, Xu Zihuang knew very well that if Jiang Nannan's inner conflict wasn't resolved, the two of them could never truly open up to each other and become a couple.

He also felt that Xu Sanshi was too humble and subtly suggested that Xu Sanshi give up, but he underestimated Xu Sanshi's persistence.

Xu Sanshi is the typical straightforward type, his emotions come and go quickly. After talking with Xu Zihuang for a while, he returned to his usual unreliable and optimistic state.

"Never mind, one day Nannan will realize how good I am to her." Xu Sanshi patted Xu Zihuang's shoulder heavily, still as stubborn as ever.

"I'm leaving now. Tianhuang, you should go back and rest early too."

After parting ways with Xu Sanshi, Xu Zihuang had a sumptuous dinner in the cafeteria, a meal reserved for core disciples, before returning to his dormitory.

The next day, early in the morning.

Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu arrived at the classroom early.

Xu Zihuang sat by the window, resting his chin on his right hand, and looked helplessly at Tuoba Yu, Zhou Sichen, and Cao Jinxuan, who were talking loudly and enthusiastically beside him.

These three guys were so excited about the upcoming holiday that when he returned to his dorm last night, they chatted non-stop until dawn.

And he was inevitably drawn into it.

Even after arriving in the classroom, the three guys' enthusiasm remained undiminished.

The students arrived one after another, and most of them greeted Xu Zihuang, who was sitting by the window, with smiles.

Everyone was excited as the holidays approached. But Huo Yuhao was an exception.

He followed Wang Dong into the classroom with a gloomy face.

Because he knew he would definitely not pass the promotion assessment next semester.

Not long after, Wang Yan and Mu Jin arrived at the classroom together.

Wang Yan walked up to the podium, while Mu Jin went to the back of the classroom and sat in an empty chair.

"Students, today is your last day of first grade. There are no teaching tasks today. I'll just say a few words, and then you can go back and pack your things to leave the academy."

Upon hearing Wang Yan's words, the whole class cheered. Although they had already heard that the holiday was coming soon, it was still different from hearing it from Wang Yan himself.

Wang Yan smiled and said, "Over the past year, Ms. Mu and I have witnessed everyone's hard work. On behalf of myself and Ms. Mu Jin, I thank you all for your efforts. Your hard work will bring our class a shared glory."

"However," Wang Yan said, his gentle smile fading slightly.

"Our Shrek Academy is different from other Soul Master academies. We don't have final exams, but there will be an extremely rigorous promotion assessment in the next semester. The content of the promotion assessment is different every year, and Teacher Mu and I don't know it yet. But there is a hard requirement for first-year students to move up to second-year students, which is that their Soul Power must reach level 20, and they must also successfully obtain their second Soul Ring."