Douluo Dalu: Ice Demon Yuhao

He had been influenced by it since birth, and regarded Shrek Academy as his greatest rival in life, and conducted in-depth research on it.

"Do you think it's just the background? But I think there are many other objective factors."

Huo Yuhao took out a red pen and drew a circle around Shrek Academy on the map.

"In my opinion, it is also because Shrek Academy has a unique geographical advantage."

Geographical advantage?

Jing Hongchen found this explanation somewhat novel and began to think quickly: "Shrek City is located at the junction of three countries and is an important trade hub. It is adjacent to the Xingdou Great Forest to the east and is rich in resources."

“Yes.” Huo Yuhao nodded. “Moreover, the most important thing is that in this place, we can maximize the influence of Shrek Academy and radiate the Three Kingdoms. Only the most outstanding talents in the Three Kingdoms can get letters of recommendation to study at Shrek. This ensures that Shrek Academy has a steady stream of high-quality students.”

"Yeah." Jing Hongchen did not object.

Huo Yuhao continued to analyze, “That is to say, on the surface, Shrek Academy is just a small city. But in reality, it is an unbreakable organization jointly created by the elites of the three countries on the continent and passed down for ten thousand years.”

“In other words, facing Shrek Academy means facing the accumulated power of the Heavenly Soul, Douling Spirit, and the Three Kingdoms of Xingluo over thousands of years. It would be very difficult for the Sun-Moon Empire to attack head-on.”

His tone became higher and higher, and his speaking speed also accelerated unconsciously, which made Jing Hongchen more and more curious: "So what is your method?"

Huo Yuhao grinned and asked, "Master Hongchen, look at the map, is there any place that is not inferior to Shrek Academy?"

Jing Hongchen was stunned for a moment and looked at the map again.

"You mean...?"

"That's right!"

Huo Yuhao used a red pen to draw a circle at the junction of another three countries, that is, between Sun and Moon, Tianhun and Xingluo.

Jing Hongchen immediately understood what he meant and stood there in a daze, staring at the map.

"Master Hongchen, if you look at the problems of the entire continent from a macro perspective, you will sometimes come up with some fantastic ideas."

"Only an organization can fight against an organization. If the Sun-Moon Empire cannot defeat the three countries, then we should divide and win them over."

"Only by forming alliances can the weak defeat the strong. The strong unite to bully the weak."

Huo Yuhao smiled sinisterly and said, “Here, at the junction of the three kingdoms of Sun, Moon, Sky, Soul and Star, we will build a new city, which will be jointly managed and constructed by the three kingdoms.”

"We will establish the largest academy in the city, jointly run by the three countries. Sun and Moon will send the best teachers to teach here, and then negotiate with Tianhun and Xingluo. Whether they want rare metals or advanced soul guides, we will agree to their request. Sun and Moon only need to make one condition."

"Tell them to send the recommendation letter that was originally sent to Shrek here."

"The earlier this plan is implemented, the better. It would be best if it was four thousand years ago."

Jing Hongchen half opened his mouth, unable to speak.

Huo Yuhao now has an indescribable aura. He is no longer a young man who relies on simulation to disguise himself, but has become the true ruler of the Sun Moon Empire.

If this plan is really implemented, it will be to dig up the roots of Shrek Academy.

Among the four countries on the mainland, the Douling Empire has the weakest national strength. If the Sun-Moon Empire puts down its stance and squeezes out the Douling Empire, it will form a new three-nation alliance with Tianhun Xingluo, which will bring in massive resources.

If trade is opened, this junction will definitely surpass Shrek City and become the new trade center of the continent.

The new academy established on this basis will have both advanced soul guide technology from the Sun-Moon Empire and soul master talents from Tianhun and Xingluo. The only thing it lacks is the accumulation of foundation and time.

Jing Hongchen quickly came to his senses and immediately discovered many loopholes in this plan: "It's easy to say, but isn't this like giving the foundation of my Sun Moon Empire to Tianhun and Xingluo for free?"

"After Tianhun and Xingluo learn advanced soul guidance technology, what advantages does my Sun Moon Empire have over them?"

"And how can Tianhun and Xingluo guarantee that the people they send are definitely talented soul masters? Will Shrek Academy just sit back and do nothing?"

"Moreover, how could the Sun-Moon Empire be willing to cooperate with Tianhun Xingluo and jointly run a school after it lost the holy war four thousand years ago? I think you are dreaming!"

Facing Jing Hongchen's series of rebuttals, Huo Yuhao spread his hands innocently: "Master Hongchen, you only asked me how to deal with Shrek Academy, but you didn't ask me how to deal with the other three countries."

“If the Sun-Moon Empire had used this strategy four thousand years ago, I’m afraid within a thousand years, no, within a hundred years, the influence of Shrek Academy would have been greatly reduced.”

"Without the supply of high-quality students, four thousand years later, Shrek Academy would have long since become a second-rate academy."

"If you think two allies are too many, then just win over one. Two against two will definitely be a crushing situation."

"You..." Jing Hongchen was speechless for a moment, and cursed directly, "Damn, you dare to make fun of this hall master!"

He really wanted to slap Huo Yuhao.

The purpose of dealing with Shrek Academy is to conquer the three countries on the mainland, otherwise why bother dealing with them?

As a result, the strategy given by Huo Yuhao was successful. Shrek Academy was able to deal with it, but Tianhun and Xingluo were both strengthened, so wasn’t the result still the same?

Huo Yuhao had a smile on his face and seemed to be joking with Jing Hongchen, but he was very serious in his heart.

The junction of Sun and Moon, Sky Soul and Star Luo is the northern end of the Mingdou Mountains. If this place is filled and a city is built, it will definitely become the new center of the continent.

If the ancestors of the Sun-Moon Empire four thousand years ago had really thought of a similar strategy, made full preparations, and slowly divided the continent into three kingdoms, the situation on the continent would definitely be completely different now.

Did the Sun-Moon Empire divide the three kingdoms and then devour them one by one?

Or will the four kingdoms remain separate, but the Douling Empire will gradually weaken?

Or is it because of the development of soul guide technology that the four countries have established mutual deterrence?

Or maybe because of the national integration caused by mutual exchange of resources, the Douluo Continent eventually formed a federal-like political system?

Nobody knows……

Jing Hongchen had a similar thought for a moment, and he suddenly wondered whether Huo Yuhao really intended to do this.

If such a city were to be established, the resistance it would face would certainly be no less than that faced when establishing a cabinet.

Besides, how could the Tianhun Empire and the Xingluo Empire agree?

Jing Hongchen didn't think any more, looked at the time, stood up and said, "I should go back to Mingde Hall. I have tried my best to let Elder Wu and Ziwen take over the affairs of Mingde Hall, but I am still indispensable."

The position of the Cabinet Prime Minister is already very busy, but as the head of Mingde Hall, he still has to devote his limited free time to Mingde Hall.

“Isn’t the reconstruction of Mingde Hall basically completed?” Huo Yuhao raised his eyebrows. “The remaining things are not difficult. Is there anything that cannot be done without you?”

Jing Hongchen frowned and lamented, "It's a research project. The biggest loss of this explosion is not only the destruction of the underground base, but also the loss of data from the major ongoing research projects."

"All the major research projects that had invested a lot of manpower and resources were almost completely destroyed, which means that everything has to start from scratch."

Jing Hongchen gritted his teeth, his heart bleeding every time he thought of this. These were the results of Mingdetang's countless days and nights of research, the data and finished products accumulated after overcoming countless difficulties.

Huo Yuhao frowned and said, "Including Plan No. 1 that you have been mentioning."

"Yes, but it's far more than that." Jing Hongchen said with great sorrow, "There is also Plan No. 6, long-range soul guide vehicles, new joint..."

Just as he was counting all the details, he saw a sinister smile on the face of Huo Yuhao in front of him. In his right hand, he was holding a thick stack of manuscript paper, which he shook at Jing Hongchen in a ostentatious manner.

Jing Hongchen's mind went blank for a moment, and then he pounced towards Huo Yuhao like a hungry wolf, reaching out to snatch the paper in his hand.

"Give it to me!" He roared, grabbed a piece of paper and placed it in front of him. On it was Mingdetang's special encrypted text, and the content of the text was exactly... Plan No. 1!

This is the research record of Plan No. 1.

Not only Plan No. 1, but also other experiments and research results that should have been reduced to ashes in the explosion.

"Huo Yuhao, you..."

Jing Hongchen widened his eyes and stared at Huo Yuhao blankly, his hands beginning to tremble unconsciously.

Huo Yuhao said grimly: "Master Hongchen, I am not a very honest person."

"Relying on my mental detection ability, I like to sneak a peek at some confidential documents."

"I am not satisfied with just peeking at something. I also like to secretly write it down and read it slowly by myself."

Jing Hongchen's expression was very interesting, and it was impossible to tell whether he was angry, crying, or laughing. He covered his face with the manuscript paper in his right hand, and all his expressions were finally condensed together, turning into continuous laughter.

……

Mingde Hall, underground base.

Keke was holding up her proud little chin, humming a cheerful tune, and holding two meals in her hands.

She walked past a row of laboratory tables, and the students who knew her couldn't help but cast envious glances at her.

Keke is very powerful now. Her mentor Xuan Ziwen has become a distinguished member of the cabinet after the new emperor ascended the throne.

Although his ambition was not in government but in research, and he had almost never attended court, this identity meant entering the highest authority in the Sun-Moon Empire, and his student Ke Ke also rose in status.

Keke can now answer the question, "What is it like to have a mentor who becomes an academician while you are in school?"

She walked through the underground base and came straight to the largest testing area, took out her nameplate and walked in.

There was no one else in the testing area except for a woman who was lying on the experimental table with her head propped up, looking dazed.

She was no longer wearing luxurious palace clothes, but just an ordinary white coat. Her hair had become simple long straight hair, and her eyes behind the glasses were dull.

The originally beautiful and graceful girl now has no vitality at all.

Ke Ke put down the food in her hand and said softly, "Juzi, eat first. You haven't left the test area for two days."

"Well, Keke, thank you." Orange responded weakly. She no longer had any thoughts of leaving here. Where else could she go if she left here?

Escape? Now that no one wants to settle accounts with her, who should she escape from?

I just want to continue to realize my dream of revenge, but I no longer have any resources to rely on.

Does she have to go alone into the vast Xingluo army to kill the Duke of White Tiger?

Just as Ke Ke was about to say something else, another person walked into the experimental area.

Ke Ke hurriedly asked: "Teacher Xuan, you are here?"

Xuan Ziwen glanced at Juzi and said calmly, "Juzi, let go of your grudges. The new emperor is a peace advocate and will send an envoy to Xingluo soon. I'm afraid that war will not be launched again during his reign."

"From now on, you can just focus on your research here."

Then he stopped caring about oranges and continued to devote himself to his own research.

Orange's whole body felt like it was electrocuted. He held up his head and remained silent for a while.

Ke Ke looked at her eagerly and advised softly, "Eat quickly, Orange. Today we have your favorite fried shrimp and eel. It won't taste good if it gets cold."

Only then did Orange pick up the chopsticks from the table. His voice was still depressed, but one could hear a hint of spirit in it.

"Teacher Xuan, I can make a new engraving for you tonight."

After much consideration, I decided to let Orange leave the stage. This character can be said to be the one with the strongest subjective initiative in the whole book of Douluo Dalu. He is a tragic abstract collection of the bad taste and outrageous plots written by San Shao himself.

In fact, if I were to substitute this character and write it completely according to the original personality, she would never be willing to give up revenge, and would do something so outrageous that people would criticize her if I wrote it. But I still let her die like this, which is considered a good ending.

(End of this chapter)