Furthermore, it has a unique activation method.

It can only form an Invincible Barrier capable of lasting a full 15 seconds when its core formation is activated using this method. The defensive strength of this barrier can reach up to three times the users cultivation. The reason that its classified as a Class 9 soul tool is because of this Invincible Barrier. However, it can only be activated like this once before it needs to be recharged, but it doesnt have to be manually charged. When the user cultivates, it will naturally charge itself with the required soul power over timearound three days. Of course, the user can also charge it deliberately. Doing so will take an entire day and night of meditation, during which the user will have to inject all of their soul power into the soul tool.

Elder Xuan was shocked when he heard Jing Hongchens introduction. He realized that Jing Hongchen truly had the ability to get out of almost any dangerous situation with this Class 9 soul tool, despite his cultivation only being Rank 93. No wonder hed dared to sneak into Shrek Academy.

Elder Mu nodded, and Jing Hongchen felt that the weight in his hands disappear as Hongchens Blessing appeared in front of Elder Mu. Elder Mu squinted his eyes and lifted it in front of him. He then said, Youre able to adapt well; no wonder the Illustrious Virtue Hall is improving every day under your leadership. You may leave now. However, if you intend on coming here without permission again, I hope that youre fully confident. If you arent, your entrance fee wont be as simple as just one Class 9 soul tool.

Jing Hongchen revealed a smile on his face. Even though it was bitter, it was also filled with stubbornness. He bowed slightly towards Elder Mu, then turned to leave.

Once hed left the Sea Gods Pavilion, he leapt up into the air, and a pair of dark golden wings opened behind his back. He disappeared almost instantly; he wasnt willing to remain in Shrek Academy even a second longer.

Jing Hongchen had wanted to get back what belonged to him, yet had ended up suffering even more losses. He hadnt managed to get back the Class 8 Judgement Sword, and had even lost a Class 9 soul tool. Its important to know that Shrek Academy hadnt had a Class 9 soul tool prior to this, as Class 9 soul tools were only utilized for strategic purposes even in the Sun Moon empire. Even though the Class 9 soul tool that Jing Hongchen had given Shrek wasnt the best, it wasnt the worst either. Hed chosen Hongchens Blessing because it wasnt offensive at all; its core formation was very resilient, and wouldnt be overcome easily.

However, Jing Hongchen wasnt exactly returning empty-handed. Hed seen Elder Mu, and had gained an even deeper sense of Shreks background. This had been his greatest reward. Furthermore, hed made other arrangements; failure was the mother of success. He wasnt afraid of being repressed for once. Despite how depressed he felt, Jing Hongchen had several other ideas.

However, he almost spat blood when he reached the soul tools that hed set up beforehand.

Jing Hongchen had set up eight automatic soul tools over a thousand meter distance before hed entered Shrek Academy. Four of them were Class 9 soul tools, while the other four were Class 8 soul tools. With them in place, he could remotely mount an attack on Shrek Academy and Shrek City with the push of a button. Even the most powerful individuals wouldnt be able to resist an attack of such a magnitude without sufficient preparation. They might be able to escape, but ordinary soul masters and all of the buildings present would be destroyed.

But when he reached the locations where hed placed these Class 8 soul tools, he realized that only traces of them were left behindall of them had disappeared. He immediately realized that Elder Mu mustve done something to them. He used his remote to test them out, but didnt get a reaction. It was obvious that their receivers had been destroyed.

Bastard, I knew I shouldve had that old man equip them with self-destruct devices. Damned Shrek Academy. Jing Hongchen cursed in fury. He didnt act like how he had in the Sea Gods Pavilion.

However, his temper disappeared as quickly as itd come. He turned around to look at Shrek Academy, an evil radiance appearing in his eyes. He snorted coldly, then turned around again and quickly left.

Elder Mu, weve succeeded. Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo reported the good news to Elder Mu.

Where had Jing Hongchens soul tools disappear to? Theyd taken them away of course! Elder Mu had stalled Jing Hongchen in the Sea Gods Pavilion in order to buy them enough time.

Elder Mu smiled and said, I hope that your Soul Tool Department will be able to make some progress this time. However, take due caution; it wouldnt be a good thing if such powerful soul tools were to explode.

Xian Liner said, Elder Mu, please rest assured. Well only research the core formations for now. We wont take them apart without understanding them. Even when we do, well only do so in the academy. Fan Yus already taken them back to the academy so that we can begin researching them.

Huo Yuhao was stunned as he listened from one side. He only barely managed to piece together that Elder Mu had most likely instructed the two Soul Tool Department deans to gather up some powerful soul tools.

Qian Duoduo looked at Huo Yuhao and couldnt help but laugh. Little Yuhao, you must be curious. Well, Jing Hongchen snuck into our academy and was discovered by Elder Mu. Elder Mu also sensed what hed setup outside the academy, and told us to go and gather up his soul tools. Of the soul tools he set up, four are Class 8 and four are Class 9. No matter how deep the Illustrious Virtue Halls coffers are, this will definitely be enough to make them feel a pinch for some time.

Huo Yuhao was stunned. He clearly remembered the auction prices for the top-ranked soul tools sold at the auction house. The Illustrious Virtue Hall had definitely suffered a heavy loss since theyd relinquished these 8 soul tools alongside the Hongchens Blessing that Jing Hongchen had left behind for Elder Mu.

Elder Mu passed the Hongchens Blessing to Xian Liner and said, Study this soul tool too. I tried it out just now; Jing Hongchen wasnt lying when he explained its usage. But dont ruin itI have other uses in mind for it.

Yes. Xian Liner excitedly received it. Even though she wasnt young anymore, she was still as excited as a little girl right now.

Shrek Academys Soul Tool Department had been making slow progress all these years; this was a great opportunity for them! Researching the soul tools that theyd obtained today would definitely help Shrek Academys Soul Tool Department make significant progress. It wasnt easy for one to obtain top-ranked soul tools from the Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Elder Mu gestured and said, Go on then. Yuhao and Wang Dong, help me up to the third level. Xiao Xiao, follow Little Xuan and learn well from him. Little Xuan, take them to Star Dou Forest first thing tomorrow morning.

Yes. Elder Xuan acknowledged.

Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiaos eyes brightened when they heard that they were going to the Star Dou Forest. Their cultivations had already reached the Rank 30 bottleneck, thus heading to the Star Dou Forest could only mean one thing: They were going there to obtain their third soul rings! Becoming a Soul Elder represented a significant step forward in ones cultivation.

Only after one had overcome the barrier at Rank 30 would they be considered to have advanced from the beginner stage to the intermediate stage of cultivation.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong helped Elder Mu up from his chair slowly, then helped him up to the Sea Gods Pavilions third level again. Beneath Elder Mus guidance, they entered the left tunnel and walked all the way to the room at the end of it.

Golden light shone, and the door to the room opened, afterwich they entered the room.

The room wasnt big; it was only around 30 square meters in size. There was a simple wooden table, a chair, a bed, and a bookshelf that covered one of the walls. The interior design was very simple, and the natural scenery of Sea Gods Island could be seen through the window.

Eld Teacher. Huo Yuhao almost addressed Elder Mu incorrectly, as he still wasnt used to the new way he had to address him since hed just accepted Elder Mu as his teacher. Hows elder sister? Is there any way to heal her? My second martial soul is Ultimate Ice. Ill do my best to help heal elder sister so long as Im able to and you tell me how.

Huo Yuhao was more concerned with Ma Xiaotaos condition than becoming a Soul Elder. Hed only just established a relationship with Ma Xiaotao, yet shed suffered such an enormous injury. It had taken him a great deal of effort to gain kin!

Elder Mu replied, Dont be too anxious. Xiaotaos condition right now is special. Its not entirely a bad thing for her martial soul to have transformed. Once I sealed her, the Dark Phoenix flames began to lead her body in the direction of Ultimate Fire. Its just that the aura of darkness within her is like a parasiteit cant be neutralized so easily.

Huo Yuhao continued to probe, How can we make the aura of darkness disappear?

Elder Mu smiled and replied, Ive thought of a way, but we cant do so now. She needs to remain asleep in my seal for a longer period of time. It might be two, three, or even four to five years. Itll depend on what destiny has in store for her. Ill truly need your strength when the time comes however. For now, just remember what you said.

Ill save elder sister no matter the price, so long as Im able. Huo Yuhao answered resiliently.

Elder Mu said, Yuhao, Wang Dong, let me ask you this: Do the two of you know why I let Jing Hongchen enter the Sea Gods Pavilion today?

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong looked at each other, then Wang Dong said, Are you trying to stamp your authority on the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy and the Sun Moon Empire? Ive heard from Teacher Wang that the Sun Moon Empires development in soul tools has been extremely rapid. It seems that the beginnings of a war are brewing.

Elder Mu didnt judge Wang Dongs analysis and turned towards Huo Yuhao. He asked, What do you think?

Huo Yuhao answered, I have the same general idea as Wang Dong. However, I also think that you seem to value the exchange and interaction between us and their students that you discussed.

Elder Mu nodded and said, Both of you are right. Stamping my authority, scaring him, and reaping the benefits. These were some of the reasons that I let him enter. However, the main reason was to fight for timetime for all of you.

For us? Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were stunned.

Elder Mu replied, My existence is Shrek Academys greatest secret. Only the elders of the Sea Gods Pavilion currently know about me. Yet, I revealed myself in order to fight for more time so that you young people will have time to develop. This is because I cant protect Shrek for much longer.