"No meaning for you?" Hearing Huo Yuhao's outrageous statement, He Caitou was stunned.
Huo Yuhao smiled and explained, "According to the Dean and others, the concept of the 'Ultimate Individual Soldier' refers to using one person's power to change the outcome of a local war. To put it bluntly, it means having a top-tier soul master learn to create and use soul tools."
He Caitou nodded, the honest expression on his face gradually fading. He stretched out his right hand as if grasping the bright moon in the sky and said, "Yes, the Ultimate Individual Soldier Plan was created to compete with the soul masters of the Sun and Moon Empire."
"While Titled Douluo-level experts can influence the battlefield, in a large-scale war, their impact is limited. Only an Ultimate Individual Soldier can truly change the course of a war. He is not a commander but an artist who can alter the outcome of a battle."
"A Titled Douluo is powerful individually, but their role in war pales in comparison to that of an Ultimate Individual Soldier. Originally, I was working towards this goal, and teacher always saw me as the one to realize this plan..."
Huo Yuhao wanted to laugh.
The idea of concentrating the best resources on one person to create the strongest individual capable of changing the tide of war isn't inherently flawed.
But the problem is, this is Douluo Continent.
Unless one person can single-handedly defeat the entire world, no one can change the outcome of a large-scale war—not even an Ultimate Douluo or a tenth-level soul engineer.
Under normal circumstances, it's impossible to cultivate someone strong enough to defeat ten thousand people or destroy a nation, especially the Sun and Moon Empire.
The upper limit of the Ultimate Individual Soldier Plan can only reach the level of someone like Ye Xishui.
But even Ye Xishui couldn't withstand Xu Tianran's financial might: Xu Tianran designed a trap using ten class-nine soul missiles to severely injure Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao.
Of course, this was mainly because Ye Xishui was already seriously ill.
But even someone as strong as Huo Yuhao couldn't change the course of the war in the later stages of the original story. Didn't the Sun and Moon Empire nearly destroy the Star Luo Empire?
If it weren't for the intervention of the innocent Sea God, Douluo Continent might have entered a unified timeline.
So, the Ultimate Individual Soldier cannot save Douluo Continent.
Huo Yuhao really didn't need to waste his time on this.
Moreover, with his current potential, no matter how much he develops, he won't be as frustrated as the original Huo Yuhao.
With his immense talent, he just needs to wait for the right moment to emerge and make a name for himself in one battle!
The world will be shocked! Invincible! Destructive!
This is the confidence that the Immortal Gu has given Huo Yuhao!
Perfect stealth is about eliminating all enemies!
Moreover, space control will teach the Sun and Moon Empire a lesson.
On the current Douluo Continent, who can stop an emperor dedicated to assassination?
When the time comes, once all the leaders of the Sun and Moon Empire are dealt with, they will fall in line.
However, this reasoning isn't suitable to share with He Caitou.
You can't just tell him: "I, Huo Yuhao, the chosen one, only need enough time to become invincible on Douluo Continent. The Sun and Moon Empire can be destroyed with a flick of my hand!"
So, Huo Yuhao raised his hand and patted He Caitou on the shoulder:
"Senior, the idea of the Ultimate Individual Soldier is good, but it's flawed. To become a qualified Ultimate Individual Soldier, you first need a high level of soul power, right? Only then can you effectively use most soul tools."
"If a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse can't influence the overall situation on the battlefield, then why not have a Super Douluo or even an Ultimate Douluo take action? Why bother cultivating a so-called all-powerful Ultimate Soldier?"
"On the battlefield, if a Super Douluo is assigned as an assassin, who could resist his sudden attack? Wouldn't this allow him to play a role that exceeds the limits of a single soldier?"
"Moreover, the Soul Tool Department made the wrong choice by selecting me for the Ultimate Individual Soldier program. For me, as long as my soul power level is raised, I don't actually need to learn those fancy techniques. I have the confidence to reach the realm of an Ultimate Douluo."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, He Caitou fell silent.
Then, a hint of bitterness appeared on his face. "Yuhao, sometimes I really envy your talent. I'm just a food-type soul master with limited combat power. I don't have as much talent or strength as you."
Huo Yuhao comforted him, "You're being too hard on yourself. While martial soul cultivation is important, we can't neglect the path of soul tools. The future trend will undoubtedly be the integration of soul masters and soul tools. We must also learn from Sea God and invest more in the research of soul tools."
After a pause, Huo Yuhao continued, "The Ultimate Individual Soldier plan just isn't suitable for me, but it might be perfect for you. If I'm not mistaken, senior, you were the original candidate for the Ultimate Individual Soldier, right?"
He Caitou's expression calmed slightly. "Yuhao, you're right. I was indeed the original candidate. But not long ago, teacher planned to make you the Ultimate Individual Soldier and have me serve as your mobile arsenal."
"Perhaps if it were someone else, I would be resentful or even resist the teacher's arrangement. But since it's you, I'm not dissatisfied—in fact, I'm happy. I came to you today to persuade you to reconsider. With my help, you don't have to be so burdened. You just need to..."
Huo Yuhao shook his head, interrupting He Caitou, and said seriously, "Stop saying such things. Some things can't be given up. I believe that as an Ultimate Individual Soldier, you are more suitable than I am!"
Tears welled up in He Caitou's eyes. "Yuhao, I..."
Huo Yuhao waved his hand. "Stop trying to persuade me."
Even if he agreed to join the Ultimate Individual Soldier program, Mu En would never let him go. With his talent, he only needs to focus on his martial soul cultivation.
He Caitou opened his mouth but said nothing. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke with a complex expression, "Yuhao, are you interested in hearing a story?"
Seeing no one around, He Caitou decided to confess everything.
"Go ahead," Huo Yuhao replied.
"Actually, even Teacher Fan Yu doesn't know my true origins. Since things have come to this, I'll tell you everything. It's been too painful to keep this hidden all these years..."
"I am a member of the Sun and Moon Empire, and I am part of its royal family. I am the nephew of the current Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire..."
He Caitou then recounted his origins in detail.
After listening, Huo Yuhao calmly replied, "I don't care about your origins or identity. As long as you are a member of Shrek and my friend, that's enough."
He Caitou looked at Huo Yuhao with red eyes and said, "Yuhao, I can't thank you enough for your kindness. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I only hope that one day, I will have the strength to seek revenge with my own hands."
"Although I know that compared to the current royal family of the Sun and Moon Empire, my personal abilities are insignificant, the Ultimate Individual Soldier plan is my only path."
"It's never too late for a gentleman to seek revenge. Talking about hatred before you have the absolute strength to act is meaningless. If you want revenge, you need to work harder. Who knows what the future holds?" Huo Yuhao stood up, smiled, and patted He Caitou on the shoulder.
"Okay," He Caitou nodded solemnly.
When he stood up straight again, he had returned to being the honest and simple core disciple of the Soul Tool Department.
The two walked side by side on the road to the outer courtyard.
The main reason was that He Caitou hadn't left with the main force, so he needed Huo Yuhao to accompany him.
"By the way, Yuhao, I also want to join the Tang Sect like you. What do you think?"
"Actually, I didn't join the Tang Sect."
"Forget it then."
[Achievement Triggered!]
[Achieved He Caitou's "Confession" Achievement. Reward: War Thought Gu.]
[War Thought Gu: Level 3 Gu, Wisdom Path. After use, it can instill a strong fighting spirit in the soul master, making them brave and fearless, and capable of generating war thoughts.]
[Evaluation: Fight!]
In the end, He Caitou still planned to join the Tang Sect.
The main reason was that Huo Yuhao shared with him the idea of infiltrating the Tang Sect in the future, so He Caitou volunteered to be the inside man.
"Don't worry, Yuhao. I will investigate the Tang Sect's movements for you."
Huo Yuhao only needs to raise his arms when the time comes, and He Caitou will lead the rebellion.
Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched. "No need."
…
Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.
After becoming members of the Shrek Seven Monsters reserve team, Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao's studies at the academy became more intense. In addition to their regular classes, they spent every spare moment training.
Being part of the reserve team was a great honor, but it also came with immense pressure. This honor was something they had to fight to maintain.
Especially for the two of them, who were younger and had lower soul power levels. Only by putting in extra effort could they ensure their place on the reserve team.
Xuan Zi also provided guidance to the seven members twice. His teaching method was straightforward and practical, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Each time, the seven reserve team members were divided into different groups to spar, developing their teamwork.
The only requirement Xuan Zi gave them was to hold nothing back. With a super master like him overseeing the training, there was no need to worry about any danger.
Today's reserve team training was a little different.
Seven students in blood-red school uniforms stood in the center of the spirit fighting arena. Among them were Huo Yuhao and Ma Xiaotao, the Shrek Seven Devils of this generation.
Ma Xiaotao served as the captain, and Huo Yuhao as the vice-captain.
Originally, Dai Yueheng was a bit unconvinced when he heard this arrangement.
He admitted that he couldn't beat Ma Xiaotao.
But why was Huo Yuhao able to participate in as the vice-captain?
Dai Yueheng thought, "I'm not an extreme attack type like Chen Zifeng!"
After receiving a thorough beating, Dai Yueheng, with his shattered confidence, immediately became obedient.
It only took one move.
Huo Yuhao had Dai Yueheng on his knees.
In the past two weeks, Huo Yuhao still hadn't perfected his Spiritual Eye Domain.
But he had perfected his ultimate move, the Ice Soul Sword!
Of course, when dealing with Dai Yueheng, Huo Yuhao only borrowed the original power of the Ice Knife Gu and didn't use other Gu worms to assist.
After observing Mu En's method of infusing martial soul essence, Huo Yuhao was greatly inspired.
With the help of Tianyuan Baolian Gu, the fourth-level Tianyuan Treasure Lotus Gu he had just acquired from Mu En's achievement mission, Huo Yuhao practiced for several days and successfully perfected his killing move.
He used the North Sea Ice Soul Domain, the innate domain of the Ice Soul Body, as the framework, and combined it with the original power of the Ice Knife Gu, which was the Dao Mark of the Sword Path, to evolve Sword Intent into Sword Domain.
Originally, the Northern Dark Ice Soul Domain Physique was just a domain skill that amplified the user and weakened the opponent.
But after adding the original power of the Ice Knife Gu, it became incredibly destructive!
Huo Yuhao called it the Ice Soul Sword Domain.
The range of the Ice Soul Sword Domain was temporarily reduced to thirty meters, but within it, all life would be baptized by a violent storm as if the Ice Soul Sword's intent penetrated deep into the bone marrow.
Even if Huo Yuhao merely expanded his domain, soul masters at the Soul King level would perish within it.
After Huo Yuhao condensed the ice power of the entire Ice Soul Sword Domain into sword energy, he unleashed his ultimate move, "Ice Soul Sword."
When he swung his sword, it was like a dragon emerging.
The sword's intent was mighty, and its coldness was bone-chilling!
Mu En's evaluation of Huo Yuhao's self-created soul skill was that it was not inferior to his two major soul skills, Dragon Emperor Demonic Rupture and Dragon Emperor Realm Quake.
Moon was a bit emotional.
He had underestimated just how monstrous Huo Yuhao was.
He hadn't seen him for a few days, and Huo Yuhao had already made a huge leap!
Such talent was truly terrifying!
Even Mu En himself had to admit that he was getting old.
Although he didn't know how Huo Yuhao had comprehended Sword Intent without a sword spirit, Mu En didn't care. He was very satisfied.
Time returned to the present.
Under Xuan Zi's guidance, the main team and the reserve team, representing Shrek, met.
Main team: Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao, Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, Ling Luochen, Xixi, Gongyang Mo.
Reserve team: Beibei, Xu Sanshi, Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao.
Xuan Zi nodded. "Good, everyone is here. In ten days, this year's Continental Elite Young Soul Master Tournament will begin. You are the main and reserve players for this competition, the two generations of Shrek's Seven Monsters. Today, I want you to meet, not only to get to know each other but also to understand each other's abilities."
After several rounds of sparring between the seven monsters, everyone realized they were indeed familiar with each other.
Each of them was deeply aware of Huo Yuhao's power!
As long as Huo Yuhao was on a team, that team would win.
There was no suspense.
His Ice Soul Sword Domain was simply unreasonable!
The reserve team had already exhausted all their strength just to resist the Ice Soul Sword Domain.
Was this even fair?
As for the main team, they didn't last long against Huo Yuhao either.
Even against Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, Huo Yuhao eliminated the two Soul Emperors with two strikes after building up his strength.
Later, after banning Huo Yuhao's Ice Soul Sword Domain, everyone realized that this was just the tip of the iceberg of Huo Yuhao's strength.
Just his teleportation ability made Huo Yuhao win as easily as cutting through melons and vegetables.
There were also Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er's martial soul fusion skills.
Huo Yuhao and Ling Luochen's ultimate synergy.
Huo Yuhao's fourth soul skill, Spiritual Engraving.
He had too many cards up his sleeve!
Wang Dong'er and the others thought, 'We get it now. The reserve team just needs to watch the main team sweep the competition and win the championship.'
This way, they could also become champions. How comfortable!
Seeing the seven reserve team members becoming complacent, Xuan Zi felt helpless.
"Although you are the reserve team, you must not think of yourselves as mere spectators. On the contrary, when we face weaker opponents, you will be the main players in the competition, to better conceal the abilities of the main team."
"Remember, we are a team! Huo Yuhao alone is definitely not enough!"
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