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Di Tian instinctively nodded again, but his expression darkened the moment he saw the covers of those books.
'On How to Be a Qualified Leader'
'Thirty-Six Stratagems for Kings'
'The Rational Allocation of Resources'
'Advanced Mathematics'
Hmm… Something about this list felt off, but Di Tian understood Ye Wen's intentions all too well.
At the same time, Di Tian was now absolutely certain that Ye Wen harbored no ill will toward the soul beast race. His earlier dissatisfaction dissipated like smoke, and with a solemn expression, he bowed deeply to Ye Wen in gratitude.
Upon reflection, his master truly was somewhat "immature."
Meanwhile, the slumbering Silver Dragon King remained blissfully unaware that her subordinate was silently critiquing her. Though she had slept for tens of thousands of years before, this level of comfort was entirely new to her. Unconsciously indulging in it, she sank into a deep sleep.
Though Ye Wen intended to cultivate a group of transformed soul beasts into gods, there were still prerequisites.
After all, though the Star Dou Forest of this era had shrunk, the number of 100,000-year-old soul beasts had increased. It wouldn't be wise to transform them all at once—such an action would surely raise suspicion in the God Realm.
Ultimately, the first batch of transformed soul beasts consisted entirely of fierce beasts.
Looking at the group of young boys and girls, Ye Wen smiled in satisfaction. However, even with his help masking their presence, these disciples couldn't reveal themselves in public. After all, the sudden emergence of so many prodigies would undoubtedly raise questions—even a fool could see that something was amiss.
As for why he didn't include the soul beasts of the Extreme North in this plan, Ye Wen naturally had his reasons.
While humans had their share of geniuses, they paled in comparison to the vast accumulation of 100,000-year-old soul beasts. In the future, Huo Yuer would need a strong core of loyal followers to balance the relationship between humans and soul beasts, preventing endless internal strife caused by prejudice or trivial matters.
With the Ice Goddess as a bridge, Huo Yuer could easily lead the Beast Gods of the Extreme North in the future. Moreover, after undergoing sacrificial growth, Huo Yuer would find it easier to reach the level of a Supreme God King. Over time, this would eventually pave the way for harmony between the two races.
The plan was approved.
Ye Wen was quite satisfied with this blueprint—it was essentially what he had done in the past.
The only lingering concern was whether the current inheritors of the Benevolence and Evil God Thrones had reached the level of Supreme God Kings.
Though Ye Wen wasn't afraid, the thought of dealing with such individuals was troublesome.
Returning to Tian Xing Academy, Ye Wen found himself idle once more.
There was no helping it—Tian Xing Academy was a neutral institution, unlike Shrek Academy, which constantly meddled in others' affairs. Naturally, Ye Wen had plenty of free time.
However, precisely because of this neutrality, Tian Xing Academy's status between Douluo Continent and Sun Moon Empire continued to rise.
This was only natural—such academies were exactly what the major empires desired. If Shrek Academy didn't have its overwhelming strength, no one would bother with it!
During this period, another round of the Advanced Soul Master Tournament took place.
The outcome was predictable—even though Shrek and other empires had learned Ye Wen's soul-guided armor technology, they couldn't replicate it so easily. And even if they managed to create it, it wouldn't make a difference—Huo Yuer's strength had already reached the level of a Soul Sage.
It was common knowledge that ultimate-attribute soul masters underwent a qualitative leap upon reaching the Soul Sage rank.
Not only did their cultivation speed increase dramatically after becoming Soul Sages, but their power also grew exponentially.
In short, that Soul Master Tournament was dominated by Huo Yuer, who obliterated her opponents effortlessly.
And the next tournament would likely see Tian Xing Academy crowned champions once again.
After all, the Advanced Soul Master Tournament occurred every five years, and Huo Yuer was only 18 years old—she could easily crush her opponents again. This firmly established Tian Xing Academy as the premier academy.
An 18-year-old ultimate-attribute Soul Sage had set a record in the history of the Douluo Continent.
Although some suspected Huo Yuer of walking the path of an evil soul master, any knowledgeable soul master who saw the purity of her soul power immediately silenced themselves.
Spreading rumors about a future Title Douluo was a death wish!
The more perceptive individuals across the empires had already concluded that as long as Huo Yuer didn't perish, she would undoubtedly become a legendary Douluo in the future—just like how Shrek Academy had continued its legacy since the era of legendary Douluos.
Though the various empires sought to recruit Huo Yuer, she steadfastly declined, declaring her neutrality.
Though the empires were reluctant, it was better than her joining another empire. Gradually, the matter faded away.
However, after that Soul Master Tournament, Shrek Academy gained a few broken hearts.
Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi were utterly crushed, realizing the vast gap between themselves, Tang Ya, and Jiang Nannan. They fell into despair.
Still, one man persisted.
"Huo Yuer, you truly are the woman I've set my sights on. Wait for me—I'll prove myself."
Tang Wulin, having finished processing documents, gazed into the distance with unwavering determination and fiery resolve, undeterred by a single failure.
Though Ye Wen had thwarted his divine plans twice, and his medicinal resources had been completely plundered when he tried to strengthen his cultivation, Tang Wulin refused to give up.
Though he couldn't match Huo Yuer's Soul Sage level, under the backing of the Hao Tian Sect's heritage, he was now a renowned genius—a Soul Emperor.
Unfortunately, even a genius like him paled in comparison to Huo Yuer, the chosen child of fortune.
But this only fueled Tang Wulin's competitive spirit. As the chosen son of the gods, how could he be discouraged by mere setbacks? He believed these trials were heaven-sent, spurring him to grow stronger through adversity.
Relying on the Hao Tian Sect's resources, the nearly extinct Tang Sect regained some renown on the Douluo Continent.
Though the members of the Hao Tian Sect were unhappy about using their sect's resources to support another sect, under the absolute authority of their parachuted Grandmaster and Second Master, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and comply.
After studying soul-guided technology, Tang Wulin realized that the era of concealed weapons had passed. Without change, the Tang Sect would continue down its old path.
Thus, Tang Wulin boldly removed the anti-theft mechanisms from their concealed weapons. Though their basic principles had long been deciphered by major powers, adding soul-guided technology gave the Tang Sect a second lease on life.
At this time, war erupted once again.
Though the soul-guided devices produced by the Tang Sect were merely excellent, the war-hungry empires spared no expense in purchasing them all.
Tang Wulin proudly believed himself a genius.
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