Chapter 46: The Innate Soul Tool Saint Physique

Take Xu Jiawei, the Emperor of Star Luo, for example when he was younger, he also went to study at Shrek Academy while hiding his identity. But the problem is how exactly did he "hide" his identity? The moment he activated his Star Crown Martial Soul, who wouldn't know he was part of the Star Luo royal family? The same goes for other powerful bloodlines most long established factions have signature Martial Souls. Once they activate them, it's like shouting their identity out loud. So, the so called "hidden identity" that Xu Jiawei claimed? Absolute nonsense. He didn't go to Shrek Academy to conceal himself he went there to make connections and experience campus life. As much as people criticize Shrek Academy, one thing is undeniable its influence is incredibly powerful. Of course, when Shrek Academy was first established, it was actually pretty trash. The reason it became the continent's top soul master academy wasn't just because it "produced" seven gods and gained fame it was also because of its deeply rooted political network. Take the White Tiger Duke's family as an example. If you're a minor noble in Star Luo, wouldn't you want your child to build friendships with the descendants of the White Tiger Duke? If they earn favor from that family, they could rise to power in Star Luo's political landscape. After all, the White Tiger Duke's family is one of the most influential forces in the empire. Making connections with them? That's a huge advantage. So, of course, the aristocracy would go to great lengths to send their children to Shrek Academy. And in most cases, nobles prioritize family legacy which means they have a lot of children. Take the Star Luo royal family for instance. The original story never explicitly stated it, but Emperor Xu Jiawei most likely had a ton of children. Why? Because the Star Crown Martial Soul is difficult to pass down so the only solution was to have as many kids as possible and hope one of them inherited it. And since the royal family is rich, they could easily afford to raise them all. According to Tang Ya, Shrek Academy accepts 1,000 new students each year. Except for people like Huo Yuhao, who entered through special Tang Sect recommendations, every other student had a City Lord's recommendation letter. That means the majority of students over the years came from noble families! Even someone like He Caitou, who had the Innate Cotton Picking Saint Physique, was actually of Sun Moon royal bloodline. He was also the descendant of aristocracy. Someone like Jiang Nannan, a true genius without any noble background, was the rare exception. "Junior Huo Yuhao, what's wrong?" Meng Hongchen asked when she saw his expression shift slightly. "It's nothing," Huo Yuhao replied. "I just think... the emotions in this play feel too real. It caught me off guard." Meng Hongchen smiled. "Of course! Our students studied Shrek Academy's classic theater works in great detail that's why they can portray emotions so well!" Then, her expression turned a little helpless. "But, the unfortunate part is that most classic plays from Douluo Continent come from Shrek Academy. And they always glorify the original Seven Monsters. No matter how the plot unfolds, the villains are always Spirit Hall. But based on our research, historically, Spirit Hall did make mistakes, but they also did good things. They weren't as purely evil as these plays make them out to be. And Sea God Tang San's portrayal is just... too perfect." "Anyway, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's enjoy the rest of the play." "Alright, Senior Meng." Two Weeks Later Third Laboratory The Innate Soul Tool Saint Physique Huo Yuhao arrived at the laboratory! Xuan Ziwen looked at Huo Yuhao, a smile appearing on his face. With sincere admiration, he said: "Huo Yuhao, the day has finally come. Your talent in soul tools is simply too incredible I never expected you to already be ready for the Level 3 Soul Engineer exam. I knew this day would come... but I didn't think it would come so soon. You're an absolute genius. Maybe one day, you'll become a Rank 10 Soul Engineer a level even your grandmaster never reached!" "You flatter me, Teacher Xuan," Huo Yuhao responded politely. Over the past weeks, he had been solidifying his knowledge of Level 3 soul tools, ensuring he could pass the exam in one go. In the original story, Huo Yuhao reached Level 5 Soul Engineer at Rank 40 Soul Power. So it's perfectly reasonable for him, at Rank 28, to be a Level 3 Soul Engineer! Nearby, Juzi's eyes shone with admiration as she looked at Huo Yuhao. As a Food Type Soul Master and a Soul Engineer, she knew just how difficult it was to reach Level 3 in such a short time. Even Keke's eyes widened. She muttered, "Comparing myself to him is just... frustrating. I spent so long studying soul tools just to pass my Level 3 exam... How the hell is there such a massive gap in talent between people?!" As one of Xuan Ziwen's top research students, Keke's talent in soul tools was already considered excellent. But compared to Huo Yuhao, she felt utterly defeated. Nearby, Zimu and Wang Shaojie exchanged glances. Then, they immediately rushed forward with smiles on their faces. "Brother Huo, if you need any materials for your exam, just tell me!" Zimu grinned. "I've studied soul tools for a few more years than you, so I've got some good materials saved up." Zimu liked Juzi, but he wasn't stupid. Even if he was jealous, he knew how to read the situation. Huo Yuhao was favored by both the Dean and Teacher Xuan there was no way he could afford to offend him. So instead, he had to suck up to him. Wang Shaojie quickly followed up: "Brother Huo, don't listen to Zimu he doesn't have anything good! I got some top tier materials from the royal family. If you need anything for your exam, just say the word, and I'll bring it right over!" "After all, a genius like you deserves only the best!" Although Wang Shaojie wasn't a direct descendant of the imperial family, he was a distant relative. He loved throwing his royal connections around, but in reality, he was just a coward. If he saw someone weak, he would act arrogant and overbearing. But if he faced a true powerhouse, he would immediately start bootlicking. Recently, he had heard a rumor from his sources the Crown Prince himself had issued an order: "If you encounter Huo Yuhao, you must treat him with utmost respect!" So it was only natural for Wang Shaojie to act this way. He definitely wasn't going to make trouble for Huo Yuhao like in the original story. After all, Huo Yuhao was someone he absolutely couldn't afford to offend. If he played his cards right, he might even gain the Crown Prince's favor through Huo Yuhao. The mere thought filled Wang Shaojie with excitement. The Crown Prince might be disabled, but he was still the most likely candidate for the throne. Although Wang Shaojie was technically part of the Third Prince's faction, he didn't actually believe in the Third Prince's chances. (End of chapter.)Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 15 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1