Chapter 40: A New Martial Creation! The Skydream Iceworm's Impotent Rage!

[Rewriting the fate of Mu En, Huo Yuhao, and Shrek Academy, +100,000 Luck Points!]

This was the result of Mu En consuming the Life Fluid, extending his life by ten years. This was no simple longevity; it was a ten-year restoration to his absolute peak state. Unlike his previous sickly condition, where he would fall asleep at the slightest provocation, he was now brimming with vitality, capable of working twenty-four hours straight without issue.

The most intuitive manifestation of this change was when Huo Yuhao finished his nightly dual cultivation and went to bid Mu En good morning as usual. This time, the elder was not drowsy, but greeted him first with bright, piercing eyes.

"Go wash up first, and come back a bit later."

"Yes, Teacher."

Huo Yuhao replied, taking a few extra looks at Mu En’s condition. His aura remained unassuming, but the deathly, twilight gloom that had once clung to him had vanished without a trace.

Huo Yuhao made quick work of his morning routine. As soon as he returned, Mu En took his hand and pressed a storage ring into his palm.

"Inside are the cultivation resources I have prepared for you: a ten-thousand-year Vajra Arhat Fruit, pills to restore soul power, and a spirit bone left over from my ninth soul ring."

"Furthermore, once your soul power reaches level 20, I will take you to a treasure land. There is a great opportunity waiting for you there."

"How are your insights into 'Ruling the World' coming along?"

[Rewriting Huo Yuhao's fate, +2,500 Luck Points!]

The Luck Points added were "not many," because the resources Mu En had gifted had not yet been digested into personal strength. However, it was foreseeable that this would eventually yield a massive amount of Luck Points.

Huo Yuhao’s mind felt a bit hazy at the moment, so he subconsciously recited his understanding of "Ruling the World." Yet, his mind was distracted by another thought: all three of his teacher's final soul rings were red, meaning the extra spirit bone from his ninth soul ring had to be at least of 100,000-year quality!

This... Giving him a 100,000-year spirit bone just like that? It was extravagant!

Thanks to the multitasking ability of his spiritual power, Mu En did not notice Huo Yuhao’s "distraction," and he inwardly marveled at the boy's steadfast temperament. He then began to explain the essence of "Ruling the World," which soon had Huo Yuhao completely immersed, so much so that he didn't even notice when Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao arrived later.

Once Huo Yuhao entered a state of enlightenment, Mu En waved his hand to set up a soul power barrier and beckoned Wang Dong over. After gaining a detailed understanding of the boy's progress, he began to provide targeted guidance.

Xiao Xiao, watching from not far away, was consumed by jealousy. This was the Dragon God Douluo! Guidance from the most apex existence on the continent! Pity her own teacher; since taking her on as a disciple, he hadn't shown his face once. It was complete neglect.

Comparison truly brings misery.

...

Mu En provided guidance for two consecutive days. Once he was certain he had imparted enough essential knowledge, he finally rose from his recliner.

"I have some matters to attend to for a while. If you have any questions, go directly to Yan Shaozhe and the others to resolve them."

"Yuhao, cultivate well. When you reach level 20, I will be back."

—That "demigod" had only given him so much time. He hoped he would be lucky enough to find what he needed; otherwise, if it turned into some other affair, he might have to risk his life.

"Don't worry, Teacher. When you return, I will surely have mastered 'Ruling the World'!" Huo Yuhao made his vow.

Wang Dong’s lips twitched, but he dared not make such a boast. He had also begun learning the prerequisite soul skills for "Ruling the World," but as for his progress... it was certainly faster than the average person, but that was all.

Mu En smiled and said, "Little Dong, if you have any questions, you can ask Yuhao. His mastery of the prerequisite skills is enough to guide you."

"I know!" Wang Dong said irritably. "If you have things to do, just go! You're so wordy!"

Mu En chuckled, in a pleasant mood. Of course, this was only possible because it was Wang Dong. Even Yan Shaozhe wouldn't dare to speak to him with such an attitude.

Mu En flashed away. Wang Dong walked to the side, fuming, and began to cultivate on his own. Huo Yuhao found it quite amusing. He could probably guess why Wang Dong was so awkward—ever since they met, he, the "low-level trash," had been outshining him at every turn. Now, he even had to ask Huo Yuhao for advice. For the proud Wang Dong, it was natural that this was hard to accept for the time being.

In the spiritual world.

"You foolish little Yuhao," Zhuge Lan shook his head. "You only thought of the first layer; you haven't grasped the point at all!"

"After all, he is just an eleven-year-old child. It is reasonable that he wouldn't think of a girl disguising herself as a boy, and naturally, he wouldn't associate it with anything else," Electrolux noted objectively.

"Hey!" the Skydream Iceworm said impatiently. "In these two days, little Yuhao has absorbed a 30,000-year Vajra Arhat Fruit, and his progress in the Yijin Jing has reached the halfway point. You haven't saved up 100,000 Luck Points yet?"

How could he not have saved enough? The current actual balance was 240,000 Luck Points; even half of that was 120,000. Not to mention the reserve fund: 870,000 Luck Points! And it was still increasing steadily. The main sources were the popularization of scientific physical training, the rising fame of the Holy Fire Sect, and the various hidden benefits distributed by the Academy. For instance, right outside the dormitory, there was a Soul Douluo guarding them. This had been arranged by Zhuge Lan on the very day he appeared, acting as a "guardian" responsible only for Huo Yuhao’s safety.

With the undigested resources and the three fairy-grade herbs soon to be acquired, not only had the 550,000 Luck Points been earned back, but there was even a surplus.

Seeing that Zhuge Lan remained silent for a long time, the Skydream Iceworm grew anxious.

"You promised next time!"

"I want to awaken my spiritual power!"

"You can't go back on your word again!"

Zhuge Lan did not refuse, smiling as he said—

"No problem, I can awaken it for you. But little Yuhao has the Vajra Arhat Fruit to assist him; the first stage of the Yijin Jing will be complete soon, and redeeming the second stage requires 95,000 Luck Points. Plus, his movement techniques and close-quarters combat need strengthening."

"After the freshman assessment, little Yuhao will also need to engage in dual cultivation of soul devices, which is another expense."

"Right now, we only have 120,000 Luck Points. Look at how large this deficit is..."

Zhuge Lan feigned distress and sighed. The Skydream Iceworm's teeth itched with frustration! It was certain! This guy was deliberately finding excuses to avoid awakening its spiritual power! The reason didn't even matter anymore, but it couldn't stand this one bit!

"I'll fight you to the death!!!"

The Skydream Iceworm transformed into its dragon form and attempted to coil around and crush Zhuge Lan into a noodle. But when Zhuge Lan unleashed his spiritual power, it couldn't budge him at all.

"Hell! How did your spiritual power get so strong?" the Skydream Iceworm raged in futility.

"I spent 10,000 Luck Points before coming out to accelerate the transformation of my spiritual power. It’s roughly equivalent to a three-ring Soul Venerable now, or a five-ring Soul King in combat power with bonuses," Zhuge Lan said casually.

The Skydream Iceworm's eyes turned even redder! He was so willing to spend on himself, but when it came to helping it awaken spiritual power, it was always this excuse or that?

"Die!!!"

Zhuge Lan stood still, letting the Skydream Iceworm vent. It wasn't that he was deliberately targeting it; little Yuhao's balance was indeed insufficient.

Hmm...

It was definitely not because he wanted to see the Skydream Iceworm rage in futility.

Hehehehehe—

...

After the commotion, ignoring the Skydream Iceworm’s death glare, Zhuge Lan created what he had long prepared—