"That's right! Second awakening of a body martial soul!" Zhu Ziyang said. "Have you heard of the Body Sect?"
"Body Sect?" Everyone wore similar expressions of confusion, even Beibei and Xu Sanshi appeared unsure. Zhu Ziyang wasn't surprised by their reaction. After all, the Body Sect was a mysterious faction. Most of its members were elusive loners, and since the people present were all just outer courtyard students, it was perfectly normal for them not to know.
"As the name suggests, the Body Sect is a sect composed entirely of body martial soul users. Its strength is formidable—on par with our Shrek Academy!" Zhu Ziyang gave a brief introduction.
"What? On par with Shrek Academy?" Huo Yuhao was shocked. In his young and simple world, Shrek Academy was the strongest force on the continent. To hear that there was another force of equal strength was truly staggering.
"Body Sect?!" Beibei murmured, then suddenly looked up, eyes filled with realization and resentment. He remembered—Mu En's injury had come from the Body Sect!
"When it comes to research on body martial souls, no academy or sect on the continent can rival the Body Sect," Zhu Ziyang continued, noticing Beibei's reaction but choosing not to dwell on it. "The concept of the second awakening of a body martial soul comes from them. The reason the Body Sect can contend with Shrek is largely thanks to the overwhelming power of body martial souls. Every body martial soul is undoubtedly high-grade, and once it undergoes a second awakening, it can evolve into a top-grade or even a super martial soul!"
"Senior, are you saying my Spiritual Eye martial soul could become something like the White Tiger martial soul?" Huo Yuhao asked excitedly, eyes gleaming.
"Haha, theoretically, yes," Zhu Ziyang smiled. "From what I know, once a body martial soul undergoes a second awakening, both the soul master's cultivation and their martial soul's growth potential increase explosively. It's not just on par with the White Tiger—it might even surpass something like the True Dragon martial soul."
"Ziyang, do you know how to trigger the second awakening of a body martial soul?" Tang Ya's eyes sparkled with excitement. She felt like she had found a true gem. If Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Eye could really undergo a second awakening, it would be a huge blessing for the Tang Sect!
"You really think too highly of me. How could I possibly know the secret techniques of the Body Sect?" Zhu Ziyang shook his head helplessly.
"Ah, that's a pity!" Tang Ya couldn't help showing her disappointment.
"However, any martial soul's second awakening is related to its origin. If Yuhao can focus on strengthening the essence of his martial soul, it's not impossible for him to explore the path to a second awakening himself." Zhu Ziyang smiled. "You should understand this well, right, Tang Ya?"
"Oh, why didn't I think of that?" Tang Ya perked up again, shouting excitedly, "Yuhao, you better listen carefully to what Ziyang says!"
"Mhm mhm mhm!" Huo Yuhao nodded vigorously, looking at Zhu Ziyang with eyes full of admiration. Strong, talented, knowledgeable, kind—this was exactly the kind of person he saw as a true powerhouse.
"Yuhao, in the future, you might want to use soul power to nurture your eyes regularly. It might help strengthen your martial soul's essence." Zhu Ziyang thought for a moment and added, "As a body martial soul, your Spiritual Eye has a higher capacity to integrate soul power. Using soul power to nourish it might produce unexpected changes."
"Got it, Brother Ziyang," Huo Yuhao responded with deep respect. For the second time, he felt that his future wasn't so uncertain after all.
"Ziyang, thank you so much," Beibei said sincerely. He understood that Zhu Ziyang had no obligation to guide Huo Yuhao, yet he did so willingly—undoubtedly for the sake of Tang Ya and him. Beibei was truly grateful.
"Don't worry about it. I'm helping because I like Yuhao. Otherwise, do you really think you and Tang Ya alone are enough to make me offer this kind of advice?" Zhu Ziyang said jokingly.
"Hey! Zhu Ziyang! And here I thought we were good friends. Turns out I can't even compare to Yuhao in your eyes? So unfair!" Tang Ya puffed up in mock anger and grabbed Jiang Nannan's hand. "Nannan, look at him!"
"Hehe~" Jiang Nannan just laughed without saying a word.
"By the way, Teacher Xiaoya, Brother Ziyang, Teacher Zhou Yi wants me to study soul tools. Should I agree?" Huo Yuhao asked, a little lost.
"What? Teacher Zhou wants you to study soul tools?" Tang Ya was surprised and instinctively turned to Zhu Ziyang for help.
"Soul tools, huh? That's actually a good path for Yuhao, and the Tang Sect definitely needs a soul engineer." Zhu Ziyang was also surprised, but after thinking for a moment, he made his decision.
"Really? Then why did you stop me from studying soul tools before?" Tang Ya asked in confusion.
Back when they were still first-year students, Tang Ya had planned to revive the Tang Sect through soul tools and had even wanted to learn them herself—only to be firmly dissuaded by Zhu Ziyang. He had thought her plan was solid, but didn't agree with her learning it personally.
First of all, Tang Ya's cultivation talent was average. If she divided her focus to study soul tools, it would delay her cultivation—a poor choice. Secondly, as the Tang Sect's sect master, her priority should be strengthening herself. Only a powerful leader could attract more talent to the sect. After all, if even the sect leader was just a Soul Elder or Soul Ancestor, how could others expect anything from the sect?
"You and Yuhao are different—how can you compare the two?" Zhu Ziyang glanced at her and explained. "Yuhao is a rare spiritual-type soul master, and building soul tools just so happens to require powerful spiritual strength. He's much more suited to learning it than you. Who knows—Yuhao might be a once-in-a-century soul tool genius!"
His tone sounded playful, but he was being completely serious. Zhu Ziyang vaguely remembered that Huo Yuhao in Peerless Tang Sect did indeed become a soul engineer. Based on the logic that a Child of Destiny never chooses a useless path, maybe Huo Yuhao truly was a soul tool genius. Plus, Xian Lin'er had once said that spiritual-type soul masters were best suited to becoming soul engineers. That wasn't a baseless claim—the inner courtyard's soul engineers were all spiritually powerful soul masters.
"I see! Haha, haha!" Tang Ya laughed awkwardly, then turned to Huo Yuhao and encouraged, "Yuhao, in that case, do your best and go learn about soul tools!"
"Mhm! Got it!" Huo Yuhao nodded obediently.
"Hmph!" Wang Dong, seated beside Yuhao, snorted coldly and pinched Yuhao's arm with visible displeasure.
"Wang Dong, do you have a problem?" Tang Ya spotted the gesture and immediately called him out. "Why did you pinch Yuhao?"
"I, I…" Wang Dong hadn't expected to be caught. He was instantly flustered, his proud eyes darting away like a shy little girl.
"Teacher Xiaoya, Wang Dong wants to join the Tang Sect too—he just doesn't know how to say it." Huo Yuhao quickly helped his roommate out, wearing a teasing smile.
"Oh, I remember now. When Beibei and Xu Sanshi were fighting, you did mention it, but I forgot," Tang Ya laughed and scratched her head. "Alright, I'll allow it! I was planning to let you join after winning the freshman tournament, but since I'm in a good mood today, I'll make an exception!"
"Really? Thank you, Teacher Xiaoya!" Wang Dong jumped up in excitement, completely shedding his usual prideful demeanor. "With me joining, the Tang Sect gains another general!"
"Hehehe, awesome! With General Wang Dong here, we're officially brothers now. You have to call me Senior Brother!" Huo Yuhao grinned mischievously.
"Yeah, right! Beat me first, then talk!" Wang Dong shot back. "Only the stronger one gets to be Senior Brother!"
"And who was it that I pinned down before?" Huo Yuhao said casually, instantly making Wang Dong explode. He pounced at Yuhao right away.
Zhu Ziyang watched them bicker and couldn't help but feel something was off. Especially with Wang Dong. Why would he want to join the Tang Sect?
Something wasn't right.
(End of Chapter)
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