"Support-type soul masters and food-type soul masters are not adept at combat, which is their inherent drawback. While some attack and defense-type soul devices can partially compensate for this weakness, they cannot completely overcome it," Huo Yuhao said solemnly.
"For example, if it's a strong attack or agility-type soul engineer, they can leverage their own advantages, such as powerful strength and swift speed, not only to better utilize soul devices but even to enhance the power of the soul device itself. However, support and food-type soul masters, whether in aiming, reacting in combat, or bearing the physical load of high-level soul devices, are at a disadvantage."
"Beasts with strong physical attributes can even ignore the recoil of soul cannons, using soul cannons exceeding their own cultivation level restrictions. But if it's support or food-type soul masters with inherently weaker physical strength, there's a possibility of injuring or even killing themselves."
"So, what you're saying is that while soul devices may blur the lines between offense and defense among soul masters to some extent, they cannot fundamentally change this issue," Mu Jin nodded, succinctly summarizing.
Upon hearing her words, Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo outside the door wore slightly grim expressions.
"Why should we change it?"
Suddenly, Huo Yuhao smiled, turning to Mu Jin and the other students in the classroom, asking, "Unless soul devices can completely replace our spirit rings or soul skills in attacking, why should we change anything?"
Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo's eyes brightened, exchanging a glance, both smiling. They guessed what Huo Yuhao wanted to say next.
"Teamwork! Teamwork is crucial here! I've said before, individual support or food-type soul masters are fragile, or broadly speaking, every soul master has their own weaknesses to some extent. But when condensed into a team, these so-called weaknesses and strengths can complement or even cancel each other out, and may even produce some beneficial reactions."
"I believe the future trend of soul device development is for each soul master to choose devices that suit their weaknesses, and then form teams of like-minded individuals with complementary abilities. This way, the combat effectiveness that can be exerted is the strongest."
"And here, I sincerely hope that all the students present will not have biases against soul devices. Whether it's spirit rings, soul bones, or soul devices, they are just tools in our hands. It was our ancestors who discovered the power of spirit rings and soul skills, which allowed humans to rise from under the rule of soul beasts and become the dominators of this continent."
"Now, standing where we are, at the same historical crossroads as our ancestors, as young soul masters, I believe accepting new things and transforming them into our own abilities is what we need to do. Thank you, everyone!"
Huo Yuhao sat back down, but the room fell into silence. Even Mu Jin, as the homeroom teacher, was lost in thought under Huo Yuhao's words.
Huo Yuhao didn't present the future of the Douluo Continent he saw before them; he merely offered them a new path.
The Sun Moon Empire had long been ahead on this path, and whether they could catch up with the footsteps of the Sun Moon Empire was no longer his concern.
*Applause*
Led by Ning Tian, all the students of Class Nine stood up, applauding excitedly towards Huo Yuhao. Even Mu Jin, as the homeroom teacher, was excited. She hadn't expected that an act originally intended to disgust Zhou Yi would lead her to such a treasure.
A level eleven soul master capable of easily defeating top-notch martial soul grandmasters and possessing extensive knowledge of the soul master world, along with his own insights.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao truly earned the sincere respect of all the students in Class Nine, even Wu Feng, who had been defeated by him before, genuinely applauded him.
"Liner, it's truly a stroke of luck," Qian Duoduo said somewhat dazedly. "I never thought that by occasionally helping verify the identities of new students, we'd stumble upon such a treasure for our Soul Engineering Department."
"Even though Huo Yuhao might not understand soul device fabrication at the moment, with his words, he's qualified to enter the Mingde Hall for study at the Royal Academy of Soul Engineers." Xian Lin'er didn't say much more, simply turning and leaving.
"When Huo Yuhao has some free time, you should go find him. I want to personally teach him soul device fabrication," she said.
At Xian Lin'er's words, his expression froze. Originally, he had intended to take Huo Yuhao as his disciple, but unexpectedly, Xian Lin'er had preempted him.
"Well, even I belong to Lin'er. Letting Huo Yuhao go to her isn't a big deal, as long as she's happy," Qian Duoduo thought contentedly.
After Huo Yuhao finished speaking, Mu Jin announced the end of class. Because they still had physical training in the afternoon, Huo Yuhao didn't return to the hotel but went to the cafeteria at Shrek Academy for a meal.
The cafeteria at Shrek Academy didn't have tables and chairs, just an open space with a sink on one side for washing hands and utensils.
On the inner side were the counters where you could purchase meals, each labeled with prices. There were eight counters in total, each offering different dishes, with prices increasing from right to left.
This setup was somewhat reminiscent of certain prestigious high schools on Earth in his previous life, but Huo Yuhao always disdained such theatrical behaviors.
Food is essential to life. If even meals aren't satisfactory, how can students focus on learning?
Although not having seats appeared to speed up the students' dining, it was actually a great detriment to their health, with disadvantages far outweighing the benefits.
Huo Yuhao walked straight to the leftmost counter. Even though the food here was priced in gold soul coins, he needed high-nutrition food to supplement his constitution and strengthen himself due to his inadequate innate physique.
With over ten thousand gold soul coins at hand, it was enough for him to spend for a while. As for the future, Yao Lao said he would have a solution.
"Hello, master. One serving of demon bear tendon stew, one serving of ice jade shrimp. Oh, do you have phoenix meat buns today? That's great, give me a few. I'll also have some wind snake jerky," Huo Yuhao said to the chef behind the counter.
The leftmost counter didn't require bringing your own utensils; each dish came with its own set. The chef also handed Huo Yuhao a tray to hold these precious foods.
Just one meal cost Huo Yuhao nearly a hundred gold soul coins. But for him, cultivation surpassed everything else. Only with sufficient strength could he gain more substantial capital.
Finding a corner, Huo Yuhao enjoyed his meal while asking Yao Lao in his Spiritual Sea, "Teacher, did you see my battle with Wu Feng this morning? Why could my Incineration Skill absorb the flames of Wu Feng's martial soul?"
"Yes, I saw it," Yao Lao quickly responded. "That little girl's martial soul is a type of dragon with peculiar flames. Although those flames aren't as ferocious as True Fire, they can still be considered beastly flames."
"Beastly flames?" Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up. "So if I devour them, can my Incineration Skill evolve?"
"Erm..." Elder Xuan paused for a moment before continuing. "If her cultivation level increases to a sufficient level and you absorb enough of them, perhaps. But her current cultivation is too weak. Even if you absorb more, it won't have much effect."
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly, a glimmer appearing in his eyes. "So what you mean is, if I can absorb enough powerful and numerous beastly flames, my Burning Skill might evolve?"
"Yes," Elder Xuan confirmed.
Huo Yuhao nodded again. Although his Burning Skill was peculiar, it was still a low-grade Yellow Technique for now.
Despite having a cultivation speed faster than other peers due to possessing a technique, nobody would complain about their cultivation speed being too fast. The evolution of the technique was still very necessary for his growth.
"Powerful beastly flames? Perhaps I know where to find them."