"Hmm?" Wang Dong was momentarily taken aback after being rejected. He had been pampered since childhood, so how could he have endured such humiliation?
Throughout his life, everyone around him had always been kind and gentle, and no one had dared to rebuff him so bluntly.
Moreover, the fact that he had to clean the shabby dormitory on his own a few days ago had already fueled his anger. Now, he was assigned a roommate by this so-called Shrek Academy, and he was expected to endure even more disrespect.
Though the man in front of him appeared to be good-looking and masculine, Wang Dong thought that such a face was wasted on someone like him.
He had spent an entire day thoroughly cleaning the filthy, disorganized dorm, transforming it into something presentable, yet no one seemed to appreciate his efforts.
Wang Dong snorted in disdain, pride brimming in his voice. "If you don't listen to me, I'll beat you out of here. Go ahead and try me." His second Uncle had always taught him that the bigger the bluff, the stronger the truth.
Now was the time to assert his authority—he wouldn't back down! Among soul masters, strength spoke louder than anything else.
"Strength respected? Alright then, let's see." Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow and walked out of the dormitory building.
"You!" Wang Dong sneered as he watched Huo Yuhao calmly leave. His smile was pleasant, but it radiated disdain and contempt.
"How dare this fool act so arrogantly? He was even more arrogant than me! Fine, Huo Yuhao, I will remember you. Let's see if your strength matches your haughty attitude!" With that thought, Wang Dong followed him.
Shrek Academy covered a vast area, and there were large open spaces between the buildings. The two of them stepped out of the dormitory and onto a spacious area.
At the entrance, an old man leaning on a recliner slightly raised his head, a curious glint flashing in his dim eyes as he observed the two boys with interest.
Within Huo Yuhao's sea of spirituality, two spiritual bodies were seated in VIP spots, exchanging words and gesturing with their hands.
They were not just there to watch the show and comment on the blue-haired boy—they were also offering a warning against the old man, Mu En.
One of the spirits, Skydream, was a young girl, no older than ten, dressed in a white coat adorned with golden patterns. She exuded a pure and sacred aura, with golden eyes that were clear and deep. She spoke with seriousness.
"Bing Bing, don't let your aura leak out carelessly. The old man outside is a peak Titled Douluo. Be cautious, or he'll detect our presence."
"You don't need to remind me. I know what I'm doing," Bing Bing replied coolly. Bing Bing, in her spiritual form, appeared as a proud and chilly girl in white and green attire. Her long green hair was tied in two ponytails, and her golden crown glinted. Her orange-gold eyes held an air of majesty and coldness.
Skydream, who was enjoying the spectacle, didn't mind the potential trouble: "Shrek Academy is indeed impressive. There are hidden talents here. Yuhao's roommate is no ordinary person, but certainly not as powerful as Yuhao."
Bing Bing nodded approvingly, her ponytails swaying slightly. "Yuhao is indeed exceptional. If we protect him well, he'll surely recreate the glory of becoming a god, just like someone else did ten thousand years ago."
"Yes, if Yuhao can't reach godhood, then no one in this era can accomplish such a feat. The two of us will definitely ensure his success!"
While they spoke, a voice suddenly sounded.
"Haha, you really have high hopes for this little Yuhao."
Bing Bing's instincts flared, and she demanded, "Who's there? Show yourself!"
"It's the old guy who fought me for Yuhao before, the gray bead in the spiritual Sea!" Skydream recognized the familiar aura and immediately became alert.
"Don't be nervous, big bug, little scorpion. I mean you no harm. Like you, I too have high hopes for Yuhao."
Skydream was still cautious. The pressure emanating from the small gray bead was enormous, and she could tell that the spiritual power of this unknown entity far surpassed her own. It was a level beyond her comprehension, seemingly beyond the capabilities of any being on the continent.
The spiritual realm wasn't divided into distinct levels in the early stages of soul mastery; it was simply a matter of accumulating energy. Since there were no specialized spiritual power cultivation techniques in the Douluo Continent (aside from the Purple Demon Eye), soul masters could only improve their spiritual power through meditation as their soul power increased.
Despite Huo Yuhao's current soul power being at level 27, his spiritual power had already reached the level of a seven-ring Soul Saint, thanks to his spiritual cultivation. It was a remarkable level, comparable to many non-spiritual eight-ring Soul Douluo.
But now, facing this unknown entity whose power seemed far beyond even that, Skydream felt like a mere insect shaking a tree—utterly helpless.
Sweating profusely, she was relieved that this unknown entity couldn't harm Yuhao due to their symbiotic connection.
"Who are you?" Bing Bing asked bluntly. While she could feel that the spiritual power here far outstripped her own, she had no concrete sense of its true strength.
Huo Yuhao, sensing the disturbance in his spiritual sea, immediately stepped in front of the two, ready to shield them. He joined the conversation, addressing the presence.
"Hello, Grandpa, what should we call you?" Huo Yuhao greeted respectfully. After waiting for so long, it seemed that a significant figure had finally made an appearance. He couldn't wait to begin the apprenticeship stage.
Among all the figures in the Peerless Tang Sect, Electrolux was someone Huo Yuhao deeply respected—a mentor for life.
"I... didn't originally belong to this world. I remember being on the verge of death, but my power was so strong that a fragment of my consciousness broke through space and was drawn to this plane. It just so happened to be attracted by the energy fluctuations caused by the fusion of this bug and Yuhao."
The old voice paused as if lost in thought. After a moment, the gray bead shimmered slightly, and a voice, tinged with surprise, spoke again.
"Oh, I finally remembered my name. It's Electrolux. You can call me Yi Lao."
Huo Yuhao, Skydream, and Bing Bing all bowed in respect. "Hello, Yi Lao."
"Yuhao, I've seen your performance. You are grounded and humble, yet capable. I'm pleased to be able to stay in your spiritual sea, my child. Before I fully dissipate, I hope to see you shine."
The old voice grew gentle, but there was an underlying sorrow. "Unfortunately, I have little power left now. I can only sleep deeply to restore my consciousness. I woke up just now because I sensed light element..."
"Anyway, big bug and little scorpion, please protect Yuhao. I hope we can meet again when I awaken."
Yuhao was puzzled. The breath of light… Was it referring to the dragon god in the dormitory who had watched their battle, or Wang Dong, who had tried to confront him just now?
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