Chapter 27: Huo Yuhao's Self-Created Soul Skill! Mu En Wants to Take an Apprentice?

"Although the method is a bit unusual, this move is very effective."

Mu En commented, "Even with my preparation, I was still stunned for a second."

"If used as a surprise attack, pinning an opponent for about three seconds would be no problem."

"Moreover, with such a massive influx of information, spirit masters below level 35, unless they possess spiritual attributes, would be dazed for quite a while. Even if they manage to hold on, their reactions would be significantly slowed."

"So, do not have any psychological burden. Regardless of whether it is a black cat or a white cat, if it can catch mice, it is a good cat."

"This is a decent self-created spirit skill for control."

"Have you named it?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head.

"It was just an impromptu idea. Would you mind helping me name it, Elder?"

"Then let's call it 'Soul-Stirring Daze'," Mu En said with a chuckle. "I also have a self-created spirit skill that is quite similar to yours. Would you like to try it?"

This was...

He was about to teach a unique skill!

Huo Yuhao's first reaction was to decline.

"Elder, one should not accept a reward without merit. How could I rashly learn your self-created spirit skill?"

"That is simple. Why not become my disciple?" Mu En showed his true colors, "Provided it does not conflict with your Holy Fire Sect."

A Title Douluo wanted to take him as a disciple?

Huo Yuhao hesitated. What could the other party possibly want from him?

"Accept it," Zhuge Lan spoke up. "This person is a level 99 Peerless Douluo, the strongest individual in Shrek Academy for the past millennium, and one of the strongest in the world today. Although he is in his twilight years, a short-lived powerhouse is even more terrifying."

"Holy cow?" Tianmeng Iceworm exclaimed excitedly. "Little Yuhao! Quickly accept!"

"But... what does he want from me?" Huo Yuhao asked, puzzled.

"Fool! He obviously values your talent!" Tianmeng Iceworm scolded. "Just accept it for now!"

"Brother Lan, is it really as Tianmeng said?" Huo Yuhao still had his doubts.

"There is also an exchange of interests, as well as an intention to compensate you," Zhuge Lan explained.

"The former is an attempt to befriend the Holy Fire Meow Meow Sect—or rather, to befriend those behind you, which is us."

"The latter is because you were practicing the Yijin Jing right under his nose and were inadvertently caught. Taking you as a disciple serves to protect you; should the Holy Fire Sect ever hold you accountable for leaking their techniques, they would have to think twice before acting against you."

"Of course, as a Peerless Douluo, he has many ways to compensate you. If he is willing to take you on as a disciple, he naturally values you as a person."

This analysis was extremely thorough, and it helped Huo Yuhao make up his mind.

He knelt on both knees before Mu En, took out the White Tiger Dagger, and said:

"My name is Huo Yuhao. My mother was Huo Yun'er, a personal maid to the Duke of the White Tiger in the Star Luo Empire. I was conceived after the Duke favored her once."

"But after leaving this White Tiger Dagger, he never asked about us again. He did not even know of my existence and ignored both my mother and me."

"The Duchess was harsh to my mother and me. My mother had to wash clothes to support me, and even so, I suffered from malnutrition. My mother passed away from exhaustion just over a month ago!"

As he spoke, a red glint of hatred flickered in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

"Fortunately, while in the Star Dou Great Forest, I obtained my current spirit ring, and more importantly, I met Brother Lan, who bestowed upon me a cultivation technique. Later, with the introduction of Sister Xiaoya and Brother Beibei, I enrolled in Shrek, leading to my achievements today!"

"But the debt of my mother's life must be repaid!"

"The Duchess who oppressed my mother, and those accomplices, I will certainly make them pay the price!"

"Elder, I wonder if you are still willing to take me as your disciple?"

These words were sincere.

He had laid everything bare before Mu En, save for Zhuge Lan and Tianmeng Iceworm.

Huo Yuhao kept his head low, afraid to look.

Zhuge Lan, however, could see clearly through his spiritual perception. Mu En's gaze rested on the White Tiger Dagger, his eyes filled with contemplation.

What kind of normal person would leave behind a dagger as a token of affection and then never ask about them again?

Could it be...?

Then, he chuckled softly.

"The Duke of the White Tiger... what great majesty he possesses."

He stood up from his reclining chair, hovering in the air without any visible fluctuation of power. A giant white dragon soared into the sky, standing proudly above Shrek Academy, looking down upon all living things, causing every soul in Shrek City to look up in awe.

"Hum—"

One after another, massive spirit rings appeared.

Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red, Red, Red!!!

Nine of them!

The fourth was a ten-thousand-year spirit ring!!

The seventh, eighth, and ninth were all 100,000-year spirit rings!!!

Huo Yuhao's mouth hung open in shock, his eyes wide. He could not reconcile the earth-shattering scene before him with the sleepy old man on the recliner.

Mu En's majestic voice resonated throughout the world:

"I, Mu En, today take Huo Yuhao as my closed-door disciple. Let this be known to the world: if anyone dares to bully him, I will personally pay them a visit!"

A single sentence gave Huo Yuhao boundless confidence.

—You go ahead and do what you must, kid; if anything happens, the old man has your back!

Such unreasonable favoritism.

Huo Yuhao had only felt it from Huo Yun'er, Zhuge Lan, and Tianmeng Iceworm.

Mu En was the fourth.

Huo Yuhao was deeply moved and knelt to perform three kowtows.

"Disciple Huo Yuhao, pays respects to Master!"

[Fate of Huo Yuhao rewritten, +500,000 Luck Points!]

Huo Yuhao's pupils trembled!

So many?!

As expected of one of the strongest in the world, the value is immense!

Mu En nodded in satisfaction.

The next moment, the overwhelming pressure vanished. He descended and helped Huo Yuhao up, tapping a finger on his forehead.

A stream of spiritual energy merged with him, carrying the information for a self-created spirit skill.

Dragon Might Suppression!

—Combining one's own spirit power and spiritual energy, simulating the release of dragon might like a spirit skill to suppress the enemy's will!

This was merely a "precursor skill"; only after mastering this could one learn the subsequent ones.

But Huo Yuhao thought...

His spiritual consciousness was far more advanced than this!

With a brief understanding, he mastered it completely.

He released his spiritual consciousness using the technique of Dragon Might Suppression, and an oppressive aura covered a radius of over ten meters.

[Fate rewritten, +100 Luck Points!]

Mu En, having just pulled his hand back, looked at Huo Yuhao in surprise.

He had underestimated this little guy's talent!

He wanted to see just how monstrous Huo Yuhao could be today.

He lifted his finger again and tapped, teaching another self-created spirit skill.

Eight Desolations Dragon Roar!

—Materializing the combined spirit power and spiritual energy to form eight dragon shadows circling the body. It acts as both a passive defense and can be actively triggered to attack enemies!

Huo Yuhao blinked.

Materialization?

His spiritual consciousness already existed in reality; it didn't need to be converted.

So, as long as he used the Dragon Might Suppression method and released his spiritual consciousness to circle himself...

Eight platinum-gold dragon shadows appeared out of thin air, circling Huo Yuhao vividly, as if they were truly alive.

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

Mu En remained silent, pointing his finger again.

Monarch Descends upon the World!

—Not a spirit skill, yet better than one. It can be used to amplify any spirit skill, merging spiritual power with physical attacks. Upon impact, it rampages and destroys the interior of the enemy!

If defeated by "Monarch Descends upon the World," the opponent will develop a sense of submission and helplessness toward the user, making it difficult for them to ever harbor the thought of being an enemy again!