Yuhao's Entrustment
Yuhao was not surprised at all by Du Busi's reaction and continued calmly:
"Teacher, don't worry. Di Tian will never harm me. After all, I am currently the only soul master who has successfully created and contracted Spirits. You understand better than anyone that the appearance of Spirits is of far greater significance to soul beasts than to humans."
"But…"
Du Busi still looked uneasy.
Yuhao continued without hesitation:
"If Di Tian truly intended to kill me, he would not have intervened earlier. With his strength, he could have allowed Long Xiaoyao to finish me and saved himself the trouble."
Du Busi paused.
"Well… that is true."
After thinking for a moment, he added:
"Still, I'm not entirely at ease. Why don't I accompany you to the Star Dou Forest? If anything happens, I can respond immediately."
Yuhao felt genuinely moved by his teacher's concern.
However, he could not allow Du Busi to follow him.
If Du Busi witnessed Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and the other ferocious beasts bowing to him in the core region of the forest, it would be impossible to conceal certain truths.
Yuhao subtly glanced at the Beast God beside him.
Di Tian understood instantly.
His massive dragon form shrank, transforming into a tall, black-robed human figure. His expression was cold and aloof as he looked down at Du Busi.
"Human. Do you doubt my credibility?"
Du Busi felt the pressure immediately.
"That is not what I mean."
He glanced at Yuhao, hesitated, and then said:
"I can allow Yuhao to go with you. But I hope the Beast God understands the significance of his existence to both humans and soul beasts."
Di Tian's expression remained indifferent, but inwardly he snorted.
No one understood the Lord's importance better than he did.
After all, Yuhao carried the future of the Spirits system — something that would alter the destiny of both races.
"And one more condition," Du Busi added firmly. "Yuhao can remain for one month at most. After one month, I will personally go to the Star Dou Forest to bring him back."
Di Tian's brows furrowed slightly.
This human dared to negotiate conditions regarding the Lord?
But Yuhao gave him a faint signal with his eyes.
Di Tian suppressed his dissatisfaction.
"Hmph. One month, then. I will deliver him safely."
Du Busi finally relaxed.
He turned to Yuhao.
"Yuhao, I will return to the Noumenon Sect first. One month from now, I will personally come for you."
"Wait, Teacher. There are a few more matters."
Yuhao stopped him.
Du Busi instinctively stepped aside with Yuhao, creating some distance from Di Tian.
He lowered his voice.
"Yuhao… is this truly safe?"
Yuhao could not help but smile helplessly.
"Teacher, of course. I only stopped you to give you something."
With that, Yuhao took out three storage soul tools.
"These belonged to Cai Meier and the two ninth-level soul engineers."
Du Busi's eyes widened instantly.
Ninth-level soul engineers.
Their storage rings likely contained top-tier core formations, advanced soul cannon schematics, and possibly even completed ninth-level soul tools.
Yuhao continued:
"There may not be much of strategic value in Cai Meier's storage ring beyond rare treasures. But these two… very likely contain high-level soul tool blueprints and core arrays."
"I hope you gather capable talents within the sect and study them thoroughly. The future lies in the integration of soul masters and soul engineers."
Du Busi's breathing quickened.
During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition and subsequent battles with figures like Jing Hongchen, he had already witnessed firsthand the terrifying potential of soul tools.
Now, with genuine ninth-level resources—
The Noumenon Sect's transformation would accelerate dramatically.
"Yuhao… this is invaluable to the sect and the Tianhun Empire. I…"
Yuhao smiled.
"Teacher, why be so formal with me? The stronger the sect becomes, the stronger my foundation will be."
Du Busi looked at him deeply.
"From today onward, the Noumenon Sect will always stand behind you."
Yuhao nodded, then continued:
"One more thing. My trip to the Star Dou Forest is primarily to refine and stabilize the Spirits system. I believe I will make substantial progress within a month."
"When you come to retrieve me, bring several disciples who are willing to contract Spirits."
Du Busi did not hesitate.
"If I were not already a Titled Douluo, I would personally contract one. The potential of Spirits is no less than soul tools."
"If the two paths are developed simultaneously, the Noumenon Sect—and eventually the Tianhun Empire—will rise to unprecedented heights."
Yuhao was satisfied.
"Good."
He then paused, suddenly remembering something.
"Oh. There is one more important matter."
Du Busi stopped again.
Yuhao's expression turned cold.
"This ambush by Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire cannot go unanswered."
At the mention of Shrek Academy, Du Busi's expression darkened as well.
"Once I return, I will prepare to pressure them."
Yuhao shook his head.
"There is no need for open confrontation."
"You only need to do one thing."
He leaned closer and whispered several sentences into Du Busi's ear.
As Du Busi listened, his eyes gradually brightened.
Then he burst into laughter.
"Yuhao… this move strikes directly at Shrek's core. They value their reputation above all."
Yuhao's tone was calm.
"I only want the continent to know the truth."
The plan was simple.
Publicly expose that Shrek Academy's upper echelon had colluded with leaders of the Holy Spirit Cult and cooperated with the Sun Moon Empire to ambush him.
Even without killing Long Xiaoyao or Yan Shaozhe, their escape alone raised suspicions.
Coupled with the disappearance of Cai Meier and the seized storage rings of two ninth-level soul engineers—
The evidence would be difficult to dismiss.
A collapse of reputation would damage Shrek more severely than the loss of a few Titled Douluo.
"And what about the agreement with Mu En?" Du Busi asked. "Should we use this opportunity to press for fulfillment?"
He had not forgotten the wager before the Elite Competition.
If the Noumenon Sect prevailed, Mu En had promised to provide what Yuhao required.
Yuhao's eyes flickered.
"Let's wait until I return."
In his heart, he knew that even if he won the wager, Mu En would not easily surrender something as valuable as a Dragon Pill.
However—
Yuhao had already prepared contingencies.
If Mu En honored the agreement, matters would proceed peacefully.
If not—
Then the outcome would benefit Yuhao even more.
In fact, part of him almost hoped Mu En would refuse.
Because then—
What he would gain would not be limited to a single Dragon Pill.
Seeing the determination in Yuhao's eyes, Du Busi did not press further.
The young man before him was no longer merely his disciple.
He was already a figure shaping the future of the continent.
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