After closing the System panel, Liu Yuan lay on his bed, tossing and turning.
His heart was still surging with excitement.
Whether it was the newly obtained Spirit Ability Dragon Dance, or the upcoming journey to the Extreme North…
Both filled him with anticipation.
It took a long time before his thoughts finally settled, and he slowly drifted into sleep.
---
The Next Morning
After a quick wash, Liu Yuan headed straight for the Dean's office.
He needed to inform Jing Hongchen of his departure.
Of course, he wasn't leaving the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy permanently.
He just needed a reasonable excuse to go out—long enough to reach the Extreme North and complete his mission.
Fortunately, the academy had just entered its holiday period. Most students had already returned home.
Perfect timing.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in."
Jing Hongchen's gentle voice came from inside.
Liu Yuan stepped in and saw him seated behind his desk, reviewing documents.
"Oh? Little Yuan?" Jing Hongchen looked up, smiling warmly. "Why are you here so early? Is something the matter?"
"Grandpa Dean," Liu Yuan greeted respectfully. "Since the academy is on break, I plan to go home for a visit."
"Going home?" Jing Hongchen paused briefly, then nodded. "That's good. You've worked hard these past months—it's time to rest."
His gaze toward Liu Yuan was filled with appreciation.
"Be careful on your journey. If anything happens, contact me immediately with your soul tool communicator."
"Understood. Thank you for your concern."
After a brief farewell, Liu Yuan left.
---
Departure
Back in his dormitory, he picked up his already packed belongings and walked out of the academy.
Standing on the bustling streets of the Sun Moon Empire's capital, he looked toward the distant northern horizon.
Taking a deep breath, his eyes sharpened.
"The Extreme North…"
"My fourth spirit ring… I'm coming."
---
Meanwhile — Shrek Academy
Far away, within Shrek Academy…
Deep inside the Sea God's Pavilion—
In a quiet room filled with the faint scent of wine and roasted meat, Xuan Zi sat silently.
But today—
There was no food in his hands.
His cloudy eyes flickered with a rare seriousness.
Ever since Ling Luochen failed to bring back information about that mysterious genius, he had mobilized the Shrek Supervisory Group to search the Sun Moon Empire.
Three months.
Nothing.
That youth had seemingly vanished.
It had become a thorn in his heart.
---
Knock.
"Come in," Xuan Zi said.
A shadow slipped inside and knelt respectfully.
"Elder Xuan," the scout reported, unable to hide his excitement, "we've found a lead!"
Xuan Zi's eyes snapped open.
A terrifying sharpness burst forth.
"Speak! Where is he?"
"In the capital of the Sun Moon Empire… at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy."
"What?!"
Xuan Zi's expression changed instantly.
"He joined them?"
"Yes… and according to our intelligence…" the scout hesitated before continuing, "in just three months… he has already become a Rank 4 Soul Engineer."
Silence.
Then—
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
Xuan Zi shot to his feet, shock written all over his face.
Three months.
Rank 4.
Even he, who didn't specialize in soul tools, knew what that meant.
This wasn't talent.
This was monstrosity.
A genius in Spirit cultivation…
And a genius in soul tools?
Unacceptable.
Such a person—
Must belong to Shrek!
---
"Get him," Xuan Zi muttered, his gaze turning fierce.
"I must have him."
He began pacing rapidly.
"Listen carefully! If he's willing to come—"
"We give him Core Disciple status!"
"No—send him straight into the Inner Court!"
The scout's breathing grew heavier.
But Xuan Zi wasn't done.
"One semester—one million gold coins in resources!"
"And—two Spirit Bones. Let him choose them himself!"
Gasp—
The scout trembled.
Such conditions…
Were unprecedented.
No one could refuse that.
"Elder Xuan is wise! With such terms, he will definitely agree!"
Xuan Zi nodded confidently.
He believed the same.
---
Knock, knock.
"Elder Xuan, I've returned."
A steady voice sounded outside.
"Come in."
The door opened, and a tall young man with golden hair stepped inside.
It was Dai Yueheng—a core Inner Court disciple.
Seeing him, Xuan Zi's eyes lit up.
Perfect timing.
"Yueheng," he said immediately, "I have a mission for you."
He quickly explained everything.
After hearing it, even Dai Yueheng showed a flicker of shock—
But it vanished just as quickly.
"Go to the Sun Moon Royal Academy," Xuan Zi ordered, his voice firm.
"No matter what… bring him back."
Dai Yueheng bowed without hesitatio
n.
"Yes, Elder Xuan!"
"I guarantee… I will complete the mission!"
---
The gears had begun to turn.
Unbeknownst to Liu Yuan—
Both the Extreme North…
And Shrek Academy…
Were about to collide with his path.
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