Douluo Continent: The Great Summoner Huo Yuhao

Do you like soul tools?

Fan Yu asked calmly, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Hey, Fan Yu, you..."

Wang Yan was about to lash out, even though he had arrived first, when Zhou Yi asked him to leave.

"Teacher Wang Yan, let's go outside and talk."

Zhou Yi's intellect was inferior to Wang Yan's, but her strength far surpassed his. At this moment, the advantage of who had greater strength became apparent.

"Teacher Wang, he..." Huo Yuhao was full of worry, not quite understanding what these people were doing.

And what kind of kind person would ask someone if they like something right away?

"Ignore them, I really like soul tools."

Fan Yu suddenly smiled, a smile that was incredibly happy, even sweet.

"Soul tools are cool, right? A person's martial soul is what they are, and that's all they can be. Maybe they'll mutate or evolve, but it'll be pretty much the same. But soul tools are different. Everyone starts out as metal..."

Fan Yu took out a piece of refined iron from his storage soul tool. It was a very common metal that was not even remotely rare.

"Of course, the quality of metals may be suitable or unsuitable, but we Soul Masters can use our will to forcibly shape its future. Take this piece of iron, for example—do you think it's suitable to make a storage Soul Tool?"

As he spoke, he pulled out his carving knife and began carving on the refined iron.

In just a few words, a storage soul tool was created from Fan Yu's hands.

However, he only completed the inscription of the soul guidance array and did not decide its shape, then handed it to Huo Yuhao.

"As long as the soul guidance array exists, it is already a finished product. And you just said that soul tools gradually upgrade from their initial prototype to advanced soul tools. Of course, we may need to establish entirely new standards for this upgrade."

Huo Yuhao silently accepted the piece of refined iron. After injecting his soul power into it, he sensed a usable space about half a foot in size.

He didn't say anything. Even without any knowledge of soul guidance, he had never heard of anyone using iron to make a spatial soul tool. Without a doubt, he was completely stunned by Fan Yu's move.

"I don't have much talent. I'm just an eighth-level Soul Master right now, and I'll probably never be able to reach the level of a ninth-level Soul Master in my entire life."

Fan Yu's face showed some bitterness, and he seemed to think that being an eighth-level soul master was nothing special.

"If I could, I would like to go to the Sun Moon Empire to see the most advanced soul tools, to communicate with those level nine soul masters, and to understand the mysteries of soul tools. Even if it meant my death, I would be content!"

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!" Huo Yuhao replied, deeply moved.

"Teacher Fanyu, are we really inferior to them? Perhaps we can forge a completely different path through our own efforts, and even surpass them!"

Fan Yu didn't say anything, just shook her head slightly, as if to say that the idea was too naive.

"Teacher, do you really think it's impossible for us to surpass the Sun Moon Empire? Yes, even though I know nothing about soul tools, I do know there's a gap between us. But on the other hand, we won't be as quick to conclude that something won't work when faced with the unknown as they are."

Huo Yuhao eagerly added his thoughts. Hearing Fan Yu's longing for the Sun Moon Empire and his self-deprecation, he felt a surge of anger.

"You can call me ignorant and fearless, but are we necessarily the ones in the wrong? Can't they be the ones limited by their experience, the ones who are wrong?"

"...Surpassing them is very difficult, even a pipe dream."

Fan Yu smiled. It's good to be young. He was just as unconvinced back then, thinking that there was no reason why the Shrek Academy was inferior to the Sun Moon Empire, and that's how he embarked on the path of Soul Guidance.

But once you actually embark on this path, after hitting countless walls and falling into countless pits, you realize that there are always people more capable than you, and the sky is always higher than the sky.

Thinking about this, Fan Yu suddenly felt a sense of guilt.

For Huo Yuhao, becoming a Soul Master is undoubtedly a smooth path, and in this era, Soul Tools are ultimately no match for Soul Masters.

He couldn't let Huo Yuhao gamble with him on an uncertain future.

"These are some of my early notes and recent annotations. Take them. Your idea for upgrading your soul tool really appeals to me. I've even had the urge to take you on as my apprentice. But, child, your talent is exceptional. There's no need for you to embark on the path of soul tools."

Fan Yu took out stacks of thick documents from his storage soul tool, notebooks that were several tens of centimeters thick, and arranged them in five layers.

"When you achieve success and have enough time and energy in the future, if you are still interested in soul tools, then you might as well take another look."

Then he took out a key and gently placed it on the table.

"This is the key to the First Archives of the Soul Guidance Branch. There are more detailed papers and blueprints there, and the academy's major breakthroughs and achievements will also be kept there in the future."

"I'll pave the way for you. In the future, try to catch up with those who came before you, and then... surpass them!"

Fan Yu turned and left, leaving behind a key and several stacks of notes.

Huo Yuhao pondered for a long time, then activated his soul skill to open the dimensional spectral barrier, picked up the documents, and went inside.

As soon as he entered his field of vision, he saw the Ice Falcon chasing after Xiao Wu.

With a cry, the Ice Falcon flew straight out, circled around to Xiao Wu's front, and then turned back to let out a long cry.

Xiao Wu tried to turn around, but she obviously failed and fell straight down.

Ice Falcon waited for Xiao Wu to get up, and then began a new round of chasing... falling, chasing... falling.

What are they doing?!

Is it bullying?

Huo Yuhao impatiently stopped the man and the falcon, then searched around for the Heavenly Silkworm Spirit Spider.

Xiao Wu silently clenched her fists tighter and secretly hid her hands behind her back.

Upon seeing this strange action, Huo Yuhao was shocked and quickly grabbed Xiao Wu's small hand and pried it open.

In his fair palm was a Heavenly Silkworm Spirit Spider.

But now poor Spider is on her last breath.

"What are you doing!" Huo Yuhao snatched the Heavenly Silkworm Spider away in annoyance.

"Playing with spiders..." Xiao Wu glanced to the other side. "What's wrong with letting Xiao Wu play with one? You stingy little thing, Xiao Wu doesn't want you as her follower anymore."

"Get along well!"

Huo Yuhao tapped Xiao Wu and Bing Kongjun on the head once each.

"If treating you as companions only earns me your insolence, then I don't mind teaching you how to maintain at least basic respect for me and other companions."

Seriously, you better get along well with each other!

He then put down the stacks of documents and keys.

"You are not allowed to touch these things. If I find that any of you have broken them, I will really turn on you, because these are things that others cherish very much."