Chapter 59: Rational? How Do You Expect Me to Be Rational!
In the original timeline, Huo Yuhao first obtained the Spirit Engraving Knife, made from the Gold of Life, and with Electrolux's help opened his third eye before linking his destiny with the Auspicious Beast, creating the Eye of Destiny.
For the current Huo Yuhao, however, he had not yet obtained the Spirit Engraving Knife.
But that didn't matter.
His very existence was already tied to fate.
Whether he bonded with the Auspicious Beast first or bought the Engraving Knife later didn't make a difference he could still create the Eye of Destiny.
With this in mind, he couldn't suppress his desire to stick close to the Auspicious Beast any longer.
Turning to Jing Hongchen, he put on a show.
"Dean, I read about this soul beast in an ancient text.
It should be a Three Eyed Golden Lion, also known as the Emperor Auspicious Beast!"
"Emperor Auspicious Beast?!"
Jing Hongchen was shocked.
He had heard rumors about the Auspicious Beast, but he had always believed it to be a legend.
As for Huo Yuhao's "ancient text" that part he somewhat believed.
After all, he had personally investigated Huo Yuhao's background and observed his knowledge.
In his estimation, Huo Yuhao was likely a descendant of some noble family from Star Luo Empire.
It wouldn't be strange for nobles to possess rare and obscure texts.
And based on Huo Yuhao's description, this Three Eyed Golden Lion was indeed an Auspicious Beast.
Huo Yuhao continued,
"Moreover, I know a way to gain benefits from the Auspicious Beast.
But… I need your cooperation."
He then explained his plan and introduced his Mimicry Soul Skill.
The Three Eyed Golden Lion was feasting, but suddenly, a powerful aura emerged nearby.
Startled, she paused.
"…A foreign beast king's aura?
Is another soul beast here to challenge Di Tian?"
She was surprised but not afraid.
Her status was too special.
Even the Evil Emperor, who had conflicts with Di Tian, would never dare to harm her.
Meanwhile, in the sky
The Scarlet King sensed the aura and furrowed his brows.
"This aura… it feels like the Ice Empress…
Strange. Why is she here?
Shouldn't she be in the Extreme North?
Could it be… that she's reached her lifespan limit and has come to ask Di Tian for help?"
Letting out a few deep roars, the Scarlet King attempted to communicate
Yet, there was no response.
For a moment, the Scarlet King felt suspicious.
"Wait… could it be that Ice Empress thinks I'm beneath her and can't be bothered to respond?
That arrogant lizard!
Should I just fight her?
…No, I can't beat her."
The Scarlet King fell into deep thought, temporarily distracted from the Auspicious Beast.
At that moment
Jing Hongchen, a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, activated his Flight Soul Tool, using its speed boost to reach the Three Eyed Golden Lion's side.
Then, he attacked without hesitation.
Despite possessing combat power equivalent to a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast,
The Auspicious Beast had very little battle experience.
After all, whenever she hunted, other soul beasts would only run away they never fought back!
In the original timeline, Qiu'er's combat skills were strong only because she had absorbed Huo Yuhao's memories.
The Three Eyed Golden Lion instinctively tried to flee
But then, she sensed the foreign beast king aura behind her.
The surprise made her hesitate
And that hesitation was fatal.
In an instant
Jing Hongchen subdued her, binding her with a Soul Tool chain.
And then
A young man appeared before her.
The one exuding the aura of a beast king.
He smiled and whispered,
"Don't be afraid.
It'll be quick.
It won't hurt."
Star Luo City
With the tournament beginning tomorrow, Xuan Lao had hurriedly arrived at Star Luo City and gathered a group of people in a private pavilion.
He explained Shrek Academy's crisis to them.
The group consisted of several Shrek Academy teachers as well as external supporters.
Looking at the three elderly men before him, Xuan Lao spoke,
"You three are rare spiritual type soul masters and have all reached the Soul Sage level.
Without a doubt, you are among Shrek Academy's most outstanding graduates!
I've already explained the dire situation Shrek Academy is facing.
So now I hope you will help Shrek Academy!
With the three of you working together, you can secretly interfere with our opponents.
I will conceal your presence."
Shrek Academy had stood for ten thousand years, receiving an endless supply of talent from the three Douluo nations.
Its graduates were everywhere.
A fat old man spoke first,
"Xuan Lao, I graduated from Shrek many years ago but I have always cherished my alma mater.
Logically, I should help Shrek Academy in its time of need.
I should do everything in my power to uphold its ten thousand year glory."
Then His expression darkened.
"However… I have serious grievances with one of the academy's teachers!
If the academy expels her And if she personally apologizes to my family Then I will cheat for Shrek Academy!"
The other two old men nodded in agreement.
"Xuan Lao, we feel the same way.
We demand her expulsion and a formal apology."
Xuan Lao frowned slightly.
"A teacher?
Who exactly are you talking about?"
"Zhou Yi, of course!"
The fat old man said angrily.
"My grandson was expelled by her just because he slacked off during a training run!
I also went to Shrek Academy!
I have never seen a teacher act like this before!
He could have been scolded or punished but expelled?!
And the academy actually supported her decision?!
I just want to know Does this kind of nonsense even follow the academy's rules?!"
The other two men began voicing their grievances as well.
"Xuan Lao, my granddaughter was expelled just because she questioned a lesson in class!
Zhou Yi took that as disrespect and kicked her out!
She was devastated for months!"
"Exactly! Xuan Lao, you must uphold justice!
After my grandson was expelled, I went to Vice Dean Du Weilun for an explanation.
And guess what?!
That bastard acted like I stole his soul bone!
No matter what I asked, he just told me to talk to Zhou Yi.
He said Zhou Yi had 'a unique teaching philosophy'.
Bullshit!
He was just avoiding responsibility!
A Vice Dean can't even control one teacher?!"
Hearing all this, Zhou Yi frowned.
Adjusting her glasses, she stood up.
She spoke coldly, "I expelled them because their behavior was incompatible with my teaching philosophy!
This is not my problem It's their problem! You should be rational Stop making irrational demands."
The fat old man's face turned red with fury.
"You RUINED my grandson's future!
Rational?
HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BE RATIONAL?!"
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