Su Yu originally intended for Huo Yuhao to leave Shrek during the Soul Fighting Competition.
Let the Essence Sect take Huo Yuhao away, bearing Shrek's direct wrath.
Mingde Hall finds an opportunity to cooperate with the Essence Sect, trapping Shrek.
The Essence Sect and Mingde Hall have absolutely irreconcilable conflicts; they belong to different empires and are in a state of hostility.
But that doesn't mean there's no basis for cooperation.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Moreover, it's unlikely that the Essence Sect doesn't have plans to develop soul-guiding devices.
Currently, all forces in the Douluo Continent have started to walk the same path.
That is the combination of Soul Masters and Soul Guides.
Kong Deming is attempting the Extreme Soul Guide plan, Shrek has the strongest single soldier plan.
As one of the top forces on the Douluo Continent, it's impossible for the Essence Sect not to have a similar plan.
They probably even have a candidate.
That is the princess with the Martial Soul of the brain.
Even the Evil Soul Masters and Holy Spirit Sect are following this path, isn't Ye Xishui also collaborating with the Sun and Moon Empire?
However, whether it's Shrek or the Essence Sect, both are far behind in the development of soul-guiding devices, and their internal understanding of it is inadequate.
Changing this is too difficult.
It can only proceed from the single soldier plan.
Moreover, it inevitably involves Mingde Hall.
Based on Su Yu's understanding, Shrek has an exchange student plan, but hasn't found the opportunity to disclose it yet, while the Essence Sect plans to forcibly seize.
By then, whether Mingde Hall and the Essence Sect reference the exchange student system for an exchange study, or under the pretext of the Essence Sect's attack steal Huo Yuhao back, both are feasible.
As for the difference between taking him from the Essence Sect or Shrek, it's quite obvious.
However, all these plans consider very little for Huo Yuhao.
Caught between three forces, it's hard for Huo Yuhao to act.
After communicating with Mirror Hongchen, Su Yu reflected on himself.
He suddenly realized, if he really followed the plan, how different would he be from that Divine King?
"If you want it, just take it directly; scheming and calculating fall behind."
Su Yu originally wanted to show off his operations but suddenly realized, if he really showed off, he might become a clown instead.
"Su Yu, just take action directly." Elder Yi also gave a suggestion.
Su Yu no longer hesitated.
"Hall Master, then let's go and bring Yuhao back."
...
Shortly after Huo Yuhao left the Land of the Far North, he was grabbed by the back of his collar and lifted into the air.
The biting cold wind was everywhere.
Huo Yuhao barely opened his eyes, looked around.
"Su Yu, what are you doing?"
Su Yu did not answer Huo Yuhao.
"This person's power is average, but he carries something that can severely injure me at my peak state." The Ice Emperor reminded.
"Gosh, Bingbing, is this person really this terrifying? Yuhao, let's not act rashly, I see Su Yu doesn't mean harm, let's have a proper talk first."
"Coward!"
"Bingbing, I'm just thinking of your safety."
"..."
"Yuhao, since Shrek is not good, why stay there?"
"There's my teacher, senior brother, and Teacher Xiaoya there!"
"Let me put it this way, I can see there's hatred in your heart, staying in Shrek, you can't take revenge."
Su Yu's words hit the mark.
Huo Yuhao fell silent.
Cannot take revenge while staying in Shrek?
Huo Yuhao had been deceiving himself, thinking when he became strong, he would be able to take all needed revenge.
But now Su Yu's words made him confront reality again.
His biggest enemy is the White Tiger Duke!
And can he kill the White Tiger Duke?
Staying in Shrek, it's impossible.
Instead, the Sun and Moon Empire seems more willing to help him with revenge...
"Yuhao, I also think what he said makes sense."
Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm, knowing the most about Huo Yuhao's past, also started persuading in reverse.
"According to the continent's situation, the Sun and Moon Empire is most suitable for you."
Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor have no bias towards human forces, giving the best answer.
"Are you thinking of leaving Shrek after becoming strong to take revenge alone?"
Su Yu scoffed.
"I can tell you clearly, it's impossible."
"Do you know Shrek's disability rate? I mean the ratio of those disabled due to cultivation."
"Disability rate?" Huo Yuhao asked, puzzled.
He truly didn't know such data existed.
"Humph, all geniuses not staying in the Inner Courtyard go to various forces of the Three Great Empires.
Most are stuck in the Soul Saint and Soul Douluo realms, unable to advance.
And they must endure the pain.
Do you know how these injuries occur?
They're all hidden injuries left from Shrek's extreme exploitation."
Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm at this moment seemed like Su Yu's lackey.
"Yuhao, Su Yu is very right here. The hidden injuries from your year of cultivation are countless, only thanks to daily treatment by a Soul Emperor with Tree of Life talent, you're not ruined.
Plus, my Life Origin has been largely consumed repairing your hidden injuries.
Even so, irreversible hidden injuries remain from exhausted potential."
"When you put it that way, now I understand." The Ice Emperor also realized, "I wondered why, when reconstructing your body, its deep parts were in such ruin."
Without the Ice Emperor's sacrifice, these hidden injuries would have settled.
Five days later, the four returned to Mingdu.
Huo Yuhao was no longer in the dejected state as before.
Seeing Mingdu's prosperity, his heart was deeply shaken.
"Yuhao, what level of soul guide are you at now?"
"Before my holiday departure from Shrek, I successfully produced the core of a second-level soul-guiding device."
"Level 2?"
Mirror Hongchen nodded.
Level 2 is already quite good.
"How long have you studied?"
"Eight months."
"What? Eight months?" Su Yu said in surprise.
Huo Yuhao thought Su Yu was shocked, but looking at Su Yu's expression, it seemed more like surprise.
Surprised he took so long...
Huo Yuhao felt a pang in his heart.
Could it be?
Teacher Fan Yu had said his speed is rare even in the Sun and Moon Empire.
"Rare genius? Humph!" Mirror Hongchen snorted with a cold smile, "That's the entire Sun and Moon Empire, they sure know how to manipulate concepts."
Su Yu explained to Huo Yuhao.
"It's like saying across the whole Douluo Continent, reaching level 25 cultivation at twelve is considered a rare genius, but in Shrek, it's commonplace."
Likewise, Mingde Hall doesn't lack geniuses who master level 2 soul guide within half a year.
"Yuhao, it shouldn't be, with your soul skills assistance, why are you learning so slowly?" Su Yu looked puzzled, very confused.