Chapter 30: Heading to Shrek Academy
With Huo Yuhao gone, there was no need for Lin Yun to linger any longer.
His goal had been achieved, and staying here any longer would serve no purpose. Witnessing the fusion of Huo Yuhao and the Skydream Iceworm firsthand had also confirmed one of Lin Yun's speculations.
That is, Elakas was not part of Tang San's plan—he was a genuine accident!
From start to finish, Lin Yun did not see any divine power breaking through space and merging into Huo Yuhao's body. This meant that Huo Yuhao only had the Skydream Iceworm and not Elakas.
Elakas, who was supposed to appear in Huo Yuhao's mental sea, had already arrived in Lin Yun's mental sea six years ago!
In addition, there was an unexpected bonus!
"Your Excellency, this is the molted skin of that iceworm," Di Tian respectfully presented the molted skin to Lin Yun.
Lin Yun casually took the molted skin and stored it in his soul storage device.
He couldn't use it now, nor did he plan to. Ordinary soul bones could be transformed into divine soul bone armor under the influence of divine power. The million-year molted skin of the Skydream Iceworm could absolutely be crafted into a terrifyingly powerful divine artifact!
It was only because the Skydream Iceworm lacked knowledge that it wasted its molted skin. In the hands of Lin Yun or even Elakas, this molted skin would be a genuine high-grade material.
As for soul tools…
Too many soul masters had died in the Star Dou Forest. Although Di Tian and the other fierce beasts didn't deliberately collect human items, over time, they had still accumulated quite a few.
Soul storage devices alone had piled up into a small mountain—storage belts, storage rings, storage bracelets, storage necklaces…
The amount of gold soul coins among them was astronomical.
Since Di Tian and the others had no use for these items, they naturally ended up in Lin Yun's hands.
When Lin Yun saw those soul storage devices, he almost couldn't help but jump for joy. These items were more than enough for him to live lavishly in the human world.
This was the benefit of having a powerful backer!
Lin Yun even felt a bit of regret. Why didn't soul engineers from the Sun Moon Empire come to the Star Dou Forest to hunt soul beasts? Otherwise, Di Tian and the others would have had a large collection of soul engineer treasures.
Among them, there might even be items from Class 9 soul engineers, such as Class 9 soul tools or Class 9 fixed soul ammunition!
He genuinely wanted to visit the Evil Demon Forest now.
After returning to the Lake of Life, Gu Yuena was still asleep. Lin Yun didn't disturb her. Since Di Tian wouldn't be following him to Shrek Academy, he could inform her through Di Tian once she woke up.
The reason Lin Yun returned to the Lake of Life was simple: to inform the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest that his plan was about to begin and to have them prepare!
Among them, except for Xiong Jun, who had no specific assignment, Wan Yao Wang needed to hide his identity and accompany Lin Yun to Shrek Academy, serving as a messenger when Lin Yun issued commands.
The Ice Empress, following the original plan, would remain hidden on Lin Yun's body, protecting him at all times. To conceal the Ice Empress's soul beast aura, Lin Yun even plucked one of Gu Yuena's scales to mask her presence.
Di Tian would remain at the Lake of Life to protect Gu Yuena and leave a Black Dragon Scale on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to ensure she couldn't come into contact with Huo Yuhao.
Chi Wang would protect the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
Bi Ji was still helping the Snow Empress undergo her heavenly tribulation. The Snow Empress was far stronger than the Ice Empress, so the difficulty of her tribulation was naturally much higher. Moreover, she needed to use the opportunity of the tribulation to condense a second soul core.
It was hard to say how long this would take, so the Snow Empress likely wouldn't be able to appear for quite some time.
Everything was ready.
Wan Yao Wang stood behind Lin Yun, the Ice Empress perched on his shoulder, and across from Lin Yun were the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest.
Even the rarely seen Demon Spirit had appeared—a somewhat sinister and unruly young man who seemed extremely lively in personality but didn't dare act out of line in front of Lin Yun.
"During my absence, protect the Star Dou Forest. Avoid conflicts with humans if possible, but if a fight breaks out, don't hold back. Kill if you must!" Lin Yun said.
"It won't be long before I return to my peak and make the soul beast race the rulers once again!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!!!"
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"Your Excellency, Shrek Academy is about fifty miles ahead. These days are the enrollment period for Shrek Academy, so the academy's powerhouses are very active. I won't accompany you any further," Wan Yao Wang said respectfully as he set Lin Yun down on the ground.
Although he was the beast king most skilled at concealing his aura in the Star Dou Forest, soul beasts were still soul beasts and couldn't completely blend in with humans.
Powerhouses at the Title Douluo level and above might still recognize him.
"Alright, then hide in the shadows. Once you reach Shrek City, find a place to stay. I'll contact you when I need you," Lin Yun nodded.
As always, Wan Yao Wang was the only one in the Star Dou Forest who could endure prolonged solitude. Even if he had to stay in one place for years without moving, he wouldn't show any impatience.
After watching Wan Yao Wang leave, Lin Yun headed toward Shrek City and entered Shrek Academy through the east gate.
The enrollment period for Shrek Academy had already begun and typically lasted about half a month. Lin Yun's arrival was relatively late.
The east gate was already bustling with people. Normally, only Shrek's teachers and students would come and go here, but during the enrollment period, it was packed to the point of being impassable.
As the continent's top academy, entering Shrek Academy meant being recognized as a genius and a future powerhouse among soul masters. Young men and women who met Shrek's enrollment requirements would go to great lengths, even bankrupting themselves, to obtain a recommendation letter for Shrek.
Looking at the crowd squeezing together around him, Lin Yun couldn't help but frown.
Returning to human society, he didn't feel as happy as he had imagined. The mundane atmosphere didn't make him feel nostalgic but rather unbearably noisy.
Did he… actually prefer the quiet of secluded places?
At this moment, the people around him also noticed Lin Yun, who stood out like a crane among chickens.
His golden, medium-length hair, his intimidating golden eyes, his young yet dignified and handsome face, and the commanding presence he had developed in the Star Dou Forest—all of these made him stand out.
Compared to Lin Yun, they seemed like commoners standing before a sovereign, instinctively feeling oppressed.
The person standing closest to Lin Yun, after meeting his authoritative golden gaze, instinctively lowered his head and stepped aside.
Where there was one, there were others. Soon, a clear path leading straight to the registration area opened up before Lin Yun.
(End of Chapter)
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