Those teams arguing over the energy circuits of a core array might accidentally discover the perfect solution during a random experimental failure.
They would feel as if they were receiving divine help, and their progress in researching spirit tools would advance by leaps and bounds.
Although, with the Star Luo Empire's current foundation, wanting to fully catch up with the far-ahead Sun Moon Empire in spirit tool technology remains a pipe dream.
But this leapfrog progress would definitely bring huge changes and benefits to the Star Luo Empire.
This was Caelus's reward to the Star Luo Empire.
Not money, not spirit tools, nor simple martial support.
But fundamentally improving the potential and future of this country.
This is the essence of the power of "Simultaneous Engraving and Fate Exchange."
Changing destiny.
This was also the fundamental reason why Caelus always maintained a detached mindset when facing Huo Yuhao.
That youth blessed by fate, possessing a million-year Martial Soul ring.
child of destiny?
A faint, indifferent smile curled at the corner of Caelus's mouth once more.
'So what if he's the child of destiny?'
'Simultaneous Engraving and Fate Exchange, care to learn about it?'
Of course, he only thought this in his mind.
Until Huo Yuhao clearly stood on the opposite side of him, he would not use such a taboo method to deal with him.
The reason was simple.
He knew very well that on the mortal chessboard, there was a player of an even higher dimension constantly watching Huo Yuhao, the most important chess piece.
The God Realm.
Sea God, Tang San.
If he rashly changed Huo Yuhao's destiny, that abnormal fluctuation in Luck would definitely be like a searchlight in the dark night, instantly attracting that God King's attention.
Caelus didn't want to alert that person so early.
In his plan, that high-and-mighty God King was the final boss he had preset and envisioned for himself.
Letting the final boss appear early would be too unfriendly for him.
Although he wasn't afraid.
But it would be very troublesome.
And he, in his life, hated trouble the most.
The following time passed quietly amidst daily cultivation, studying, and fighting.
For this group of Genius boys and girls at Shrek Academy, time was the most precious resource and also the cheapest consumable.
Every day, they were growing and transforming at an astonishing speed.
Caelus's cultivation naturally didn't fall behind.
After the Fusion with the Ice Empress, his Soul Power had jumped to Rank 45.
After several months of settling in at the academy, and the nourishment of nutritional meals built up from Soul Beast meat and various rare herbs—which could almost be described as luxurious—his Soul Power rose steadily and had now reached the Peak of Rank 47.
A twelve-year-old Rank 47 Spirit Ancestor, if word got out, would be enough to shock the entire continent.
Besides him, the others in the team also progressed rapidly.
Gu Yuena, the hidden Silver Dragon King, had quietly broken through to Rank 39.
Presumably, by the start of the next semester, she would be able to smoothly break through the Rank 40 barrier and become a true four-ring Spirit Ancestor.
And Ye Guyi, the girl with the Sacred Angel Martial Soul, her progress was equally eye-catching.
After killing that powerful Nirvana Corpse in Dragon City, her Martial Soul received a huge feedback because it purified that massive evil power.
Over the past few months, she had achieved twice the result with half the effort in her cultivation, and now her Soul Power sat firmly at Rank 38.
Caelus estimated that with her momentum, if she was diligent during the holidays, reaching Rank 39 before the start of next semester wouldn't be hard; as for Rank 40, it was impossible unless she killed more Evil Soul Masters or Nirvana Corpses during the break.
With the characteristics of the Sacred Angel Martial Soul, it was possible for her to catch up to Gu Yuena's progress.
After all, the further a Soul Master progressed, the slower their cultivation speed became.
The warm winter sun lazily spilled onto the desks through the classroom windows, dyeing the dancing dust gold.
A restless atmosphere filled the air.
The bell for the end of the last practical combat class rang, and Teacher Wang Yan stepped onto the podium.
He didn't start reviewing today's battle as usual, but just quietly looked at the group of vibrant boys and girls below, a gentle smile on his face.
"Students."
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"Today is your last day in the first grade. The academy hasn't assigned any new teaching tasks today."
"So, I'll just say a few simple words, and then everyone can go back to pack their things and prepare to go home."
As soon as these words were spoken, the originally quiet classroom instantly exploded like a lit frying pan.
"Oh—!!"
"Holiday! Finally, a holiday!"
"I can go home! I miss my mom's braised pork."
A huge cheer almost blew the roof off the classroom.
The tension and fatigue suppressed for a whole semester seemed to find an outlet at this moment.
Everyone's face was filled with pure, heartfelt joy.
The upcoming month-long holiday was like a giant magnet, attracting everyone's hearts.
Eager to return home.
Who wouldn't miss their distant relatives? Who wouldn't long for the warmth and comfort of home?
Of course, except for those who had no relatives or orphans who considered the academy their home.
Caelus leaned back in his chair, looking at the excited, flushed faces around him, and a faint smile involuntarily curled at the corners of his mouth.
He was the same.
Although he was a transmigrator, he had long since regarded this place as his second hometown.
He also missed Princess Xu Jiujiu, who always showed him meticulous care with a hint of ambiguous affection, and Grandpa Hui, who had always silently guarded him like a relative.
He was also human, a living person with the most basic and sincere human emotions and desires.
Looking at the excited faces below, Wang Yan smiled and lightly pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"I know everyone is very excited right now. This year, every one of you has put in a huge effort. On behalf of myself and Han Ruoruo, I would like to express my gratitude for all your hard work."
"It is because of your efforts that our Class 1, Grade 1, possesses this shared and irreplaceable glory."
His words were very sincere, causing the classroom, which had been noisy just a moment ago, to quickly quiet down.
The students could feel the heartfelt gratification of this usually meticulous teacher.
"But."
Speaking to this point, Wang Yan's tone suddenly shifted.
That gentle smile also became serious.
The atmosphere in the classroom instantly froze.
Everyone held their breath; they knew the main point was coming.
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