Chapter 17 Several Level 9 Soul Tools in One Dormitory? The Dark World is Stunned!
Beyond the sky, a dark world.
The shocking storm array" was largely based on the superior material comforts and cultivation environment...
So when the mystery of those soul tools was unveiled, this shock rose to the level of cognition.
Especially the students of Shrek Academy in the dark world.
They looked at their cramped double room...
Then look at Huo Yuhao's spacious, bright "mansion" in the sky, which even has a faint fragrance...
They completely lost their composure.
"Isn't this a bit too exaggerated?"
A second-year student from the Foreign Languages Department, tears welling in her eyes, bit her clothes, her voice trembling:
"We're crammed into one room, and they're living in such a big space all by themselves?"
"Stop talking... I just want to know why there's such a huge difference between people from the same school, Shrek?"
Even the inner court disciples had bitter expressions on their faces at this moment.
Even their proud inner courtyard cultivation environment can't compare to the "standard equipment for freshmen" in that White World!
...
Sun and Moon Empire, Mingde Hall.
Compared to the envy, jealousy, and hatred of ordinary soul masters, Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming, as ninth-level soul masters, had completely different focuses at this moment.
Their gazes were fixed on the uniquely shaped, streamlined soul tools in the sky, their brows furrowed, their eyes filled with doubt and inquiry.
"Strange...this is very strange."
Kong Deming stroked his chin, and for the first time, a look of bewilderment appeared in his old eyes, which seemed to see through everything.
"The core array fluctuations of these soul tools are very subtle, but I can't figure out their working principle or specific purpose at all?"
"Yes, Master Kong."
Jing Hongchen also looked solemn. "With our eyesight, even a level nine soul tool can be roughly identified at a glance. But these things... could they be a new system unique to that world?"
As the pinnacle of the dark world's soul-guided technology, their pride prevents them from admitting their ignorance.
But reality slapped them hard in the face.
Their prized skills seemed to be nothing more than elementary school exercises for beginners in that white-world "freshman dormitory".
...
The images flowed across the sky.
Standing before those sophisticated instruments, Huo Yuhao looked like a naive country boy, unsure of what to do with his hands.
["Pfft—"]
Seeing Huo Yuhao's adorable, bewildered expression, Tang Ya couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Alright, stop standing there like an idiot. I'll teach you how to use it."
She pointed to the spirit-gathering array and the warm jade futon in the center: "This is simple. Just sit on it and meditate. It will automatically gather spiritual energy to nourish your meridians. It can even help calm your inner demons and prevent you from going astray while you meditate."
Huo Yuhao quickly nodded and noted it down.
"Now comes the main event."
Tang Ya walked over to the device that looked like a metal bed and patted its smooth surface. "This is a 'holographic body scanner'."
"Come on, try lying down on it."
Huo Yuhao lay down as instructed, feeling a warm sensation beneath him. Then, a soft blue light swept over his body from head to toe.
[drop--]
In less than three seconds, a crystal screen next to them lit up instantly, and a dense stream of data cascaded down, eventually settling into a detailed human body analysis diagram.
[Name: Huo Yuhao.]
"Soul Power Level: Level 11."
"Martial Soul: Spirit Eye (Physical Martial Soul, Spiritual Attribute)."
"Physical Strength: Level 1 (Extremely weak, exercise is recommended)."
"Mental Strength: Early Stage of the Spirit Realm (quite impressive for a one-ring Soul Master)."
In addition to this basic data, a line of red warnings and suggestions is also listed at the bottom of the screen:
["Warning: The test subject has a long-term history of malnutrition, low bone density, and weak muscle fibers. It is recommended to prioritize gentle nourishment and conditioning, combined with 'strength enhancement training,' and consume high-protein foods daily…"]
["Suggested cultivation direction: Focus on mental strength, while also strengthening the physique to prevent the body from being unable to withstand excessive mental strain."]
Huo Yuhao was completely stunned as he stared at the incisive analysis of his physical condition on the screen.
"This...is it that intelligent?" Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. "It even knows I'm malnourished? And it can give cultivation advice?"
"Hehe, don't underestimate this big guy."
Tang Ya said proudly, "This was specially set up by Elder Xuan for the new students! It has a level nine core magic array engraved inside! Even a titled Douluo lying on it could analyze it with pretty much perfect accuracy!"
...
Beyond the celestial canopy, the dark world fell silent once more.
"How...how many levels?!"
A teacher from the Soul Guidance Department who was drinking water spat it out, nearly choking himself to death.
"Level nine?! That's a level nine soul tool?!"
"Are you crazy! Absolutely crazy!"
Jing Hongchen suddenly stood up, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets. "Putting a level-nine soul tool in the freshmen dormitory as a medical examination machine?! What kind of wasteful behavior is this?!"
In the underworld, what is the concept of a level nine soul tool?
That's a strategic resource! A powerful weapon capable of deciding the outcome of a small war!
The creation of each level-nine soul tool requires the expending of countless rare metals and the painstaking efforts of high-level soul masters.
But now, that white world has actually mass-produced it? And they're giving one to every freshman?
"This...this is too extravagant..."
Kong Deming's hands were trembling slightly; he felt his worldview collapsing.
"This isn't just a matter of financial resources; it shows that their level-nine soul tool manufacturing technology has matured to the point where it can be mass-produced! Just how many soul tool talents does Shrek Academy in the White World have?"
...
The video continues playing on the screen.
While Huo Yuhao was still in shock, Tang Ya had already moved on to the next piece of equipment.
They were a pair of unremarkable silver dumbbells.
"Here, this is for you to use for strength training." Tang Ya casually picked up one and handed it to Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao took it; it felt very light, probably only about ten kilograms.
"There's nothing special about this, is there?" Huo Yuhao asked, puzzled.
"Hehe, the special thing is here."
Tang Ya pointed to a red button on the side of the dumbbell. "This is the weight adjustment knob. Each press doubles the weight, or you can rotate it for fine-tuning."
"Its core utilizes a 'gravity control array,' and its maximum weight can be adjusted to..." Tang Ya held up one finger, "...ten thousand jin!"
"Ten thousand jin?!" Huo Yuhao's hand trembled, and he almost threw the dumbbell.
"That's right! Just this pair of small dumbbells can meet all your strength training needs!"
[Next, Tang Ya introduced the other equipment as if showing off a treasure.]
"This treadmill, with its gravity field and simulated terrain functions, is absolutely amazing for improving agility!"
"This helmet is a mental strength training device that can simulate various mental shocks to help stabilize your mental sea!"
"And this too..."
Looking at the dazzling array of soul tools, each with outrageously complete functions, Huo Yuhao felt as if he had entered a top-tier treasure trove rather than a dormitory!
"Is this... the treatment of freshmen at Shrek Academy?" Huo Yuhao murmured to himself, "This is simply... too wonderful!"
...
The darkness was deafeningly silent.
Those Soul Masters who had previously mocked the White World for "not respecting the dignity of the strong" were now all speechless.
dignity?
In the face of such god-like treatment, dignity is nothing!
If I could let them stay in a dormitory like that for one night and use those soul tools, I'd make them kneel down and call me daddy!
Jing Hongchen took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with fanatical light.
"So this is how gravity control can be used... We can miniaturize it and integrate it into fitness equipment..."
He felt as if a door to a new world had been opened for him. "Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Although we at Mingde Hall can't provide such a luxurious setup for everyone, if we just made ten or eight units and placed them in the public training room..."
"This will definitely greatly improve the trainees' physical fitness!"
Kong Deming nodded repeatedly, his pen flying across the paper as he jotted down his inspiration. "That's right! Although we're not that wealthy, we can definitely learn from this approach! That White World... it's simply a huge treasure trove of knowledge!"
At this moment, the most pained are none other than the students of Shrek Academy in the dark world.
They were so envious of Huo Yuhao's blissful expression in the sky.
"I also want to go to school in the daytime..."
"I also want one of those smart health check-up machines, and I also want to know how I should train..."
"I'm so envious... I'd be willing to work as a janitor in the White World just to use that training room!"
(End of chapter)