Douluo Dalu II—Chapter 155: Yan Shaozhe: Beibei, You Have to Consider the Overall Situation
"Yes, it is the Tang Sect's unique skills, Dean. According to the fate I've glimpsed, the Tang Sect's unique skills are very important for soul masters," Huo Yuhao said confidently, without blushing or beating his heart.
In the Douluo universe, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record is indeed very significant, and the Mysterious Heaven Skill described within it is highly effective. After all, this is a skill used from Douluo Dalu I to Douluo Dalu V.
Tang San was reborn in another world and used the Mysterious Heaven Skill to lay the foundation. The God King's selection of this skill was very strict.
However, according to the original storyline, the current Mysterious Heaven Skill is a castrated version.
Because Tang San and Tang Wulin stated in Douluo Dalu III that opening the eight extraordinary meridians was too dangerous, it deliberately omitted the method for opening those meridians. As a result, the people of the Tang Sect practiced a simplified, castrated version of Mysterious Heaven Skill.
Otherwise, even if the influence of hidden weapons declined, a complete version of Mysterious Heaven Skill as a foundation could allow the Tang Sect to continuously cultivate talented individuals with innate full soul power. {T/N: I don't think Mysterious Heaven Skill has such an effect. There are always restrictions on talent in any cultivation world, otherwise the order of that world would collapse}
This would increase the number of powerful sect members and prevent the sect's influence from being overshadowed by the Iron Blood Sect.
It's safe to say that God King Tang was worthy of his title. Likely, Tang San did this intentionally to keep certain secrets private.
After all, Tang San could cut out the Medicine Sutra and Poison Sutra from the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and hide them within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Although Tang San claimed that he did so to prevent malicious use of those scriptures, this reasoning is somewhat questionable.
Of course, even if he got the castrated version of Mysterious Heaven Skill, it's not a big problem.
At worst, after acquiring the Mysterious Heaven Skill, Electrolux could study it to see if it could be improved.
Electrolux's ability to develop artifacts on his own suggests that improving the castrated Mysterious Heaven Skill should be less difficult than creating artifacts.
As for Tang San, his independent research and development capabilities are relatively weak. Despite years of cultivation from Douluo Continent to the God Realm, he has made little progress on Mysterious Heaven Skill.
"Okay," Jing Hongchen nodded in agreement. "But if we want the Tang Sect's unique skills, do we still need to ask Shrek Academy for other compensation?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head. "Of course, We should also request some other things from Shrek Academy."
He continued, "The Tang Sect's unique skills can only be considered a 'bonus'—something extra. Our reason for asking for them is that we are interested in studying these skills."
"Dean, don't worry," he added confidently. "Shrek Academy currently doesn't attach much importance to the Tang Sect's unique skills."
Huo Yuhao's inference isn't unreasonable. In the original story, Shrek Academy didn't attempt to save the Tang Sect, which led to its decline.
But if Shrek knew the true power of the Tang Sect's skills, they would likely try to save it—and use this opportunity to acquire and circulate those skills within the academy.
Even the castrated version of the Tang Sect's skills has some beneficial effects.
Jing Hongchen showed approval. "When the people from Shrek arrive, I will communicate with them according to your request."
"Although I don't know exactly what the use of the so-called Tang Sect's unique skills is for, Yuhao, I believe in your ability to glimpse fate."
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A Few Days Later
Beibei, looking haggard, was walking along the road. He gazed at the gray sky, feeling somewhat depressed.
During this period, he still hadn't received any news about Tang Ya—a huge blow to Beibei.
Moreover, the recent incident involving Fan Yu and He Caitou stealing blueprints caused a lot of noise.
This incident worsened the attitude of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy toward Shrek's exchange students. Beibei even noticed some strange looks from others.
To be honest, Beibei understood their reactions. After all, Fan Yu and He Caitou had done something wrong.
If he were from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, he'd be very angry too.
But Fan Yu and He Caitou are still from Shrek Academy, and Beibei knew he had to find a way to help them.
For a while, he had no good ideas. But now, things seemed to be turning around.
Today, Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo from Shrek came to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy to negotiate with Jing Hongchen about releasing Fan Yu and He Caitou.
Beibei only hoped that the two could benefit from the discussion and be released as soon as possible.
Suddenly, a familiar voice spoke beside him: "Beibei, stop. I need to talk to you."
Beibei looked back hurriedly. Recognizing Yan Shaozhe, he asked in confusion, "Dean, weren't you discussing something with Dean Jing? Why did you suddenly call me?"
Yan Shaozhe sighed. "We were indeed discussing it just now. Fan Yu and He Caitou made mistakes in this matter, so the academy must compensate for their actions."
"But we're facing some difficulties with the compensation now," he added. "And we need your help to resolve this."
"Academy needs help from me?" Beibei was puzzled.
"Yes," Yan Shaozhe said helplessly. "Right now, you're the only one who can do this."
He looked at Beibei and continued, "According to our negotiations, they're willing to release us. Besides the soul bone compensation from Shrek, they also want the Tang Sect's unique skills as a 'bonus'."
Hearing this, Beibei's eyes widened. "Tang Sect's unique skills? Why do they want that?"
Yan Shaozhe's face showed frustration. "They say that the Tang Sect has left a strong mark in history. They want to study those skills."
Beibei refused immediately. "Dean, forgive me, but I can't hand over the Tang Sect's unique skills. According to our rules, only Tang Sect disciples can learn them."
Since Tang Ya isn't here now, he's effectively acting as the leader of the Tang Sect. He's responsible for all its affairs.
But he doesn't want to violate the rules set by his ancestors.
Yan Shaozhe sighed. "Beibei, you're a student of Shrek first and a member of Tang Sect second. You need to think about the overall situation."
He paused before explaining, "Because of the incident involving Fan Yu and He Caitou stealing the blueprints, Shrek's reputation has been severely affected. We need Fan Yu and He Caitou to come forward and clarify the situation. That's also why I want them to be released as soon as possible."
Beibei looked confused. "Clarify?"
Yan Shaozhe nodded. "Yes. I plan to have Fan Yu and He Caitou publicly state that they were controlled by the evil soul masters of the Holy Spirit Cult, which led to the theft."
Some time ago, during Shrek's crackdown on evil soul masters, Yan Shaozhe learned of the Holy Spirit Cult's existence but didn't know where its headquarters was.
Beibei understood now. Yan Shaozhe's plan was to make it look like Shrek was acting against the Holy Spirit Cult to restore its reputation.
After all, Shrek Academy has stood for thousands of years and is the top soul master institution on the continent. It can't be linked to theft and scandal.
End of Chapter