Chapter 34: Beneath the Golden Tree – A Battle of Wits for Recruitment
As they watched Zhou Sichen in his fused state with three soul beasts, Mu En and the others were filled with astonishment.
In this state, Zhou Sichen, with only the soul power of a rank thirty-eight Soul Elder, possessed combat strength equivalent to a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse.
And if they factored in his Grade-4 Soul Engineer status and his exceptional talent in soul tools, it was clear—Shrek Academy had struck gold this time.
In truth, given Zhou Sichen's terrifying strength, they believed he had no real need to continue studying soul tools.
If he simply focused on cultivating his soul power and his Contract Book Martial Soul, he would undoubtedly become a peerless powerhouse in the future.
However, since Zhou Sichen had already demonstrated such outstanding talent in soul tools, Mu En had no intention of making him abandon that path.
Not to mention, in recent years, Shrek Academy had been actively promoting the Ultimate Soldier Plan. And after his recent visit to the Sun Moon Empire, Mu En had witnessed firsthand the terrifying advancements in soul tool technology made by those who primarily focused on their development.
Some of these advancements were even capable of threatening his own life.
With that in mind, from a long-term perspective, Mu En saw the study of soul tools as a necessity.
After all, knowing one's enemy was key to victory in every battle.
Storing away the Soul Nourishing Pills given to him by Yan Shaozhe, Zhou Sichen raised his right hand, summoning his Contract Book Martial Soul. The transformations on his body gradually faded as A'Da, Hellfire, and the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear turned into light and returned to the book.