Dean of Shrek Academy

Compared to yesterday, there were more people today. Standing on the high platform to host was no longer Du Weilun, the director of the Martial Soul Department of the Outer Court, but an old man in white.

From Du Weilun's respectful stance, it was clear that this old man's identity was not simple.

"Hello everyone, I am Yan Shaozhe, the 261st Dean of Shrek Academy."

As soon as he spoke, the students instinctively straightened their bodies. This was the Dean of Shrek Academy, who had the same qualifications as the emperor of the country!

And he was also a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse!

They were meeting him before even entering the Inner Sect.

What an honor!

Huo Yuhao also tried his best to calm his emotions, forcing himself to concentrate.

Yan Shaozhe swept his gaze over the crowd with a smile and continued, "Alright, you have all performed very well in the previous matches. At the same time, you are also the most talented batch in nearly a hundred years."

"I hope you can show more surprises in your upcoming performances. Now, let's proceed with the draw."

The identity nameplates on each captain's chest could be used directly for the draw; they only needed to press a button.

The four of them pressed the buttons on their Soul Guide nameplates simultaneously, and the internal components spun at high speed.

"Ding."

The draw results appeared on the big screen at the same time.

Du Weilun began to loudly announce the draw results: "Dai Huabin's team and Huo Yuxi's team are group number one; Huo Yuhao's team and Zhou Sichen's team are group number two."

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, calming his emotions, and looked at Huo Yuxi with some concern.

Thinking of how she and his mother looked when they were on the verge of death back then, he clenched his fists in hatred, vowing to personally avenge them.

"We're quite lucky, we didn't draw any Soul Elders for our group. But that Dai Huabin looks tall and strong, and he's a three-ring Soul Elder. Can Xi Xi and the others handle him?"

Although Huo Yuxi's strength was indeed very strong, their luck couldn't be called good from the start of the competition until now. Among so many new student teams, there were only a few Soul Elders, and they managed to draw more than half of them through sheer skill.

"It's okay, I believe in her." He needed to stay rational now and not blindly seek revenge. Not to mention the difference in their strength, he couldn't give up everything he had now, give up his dreams, for such a scumbag.

Huo Yuxi walked to area number one and looked at Dai Huabin, who was elegantly receiving the attention on the opposite side. Hatred filled her chest.

If, if it weren't for that incident, her mother wouldn't have been so seriously injured, and wouldn't have left them so soon.

"Xi Xi, are you okay?" Lu Wanwan had noticed something was wrong with her since earlier. She didn't know what had caused such a strong emotional fluctuation.

"I'm fine." Huo Yuxi's smile was very forced.

Lu Wanwan wanted to say something more, but Luo Ling secretly shook her head at her. She then turned to Huo Yuxi and said, "Don't force yourself. If you don't feel well, I'll be the main attacker in this match, and you and Wanwan can assist."

"I'm fine, I just remembered something unpleasant. I've recovered now."

"Both sides, state your names."

"New Student Class One, Control System War Soul Venerable, Huo Yuxi."

"New Student Class One, Control System War Soul Master, Luo Ling."

"New Student Class One, Support System War Soul Master, Lu Wanwan."

After Huo Yuxi's team finished, it was Dai Huabin's turn. A killing aura emanated from him, possessing the characteristics of a soldier.

Dai Huabin was one of the more talented children of the White Tiger Duke. He had received preferential treatment and resources since childhood, and although his education wasn't top-notch, it was still excellent.

The White Tiger Duke was the commander-in-chief of the Star Luo Empire's three armies. As his son, Dai Huabin not only had to study and cultivate his Martial Soul but also learn about warfare, how to lead troops, and how to defeat enemies on the battlefield...

In the White Tiger Duke's lineage, the capable inherited the position, which led Dai Huabin to develop a decisive and ruthless personality.

"New Student Class Five, Assault System War Soul Venerable, Dai Huabin."

After he finished speaking, the black-haired girl next to him added, "New Student Class Five, Agility System War Soul Master, Zhu Lu."

"New Student Class Five, Control System War Soul Master, Cui Yajie," the pink-haired girl said unhurriedly.

After stating their names, it was time to take their positions. Huo Yuxi's team's formation was her in front, Luo Ling providing defense in the rear left, and Lu Wanwan providing support from the very back.

Dai Huabin's team followed suit.

Seeing that they were all ready, the proctoring teacher announced in a deep voice, "The match begins."

Both sides activated their Martial Souls, and the dazzling light of their exclusive Soul Rings lit up. Huo Yuxi immediately launched her attack, "First Soul Skill, Gui Yan Blade."

Unlike Huo Yuxi's haste, Dai Huabin's eyes were filled with caution. Before the match, he had thoroughly researched the information of the other three teams.

Especially Huo Yuxi's team, he had even sought out teams that had fought against them, all to understand their combat style and some minor details.

It had to be said that Dai Huabin was very suited to be a military officer.

Just as the blade was about to touch him, a layer of white light enveloped his body. He narrowed his eyes slightly, dodged, and then quickly charged towards Huo Yuxi.

As he sprinted, his muscles rapidly swelled, his golden hair turned black and white, and a faint "King" pattern slowly appeared on his forehead.

Soul Venerable versus Soul Venerable, the Soul Power fluctuations that erupted were very powerful. Such a battle scene made all the teachers unable to help but guess who would have the upper hand.

Huo Yuxi had Lu Wanwan's support, and the natural restraint of a Control System against an Assault System meant that everyone still leaned towards her winning.

However, Dai Huabin's investigation was not in vain. The black-haired girl, Zhu Lu, her eyes flashed, and a pair of cat ears grew from her head, and her fingernails became extremely sharp.

With a flash of her body, she disappeared from her original spot, not even slowing down due to Lu Wanwan's First Soul Skill.

She didn't touch a single lotus on the ground.

Lu Wanwan was secretly surprised. They had encountered Soul Masters with scent-based abilities before, but this was beyond her imagination.

When she first looked at the information, she had noticed this young girl who shared the same Martial Soul as the Netherworld Douluo. She hadn't expected her speed to actually reach this level.

She hadn't even seen the girl's shadow.

At this moment, Lu Wanwan suddenly felt something was wrong behind her and quickly turned around, circulating her Soul Power to defend.

"Bang."

Luo Ling quickly supported her from behind, using one hand to control the water vortex to attack Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie.

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Light Wave."

Dai Huabin's aura suddenly intensified. Huo Yuxi dodged his fist and ran outwards to create distance.

Offense-type War Soul Grandmasters wouldn't easily allow control-type Soul Masters to gain distance. A hint of malice flashed in Dai Huabin's eyes as he continued to chase after her.

"If you don't want me to leave, then I'll play with you."

Huo Yuxi stopped her forward charge. "Second Soul Skill, Wrath of the Stranglehold."

The air by her ears vibrated, as if she were in a special field. Her physical abilities were declining, especially her Soul Power and mental strength, which were being rapidly depleted.

Cui Yajie, who was also of the spiritual attribute, felt it the most. Luo Ling seized the opportunity to counterattack.