Without Time Freeze, Huo Yuhao Still Has Fist and Foot

The small Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye in Huo Yuhao's dantian was primarily composed of Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. During his trip to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye ten thousand years ago, Huo Yuhao had absorbed most of the Extreme Ice and Extreme Fire Heaven and Earth Yuan Power contained within.

This meant that if Huo Yuhao wanted to increase his soul power quickly, he would need to resolve the Extreme Fire Heaven and Earth Yuan Power first. Only then could he absorb the Extreme Ice Heaven and Earth Yuan Power within his body and convert it into his own soul power.

Ma Xiaotao's appearance happened to solve Huo Yuhao's problem. The two cultivated together, and with the residual aura of Infernal Delicate Apricot accompanying the Extreme Fire Heaven and Earth Yuan Power, Ma Xiaotao's flames were advancing toward the direction of Extreme Fire.

Just at that moment, the intervention of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower completed the final piece of the puzzle.

At sunset, on Sea God Island by the Lakeside of Sea God Lake.

Qian Renxue stretched lazily as she walked out of the Inner Courtyard, gazing at the beautiful scene of the setting sun in the distance. After finishing a day of Soul Tool Crafting and research, Qian Renxue's grasp of soul tool knowledge grew increasingly adept. She believed it wouldn't be long before she could become a Fourth-level Soul Master.

Carrying the hopes and future of the Martial Soul Hall, this journey ten thousand years later would be Qian Renxue's chance to defy fate and change her destiny. As she delved deeper into soul tools, Qian Renxue increasingly felt that soul tools were the future of the Martial Soul Hall.

Just as Qian Renxue was about to head to the Inner Courtyard canteen for dinner, a crimson pillar of fire shot up from the Bottom of Sea God Lake. The Scorching Temperature actually caused a large area of the lake water to evaporate, sending vast amounts of steam rising upward, shrouding Sea God Lake in a veil of mystery.

In the Inner Courtyard, countless figures flew out without regard for order.

Leading them was a slovenly old man carrying a gourd of wine. Beside the old man stood Yan Shaozhe, the Dean of the Martial Soul System.

"Xuan Lao, it looks like Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Evil Fire has fully erupted!" Yan Shaozhe's Face Greatly Changed as he stared at the terrifying heat coming from the Bottom of Sea God Lake. Even he, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Ma Xiaotao.

The old man called Xuan Lao was a Level Ninety-eight Titled Douluo, titled Taotie. He was one of the Sea God Pavilion Elders and also the second-strongest person at Shrek Academy.

Xuan Lao remained silent as his earth-yellow soul power probed toward the lake bottom where Ma Xiaotao was. After a moment, a hint of surprise appeared on Xuan Lao's face as he laughed heartily, "Yan Shaozhe, it seems your worry was unnecessary. Based on my observation, Ma Xiaotao has likely already gained control over her evil fire and transformed it into pure Phoenix Flame. Moreover, she may have become an Extreme Fire Soul Master."

The elders present were overjoyed at these words. Soul Masters with Ultimate Attributes were a rarity that appeared only once in a thousand years. Ma Xiaotao becoming an Extreme Fire Soul Master undoubtedly meant a bright future ahead.

Many students had gathered by the Lakeside of Sea God Lake, all shocked by the scene before them.

The crimson pillar of fire burst through the lake bottom, and the water at the shore was dropping at an alarming rate, nearly exposing the rocks beneath. This showed just how scorching the temperature of that fire pillar was.

Huo Yuhao was also among the crowd. He had already left before Ma Xiaotao's eruption, but now he watched as Ma Xiaotao transformed into a fire phoenix within the pillar, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Behind Ma Xiaotao spread a pair of crimson Phoenix Wings. Sensing the change in herself, she exclaimed joyfully, "The evil fire... my evil fire is completely gone! And my soul power has broken through to Level 70. This..."

Ma Xiaotao looked at Huo Yuhao by the Lakeside of Sea God Lake. Their Eyes Met, and a faint blush crept onto Ma Xiaotao's Pretty Face as she recalled the promise she had made to Huo Yuhao earlier.

At that moment, Xuan Lao and Yan Shaozhe flew over.

"Xuan Lao, Teacher." Ma Xiaotao spoke respectfully, then looked at the two of them.

"Ma Xiaotao, have you truly completely gotten rid of the evil fire problem?" Yan Shaozhe asked excitedly.

As his disciple, Ma Xiaotao's evil fire had always been Yan Shaozhe's biggest headache. Sometimes he even thought that if Ma Xiaotao's martial soul were the same as his—a Bright Phoenix—she wouldn't have had to suffer like this.

"Teacher, the evil fire that has plagued me for over a decade is completely gone. And my soul power has risen to Level 70."

"Level 70!" Xuan Lao nearly choked. He put his wine gourd behind his back and placed his hand on Ma Xiaotao's wrist.

Xuan Lao said with both surprise and emotion, "Your aura is vigorous, and the evil fire inside you is completely gone. It will never trouble you again. It seems you've had some special opportunity during this time!"

Ma Xiaotao didn't dare mention Huo Yuhao's involvement. That was an agreement between them, and it concerned her lifelong matter. Just now, she had given herself away, and even now, thinking about it still left Ma Xiaotao somewhat incredulous.

Xuan Lao said, "Yan Shaozhe, accompany Ma Xiaotao to the Star Dou Great Forest to Hunt Soul Beasts."

"But what about the new student assessment..." As the Dean of the Martial Soul System, Yan Shaozhe was supposed to attend the New Student Assessment Finals. Entering the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts—especially one suitable for a Seventh Soul Ring—was no easy task.

"Don't worry. I will personally Station myself at the new student assessment."

With Xuan Lao's assurance, Yan Shaozhe felt at ease. At This Moment, he took Ma Xiaotao back to the Inner Courtyard to prepare.

Huo Yuhao watched the figures disappear into the sky. Just As he did, Qian Renxue patted him on the shoulder. "Little Brother, getting rid of Ma Xiaotao's evil fire was your doing, wasn't it?"

Qian Renxue used Soul Power Telepathy. Huo Yuhao Nodded, and the siblings walked to an empty pavilion to sit down.

"Elder Sister, you really know me inside out," Huo Yuhao said with a grin as he looked at Qian Renxue.

"Spare me. No one else has that kind of ability." Qian Renxue had witnessed the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and Snow Empress, so she was used to Huo Yuhao working miracles.

At This Moment, Huo Yuhao briefly recounted what had just happened.

After Hearing this, Qian Renxue teased Huo Yuhao with a laugh. "So Ma Xiaotao just muddle-headedly gave herself to you like that!"

Huo Yuhao's face immediately turned red. "I'm only Eleven Years Old. Feelings can develop slowly. But I really do need an Extreme Fire Soul Master to cooperate with me. The Extreme Fire Heaven and Earth Yuan Power inside me is too vast, and Ma Xiaotao is the most suitable candidate."

"My soul power carries the aura of Infernal Delicate Apricot, plus the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and a trace of stimulation from the Extreme Fire Heaven and Earth Yuan Power. These three factors combined created an Extreme Fire Soul Master."

Qian Renxue curled her lips. "You make it sound easy. Every single one of those things was something you risked your life to obtain."

"But speaking of which, Ma Xiaotao is actually a pretty good girl. Big chest, perky butt—she'll definitely have no problem bearing sons. Even though her temper is as fiery as her attribute, I can tell from interacting with her that she's kind-hearted."

"She's a good match for you."