The Lost Dai Yueheng

At that moment, a woman in a long purple dress appeared beside Dai Yueheng. She radiated a cool, aloof aura, and she was none other than Zhang Lexuan.

"Senior Sister, what happened to Ma Xiaotao?"

When Dai Yueheng saw Zhang Lexuan, he respectfully nodded in greeting before asking about the situation.

"Mu En purchased an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit from the Starry Sky Auction House and had Ma Xiaotao absorb it. Xiaotao turned misfortune into fortune, resolving the Evil Fire within her body and evolving her Evil Fire Phoenix into a true Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit."

"In other words, Xiaotao now possesses Twin Martial Souls, and both Martial Souls are Ultimate Fire Martial Spirits."

Zhang Lexuan roughly explained what had happened earlier.

"This..."

Dai Yueheng was equally shocked upon hearing the news, disbelief filling his eyes.

No wonder the aura Ma Xiaotao had released earlier had made even him feel immense pressure.

That had never happened before.

He had initially thought it was merely because Ma Xiaotao had broken through in Soul Power.

So the main reason was that Ma Xiaotao's Martial Soul had officially evolved into an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit.

The matter of the Starry Sky Auction House auctioning an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit also stirred waves in his heart.

He had never expected such a mysterious force to emerge on the Douluo Continent during his period of secluded cultivation.

"You need not worry either. The Sea God Pavilion decided to let Ma Xiaotao absorb this Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit partly to resolve the Evil Fire within her body, but also in hopes of maximizing this Martial Soul's power as much as possible."

"Ma Xiaotao's talent and potential are obvious to all. She is the most suitable candidate for this Martial Soul."

Afraid that Dai Yueheng might develop some unpleasant thoughts, Zhang Lexuan promptly explained, a trace of gentle reassurance in her eyes.

"Senior Sister, I understand. Whether in terms of talent compatibility or adaptability, Ma Xiaotao is undoubtedly the most perfect choice in Shrek Academy for this Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit."

Dai Yueheng lowered his head slightly and shook it helplessly, revealing a bitter smile.

He understood clearly that Mu En and the other Sea God Pavilion elders had deep considerations behind their decision and would certainly not be mistaken.

Yet even so, seeing Ma Xiaotao, who had once competed alongside him, gain such a tremendous increase in strength still made an uncontrollable trace of envy rise from the depths of his heart.

It was a yearning and desire for great power.

"The Starry Sky Auction House holds auctions every month as scheduled. Perhaps someday, you may encounter something there that is of great benefit to you and happens to be exactly what you need."

Zhang Lexuan spoke slowly, her voice soft and soothing.

Deep shock from that earlier auction still lingered in her eyes.

On the Douluo Continent, auctioning Ultimate Martial Spirits was simply too rare a matter to forget.

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Senior Sister."

Dai Yueheng nodded faintly and said nothing more.

He turned and began walking slowly into the distance, a hint of determination in his retreating figure.

At that moment, he had already secretly decided to thoroughly investigate the Starry Sky Auction House.

If everything was truly as he had heard, then it would undoubtedly be a rare opportunity for him.

He had to seize it tightly. He could not allow himself to fall too far behind Ma Xiaotao.

Mu En and the others watched with deep gazes, carefully examining the lingering aura of Ma Xiaotao's Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul. They nodded slightly but said nothing further.

Then Mu En spoke in a steady, powerful voice. "Xiaotao, go back and properly consolidate your Soul Power. Keep a close watch on this Martial Soul. If anything unusual occurs, report to the Sea God Pavilion immediately."

Ma Xiaotao respectfully acknowledged him, bowed, then turned and left, walking lightly toward her room.

Not long after Ma Xiaotao returned to her room, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong hurried to the Inner Court on Sea God Island.

Huo Yuhao moved with urgency, heading straight toward Ma Xiaotao's room.

The door was open, and Huo Yuhao immediately saw Ma Xiaotao seated inside.

"Sister Xiaotao, congratulations on successfully resolving the Evil Fire in your body. Your strength has now risen to a whole new level!"

Huo Yuhao's voice was filled with sincere joy.

The instant he saw Ma Xiaotao, he sharply noticed the tremendous change in her temperament.

The black Evil Fire energy that had once lingered around her, carrying faint traces of evil, had now vanished without a trace.

In its place was a pure yet powerful aura, like a phoenix reborn from the flames, radiating dazzling brilliance.

"Yuhao, you're here. I have you to thank for helping me suppress the Evil Fire in my body all this time. I've always remembered this kindness."

When Ma Xiaotao saw Huo Yuhao enter, a bright and warm smile immediately bloomed across her face.

Now, the Evil Fire that had troubled her for so long had finally been completely resolved.

She felt as if she had been reborn. Her entire body felt incomparably light, and the joy in her heart was beyond words.

"They were only trivial matters, Sister Xiaotao. You needn't take them to heart."

"But I'm truly curious. Could you let me see your powerful Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul?"

Huo Yuhao's eyes instantly lit up, gleaming with excitement and curiosity.

He voiced the desire in his heart directly.

Wang Dong, standing beside him, was also full of anticipation. She stared fixedly at Ma Xiaotao, eager to witness the magnificence of an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit.

"Of course."

Ma Xiaotao readily agreed.

The next moment, she raised her left hand and slowly spread it open, palm facing upward.

In an instant, a powerful and scorching force of Ultimate Fire erupted like surging tides, causing the room's temperature to soar.

A massive dragon radiating dazzling crimson light coiled through the air.

The dragon's body was enormous, its scales gleaming like rubies as it opened its huge maw.

It released a low roar, unleashing a terrifyingly powerful aura.

Feeling that powerful, scorching aura rush toward him, Huo Yuhao's expression changed slightly as he swiftly mobilized his Ultimate Ice power.

The frigid force circulated around his body, forming an invisible shield. Only then did he barely withstand the searing assault brought by the Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul.

Ma Xiaotao was startled when she saw this and realized that she had failed to control her Martial Soul's aura properly. She hurriedly restrained her power.

The dragon gradually shrank, coiling within her palm.

"This Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul truly is powerful."

Huo Yuhao was filled with emotion. He could genuinely feel the terrifying power contained within this Martial Soul.

In his understanding, this Dragon Clan Martial Soul was the strongest Dragon Clan Martial Soul he had ever seen on the Douluo Continent.

When he considered that this Martial Soul possessed the Ultimate Fire attribute, however, such strength seemed only natural.

After all, Ultimate Martial Spirits had always possessed terrifying power that surpassed all common sense.

"Yuhao, your perception is correct. This Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul is indeed even stronger than my evolved Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Spirit."

Ma Xiaotao nodded solemnly and answered seriously.

As the owner of both Martial Souls, she could clearly sense the gap between them.

Even though the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Spirit had already evolved into an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit, it was still slightly inferior to the Blazing Emperor Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul in both level and power.