Chapter 206

Huo Yuhao sat on the sofa. He opened his mouth, then closed it again. His Adam's apple bobbed, but no sound came out. He turned to look at the protagonist, uncertainty in his eyes, as if asking, "What do you think?" He truly did not know what to say—he had indeed planned to follow the path of the Ben Ti Sect in the future, but he was completely unprepared for this timing and this approach. He was waiting for the protagonist to say something first.

The protagonist did not look at him, but his silence and reaction had already given Lang Ya an answer. Lang Ya caught that glance Huo Yuhao had given the protagonist, and the corner of his mouth curved slightly, as though confirming something. Then he spoke, his tone gentler than before, as if nudging them along in the direction of their hesitation. "Do you still want to remain at Shrek? The greatest academy in the world certainly sounds impressive. But everyone has seen the reality of this tournament. The official team members are either injured or crippled, and in the end, children like you had to step up and fight in the Semi-Finals. Do you really think Shrek values and nurtures you enough?"

He paused, not giving either of them a chance to interrupt. "The Ben Ti Sect understands Body Martial Souls better than anyone. Your martial souls have yet to undergo their second awakening. Even now, you may not have fully experienced where the true strength of Body Martial Souls lies. Coming back with us will only benefit you. With your talents, it will not take twenty years—perhaps even less—for the entire soul master world of the continent to see you in a new light."

As he finished, his gaze rested briefly on the protagonist,