Semifinals: Against Dai Huabin

Huo Yuhao looked ahead, his gaze fixed on the lottery table in the distance, his face expressionless.

"Fine."

His voice was calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

Wang Dong opened his mouth, wanting to ask something more, but seeing his obvious reluctance to say more, he swallowed his words in the end.

But a thoughtful glint flashed in those large, pinkish-blue eyes.

Just then, Director Du Weilun's voice rang out, echoing clearly throughout the entire competition venue.

"Dai Huabin's team, draw number one!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a low murmur arose from the surroundings.

Huo Yuhao's gaze fell on that figure, a cold glint flashing deep in his eyes.

Immediately afterwards, Du Weilun's voice rang out again. "Huo Yuhao's team, number one!"

The entire arena fell silent for a moment after these words were spoken.

Immediately, countless eyes turned to Dai Huabin's team of three.

There was sympathy, schadenfreude, and a complex mix of emotions in that gaze.

They all felt that Dai Huabin and his two companions were incredibly unlucky.

Given the strength of Dai Huabin's team, they would have been a shoo-in for the championship in previous years.

Unfortunately, Huo Yuhao emerged this year.

The championship is out of reach, but a runner-up finish would be well-deserved.

But now... they've run into Huo Yuhao's team in the semifinals, and they might not even be able to hold onto their runner-up position.

Dai Huabin took in all the whispers, the sympathetic glances, and the regretful shakes of the head.

His brows furrowed slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

However, what outsiders don't know is that this wasn't luck, but rather the result of Huo Yuhao's manipulation.

With his Divine Power, he knew exactly what Dai Huabin had drawn.

In Huo Yuhao's eyes, this lottery box, which was supposed to be completely hidden from view, was utterly useless.

Therefore, given the subsequent draw, Huo Yuhao naturally wouldn't let Dai Huabin "escape"!

As soon as the draw results were announced, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in Wang Dong's eyes.

Those big, pinkish-blue eyes were now brimming with eager anticipation.

"Dai Huabin's team is probably the strongest besides ours," she said, her voice tinged with excitement. "If we beat them, the championship is ours!"

Xiao Xiao listened from the side and couldn't help but chuckle twice.

"No matter who the opponent is, the championship is rightfully ours!"

The competition began immediately after the draw.

The first match was between Dai Huabin's team and Huo Yuhao's team.

"Both sides enter the arena!"

Du Weilun's voice rang out again, echoing in the air above the arena.

Upon hearing this, Dai Huabin and his two companions stepped onto the arena without hesitation.

On the other side... Huo Yuhao didn't rush to go on stage.

He stood still, turning his gaze to his two teammates beside him.

"Leave Dai Huabin to me."

Upon hearing this, both Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

This is the first time Huo Yuhao has offered to take the initiative since the start of the match.

Wang Dong blinked her big, pinkish-blue eyes, and the image of Huo Yuhao's silent demeanor flashed through her mind. She had a vague idea of what was going on.

However, she didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry," her voice was full of certainty, "I promise the other two won't bother you."

Xiao Xiao stood to the side, and although she didn't understand, she nodded vigorously.

On the arena, after announcing their names, both sides stood at opposite ends of the ring.

The eyes of Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin, the two captains, met.

Dai Huabin frowned, his gaze falling on the handsome young man opposite him.

Based on previous matches, he knew that Huo Yuhao would generally not make a move at the start of a match.

He only takes action when faced with an opponent that his teammates cannot defeat.

But now, for some reason, he always felt that the other person's gaze was fixed on him.

Could it be that he's stronger than the other trainees, making Huo Yuhao pay more attention to him?

As the thought crossed Dai Huabin's mind, his brows gradually relaxed.

As a descendant of the White Tiger Duke lineage, he knew from a young age that he was different from others.

It's only natural that it would attract the attention of the strongest opponent.

Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Huabin's ever-changing expression and felt a chill run through him.

He was now even more certain that Dai Huabin had no idea who he was.

Perhaps, he has long forgotten the name "Yuhao".

After all, they were just ants that I could easily trample under my feet when I was young.

A lowly illegitimate son, a good-for-nothing who needed courage even to look him in the eye—such a person was not worth remembering.

Huo Yuhao's lips curled into a slight smile, but there was no warmth in it.

Very good!

Then let him help this young master of the White Tiger Duke Mansion to remember.

"The match begins!"

Du Weilun's voice suddenly rang out, like a thunderclap, exploding in the air above the arena.

The semi-final has officially begun!

Dai Huabin acted immediately!

As Power Attack System Soul Master, the White Tiger Martial Soul instantly possessed him.

A crackling sound came from all around him; his bones were growing rapidly, and his muscles were expanding at an alarming rate.

In the blink of an eye, he had grown much taller and more imposing, especially his hands, which were twice as big as before!

White fur covered the back of his hands, and ten fingers extended into short, dagger-like claws that gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

He let out a low whistle and then suddenly launched himself forward!

The target is Wang Dong!

But as soon as he rushed out, Wang Dong showed no intention of engaging him head-on.

With a gentle flap of her butterfly wings, she soared into the air, gracefully passing Dai Huabin and heading straight for Zhu Lu behind him!

At that very moment, a figure slowly stepped forward.

It was Huo Yuhao.

The person who had never taken the initiative to attack at the start of the match before now stepped forward, step by step, towards Dai Huabin.

Dai Huabin, who was charging forward, suddenly stopped.

His pupils contracted slightly as he watched the figure slowly approaching, and an unprecedented sense of oppression suddenly enveloped his entire body.

Huo Yuhao!

That newly ascended Soul Ancestor!

That prodigy who defeated the Soul Emperor teacher on the very first day of school!

He had no chance of winning against this person.

Dai Huabin's pupils suddenly contracted, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he couldn't help but swallow.

His judgment was correct; Huo Yuhao had indeed set his sights on him!

The feeling of being locked on by a ferocious beast made the hairs on his body stand on end.

He was born into the White Tiger Duke Mansion, where he lived a life of luxury and was arrogant and domineering from a young age.

However, he was not the kind of spoiled brat who relied solely on his status; his talent was extraordinary, even surpassing that of his older brother, Dai Yueheng.

Among his peers, his abilities have always been among the best.

This is the source of his pride, the capital that allows him to hold his head high in front of anyone.

But now... facing Huo Yuhao, he doesn't even have the courage to attack?

The moment the thought crossed Dai Huabin's mind, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.

This was something his proud heart could never tolerate!

His First Soul Ring suddenly lit up, and a golden light shield instantly enveloped his entire body, greatly increasing his defensive power. This was his First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protection Barrier.

Immediately afterwards, the third Soul Ring also flashed!

With the activation of his Soul Skill White Tiger Vajra Transformation, his already formidable physique grew even larger, his muscles bulging and veins popping out, making him resemble a ferocious humanoid Ferocious Beast.

He opened his mouth and let out a deafening roar.

Intense white light instantly gathered at his head, dazzling and bright, as if a small sun had condensed and taken shape.

Second Soul Ring activated!

White Tiger Intense Light Wave!

The white beam of light shot out and shot straight toward Huo Yuhao, who was not far away!

A ruthless glint flashed in Dai Huabin's eyes. This attack was the culmination of all his power, and even a Soul Ancestor- level expert would not dare to take it head-on!

Then, he saw... Huo Yuhao neither dodged nor avoided him.

He stood there quietly, his expression calm as still water, as if the attack were nothing more than a gentle breeze.

The next moment, everyone witnessed an unbelievable scene.

The White Tiger Intense Light Wave suddenly stopped less than a meter away from Huo Yuhao!

A platinum-gold light barrier appeared in front of Huo Yuhao.

The protective shield was as thin as a cicada's wing, yet indestructible.

The White Tiger Intense Light Wave struck it, like waves crashing against rocks, scattering and splashing in all directions, yet unable to budge it in the slightest.

Dai Huabin's eyes widened in surprise.

Then... he saw the White Tiger Intense Light Wave, which he had unleashed with all his might, instantly turn around and attack him!

"What?!"

Dai Huabin's pupils suddenly contracted to their maximum size.

He didn't have time to think; he could only instinctively activate the White Tiger Protection Barrier to maximize his defense.

Boom!

The reflected White Tiger Intense Light Wave slammed into him!

The golden light shield trembled violently, and Dai Huabin's body was sent flying backward uncontrollably, retreating more than ten meters before he regained his footing.

Although he wasn't injured, his face was filled with disbelief and shock.

Huo Yuhao stood still, his expression remaining calm.

What he just used was the innate ability of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm — the Life Reflection Shield.

Using this approach on Dai Huabin is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.