Ma Xiaotao Blocked from Competing?
Huo Yuhao leaned back in his chair, his mind replaying everything He Caitou had just said.
Dai Huabin, second year, class of 1945.
This number hit him harder than any punch.
What about him?
At level 23, with the Spirit Eye Martial Soul and the Titan Snow Demon's Second Martial Soul, the configuration of Twin Martial Souls is extremely rare in the entire Douluo Continent.
Even so, there is a full twenty-two levels between twenty-three and forty-five.
This is only the difference in Soul Power.
Dai Huabin possesses the Ultimate Ice, a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, and a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. He is also accompanied by a level 65 Ultimate Ice Soul Emperor.
And what about him? The Million-Year Soul Ring given to him by Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was outrageous, but it was ultimately only a mental type.
Titan Snow Demon's power-based strategy is just beginning.
What's even more critical is that Dai Huabin is a core disciple of both factions.
It has advantages in both the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department.
At the Shrek Academy, the Martial Soul Department is already a cut above the Soul Guidance Department. Students in the Soul Guidance Department who want to stand out need to achieve results three times stronger than those in the Martial Soul Department.
Huo Yuhao obtained the status of a core disciple in the Soul Guidance Department, although his teacher Fan Yu also valued him.
Ultimately, however, core disciples are only core disciples of the Soul Guidance Department, and the cultivation resources they can obtain are limited.
"And I heard from the teacher that this Selection Tournament is to select the reserve members for the Shrek Seven Devils."
He Caitou's voice interrupted Huo Yuhao's thoughts. The burly young man with dark skin put his hands behind his head, leaned back in his chair, and chuckled twice.
"I'm actually quite envious. The Shrek Seven Devils represent the academy in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. Being selected means you'll have a lot of prestige no matter where you go in the future."
Huo Yuhao didn't speak, but sighed.
He Caitou turned around when he heard the sigh.
"Yuhao, why are you sighing? Are you envious?"
He Caitou grinned and patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder with considerable force, almost knocking him off his chair.
"What's your rush? You've only been in school for a short time. This Selection Tournament wasn't even for lower grades like us. All the participants are fifth graders and above. You can't use someone like Dai Huabin as a reference."
Huo Yuhao's shoulder ached from the pat, so he rubbed it but didn't reply.
He Caitou continued:
"Think about it, you have Twin Martial Souls, and that talent is top-tier even on the entire continent."
In addition to your expertise in Soul Tool, even Teacher Fan Yu said you are the most talented student he has ever seen.
"I'll let you train for a few more years. In the next Soul Master Tournament five years from now, with your Twin Martial Souls and talent for Soul Tool, you'll definitely have a chance to become one of the next Shrek Seven Devils."
He Caitou spoke very seriously, patting his chest to vouch for Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao nodded.
"Senior brother is right."
He agreed verbally, but what he was thinking was a completely different matter.
Five years?
Dai Huabin is currently in class 45. What about five years from now?
Level 60? Level 70?
Judging by that person's pace, in five years he'll probably be looking up to Dai Huabin.
Cultivating step by step, attending classes, conducting experiments, and accumulating Soul Power at the Shrek Academy —this path is certainly safe, but it's too slow.
At that moment, that name reappeared in Huo Yuhao's mind.
Body Sect.
The cultivation philosophy of the Body Sect is completely different from that of traditional Soul Master, focusing on the development and strengthening of the Martial Soul itself.
For his Spirit Eye Martial Soul, the Body Sect's cultivation method might open up a completely new path.
Of course, this is only a "maybe".
But if we don't go, we won't even have a chance.
"Senior brother, I'll head back now." Huo Yuhao stood up.
He Caitou: "Go on, go on, don't think too much. Go cultivate when you should, go to sleep when you should."
Huo Yuhao responded and pushed open the door, leaving the Soul Guidance Department teaching building.
Throughout the journey, Huo Yuhao kept thinking about the Body Sect.
During the holidays, try to find the Body Sect.
That same evening.
Shrek Inner Court, Sea God Island.
Yan Shaozhe's office.
"Teacher."
Ma Xiaotao stood at the door, her long, fiery red hair casually draped behind her. She was wearing the red school uniform from the Inner Academy and was looking at Yan Shaozhe.
Ma Xiaotao has now fully blossomed into womanhood, with striking and elegant features, a tall and slender figure, and all the right curves. In terms of looks alone, she's among the best in the entire Shrek Academy.
Yan Shaozhe looked up and saw that it was Ma Xiaotao. He paused for a moment as he was rubbing his temples.
"Xiaotao, what's wrong?"
Ma Xiaotao didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the table.
"Teacher, why won't you let me participate in tomorrow's sparring match? And what about this Soul Master Tournament?"
Yan Shaozhe knew she would ask this.
He has already answered this question three times.
The first time was when Mu En was present, he said it to my face; the second time was relayed by Cai Mei'er; and the third time was when he said it himself.
Three times, Ma Xiaotao didn't listen to a single word.
"Xiaotao, it's not that I'm intentionally stopping you," Yan Shaozhe sighed, lowering his hand, "But your problem with Evil Fire..."
"My Evil Fire are no problem!"
Ma Xiaotao's voice rose considerably. Realizing her attitude was inappropriate, she forcibly suppressed her anger and changed her approach.
"Teacher, with Dai Huabin, Xue Qingyao, and the others here, my Evil Fire will definitely not be a problem."
Yan Shaozhe did not respond immediately.
Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul is the strongest fire-attribute Martial Soul in Shrek Inner Court, with Soul Power of Level 67, which is already among the top of the top among her peers.
But the dangers of Evil Fire are too great.
If the Evil Fire gets out of control during battle, it will not only harm the enemy, but also harm friendly forces.
Last time, Ma Xiaotao almost burned two fellow students because of her rampaging Evil Fire.
After that incident, Mu En personally issued a decree: Ma Xiaotao was not allowed to participate in any level of formal competitions until the problem of the Evil Fire was resolved.
Even Ma Xiaotao's cultivation was restricted because of the Evil Fire.
This was to prevent Ma Xiaotao from developing Evil Fire due to her cultivation.
But then again, how do we resolve the issue of Evil Fire?
Yan Shaozhe leaned back in his chair and remained silent for a few seconds.
"Xiaotao, please sit down."
Ma Xiaotao pulled out a chair and sat down, crossing her arms over her chest.
Yan Shaozhe looked at Ma Xiaotao and said helplessly:
"Originally, both Mu En and I intended to match you with Dai Huabin."
Ma Xiaotao's body visibly stiffened for a moment.
Yan Shaozhe continued:
"His Ultimate Ice Martial Soul is just right to suppress the Evil Fire of the Evil Fire Phoenix."
If you become husband and wife, his Ultimate Ice can fundamentally help you suppress your Evil Fire.
Although Dai Huabin already has a fiancée, it's common for powerful figures in the Douluo Continent to have multiple wives; this is nothing unusual.
"At that time, it will not only help you get rid of the Evil Fire, but also bring a future powerhouse to the academy."