Divine Sense

Looking at the battle armor Huo Yuhao handed to Bei Bei, the participating students all revealed expressions of envy.

After Huo Yuhao exchanged a few words with the group, the atmosphere finally felt less stifling.

Several senior students from the Inner Court also gathered around.

Yao Haoxuan patted Xi Xi on the shoulder and teased, "Xi Xi, do you have a crush on Yuhao? How come you've been in such a good mood lately, even after being replaced in the main lineup?"

Xi Xi stammered, unable to find the words to respond. Seeing the increasingly strange looks from the others, who were on the verge of a misunderstanding, she finally took out a set of battle armor.

After watching Xi Xi put on her full set of First-Class Battle Armor, Yao Haoxuan and the others suddenly understood everything.

If it were up to them, they would be more than willing to trade a main lineup spot for a set of First-Class Battle Armor.

That was armor that provided buffs all the way up to level 70, something even average ten-thousand-year soul bones couldn't compare to, not to mention the opportunity to get closer to Huo Yuhao.

If Huo Yuhao ever had the time and the materials to help upgrade it into Two-Word Battle Armor, they would truly be hitting the jackpot.

Seeing this, Yao Haoxuan immediately sidled up to Xuan Zi and said with shameless audacity, "Elder Xuan, look, Junior Brother Bei Bei has battle armor now, and his strength is arguably a cut above mine. Why don't you consider swapping me into the reserve team as well?"

With Yao Haoxuan taking the lead, Gongyang Mo followed suit, and even the usually cold Ling Luochen spoke up in agreement.

This infuriated Xuan Zi; in the eyes of these brats, the ten-thousand-year honor of Shrek Academy couldn't even compare to battle armor.

Yan Shaozhe, standing to the side, saw Xuan Zi's face turning red with rage and hurried over to persuade him.

"Don't be so angry, Elder. If I were young again, and someone offered me a set of armor that would let me fight level 70s while at level 50 in exchange for a spot in an exhibition match, I don't think I could resist the temptation either."

Yan Shaozhe had originally been just like Xuan Zi, placing great importance on Shrek's ten-thousand-year honor, but the moment he saw the amplification effects of Huo Yuhao's battle armor, he had an epiphany.

When everyone else can fight level 70s at level 50 and level 90s at level 70, what's the point of clinging to honor? Practicality is what matters most.

After all, no matter how much Yan Shaozhe cared about his reputation, he was the one actually getting beaten up.

Ever since Qian Duoduo equipped a set of Two-Word Battle Armor, Yan Shaozhe hadn't won a single sparring match against him, yet Qian Duoduo still insisted on challenging him whenever he had the chance.

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, Xuan Zi wanted to retort, but he couldn't find a single reason to do so.

He could only huff angrily at Yao Haoxuan, "Fine, then go ahead and swap with Bei Bei. But since you're doing this voluntarily, forget about any compensation."

Upon hearing this, Yao Haoxuan instantly turned serious.

"Elder Xuan, what are you saying? Fighting for the academy's ten-thousand-year honor has always been my dream. I would never abandon such an honor."

For a moment, the air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere, which even made Huo Yuhao chuckle; these people were true masters of changing their tune.

"Alright, enough joking around. We still have a long way to go, so we need to pick up the pace. Shaozhe and I will take you the rest of the way."

Huo Yuhao decisively chose Yan Shaozhe; traveling with Xuan Zi was like riding a roller coaster.

Although he could keep up with the speed of a Titled Douluo, his soul power consumption couldn't be replenished by a Soul Core, so long-distance travel was still a bit taxing.

The Inner Court students had all chosen Yan Shaozhe early on, leaving the Outer Court students who hadn't reacted in time to experience a free, long-duration roller coaster ride without seatbelts.

As they drew closer to the Mingdou Mountain Range, dozens of figures became clearly visible.

On the only path to the Mingdou Mountain Range, a middle-aged man stood with dozens of soldiers.

Huo Yuhao had already detected their positions with his Spirit Detection and immediately activated his battle armor, flying toward them alongside Yan Shaozhe.

Xuan Zi, who disliked such formalities, dropped the students off and concealed his presence.

"I thank you all for coming to help us clear out this evil soul master organization. I am the Duke of White Tiger, Dai Hao, and this is my garrison."

"This must be Dean Yan of Shrek Academy, and the one beside him should be Yuhao."

Hearing Dai Hao's slightly respectful tone, Yan Shaozhe replied casually.

"I no longer serve as Dean, but I think it would be better if you addressed Yuhao as the successor to the Sea God Pavilion, Duke of White Tiger."

Dai Hao felt a bit awkward and hurriedly explained to Huo Yuhao.

"I didn't mean anything by it. I wasn't aware of your mother's situation, and I didn't even know that you—"

Huo Yuhao immediately cut off the rest of Dai Hao's words.

"Stop right there, Duke of White Tiger. As the successor to the Sea God Pavilion, I believe I am fully qualified to stand on equal footing with you."

"If you finish that sentence, I will consider it a provocation against the Sea God Pavilion."

"Furthermore, I have made myself very clear: from now on, there is only one possibility, and that is Sea God Pavilion Master Huo Yuhao."

"I have already ordered the relevant officials in the Star Luo Empire to relocate my mother's tombstone to Shrek City."

Upon hearing this, Dai Hao could only offer an apology before leaving in a dejected manner.

Dai Yueheng, who was mixed in with the students, shed silent tears. From the moment Dai Hao arrived to greet them until he left, he hadn't spared Dai Yueheng a single glance.

Dai Yueheng knew he had been completely abandoned; Dai Hao was distancing himself to avoid causing Huo Yuhao any dissatisfaction.

Dai Yueheng tried to convince himself countless times that as the highest-ranking general of the Star Luo Empire, it was understandable for Dai Hao to distance himself for the sake of the bigger picture.

But watching his mother fall ill and pass away, only to have his father show no concern for him, was more than Dai Yueheng could bear.

To be distanced by one's own biological father—how pathetic.

Watching the departing Dai Hao, Dai Yueheng seemed to have finally made up his mind, a peculiar look flashing in his eyes.

He would never allow his life to end quietly in some forgotten corner of the future; even if he were to die, he would die for a cause.

Following this, Huo Yuhao, who had obtained the topographical map of the Mingdou Mountain Range from the soldiers, felt a warning from the power of fate.

There was something wrong with the five-ringed evil soul master soul king they were about to face.

Huo Yuhao had previously assumed that it was due to Xuan Zi's carelessness and underestimation of the enemy that this "strongest soul king in history" had caused such severe damage to the main team and escaped from a level 98 Super Douluo.

However, just now, with the help of his powerful spiritual power and the power of fate, Huo Yuhao discovered the aura of divine sense within the mountain range. Although it was extremely faint, it was indeed divine sense.

Could this Death Messenger really have some connection to the God of Death? Was it only because he was perfectly countered by Electrolux that he didn't show it? If so, could I attempt to obtain that god's power?

Huo Yuhao thought to himself, then immediately entered his Spirit Sea to discuss the matter with Electrolux, the Snow Empress, and his other Soul Spirits.

Upon hearing this, Electrolux immediately seized the time to tutor Huo Yuhao, teaching him several simple necromancy spells throughout the night.