Mu En's Support

The two people communicating in secret were Lang Ya and Yu Tao of the Body Sect.

Like Huo Yuhao, both possessed Body Martial Souls.

Huo Yuhao's eye martial soul made his eyes appear exceptionally profound.

The effects of these two men's martial souls, however, were far less positive. One had unusually thick arms, while the other had an oversized head.

Neither of them noticed the divine sense fluctuations spread throughout Star Luo City's central district.

Nor did they know that every word and action of theirs was being watched by Huo Yuhao.

The moment the power of fate fluctuated, Huo Yuhao had already used his divine sense to begin scouting. Through their conversation, he learned of Du Busi's movements.

Du Busi's plan to visit Shrek Academy suited Huo Yuhao perfectly. Using a battle against him to make up for his lack of combat achievements would be just right.

Time passed to the fourth day of the Soul Master Tournament. The day's first match was Shrek Academy against Cloud Luo Academy.

Both sides entered their respective waiting areas in turn, waiting for the match time to arrive so they could draw for the battle format.

It was then that Yao Haoxuan noticed the drawing cylinder beside them. Suddenly recalling something, he leaned toward Bei Bei and asked in confusion, "Wait, I only just realized this. Haven't we not drawn lots yet? How did the Pavilion Master know today's match would be one-on-one?"

Ma Xiaotao, standing nearby, was also curious and joined the discussion. "Yeah, Yuhao, how did you know the match format beforehand? Did you arrange it with the Star Luo Imperial Family in advance?"

Hearing Ma Xiaotao's words, everyone, including Wang Yan, wore expressions of sudden realization.

"There's no need to arrange something like that. It's merely one of the abilities brought by the second awakening of my Body Martial Soul."

"But I advise all of you to use privileges cautiously. Reckless indulgence will invite backlash."

Seeing that everyone had misunderstood, Huo Yuhao, who had already intended to correct Shrek Academy's atmosphere, took the opportunity to issue a stern warning.

Ma Xiaotao was somewhat dismissive. Just as she was about to retort, Yan Shaozhe, walking ahead of them, shot her a glare. She swallowed the words that had nearly left her mouth.

"Do not think this is alarmist talk. No matter how powerful the academy is, it is still only an academy. It cannot contend with an entire nation."

"Even as things stand now, if some major upheaval occurred on the continent, several Rank Nine Soul Guidance Cannon shells would be enough to severely cripple the academy."

"The Sun Moon Empire has plenty of those things. Their power is enough to kill not only lower-cultivation students, but even Soul Emperors like you would struggle to survive."

Hidden nearby, Mu En nodded approvingly at Huo Yuhao's words. He agreed strongly with Huo Yuhao's view.

Yet Ma Xiaotao, who had grown up hearing of Shrek Academy's glorious record, could not hold herself back. In her heart, the academy had always stood supreme over all others.

No longer heeding Yan Shaozhe's warning glare, she retorted anxiously, "Pavilion Master, setting aside the fact that Rank Nine Soul Guidance Cannon shells could never enter Shrek Academy, even if something did happen, the academy's elders would avenge us."

"If the elders acted, they could wipe out the Sun Moon Empire's imperial family. No empire would dare risk attacking the academy."

Huo Yuhao suddenly gained a direct understanding of just how shallow Shrek Academy's knowledge of Soul Guidance Devices was. He had no intention of arguing with her further.

"Ma Xiaotao, study Soul Guidance Devices properly after we return. Because of your special martial soul, Gongyang Mo will take your place in the exchange program and relay the relevant knowledge to you."

"Gongyang Mo, as compensation, I will personally customize a set of Two-Word Battle Armor for you."

"Additionally, every year, the elders will bring two prospective Sea God Pavilion members to the Sun Moon Empire to learn about the types and functions of Soul Guidance Devices."

"I hope I will not hear such laughable claims in the future about elders being able to slaughter the entire Sun Moon Imperial Family in the imperial palace. Learn what a Soul Guidance Device fortress truly is."

After announcing these new arrangements, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power, which had fluctuated due to the severity of the situation, returned to calm. Everyone let out a breath of relief.

"The pressure around the Pavilion Master just now was practically solid. Sister Xiaotao really has guts, daring to contradict even the Pavilion Master."

Yao Haoxuan cautiously whispered to Ling Luochen beside him.

Ling Luochen nodded. Chen Zifeng, standing a short distance away, quietly voiced his own opinion. "I think the Pavilion Master makes sense. Since he has even developed Soul Guidance Devices like battle armor, the Sun Moon Empire might have similarly advanced Soul Guidance Devices as well."

After agreeing to Huo Yuhao's arrangement, Gongyang Mo quietly comforted Ma Xiaotao, whose evil fire had been calmed by the impact of Huo Yuhao's imposing presence.

Yan Shaozhe ignored the students' hushed discussion and secretly looked in Mu En's direction.

After all, these adjustments involved arrangements for the elders. Yan Shaozhe instinctively wanted to ask Mu En's opinion.

"Why are you looking at me? After this month, Yuhao will be the master of Sea God Pavilion. From now on, do not ask for my opinion whenever something happens."

"Even if Shrek Academy is one day dissolved, you should discuss it with Yuhao. Stop constantly worrying about what I think."

After transmitting these words to Yan Shaozhe and seeing that he understood his intention, Mu En continued lying in his reclining chair, waiting to watch the upcoming match.

The referee waiting nearby to oversee the drawing was sweating by now.

Although a spiritual power barrier had prevented him from hearing what they were discussing, that brief burst of spiritual fluctuations had nearly frightened him into running away.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao's group had calmed down and calculating that it was about time, he promptly handed the drawing cylinder to Wang Yan.

After Wang Yan and the opposing team's teacher politely shook hands onstage, they drew lots. As expected, they drew the one-on-one format.

"Brother Bei Bei, it's up to you now." Huo Yuhao patted Bei Bei's shoulder and watched him head onto the competition stage.

"Shrek Academy versus Cloud Luo Academy. One-on-one format. The first match begins."

As the referee's voice fell, Bei Bei and Cloud Luo Academy's contestant, Ma Yingjun, entered the arena together.

After releasing his martial soul, Bei Bei did not attack immediately.

Ma Yingjun, on the other hand, retreated toward the back of the competition stage and watched Bei Bei warily.

Then, four soul rings appeared around Bei Bei. Using a sound-amplifying Soul Guidance Device, he magnified his voice until the entire venue could hear him.

"Everyone, I am a reserve team member from Shrek Academy. My current cultivation is that of a four-ringed Soul Ancestor."

"Through this match, I will introduce a new type of Soul Guidance Device: an amplification Soul Guidance Device developed by Pavilion Master Huo, whom you have all seen before. It is called battle armor."

As he spoke, Bei Bei summoned the semi-finished Two-Word Battle Armor that had fused into his body.

A set of blue-violet battle armor adorned with golden dragon patterns instantly appeared out of thin air, covering Bei Bei's entire body.

Ignoring everyone's shock that a Soul Guidance Device could be fused into someone's body, Bei Bei continued, introducing the battle armor's enhancement.

"The effect of this battle armor is to raise my combat power to a level comparable to that of a seven-ringed Soul Sage who is not using a Martial Soul Avatar."