I Plan to Control Him

Xue Protector's powerful Soul Power locked onto him firmly, and no subtle soul fluctuation could escape his notice.

He chose to strike the moment Huo Yuhao finished casting "Dreamshock," when his Soul Power was greatly depleted and there was absolutely no possibility of him chanting the incantation again. In his view, this was the perfect opportunity!

"A secret technique specifically targeting the soul—" Beneath Xue Protector's black robe, his eyes gleamed with greed and caution. He couldn't fully see through "Dreamshock Startling," so he chose the safest method: complete control!

However, just as his Soul Power deepened, attempting to control Huo Yuhao—

"No! Another soul entity?!" Xue Protector's voice suddenly rose, filled with shock and anger! He clenched his fist on Huo Yuhao's head!

Puff!

The "Huo Yuhao" before them was like fragile glass, instantly shattered by the violent power, turning into specks of light and dissipating!

"Damn it!" Alarm bells rang in Xue Protector's mind, and he was about to tear through space and escape without hesitation!

It's too late!

"Rise!"

A calm yet supremely majestic voice resounded throughout the entire Outer Academy of the Canaan Academy!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Several beams of Magic Core light, each a different color and containing immense energy, suddenly lit up the area around the academy!

Strange spiritual light flickered continuously, instantly outlining two mysterious giant magic arrays that enveloped the entire Outer Academy!

[Illusory Space]! Binds the body, devours energy!

[Eternal Slumber]! Absorbing spirits, devouring souls!

"Ah--!" Xue Protector's shrill scream rang out! He was horrified to discover that the Dou Qi and soul power within his body were pouring out of the magic array beneath his feet like a flood bursting its banks! The speed at which it was being lost made even this Six-Star Dou Zong feel his heart tremble with fear!

"Break!" Xue Protector's eyes were bloodshot as he recklessly unleashed his battle qi, unleashing Dou Qi far exceeding his usual strength. He immediately broke free from the array's restraints and fled desperately out of the academy!

Only after completely escaping the range of those two terrifying magic arrays did he stop, still shaken, breathing heavily.

In just that brief delay, his Dou Qi level dropped by more than one star! His Soul Origin was also severely damaged. The backlash from the failed Beast Tide Plan had not yet healed. Now, with new and old wounds piled up, a tearing pain came from the depths of his soul, making his vision go black and almost unable to maintain his flight. His body swayed precariously in the air.

"How is this possible—it's still a clone?!" Xue Lin clutched his stinging forehead, his voice filled with disbelief, resentment, and weakness.

"Because from the very beginning, my true form has never truly set foot within the academy's boundaries." A familiar voice rang out calmly.

Xue Lin suddenly looked up!

Not far away, Huo Yuhao floated silently in the void. Although his face was still somewhat pale, his eyes were as sharp as ever. Beside him stood the three Dou Wang elders who were supposed to escort the students to treatment!

At this moment, the three men stared intently at Xue Protector, their pupils blazing with fury that seemed to ignite him. "If it weren't for Elder Huo's reminder, we would still be being deceived by you!"

"Ha! So careless, how naive!" Huo Yuhao sneered, returning Xue Protector's words to him.

"When did you—" Xue Protector's face, shrouded in black smoke, was now extremely angry, and even his voice trembled slightly.

"Elders, it's your turn to make your move!" Huo Yuhao didn't intend to explain.

On the way back, Huo Yuhao secretly used his mental power to check on the condition of the three Dou Wang elders one by one, and confirmed that they were all fine.

Upon returning to the Jia Nan Academy, Huo Yuhao used Simulation to conceal himself and the three Dou Wang, setting up an array around the academy.

If it weren't for Xue Protector manipulating the beast tide to attack Jia Nan Academy, Huo Yuhao wouldn't have obtained so many Fifth-Tier Magic Core, and wouldn't have been able to set up an array that could affect a Dou Zong like Xue Protector.

I've been too complacent lately and haven't prepared any formations in advance. If it weren't for this Soul Hall Protector's arrogance... Huo Yuhao secretly reflected to himself.

Seeing Huo Yuhao's confident demeanor, Xue Protector was filled with shock and anger. Suppressing the piercing pain in his soul, he began to gather his power: "Even if my cultivation level drops—"

"Hmph! People of the Soul Hall, you have overstepped your bounds!"

An aged voice, brimming with boundless rage, boomed like thunder!

The space around Huo Yuhao rippled like water. Two figures, one in a black robe and the other in a white robe, appeared silently.

This time, the two were not wearing their blindfolds. Their aged eyes, like those of someone harboring a thunderous storm, stared at the disheveled Xue Lin with livid faces. The mere aura they exuded caused the surrounding space to slightly distort!

"Peak Dou Zong! How is this possible!" Xue Protector was instantly horrified. He lost all will to fight and turned to run. He even burned his essence blood and used a secret escape technique.

"Bai Lao the Qian Lao!" Huo Yuhao bowed simply to the two, his usually calm face now revealing barely suppressed anger.

"Let's crush this vermin of the Soul Hall first!" The voices of Bai Lao and Qian Lao were icy cold, filled with overwhelming killing intent. The two raised their hands simultaneously without exchanging words.

The invisible spatial force instantly transformed into the most solid cage, imprisoning Xue Protector tightly, like a flying insect sealed in amber! That terrifying power was about to crush him and his soul completely!

"Wait!" Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke up, stopping the two enraged guardians. His gaze was fixed on Xue Lin's face, which was contorted with fear and pain.

"What are you waiting for?" Bai Lao's voice was filled with anger. He ignored Huo Yuhao's objections and was about to take action immediately.

"Let's hear what his plans are." Qian Lao reached out to stop Bai Lao.

"Please go and resolve the troubles in the Inner Academy first," Huo Yuhao Bai Lao in a deep voice. Although he used honorifics, his tone lacked respect.

"Alright, Lao Bai, you go help Su Qian first, I'll handle things here," Qian Lao said.

Bai Lao nodded and disappeared from the spot.

"Please, Qian Lao, suppress his soul." Huo Yuhao flew to Xue Protector, staring intently into his eyes, where golden light shone brightly.

[Soul Shock, Heart Force Fusion]!

"Ah!" Xue Protector screamed silently, blood flowing from his mouth and nose, his soul strength instantly suppressed to an even lower level.

Huo Yuhao's face also turned pale instantly, but he did not stop. Instead, after recovering some of his mental strength, he stared into Xue Protector's eyes again.

[Dreamshock]!

If Xue Protector could still speak, he would definitely be cursing loudly right now. He never expected that even the fact that the "Dreamshock" skill required chanting was a disguise by Huo Yuhao.

Qian Lao maintained his control over Xue Protector, watching Huo Yuhao's actions with great interest.

"Why go through all this trouble? Do you intend to kill him with your own hands?" Qian Lao asked.

"That's not it. I want to try and see if I can control him!"