Long Aotian's Absolute Dominance!

The clamor in the arena gradually died down as the Shrek team left the field to rest.

Their crushing victory had seemed effortless, as though everything had gone according to plan. Yet an inexplicable shadow lingered in Huo Yuhao's heart.

At his waist, the silent Night Raven Mask hung perfectly still.

It was the core vessel of Huo Xiaohei's duplicate.

The mask remained undisturbed. By all rights, that meant the duplicate had not acted on his own.

But Huo Yuhao's ominous premonition only grew stronger.

Somehow, he felt as though someone was out there causing havoc behind his back, digging one pit after another for him to clean up later...

Huo Yuhao pushed down the gloom in his heart. A faint smile rose unbidden in his eyes. Sure enough, the best fighting partners are a couple who meet each other halfway. Even watching them is a pleasure, and their teamwork is seamless.

After the match against Qianling Academy, the second round of the Round-Robin Tournament awaited them.

The Star Emperor Hotel.

After a brief respite, Wang Yan's expression turned solemn. He drew everyone's attention and spoke with utmost gravity:

"In the next Round-Robin Tournament, every one of you must stay on high alert."

"Your next opponent is Zhengtian Academy."

Every strong team in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament had revealed at least some of its trump cards and weaknesses. Zhengtian Academy alone had kept its edge hidden. Its strength remained unfathomable, and it was widely regarded as the tournament's greatest dark horse!

"Zhengtian Academy's strongest member, and the core they're built around, is their captain, Long Aotian."

Wang Yan drew a deep breath, a trace of wariness in his voice:

"People call him—the Lion Who Knows No Pain."

Huo Yuhao fell silent at once.

*Right, of course. Shouldn't there