The Change in Haodong Power, an Instant Defeat for the Wind Baboon

After school, Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao left the classroom.

Xiao Xiao caught up with them.

"Huo Yuhao, I heard you were late. I was worried you'd be expelled, but you actually became a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department."

Huo Yuhao explained with a smile, "I didn't expect that either. Something came up during the break, so I got back a little late."

"Oh, right, Wang Dong, did you get your third soul ring?" Huo Yuhao turned to ask her.

"Of course. It's a pretty good soul skill, too."

"What is it?" Huo Yuhao pressed.

Wang Dong'er said mysteriously, "You'll find out when I use it."

"Why are you two both being so mysterious?" Xiao Xiao scrutinized them.

Xiao Xiao felt that both of them had changed a great deal, but she couldn't tell exactly what had changed.

After eating, the two returned to their dormitory to cultivate.

They pressed their hands together and circulated their soul power at the same time.

Both Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao felt their soul power circulating smoothly, far faster than when they cultivated alone.

Moreover, Wang Dong'er discovered that Huo Yuhao's soul power had grown much stronger than before.

Before the break, Huo Yuhao's soul power had been weaker than hers. Now, however, they were almost evenly matched, and she could even sense a terrifying power within him.

Could this be because of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion?

Huo Yuhao also discovered that Wang Dong'er's soul power had changed. Her radiant aura had grown richer, and it felt wonderfully warm.

After cultivating through the noon break, they felt refreshed and full of energy, and headed eagerly to the Beast Arena.

The Promotion Assessment was about to begin.

Since it had to house soul beasts, the Beast Arena was enormous. Keeping soul beasts in captivity was extremely difficult, and only a handful of factions on the entire Douluo Continent could manage it.

Shrek Academy's Beast Arena was the largest on the continent. It was said that the strongest soul beasts kept here had reached the ten-thousand-year level.

The prospective second-year students arrived one after another.

Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Huabin beside him, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

The assessment teacher gathered everyone together and said, "When your turn comes, state your name, your cultivation specialty, and the age of the soul beast you've chosen. Your teachers should already have told you what to watch out for, so I won't repeat it."

"Now, those who wish to take the assessment, line up."

The students formed a line one after another.

Dai Huabin hurried to take a spot at the front.

Wang Dong'er followed Huo Yuhao to stand farther back.

"Yuhao, let me go first this time."

Wang Dong'er remembered what Huo Yuhao had done. He had directly simulated hundred-thousand-year soul rings, frightening all the soul beasts into collapsing on the ground. If that happened, she wouldn't be able to take her assessment.

"All right."

The students entered the arena one by one, each choosing the soul beast they wished to challenge.

Against hundred-year soul beasts, soul masters with two rings still stood a fighting chance.

A few students overestimated themselves and chose older beasts. They had barely begun before the assessment teacher had to rescue them. Needless to say, their scores would not be high.

Bored, Wang Dong'er looked around and suddenly spotted the year director, Du Weilun.

Du Weilun's gaze was fixed on Huo Yuhao.

Aside from observing this year's students, Du Weilun had come primarily to keep an eye on Huo Yuhao.

After Yan Shaozhe had agreed to Qian Duoduo's proposal to transfer Huo Yuhao to the Soul Tool Department, he had realized something was amiss, so he had sent Du Weilun over to take a good look.

If Huo Yuhao possessed some shining quality they had overlooked, there would still be time to make amends.

Unfortunately, Yan Shaozhe did not understand Huo Yuhao. He was someone who placed great importance on kindness shown to him. The Soul Tool Department had helped him when he was at his lowest, so naturally, he would stand by it to the end.

"Next."

Dai Huabin stepped forward. "Dai Huabin, power attack system. I want to challenge a five-hundred-year soul beast."

Dai Huabin had steeled himself and chosen a relatively powerful soul beast in order to win the competition.

Relying on his strength as a Soul Elder and the natural suppression of his white tiger martial soul, he successfully knocked down the five-hundred-year soul beast after suffering a few minor injuries.

Needless to say, his score was quite high.

Dai Huabin came down, walked over to Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao, and flashed a smug smile.

He did not believe Huo Yuhao was capable of defeating a five-hundred-year soul beast.

After a few more students, it was Wang Dong'er's turn.

"Wang Dong'er, power attack system soul master. I'll challenge a three-hundred-year soul beast."

Hearing that Wang Dong'er was only challenging a three-hundred-year soul beast, Dai Huabin gave a disdainful chuckle. He had considered her his strongest rival, yet she had chosen something so weak.

He was even more certain he could win the wager.

Wang Dong'er wasn't involved in the wager, so there was no need for her to choose a five-hundred-year soul beast. Although she could defeat one, it would be too much trouble.

A three-hundred-year soul beast was just right. It wouldn't tire her out too much, and she could still pass the assessment without any trouble.

The gate opened, revealing a three-hundred-year Wind Baboon.

Wang Dong'er activated her martial soul and took flight.

The Wind Baboon immediately attacked.

It opened its mouth and spat out several wind blades.

Wang Dong'er easily dodged them and moved above the Wind Baboon's head, her second martial soul lighting up.

"Butterfly God's Light!"

Rather than dodging, the Wind Baboon leaped up and lunged at Wang Dong'er.

Butterfly God's Light struck the Wind Baboon and blasted it straight back down.

The Wind Baboon collapsed on the ground, unable to get back up.

Butterfly God's Light was a soul skill released by a thousand-year soul ring, and it was powerful to begin with. Now that Wang Dong'er had broken through to Soul Elder, its power was even greater. Defeating a three-hundred-year soul beast was easy.

Dai Huabin snorted. So what if she defeated it easily? Challenge a five-hundred-year soul beast if you're so capable.

Wang Dong'er stepped down from the Battle Platform, raised her hand, and high-fived Huo Yuhao.

"It's all yours."

"Don't worry."

Huo Yuhao stepped forward and stated his information.

"I choose a thousand-year soul beast."

Everyone except Wang Dong'er was shocked. Huo Yuhao was the only person to choose a thousand-year soul beast.

Hearing Huo Yuhao's choice, Dai Huabin mocked him from below the platform. "That's hilarious! You actually dare to choose a thousand-year soul beast? Huo Yuhao, you're asking for death!"

The assessment teacher warned him, "Huo Yuhao, you need at least the strength of a Soul Ancestor to face a thousand-year soul beast. You're too weak. You should choose a hundred-year soul beast instead."

"It's all right, teacher. I'll choose a thousand-year soul beast."

The assessment teacher shook his head. Another arrogant student. He was already preparing to step in and rescue Huo Yuhao.

Wang Dong'er watched Huo Yuhao. She believed Yuhao would be fine.

Huo Yuhao stood on the Battle Platform.

A massive soul beast leaped out and landed before him.

It was a thousand-year Purple-Striped Spotted Leopard.

Sensing the formidable power emanating from the thousand-year soul beast, the students involuntarily took a step back. They certainly lacked the courage to face one themselves.

Huo Yuhao looked at the Purple-Striped Spotted Leopard, yet a smile appeared on his face.

He slowly raised his hand, and two red soul rings rose from beneath his feet.