(I promised a ten-thousand-word update, and a ten-thousand-word update it is. No tricks!)
"Old Ma! Old Ma!"
Everyone from Yunluo Academy was shocked to see Ma Yingjun fall, thinking Huo Yuhao really intended to kill his opponents mercilessly, just as he had said during the knockout tournament.
Yet when they reached Ma Yingjun's side, they found the fellow sleeping soundly, without the slightest sign of injury.
Although Huo Yuhao had been an assassin in his previous life, killing was his job, not his hobby. There was still a difference between him and a homicidal maniac.
Besides, Ma Yingjun had been quite polite to him earlier. Naturally, he wouldn't strike viciously for no reason. A light blow to the back of the head to knock him unconscious was enough.
Seeing that Ma Yingjun was unharmed, the referee breathed a sigh of relief as well. Although he was a powerful Soul Douluo, he still felt rather insignificant before Huo Yuhao, this "Soul Saint with nothing but Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings."
In other words, if Huo Yuhao truly wanted to go on a killing spree in the arena, there was absolutely no way he could stop him.
"Individual knockout tournament, first match. Shrek Academy wins."
Naturally, Huo Yuhao had no intention whatsoever of leaving the stage. His gaze turned once more to Yunluo Academy's captain, the meaning in his eyes unmistakable.
Next!
"Shang Yue, you're up for this match," Yunluo Academy's captain said after a moment of silence. "Remember to be polite when you get up there. Don't antagonize Huo Yuhao, and he probably won't hurt you. Also, try to last a few more exchanges."
"Yes."
A female member of Yunluo Academy's team leaped up and swiftly mounted the competition stage.
Shang Yue had an elegant name, and her looks were quite