Huo Yuhao fell into thought at Jing Hongchen's question.
A few seconds later, he raised his head and met Jing Hongchen's gaze calmly. He nodded. "Hall Master Hongchen, in my view, soul guidance technology is the tide of the times. I'm very glad you've given me the opportunity to stay in Mingdu and study soul tools."
"Naturally, I'll contribute what little I can to Sun Moon."
Jing Hongchen nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Huo Yuhao, I welcome you to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. However, you must agree to one condition."
Huo Yuhao asked, "What condition?"
Jing Hongchen chuckled. "The next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament will be hosted by our Sun Moon Empire."
"I want you to compete on behalf of our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy."
Huo Yuhao froze for a moment at those words, then understanding dawned on him.
No wonder Jing Hongchen had come to watch his match against Xiao Hongchen. So this was what he had been planning.
Perhaps he had even arranged the match himself.
Still, it made sense when Huo Yuhao thought about it. If he refused even such a simple condition, how could Jing Hongchen trust him?
After a brief moment of consideration, Huo Yuhao answered evenly, "Hall Master Hongchen, I can agree to your condition."
Jing Hongchen nodded again. "I've already seen your strength. To think that you could fight Xiao to a draw with only three rings. You truly deserve your title as Shrek Academy's Dual Core Disciple."
"What a pity that Shrek Academy couldn't hold on to a Core Disciple like you! Hahaha!"
"Huo Yuhao, Xiao, Meng, come with me."
"Yes."
The battle between Huo Yuhao and Xiao Hongchen ended quietly. Although Jing Hongchen had ordered the stands cleared, some people in the vast