Wu Feng's Challenge

Wang Yan sighed helplessly but still accompanied the two of them to the Battle Soul Arena and paid the venue fee. Wang Dong anxiously grabbed Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao, how can this be? With your strength, you're no match for her at all!"

Xiao Xiao chimed in from the side, "Exactly, this is too dangerous..."

Lin Qianyi spoke calmly. "Let him go."

"What?" Wang Dong did not understand.

"For Yuhao, this isn't just a match. It's also a test of his dignity and self-respect." Lin Qianyi said seriously. "Even if he loses, as long as he gives it his all, he can prove his worth. All we can do is respect his choice."

Wang Dong nodded thoughtfully. Upon hearing this, Wang Yan beside her could not help nodding slightly as well, gaining a bit more appreciation for the girl.

On the Battle Soul Arena, Wu Feng and Huo Yuhao stood facing each other. Cheers for Wu Feng rose one after another from below the stage, surging like a tide. As the referee announced the start of the match, the two of them summoned their martial souls almost simultaneously.

Wu Feng launched the first attack, throwing a scorching fire fist straight at Huo Yuhao's face. However, Huo Yuhao had already seen through her underestimation of him. Without panicking, he unleashed Mental Interference and disrupted Wu Feng's focus. Then his figure flickered like a ghost as he deftly evaded the attack with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.

"Looks like you haven't gone all out." Huo Yuhao's gaze was calm, and there was a hint of teasing in his voice. His Spiritual Detection was like an invisible net, taking in every movement of his opponent.

As Wu Feng attacked again, faint Soul Power gathered in his palm. He suddenly used Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, striking Wu Feng's abdomen and shoulder with precision. A move of Mysterious Heaven Skill followed immediately after. Caught off guard, Wu Feng let out a muffled groan, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Realizing she had underestimated her opponent, a vicious glint flashed through Wu Feng's eyes. She swiftly summoned her martial soul, and her First Soul Skill, Dragon Flame, erupted instantly, transforming into raging flames that swept toward Huo Yuhao.

The two exchanged blows, fist meeting flesh, and the air was thick with a tense, scorching atmosphere. Wu Feng gained the upper hand, knocking Huo Yuhao to the ground and making him spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Surrender!" Wu Feng looked down at Huo Yuhao from above, her voice carrying an unquestionable command.

"No!" Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth and stood up, stubbornness flashing in his eyes. He flipped away to evade Wu Feng's pursuit, then used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track again, turning defense into offense. At that moment, an eerie gray mist quietly spread out, and the entire Battle Soul Arena seemed to be shrouded in deathly silence. The spectators held their breaths. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao wanted to step closer to investigate, but Lin Qianyi stopped them.

Just then, Huo Yuhao's body slowly floated into the air, and a gray phantom vaguely appeared behind him. With a lift of its hand, the phantom radiated an aura that made one's blood run cold. Feeling this power, Wu Feng's expression changed drastically. Her body went limp against her will, and she retreated backward in terror. Moments later, she actually fainted.

When the mysterious gray shadow dissipated, Huo Yuhao also fell back to the ground. Looking at the unconscious Wu Feng, a trace of confusion rose in his heart. What exactly was going on?

At this moment, Wang Yan and the others hurried over, intending to ask about Huo Yuhao's condition. However, Huo Yuhao's Soul Power was completely depleted, and his injuries were rather serious. His vision went dark, and his body involuntarily toppled to the side. Wang Dong reacted quickly and rushed forward to support him.

"Take him back to the dormitory. We'll return and continue class." Wang Yan gave the order in a deep voice. On the other side, Wu Feng was placed on a stretcher and slowly carried away.

After returning to the classroom, Wang Yan immediately told Zhou Yi the full details of what had happened. After hearing him out, Zhou Yi's willow brows shot up, and she gave Wang Yan a severe scolding. Her voice was like icy arrows echoing through the classroom, leaving Wang Yan looking utterly helpless. He was a good teacher, but his gentleness sometimes seemed a little too powerless.

After Zhou Yi finished berating him, she hurried toward the dormitory building to visit Huo Yuhao. Only when she saw that he was not seriously hurt did she let out a soft sigh of relief. The two Homeroom Teachers, one overly gentle and the other overly strict, truly complemented each other well.

The next day, Huo Yuhao slowly woke up. The first thing he saw was Wang Dong's concerned figure; she had apparently just woken up as well. "Yuhao, are you okay?" There was a trace of barely perceptible worry in Wang Dong's voice.

Huo Yuhao shook his head gently. "I'm fine." Yet Wang Dong still frowned. "Really? Yesterday, Qianyi told Xiao Xiao and me that Teacher Wang got chewed out badly by Teacher Zhou because of you. From the sound of it, she looked ready to scold someone into a psychological shadow."

Huo Yuhao smiled faintly. "Qianyi isn't someone who dislikes talking. She only speaks after careful thought. Whenever she does, every word is incisive." Wang Dong nodded. "Exactly. Just that one sentence of hers completely suppressed all the noise in the classroom. It was truly shocking."

"Come on, let's go to class." Huo Yuhao got up first. Wang Dong hurriedly replied, "Okay, take it slow." Huo Yuhao teased, "Why are you so worried about me?" Wang Dong's face reddened slightly as she argued, "Who said I'm worried about you? I'm just afraid that if something happens to you, I'll have to take the blame too. After all, you're my roommate." Hearing that, Huo Yuhao merely shook his head gently, his smile filled with indulgence and understanding for his friend's stubborn denial.

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Lin Qianyi and Xiao Xiao entered the classroom, and their eyes immediately fell on Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao, are you okay?" Lin Qianyi asked with concern. Xiao Xiao also chimed in, "Yeah, Yuhao, how are you?" Huo Yuhao gently shook his head to indicate that he was fine, then slowly walked toward his seat.

At this moment, Zhou Yi and Wang Yan entered the classroom one after the other. Wang Yan stood at the back, while Zhou Yi walked straight to the podium. Wang Yan had taken quite a scolding over yesterday's incident. Though he was dissatisfied, he could only silently watch Zhou Yi handle matters.

When Zhou Yi reached the podium, the classroom instantly fell silent. She gently placed the documents in her hand on the desk, straightened up, and cleared her throat. "Everyone, stand!"

As soon as her voice fell, the freshmen who had been whispering to one another immediately stood up in perfect unison. They knew full well that before this strict teacher, any slackness could bring serious consequences. However, someone still failed to react in time.

"Huang Chutian, you're slow!" Zhou Yi's voice carried unquestionable authority. Huang Chutian tried to defend himself. "Teacher, I was only a little slow. It shouldn't be that serious, right?"

Zhou Yi looked at him coldly. "In my class, time is a principle. Since you failed to follow the rules, I will give you two choices: either leave this class. Although you are a Core Disciple and cannot be expelled, I have the authority to make you leave my class; or go stand outside the door as punishment."

Seeing this, Huang Chutian had no choice but to obediently go outside to stand as punishment. The other students were left dumbfounded by the scene.

"Sit!" At Zhou Yi's command, the students quickly sat down. Lin Qianyi remained expressionless, merely watching everything unfold before her as though she were enjoying a farce.

"Today, we will choose a class monitor. Huo Yuhao will serve as the main class monitor, while Lin Qianyi and Wang Dong will take turns serving as vice class monitor." Before Zhou Yi had finished speaking, Zhu Lu raised an objection. "Teacher, I disagree! Although Huo Yuhao used to be a student in your class, he only has the strength of one ring now. Why should he be class monitor? We truly cannot accept this."

Zhou Yi slapped the desk and said sternly, "In my class, rules are rules. Those who refuse to obey may leave."

Dai Huabin was unwilling to back down as well. "Teacher, none of us are convinced. Does it have to be Huo Yuhao? Anyone in our class would be stronger than him! If Lin Qianyi and Wang Dong hadn't led the team to the championship back then, Huo Yuhao would have left long ago."

Wang Dong snorted coldly. "What, you lost and still refuse to accept it?" Lin Qianyi spoke calmly. "Have certain people failed to understand? Teacher Zhou never said you couldn't raise objections. But what right do you have to question the choice of class monitor?

A class monitor is not chosen based on strength, but on who is most suitable for the position. Don't you even understand that much common sense?" Her words not only restored Huo Yuhao's dignity, but also subtly mocked Zhu Lu and Dai Huabin. Their expressions immediately turned ugly.