Two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings

Lin Qianyi returned to Zhou Yi's side. Zhou Yi gently patted her shoulder and praised, "Qianyi, you handled your first battle beautifully." Lin Qianyi raised her head, a hint of humility and joy in her eyes. "Thank you, Teacher Zhou."

Xiao Xiao could not help but chime in. "Qianyi, your performance at Perfect Score Academy was absolutely stunning. Students who can complete their first battle as flawlessly as you are truly rare. You really did wonderfully in this battle." Lin Qianyi smiled faintly, calm composure showing at the corners of her upturned lips. She said nothing more, silently accepting the praise as warmth welled up in her heart.

Huo Yuhao slowly walked down from the fighting platform. In Dai Huabin and the other two's eyes, his resolute choice to challenge a hundred-year soul beast was nothing but foolish and contemptible. Yet the wheel of fate often turned when least expected.

Moments later, an invisible yet mountain-heavy pressure quietly spread through the area. It was like the bitterest winter wind sweeping past, sending the surrounding temperature plummeting. Behind Huo Yuhao, the phantom of a large jade-green scorpion gradually emerged, radiating an eerie chill. Its eyes resembled two cold lamps, striking fear into all who saw them.

As the Ice Scorpion phantom appeared, two blood-red soul rings abruptly rose beneath his feet. Their vivid, dripping-red color looked as though they had been dyed in fresh blood—they were the legendary Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings! In an instant, the entire venue was engulfed by an air of shock. Everyone stared wide-eyed at the scene in disbelief.

But these were not genuine Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings. They were a spectacle Huo Yuhao had created with his Second Soul Skill, Simulation Soul Skill. Xiao Xiao was so startled that she nearly lost her voice. "How could Yuhao possibly have two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings?" Zhou Yi also looked utterly bewildered. "Is that really an Ice Scorpion?" The hundred-year soul beast serving as his opponent could not bear the sudden pressure at all and fainted from fright. The other soul beasts nearby trembled in terror as well.

Before Huo Yuhao could recover from the shock, Gong Changlong stopped him and began questioning him. Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe knew the matter was no trivial one, so he took Huo Yuhao away alone to investigate the hidden secret behind it.

Yan Shaozhe called Huo Yuhao aside. When he learned that Huo Yuhao possessed twin martial souls, a storm surged in his heart. He realized that Qian Duoduo had "set him up," so he sought Huo Yuhao out alone once more, hoping to extend an olive branch.

This left Huo Yuhao at a loss. Seeing the dean bow to apologize to him felt like a dream. "Dean, please don't do this. I can't accept it," Huo Yuhao said hurriedly.

Yan Shaozhe slowly straightened up. "Student Huo Yuhao, your talent is better suited to the Martial Soul Department. There, you will receive a better education." At that moment, Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu were secretly listening outside the door, growing more anxious with every word. Qian Duoduo finally could not hold back and walked in.

"Yan Shaozhe, what are you playing at? Didn't you already agree to let Huo Yuhao become a core student of the Soul Tool Department? Why are you changing your mind and trying to steal him now?" Yan Shaozhe replied unhurriedly, "I merely made a suggestion. If you had not resorted to trickery, would he have become a Core Disciple of the Soul Tool Department? In any case, I already promised him that if he wishes to leave the Soul Tool Department and return to the Martial Soul Department, he will naturally be welcome."

"You go back on your word!" Qian Duoduo said as he tried to pull Huo Yuhao to his side. Yan Shaozhe tightly grabbed Huo Yuhao's arm as well. "You were the one who cheated first." The scene gradually descended into chaos. Fan Yu tried hard to mediate from the side, while Huo Yuhao wore a helpless expression.

At that moment, a cool female voice rang out. "Challenge me. Whoever wins gets Huo Yuhao." A woman walked in, dressed in long white robes and trousers, her long black hair tied into a bun. Her bearing was capable and decisive, and her presence was formidable. She was Xian Lin'er, dean of the Soul Tool Department.

"Yan Shaozhe, are you done trying to steal people?" Xian Lin'er said with a trace of reproach in her voice. "Since that is the case, let's go to Sea God Pavilion and hold a Sea God Conference to make a decision." Qian Duoduo sighed in relief at her words. "Lin'er still knows what to do." After pondering for a moment, Yan Shaozhe nodded. "Fine. It's settled, then."

Huo Yuhao slowly explained the entire matter while Lin Qianyi, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and the others listened quietly. A hint of surprise flashed through Lin Qianyi's beautiful eyes as she parted her red lips. "Two deans nearly came to blows over you?"

Huo Yuhao gave a bitter smile and nodded. "Yes. Later, an incredibly formidable teacher came too and said they would go to the Sea God Conference for a final decision." The corners of Wang Dong's lips lifted slightly as she teased, "So you've become quite the prized catch now?" Her words carried a hint of teasing, but she could not conceal her astonishment. After all, such treatment was truly hard to believe.

Two days later, the Promotion Assessment resumed. Because Huo Yuhao had caused an incident with his Simulation Soul Skill before, his previous score had been voided and he had to undergo the assessment again. Wang Dong, meanwhile, walked straight to the center of the beast arena. Her gaze was firm as she decisively chose a Thousand-Year Soul Beast as her opponent.

The instant she revealed her martial soul and soul rings, Qian Duoduo raised his brows slightly from the high platform. "Oh? Such an outstanding Soul Ring Configuration. It seems this year's newcomers are quite interesting." Hearing this, everyone focused their attention on Wang Dong.

At that moment, Wang Dong faced a Thousand-Year Bloodthirsty Demonic Bear. The demonic bear was huge and emanated a ferocious aura. Not only was its attack power astonishing, but its burrowing ability was also exceptionally strong. Most feared of all was its powerful bloodthirst. Once struck by its attacks, one would fall into an endless berserk state, making it extremely dangerous. Yet Wang Dong stood there without the slightest fear in her eyes, as though she had already planned everything out.

The Bloodthirsty Demonic Bear roared and lunged at Wang Dong. In an instant, Wang Dong and the Bloodthirsty Demonic Bear exchanged blows, their moves intertwining as though they were testing each other. Wang Dong sensed something and keenly caught the Bloodthirsty Demonic Bear's attack rhythm. After several exchanges, she swiftly ended the battle. She scored 110 points in this assessment.

Next came Dai Huabin. He immediately launched a killing attack against the soul beast. This action instantly enraged Beast King Gong Changlong. Gong Changlong was furious, his voice booming as he demanded, "I already told you to stop. Why did you still strike to kill?"

Dai Huabin's expression did not change as he replied coldly, "Soul beasts and soul masters have always shared a life-or-death relationship. Besides, I had to be cautious about the forty points deducted for Wang Dong's mistake. As for the soul beast's loss, I am willing to compensate for it." Gong Changlong was so angry that he could not speak. Yan Shaozhe slowly spoke from the side. "He has a point. Dai Huabin has scored 145 points in the Promotion Assessment.

His head-on fighting style did indeed display the advantages of an assault-type soul master, but his method of attack was overly reckless. Therefore, five points will be deducted. You are to compensate for the losses within three days, or bear the consequences yourself." Dai Huabin answered, "Yes!" He cast a disdainful glance at Huo Yuhao and the others, his eyes full of arrogance.

At this point, the scores were already clear. Zhu Lu had scored 100 points, Cui Yajie 110 points, Dai Huabin 145 points, and Wu Feng 125 points. On the other side, Lin Qianyi had a perfect score of 150 points, Wang Dong had 110 points, and Xiao Xiao had 98 points. The gap between the two sides was obvious.

Wang Dong said worriedly, "Although we have Qianyi's perfect score, Dai Huabin's strength still cannot be underestimated. If we want to surpass him this round, Yuhao, you'll need a perfect score."

Huo Yuhao's gaze was resolute as he answered steadily, "Don't worry. I can definitely do it." Lin Qianyi's voice was calm, though it carried a trace of concern. "Be careful." Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong also cheered him on. Warmth rose in Huo Yuhao's heart, and he nodded solemnly. "All right. Don't worry."

Huo Yuhao walked toward the center of the arena, one firm step at a time. Beast King Gong Changlong was still dissatisfied over Dai Huabin killing a soul beast last time. He said, "I hope there will be no risk of another soul beast dying this time." Huo Yuhao's gaze was firm as he replied steadily, "I choose a Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

The moment he said this, Dai Huabin and the others on the high platform looked utterly disdainful, as though they were wondering whether the boy was seeking his own death. Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie did not even bother concealing their mockery. Zhu Lu sneered, "When the time comes, he'll have to kneel and beg forgiveness."