Upon seeing the newcomer, Wang Dong's face immediately broke into a bright smile, "Second Uncle!" He quickly stepped forward and affectionately took the burly man's arm, "These are my companions and teachers from the Shrek Academy."
Tai Tan's gaze swept over everyone, and when he saw Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe, he nodded slightly. " Xuan Zi, Dean Yan, I didn't expect you to come too."
Xuan Zi took a swig of wine and said with a chuckle, "If it weren't for Wang Dong leading the way, we old bones would never have found this secluded place."
Bei Bei and Tang Ya stood behind, exchanging a shocked glance. The Soul Power emanating from the burly man before them was in no way inferior to Dean Yan's; his strength was certainly equal to or even greater than Dean Yan's.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao was being flanked by Jiang Nannan and Ma Xiaotao, with Ning Tian and Ling Luochеn following closely behind, while Xiao Xiao stood close to Jiang Nannan. The girls had formed a protective circle around Huo Yuhao without prior arrangement.
Tai Tan gestured for them to enter. "Since you have come from afar, please come inside the fortress." His gaze, however, unconsciously lingered on Huo Yuhao. He saw a faint golden light gleaming in the boy's eyes, his gaze chillingly cold. What shocked Tai Tan even more was that he sensed a primal fear emanating from this boy.
This gave Tai Tan a sense of dread and fear. He didn't know why he felt fear towards this boy, but there seemed to be something terrifying hidden in his eyes.
Huo Yuhao was currently concerned about whether he could absorb the energy of the Frost Jade Marrow Bed in his current state; to put it another way, he seemed to be a bit of a repeat offender.
He is very confident in himself now.
After all, the essence of the three Dragon Kings resides within the body. Could a broken bed possibly ignite the essence of the three Dragon Kings within the body?
Huo Yuhao transmitted his voice into his Sea of Consciousness, and his consciousness then materialized into a human form, standing before Electrolux. Was it similar to a projection within his Sea of Consciousness?
"Teacher, this place feels so familiar." Huo Yuhao looked around, his tone filled with an indescribable complexity.
Electrolux sighed softly, his aged voice filled with longing. "Yes, in my past life... it was right here that I bid you farewell."
Huo Yuhao's fists clenched involuntarily. "Maybe... we shouldn't touch that bed." His voice trembled slightly, a rare occurrence for him. "I don't want to... watch the teacher disappear before my eyes again."
Electrolux gently placed his illusory hand on the shoulder of Huo Yuhao's illusory spiritual form, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "Silly child, you are no longer the same as before, why fear a jade bed?"
"You don't need to be afraid of my departure. Your teacher will not die in this life. I believe that my student will definitely be the most powerful Soul Master in the world. So, go ahead and don't worry about your teacher."
"Since the teacher trusts me so much," Huo Yuhao suddenly looked up, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Then I can't let the teacher down." He said slowly.
"Fine," he steeled himself. "Teacher, whatever happens next, I hope you won't interfere. I'll make my own decision. I refuse to believe I can't take this benefit."
Electrolux wanted to say something, but saw that Huo Yuhao's consciousness had already withdrawn from the Sea of Consciousness. The old man looked in the direction his disciple had left and muttered to himself, "This child... his stubborn nature hasn't changed at all."
Before long, Huo Yuhao and his group were personally led by Niu Tian to the reception hall of Clear Sky Castle.
After everyone was seated, Niu Tian laughed heartily, "My Dong'er is at the Shrek Academy, and I'm very grateful for your care." He picked up his teacup and gestured to Xuan Zi and the others.
Xuan Zi waved his hand with a smile, "Sect Leader Niu, you're too kind. Cultivating outstanding Soul Master is Shrek's duty. It's Wang Dong is exceptionally gifted, bringing much honor to the academy."
Yan Shaozhe took an elegant sip of tea and replied, "Indeed. Speaking of which, we should thank Wang Dong for giving us the opportunity to witness the splendor of the number one sect in the world."
Niu Tian laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Hahaha, Dean Yan flatters us. The Clear Sky Sect is nothing more than a small, reclusive sect these days; how could it deserve the title of 'Number One Under Heaven'?" His gaze swept over the Shrek Academy students, lingering a moment longer on Huo Yuhao. "However, Shrek Academy truly lives up to its reputation; each of these students is a dragon among men."
"Especially this young friend," Niu Tian suddenly turned the topic to Huo Yuhao, "If I'm not mistaken, you are the Huo Yuhao that Dong'er often mentions, right?"
Huo Yuhao rose and bowed respectfully, saying, "Junior Huo Yuhao greets the two sect leaders." His expression was calm, but there was a hint of emotion deep within his eyes.
Niu Tian looked Huo Yuhao up and down with interest. "I heard you cultivate the Ultimate Ice? My sect happens to have an Ice Jade Marrow Bed, which is very beneficial for cultivating the Ultimate Ice." He glanced at Wang Dong beside him and smiled, "I've heard you usually take good care of Dong'er. To repay you, young friend Yuhao, I'll allow you to cultivate on it as a token of my gratitude."
Huo Yuhao clasped his hands in thanks. "Thank you for your generous gift, Sect Master." His tone was respectful, yet not humble.
At this moment, Niu Tian and Tai Tan exchanged a meaningful glance. Tai Tan leaned closer and whispered a few words, and Niu Tian's expression gradually became serious.
"Young friend Yuhao," Niu Tian suddenly changed the subject, "It's strange, but I feel like I've met you somewhere before."
Huo Yuhao remained unfazed. "Sect Master is too kind. This is my first time visiting the Clear Sky Sect."
Niu Tian's gaze was piercing, fixed on Huo Yuhao's eyes. He sighed slowly and said, "To be honest, my second brother and I fought against a peerless expert in our younger days. In that battle, my second brother and I joined forces, but we were utterly defeated by that person."
A hint of reminiscence appeared on his face. "Your eyes... are just like his. I see a glimpse of you and him, both so domineering yet unassuming. You could be considered the top experts on the continent. Without a title, a single sword and a foot- Red Water Chestnut can vanquish all enemies in the world."
Huo Yuhao's expression remained unchanged as he lightly tapped the armrest of his chair with his fingertips. "I see. Soul Master in the world yearn for even greater heights. A powerful figure who leaves such a deep impression on the two sect leaders must at least be at the Limit Douluo level, right?"
He leaned forward slightly, his tone carrying just the right amount of curiosity, "I wonder if this senior is still alive?"
These words immediately piqued the interest of everyone present. Xuan Zi put down his wine jug, his cloudy old eyes flashing with a sharp light; Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er exchanged a surprised glance;
Even Jiang Nannan and other students were looking forward to the two's speeches. The deeds of invincible experts could cause a great stir.
Niu Tian sighed deeply, his thick fingers unconsciously stroking the teacup. "He's gone." His voice held a hint of melancholy. "Like vanishing into thin air, he completely disappeared from this world, without a trace."
Tai Tan chimed in, his eyes wide with rage. "That guy's ridiculously strong! I've never seen such a freakish Soul Master in my entire life!" He brandished his fist, which was as big as a casserole dish. "Even if the two of us brothers teamed up, we wouldn't get the better of him!"
The hall erupted in uproar. The sheer power of a figure who could elicit such praise from two sect leaders of the Clear Sky Sect speak volumes about their formidable strength.