Round after round, so many people were taken down, even Huo Yuhao seemed a little tired.
"Whoosh--" The air suddenly tore apart, and two figures carrying a chilling aura broke through the air. Dai Huabin's silver hair flew, and the White Tiger mark between his eyebrows gleamed with a cold light. Zhu Lu, who was standing next to him, was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. After the Dark Civet Martial Soul Possession, her pupils turned into strange vertical lines, and her sharp claws gleamed with a cold blue light under the spotlight.
These two were truly uninvited guests.
" Huo Yuhao, after such a long battle, you must be exhausted."
Dai Huabin rubbed the crackling electricity between his fingertips, the oppressive aura of his White Tiger Martial Soul crushing the floor tiles beneath his feet. "Your meager martial arts skills are nothing but child's play in front of a true Martial Soul!"
"I'm well aware of your recent reputation. Today, I'm going to break your title as the strongest and show them that I, Dai Huabin, am the true tiger among the new generation."
His response was a blur of motion as he sliced through the air. Huo Yuhao charged towards Zhu Lu like an arrow released from a bow, his fierce punches creating bursts of air explosions. Zhu Lu didn't even have time to react before being sent flying by the sudden attack, crashing awkwardly off the edge of the arena, leaving behind only a scream of resentment.
"You're all so annoying with your chatter. Are you fighting or putting on a play?"
"Show me what you've got."
Dai Huabin's silvery-white hair stood on end like steel needles, and the royal mark on his forehead gleamed with a chilling light. Gasps of surprise rippled through the audience.
In the distant audience, Yan Shaozhe frowned slightly. " The Evil-Eyed White Tiger, the direct descendant of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion's Martial Soul, truly lives up to its reputation."
Xuan Zi remained motionless, his gaze fixed on Huo Yuhao: " Huo Yuhao, what a monster! He possesses both talent and exceptional combat skills. Just how far can he go? It's truly something to look forward to."
Huo Yuhao's voice was as cold as ice, and a faint mist of ice rose from his body. Dai Huabin's pupils contracted sharply, and he suddenly bent over, the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave condensing into a blazing white ball of light in his palm. " White Tiger Fierce Light Wave."
The moment the ball of light tore through the air, Huo Yuhao vanished mysteriously.
Before Dai Huabin could react, a heavy punch landed on his face, the excruciating pain causing countless stars to explode before his eyes.
Before he could even regain his footing, a barrage of punches rained down like a storm, striking his abdomen, chest, and jaw in quick succession, each blow precisely hitting the weak points of his Martial Soul's defense.
The relentless attacks were fierce and brutal, forcing Dai Huabin into a continuous retreat.
Dai Huabin was completely stunned, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his face bruised and battered. "I can't stay passive like this, it seems it's time to use that move," he thought, as his Third Soul Ring lit up, a dazzling golden light emanated from his body.
" Third Soul Skill - White Tiger Vajra Transformation!" Dai Huabin's roar tore through the sky, and the light of his Third Soul Ring surged, supporting his figure once again.
The enhanced muscles bulged like rocks, and the moment the tiger claws swung out, five scarlet cracks were torn through the air. " White Tiger Protection Barrier!" The heavy light shield, carrying a foul wind, rushed towards Huo Yuhao, and wherever the tiger claws passed, the floor tiles shattered inch by inch.
However, this seemingly fatal blow missed its mark. Huo Yuhao's figure vanished like smoke, and the next moment, he appeared behind Dai Huabin like Gui Mei. His fist slammed heavily into the back of Dai Huabin's neck, and Dai Huabin crashed to the ground, creating a deep, human-shaped crater on the Soul Fighting Platform.
"Is that all you've got?" Huo Yuhao stepped onto Dai Huabin's back, his boot grinding against the trembling fabric. "Foolish fellow, you think you can defeat me with your Third Soul Skill? You're nothing but a little kitten."
These words were like a steel blade, completely igniting Dai Huabin's madness. His eyes blazed with bloodshot fury, and his Soul Power erupted like a volcano. " Huo Yuhao! How dare you humiliate me like this! I will kill you!"
Dai Huabin forced himself to sit up, frantically gathering energy in his remaining right arm and concentrating his Soul Power throughout his body. In the dazzling white light, the torn air emitted a piercing shriek. " White Tiger Fierce Light Wave! Die!" The ball of light fell like a meteor, distorting and deforming the space in its path.
Huo Yuhao revealed a cold smile at this moment. He slowly raised his palm, and golden light burst forth from his palm.
A hundred-meter-long golden dragon phantom burst forth from the body, its scales shimmering with a sun-like brilliance, and its roar shook the entire Soul Fighting Arena violently.
The moment this terrifying power was unleashed, everyone gasped in astonishment. Although they had seen this move before, the scale of the battle and the sheer power of the technique were still breathtaking, no matter how many times they witnessed it!
Of course, the person involved also experienced the terrifying power, and then said:
"Stop! I'm from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Aren't you afraid of the Duke's Mansion retaliation?"
Dai Huabin's threat was completely drowned out by the golden dragon's roar. Huo Yuhao's eyes were as cold as frost, and his fist, carrying the power to destroy the world, slammed down. "There's nothing I can't do, there's no one I can't kill. Do you think you can act arrogantly and domineeringly here just because you're from the Duke's Mansion?"
"Now that you've stepped onto the Soul Fighting Arena, be prepared to fight me. Before me, there is no Duke's Mansion!"
" Explosive Fist!"
In the instant the golden light flashed, the entire Soul Fighting Arena was engulfed in a violent explosion. The shockwave overturned the stands, and when the smoke cleared, Dai Huabin, with his severed arm, knelt on the ground, completely unconscious. Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, stood at the center of the storm, the golden dragon phantom Entanglement him raising its head and roaring.
"My God! What kind of Martial Soul is that?! Look, look, that dragon, it's so powerful!" A tsunami of exclamations erupted from the stands, and countless people rushed towards the railings, their fingertips almost piercing through the protective shield.
The girls screamed, clutching their chests, while the boys stared in disbelief at the hundred-meter-long golden dragon hovering behind Huo Yuhao —its gaping maw spewing dragon breath, and each swipe of its tail causing the air to vibrate.
"That Dai Huabin is really pitiful. He took that hit head-on and will be crippled even if he doesn't die," someone murmured, looking at the figure on the stage who was barely able to support his upper body and whose eyes were unfocused.
Under the oppressive aura of the golden dragon phantom, even the direct descendant of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion's martial Martial Soul appeared so insignificant.
The wine jug in Xuan Zi's hand clattered to the ground, and for the first time, a look of horror flashed in his cloudy old eyes. He staggered and grabbed the railing, watching the golden patterns flowing around Huo Yuhao's body resonate with the golden dragon phantom. He let out an incredulous gasp. "The bloodline within this power is even stronger than mine. Is that his Martial Soul?"
Yan Shaozhe's silver eyes flickered, his hands trembling slightly behind his back. He gazed at the slender yet upright figure on the arena, "I don't know either. What I'm certain of is that Huo Yuhao Martial Soul Twin Martial Souls, or perhaps more than Twin Martial Souls."
Xuan Zi suddenly burst into hearty laughter, making the crystal chandelier beside him vibrate. He bent down to pick up the wine jug, tilted his head back, and gulped down the strong liquor, tears welling in his eyes. "Good! Good! Good! This little fellow is truly astonishing! Mu En is indeed Mu En, his judgment is sharp!"
His voice pierced through the noise, carrying an undeniable certainty, "Such unparalleled talent will surely make him an unparalleled powerhouse in the future! The next legend of Shrek is about to arrive!"
After some time, the holiday finally arrived, and Huo Yuhao decided to find companions as soon as possible, who might be of help to him. So, he headed to the Far North.
A few days later
In the wind and snow, Huo Yuhao's figure gradually blended into the vast white world, leaving only a string of deep and shallow footprints.
The cold wind howled, and snow filled the sky, making it seem as if only a vast expanse of white remained between heaven and earth.
A young figure trudged through the snow in the Far North; it was Huo Yuhao. He no longer needed thick clothes to warm his body. With the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art circulating within him, coupled with the Samadhi True Fire he cultivated, this chill was nothing to him.
Tian Meng, in the Sea of Consciousness, was extremely excited and said, " Yuhao, Yuhao, I know this place very well. Do you want me to be your guide?"
Huo Yuhao replied, "No need, I used to come here often."
Tian Meng exclaimed, "I can see Bingbing now! Yay!"
Huo Yuhao shook his head helplessly. Although Tianmeng had indeed won over Ice Empress in his previous Tian Meng, her methods were a bit... Oh well, he decided not to think about it anymore.
A figure suddenly flashed through his mind. "I wonder if she's alright, and how can I face her?"
The phantom of Snow Empress surfaced in his memory; that icy blue figure had appeared countless times in his dreams. He rehearsed the scene of their meeting repeatedly in his mind, sometimes imagining himself calmly saying "Long time no see," and sometimes worrying that he would be treated as an uninvited guest.
He thought about many things, such as. " Snow Empress, it's been a long time. We used to be friends."
" Snow Empress, I mean no harm, I just want to discuss some things with you."
How should I present myself to her? How should I explain things to her? This is indeed a problem...
P. S.: The main heroine is coming in the next chapter, guys, it's going to be super sweet...