Outside the cave, the morning mist of the Ming Dou Mountain Range was being dispelled by the rising sun.
Yao Haoxuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, then suddenly stopped, as if he had remembered something important.
He turned to look at Huo Yuhao, his eyes filled with doubt and lingering fear, and said, "When you said 'It doesn't matter if you abandon us,' I really thought..." Before he could finish his sentence, he had already revealed his unease and shock at the time.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's lips curled into a faint smile, his bright eyes gleaming with intelligence. He replied softly, "Did you think I was a cold-blooded monster?"
He paused briefly, his expression turning serious, and explained, "Sometimes, you have to make the enemy believe you're a demon to lower their guard and expose their most fatal weakness. It's just a tactic to lure them in."
His tone was calm and composed, as if everything was under his control.
Yao Haoxuan suddenly realized, exchanged a glance with his companion, and said sincerely, "We're convinced, and thank you very much!" His words were full of admiration and gratitude for Huo Yuhao. If it weren't for his wisdom, this mission might not have gone so smoothly.
In truth, Huo Yuhao saw them as a burden. He genuinely wanted to eliminate them all, since he himself would be completely safe. So what if they died? As long as he could avenge them, that was enough. Death was the most common occurrence among Soul Master.
How could someone who practices Necromancy not have a deep understanding of death?
At this moment, Xuan Zi walked steadily to Huo Yuhao's side with a smile on his face. His eyes were full of inquiry as he asked, " Yuhao, what exactly was that power just now?" His voice was deep, but he could not hide his curiosity.
Huo Yuhao remained calm and unhurried, answering in a serious tone, "This is the second mutated form of the Spirit Eyes Martial Soul, imbued with the attribute of divine purification. Just like your Godly Taotie Bull bloodline, it possesses the bloodline of Taotie, a talent you were born with. It's just that the situation is critical now, so I had no choice but to use it for the first time."
His words were concise and clear, yet they stirred up Surging Waves in everyone's hearts.
Ning Tian thought, "Is Huo Yuhao really in the same grade as us? We're the same age, right? The strength he's showing right now is ridiculously strong!"
Ma Xiaotao was alarmed. "I only possess the Ultimate Fire right now, while Yuhao has both Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire attributes, plus this Divine attribute now. I can't keep up with Yuhao at all!"
Jiang Nannan thought to herself, " Yuhao is amazing, I like him so much..."
Huo Yuhao actually wanted to put on an act to gain sympathy, but it seemed impossible to do so under these circumstances.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Zi trembled slightly with excitement, his voice also shaking. "Holy attribute... This is a trait possessed only by the legendary Holy Angel Martial Soul! Your Martial Soul is both your Body Martial Soul and possesses the Holy attribute, Yuhao, given time, you will surely reach the heights of the Sea God!"
Huo Yuhao thought to himself, " The Sea God is nothing! I'll beat the Sea God! I'll send Sea God from the Divine Realm all the way to the Douluo Continent, and we'll see who can reach whose level!"
Thus, this inspection mission concluded successfully with everyone remaining unharmed.
Sea God Pavilion
Xuan Zi rushed back to the Sea God Pavilion and proposed convening Sea God Pavilion Meeting. The atmosphere in the meeting room was solemn and dignified. On the head seat, Mu En leaned back on an old sandalwood recliner, surrounded by a faint golden halo.
His face was difficult to see clearly; only his deep, ancient eyes, like those of an ancient well, occasionally flashed with a sharp light, revealing an imposing aura.
Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe entered side by side. Xuan Zi's robes fluttered in the wind, and although his face showed some weariness from his journey, his eyes shone with excitement. Yan Shaozhe, on the other hand, wore a white long robe, his demeanor gentle and refined, and his expression held a hint of anticipation.
On either side sat Xuan Zi and Elder Lin. The four deans of the Martial Soul Department Soul Tool Department sat at the end. Mu En slowly said, " Xuan Zi, what is the purpose of convening this Sea God Pavilion Meeting?"
Xuan Zi slowly recounted the events of leading the team, adding, " Mu En, Huo Yuhao's talent is unparalleled. Not only does he possess dual Martial Soul, but during this team-leading process, I also discovered that his Martial Soul attributes are incredibly diverse. He's practically a god descended to earth! If it weren't for Huo Yuhao's help, the other kids might have already met with misfortune."
"He remained extremely calm in the face of adversity. He instantly stopped the Corpse Explosion with Ultimate Ice, then used his wits to outmaneuver the Evil Soul Master. The power he displayed later, his divine attributes, his talent, and his combat prowess were unparalleled throughout history."
"Even"
Mu En asked, "Even what?"
Xuan Zi continued, "Even the Sea God of that time couldn't have caught up with him in the slightest."
Everyone was astonished; Huo Yuhao was truly that powerful.
These words shocked everyone present. They exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with disbelief. Mu En slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and the pale golden aura that had enveloped him suddenly intensified.
Yan Shaozhe chimed in, "He can be considered the number one person below the Soul Emperor in this era, no, currently. His current level is only Soul Elder of level 30-something."
Even Mu En slowly raised his head. "That little brat, indeed, is not as simple as he seems."
Lin Huiqun, Elder Lin, said, "Is that child really that miraculous? It's like a legend."
Xuan Zi nodded emphatically and said firmly, "To describe him as a legend is not an exaggeration at all. He is like a treasure bestowed upon the Shrek Academy by heaven, and given time, he will surely lead the academy to an even more glorious future."
Vice Dean Cai Mei'er said, "What an amazing young man! To earn such praise from Dean Yan and Xuan Zi, with him in the Soul Fighting Tournament, victory is assured."
Xuan Zi suddenly sighed, a hint of regret in his voice, and said, "Actually, that's not entirely true. That child doesn't really want to join the Inner Court, or rather, he doesn't want to join our Shrek Inspection Corps. He said he has no obligation to do anything for others, and he believes in acting according to his conscience, following his heart."
Xian Lin'er frowned slightly and said, "Benxin, is that child unwilling to uphold Shrek's honor and fight for justice?"
Xuan Zi shook his head with a wry smile, a rare expression of approval appearing on his aged face. "That child answered that no one can make him do something he doesn't want to do, not in the past, not now, and not in the future. Such responsibility is not suitable for him; he's just an ordinary person."
Mu En said, "That child might really be a legend, as Xuan Zi said. Whether now or in the future, doing our best to keep him in the academy is already the best choice for the academy."
Huo Yuhao's existence is a lucky thing for everyone in the Sea God Pavilion, no, for Shrek. Mu En knew this clearly from the beginning. Now, in his eyes, Huo Yuhao is probably just a young man, and it's normal for him to be a little arrogant.
But as long as Huo Yuhao stays at the Shrek Academy, that's good...
Everyone said, "Agreed"...
In Star Luo City, the group quickly arrived at their destination. There were many tourists here, perhaps because of the Soul Master Tournament. All the hotels were almost fully booked. The Soul Master Tournament is held once every five years, and everyone must want to witness the spectacle of this competition.
The continent has four major empires, Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament rotates among them, so it can't be held in Star Luo City all the time. Therefore, it's normal for there to be so many people.
The competition was held not far away, right in Star Luo Plaza in front of the imperial city of Star Luo City.
Not far to the east of Star Luo Plaza Star Emperor Hotel, which is mainly owned by the royal family. This time, it has been specially set aside to accommodate the participants from academies around the world.
Shrek Academy, known as the number one academy on the continent, naturally has its own luxurious rooms and conference rooms.
In the conference room, Wang Yan and the others were discussing something, but Huo Yuhao was absent.
At this point, he didn't care about winning or losing at Shrek; he could just fight it out casually... He already knew the rules, so whether he went or not didn't really matter.
On the other side, Wang Yan was talking enthusiastically. The first round of the preliminary round was an elimination round, which meant that the losing side would be eliminated directly. The first round was a team battle, seven against seven, and the draw would take place tomorrow.
The first round is expected to take three days to complete.
After the first round, teams are divided into groups of about eight or nine. A round-robin tournament is then held. The round-robin tournament uses a randomized format, with three types: single-elimination, 3v2-2 cooperative battles, and 7v7 team battles. Each match is decided by drawing lots, and the chosen format is the one drawn. This format tests overall skill.
Actually, no one was panicking. Shrek Academy already had a strong foundation, and with Huo Yuhao's help, they felt they couldn't possibly lose.
(We have a powerful figure on our side who is comparable to several Soul Emperor. Tell me how we can lose, tell me how we can lose...)
As long as Huo Yuhao is around, it seems like there are no enemies they can't defeat and no difficulties they can't overcome.
At this time, Huo Yuhao, in the past few days, no, in the past month, relying on the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art, the insights gained from questioning his heart, and the effects of the Immortal Herb, has now reached level thirty-nine.
He was certain that even if there were two Soul Emperor on the other side, they might not be his match.
The next day, Star Luo Plaza
The seats were all full, and the audience had already entered the venue. It was truly a sea of people. Huo Yuhao and the others were also waiting in the contestants' area. To be honest, he felt that this dark green school uniform was quite ugly, far inferior to his own black robe.
Soon, the soldiers shouted, "His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!" A great commotion ensued, and the people knelt down in droves. The Star Luo Emperor said, "My lords, rise."
The sounds here were Amplifying Soul Tool. The Star Luo Emperor said:
"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy is the grandest event in the Soul Master World of the Douluo Continent. On behalf of the Star Luo Empire, I welcome the delegation of the committee members and hope that you will demonstrate your best strength in the competition over the next month."
"Alright, without further ado, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament is hereby declared to officially begin."
"Long live! Long live! Long live!" the people shouted, raising their hands.
The sound of cannon salutes continued to explode in the sky.