Xu Jiujiu, she gazed intently in Huo Yuhao's direction, a curious smile curving her lips, "I didn't expect Shrek's teacher to actually send him up alone. Huo Yuhao, just how strong are you? Let's find out in this match." Her tone was filled with anticipation, yet also with a certainty of certainty.
Huo Yuhao stood in another corner of the arena, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself. He had never wanted to stand out in such a high-profile setting, hoping to just get through the match quietly, but now he had been thrust into the spotlight.
"Sigh, was it really necessary? I just wanted to keep a low profile," he muttered to himself, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
Then, he looked up at his opponents, his face returning to its signature gentle smile, "Gentlemen, let's make this clear first, this is just a match, so please don't hold grudges afterward."
"Especially you, Princess Jiujiu." He emphasized the word "princess" heavily, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu raised an eyebrow, a sharp glint in her eyes. "On this field, there's no need to mention princesses or anything like that. I don't want to gain any advantage based on status; I just want to see what your true abilities are, Huo Yuhao."
Her words were firm and resounding, and her aura rose accordingly, displaying the authority and decisiveness of a person in a superior position.
Huo Yuhao, however, remained calm and composed, waving his hand with a cheerful smile, "What real skills or fake skills? I'm just a little bit good at everything." His tone was extremely humble, but if you looked closely, you could see a fleeting glint of cunning and confidence in his eyes.
Just then, the referee's cry of "Start!" pierced the sky like a thunderclap, kicking off this highly anticipated match.
Xu Jiujiu reacted extremely quickly; before the referee had even finished speaking, she had already completed the Martial Soul Possession. A rhombus-shaped golden gem suddenly appeared on her forehead, shimmering with dazzling golden light, like a brilliant star embedded in the night sky.
However, this was not the true form of her Martial Soul. A moment later, the golden light emitted by the gemstone detached from her forehead as if it were alive, rapidly condensing and transforming in the air, finally turning into a magnificent crown that gently landed on her head.
The crown was exquisitely crafted, with every detail showcasing royal dignity and elegance. Under the stadium lights, it radiated a captivating brilliance.
Upon seeing this, Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up, and he sincerely applauded. "Pretty good, such a great atmosphere!"
He secretly thought to himself that he would definitely get Elder Yi to make him a crown like this, which would not only add to his prestige but also subtly conceal his identity, truly killing two birds with one stone.
His gaze shifted downwards, and he quickly discerned Xu Jiujiu's Soul Ring Configuration: two yellow, two purple, and one black—clearly the mark of Soul King.
"The rest are all Soul King too." Huo Yuhao shrugged, feigning a troubled expression. "This is going to be troublesome." However, he felt no panic, but rather a surge of excitement and anticipation.
Xu Jiujiu didn't give Huo Yuhao much time to think. She flicked her finger, and her Third Soul Ring suddenly lit up. A dazzling golden light poured out like flowing water and landed precisely on the six Soul King on her side.
Wherever the golden light passed, everyone felt a warmth throughout their bodies, and a surging power surged within them like a tide, clearly indicating that they had received an attribute boost.
Just as Xu Jiujiu was unleashing his Soul Skill, Huang Heyun had already taken the lead in attacking. His Martial Soul Possession speed was extremely fast, and almost at the same time, his figure suddenly swelled up.
His entire body was covered in jet-black hair, and his eyes were bloodshot red. A sinister and violent aura emanated from him.
Although it resembled the White Tiger, the ancestral Martial Soul of the Dai Family, it exuded a completely different dark aura—it was the Dark Demon Tiger Martial Soul. He roared and charged towards Huo Yuhao like a black lightning bolt.
Huang Heyun's body surged with demonic energy, like a mad Ferocious Beast, and he viciously pounced towards Huo Yuhao's location.
The tiger's paw, covered in sharp claws and accompanied by a whistling sound, slammed straight at Huo Yuhao's face. A sonic boom that made one's teeth ache could even be heard in the air, demonstrating the terrifying power contained in this strike.
However, Huo Yuhao seemed oblivious, showing no intention of dodging whatsoever. Instead, his body sank slightly, and his Soul Power rapidly condensed around him. In an instant, his right leg burst into flames, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air.
Just as Huang Heyun's tiger paw was about to touch his body, Huo Yuhao suddenly exerted his strength, and a fierce flying kick broke through the air. Flames and demonic energy collided violently, bursting out with dazzling light. Huang Heyun's huge body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the edge of the arena and carving a deep trench in the ground.
Huo Yuhao patted off non-existent dust, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "Another tiger Martial Soul, how common. My move is called 'Big Fire Leg,' how about it, not bad, right?"
His words were full of teasing, yet they shocked everyone present. Who would have thought that such a seemingly weak young man could unleash such astonishing power?
Huang Heyun struggled to his feet, Sisi trickling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with resentment and anger. But before he could launch another attack, another tall and burly Soul Master, Dugu Shang, strode forward.
After his Martial Soul, the Netherworld Berserk Lion, possessed him, his aura suddenly became sinister and eerie. A layer of dark blue mist surrounded him, and his cold eyes were fixed on Huo Yuhao, like a wild beast eyeing its prey.
Dugu Shang roared, his figure transforming into a blur as he swung his fist, the size of a casserole dish, and smashed it towards Huo Yuhao with unstoppable momentum. This time, Huo Yuhao no longer took the hit head-on; instead, he nimbly dodged the powerful blow like Gui Mei.
Immediately afterward, he lunged forward, his two fingers flashing like lightning as he stabbed towards Dugu Shang's eyes.
Dugu Shang instinctively tried to dodge, but he was a step too slow. In the instant he closed his eyes in pain, Huo Yuhao's leg flames ignited again, delivering another powerful flying kick imbued with Soul Power, sending Dugu Shang flying.
After eliminating Dugu Shang, Huo Yuhao's eyes flashed like lightning as he quickly locked onto a Soul King on the field whose Soul Power fluctuations were relatively weak. He formed hand seals, and in an instant, a bone-chilling cold swept across the entire field, with large patches of frost rapidly spreading from him.
Before the Soul King could react, he was encased in a thick layer of ice and unable to move. Huo Yuhao stepped forward and gently pushed him off the field.
The audience erupted in cheers and murmurs. "Damn, that guy's too cunning! Who fights like that?!" "That's ruthless!"
Various opinions were heard, some were amazed, some were dissatisfied, but none of them could hide the shock in their hearts.
In a corner of the stands, Xiao Hongchen stared intently at Huo Yuhao in the center of the arena, a smirk of excitement playing on his lips. "This guy is definitely not as simple as he seems. Huo Yuhao, you are worthy to be my opponent!"
His voice carried a hint of appreciation, but also a strong fighting spirit.
At this moment, another Soul Master stepped forward— Chen Xiaojie. After his Martial Soul Possession, a pair of wings covered in lightning sprouted from his back, clearly a Lightning Bird Martial Soul, a typical Agility Attack System Soul Master. Chen Xiaojie's figure flashed and instantly disappeared from the spot, leaving only afterimages in the air.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao remained calm, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "They could have easily teamed up, but they insisted on coming to their deaths one by one." Chen Xiaojie, who appeared as fast as lightning to others, seemed to slow down under Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection.
Those seemingly powerful Soul Skill were nothing but empty gestures in front of him. Huo Yuhao simply turned slightly to the side, easily dodging Chen Xiaojie's attack, and then turned around, appearing behind him like Gui Mei.
A punch imbued with concentrated Soul Power was delivered with tremendous force. Chen Xiaojie didn't even have time to react before he was sent flying and fell off the field.
Star Luo Emperor breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. He had finally made a move; it was truly difficult to get this kid to take action.
However, should I remind him not to Jiujiu with Jiu Jiu? Never mind, a Soul Ancestor Master should only be able to fight one Soul King at most. Even with Twin Martial Souls and extraordinary talent, it's absolutely impossible for him to defeat seven Soul King.
In the center of the arena, Xu Jiujiu gripped her skirt tightly, her face beneath the gilded crown showing astonishment. She watched as Huo Yuhao, with just his fists and feet, kicked two Soul King off the stage; those seemingly ordinary fists and feet contained overwhelming power.
As Auxiliary System Soul Master, she was extremely anxious, but could only watch helplessly from the rear. Her Martial Soul was better at buffing and protecting, and rushing forward would not only make it difficult to test the opponent, but might also expose her own weaknesses.
In the shadows, Huang Heyun's pupils glowed with a bloodthirsty red light. He hunched over, lurking at the edge of the arena, Sisi of demonic energy Entanglement among his black hair, his claws scratching the ground with a piercing sound.
Dugu Shang swayed as he stood up, his tall frame trembling, while the Netherworld Berserk Lion Martial Soul roared in resentment behind him. The two exchanged a sinister glance and tacitly prepared to launch a surprise attack.
" Third Soul Skill - Demon Tiger Shocks the Heavens!" Huang Heyun roared suddenly, his dark figure transforming into a stream of light, twisting in the air into a three-zhang-tall phantom of a demonic tiger. Its eyes gleamed with a sinister green light, and as its massive jaws opened wide, a foul stench swept over them.
However, just as the Demon Tiger was about to pounce on Huo Yuhao, the entire arena suddenly fell into dead silence.
A beam of icy blue light burst forth from Huo Yuhao's body, and a chilling aura swept across the entire area. The air condensed into tiny ice crystals that fell softly, and spiderweb-like ice patterns spread across the ground.
Apart from Xu Jiujiu, Huang Heyun, and Dugu Shang, all the other Soul Master were frozen into ice sculptures of various shapes, their expressions of terror perfectly preserved. Huo Yuhao gently brushed away the white mist, Xiao Bing shards clinging to his eyelashes, a lazy smile playing on his lips, "The game should end now. I'm not interested in playing with you anymore."
These words were like cold water thrown into boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar in the audience. Amidst gasps and gasps, some even stood up, staring incredulously at the seemingly ordinary boy. Xu Jiujiu, however, reacted immediately, his fourth Soul Ring flashing with brilliant golden light. " Star's Protection!"
A golden light shield, ten zhang in diameter, soared into the sky, its surface shimmering with star-like patterns. The shield enveloped her and the remaining two Soul King, protecting them from the onslaught of the Ultimate Ice.
Xu Jiujiu, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Looking at Huo Yuhao, who stood calmly outside the protective shield, she felt a deep unease for the first time—this young man was far more dangerous than she had imagined.
"A protective shield formed by the Star Crown Martial Soul..." Huo Yuhao looked up at the barrier shimmering with golden light, a half-smile playing on his lips.
The interplay of light and shadow between the crown and the stars was truly breathtaking. (The crown and stars together are indeed beautiful.) His voice carried a hint of casual admiration, yet it also held a hidden sharpness.
Xu Jiujiu, his fingertips trembled slightly at the edge of the Star Crown, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. " Student Huo, you've certainly kept your true intentions hidden. Several Soul King from my team were dealt with by you with such ease."
Her tone was a mixture of shock and resentment, after all, before the competition, no one had expected that a Soul Elder could gain an absolute advantage against the combined attack of seven Soul King.
Huo Yuhao chuckled, casually fiddling with the icicles hanging from his sleeve. "I can't help it, Princess. I just wanted to make sure your team didn't lose so humiliatingly. After all, His Majesty the Emperor is watching from up there."
He suddenly looked up at the stands, his gaze piercing through the crowd to land on that bright yellow figure. "Besides... His Majesty still owes me something."
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, immediately eliciting gasps and exclamations from the stands.
Huo Yuhao turned to face the audience, the wind ruffling his dark hair, a dazzling golden light gleaming in his eyes. "Isn't His Majesty the Emperor simply looking for a battle where I unleash my full power?"
Don't you all want to see my true strength?
His voice suddenly rose, echoing throughout the entire arena, "Then open your eyes wide and watch closely! My true strength!"