As the defending champion and the number one Soul Master Academy on the continent, Shrek Academy was immediately arranged to stay in the most luxurious room on the top floor.
Each person has their own bedroom, and there is also a dedicated meeting room for them to use.
At this moment, Xiao Xiao was sitting on Huo Yuhao's bed, angrily questioning, "Prince Consort? Why does Yuhao call you Prince Consort?"
Huo Yuhao, somewhat helpless, sorted out his thoughts and finally told the truth.
Xiao Xiao listened quietly to everything Huo Yuhao said, the love in her eyes slowly fading and becoming empty.
She absorbed Huo Yuhao's words with some disbelief, and two lines of tears appeared on her face, which had just regained some color.
Huo Yuhao smiled wryly, reaching out to wipe away her tears. "That's how it is, Xiao Xiao..."
Xiao Xiao stared blankly at the floor beneath her feet, dodging Huo Yuhao's outstretched hand.
Huo Yuhao's hand hovered in mid-air as he looked at Xiao Xiao, who was far away from him. His expression froze, and he slowly stood up.
Xiao Xiao raised her hand and forcefully wiped away her tears, then suddenly stood up and left the room.
" Yuhao, let's calm down. Give me some time..."
Bang!
The door was slammed shut, leaving Huo Yuhao alone in the room.
Huo Yuhao sighed helplessly, went to the table to pour himself a glass of water, and slowly walked to the balcony, looking into the distance.
Only the complex look in his eyes disappeared as he slowly swallowed the tea.
Outside the corridor.
Xiao Xiao lowered her head, tears still streaming down her face uncontrollably. She didn't dare to turn around and look at Huo Yuhao in the room.
Memories of Huo Yuhao slowly welled up in her mind, surfacing amidst the falling tears.
Crystalline tears fell like rain, quickly soaking a large area of the carpet beneath their feet.
"I thought I was the first one here, and I thought even Wang Dong'er wouldn't interfere with our relationship."
Even if so many girls like you, I still believe we'll be together forever.
" Yuhao... Yuhao, I really like you so much, but... why..."
Tears fell to the ground and shattered into flowers, reflecting Xiao Xiao's petite, trembling body.
Xiao Xiao hugged herself tightly, huddled by the doorway, and sobbed incessantly.
Wu Feng happened to walk by and, seeing Xiao Xiao crying, was at a loss for what to do.
Just as he was about to step forward and ask, " Xiao Xiao, you..."
"I... I'm fine..."
Xiao Xiao, like a frightened little rabbit, quickly ran away and, under Wu Feng's watchful gaze, swiftly returned to her room.
Wu Feng glanced at Xiao Xiao, who had returned to her room, and then at the doorway where Xiao Xiao had just been squatting, confirming that this was indeed Huo Yuhao's room.
For a moment, she was unaware of what had happened. She hesitated in the corridor for a while, but finally left helplessly.
A few days later, in the conference room.
Zhou Yi sat in the main seat, with Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochеn, and Xi Xi sitting to her left.
Ma Xiaotao's condition has improved considerably. Through medication and self-care, her internal injuries have almost completely healed.
Because they had plenty of time, they didn't use their Flying Soul Tool to travel, so they recovered very well and were fully recovered just as the competition was about to begin.
There's no problem with Zhi Shang participating in the competition. As for Huo Yuhao and the other reserve team members, they're basically just here to make a show of things.
Unless there are special circumstances, they have little chance of playing.
"Next, the first round of elimination matches will take about three days to complete. The draw will be held tomorrow. Xiaotao, I believe that with your strength, there will be no problem."
Zhou Yi turned to Huo Yuhao and the others, and said, " Yuhao, you should focus on learning. Watch more matches, and if possible, take notes, noting down the characteristics and abilities of your opponents."
Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement, glancing to the side where Xiao Xiao was sitting furthest away from him, her head bowed, seemingly lost in thought.
As if sensing something, Xiao Xiao tried to raise her head and look in Huo Yuhao's direction.
Just then, Wang Dong'er, who had just recovered, immediately clung to Huo Yuhao, grabbed his arm, and even looked at Xiao Xiao provocatively.
To Wang Dong'er's surprise, Xiao Xiao would always be the first to rush over, but she didn't do that. Instead, she gave Huo Yuhao a complicated look and then lowered her head.
Wang Dong'er frowned in confusion, thinking to herself, "This is really strange. What's wrong with her? Oh well, whatever. This way, Yuhao is mine alone."
The others also noticed the unusual behavior between Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao, but they didn't ask any further questions. After all, it was their private matter; what would it look like if it were brought up in official business?
Seeing Zhou Yi preparing to end the meeting, Wu Feng quickly raised his question, " Teacher Zhou, shouldn't we discuss tactics first? After all, this is an elimination tournament."
Upon hearing her words, Zhou Yi paused slightly, sneered, and slammed her hand on the conference table without any hesitation.
Wu Feng was startled. If Ning Tian hadn't gently held her arm beside her, she might have fallen off the chair in fright.
That cold and domineering manner instantly reminded Huo Yuhao of the first time he met Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi retorted without hesitation, "Tactics? Are you insulting yourself? Or are you insulting Shrek? Do you think Shrek, with its current strength, needs tactics in a mere elimination round?"
This wasn't Zhou Yi being overconfident; rather, they genuinely had the right to be confident, considering Ma Xiaotao was Soul Saint.
Moreover, she is not an ordinary Soul Saint, but Soul Saint with Ultimate Attribute.
What does this mean? It means that Ma Xiaotao is invincible among those of the same level. She can even fight against an 80th-level Soul Douluo Ma Xiaotao.
Soul Saint who is not even twenty years old is a rare find, even in the All-Continent High-Level Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, which gathers geniuses from all over the continent.
There's no way there would be any Soul Douluo under twenty years old here, so even if all seven members of the opposing team are Soul Emperor, Ma Xiaotao alone can still win the championship.
It can be said that this competition is meant to give the reserve team a learning opportunity and a chance to understand their future opponents.
It's no exaggeration to say that the championship of this continent-wide advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament was already a foregone conclusion for the Shrek Academy.
Seeing the somewhat tense atmosphere, Dai Yueheng immediately stepped in to smooth things over, saying, " Teacher Zhou, the junior is probably just too nervous. Don't put so much pressure on her."
Gongyang Mo also bluntly stated, "Junior, it's alright. Even if the sky falls, there are tall guys watching over you. Just wait and see."
Chen Zifeng and Yao Haoxuan smiled slightly. Seeing the comforting words from the senior students in the inner academy, Wu Feng's terrified heart finally felt a little better.
As if remembering something, Zhou Yi gave everyone a final warning, saying, "Oh, right, I'm telling you, we're definitely going to play on the first day of the elimination rounds. As the previous champions, we'll be the first to go."
"So, just a reminder, get some rest and don't stay out too late. Okay, dismissed!"