"Elder Xuan, what do you mean?" the Star Luo Emperor asked, his tone no longer as harsh as before. He even addressed him as Elder Xuan, instead of Taotie Douluo.
"This stage was accidentally destroyed by this old man. It's only right that I help repair it now," Elder Xuan replied calmly. After speaking, he floated down, returning to the Shrek Academy's waiting area.
"Then I thank you," Xu Jiawei nodded slightly, and didn't say more. If Beibei could see through it, how could he not?
After Elder Xuan left, Cheng Gang flashed onto the stage. "Shrek Academy versus Body Sect Academy. The match continues. Please, both sides, send out your contestants to prepare."
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly. How could he not know about Shrek Academy's little schemes? Unfortunately for them, they didn't know that his spatial abilities consumed very little soul power, and that his own soul power far surpassed his peers. This was also the reason why he hadn't recovered his soul power immediately after leaving the stage.
He still had more than forty percent of his soul power left. If Shrek Academy wanted to make a comeback, they could go back to sleep and dream about it.
With a flash, he arrived on the stage. Dai Yaheng was already in position on the opposite side. He was also Shrek Academy's last remaining fresh force.
Looking at the young, inexperienced boy in front of him, Dai Yaheng spoke, "Third brother, it's been a long time. I didn't expect to see you again at such a high level. You've truly opened my eyes." His tone was filled with emotion.
Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly. He hadn't expected this guy to expose their relationship in front of so many people. What was his purpose?
Was it to further exacerbate the conflict between him and Dai Huabin? Or was he certain that Huo Yuhao wouldn't tear his face with the Dai family in front of so many people?
"What, that person is the young master's brother?" Xiang Yuqing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. They had thoroughly investigated Shrek Academy's information, and Dai Yaheng's identity wasn't a secret.
The others were also greatly surprised. After three months of being together, they hadn't heard Huo Yuhao mention his family. After a moment of surprise, the Body Sect team looked at their sect master, but saw him as if in a state of meditation, showing no reaction.
Indeed, it would be strange if the sect master didn't understand his own personal disciple.
Over at Shrek Academy, there was also a great shock. They hadn't expected Huo Yuhao and Dai Yaheng to have this kind of relationship. As a former classmate, Wang Dong looked at Huo Yuhao on the stage, and then at Wang Qiu'er who was silent, and inwardly exclaimed, What a complicated circle.
Three brothers liked the same woman. Couldn't they all be considered brothers?
"Stop the nonsense. I haven't had anything to do with your Dai family for a long time. Let's begin." Huo Yuhao didn't buy Dai Yaheng's words, and after speaking, he looked at Cheng Gang, signaling that the match could begin.
Dai Yaheng was relieved upon hearing this. Huo Yuhao really had no intention of returning to the Dai family, which was just as well.
Actually, Huo Yuhao was mistaken. Dai Yaheng didn't have any particularly complicated goals, nor was he acting on Dai Hao's instructions. He simply wanted to figure out if Huo Yuhao intended to return to the Dai family.
Huo Yuhao's talent was simply too terrifying. Moreover, he had the Body Sect backing him. They couldn't kill him, and they saw that even Elder Xuan didn't dare to make a move. It was a difficult situation. If someone like that had his eye on the position of the Dai family head, he would inevitably become their greatest enemy.
Fortunately, Huo Yuhao had actually said those words in front of so many people. It seemed highly unlikely to be a lie. But even if it was a lie, he actually had no way to deal with Huo Yuhao.
In stark contrast to Dai Yaheng's secret joy, on the high platform, Dai Hao's face, beside Xu Jiawei, was overcast with gloom.
"The match begins."
On the arena, Cheng Gang shouted and then retreated.
"White Tiger Martial Soul Avatar." On the opposite side, Dai Yaheng dared not be careless. The moment the match began, he activated his Martial Soul. Six Soul Rings appeared on Dai Yaheng: two yellow, two purple, and two black. At this moment, Dai Yaheng's originally golden hair instantly turned white and black. His muscles bulged, almost bursting his clothes. His hands also began to enlarge, covered with white fur. His fingertips had claws that flickered with a chilling gleam. He looked like someone not to be trifled with.
First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protective Shield. Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Diamond Transformation.
Fifth Soul Skill, White Tiger Demonic God Transformation.
Dai Yaheng immediately unleashed three soul skills in rapid succession. However, these three skills weren't for attacking; instead, they were for layering defense and amplifying his own power. After completing these preparations, Dai Yaheng reached out a large hand, and a war blade materialized in his grasp.
This blade was four feet six inches long, with the widest part of the back measuring a full inch. It was designed in the style of a horse-chopping saber, and the hilt, extending to the guard, had a somewhat skeletal appearance. The guard itself was quite large, shaped like a tiger's head.
An eighth-rank close-combat Soul Tool, the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade, was obtained by Wang Yan at the Starlight Auction House and was used to equip those at Shrek Academy with weaker combat strength.
While Dai Yaheng was in action, Huo Yuhao was also busy. One yellow and three purple Soul Rings rose slowly from beneath his feet. In Huo Yuhao's purple eyes, points of starlight twinkled, and a faint red glow surfaced deep within his pupils, easily overlooked without close observation.
If the previous Huo Yuhao was considered normal, then the manifestation of his Soul Eye Martial Soul was like the finishing touch, as if everything around him became unimportant, and only those starry eyes shone brightly. Noble, sacred.
Even though this pair of eyes had appeared before, many people still couldn't help but be drawn to them.
Dai Yaheng, facing Huo Yuhao directly, felt the same way. His eyes narrowed slightly. Meeting Huo Yuhao's gaze, Dai Yaheng felt a very uncomfortable sensation, but something even more uncomfortable was about to follow.
"Argh!"
Suddenly, Dai Yaheng felt a splitting headache, as if something were churning in his head. The intense pain caused this tough guy to cry out in agony.
Soul Shock, Huo Yuhao's first soul skill.
After activating Soul Shock, Huo Yuhao used Instant Shift, appearing in front of Dai Yaheng in a flash.
The latter was still clutching his head and screaming in pain. The Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade had also fallen to the ground. Huo Yuhao didn't bother with any fancy moves; he simply raised his leg and kicked out.
Whoosh!
Dai Yaheng hadn't recovered yet and naturally had no ability to resist. He became a parabola under Huo Yuhao's kick and was sent flying, eventually landing heavily outside the arena.
The scene instantly fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared blankly at this scene, a bit disbelieving of their eyes.
"You're telling me this is a Soul Emperor?"
"Brother, are they really not throwing the match?" In the Sun Moon Royal Academy Team, Meng Hongchen couldn't help but swallow, muttering softly.
Xiao Hongchen sat there blankly, unmoving, as if petrified. If the others were shocked, then they were in despair, because the Body Sect's next opponent was their Sun Moon Royal Academy Team.