Chapter 61: The Retreat of the Body Sect
However, Poison Undying, by a fluke, truly found Huo Yuhao's weakness. Huo Yuhao genuinely couldn't maintain this combat power for an extended period; he really couldn't outlast Poison Undying in a battle of attrition.
Huo Yuhao's own physical strength hadn't reached the point where he could directly withstand Poison Undying's attacks. At this moment, a forced head-on clash would indeed be a bit troublesome.
Since he wanted to showcase his strength by fighting Poison Undying, Huo Yuhao had to engage Poison Undying in direct confrontation as much as possible.
Otherwise, if Huo Yuhao had first used Mimicry Invisibility and then charged up to use Heaven and Earth Equal, he would have truly been invincible.
After completing the charge of his combat skill, Poison Undying dispersed the surrounding poisonous mist, creating an opportunity for Huo Yuhao to attack.
With the help of his Spiritual Detection, Huo Yuhao quickly discovered Poison Undying's intention and decisively struck first, smashing a hammer towards Poison Undying.
After taking Huo Yuhao's charged hammer blow head-on, Poison Undying did not use the momentum of retreating to dissipate some of the force, instead forcefully stabilizing his body.
Poison Undying ignored the fresh blood he coughed up due to his injuries, and his fists, covered in golden light, rapidly smashed towards Huo Yuhao.
The moment Huo Yuhao attacked Poison Undying, he was indeed unable to use Plant Teleportation and took a punch from Poison Undying squarely.
It was only when Poison Undying's combat skill struck Huo Yuhao that he sensed something was off; Huo Yuhao's entire body glowed golden, and he sustained no damage.
Huo Yuhao had previously used his fourth Spirit Ability to replicate the Paragon Golden Body, and at this moment, he was using its effect of being invincible for three seconds against anything below the divine level, taking Poison Undying's strongest attack head-on.
Poison Undying's attack failed to turn the tide of the battle, and this contest was definitively declared over.
Huo Yuhao again used Teleportation to create distance between himself and Poison Undying, preparing to continue using Mu En's Spirit Ability to deplete Poison Undying's remaining spirit power.
Knowing he was already bound to lose, Poison Undying no longer persisted and conceded defeat.
"Pavilion Master Huo, today's battle was a loss for this old man. This old man can apologize to you on behalf of the Sky Soul Imperial Family."
"Furthermore, this old man can guarantee that the Body Sect will not engage in further conflict with Shrek Academy within my lifetime."
"Sect Master, how can this be? Wouldn't that mean our Body Sect is inferior to Shrek Academy?"
Among the other Body Sect Elders who had been watching for a long time, one rather impatient Elder quickly spoke up, wanting to persuade Poison Undying to change his mind.
"Yun Qing, don't be reckless. Since it's the Sect Master's decision, the Sect Master has his reasons. If you have an opinion, wait until we return to discuss it."
Jin Peng, the Level 96 Golden Body Douluo who had been hidden nearby observing the battle, interrupted Yun Qing's questioning of Poison Undying's decision.
"Since Sect Master Du has personally made a stance on this matter, it would be impolite for me not to reciprocate. For the next ten years, the rare metals required for custom-made battle armor for the Tian Hun Empire will be doubled."
"After ten years, it will return to being equivalent to the other two Empires. Have him come with me to Shrek Academy to apologize to Sister Tang Ya, and this matter will be settled."
Huo Yuhao looked at the surrounding Titled Douluo without any pressure, and after glancing at the tall, thin man while suspended in the air with Song the Elder, he spoke calmly.
"Everything is at Pavilion Master Huo's discretion. Today's matter was also due to my oversight. I will personally apologize to Pavilion Master Huo."
Upon seeing this, the Sky Soul Emperor immediately responded and bowed slightly towards Huo Yuhao.
"Then, today's matter will be handled as such for now. The Pavilion Master has also just finished his seclusion, and there are many decisions waiting for him to handle at the Academy, so we will take our leave first."
Song the Elder saw Huo Yuhao nod in agreement, explained briefly, then grabbed the tall, thin man with one hand and pulled Huo Yuhao towards Shrek City.
"Jin Peng, regarding matters with Shrek Academy in the future, retreat if you can. We, representing the Tian Hun Empire, are about to become enemies with the Sun Moon Empire, and we might need their help later."
"Furthermore, that scoundrel Mu En is not dead yet. The current Sea God Pavilion is a bit too strong. This new Pavilion Master is already formidable, and Xuan Zi has been at Level 98 for a long time. A direct confrontation would likely not benefit us."
The Golden Body Douluo was also very surprised that Huo Yuhao could fight Poison Undying head-on at such a young age, and then replied:
"I understand, but do we need to explain to the Sect members? Without an explanation, some disciples might become dissatisfied, as our Body Sect has never bowed to any force."
"Also, that Pavilion Master Huo's cultivation is a bit strange; his later spirit rings have almost never been used."
"Is it possible that he hasn't reached nine rings? After all, a Titled Douluo at that age is truly too much of a genius."
Poison Undying pondered for a moment, his expression still solemn. He, who usually acted on impulse, felt considerable pressure.
"Just say that this old man made a wager with the new Pavilion Master, and I was one move short. Before this old man steps down as Sect Master, no disciples within the Sect are allowed to be enemies with Shrek Academy."
"If Huo Yuhao truly isn't at Level 90 right now, that would be the real trouble. In the future, he will at worst reach the same level as Big Brother."
"Our cultivation of Aotian is not enough. He cannot reach Huo Yuhao's level now. Shrek Academy is truly lucky."
The Golden Body Douluo ended his conversation with Poison Undying and returned to the Sect with the other Body Sect Elders.
Poison Undying, on the other hand, set off for the depths of the ocean, making full preparations for Long Aotian's upcoming cultivation.
"Your Majesty, should we reconsider Princess Weina's marriage? This new Pavilion Master's strength far exceeded our expectations; even the usually arrogant Body Sect retreated."
The Sky Soul Emperor did not waver after hearing the Protector Douluo's suggestion and sat upright on his throne.
"Weina and Aotian have had a relationship for a long time. Changing it now would be an insult to the Body Sect. We and the Body Sect are truly one; we must distinguish between what is close and what is distant."
"Moreover, with a Star Luo princess already setting a precedent, it's meaningless for Weina to try to emulate her. Can she even compete with the Star Luo Empire?"
After ordering the Protector Douluo to withdraw, the Sky Soul Emperor's brows furrowed again as he calculated the amount of rare metals needed for the custom-made battle armor.
"Yuhao, your fifth Spirit Ability is indeed good. I've never seen a Spirit Ability that can increase spirit power by nearly forty levels before."
"But we need to go back quickly and formulate new admission standards. The teachers responsible for admissions at the Academy have been having headaches for a long time."
Huo Yuhao looked speechlessly at Song the Elder, who was flying him rapidly. He had thought that the Sea Gods Pavilion Master was quite idle, seeing Mu En being so relaxed every day.
As it turned out, as soon as he took office, there were seven or eight major and minor decisions waiting for him to make.
However, thinking about the many new policies he had issued after taking office and the series of problems arising from battle armor production, it was actually quite normal.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, Huo Yuhao once again presided over a meeting, with Mu En and Xuan Zi's seats on either side still empty.
"Esteemed Elders, Elder Mu and Elder Xuan have finalized the exchange student program with the Sun Moon Empire. Our future focus will still be on spirit tools."
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