The sudden appearance of an invincible shield completely shattered Xu Sanshi's plan to quickly deal with Huo Yuhao.
Xu Sanshi never expected that this technique, which usually only appeared among soul engineers, would be used by a soul master from the Body Sect.
Wasn't it said that the Body Sect hated and rejected soul tools?
Is this what you call rejection?
This lack of information caused Xu Sanshi to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for nothing.
Having already fallen for it once, Huo Yuhao wouldn't be fooled a second time.
If Xu Sanshi wanted to deal with Huo Yuhao again, it would be much more difficult than before.
On Huo Yuhao's side, he was also full of shock and anger.
Just a little bit, just a little more, and he would have lost.
This Xu Sanshi turned out to be so crafty, faking a move to catch him off guard.
Huo Yuhao still lacked enough competition experience. Facing an old fox like Xu Sanshi, it was easy to suffer a big loss if he wasn't careful.
After realizing what happened, Huo Yuhao, while feeling lucky, also became angry.
If he had been eliminated just like that, he wouldn't know how to face the others from the Body Sect.
Shame turned to anger. Taking advantage of the invincible shield still being active, Huo Yuhao broke free from Xu Sanshi's control and pounced on him again.
In Xu Sanshi's surprised gaze, Huo Yuhao launched a frenzied assault.
Unbelievable—a spiritual-type soul master possessed such formidable close-combat skills.
For a moment, Xu Sanshi could only defend in place as he was beaten back.
"Ha!"
With a roar from Huo Yuhao, his first soul ring lit up.
As Xu Sanshi was defending, his expression suddenly changed, his mind growing blurry for an instant, and a sense of fear arose in his heart.
Seizing the opportunity, Huo Yuhao moved around to the side. With a sweep of his hand, a giant energy claw struck down at Xu Sanshi.
Spiritual Intimidation—this chicken-rib skill he once got from a ten-year wind baboon—now showed some power.
Xu Sanshi quickly broke free from the Spiritual Intimidation and, facing the incoming energy claw, was about to use his second soul skill to block.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao seized the chance and used his third soul skill: Spiritual Disturbance.
Spiritual Disturbance was quite effective. Even though Xu Sanshi was on guard, he was still inevitably affected.
The giant energy claw came crashing down. At the critical moment, Xu Sanshi regained a bit of clarity and pulled up his Xuanming Shield to block in front of him.
The huge energy claw immediately knocked Xu Sanshi over.
Hit by the attack, Xu Sanshi rolled several times on the ground, but thanks to the Xuanming Shield's protection, he wasn't seriously injured.
Huo Yuhao frowned, not expecting Xu Sanshi's willpower to be so tenacious.
Even after being hit by both Spiritual Intimidation and Spiritual Disturbance, Xu Sanshi could still react at the crucial moment.
Truly a troublesome opponent.
Having survived a crisis, Xu Sanshi's heart was pounding, and his gaze toward Huo Yuhao became much more serious.
This Huo Yuhao is no pushover. He must not be underestimated.
With a sharp glint in his eyes, Huo Yuhao directly activated his fifth soul ring.
In the next instant, Xu Sanshi saw Huo Yuhao's figure bizarrely disappear.
He quickly looked around, but everything seemed to distort, with layers of mist as if locking him in place.
Xu Sanshi focused his mind, carefully observing his surroundings, not daring to let his guard down.
He realized he had fallen into an illusion-like environment—this was the effect of one of Huo Yuhao's soul skills.
If he was careless, he might suffer a severe blow.
Facing illusions, the most important thing is to keep a firm mind and never panic, or you'll fall into the enemy's rhythm.
Watching Xu Sanshi on stage, nervously on guard against thin air, the Shrek team in the waiting area all frowned.
"What's going on?"
Xiao Xiao's big eyes held a hint of confusion.
Beibei shook his head and said, "Sanshi has fallen into a spiritual illusion. This should be the effect of Yuhao's fifth soul skill."
"Then why isn't Huo Yuhao continuing to attack?"
Seeing Xu Sanshi trapped in the illusion, but Huo Yuhao not attacking, puzzled her greatly.
Beibei explained, "Though Sanshi is in an illusion, he's highly alert and defensive. If attacked, he could break free from the illusion at any moment."
"Yuhao is waiting for his chance. As soon as Sanshi relaxes even a little, he'll be struck by thunder."
"I see..."
Xiao Xiao nodded, staring intently at the stage.
Soon, a minute passed.
Xu Sanshi was still trapped in the illusion, unable to escape.
Huo Yuhao's spiritual power was now extremely strong, especially after using the Autumn Dew, which had transformed his power.
His spiritual power was no less than that of a Soul Douluo, or even an ordinary Titled Douluo.
The fifth soul skill, Spiritual Domain, constructed with such power, was not easily broken.
To be fair, Xu Sanshi was already doing very well—his will was extremely firm, and his spiritual power was not low.
Even now, he had not relaxed for a moment.
If it were someone else, they would have already lost themselves in the domain.
Suddenly, Xu Sanshi's body trembled, anger flashing on his face.
Illusions don't just trap the mind; they conjure all sorts of phantoms to confuse the heart.
Xu Sanshi was seeing something he couldn't accept.
Indeed, Xu Sanshi fell into the most humiliating and unbearable moments of his life.
In his vision, that white-haired figure was ruthlessly trampling on him.
The illusion always stirs up the deepest, least-wanted memories in one's heart.
"Is this it?"
"Just a pile of rubble, not worth a blow!"
"You dare call yourself Xuanwu? Just a turtle hiding in its shell."
...
Every sharp word from that white-clothed figure deeply stabbed at Xu Sanshi's already twisted heart.
He watched scene after scene he never wanted to remember:
Beaten by the white-clothed figure, unable to fight back, even his face blooming like a chrysanthemum.
At the Star Emperor Hotel, his whole team was ignored by that person.
At the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament, that person destroyed his Xuanwu bloodline, knocking him off his pedestal.
...
Each scene stung Xu Sanshi.
Even knowing it was an illusion, Xu Sanshi's emotions still ran high, his eyes turning red.
How could he not hate?
Seeing that person again, he wished he could eat their flesh and drink their blood.
But he was no longer reckless—he knew the gulf between them.
If he targeted that person again, it would be like throwing an egg at a rock.
Still, that didn't mean he had no resentment—he just buried the hatred deep in his heart.
"Su Yu!"
Xu Sanshi's face was full of hatred, gritting his teeth.
Then, Xu Sanshi's body suddenly stiffened. In his vision, a secret chamber appeared, and a figure was killed with a single palm strike.
"Tsk tsk, do you know how your father died?"
"He was shaken to death by someone I sent."
Even knowing it was an illusion, that everything was false, Xu Sanshi still exploded.
This was his eternal pain, a forbidden wound.
At this moment, Xu Sanshi went mad.
He lost control, wildly circulating his soul power, attacking the empty surroundings in a frenzy, howling like a beast:
"Su Yu, ah!!!"
"I'll kill you!"
Xu Sanshi was completely lost, burning with rage.
In the end, he was lost in the illusion.
With a flaw in his heart, he could no longer resist the all-encompassing assault of the illusion.
"Sanshi."
In the waiting area, Beibei's face changed drastically.
This was the last thing he wanted to see—Xu Sanshi completely lost in the illusion.
This was extremely dangerous.
Once lost, the outcome of this match was clear.
"With Sanshi's willpower, this shouldn't happen... unless..."
As if realizing something, Beibei's expression turned ugly.
Xu Sanshi could remain calm no matter what, except...
The incident back then had hurt Xu Sanshi too deeply, leaving a wound that would never heal.
Huo Yuhao had exploited this wound.
With this realization, Beibei closed his eyes in pain.
On the stage, Xu Sanshi screamed and raged, his face twisted with murderous fury.
Huo Yuhao's previously calm expression turned cold.
This guy holds a grudge against the Young Master and wants to kill him.
A cold gleam flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes—this person cannot be allowed to remain.
Without mercy, Huo Yuhao used Spiritual Disturbance, plunging the already maddened Xu Sanshi into a stupor.
Then, Huo Yuhao's fourth soul ring lit up—Soul Shock at full power.
Huo Yuhao poured a huge amount of spiritual power into this ten thousand-year soul skill, pushing it to the limit, and unleashed it with his Purple Demon Eyes at their highest level.
The invisible force spread out, and Xu Sanshi was hit as if by a heavy hammer.
As if an invisible sledgehammer struck his brain, Xu Sanshi immediately spat out blood, with blood oozing from his nose and ears as well.
His body instantly stiffened, losing all movement, and collapsed to the ground.
"Sanshi!"
Beibei shouted in shock, and the Shrek students all looked horrified.
On stage, Zheng Zhan rushed to Xu Sanshi's side to check on him.
His face darkened for a moment, and he said quietly, "Kid, you're ruthless."
Xu Sanshi's life was not in danger, but his brain had suffered a severe shock and serious injury.
Simply put, Xu Sanshi wasn't dead, but he might not be very bright in the future—possibly brain-damaged.
Whether he could recover to communicate like a normal person was unknown.
The brain is the most complex part of the body, and such spiritual injuries are extremely difficult to heal.
"Getting injured in battle is normal. He's not dead, is he? I already showed mercy."
Huo Yuhao's expression didn't change as he spoke calmly.
For someone who hated the Young Master so deeply, Huo Yuhao naturally wouldn't let him off.
Anyone who dared to harm the Young Master must be eliminated.
Zheng Zhan gave Huo Yuhao a deep look but said nothing more.
After all, it was Shrek Academy's people who were hurt. As long as no one died, it didn't affect him.
Zheng Zhan carried Xu Sanshi away, and the Shrek students immediately gathered around.
Upon learning the severity of Xu Sanshi's injuries, everyone reacted differently.
Beibei clenched his fists, his tiger eyes blazing with fury.
He never expected Huo Yuhao to be so ruthless.
Defeating Sanshi was one thing since they fought for their sides.
But to be so vicious, taking the chance to damage Sanshi's brain...
Sanshi might become an idiot in the future.
Thinking that his best friend might end up like this, Beibei felt an unspeakable anger.
Back then, Su Yu destroyed Xu Sanshi's bloodline, but at least Xu Sanshi was still normal.
Yet Huo Yuhao was even more ruthless—turning Xu Sanshi into a fool.
Beibei almost didn't recognize him. Was this still his kind little junior brother?
Slowly putting Xu Sanshi down, Beibei's gaze turned sharp.
"Captain, who should we send next?"
Xiao Xiao asked at his side.
"Let me go."
He Caitou patted his chest and said.
He was tall and burly exuding a wild aura.
He Caitou had his considerations. Huo Yuhao was strong, and Xiao Xiao and the others might not be able to handle him. It was his turn.
"No, I'll go."
Beibei stopped He Caitou, looked at the stage, and said word by word, "He was once my junior brother."
"If he's done something wrong, it's up to me, his senior, to teach him a lesson."
"I want to see what he's learned at the Body Sect."
"Then… then be careful."
He Caitou scratched his head.
Beibei nodded and, under everyone's gaze, walked step by step onto the stage.
Seeing Beibei step up, a flash of shock passed through Huo Yuhao's eyes, and his heart was unsettled.
Beibei was indeed different.
Once, Beibei and Tang Ya were the people he trusted and cared for the most—also the people he was most grateful to.
Huo Yuhao wasn't afraid of strong opponents, but facing Beibei on the stage, as rivals, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
Beibei walked up to Huo Yuhao and stood in front of him.
He was tall and strong, his eyes sharp as a hawk's. Under that gaze, Huo Yuhao almost didn't dare meet his eyes.
Sensing Huo Yuhao's avoidance, Beibei spoke, "Yuhao, you gave me a big surprise."
Huo Yuhao turned his head away and said softly, "S-senior brother..."
Beibei waved his hand and said coldly, "I can't accept you calling me senior brother now."
"You're now a prized student of the Body Sect. I'm a Tang Sect person—how dare I be associated with you?"
"Just forget about calling me senior brother."
Huo Yuhao became anxious, "No matter where I go, you'll always be my senior brother."
"I'll never forget the kindness you and Teacher Xiaoya showed me."
"Really?"
Beibei said coldly, "Is this how you remember our kindness?"
"How did Sanshi offend you?"
"Did you need to be so ruthless?"
"It's one thing to defeat him, but why turn him into an idiot?"
"You knew he was my good friend, yet you still went that far."
"Is this how you remember my kindness?"
Beibei's voice trembled with rage, veins bulging on his forehead, fists clenched tight. He was furious to the extreme.