Chapter 343: Huo Yuhao Enters the Arena, Everyone's Reactions
According to historical records, some of the hidden weapons Tang San created were incredibly powerful. Even by today's standards, those weapons would have had a decent market, even in an era dominated by soul tools.
The only reason they weren't in use was that Tang Sect could no longer manufacture them.
Wait a minute wasn't the Tang Sect supposed to be long past its prime?
Yet, they were participating in this tournament, and they had made it to the round robin stage.
According to intelligence from the Sun Moon Empire, the Tang Sect's competitors were actually all Shrek Academy students.
In a way, the Tang Sect was just an alternate team for Shrek Academy.
So… those strange iron spheres from earlier were they recently developed Tang Sect hidden weapons?
If that was the case, wasn't the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy in serious danger?
Who knew how many more of these bizarre hidden weapons Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect had?
And what if they had even more lethal ones?
Would the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's competitors even have any guarantees for their safety?
Thinking about this, Xiao Hongchen quickly activated a soundproofing soul tool, enclosing the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy waiting area in a protective barrier.
Then, he turned to Huo Yuhao, his expression filled with concern.
"Yuhao, if it's too risky, let's just forfeit. Your safety comes first. Compared to that, the honor of our academy doesn't matter as much.
With our current points, even if we forfeit, we can still advance.
The only consequence would be that the Sun Moon Empire's higher ups would lose face, but at least you'd be safe."
Beside him, Meng Hongchen's eyes flickered with worry as she spoke softly.
"That's right, Brother Yuhao. Xiao may say weird things sometimes, but today, he's absolutely serious.
That hidden weapon was terrifying. Even Xiao was completely immobilized, standing there helplessly while Jiang Nannan attacked him.
We still don't understand what it is. We shouldn't act recklessly."
Everyone present understood how much Huo Yuhao meant to the Sun Moon Empire.
If something happened to him in the arena, the entire nation's fate would be affected.
Huo Yuhao looked at the worried expressions around him and reassured them, "Relax, I'll be fine. I did some research in the academy's library earlier.
That hidden weapon is called the Soul Chasing Twin Spheres, and it's actually one of Tang Sect's signature weapons.
I know exactly how it works there's no way I'll fall for it."
After saying that, he turned toward the arena and activated his flight soul tool, preparing to take off.
Just then, he felt a tug on his sleeve.
He instinctively stopped and looked back, only to see Dai Huaying holding onto him.
Huo Yuhao asked, "Huaying, what's wrong?"
She lowered her voice and said, "Brother Yuhao, we have a Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
You could take me with you."
Huo Yuhao immediately understood.
Their fusion skill, Fate Dragon's Roar, was essentially an armor type fusion.
So, if she fused with him, even though she would technically be on stage, no one would notice.
After all, who would suspect a set of armor?
People would just assume it was a soul tool, not a fusion technique.
Huo Yuhao chuckled softly.
"I appreciate it, Huaying. But have faith in me I will win this match."
To be honest, he didn't need to use their fusion technique just yet.
With his strength and hidden cards, he was more than capable of handling Shrek Academy's team.
As for Tang San's divine consciousness nodes and their automatic defensive mechanisms, a Martial Soul Fusion Technique wouldn't solve that problem.
Having reassured her, Huo Yuhao soared into the air, landing gracefully on the competition stage.
At the same time, Jiang Nannan locked eyes with him.
Their gazes clashed in the air.
Jiang Nannan clasped her hands together and politely introduced herself.
"Shrek Academy, Jiang Nannan."
As a member of Shrek Academy, she felt responsible for maintaining the academy's image.
Even though Shrek's reputation had plummeted, she still upheld her principles, which was why she performed the customary greeting.
Huo Yuhao returned the gesture.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Huo Yuhao."
The referee spoke, "Both competitors, take your positions at opposite ends of the stage."
As he spoke, he raised his right hand.
At the same time, Zheng Zhan, the tournament's chief referee, quietly flew into the air, keeping his eyes locked on Huo Yuhao ready to intervene at any moment.
Dressed in a simple blue robe, Zheng Zhan appeared aged, but his sharp, piercing gaze revealed his true strength.
His title was Unbreakable, earning him the moniker Unbreakable Douluo.
As a Rank 97 Super Douluo and a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, he was also a high ranking member of the Sun Moon Empire's Worship Hall.
His status within the Sun Moon Empire was extremely high, and his unparalleled skill with defensive soul tools had earned him the nickname Unbreakable King.
Of course, his relationship with Jing Hongchen was strained.
The two had ongoing rivalries, which meant Zheng Zhan's attitude toward the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy was fairly neutral.
However, in this situation, he would stand with the Sun Moon Academy against outsiders.
And, above all, he was committed to protecting Worship Hall's Vice Hall Master Huo Yuhao.
To be honest, when he first heard that Elder Kong had given Huo Yuhao a vice hall master position, he had been displeased.
How could a mere child be so highly regarded by Elder Kong?
But the moment he learned that Huo Yuhao had invented soul spirits, he immediately submitted to the decision.
Now, he believed Elder Kong's choice was incredibly wise.
For a once in a lifetime genius like Huo Yuhao, he deserved the highest status and best treatment.
After all, soul spirits revolutionized the soul master world, dramatically increasing a soul master's strength a true groundbreaking invention.
Shrek Academy Waiting Area
Seeing Huo Yuhao step onto the stage, Xu Sanshi immediately analyzed the situation.
"Huo Yuhao is competing.
That means Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy is feeling the pressure.
After all, Huo Yuhao is their team captain and strongest fighter.
If Jiang Nannan defeats Huo Yuhao, then the rest of their team is no threat.
As long as we win two more matches, we'll lead 3 1 and can petition the referee to move directly into Shrek Academy's specialty team battles."
Cai Mei'er smiled.
"Sanshi, your analysis is correct.
I believe in Jiang Nannan.
She carries the Soul Chasing Twin Spheres crafted by our ancestor, Tang San.
She will defeat Huo Yuhao.
We only need to wait for the good news."
To her, Shrek Academy's victory was already secured.
As for Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, they were destined to lose.
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