Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 211 Prestige
As far as the eye could see, both giant ships had at least five layers of structure on their decks. The ships gleamed with a metallic luster, and the muzzles of the soul-guided weapons were clearly visible on the decks.

The ocean is never a calm place. According to calculations by federal experts, the number of soul beasts in the ocean is at least fifty times that of those on land, which is why sea soul beasts are so "resistant to death".

Of course, this is based on past statistics.

The number of sea spirit beasts has decreased sharply, certainly not as many as in their peak period.

Even so, the soul beasts in the deep sea should not be underestimated, so the key to long-distance navigation technology lies in how to defend against those sea soul beasts that may attack ships.

The original purpose of Star Luo sending these giant ships to Douluo Continent was to showcase their technology, but they discovered that the Federation already had a more convenient soul-guided transportation tool like soul-guided aircraft...

Upon reaching the coast, members of both delegations disembarked from their vehicles and boarded their ships.

The personnel on the two giant ships were a mixed group, including members of the Federation and people from the Star Luo Continent.

Federal Secretary-General Pan Wen personally received the delegation from the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy. He came before the Amorous Douluo and the Soul-Suppressing Douluo and respectfully greeted them.

Greetings, Your Excellencies.

"Hello, Secretary-General Pan." Both the Amorous Douluo and the Soul-Suppressing Douluo nodded in acknowledgment.

Pan Wen appears to be an ordinary middle-aged man with no particular distinguishing features. However, his ability to hold the important position of Federal Secretary-General is undoubtedly beyond reproach.

There are rumors that he has a chance to become the next speaker.

Pan Wen smiled and said, "To promote exchanges between the two sides, we have specially arranged for the younger generation of the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy to board the Star Luo Ocean Carrier from the Star Luo Continent. Also boarding with you are members from the Star Luo Royal Academy and Monster Academy from the Star Luo Continent. They are also very much looking forward to learning from each other and making progress together on the long journey to the Star Luo Continent."

"Let's do as Secretary-General Pan arranges."

Seeing that neither the Amorous Douluo nor the Soul-Suppressing Douluo had any objections, Pan Wen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was the Amorous Douluo who came this time, not the Moonlit Douluo. He had met that one before, and she could shut him up with a single sentence.

"Then please come this way, everyone."

Pan Wen smiled and led everyone towards the port, the sea breeze carrying a salty, damp scent. In the distance, the silver-gray Star Luo ship lay silently at anchor like a steel behemoth, with busy figures faintly visible on its deck.

“This voyage will take about two months,” Pan Wen explained as they walked. “The ship is equipped with a state-of-the-art soul guidance training room and a viewing platform has been specially prepared for everyone. After all, the natural wonders are a rare experience when crossing the stormy seas.”

The Federal Secretary-General personally led everyone on a tour, which was quite a show of respect. But to be honest, Pan Wen felt somewhat helpless.

In the past, the thing that successive Federal Speakers most wanted to accomplish was to control the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy. After all, although these two were among the four major powers, they had too much autonomy compared to the War God Temple and Mingde Hall, which were directly under the Federation.

It's just wishful thinking to think about controlling things.

Both major powers hold pivotal positions on the continent, possessing immense strength and profound foundations, making direct control utterly unwise. The Spirit Pagoda is somewhat acceptable, as it leans more towards a commercial organization and has already engaged in numerous mutually beneficial collaborations with the Federation. However, Shrek Academy is entirely different; it resembles a sacred ground for Soul Masters independent of the Federation system, even possessing its own law enforcement authority and exclusive territory.

The federal government has repeatedly tried to win over Shrek through economic support and preferential policies, but the results have always been limited. Shrek's leadership has consistently maintained a neutral stance, neither aligning itself with the federal government nor easily interfering in politics, which has made some hardliners in the federal parliament both wary and helpless.

However, even with such a Shrek family, they would not remain neutral in foreign wars; they have always been representatives of the doves.

Pan Wen knew in his heart that this trip to the Star Luo Continent might be an opportunity for the Federation to further test Shrek Academy's attitude.

There have long been rumors within the Federation that someone is secretly supporting Star Luo and Heaven Dou, and he thinks it might be related to Shrek Academy. If he can find evidence this time, his career will soar. The Federation can also reform Shrek Academy.

Thinking of this, a subtle glint flashed in Pan Wen's eyes. Compared to the deep thoughts of these elders, the friction between the younger generation seemed very "simple".

Xie Xie noticed that there were quite a few familiar faces among the Shrek Academy delegation following behind the Amorous Douluo. Among them, the Soul Master with the Radiant Sacred Dragon Martial Soul kept staring at Wu Lin with an uncertain expression.

Xie Xie frowned. "What, you're still not convinced you lost the last competition?"

Upon hearing this, Long Chen glanced at Xie Xie but remained silent.

Surrender? How could I possibly surrender after being defeated by bloodline suppression?

A hint of resentment flashed in Long Chen's eyes, and his fists clenched involuntarily. In that competition, his Radiant Holy Dragon Martial Soul trembled like a subject before a king in front of Tang Wulin, a humiliation he would never forget.

Not to mention that because of that defeat, he was unable to go to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. The resentment and bitterness of having his opportunity taken away has been buried deep in his heart.

The fact that he didn't immediately challenge Xie Xie and his group to a fight when he saw them again was a result of his restraint.

After a moment's thought, Long Chen decided to say something, speaking in a deep, cold voice: "Tang Wulin, don't think that just because you beat me that time, you can keep suppressing me. I will challenge you again."

Tang Wulin scratched his head and looked at him with feigned confusion.

"Who are you? Do we know each other?"

Long Chen: "..."

So after all this time, you've even forgotten who I am?

Long Chen's face instantly turned bright red, but before he could retaliate, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"This time we are a delegation representing the Federation. If internal conflicts arise, it will only make us a laughing stock for the Star Luo delegation. Any grudges should be settled privately, not made public."

His gaze swept over the students of Shrek Academy, Spirit Pagoda, and Sun Moon Royal Academy, and everyone unconsciously straightened their backs.

This is not an order, but it carries more weight than any order.

Xie Xie was the first to react, knowing that Huo Yuhao was reminding him, and grinned, "Boss Yuhao is right. We can fight however we want behind closed doors, but we have to stick together in front of outsiders."

Yuan Enhui nodded silently. Long Chen frowned, suppressing his anger and refraining from lashing out. Ye Xinglan looked at Huo Yuhao with her beautiful eyes, offering no objection.

This is Huo Yuhao's significance—

He doesn't need any titles; just by standing there, he is the undisputed leader of the younger generation.

When the Federation delegation needs a key figure, everyone tacitly chooses him. Whether it's the pride of Shrek Academy, the elites of the Spirit Pagoda, or the top students of Sun Moon Academy, they can only submit willingly in the face of absolute strength and prestige.

The name Huo Yuhao has long been considered an insurmountable peak for the younger generation. He is a figure that inspires awe in all geniuses, a peerless prodigy for whom even the thought of challenging him cannot arise.

Seeing this scene, a complex emotion flashed in the eyes of the Amorous Douluo.

This young man had unknowingly won over all his peers. At this moment, he suddenly realized that the curtain of a new era had already been slowly drawn behind this young man.

"The tide has turned..."

(End of this chapter)