Douluo: Crossing the Yuhao Star Palace Master

Chapter 137 Seven Monsters vs. Zhang Lexuan

Zhang Lexuan was stunned. She wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say.

Huo Yuhao tightened his grip on her arms slightly and continued, "Perhaps it was because of jealousy? Or some other reason. In any case, my mother's health deteriorated day by day due to the Duchess's machinations. I was very young then, and my body was weak after awakening my martial spirit, so my mother took care of me day and night. Under the Duchess's instructions, the steward of the outer mansion dumped all the servants' work on my mother, and within a few years, she fell ill from overwork."

"Later, I accidentally bumped into Dai Huabin, and he ordered his servants to beat my mother and me severely. My mother fell seriously ill as a result, but we had no money for medical treatment and medicine, and she eventually passed away, leaving me behind."

"After a hasty burial of my mother, I left the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and traveled for three years before arriving at Shrek Academy. Perhaps it was luck, but upon arriving here, I gained the appreciation of Dean Xian and Dean Qian, and by chance, became their adopted son. I am very grateful to them; after all these years, I have rediscovered the feeling of home with them."

Huo Yuhao finally found someone to confide in today, finally able to express the things he had kept bottled up inside. He talked a lot, recounting his many experiences traveling around the country over the past three years, and how much effort he had put into obtaining a letter of introduction from Shrek Academy.

As Zhang Lexuan listened, she gently stroked Huo Yuhao's head with heartache. She knew a lot about Huo Yuhao, but this was the first time she had the privilege of listening to her little man open up to her and freely express all his inner emotions.

She too was burdened with a blood feud, and she could understand Huo Yuhao's feelings. Her enemies had Elder Mu to avenge them for her, but Huo Yuhao's enemies, apart from himself, could not be replaced by anyone else.
His enemy was his nominal biological father, and his enemy was the family that had never acknowledged him.
As a man, he had to uphold his dignity and end it all himself; he had to seek justice for his deceased mother.
Zhang Lexuan understood all this, but it was precisely because she understood that she felt even more sorry for Huo Yuhao.

"Yuhao, I will always be with you. Everyone who has hurt you is my enemy. I will always be by your side and accompany you to the very end. So promise me, no matter what you ultimately choose, don't hide it from me, and don't try to distance yourself from me. If you are going to die, I hope you remember that I will definitely go with you."

Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment, then hugged her even tighter. He leaned on Zhang Lexuan's shoulder and whispered his promise, "I promise you, Sister Lexuan."

"Alright, we've finished whispering. I still need to take you to the inner courtyard. We've already been delayed a bit, so hold on tight and we'll fly there together." Zhang Lexuan hugged Huo Yuhao, and with a gentle push from her legs, the two of them instantly flew into the air.

Huo Yuhao understood immediately and started the simulation.

Then, Zhang Lexuan carried him at full speed towards the inner courtyard's fighting arena.
The inner courtyard's fighting arena.

Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, and the others arrived at the scene after being summoned by Yan Shaozhe. The six of them looked at each other in surprise, because they found that Dai Yueheng was not there, nor was Huo Yuhao, who had defeated Dai Yueheng earlier.

Ma Xiaotao frowned and asked, "Teacher, where's Yuhao? Dai Yueheng isn't here either."

Yan Shaozhe walked up to the group with a serious expression. After hearing Ma Xiaotao's question, he said in a deep voice, "I called you all here today to announce a few things. First, Dai Yueheng has been expelled from the academy for serious disciplinary violations. Second, the list of the seven main players is now finalized and will not be changed. Wait for Huo Yuhao to arrive later, and then you can practice together."

"Eh?!!"

Whether it was Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, or even Xixi and Yao Haoxuan, who might have been eliminated, they all widened their eyes and looked extremely shocked when they heard Yan Shaozhe's words.

They simply couldn't understand what Dai Yueheng, about to graduate after participating in this competition, would do something so impulsive that led to his expulsion from the academy. No one would slack off at such a crucial moment when they were receiving such recognition!

What on earth did Dai Yueheng do?!

Yan Shaozhe glanced around and, seeing the six of them looking stunned, coughed lightly twice and said, "I know you're shocked. After all, the academy hasn't dealt with a student nearing graduation like this in all these years. I can't go into the specifics, but I can tell you that Dai Yueheng was involved in an assassination attempt against a student within the academy. Do you understand now?"

"Ming, I understand."

The group of six was now even more horrified. Even a Title Douluo wouldn't dare to act recklessly within Shrek Academy's territory. Had Dai Yueheng gone mad? How dare he?!

And who was the person he assassinated?!

Almost simultaneously, the six people looked at each other, and the same name popped into their minds!
Could it be Huo Yuhao?!

Just then, Zhang Lexuan led Huo Yuhao in from the entrance of the Soul Arena.

Yan Shaozhe naturally noticed their arrival, then waved and looked at the crowd of people standing in front of him with different expressions, saying, "Now that everyone is here, let's get ready and start practicing the battle."

"Le Xuan, how are you feeling?"

"Dean Yan, I'm in good condition. How can I cooperate?"

Seeing that Zhang Lexuan was alright, Yan Shaozhe gestured for Huo Yuhao to stand with the other six people.

The two, who had just been using a simulation to cover up their actions, reluctantly let go of each other's hands.

Chen Zifeng very considerately made room for him. Huo Yuhao smiled slightly upon seeing this, and without any hesitation, he walked over and took the third place after Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen.

Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen looked at him strangely, as if they had many questions for Huo Yuhao, but now was clearly not the right time.

Yan Shaozhe nodded to Zhang Lexuan and said, "Next, Lexuan, you will be my sparring partner. Xiaotao, the other seven of you should give it your all. Let me see where your limits are."

"Yes!"

As arranged by Yan Shaozhe, Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen and others briefly discussed tactics with Huo Yuhao, and then faced Zhang Lexuan from opposite ends of the Soul Arena.

Yan Shaozhe's voice rang out again, "The competition begins!"

Zhang Lexuan remained rooted to the spot, while Ma Xiaotao charged towards her first. With a light touch of her toes, she shot forward like an arrow, fiery red feathers silently emerging from her body, and her fiery red eyes blazed with intense light. A burst of intense golden-red flames erupted, illuminating the entire arena!

Just as Ma Xiaotao launched her attack, Xixi moved as well. Her speed was incredibly fast, even faster than Ma Xiaotao's! In almost a flash, she was already behind Ma Xiaotao, as if she had merged into Ma Xiaotao's flames.

Chen Zifeng was a step slower, summoning the Soul-Chasing Sword and forming a triangular offensive with Ma Xiaotao and Xixi, surrounding Zhang Lexuan.

Ling Luochen and Huo Yuhao were in the second group, providing assistance to the three of them while keeping watch on Yao Haoxuan and Gongyang Mo behind them.

At the very back of Ma Xiaotao's battle formation, a pair of magnificent wings unfurled. It was the first time Huo Yuhao had ever seen Gongyang Mo release his martial soul, and in terms of beauty, his Rainbow Dragon martial soul was in no way inferior to Wang Dong'er's Goddess of Light Butterfly.

His broad wings had grown to the colors of a rainbow, stretching from crimson on his back to purple at the wingtips. The vibrant, rainbow-like colors were crystal clear, and when he took flight, it was as if a rainbow had streaked across the sky.

At this moment, his long hair had turned the same color as his wings, and his skin was covered with a layer of white scales. He had transformed into a large, rainbow-colored bird.

The group of seven formed a three-two-two formation.

Seven against one, a match between the seven mainstays of the Seven Eccentrics and Zhang Lexuan, the senior sister of the Inner Court, has officially begun!

Shrek Academy's assessment area was vast. Even if Zhang Lexuan remained stationary, it would take Ma Xiaotao and the others a considerable amount of time to close the distance at full speed. Just as the two sides were about to enter the hundred-meter range, Ling Luochen and Huo Yuhao's first spirit rings lit up one after the other.

Ling Luochen quickly summoned an ice staff and waited for the right opportunity.

Meanwhile, the aura of Huo Yuhao's century-old soul ring, disguised as yellow, spread out silently, not particularly conspicuous. However, in the brief moment that the aura spread, apart from Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen who had experienced it before, the other four were immediately taken aback.

The peculiar sensation of suddenly having an external brain, processing environmental data, summarizing information, and presenting it in a three-dimensional image in everyone's minds, was unheard of! Such detection-type soul skills weren't uncommon, but one as miraculous as Huo Yuhao's was something they had never seen before, not even in the ten thousand years of Douluo Continent's history! And this was a hundred-year soul skill?!

Huo Yuhao's use of his unpredictable and ever-changing mental attribute soul skills to defeat Dai Yueheng had already impressed everyone. Now, with this team battle cheat-like divine skill, who would have any objections to him?

If Huo Yuhao were to challenge Ma Xiaotao for the captaincy, they would have no objections and would even be very supportive. To be honest, among the seven of them, the only one unlikely to support him is Huo Yuhao himself; Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen might not even object.

Gongyang Mo, who was in mid-air, revealed a look of joy, and then, in coordination with Huo Yuhao's mental detection, quickly applied layer upon layer of buffs to his seven companions!

A dazzling array of seven-colored light flashed in the air as Gongyang Mo's first, second, and two yellow hundred-year soul rings simultaneously lit up. He flapped his wings, and a ring of red and orange light quietly expanded from his body, enveloping all friendly units.

Suddenly, a strange scene unfolded: two halos appeared above the heads of Ma Xiaotao and the other five people. One was crimson, and the other was orange. Everyone felt the powerful support effect emanating from Gongyang Mo.

First, there was the power boost from Gongyang Mo's first soul skill, Crimson Power. While soul power was important as the group advanced, physical strength also played a significant role. When the red halo shone upon them, it was like a shot of adrenaline, increasing their strength by a full fifty percent. Their speed also saw a considerable increase.

The second soul skill, Orange Soul, was even more magical. When this colored halo fell on everyone, they immediately felt that the elemental fluctuations in the air seemed to intensify, and then these fluctuating elements surged into their bodies like rivers flowing into the sea.

This is actually a soul skill that helps restore soul power!

Such powerful support abilities are enough to greatly increase the strength of Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao, and others! In terms of support effects, Gongyang Mo's Rainbow Dragon Martial Soul is comparable to Ning Tian's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

Just as Gongyang Mo finished unleashing his soul skill, Yao Haoxuan below him suddenly let out a deafening roar!

Immediately afterwards, his somewhat thin body accelerated forward, and he slammed his right foot hard against the ground.

"Boom!"

The dull, loud noise shook the entire arena in the Soul Fighting Zone! At that moment, his body also began to grow wildly, transforming into the physique of an exaggeratedly large man in the blink of an eye.

When he crashed to the ground, he had already grown to a height of four meters!

Then, the two yellow spirit rings behind him lit up one after another, and Yao Haoxuan's fists slammed into his chest like two giant hammers.

"Boom, boom, boom"

A series of deafening roars echoed like thunder, accompanied by concentric circles of yellow light that spread outwards. Each team member was now enveloped in a yellow glow, their aura noticeably sharper.

Zhang Lexuan stared intently at the three attackers rushing towards her, but she did not release her martial spirit. She simply waved her slender hand, casting a circle of silvery-white light around herself.

The light spiraled upwards along her body, tracing patterns of silvery-white clouds that surrounded her. Then, Zhang Lexuan gently lifted her right foot and stomped it hard on the ground. Instantly, a silvery-white crescent moon emblem shone brightly from beneath her feet!
As if sensing the command of the silver moon emblem, the cloud patterns bloomed around Zhang Lexuan's body like a flower, quickly moving to their respective positions, shining like stars around the moon, illuminating Zhang Lexuan who was in the center.

At this moment, the stunning beauty seemed to be draped in a silver-white gauze dress and wearing a silver-white crown, like a high-ranking moon empress touring her territory, exuding endless grace and ultimate majesty!
Yan Shaozhe's eyes widened instantly as he watched Zhang Lexuan's actions, muttering to himself, "This is... a domain."

Yes, that's the domain!
Zhang Lexuan's ability after the Moon Ritual!
Or rather, it was a privilege granted to Zhang Lexuan by the Moon Ritual, a superior suppression of all elemental forces by the power of the Moon!

It is a silent death that shows compassion for the equality of all things.
(End of this chapter)