Douluo Continent: A Fallen Immortal Descends to Earth, Slaying Gods with a Drunken Sword

Chapter 470 Huo Yuhao's absence from the stage sparks speculation about his strength (Bonus Chapter)

"Huo Yuhao! Huo Yuhao!"

"One against seven! One against seven!"

Xingluo Square.
Hundreds of thousands of spectators shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.

Even the majestic walls of Xingluo City trembled slightly amidst the boiling roar.

Besides the audience.

The talented students from various colleges also cast solemn and inquisitive glances their way.

Even the Star Luo Emperor, standing atop the high platform of the imperial city, couldn't hide his interest.

With the help of the Empire's intelligence network.

He already knew:
Huo Yuhao is not a formal student of Shrek Academy; he is only representing the academy in this competition.

As Elder Yi once said...

Although Shrek Academy claims to be detached from worldly affairs and not involved in continental conflicts, the power of the Soul Masters they possess is simply too great.

on the surface.

Apart from the Sun and Moon Empire, all three major empires treated Shrek with great respect.

But how much apprehension they harbored in their hearts, only the three emperors themselves knew.

The Emperor of Xingluo wore a gentle smile and had a mild expression.

however.

Beneath the dragon robe.

His hands slowly clenched into fists.

"Such a peerless talent, if only he could be put to use by my Star Luo..."

"How is it different from a million-strong army?"

The reason why one-on-one elimination matches are more exciting than team battles is precisely because they contain the possibility of one person sweeping away an entire team.

The Soul Master Competition is a stage for geniuses to shine.

If someone could truly take on many opponents single-handedly, or even defeat seven at once...

It is undoubtedly the legend that all viewers are most eager to witness.

Shrek rest area.

Beibei and the others all looked at Zhang Lexuan, waiting for her instructions.

As the team leader.

The selection of players will naturally be decided by her.

Zhang Lexuan hesitated for a moment, then calmly spoke:
"This battle is not difficult."

"Among the four great empires on the continent, apart from the Sun Moon Empire, the level of soul tools in the other three empires is not far apart."

"Although Shrek Academy's soul tools are not the strongest, they are still among the top in the Three Kingdoms."

"Yunluo Academy originated from Xingluo Soul Instructor Academy, so its overall strength should not be strong."

"I deduce that they have no Soul King students, and even Soul Masters are few and far between."

Her gaze swept over the seven reserve team members, and she continued:

"Since the opponent is not troublesome."

"This battle will be a training exercise for the six people besides Yuhao."

"In the best-case scenario, the six of you will be able to defeat Yunluo and his seven companions."

"By keeping Yuhao off the stage to show his strength, the other teams will never be able to figure out his true strength and will be wary of him."

"This will be of great benefit to our subsequent tactical planning."

After listening to Zhang Lexuan's analysis.

A hint of admiration appeared on everyone's faces.

They can grasp the crux of a situation in an instant.

This senior sister, hailed as the "youngest Soul Douluo in three thousand years," truly lives up to her reputation.

"understand!"

The six of them responded in unison, their voices steady:
"We will definitely do our best!"

Their faces showed a mixture of tension and excitement.

Showcasing oneself on such a high-profile stage is an opportunity that every young Soul Master dreams of.

"Defense-type characters have the greatest advantage when facing Soul Masters."

Zhang Lexuan calmly gave the order:
"Xu Sanshi, you're the first one up."

"Yes!"

Amidst the gradually subsiding cheers of the audience.

Xu Sanshi strode onto the arena.

The first contestant sent by Yunluo Academy was not tall, but had broad shoulders and a thick build, and appeared somewhat bulky at first glance.

He first looked nervously at the blue-robed boy in the Shrek rest area.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao did not participate in the battle.

He was visibly relieved.

Then he looked solemnly at his opponent.

Although they avoided that peerless prodigy who was suspected to be a Contra master.

But how could Shrek Academy's students be easily defeated?
After the referee reiterated the one-on-one elimination rules, his gaze swept over both sides.

Xu Sanshi was eager to try.

"understand!"

The students from Yunluo Academy, however, lacked confidence. "I...I understand."

He looked at Xu Sanshi and said somewhat haltingly:

"Hello, Shrek senior, my name is Ma Yingjun, please...please take care of me."

Just as Zhang Lexuan had predicted.

Yunluo Academy is of average strength, and their success in making it through the elimination rounds was largely due to luck, with several key players also carrying injuries.

When you draw Shrek.

They have decided to strategically forfeit this match, since losing one game in the round-robin tournament won't eliminate them from the competition, so they might as well conserve their strength for the next round.

"Game start!"

With the referee's order.

The stands erupted in deafening cheers once again.

In the arena.

Ma Yingjun reacted extremely quickly.

With a flick of his arms, three thumb-thick metal tubes popped out from each forearm, and two arm-thick cannon muzzles emerged from his shoulders.

The broken wings on its back unfolded with a "whoosh".

The soul-guided shield on his chest glowed faintly.

In just a few breaths.

He was fully armed.

It's practically a mobile soul-guided weapon turret.

And Ma Yingjun's formation.

This is precisely the Soul Master's combat style that has led to the gradual decline of Tang Sect's hidden weapons.

The gleaming metal barrel turned silently, radiating a chilling sense of oppression.

Xu Sanshi's response was much simpler.

A heavy Xuanming tortoise shell shield appeared from his right hand.

At the same time, four soul rings, two yellow and two purple, rose up beneath his feet, radiating soul power fluctuations.

If in the past.

The fact that Xu Sanshi, at his age, possessed a cultivation level of four rings drew gasps of astonishment from the audience.

But with Huo Yuhao's eight scarlet soul rings ahead of him.

The brilliance of the four rings then appeared much less impressive.

Under the ring.

Bei Bei and her friends, along with Ma Xiaotao and the other seven oddballs, as well as the genius contestants from various academies, were all intently watching the battle unfold on the field.

At this time.

Zhang Lexuan suddenly turned her head.

He smiled and asked Huo Yuhao beside him:

"Junior brother, what do you think of the outcome of this battle?"

Huo Yuhao answered without hesitation.

"The opponent's fighting spirit is not high."

"And San Shi and his team are holding back their energy, so the outcome of this battle is no longer in doubt."

Zhang Lexuan smiled and nodded.

They clearly agree with his judgment.

And the course of the war did indeed unfold in this way.

Xu Sanshi defeated Ma Yingjun quite easily.

He then defeated the second member of the Yunluo team.

It wasn't until they faced their third opponent that the two engaged in a fierce battle.

Xu Sanshi eventually stepped down due to exhaustion.

The whole battle.

Shrek Academy sent out Xu Sanshi, Bei Bei, Wang Dong, and He Caitou, and easily defeated the Yunluo Academy team.

While the audience cheered for Shrek, many also showed regret.

Huo Yuhao, who displayed unparalleled talent in the elimination rounds, ultimately did not make an appearance.

But this is invisible.

This added to his mystique.

The expressions of the various college teams grew increasingly solemn.

Professor Ma, the teacher leading the team from the Sun and Moon Royal Academy, analyzed in a deep voice:
"Judging from the four people Shrek Academy sent today, although they are strong, they are not top-tier."

"Huo Yuhao's absence is clearly because he's being kept as a trump card."

His tone shifted, and he said decisively:

"But at only twelve years old, eight 100,000-year soul rings? Absolutely impossible!"

"If you encounter them later, do not back down before the battle even begins; give them a good beating!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Sun & Moon Royal team all nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, Mr. Ma!"

"We see that Huo Yuhao is just putting on a show; his reluctance to go on stage is simply a sign of his insecurity!"

　Sorry for the lateness, dear readers, I went to the hospital for a check-up today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)