Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 204 Conflict between Dai Huabin and Huo Yuhao
For a moment, the air in the classroom seemed to freeze, and even breathing became barely audible.

Solemnity was written on everyone's face. They finally realized that the name Shrek represented not only glory, but also the cruel reality that accompanied it.

"The third point, and the last point."

Han Ruoruo's voice softened slightly, giving the tense crowd a chance to catch their breath.

"You must remember that the results of the assessment are not just about winning or losing. Losing in battle does not necessarily mean you will be eliminated. If the soul beast you challenge is powerful enough, and you perform admirably in the battle, demonstrating courage, wisdom and skill that surpasses your own, then your final score may not be low. This also applies to different types of soul masters."

"For students specializing in offensive attacks, the assessment standards will be higher, with the main goal of defeating or severely injuring a soul beast. For students specializing in control, the assessment will focus on controlling the soul beast and how long they can withstand its frenzied attacks. These skills can also earn high marks."

These words visibly relieved the control-type Soul Masters in the class, while the attack-type Soul Masters like Dai Huabin and Ye Guyi felt an even stronger fighting spirit ignite in their eyes.

After explaining all the rules, Han Ruoruo said no more. She left the remaining time for the students to digest and discuss, and then quietly left the classroom.

The classroom erupted instantly, with suppressed whispers rising like a tidal wave.

"Oh my god, I have to fight the soul beast all by myself."

"Which year's spirit beast should I choose? I definitely can't beat a thousand-year-old one, and I'm afraid the score will be too low for a hundred-year-old one..."

"Control-type is alright, as long as we can stall for time, it's fine. Offensive-type is too difficult, we have to decide a winner."

Amidst the commotion, an incongruous figure stood up.

Dai Huabin straightened his brand-new yellow school uniform, his face bearing his usual arrogance.

Zhu Lu, who was beside him, immediately stood up and followed him closely.

Instead of heading towards the classroom door, he deliberately took a detour and walked past Huo Yuhao's seat.

As he passed by Huo Yuhao, he stopped and looked down at the figure who sat motionless, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

The class's discussion abruptly ceased at that moment.

All eyes were drawn to this highly charged scene.

Dai Huabin's lips curled into a mocking smile as he slowly spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears:
"Huo Yuhao, don't forget our bet."

After saying that, he didn't even wait for Huo Yuhao's response. He let out a contemptuous sneer, then, with Zhu Lu in tow, he left the classroom with an arrogant expression under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Yin Chen sat not far away, taking in all of this.

He merely glanced indifferently at Huo Yuhao, who remained expressionless, as if Dai Huabin wasn't provoking him at all, and remained completely calm.

He didn't know what had happened between the two that escalated their conflict to the point of a public duel.

But upon closer reflection, it seems perfectly reasonable.

For Huo Yuhao, Dai Huabin was not only the son of the enemy who killed his mother, but also the culprit who humiliated him, and a foe he would never forget.

As for Dai Huabin, he instinctively disliked Huo Yuhao.

One was arrogant and conceited, the other was patient and stubborn.

These two people are like destined enemies, destined to clash; it's only a matter of time before a conflict erupts.

Moreover, Huo Yuhao also has Wang Dong by his side, who is equally proud and extremely protective of his own.

That guy has never been one to be trifled with.

With him stirring things up, it would be strange if a conflict didn't break out. Yin Chen showed no intention of intervening.

As class monitor, his responsibility is to maintain the overall order and honor of the class, not to mediate personal grievances.

As long as things don't escalate to the point of a life-or-death struggle like what happened between Wu Feng and Huo Yuhao last time, he won't bother with it.

Let the young people's rivalry and the fateful duel between enemies resolve themselves.

Although he is the class monitor, he is not a babysitter.

The night felt incredibly long for the students of Class 1, Grade 2.

Some people tossed and turned, constantly replaying the scene of fighting with the soul beast in their minds, their hearts shrouded in a cloud of fear and tension.

Some people were eager to try their luck, seeing this assessment as the best stage to make a name for themselves, their blood boiling with excitement and desire.

As the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds the next morning, gilding Shrek Academy with a golden hue, the entire class of second-year students, led by Wang Yan and Han Ruoruo, embarked on their journey to the Beast Fighting Zone, each with their own complex emotions.

Accompanying them was another class.

Their school uniforms were also bright yellow, but the composition of the students in their class was completely different from that of Class 1.

Among them were students with imposing stature and a calm, mountain-like aura, as well as students with elusive figures and sharp, piercing eyes.

This is Class 2 of the second year, which is composed of defensive and agility-based Soul Masters from the outer academy. Their upgrade assessment is also being conducted in this arena filled with blood and sand.

The students from the two classes merged into a torrent, silently traversing the academy's roads, the atmosphere far less lively than usual.

An invisible pressure hangs over everyone's heart.

Yin Chen walked in the group, his expression calm.

His gaze swept across the Class 2 line and quickly locked onto a familiar figure.

The man was also tall, with a simple and honest smile on his face, and was being surrounded by several students from Class 2.

That was Xie Huanyue, the class monitor of Class Two, and also his roommate in the dormitory.

Seemingly sensing his gaze, Xie Huanyue turned around and saw Yin Chen.

His smile widened, and he waved to Yin Chen without any hesitation.

Yin Chen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as he nodded to Xie Huan Yue.

As the group ventured deeper into the heart of the academy, the surrounding scenery began to change.

The meticulously manicured gardens and elegant teaching buildings have gradually disappeared, replaced by an increasingly rugged and primitive architectural style.

A complex aroma began to fill the air: the earthy smell, the astringent scent of plants, and a faint, gamey odor of wild animals.

Finally, the team stopped in front of an area surrounded by towering walls of metal and rock.

This is the Beast Fighting Zone, the largest area in the entire Shrek Academy.

Its size exceeded all newborn imaginations.

This is not just a gladiatorial arena, but a self-contained ecosystem.

(End of this chapter)