Douluo Continent: The Peerless Hunting Heavenly Lord, Huo Yuhao!

The arrow, imbued with the power of Ya Ci and the ultimate light, locked onto Ma Xiaotao, pierced through the air, and finally penetrated her heart!

"Ahhhhhhh!!"

A bloodcurdling scream echoed across the arena. Ma Xiaotao trembled violently, and a continuous stream of dark, malevolent energy was forced out from her limbs, bones, and the origin of her martial spirit.

The sky was filled with swirling black currents, teeming with negative energy of violence, madness, and depravity.

The phantom of Yazi Weiling behind Huo Yuhao opened and closed its mouth wide, as if sucking up a delicious delicacy, swallowing up all the evil black energy without leaving a trace.

The entire room fell silent; everyone held their breath, and no one dared to utter a sound.

Xian Lin'er's heart clenched suddenly, her pupils contracted sharply, and she instinctively cried out in alarm, "Xiao Tao!"

She almost thought that Huo Yuhao had killed, severely injured, or even crippled Ma Xiaotao, and her heart sank to the bottom.

However, Huo Yuhao kept his eyes fixed straight ahead, his expression calm, his gaze fixed on Ma Xiaotao's changes in condition. Only when the last wisp of black energy was completely devoured by Yazi, and the chaotic soul power around Ma Xiaotao was completely calmed down, and the dark flames faded, returning to pure golden-red phoenix fire, did Huo Yuhao quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

He muttered to himself, "This operation, though bizarre and outrageous, seems like some kind of heresy, but combined with the dual characteristics of devouring the sins of Yazi and purifying with ultimate light, it should, probably, definitely be fine, right?"

Of course, Huo Yuhao dared not relax for a moment. Taking advantage of the moment when Ma Xiaotao was exhausted and about to fall off the stage, he leaped out into the air and gently caught her in his arms with a standard princess carry.

Feeling the steady breathing of the person in his arms, Huo Yuhao was completely relieved.

Ma Xiaotao can be considered to have turned misfortune into blessing, since her martial soul has truly reached its peak, and Ma Xiaotao was already at the Soul Emperor realm, so she skipped most of the arduous cultivation.

Xian Lin'er hurried forward, her eyes filled with undisguised fear and worry, anxiously asking, "How is she? Was her martial soul's essence damaged?"

She was genuinely frightened.

The origin of a Soul Master's Martial Soul is the most fragile. Apart from the original Martial Soul, it can hardly withstand the forceful penetration and impact of high-level power. If one is not careful, it will result in a lifelong disability.

The Soul Master system on the mainland is inherently like this; there is no absolute hierarchy based on level. It can be said that as long as the attack power is sufficient, even a Soul Master can kill a Title Douluo!

Huo Yuhao gently shook his head, his tone firm and reassuring: "Don't worry, Dean. The evil spirits have been completely eliminated, and the source is unharmed. It's just that the soul power is overdrawn and the mind is exhausted. He will recover after a few days of rest in a coma."

After saying that, he looked up at Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, who was still in a daze.

The root cause of this anomaly lies in Ma Xiaotao's own uncontrolled evil fire, and has nothing to do with the Sun and Moon Team or Ma Rulong.

Ma Rulong was simply following the rules and competing in the arena. Although his methods were extreme, they were still in accordance with the rules of the competition, and Huo Yuhao had no intention of holding him accountable or taking his anger out on him.

"Senior, please announce the results of the competition."

Huang Jinxu snapped out of his daze, looking at the mess on the arena and the almost complete silence of the Shrek Academy members. Despite his heartfelt regret, he could only deliver the verdict according to the rules:

"Shrek Academy vs. Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, Sun Moon Team wins the individual elimination match!"

"The two sides will begin their final showdown tomorrow with a 2-2-3 rotation strategy. Both teams are advised to rest and prepare for the battle!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Jinxu practically fled in panic.

Strange things have been happening all day, and he doesn't want to stay any longer, for fear of getting involved in the conflict.

Huo Yuhao carried the unconscious Ma Xiaotao in his arms and slowly left the scene.

As they passed the Sun and Moon team's camp, Ma Rulong, who had already stood up, suddenly spoke in a low voice, his tone carrying a complex sincerity: "Thank you."

He knew perfectly well that if Huo Yuhao insisted on pursuing the matter and using the opportunity to make a fuss about his judgment sword, the Sun and Moon Team would inevitably face severe punishment, and might even be disqualified from the competition.

Huo Yuhao didn't stop walking and replied calmly, "It's nothing, just an accident, I don't blame you."

He has always been true to himself by clearly distinguishing right from wrong and maintaining a proper balance between public and private interests.

No matter how fierce the competition is, Huo Yuhao never takes his anger out on the innocent (except for the Dai family), and he will never take advantage of the situation to bully his opponents.

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A storm was brewing overnight, and the next morning...

The entire Star Luo Arena was shrouded in a misty fog, the sky was gloomy and oppressive, and a cool breeze carrying dampness swept across the arena, as if foreshadowing the tense atmosphere of the final battle.

The entire Shrek team stood ready, fully prepared after a night's rest. Everyone was back to normal except for Ma Xiaotao, who was still recuperating and would miss this final team battle.

Huo Yuhao stood at the very front of the players' seats. After yesterday's unexpected events, a sharper look appeared in his eyes.

Huo Yuhao quickly arranged the optimal battle lineup for the two-two-three battle strategy, his voice clear and articulate, without the slightest hesitation:

"Today's game will be played in a 2-2-3 rotation, and the order of play will remain unchanged."

"First match: Senior Sister Ling Luochen and Senior Sister Xixi will compete as a duo."

"Second round: Wu Meng and Cao Jinxuan double relay."

"The third match: the final battle between me, senior Chen Zifeng, and senior Yao Haoxuan."

Everyone nodded solemnly upon hearing this, and no one objected.

Huo Yuhao's gaze fell specifically on the key players from the previous two games. His expression was solemn as he softly instructed them, his tone filled with expectation: "Keep the pace steady and each of you fulfill your responsibilities."

Wu Meng and Cao Jinxuan instantly stood up straight, their expressions extremely solemn. They nodded heavily, their eyes filled with unwavering determination: "We guarantee to complete the mission and will absolutely not let the boss down!"

The two of them were holding back a lot of energy.

The two had been holding a grudge since their defeat in the 223 battle at Zhengtian Academy. In today's decisive battle, they would not allow themselves to falter again and would fight with all their might to make up for their past shortcomings.

Gongyang Mo and Chen Zifeng were equally eager to fight and ready to go.

On the other side, the entire Sun and Moon team was also on high alert.

The two teams' auras clashed remotely, instantly filling the air with the smell of gunpowder.

Huang Jinxu took to the stage on time and loudly announced the start of the final showdown, his voice resounding throughout the arena:

"Shrek Team VS Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Team! The ultimate 2-2-3 rotation battle!"

"First match, both players, enter the arena now! The match officially begins!!"

Ling Luochen and Xixi leaped out simultaneously and stepped onto the arena.

The opposing Sun and Moon team's starting lineup made their debut simultaneously.

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The Heavenly Phoenix Lord is one of the four titles in Douluo Immortal Ship. It was originally held by Ma Xiaotao. After countless battles, the Heavenly Phoenix Lord is also known as the Great Victory Heavenly General!

He is known as one of the Four Lords of the Immortal Boat, along with Lord Jinyan Long Aotian, Lord Shuangtian Su Tong, and Lord Yinyue Huo Yan'er!

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Chapter 113 The Insidious...Shrek? Victory! (Part 5)

Perhaps it was Huo Yuhao's solemn admonition that had just been like a taut string, firmly held in the hearts of Ling Luochen and Xixi.

In addition, this was the final decisive game of the competition, so the two players put aside all their relaxed mindset and were extremely focused throughout, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

On the arena, the moment the battle began, Ling Luochen's eyes sharpened, and his ice-attribute soul power exploded without reservation!

Without any probing or pulling, she skipped the first four soul skills and unleashed her full power, instantly landing her fifth soul skill, Ice Ring.

A chilling winter air swept across the entire arena, and a visible white mist of ice instantly locked down the entire airspace.

The two team members, Chen An and Chen Fei, didn't even have time to activate their soul guide shields or switch defensive formations. Their limbs and the outer shells of their soul guides were all frozen by the ice.

The two bodies froze, completely becoming ice sculptures unable to move!

This is the moment!

Xixi's figure suddenly became ethereal, and the speed of the agility-type Soul King was brought to its peak. Her figure left afterimages in the air and she instantly rushed to the front of the two frozen opponents.

Without hesitation, the fifth soul skill, Shadow Strike, was activated, and explosive power was concentrated in the feet, precisely striking the center of gravity of the two!

Two muffled thuds sounded almost simultaneously.

Chen An and Chen Fei, whose defenses were sealed by the ice, had no way to resist. Their bodies were directly blown away by the powerful force and they both rolled off the stage.

The entire match lasted no more than three seconds, so fast that the audience didn't even get a clear look at the whole battle.

Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, paused for a moment before quickly bringing down his gavel and declaring: "Chen An and Chen Fei of the Sun and Moon Team are eliminated! The Shrek Team wins the first match decisively!"

A low murmur rippled through the substitutes' bench as the Shrek team's fighting spirit surged.

Clean, efficient, and ruthless, the ultimate attribute suppression combined with top-tier agility-based attacks resulted in a perfect victory in the first round.

With the first round concluded, the second two-player match immediately commenced.

Shrek's lineup includes Cao Jinxuan and Wu Meng.

The corresponding characters for the Sun and Moon battles are Mika and Lin Xi.

The four people faced each other on both sides of the arena. Cao Jinxuan took a deep breath, suppressed the restlessness in his heart, and turned to look at Wu Meng.

Without a word, the two men's eyes met, and the strategy was decided the instant they made eye contact.

Behind Cao Jinxuan, the ancient and weathered Time-Passing Bell Martial Soul phantom slowly rose, with pale golden time patterns flowing around its body.

The moment Lin Xilai raised his hand, a giant heavy defensive soul shield stood in front of him, covered with metallic light. A multi-layered defensive formation instantly unfolded, forming an ironclad defensive array that tightly protected himself and Mika beside him.

Just as the defensive shield was about to take shape, a glint of light flashed in Cao Jinxuan's eyes, and he struck first!

First Soul Skill: Time Slowdown!

Pale golden ripples of time spread silently, precisely enveloping Lin Xi's entire body.

Lin Xi felt his muscles and soul power instantly stiffen and become sluggish, as if his body was sinking into a sticky swamp, and his reaction speed and movement speed were forcibly weakened.

Even with his condition slowed down, his instincts from years of competition remained intact. Lin Xi gritted his teeth and forced his body to twist, moving his heavy shield sideways to block Wu Meng's double maces that followed closely behind.