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

Each soul skill was incredibly powerful, yet Huo Yuhao was left speechless with despair.

Previously, his cultivation was slow but steadily improved. Now, however, his extreme attributes are pressing down on him like a mountain, causing his soul power to plummet. This isn't cheating; it's putting shackles on Huo Yuhao!

The thought of everyone else leveling up rapidly while he was stuck in the same place, slowly honing his skills, made Huo Yuhao's heart tremble with heartache.

As expected, top-tier talent always comes at a price!

"Alright, let's try the soul skill first." Huo Yuhao steadied himself, and with a thought, his eyes suddenly turned into a brilliant gold.

"First Soul Skill, Heaven's Ultimate - All Things Illuminated!"

The invisible spiritual power spread out like a tide, and the scene within a ten-mile radius was instantly and clearly imprinted in the mind: every blade of grass and tree in the forest, the ants under the rocks, the aura of the soul beasts lurking in the distance, and even the elemental fluctuations drifting in the wind were all revealed, making it more than a hundred times more refined than the spiritual detection in the original work.

"This detection range and accuracy...it's a bit outrageous!" Huo Yuhao was overjoyed, instantly forgetting his annoyance at the slowed cultivation speed.

With this soul skill, venturing into the forest and avoiding danger will be as easy as walking on flat ground!

Huo Yuhao casually stored the pale golden silkworm shell shed by the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm into his spatial ring. His Heavenly Eye flickered, instantly detecting an exceptionally abundant water element in the southwest direction.

After undergoing marrow cleansing and purification, my whole body felt sticky, and it was really uncomfortable not to take a shower.

He sprinted forward, his figure like an arrow darting through the forest, arriving at his destination in a quarter of an hour: a clear stream meandered by, its water babbling, its banks lush with vegetation, and the mist carrying a faint sweetness.

"Finally, I can feel refreshed!" Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief and jumped into the stream. The cool water instantly washed away the filth and stench on his body, and every pore on his body felt relaxed.

After splashing around for a few minutes, he stepped onto the slippery pebbles and made his way ashore five minutes later.

His short, black hair was damp and clung to his forehead, water droplets sliding down his fair, healthy-looking skin, outlining the boy's tall and straight figure.

After undergoing a marrow cleansing, his features became even more refined and three-dimensional, as if meticulously sculpted by the Creator. His deep, bright golden eyes held a clear and cool gaze, and his bare upper body had smooth lines, with his abdominal muscles as sculpted and angular, exuding a restrained sense of power.

He was carrying a piece of black cloth in his hand, inside which were several lively, wriggling bluefish.

While taking a bath, I casually scanned the stream with my mental energy and locked onto the plump prey. With a slight movement of my soul power, I easily scooped it up, saving both time and effort.

"Wilderness survival skills acquired!" Huo Yuhao chuckled self-deprecatingly, a wisp of extreme fire condensed at his fingertips, and with a casual wave, he ignited the dry branches on the shore.

As the flames flickered, he deftly processed the bluefish: scaling them, gutting them, rinsing them clean with stream water, and then skewering them on branches and placing them over the fire.

As the fish meat was grilled over the flames, it gradually turned golden brown, and the oil that seeped out dripped into the fire, sizzling and releasing a rich, fresh aroma.

Huo Yuhao squatted by the fire, occasionally turning a branch, a gentle smile on his lips, but inwardly he was complaining: "It's a pity there's no salt or sauce. This barbecue is really a bit 'original'. If there were a packet of chili powder, it would be perfect!"

A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying the fresh scents of grass and the aroma of fresh fish. The boy, his eyes clear and resolute, was reflected in the flickering firelight.

This first outdoor meal in Douluo Continent, though simple, was filled with the hope of new life.

Chapter 4 Shrek: Genius or Trash?

After finishing the grilled fish, Huo Yuhao wiped his mouth, tossed the fish bones to a small beast foraging in the forest, and got up to head towards Shrek City.

He deliberately avoided the route where he met Beibei and Tangya in the original novel.

Since we are going to forge our own path, we don't need to be bound by the original storyline.

The midday sun was shining brightly, casting dappled shadows through the leaves. Huo Yuhao sped along and finally arrived at this legendary city with a history spanning ten thousand years.

Shrek City's walls stand tall, built of dark, unidentified rocks, etched with the marks of time. At the city gates, people come and go in an endless stream, with Soul Masters and merchants. The air is filled with a unique atmosphere of Soul Power and the smell of smoke, making it exceptionally lively.

Instead of heading straight to the Shrek Academy registration office, he turned into a relatively bustling street and stopped in front of a clothing store called "Liulixuan".

The store is elegantly decorated, and the glass signboard gleams in the sunlight, clearly indicating that it is a high-end establishment.

Hello! How can I help you?

As soon as I pushed open the door, a gentle female voice came from inside.

The shop assistant, dressed in a light purple dress, had a gentle smile. Her gaze fell on Huo Yuhao's slightly worn clothes without the slightest disdain; instead, she warmly greeted him.

This is precisely the operating principle of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School: respect every customer.

After all, Shrek City is full of ruthless characters who are full of hidden talents.

Who knows if that ragged guy might be Xuanzi, the Shrek Gluttonous Douluo (the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult, the Chicken Leg Elder) who eats chicken legs without a care for his image?

In order to avoid trouble, build good relationships, and maintain the prestigious reputation of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School, the service at Liulixuan has always been impeccable.

Huo Yuhao smiled gently: "I'd like to change into some clothes that fit me well. Could you please recommend something?"

He couldn't help but admire in his heart: "The service awareness of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is top-notch even in modern times! As expected of a big sect, their scale is off the charts."

A moment later, a young man dressed in a black and gold cloud-patterned outfit walked out of the Liuli Pavilion.

The dark fabric accentuated his perfect inverted triangle figure with long arms and a wasp waist. The cloud pattern shimmered with a dark gold light in the sunlight, and the half-open cloud pattern between his brows added a touch of mystery. His gentle temperament and restrained dignity blended perfectly, instantly attracting the attention of countless girls on the street.

"Ten gold soul coins were well spent. This level of attention is comparable to modern celebrities walking the red carpet!" Huo Yuhao thought to himself, without stopping, and headed straight for the Shrek Academy registration area.

At the registration point, a girl in a red school uniform was organizing her documents. Huo Yuhao stepped forward and said in a gentle but clear voice, "I'm registering."

With a flick of his wrist, the Shrek summoning token (command) engraved with an abstract monster appeared.

"This is... Shrek's Token?" Han Ruoruo's pupils shrank slightly, clearly recognizing the rare token, her surprise evident.

"Mm." Huo Yuhao nodded, his gaze calm and unwavering.

"Junior's name?"

"Huo Yuhao".

"Martial soul?"

"Heavenly Eye, Imperial Bow".

"Dual... Twin Martial Souls?!" Han Ruoruo exclaimed in surprise, raising her voice and her gaze towards Huo Yuhao instantly changed.

Huo Yuhao remained noncommittal, adding, "The Heavenly Eye is a mutated martial soul with ultimate spirit and ultimate lightning attributes; the Emperor Bow has the characteristic of judgment and ruling, as well as ultimate wind and ultimate light attributes."

He knew perfectly well that in order to receive preferential treatment in Shrek Academy and safely get through the weak period, he had to use his trump card of ultimate attributes.

"What level is that junior's soul power?"

"Thirteen."

"!!!" Han Ruoruo took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in her heart, and gave him a deep look: "Junior, please wait a moment!"

His figure vanished instantly after leaving the registration point, heading straight for the Dean's office of the Martial Soul Department.

As soon as she entered the corridor, she was stopped by a figure—a head of white hair standing on end like steel needles, a burly figure like a small mountain, it was none other than Qian Duoduo, the dean of the Soul Guidance Device Academy.

"Ruoruo, why are you running so fast?" Qian Duoduo asked curiously.

"Dean Qian!" Han Ruoruo spoke rapidly, explaining Huo Yuhao's situation in detail. When she mentioned "four extreme attributes," Qian Duoduo's eyes widened suddenly, and she jumped up with a "whoosh," her voice booming so loudly it echoed through the corridor: "What? Four extremes?!"

Ultimate light + ultimate lightning! This is the natural nemesis of evil spirit masters!

What excites him even more is what is the core of creating the ultimate mental power soul tool?

It's not soul power, it's spiritual power!!

If one's spiritual strength is not up to standard, even a level 90 Title Douluo can only barely be a "pseudo-level 9 Soul Master" (this concept does not exist in fan fiction or the original work, but Xian Lin'er is basically at this level), and is not worthy of being considered a high-ranking figure.

Qian Duoduo has been deeply involved in the field of soul tools for many years, but he has only just reached the level of a peak eighth-level soul tool master, and he is always stuck at the bottleneck.

Huo Yuhao's extreme mental strength is simply that of a genius born for soul tools!

With proper training, he is a shoo-in to become a level nine Soul Master, and may even reach the Limit Douluo realm. He is at least a potential level ninety-five Super Douluo!

As for level thirteen soul power? Qian Duoduo scoffed.

With unparalleled attributes, they are invincible among their peers. If they don't have enough soul power, they can train slowly. Shrek Academy has no shortage of resources!

Cultivating such a genius is a piece of cake!

Qian Duoduo's breathing became heavy instantly. He grabbed Han Ruoruo's arm and said urgently, "Quick! Let him join Shrek Academy! No... I'll personally take him as my disciple! Immediately! Bring him to see me right now!"

His excited expression was as if he had found a rare treasure, completely disregarding the dean's composure.

"Yes." Han Ruoruo was about to turn around when Qian Duoduo impatiently asked, "The admissions office, right?"

"Correct!"

Before she could finish speaking, a sudden gust of wind swept in, and Han Ruoruo instinctively closed her eyes, her hair being blown into disarray.

When she opened her eyes again, Qian Duoduo's figure had disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving only a lingering shadow.

This speed is unlike that of a robust middle-aged man; he's clearly a playful old man eager to find treasure!

Inside the admissions office, Huo Yuhao was sitting cross-legged in meditation, surrounded by a faint white aura. As he circulated the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth gathered like a stream, which he rapidly absorbed and transformed.

Sensing the movement, he slowly opened his eyes and saw a "mountain-sized" figure blocking his way. The figure had white hair that stood up like steel needles and eyes that were astonishingly bright, staring intently at him.

"Kid, you're Huo Yuhao?" Qian Duoduo's voice had a built-in amplification effect, making the air buzz.

"It is indeed this junior." Huo Yuhao stood up and nodded, his expression still gentle.

"Quick! Summon your martial spirit!" Qian Duoduo rubbed his hands together, as eager as a child waiting to open a blind box.

Huo Yuhao no longer hesitated. His eyes suddenly turned a brilliant gold, and a vertical eye between his brows slowly opened. Golden light flowed in his pupils, exuding a majestic aura that could see through illusions. At the same time, a purple soul ring rose from beneath his feet—it was the Millennium Soul Ring!

"A thousand-year spirit ring?!" Qian Duoduo took a half step back in shock, his voice rising even higher, "Thirteen spirit power paired with the number one spirit ring of a thousand years? You're a freak!"

Ordinary soul masters' first soul ring lasts at most a hundred years, and a second soul ring lasting a thousand years is already heaven-defying. This Huo Yuhao is indeed full of surprises!

Huo Yuhao inwardly scoffed, "His soul power is dragging him down, his soul rings are just there to make up the numbers, all for the sake of a cute contrast~"

On the surface, he calmly said, "After my martial soul mutated, my soul skills also split. Currently, my Heavenly Eye martial soul has awakened two soul skills: Heaven's Extreme - All Things Illuminate and All Beings - All Things Heaven."