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

"Ah!!" The Grim Reaper was about to say something when, in the next instant, dark blue ghostly flames appeared out of nowhere and wrapped around his body.

The flames didn't burn his skin, but they felt like countless tiny knives, scraping away at his soul bit by bit, causing him to scream in agony.

The screams gradually subsided.

When footsteps echoed again in the cave, the "Messenger of Death's" eyes had completely changed.

A dark blue light swirled in his eyes. He flexed his wrist and spoke with a hint of casual criticism: "The container is a bit lacking, but... a planet that can be watched by ten star gods at the same time is worth a visit."

He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the thick mountain wall, landing precisely in the direction of the White Tiger Group Army's camp, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"The scent of abundance, and... the smell of a hunt. Interesting."

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[Douluo Immortal Ship Empire – Extinction Archives – Sealed]

Huanlong, the Destroyer Star God and Ancestor of Calamity Nanuk, is the eternal enemy of the Douluo Immortal Ship Empire!

The exact time of the Antimatter Legion's first invasion of Douluo Star is unknown. Historical records state that its consciousness descended through the body of the Ancestor of Longevity Plague (Dai Huabin). If the Heavenly Emperor had not personally intervened to kill it, Douluo Star would have been plunged into eternal internal strife and would have eventually collapsed completely from within.

This is a lesson learned from countless destroyed planets!

Douluo Immortal Ship Empire - Commander-in-Chief - Yun Ming.

Chapter 66 Profit Above All Else, Death's Destructive Explosion! (Part 1)

The military camp was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist, and the grass and trees in the camp were still covered with night dew.

As Huo Yuhao stood up and stretched his shoulders and back, a series of crisp cracking sounds emanated from his bones. His soul power suddenly trembled without warning, and an invisible wave of energy rippled outwards from the hem of his clothes.

Level 26, breakthrough!

"Boss? You... broke through?" Cao Jinxuan, who had just sat up while rubbing his eyes, was instantly wide awake, staring at him with disbelief.

Huo Yuhao clearly fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow last night, without even setting up a meditation posture. How did he level up after just one night's sleep?

Huo Yuhao smiled and casually laughed it off: "It just happened naturally."

He couldn't very well say that he was in a state of perpetual cultivation, and that in a few more days he might even be able to reach the threshold of level twenty-seven.

After all, with Ice Emperor and Ahri on his person, two mobile cultivation cheat codes, this speed was already expected.

"Really...?" Cao Jinxuan wanted to ask more, but Huo Yuhao patted him on the shoulder and interrupted him.

"Let's go eat first."

Breakfast at the camp was prepared by the army cooks; the portions were generous and the food was quite oily.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was clearly divided into two camps: the Shrek Academy team, along with Tang San and the others who had been drinking the night before, all had dark circles under their eyes; on the other hand, Huo Yuhao and the five members of the Lionheart Society looked refreshed and energetic.

Huo Yuhao lowered his head and drank his porridge, but his fingertips tightened little by little.

Dai Hao, sitting diagonally opposite him, barely took his eyes off him.

From subtle probing of the contours of the eyebrows and eyes to the attributes of the martial soul, from indirect inquiries about family background to seemingly intimate gestures, the White Tiger Duke's probing never stopped during the course of a meal.

That gaze, filled with guilt and inquiry, pierced Huo Yuhao's back like needles, forcefully stirring up the resentment he had been suppressing.

“Your Grace.” Huo Yuhao put down his chopsticks, and when he looked up, there was no trace of a smile in his eyes. His tone was as cold as ice. “There’s no need to try anymore. My surname is Huo, and my given name is Yuhao. I’ve never been Dai Yuhao.”

Dai Hao's hand holding the cutlery suddenly stopped.

"As for my parents," Huo Yuhao's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve, "I have no father. Your Grace, it's best not to concern yourself with my mother's affairs. We're not that close."

"Huo Yuhao! How dare you speak to Duke Dai like that?"

Tang San slammed down the bowl, his brows furrowed, his tone full of disapproval.

In his mind, heaven, earth, ruler, parents, and teachers are natural and proper, and the relationship between father and son is even more important. Huo Yuhao's attitude is simply outrageous.

Huo Yuhao glanced at him, then parted his lips and uttered four crisp words: "None of your business."

"You—" Tang San's face instantly turned red.

"Get lost." Huo Yuhao leaned back in his chair, his aura turning colder, like a sword that had been sheathed but was suddenly drawn. "Don't force me to take action."

He used to be a sharp blade, but now that his scales have been touched, he's become a hedgehog that can prick people until they're covered in blood!

Looking at the rejection and coldness in the boy's eyes, Dai Hao opened his mouth, but in the end, only a silent sigh escaped his lips.

After breakfast, everyone gathered at the drill ground.

Xuanzi glanced at the dejected Shrek Academy team, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap flies. When his gaze swept over the energetic Huo Yuhao and the others, his tone deepened: "You should all be aware of the responsibilities of the Shrek Academy Supervisory Group."

"The Supervisory Corps is the shield of the continent. Generations of people have sacrificed their lives for the safety of the people, suppressing evil spirit masters from committing evil deeds! This duty is sacred, it is the glory of Shrek Academy, and it is the glory of every member!"

(Ye Xishui: ...)

Long Xiaoyao: ...

Zhang Peng: None of my family members understand! I just like to drink a sip of beast blood, and they immediately label me an evil spirit master? Did I drink human blood?

Xuanzi's voice was firm and resolute, his gaze fixed on Huo Yuhao. He then changed the subject: "But now, this sacred duty is being tainted by the stench of money! Some people join the supervisory group, talking about rewards before responsibilities. Does this mean they are unwilling to contribute to the continent and the academy without resources and benefits?"

Huo Yuhao listened expressionlessly, inwardly thinking that Shrek Academy's brainwashing skills were truly exceptional.

Every word he said was about the Lionheart Society, even though he never mentioned it.

He took half a step forward and raised his hand to interrupt Xuanzi: "Elder Xuan, I don't agree with that."

Xuanzi snorted coldly: "What do you have to say?"

"I only have one question: Is this fair?" Huo Yuhao's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the training ground. "Evil Soul Masters have lives on their hands. Hunting evil Soul Masters is a job where you risk your life. Common Soul Masters are already of average cultivation. If they go and risk their lives, they'll have to pay for their own medical expenses if they get injured, no one will care if they become crippled, and if they die, they won't even get a resettlement allowance."

"You talk about glory and dedication, but glory can't fill your stomach or heal your wounds. The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain. Only with corresponding rewards can you have enough motivation to improve your skills and fight for your life. Empty words and asking others to risk their lives for the glory you speak of are not dedication, they are just trying to get something for nothing."

Huo Yuhao's words all revolved around the word "interests," yet he didn't scheme for himself at all; every word he uttered was from the perspective of a commoner soul master at the very bottom of society.

The drill ground fell silent for a moment.

Huo Yuhao's words made those close to him on the Shrek Academy's supervisory team frown. They weren't disgusted by his words, but rather they were thinking about them.

Huo Yuhao did not envision himself as a nobleman; he envisioned himself as a commoner.

There's not much of a sense of identification because they are nobles, but there is one thing that is very relatable: monetary interests.

Shrek Academy's attempt to get something for nothing immediately sparked discontent. "I'm risking my life, getting hurt, and licking my wounds myself, while you're singing and dancing around?"

Even aristocratic scions like Dai Huabin and Dai Heng secretly nodded in agreement. They had their families to back them up, but they also understood the principle of exchanging favors; no one is born to risk their life for free!

"Soliciting nonsense! I won't argue with you about these fallacies!" Xuanzi was speechless, and flicked his sleeves.

Tang San immediately chimed in, his tone laced with sarcasm: "Huo Yuhao, you're so greedy and disregard righteousness, do you even have a shred of Shrek Academy student spirit? The academy nurtured you, and you don't even have a shred of dedication, you're simply an ingrate!"

"Ungrateful wretch?"

Huo Yuhao laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He stared directly at Tang San, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm, his sharp tongue piercingly pointed: "Tang 'San,' don't be so hypocritical. You expect others to starve themselves to talk about selfless dedication? If you're so noble, why don't you donate all your soul bone hidden weapons to the Supervisory Group?"

“You”

"Alright." Xuanzi interrupted Tang San, turned around and patted his shoulder, his tone much gentler, "Little San, I know your feelings, there's no need to be angry with him."

Dai Heng: ...

Dai Huabin: ...

The two looked at each other and saw something outrageous in each other's eyes.

So, those who try to reason are considered to be engaging in fallacies, while those who jump on bandits are acting out of ulterior motives?

"Elder Xuan, our primary mission on this trip is to hunt down evil soul masters." Seeing this, Wang Yan quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. When he turned to Huo Yuhao, his tone softened again, "Yuhao, do you still remember the method for searching for evil soul masters?"

Wang Yan genuinely thought highly of this student.

Huo Yuhao is arrogant, but he has a strong sense of justice in his bones and cannot stand injustice. Based on this character alone, even if Tang San is an evil soul master, he can never be the evil soul master that others talk about.

"Rely on the Wenlan Tree." Huo Yuhao composed himself and answered seriously, "The Wenlan Tree has a cold and sinister nature, and it's exceptionally sensitive to the evil aura of evil soul masters. We'll follow the unusual Wenlan Tree to find it..."

He suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

A brilliant golden vertical pupil suddenly appeared on his forehead, his third eye operating on its own, carrying a hint of bewildered astonishment.

wrong.

This plot isn't going in the right direction!

Good heavens, are you actually Aha in disguise?!

"What's wrong?" Wang Yan asked, puzzled.

Huo Yuhao didn't speak, but simply raised his hand to activate his soul skill: "First Soul Skill, Heaven's Ultimate - All Things Illuminated."

As the familiar shared view unfolded, Wang Yan felt the scene before him change instantly, and he could clearly see the mountain peaks several miles away.

The evil spirit masters, who should have been hiding, were now brazenly occupying the entire hillside.

The mist seeped out from the mountain valley, and wandered within it were centaur monsters (the Void Soldier Tramplers) and the Void Soldier Raiders they encountered.

On the stone platform atop the mountain, a figure dressed in a black dress leaned against the stone seat, showing no trace of the evil spirit master hiding his true nature.

As if sensing the prying gaze, the man known as the messenger of death slowly raised his eyes, and from several miles away, curled his lips into an extremely charming smile in the direction of the prying gaze.

Wang Yan: ...

Huo Yuhao: ...