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

Despite the overwhelming victory that had just ended on the stage, and the seemingly smooth and well-controlled outcome, a lingering, inexplicable gloom remained in Huo Yuhao's heart.

The silent raven mask hung steadily at his waist, motionless.

That was the core carrier of Huo Xiaohei's clone.

The mask remains intact and shows no unusual movement, which, according to common sense, means that the clone has not acted on its own.

However, the strong sense of foreboding in Huo Yuhao's heart became clearer and clearer.

Deep down, I have a feeling that someone is secretly causing trouble and digging traps for me, waiting for me to come back and clean up the mess...

Huo Yuhao suppressed the gloom in his heart, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared in his eyes. He thought to himself: Sure enough, fighting partners have to be a couple who are mutually devoted to each other. It is pleasing to the eye for others to watch, and their cooperation is seamless.

After the match against Qianling Academy, it was time for the second round-robin tournament.

Star Emperor Hotel

After a brief moment of relaxation, Wang Yan's expression turned solemn. He took the initiative to draw everyone's attention, his tone extremely serious:

"In the next round-robin tournament, all of you must be extremely vigilant."

"Our next opponent is Zheng Tian Academy."

Since the start of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, all the strong teams have revealed their trump cards and weaknesses to some extent. Only Zheng Tian Academy has always kept a low profile and its strength is unfathomable. It is recognized as the biggest dark horse!

"Zhengtian Academy's strongest and most unbeatable core member, Captain Long Aotian."

Wang Yan took a deep breath, his tone tinged with apprehension:

"His nickname from the outside world is 'The Lion Who Knows No Pain'."

Huo Yuhao fell silent upon hearing this.

Okay, okay, isn't it just missing the evaluation of an immortal overpowered protagonist and a lone lion?

You think you're so invincible?!

Dude, the one glancing at you is Nanuk, the God of Destruction!! Not Lan, the God of Hunting!!

You should be Brother Lieyang, you know!!

Hiss...wait a minute, this looks like Lieyang's stats...

In a short moment, countless thoughts flashed through Huo Yuhao's mind, but his face remained expressionless as he calmly nodded and listened quietly to Wang Yan's explanation.

"Long Aotian's soul skill mechanism is extremely unique, and it comes with a painless effect."

"Once you are marked by his soul skill and pulled into his berserk rhythm, his dominance will instantly fill the entire field."

“When a regular Soul Master is injured, he becomes sluggish, retreats, and his combat power declines, but he is the complete opposite.”

Wang Yan's tone grew increasingly serious as he meticulously analyzed the opponent's terrifying aspects:

"You tried to overpower him with your burst of energy, you tried to force him back with your injuries, you tried to break the deadlock with a heavy blow, but it was all in vain."

"The deeper the wound, the more severe the injury, and the more intense the pain, the more ferocious his fighting spirit, speed, explosiveness, and aggression will become."

"He is a true berserker who is fearless, willing to risk his life, and sustains himself through battle."

"They know no pain, no retreat, only endless attacks."

"Besides Long Aotian, Vice Captain Ye Wuqing should not be underestimated either."

"..." [For those who want to know, please refer to chapters 123 of the original novel.]

"These two are the ones we need to pay special attention to in their team. There are a few others who haven't made a move yet."

"These two are the true sharp blades of Zhengtian Academy. The rest of the team members have not yet fully revealed their strength, they are extremely secretive and have been holding back their trump cards throughout."

Wang Yan sighed helplessly, feeling a real headache coming on.

Other teams play steadily and gradually, but Zheng Tian Academy's style of play is extremely outrageous...

Either Long Aotian single-handedly defeats seven opponents and dominates the entire field; or a two-three-three split strategy is employed, with Long Aotian taking on two opponents at once, and Ye Wuqing and Yu Mengdi ultimately ending the match.

As they spoke, Wang Yan's gaze involuntarily fell on Huo Yuhao.

There are rumors circulating privately within the industry.

The reason why Zhengtian Academy became stronger and more insane with each battle was largely due to the sudden emergence and defying-the-heaven rise of Huo Yuhao.

The pressure of being number one among his peers unleashed a mad lion that was completely reckless and disregarded everything...

"I understand." Huo Yuhao nodded calmly, having fully grasped the opponent's tactics and core weaknesses.

Leaving the Star Emperor Hotel, a gentle breeze caressed my face, and the sky was high and the clouds were light.

Huo Yuhao looked up at the clear sky, his doubts growing stronger.

Why would the low-dimensional plane of Douluo attract the attention of the Star God?

What are the real conditions that allow those destined travelers, like him, who are glanced at and chosen, to embark on their special paths?

Huo Yuhao discovered that the stronger he became and the broader his horizons were, the thicker the fog in his heart grew, with countless questions swirling in his mind, unanswerable.

……

Xingluo Center Stadium.

The moment the entire Shrek team arrived, the cheers in the square surged several times over, creating a deafening roar.

Shrek is now widely recognized as the top favorite to win the championship, attracting worldwide attention.

The referee strode onto the stage and announced loudly:

"Both team captains step onto the stage to draw lots for their match slots!"

Huo Yuhao stepped steadily onto the ring, his movements calm and composed.

A moment later, the results were announced to the entire audience.

"Shrek Academy VS Zhengtian Academy, Battle Mode: Two-Two-Three Battle Strategy!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao turned his head to look at Wang Yan beside him, a hint of helpless smile in his eyes:

"Teacher Wang, it seems that the team battle you wanted most is temporarily out of the question."

Wang Yan, however, saw things clearly and waved his hand with a smile:

"It's alright, with you here, any tactics don't matter."

Huo Yuhao shook his head helplessly, no longer making excuses, and solemnly arranged the lineup for the battle.

"In the first match, Wu Meng and Cao Jinxuan will compete as a duo."

He looked at the pair of time-traveling partners before him, his tone serious but not pressured:

"Winning or losing isn't important. Just play your best and show your style. Can you do that?"

Cao Jinxuan's eyes were firm, he nodded emphatically, his fighting spirit was palpable:

"Don't worry, boss! We'll definitely win this game and we won't hold the team back!"

"In the second match, Senior Sister Xixi and Senior Brother Chen Zifeng will compete."

"Understood!" the two replied simultaneously, their expressions calm.

"The third match, the final one – me, Senior Ling Luochen, and Senior Yao Haoxuan."

Huo Yuhao's eyes were deep and thoughtful, and he sighed inwardly.

Long Aotian, his senior brother from the same lineage, the traveler who destroyed his destiny, and the most insane berserker among his peers.

I hope you won't let me down.

……

On the other side of the arena is the preparation area for the Zhengtian Academy.

Dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and exuding a fierce and ruthless aura, Long Aotian stood at the forefront, his fighting spirit subtly stirring, like a lion poised to pounce.

Ye Wuqing, with his aloof and indifferent demeanor, frowned slightly as he looked at his captain, his tone tinged with confusion:

"Boss, are you sure you want to hold back your strength and not go all out to crush them?"

Long Aotian raised his eyes, his gaze piercing through the crowd and landing on Huo Yuhao's figure at the front of the Shrek Academy team. His voice was deep and firm.

"determine."

"Shrek will win this game, I know it perfectly well."

It's laughable, isn't it? But back then, that was actually what most people thought...

An intense competitive spirit and arrogance ignited in Long Aotian's eyes, and his words rang out with unwavering force:

"They were hailed as gods by the outside world and praised by everyone. Everyone said that Shrek was invincible."

"But I want to tell everyone—Shrek is a human, not a god!"

"They may be strong, they may win. But I, Long Aotian, will leave an indelible mark on them."

In this battle, we don't seek to crush the enemy, but only to shatter the myth!

In this battle, we will fight to the bitter end, fearless of injury!

Chapter 89 VS Zheng Tian Academy (Part 1)