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

Having struggled for half his life, the Soul Guidance Department had never escaped the narrow mindset of "crushing the sun and moon," but the lofty ambition of the young man before him ignited the passion that had been dormant for decades.

Fan Yu stood to the side, his usually calm face now filled with excitement, and his gaze toward Huo Yuhao became increasingly solemn.

"Well said!"

A clear female voice came from the doorway, and Xian Lin'er stepped in. Her outfit accentuated her dashing figure. She walked up to Huo Yuhao, her eyes full of admiration, and nodded solemnly: "The Soul Guidance Department is willing to go to the stars and the sea with you."

"You flatter me, Dean." Huo Yuhao bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye. The scorching sun had subsided somewhat, and autumn's chill crept into Shrek's outer courtyard.

Inside the classroom of Class 9, a freshman, Mu Jin, dressed in a simple teaching uniform, with a beautiful face, swept her gaze over the sixty-six students and said crisply, "Starting today, prepare for the freshman competition in groups of three. The groups are as follows..."

"Group 1: Huo Yuhao, Gu Yue, Ning Tian."

"Group Two: Wu Feng, Nanmen Yun'er, Qiu Jing."

"Group 3: Liu Bingzhu, Liu Yunshan, Liu Guhe."

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After the twenty-two groups were divided, Mu Jin looked at the names of the first group, a hint of certainty flashing in her eyes.

She hesitated at first: Huo Yuhao only had level 16 soul power, and it was already extremely diligent for him to advance two levels in three months. His level was actually in the lower middle range among the new students.

However, his martial soul and soul skills were too heaven-defying—the ultimate heaven—the all-encompassing clarity, a thousand-meter-wide, blind-angle God's-eye view; and the myriad beings—the all-encompassing heaven—could simulate the pressure of a 100,000-year-old soul beast. Two months ago, during a classroom exercise, Huo Yuhao's single thought of pressure caused the entire class to collapse, and they were almost "attacked by the masses" after class.

The Emperor Bow Master ignores defense and deals ranged damage, making him a veritable battlefield grim reaper.

Gu Yue possesses all-around elemental control, combining offense and defense, making her perfect for providing close cover for Huo Yuhao; Ning Tian, ​​as the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, can amplify both speed and strength, and his second soul skill, Unlock, can break control, making him one of the top support characters on the continent.

This group has a perfect closed loop of ranged, control, support, and all-around melee combat. Mu Jin really can't think of a loser.

After class, Mu Jin beckoned the three of them over and went straight to her private office.

The room was small, with simple and elegant red and white walls. Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and a pot of blooming hibiscus sat on the corner of the table, adding a touch of refined elegance.

Mu Jin sat down, looked at Ning Tian who seemed hesitant to speak, and softly called out, "Ning Tian."

“Teacher Mu…” Ning Tian’s eyes held a hint of hesitation. She had originally wanted to be in the same group as Wu Feng, since the two of them had been together the longest and had a deeper understanding of each other.

“I know what you’re thinking,” Mu Jin said earnestly, “but this is the optimal configuration. If you insist on changing it, your teacher will respect your decision.”

Ning Tian remained silent for a moment, then shook his head.

As the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she was never one to indulge in personal feelings.

The idea that scions of noble families and sects are all spoiled brats is actually incorrect.

So-called spoiled brats are just people who haven't truly inherited the family business. The real scions of noble families and sects are all intelligent. If they were spoiled brats, how could their noble families and sects have lasted for thousands of years?

They have a higher perspective and are clear about their advantages.

So there's no such idiot in reality. Ning Tian is the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, and he has a brain. If he didn't have a brain, he wouldn't be able to hold onto his position as young master.

The essence of the long-standing traditions of aristocratic families and sects is to weigh the pros and cons and choose the strongest to unite with.

Huo Yuhao's strategic value and Gu Yue's combat prowess far outweigh mere emotional ties. She looked up at Mu Jin and said firmly, "I believe in Teacher's arrangements."

He glanced at Huo Yuhao out of the corner of his eye, feeling slightly annoyed.

Mu Jin nodded, her eyes full of expectation: "The freshman competition is of utmost importance. I only have one requirement for you: strive for first place and secure second place, and seek victory through stability. Huo Yuhao's level is relatively low, and the arena terrain is unfavorable for ranged attacks, so remember to avoid arrogance and impatience."

"Don't worry, Teacher Mu, we will definitely win the championship!" Huo Yuhao said firmly.

Compared to Zhou Yi's strictness and rigidity, Mu Jin's individualized teaching style, protectiveness, and understanding made her a good teacher in his eyes.

Just look at the miserable state of Class 1 after being punished by Zhou Yi to run around the playground for two and a half months, and you'll know the difference.

"Win the championship." Gu Yue's purple eyes were calm, her interest barely showing.

“Win…the championship.” Ning Tian echoed softly.

"It's good to have confidence, but remember to stay calm, otherwise you'll be invincible." Mu Jin smiled and waved for the three of them to leave.

After the door closed, a sly smile appeared on her lips as she muttered to herself, "Zhou Yi, you're doomed to lose this freshman competition. Huo Yuhao, seize this opportunity; the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance."

She saw Ning Tian's little actions and took them for granted.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a history of marrying off powerful individuals. Huo Yuhao, with his twin martial souls and four extreme potentials, is the perfect candidate. While extreme attributes cannot be inherited, his combat strength and talent are enough to ensure the sect's steady profit.

After leaving the office, Huo Yuhao went straight to the Soul Guidance Department to ask for a week's leave to prepare for the competition.

Without hesitation, Qian Duoduo approved it immediately, waving his hand and saying, "The freshman competition is the most important thing. You can make up the Soul Guidance course anytime. Win the championship!"

The three walked side by side along the tree-lined path when Ning Tian suddenly stopped. His golden hair fluttered in the autumn wind, and his tone was gentle yet firm: "Huo Yuhao, Gu Yue, let's practice together before the competition. The three of us don't have any chemistry yet, and we'll definitely suffer in actual combat."

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue exchanged a glance. One was meticulous, and the other possessed extraordinary wisdom, but neither of them both bothered to beat around the bush. Their core tactic was simply: a reckless, all-out push.

"How should we train?" Gu Yue asked, her purple eyes narrowing slightly. She noticed Ning Tian deliberately getting close to Huo Yuhao, and a strange anger rose in her heart.

"I'm a support-type character," Ning Tian said frankly. "I'm paired with Huo Yuhao to fight against Gu Yue, which is a good opportunity to practice teamwork and test our combat strength."

An invisible "#" sign instantly appeared on Gu Yue's forehead, and his anger surged.

"Why can't it be you and me joining forces to fight Huo Yuhao?" Gu Yue asked coldly.

“Huo Yuhao is the lowest level and needs the most support and boost. You are strong enough to handle this alone. This is the optimal tactic,” Ning Tian said clearly.

Gu Yue: Fury +1 +1 +1...

Huo Yuhao, completely oblivious to the tension, adopted his straightforward, masculine mindset: "That makes sense. Gu Yue is strong, so one against two is fair. Let's do it this way!"

After all, they had only known each other for about three months, how could the Silver Dragon King possibly like her?

Douluo Continent: Guess what my other name is?

Gu Yue's anger level instantly reached its maximum, and he said, word by word, "Fine, come on."

The three found a secluded forest with a flat and open ground, suitable for practical training.

"Seven Treasures Transform into Glazed Tile!" Ning Tian was the first to release his martial soul, the exquisite Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda hovering in his palm, with three soul essences swirling around it. "First: Speed! Third: Power!"

A pale golden aura enveloped Huo Yuhao, making him feel 30% lighter and his strength surge by 20%.

"First Soul Skill, Heaven's Ultimate - All Things Clear!" Huo Yuhao's eyes blazed with golden light, his vision instantly expanding to a thousand meters. Every wisp of Gu Yue's soul power flow and the elemental fluctuations around her were reflected in his mind, and he shared his vision with Ning Tian at the same time.

Prioritizing protection and support is a fundamental principle of the battlefield.

Gu Yue's expression was cold, and he activated his first soul skill, Elemental Tide!

"Second Soul Skill, Elemental Control – Fireball!"

A crimson fireball condensed and took shape, its temperature soaring, the air twisting and exploding, heading straight for Huo Yuhao's face at the speed of a shooting star!

"Holy crap!" Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted slightly. With the speed boost from Ning Tian, ​​he suddenly rolled to the left, landing and bracing himself to get up. His movements were swift and clean, narrowly avoiding the fireball.

Bang!

The fireball crashed to the ground, bursting into flames and filling the air with the smell of burning.

Huo Yuhao was stunned. Gu Yue didn't play by the rules at all. She focused her fire on him, the ranged attacker, right away, completely ignoring the support!

"Second Soul Skill, Elemental Control - Ice Spikes!" Gu Yue's cold voice rang out again, and several sharp ice spikes condensed at her fingertips, exuding a chilling aura as they shot through the air towards Huo Yuhao, sealing off all escape routes.

Huo Yuhao flipped his palm, and the Azure Emperor Bow Siming instantly appeared, its stringless body condensing into a white-gold arrow.

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The light arrow shot out, accompanied by a deafening sonic boom, and the ice cones turned into a shower of ice shards.

"Second Soul Skill, Elemental Control – Earth Collapse!"

Gu Yue gave him no chance to catch his breath. With a light touch of her toes, the ground beneath Huo Yuhao's feet suddenly collapsed, and earth elements surged, trying to trap him in place!

"Secondly: Release!" Ning Tian reacted extremely quickly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shone brightly, and his second soul skill was released instantly, a pale golden light curtain enveloping Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao used the momentum to leap up, the increased speed making him as light as a swallow. He drew his bow in mid-air, and the arrow of light pointed straight at Gu Yue.

"Third Soul Skill, Elemental Fusion—Ice and Fire Storm!" Gu Yue's eyes darkened, and three layers of ice walls were stacked in front of him. The white-gold light arrow pierced through two layers of ice walls, but was finally stopped by the third layer.

Immediately following, the red and blue elements merged, and a violent storm swept in, with intense heat and extreme cold tearing at each other, its power far exceeding that of a single element.

Huo Yuhao fell into the eye of the storm, but surprisingly felt no pain.

"Huh? I'm fine?" Huo Yuhao touched his head, looking bewildered.

He suddenly remembered his third martial soul, Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, which had nine extreme attributes flowing within his body, making him immune to all elements, including water, fire, wind, earth, metal, wood, light, darkness, and lightning!

Gu Yue's eyes widened, her purple eyes filled with shock, then a thought flashed through her mind: Is this kid the god behind the scenes?

"Elemental immunity, is that it?" Gu Yue sneered, unleashing her third soul skill at full power, "Elemental Fusion—Quicksand Forest!"

The ground instantly turned into flowing yellow sand, earth and wood elements merged, and black rock-colored vines broke through the soil, spreading wildly like raging tentacles.

Huo Yuhao leaped into the air, but a vine wrapped around his ankle, pulling him violently to the ground.

Countless vines instantly coiled around him, binding him tightly, leaving only his head exposed, unable to move.

Huo Yuhao: ...

So you're saying there's elemental immunity, but not physical binding immunity?!

Chapter 12 Genshin Impact, these are the soldiers you brought out!

Huo Yuhao was bound by earth and wood elements and unable to move, with only his head sticking out. His hair was messy, and he looked at Gu Yue with a helpless expression. He simply raised his hands in surrender: "I give up, let me out, you tied me up too tightly!"