Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 264

The death of Long Aotian deeply saddened Vina. As she herself said, if the country hadn't needed her, she would have followed Long Aotian long ago.

Huo Yuhao looked puzzled. He clearly remembered how powerful Long Aotian, who came from the Body Sect and possessed a silver-level Body Martial Soul, was at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament! In a one-on-one fight, none of the Shrek Seven Devils could match him.

Vina said sadly, "Yes, he's gone. He died protecting me from a ray released by a level nine soul tool. I wanted to go with him then, but for my country, I had to live on. Aotian is dead, and my heart is dead too. Yuhao, I'm sorry about what happened during the day. I don't want to say anything more. Let me go with you. You should know that I also have twin martial souls. Moreover, both of my martial souls are similar to yours. Although my strength is not as good as yours, with my assistance, your reconnaissance will definitely be much more effective. I am already a Soul Emperor, so I won't be a burden to you."

Hearing Vina's words, Huo Yuhao felt a pang of empathy and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, just how great were the losses suffered by the Body Sect?"

Vina smiled bitterly and said, "Our Body Sect has a total of eleven Title Douluos. Three of them have already died in battle, including my teacher. Four others are seriously injured and cannot participate in the battle for the time being. The casualties among the Body Sect disciples have exceeded one-third."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao was immediately shocked: "The casualties were so heavy?"

Vina nodded and said, "When the Sun Moon Empire attacked Heaven Dou City, they carried out a decapitation strike against us. They launched a surprise attack at night, using a special soul tool to interfere with our aerial detection soul tools. Then, a soul master regiment suddenly appeared above Heaven Dou City, using the high-altitude detection soul tools to lock onto our strongmen and unleash a barrage of fire. That time, we suffered heavy losses. Moreover, there were also many evil soul masters present. If it weren't for you risking serious injury to drive them away, Master, I'm afraid the royal family would have been wiped out."

Without asking any further questions, Huo Yuhao said, "Let's go, Princess Vina."

Huo Yuhao carried her straight into the sky, continuously ascending. He didn't flaunt his strength, relying on his own flying soul tool to fly upwards.

In a short while, the two of them were already far from the ground, and the scenery beneath their feet gradually became blurry.

……

Haotian Fort

Looking at the sleeping Wang Dong'er—no, it should be Tang Wutong—a trace of melancholy flashed in Niu Tian and Titan's eyes.

……

Lin Chen slept for a whole day before slowly waking up.

Stepping out of the living room, Qian Renxue was now sitting on the sofa, engrossed in a novel.

"You're awake? I thought you were fast asleep," Qian Renxue said without looking up.

"How long have I been asleep?" Lin Chen rubbed his head, his long white hair flowing freely, and asked.

"It's been a whole day. I've never seen you sleep this long before."

"Maybe I've just been too tired lately."

I'm so tired, so very tired.

After asking Qian Renxue, Lin Chen ordered several dishes, which would be delivered shortly.

He then went to the cultivation room, took out the inheritance left by Chen Xin, and began to study it.

Soon after, staff members pushed food carts and brought up the delicious dishes.

"Hello, your lunch has arrived," the man said softly, knocking respectfully on the door.

Lin Chen wasn't there, so Qian Renxue went to open the door.

"Snap!"

The door was unlocked, and a head of long, golden hair came into the man's view, followed by an exquisitely beautiful face.

"My God, how can there be such a beautiful woman?" The man's heart was already in turmoil.

"Come in." Just as the man was still in a daze, Qian Renxue's cold voice entered his ears.

He was used to men looking at him like that and didn't take the staff member in front of him seriously.

The man quickly pushed the food cart inside and placed several dishes on the table.

During this time, he inadvertently glanced at Lin Chen's clothes and thought to himself, "There's actually another man here! I wonder which man is so lucky to be with a woman like this."

Despite his envy, the man quickly pushed the food cart away after delivering the dishes.

After closing the door, Qian Renxue went to the dining table and enjoyed the delicious food.

Now that I can move around freely, I naturally want to enjoy myself to the fullest.

Lin Chen's seclusion lasted another day and night.

Late at night, high in the sky

They were now 4,500 meters above the ground. Huo Yuhao hovered silently in the air. He was once again above the Sun Moon Empire's military camp, remaining vigilant and quietly observing the camp below, while sensing the potential danger that could appear at any moment.

At 4,500 meters, Huo Yuhao wondered if the Sun Moon Empire's ground-to-air detection soul tool could still detect him at this altitude. He narrowed his eyes and waited quietly.

Several minutes passed quickly, but nothing changed below, and the red light we encountered last night did not reappear.

A faint smile slowly appeared on Huo Yuhao's face.

His gaze drifted almost imperceptibly to a cloud floating in the air not far away, his body remaining still, quietly waiting for something.

Suddenly, a cloud of black mist descended from the sky without warning, covering his location.

Huo Yuhao seemed startled and instantly deactivated his simulated soul skill, revealing his true form in the air.

"I thought some powerful Soul Master had arrived, but it turns out to be just a little brat, barely a Soul Saint, yet he dares to spy on my Sun Moon Empire's camp." A harsh, hoarse voice rang out. Two dark figures had appeared fifty meters away from Huo Yuhao at some point. The cloud that Huo Yuhao had been staring at had vanished.

A large cloud of black mist enveloped Huo Yuhao from all directions, surrounding him.

The two dark figures stared at him menacingly.

The dark figure who had spoken earlier had nine spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—shining brightly. The other dark figure, who hadn't uttered a sound, had even more powerful spirit rings: one yellow, three purple, and five black.

"An evil soul master?" Huo Yuhao exclaimed in surprise.

"Little guy, isn't it a bit too late to realize this now?" The man in black who had spoken earlier said as he slowly flew towards Huo Yuhao. Behind him, a blue-black light and shadow slowly enlarged. This blue-black light and shadow looked terrifying. At first, it resembled a skull, but as it grew larger, it became clear that it was a pale human face, gender indiscernible, but covered with countless disgusting blue-black maggots crawling on it.