Douluo Continent: Peerless Fusion Evolution

So, Jing Ziyan and Ji Juechen became even more eager to spar with Huo Yuhao. Every morning, Huo Yuhao could hear Jing Ziyan's silvery laughter and Ji Juechen's steady footsteps outside his dormitory. He knew that these two "gods" were here to ambush him again. Unable to afford to offend them, Huo Yuhao could only hide. After all, they couldn't exactly fight inside Mingde Hall. Therefore, Huo Yuhao often studied in Mingde Hall until very late.

Only when the night was deep and quiet, and the doors of Mingde Hall slowly closed, did he drag his weary body back to his dormitory. Under the dim light, the empty dormitory seemed particularly desolate, but Huo Yuhao felt a sense of relief; at least some trouble had lessened. Although he always avoided the challenges from Jing Ziyan and Ji Juechen, a strange connection had formed between the three of them. They were less like rivals and more like friends who sparred and improved together—a rare friendship for Huo Yuhao at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Of course, Huo Yuhao would never admit this; whenever He Caitou teased him, he would always blush and vehemently deny it.

Of course, Jing Ziyan and Ji Juechen were also very picky; they were only interested in Huo Yuhao's "Reign of Kings" technique. He Caitou once offered to team up with Huo Yuhao for a two-on-two duel, but they refused, saying He Caitou was too clumsy and slow-witted, and would only hinder Huo Yuhao. They only wanted Huo Yuhao, who excelled in close combat and possessed the "Reign of Kings" technique. That day, Huo Yuhao and He Caitou walked side-by-side on the academy's tree-lined path, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled patterns. He Caitou smiled mysteriously at Huo Yuhao and asked, "Yuhao, guess what surprise I brought you today?" Huo Yuhao inwardly scoffed, thinking that He Caitou's so-called surprise was most likely some newly developed soul tool, so he shook his head and said, "Of course not those two. Can these two be called a surprise? They're more like astonishment. Gentlemen, we have important business to attend to today, so we won't keep you company any longer!" As he spoke,

He grabbed Huo Yuhao's arm, ready to leave quickly. Huo Yuhao couldn't wait to get away from these two pests, and this time he was absolutely willing to run away with He Caitou. In the blink of an eye, a red shadow flashed, and Jing Ziyan stepped forward, smiling, blocking their path. Ji Juechen was even more ruthless; without a word, he drew his Heavenly Meteorite Iron Sword from behind his back. With a clang, the heavy black sword plunged straight into the ground in front of Huo Yuhao and He Caitou, the blade embedding itself deeply into the bluestone pavement, sending up a spray of gravel. Jing Ziyan put her hands on her hips, giggled, and said:

"It's fate that we've met. Yuhao, it's been a while since we last contacted you. Since we've run into each other today, let's have a friendly spar. I've recently gained some new insights."

Huo Yuhao felt a throbbing pain in his temples, and his facial muscles twitched uncontrollably. He took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to roll his eyes, and said, "I think I had a fierce battle with you two the day before yesterday. Is this what you call having a lot of time? Can't you give me some space? I give up." Ji Juechen didn't speak, but his Heavenly Meteorite Iron Sword trembled slightly, the tip pointing directly at Huo Yuhao. His tone was calm but undeniable:

"Defeat me, and you'll have the space." "You..." Huo Yuhao's eyes widened, his chest heaving violently, like an enraged little beast. He gritted his teeth and said, "Ji Juechen, you've scared me with your shockwave. Be careful, or I'll beat you so badly you can't take care of yourself." Jing Ziyan stood aside, cheerfully interjecting, "It's alright, I'll take care of him. Don't give me face, you beat him up first. If you still have energy left, you can beat me up too." As she spoke, she even waved her fist, looking like she was watching a good show. He Caitou's eyes darted around, and he secretly felt uneasy. These two clearly intended to continue the fight, and in Huo Yuhao's current state, he probably wouldn't be able to handle it. Thinking of this, he quickly stepped forward, grabbed Huo Yuhao who was about to attack, and whispered:

"Junior brother, you're really stupid! If we can't afford to mess with them, can't we at least run away? Hurry up." As he spoke, his large hands firmly supported Huo Yuhao's waist, lifting him up. He Caitou slightly bent his legs, gathered his strength for a moment, and then suddenly exerted force, his body springing up like a spring. At the same time, his extremely thick arms swung powerfully, throwing Huo Yuhao into the air. Huo Yuhao was in the air, the wind whistling in his ears. He reacted extremely quickly, and with a nimble flip, the soul-guided thrusters on his back were already activated. Accompanied by a slight mechanical hum, blinding light burst forth from the thruster nozzles, and the powerful thrust instantly propelled him forward, like an arrow released from a bow, speeding towards the academy gate. At this moment, he couldn't care less about the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's rule that soul-guided devices could not be used except in the trial grounds.

Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan were clearly taken aback by He Caitou's unexpected move, both momentarily slowing their pursuit. However, neither was one to give up, and once they recovered, they naturally gave chase. Both were Soul Emperor level experts, incredibly fast, covering a distance in just a few steps. Their coordination was also remarkably smooth, blocking Huo Yuhao's escape route from the left and right. Ji Juechen didn't have a soul-guided propulsion device, but that was alright; Jing Ziyan did! Jing Ziyan flashed, like a ghost, bypassing Ji Juechen and appearing behind him. Her level-six soul-guided propulsion device activated instantly, the sudden burst of powerful thrust propelling both of them towards Huo Yuhao.

He rushed out of the academy gates. Before him lay a wide, bluestone-paved path, flanked by tall, lush magnolia trees whose white blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, releasing a delicate fragrance. In the distance, the majestic teaching buildings gleamed golden in the sunlight, their glazed roofs reflecting the azure sky. Further still, rolling mountains rose, verdant and lush, a stark contrast to the academy's solemn grandeur. Jing Ziyan and Ji Juechen also burst forth. Behind them, the academy gates appeared exceptionally imposing in the morning light, the stone lions flanking the entrance standing majestically, seemingly silently guarding this sacred temple of knowledge. Just as Huo Yuhao slowed his pace...

Just as he was preparing to turn around and fight them, a clear voice, filled with anger and sharp killing intent, exploded in the air, "Who dares to hurt him!" The voice boomed in Huo Yuhao's ears like thunder, making his eardrums ring. At the same time, an incredibly intense golden light mixed with dazzling blue exploded in the air like fireworks, instantly transforming into countless sharp blades of light that crisscrossed the sky, radiating terrifying energy fluctuations. These blades of light, like a net, forcefully blocked Jing Ziyan and Ji Juechen, who had rushed out of the academy, trapping them in place. Ji Juechen's sword intent was originally aimed at Huo Yuhao; now, attacked, he naturally and instinctively unleashed his strongest attack. The sharp sword intent surged upwards, tearing the air apart wherever it passed. A faint, dark sword light emerged, growing larger as it flew further away. A faint dragon's roar emanated from the sword light, carrying an indomitable momentum as it soared into the sky.

The golden blades of light, encountering the powerful sword intent, were instantly cleaved in two, producing a crisp, metallic clang that rippled through the air. But a strange thing happened: the unfolded golden light didn't dissipate; instead, it clung to the extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword, brimming with sharp sword intent, like a leech. As Ji Juechen finished his strike, a blue-gold sphere over a foot in diameter appeared on his meteorite iron sword. The sphere crackled with electricity, emitting a hissing sound and radiating a chilling aura of destruction. Then, a deafening roar accompanied by a radiant explosion erupted.

The golden shockwave, like a roaring beast, swept away Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan with overwhelming force. I felt a dense aura of light rush towards me, almost suffocating me. The violent shockwave made my eardrums ring, and my body felt as if it had been grabbed by an invisible hand and then violently thrown away. I staggered and steadied myself in mid-air, feeling my blood churning and a metallic taste in my throat. I barely managed to suppress the surging blood and turned my head to look in the direction where the golden light had appeared. The brilliant blue-gold light, like fireworks blooming in the night sky, drew a beautiful arc in the air and finally hovered in mid-air. The dazzling golden light intertwined with the warm sunlight, making it almost impossible for me to open my eyes. I squinted, trying hard to see the figure in the light. It was a man with medium-length pinkish-blue hair, the strands shimmering with a dreamlike luster in the sunlight. He had his back to me, and I could only see his sharply defined profile, breathtakingly handsome. Although I couldn't see his expression, I could feel the icy aura emanating from him, like eternal ice, keeping everyone at a distance. Behind him stretched a pair of enormous blue wings, covered in symmetrical golden patterns that emitted a soft halo, like countless small suns embedded within, breathtakingly beautiful. Rings of spirit rings rose from beneath his feet—one yellow, two purple, and two black—five rings radiating a powerful aura, showcasing his immense strength. He was none other than Ji Juechen, the most handsome man in the Sun Moon Royal Spirit Master Academy. Unfortunately, his personality, like his spirit, was chillingly cold, maintaining an attitude of keeping everyone at arm's length, making him unapproachable. Many...

The female students of Sun Moon Academy often gossiped about how Ji Juechen was wasting his good looks. The Ji Juechen these young women spoke of had long, jet-black hair, always tied back with a simple white jade hairpin; he had sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose, and thin, slightly pursed lips; his white robes further accentuated his ethereal气质 (qi zhi - a kind of refined elegance/aura). However, he always kept people at arm's length, as if shrouded in a layer of ice, making him unapproachable. But this person who suddenly appeared before them…

In terms of appearance, he surpassed Ji Juechen in every way. At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the edge of the Starry Sky Forest, bathing the once tranquil forest in a soft golden hue. Towering trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling softly as if whispering secrets. A stream flowed gently in the distance, its clear waters reflecting the fiery clouds on the horizon, and occasionally, small fish could be seen leaping from the water, creating ripples. At the edge of this picturesque forest, a handsome young man appeared, his arrival adding a touch of vitality to the serene scene. Equally handsome, yet possessing a completely different aura. This slender youth was less cold and stern than Ji Juechen, possessing a gentler demeanor. His skin appeared more delicate and fair. His eyes were more expressive. He lacked Ji Juechen's overt sharpness, but possessed a refined and noble air.

Compared to Ji Juechen, his appearance was clearly more likely to attract women's attention. Jing Ziyan, who was usually the least interested in handsome men, was also somewhat stunned by the extremely handsome man before her. Ji Juechen, meanwhile, narrowed his eyes slightly due to the light and domineering aura emanating from him, and his sword intent intensified. He possessed a pair of blue wings with gold markings and such a handsome face. He had even shielded Huo Yuhao from pursuit. Yes, he was the surprise He Caitou had mentioned.

"Wang Dong." Huo Yuhao finally snapped out of his daze. His mind was a jumbled mess, and his vision was blurred by the sudden rush of moisture. He pushed his speed to its limit almost without using his soul-guided propulsion system, leaping forward and soaring into the air. He embraced his good brother, who had traveled a great distance to visit him, in mid-air. Wang Dong, caught in Huo Yuhao's embrace from the side, was also deeply moved.

But he remained calm. "Yuhao, let's deal with the enemy first." Deal with the enemy? Huo Yuhao paused, then turned to look at Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan, who were both on guard. A playful expression appeared on his face. He was fed up with these two guys all the time; today was the time to teach them a lesson. Hehe.

"Ji Juechen, Jing Ziyan, weren't you two always complaining about not being able to team up against me? Saying it wasn't honorable for me to win against two of you?" I looked at them with a provocative smile, my tone full of disdain. "What? Scared now? Don't dare fight me anymore?"

Jing Ziyan covered her mouth and chuckled, but there was no fear in her beautiful eyes: "Huo Yuhao, you underestimate us too much. We just feel that it's unfair to bully the few with the many."

I snorted coldly, pointed at Wang Dong beside me, and said, "Then I'll give you that chance today! This is my brother, Wang Dong. We'll have a fair duel, two against two, right here at the academy gate! Dare to challenge me?"

Ji Juechen remained silent, his sharp, hawk-like gaze fixed on Wang Dong, as if trying to see right through him. Hearing my challenge, he finally moved. He slowly drew the extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword from his back, and a fierce sword intent soared into the sky, seemingly cleaving the surrounding air. (End of Chapter)