Douluo Continent, I, Huo Yuhao, defy fate with my spiritual eyes.

Looking at the Duchess lying scattered on the ground, Dai Hao's face turned ashen, as if he had eaten shit.

Gazing at the blood-soaked boy, Dai Hao frowned and, adopting a fatherly demeanor, reprimanded Huo Yuhao, venting his dissatisfaction.

"Why...why did you kill her? She was still your mother!"

Huo Yuhao was stunned, not expecting Dai Hao to say that, and a nameless anger surged into his heart.

Suppressing the nausea in his heart, Huo Yuhao tried his best to remain calm.

"My mother is Huo Yun'er, and she can only be Huo Yun'er! This vicious woman doesn't deserve to be my mother!"

The voice wasn't loud, but it was forceful and resolute.

When his words were disobeyed, Dai Hao felt his dignity as a father was offended, and his slightly flushed face turned dark red.

Pointing his finger at his son who showed no respect for him, his massive body trembled with anger.

"Shut up! No matter what, you are my son, she is my legal wife, and she is your mother!"

Anger was ignited by that one sentence, and every cell in his body roared and howled in fury.

"I said...she's not my mother! A bitch who killed my mother doesn't deserve to be called that! And you! Today you're nothing but a heartless beast!"

After Dai Hao was promoted to Title Douluo, he was respected by everyone. He hadn't heard such a direct questioning and insult in many years.

"you!"

Huo Yuhao interrupted without hesitation.

"What do you mean, 'what are you talking about'? I'm asking you, what exactly is my mother in your eyes?"

When the woman who had been with him for life was mentioned, Dai Hao fell silent for a moment, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse.

"She was a good woman, it's just a pity..."

With a cold laugh, Huo Yuhao added to Dai Hao's comment.

"It's a pity she's just a maid, without any family power or influence, and can't help you, so whether she lives or dies is completely unimportant, right?"

With his thoughts laid bare, Dai Hao felt somewhat ashamed, but this only lasted a short while before he straightened his chest with self-righteousness.

It was as if the straighter his chest stood, the more correct his actions were.

"There's no other way, child. You have to understand that being in a ducal family, everything I do must be in the best interests of the ducal household!"

Looking at Elder Xuan beside Huo Yuhao, he naturally recognized the famous Taotie Douluo, and his voice softened.

"She was just a maid. I gave her a title and even included her in the Duke's family genealogy. I've already put her under a lot of pressure. You have to understand me, child!"

He believed that his words were flawless, reasonable, and factual, and that Huo Yuhao, as a child, should be able to understand him.

If he could forgive himself, he could use him to build a good relationship with Taotie Douluo, and maybe even integrate into Shrek Academy.

It would be even better if we could recruit a few Title Douluos to join the Star Luo Empire!

It's just unknown how Huo Yuhao managed to convince Taotie Douluo to stand up for him.

His heterochromatic eyes, one of gold and one of blue, darted through a variety of thoughts before quickly settling into a sincere gaze, projecting an image of a good man who had shouldered all the pressure alone, only to be misunderstood by his child, yet who would not blame the child.

Little did he know that every word he uttered was a blow to Huo Yuhao's already taut nerves. A blunt and unfiltered rebuke burst from his mouth.

"You're a fucking animal!"

Ignoring Dai Hao's astonished expression, Huo Yuhao unleashed a chilling aura, sending ice spikes flying straight at Dai Hao.

Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, his face contorted with madness.

"That sounds nice! Why don't you mention my mother who's been with you since you were little, taking care of you? Why don't you mention her who's been by your side for so many years, shielding you from multiple assassination attempts? Where were you when she was on her sickbed, calling for you?!"

Ice spikes flew out one after another, as swift as lightning.

Dai Hao was taken aback and realized the difference between these ice spikes; even he, a Title Douluo, felt a sense of threat from them!

Although it was only a trace, it seemed that this son not only had connections, but also considerable talent! Dai Hao's evaluation of the child rose another level.

With the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul possessing him, thick white fur grew on his palm, and he casually shattered the flying ice spikes.

However, Dai Hao was also dissatisfied that his son dared to attack his father. He shattered all the ice spikes and looked at Huo Yuhao with a cold face.

The second spirit ring lit up; it was Dai Hao's White Tiger Blazing Light Wave.

A powerful beam of light was generated behind Dai Hao and flew straight toward Huo Yuhao.

Dai Hao sneered and rebuked him.

"So rebellious, daring to lay a hand on me? You've gone too far! I'll teach you a lesson!"

The White Tiger Blazing Light Wave, unleashed by a Title Douluo, was so powerful that even with all his power-ups, Huo Yuhao, who was only at the second ring, absolutely could not withstand it.

This is absolute suppression based on hierarchy.

However, it should be noted that the hierarchy not only applies to Dai Hao versus Huo Yuhao, but also to Elder Xuan beside Huo Yuhao versus Dai Hao.

Elder Xuan was already feeling guilty for not being able to protect Huo Yuhao before, and now Dai Hao actually dared to attack Huo Yuhao. Wasn't he just asking for trouble?

The Taotie Martial Soul, which had been restrained, was released once again. With disheveled hair and a body as large as a small mountain, resembling a demon, Elder Xuan swallowed the White Tiger's Blazing Light Wave and stared at Dai Hao with a gloomy expression.

Under intense scrutiny, Dai Hao swallowed hard. A bead of sweat appeared on his forehead without him noticing. Despite trying to maintain his composure, he couldn't hide his guilty conscience and tried to explain.

"Elder Xuan, I respect you as a senior, but this is a family matter! Please do not interfere!"

Elder Xuan seemed oblivious, continuing to stare at Dai Hao, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

What... what's going on? Why does it feel like Elder Xuan is protecting Huo Yuhao like his own lifeblood?

A huge beast claw swung lightly, but when it landed on Dai Hao, it felt like a mountain falling down, instantly breaking his bones and tendons.

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Dai Hao took a few steps back in terror, creating distance, and threatened rapidly.

"Elder Xuan! I am a duke of the Star Luo Empire! Are you declaring war on the Star Luo Empire on behalf of Shrek Academy?"

Only then did the silent Elder Xuan speak.

"Don't try to label me. You don't represent the Star Luo Empire. Even if war breaks out, Shrek Academy fears no one!"

Dai Hao felt as if his heart had sunk into an abyss.

Why? Why would Shrek Academy protect a kid from the Second Ring Road so much?

Upon learning of Shrek Academy's attitude, Dai Hao dared not put on airs and could only bow his head and admit his mistake.

"I wouldn't dare! The Star Luo Empire and Shrek Academy will always be friends! This is just my personal matter!"

"Heh, since this is a personal matter, you'll have to pay the price for your actions just now!"

Old Xuan let out a strange laugh, his figure transforming into a blur, appearing like a ghost behind Dai Hao.

Dai Hao's pupils contracted, and his nine spirit rings quickly emitted a bright light.

"First Soul Skill: White Tiger Protective Barrier!"

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

"Fifth Soul Skill, White Tiger Demon God Transformation!"

"Seventh Soul Skill, White Tiger True Form!"

"Eighth Soul Skill, White Tiger Locks the Sky!"

With his soul skills fully unleashed, Dai Hao stacked all the buffs he could, and the berserk power gave him confidence. He threw out a full-force punch to resist Elder Xuan's attack.