Douluo Continent: The Purple Dragon's Roar, the End of the Dark Abyss

Huo Yuhao raised his head, his eyes filled with a mixture of trepidation and longing, and softly asked Bei Bei, "Brother Bei Bei, do you know what the application requirements are for Shrek Academy?"

Beibei nodded and said confidently, "I know that, of course. The age must be between twelve and thirteen, and the soul power must be at least level fifteen. If it can reach level twenty, the assessment can be waived and the student can be admitted exceptionally."

Upon hearing this harsh condition, Huo Yuhao's eyes, which had just lit up, instantly dimmed, his face filled with disappointment, and he replied softly, "So that's how it is..."

Beibei keenly sensed the change in his emotions, and with a sudden thought, she quickly asked, "Brother Yuhao, you... haven't you met Shrek Academy's minimum admission standards?"

Huo Yuhao nodded bitterly, his voice as soft as a breeze: "Yes, my soul power is currently... only level ten."

"What? Level 10?"

Beibei was startled and almost blurted out, her face filled with disbelief: "How old are you this year? What is your martial soul? What level is your innate soul power?"

"My martial soul is an eye, called the Spirit Eye, with innate soul power... Level 1," Huo Yuhao replied in a low voice.

Beibei frowned, her face full of doubt: "This shouldn't be the case. Eyes belong to the top-tier body spirit, with extremely terrifying potential. Their innate spirit power should not only be level one."

Huo Yuhao could only smile wryly and make up the most plausible excuse: "Maybe it's because I was malnourished as a child and my physical condition is too poor."

Beibei nodded thoughtfully, accepting the explanation for the time being.

Just then, Tang Ya, who was wolfing down her grilled fish, spoke up, her words muffled: "Brother Yuhao, don't be discouraged! As long as you join our Tang Sect, you'll get a direct admission to Shrek Academy without taking the entrance exam!"

Huo Yuhao suddenly raised his head, his dim eyes instantly flashing with dazzling light, and asked almost impatiently, "Really? Then... then can I join your Tang Sect?"

Tang Ya hesitated slightly upon hearing this, after all, Huo Yuhao's talent was really too ordinary, but considering the current decline of the Tang Clan, she still gritted her teeth and nodded: "Okay! But Yuhao, you have to help out in the Tang Clan's kitchen for a while first, as a trial period, after which you can officially become a Tang Clan disciple."

After saying that, she quickly winked at Beibei, signaling him to say a few good words for her.

Before Bei Bei could even speak, Huo Yuhao nodded vigorously, beaming with joy, "I'm willing! I'm willing to do anything!"

Tang Ya was overjoyed and immediately said to Bei Bei, "Bei Bei, quick, show Yu Hao our Tang Clan's ultimate technique, let him have a good look!"

"it is good."

Bei Bei stepped forward in response, calmly demonstrating the five great martial arts techniques of the Tang Sect to Huo Yuhao one by one—

The Mysterious Heaven Skill, which focuses on internalizing one's aura and tempering the physical body;

A purple-level demonic eye that sees through all things and dispels all illusions;

The elusive and unpredictable Ghostly Steps, with unparalleled evasion;

Controlling and deflecting force, mastering all things—the art of controlling cranes and capturing dragons;

And a hundred methods for using hidden weapons that are incredibly skillful and can kill without leaving a trace.

His every move was fluid and graceful, leaving Huo Yuhao speechless with admiration.

"Brother Beibei, after I officially join the Tang Sect, can I learn these things too?" Huo Yuhao asked excitedly.

Beibei smiled gently: "Of course, once you join the Tang Clan, you'll be one of us, and we'll teach you all the secrets of the Tang Clan."

After the demonstration, Beibei sat back down next to Ye Linyi and asked in a low voice with curiosity, "Linyi, what level is your soul power now? Judging from your aura, it shouldn't be low, right?"

Ye Linyi took a bite of the grilled fish and said casually, "Thirty-three."

"How many?! Thirty-three?!"

Beibei suddenly raised her voice, so shocked she almost jumped up, her eyes fixed on Ye Linyi as if she were looking at some monster.

Ye Linyi tilted his head in confusion: "Level 33, is there a problem?"

Bei Bei's exclamation instantly drew the attention of Huo Yuhao, who was grilling fish, and Tang Ya, who was gluttonous.

With her mouth still full of fish, Tang Ya asked indistinctly, "Beibei, what are you shouting for? What's thirty-three?"

Huo Yuhao also looked over with a puzzled expression.

Beibei took a deep breath, forcibly calming her turbulent emotions, and said, word by word, "Tang Ya, Brother Lin Yi... his soul power is level thirty-three."

"puff--"

Tang Ya nearly spat out a mouthful of fish, her eyes widening in disbelief as she pressed, "How much did you say?!"

"Thirty-three," Beibei repeated.

Huo Yuhao stood there completely stunned, his mind blank. A level 33 Soul Master?

In his eyes, this was already an unattainable top-tier expert!

Tang Ya put down the grilled fish and carefully examined Ye Linyi. The more she looked, the faster her heart beat, and a blush unconsciously rose on her cheeks. She secretly muttered to herself: How come I didn't notice before that he's so good-looking... Strong and handsome, he's simply perfect!

Unaware of Tang Ya's unusual behavior, Bei Bei continued to press, "Lin Yi, are you twelve or thirteen years old this year?"

"twelve."

After Ye Linyi finished speaking, he ignored the three people's shocked and distorted expressions, lowered his head and continued to concentrate on eating the grilled fish in his hand, as if what he had just said was just a trivial matter.

At twelve years old, he was already a level thirty-three Soul Master!

This news was like a thunderbolt, exploding wildly in the hearts of Bei Bei, Tang Ya, and Huo Yuhao, and each of them had completely different thoughts.

Huo Yuhao was filled with bitterness and inferiority: If I had half of Ye Linyi's talent, would my mother still be alive...?

(Tang San, hidden in the shadows, nodded silently: Don't worry, I'm definitely going to die. The script has already been written.)

Beibei's eyes were serious as she secretly made up her mind: Ye Linyi is definitely a peerless genius cultivated by a top power. I must befriend him. He will surely achieve great things in the future.

Tang Ya's eyes lit up as she started to make a plan: If I had half of his talent, the revival of the Tang Sect would be just around the corner! But if... I could just bring him directly into the Tang Sect, wouldn't the Tang Sect be instantly revived?

Feeling a little uncomfortable under the gazes of the three, Ye Linyi coughed lightly and said, "As long as you cultivate diligently, you will one day reach my level."

Huo Yuhao nodded as if he understood, and then focused on grilling the fish again.

Beibei fell into deep thought.

Tang Ya then took immediate action, moving closer to Ye Linyi and asking with a sweet smile, "Ye Linyi, have you joined any sect or faction yet?"

Ye Linyi shook his head and answered decisively, "No."

Beibei's eyes flickered, and she immediately guessed what Tang Ya was thinking.

Sure enough, Tang Ya's eyes lit up, and she quickly pressed her advantage: "So what do you think of our Tang Clan?"

Ye Linyi feigned confusion: "Tang Clan?"

"That's right!" Tang Ya puffed out her chest, her face full of pride. "It's the Tang Sect, founded ten thousand years ago by the Sea God Tang San, a sect that once shook the world!"

Ye Linyi pretended to suddenly realize something and dragged out an "Oh".

Tang Ya looked at him expectantly, her voice tinged with nervousness: "Lin Yi, would you be interested in... joining our Tang Clan?"

Although she was prepared to be rejected, she still clung to a sliver of hope.

Huo Yuhao also stopped what he was doing and listened attentively.

Beibei stared intently at Ye Linyi, awaiting his answer.

Ye Linyi smiled faintly, his tone calm yet firm: "I'm sorry, I don't plan to join any sect."

The expected answer still caused Tang Ya's smile to vanish instantly, her disappointment barely concealed: "Okay..."

Beibei sighed softly, not surprised at all.

Huo Yuhao lowered his head and continued grilling the last fish.

Ye Linyi dusted off the crumbs from his hands, stood up, and said, "Alright, I've almost finished eating. It's time to get going. See you at Shrek!"

Beibei quickly stood up to see him off: "Okay, see you at Shrek! Take care on your journey!"

Just then, Huo Yuhao finished grilling the last fish and handed it to Tang Ya, who was still savoring the meal. He then slung his bag over his shoulder and said, "Brother Bei Bei, Sister Xiao Ya, I'm going into the forest to get a spirit ring too."

Beibei urged again, "Brother Yuhao, are you really not coming with us? More people means more safety."

Huo Yuhao shook his head, his eyes resolute: "No, Brother Bei Bei, I want to try it myself."

"Okay, be careful and run away immediately if you encounter any danger," Beibei instructed.

"Um!"

Huo Yuhao waved his hand, resolutely turned around, and walked towards the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Beibei stood there, silently keeping the gluttonous Tang Ya company, watching the small, thin figure gradually disappear into the dense forest.

……

In the shadows of the dense forest, Ye Linyi did not go far, but hid in the treetops, watching Huo Yuhao's every move from above.

A slight smile played on his lips as he muttered to himself, "Is it finally about to begin...? The iconic scene is about to unfold."

From Ye Linyi's perspective, Huo Yuhao continued to venture deeper into the forest, and the aura of the soul beasts around him became increasingly dangerous.

Not long after, a menacing black shadow suddenly darted out from the bushes and blocked his way.

With its gray-black fur, sharp claws, and ferocious aura, it is none other than the infamous God-Slayer Wind Baboon from the original work!

Ye Linyi's spirits instantly lifted, and he almost shouted out excitedly, "Here it comes! This is the guy! He almost killed Dai Yuhao, the future Level One Emotion God, with one punch! The strongest ten-year soul beast in history, bar none!"

In the arena, Huo Yuhao dared not be careless in the face of the ferocious wind baboon. He immediately flashed a golden light between his brows, activated his Spirit Eye Martial Soul, and drew the White Tiger Dagger from his waist, ready for battle.

The wind baboon pounded its chest frantically, letting out angry roars, and suddenly leaped forward, charging at the enemy with a fierce gust of wind.

Huo Yuhao had no soul skills at all, and could only rely on his spiritual eyes to predict and barely dodge, passively defending himself.

The wind baboon gathered its strength and slammed its fist heavily towards Huo Yuhao's defensive position!

Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth and endured the force. The immense power instantly caused his feet to leave two deep marks on the ground, and he was forced to retreat more than ten meters before regaining his balance. His chest heaved.

The baboon, not one to back down, leaped up the tall tree in a few strides and, taking advantage of its high vantage point, swooped down!

Huo Yuhao sensed the danger in advance with his spiritual eyes and managed to dodge to the side, but he was still scratched on the arm by the wind baboon's sharp claws, and a sharp pain came.

Immediately afterwards, Feng Feifei punched Huo Yuhao in the chest!

Forced into a corner, Huo Yuhao could only wildly wield the White Tiger Dagger in a desperate counterattack, fighting for his life.

boom--

Huo Yuhao was violently thrown away, crashing heavily into a thick tree trunk before sliding to the ground.

The ferocious wind baboon, its upper body also wrapped with a pure white ten-year soul ring, swayed, and finally leaned weakly against the tree, completely lifeless.

The god-slayer, the Wind Baboon, has completed the most glorious mission of its life and made a glorious exit.

Having survived this life-or-death battle, Huo Yuhao collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his face filled with despair and confusion. For the first time, he deeply understood the cruelty and hardship of the path of a Soul Master.

He lowered his head, his voice choked with emotion, tears welling in his eyes: "Mom, I almost couldn't even defeat a common ten-year-old soul beast... If it had been a hundred-year-old or even thousand-year-old soul beast, I would have already gone to see you. I'm so weak, how can I ever avenge you..."

He was completely enveloped by endless confusion and helplessness.

He slowly closed his eyes, leaned against the tree trunk to rest, utterly exhausted.

Just as he completely lost hope for the future, a voice, without warning and even somewhat smug, resounded deep within his soul, filled with endless emotion and excitement: "Finally... I've encountered a human with purely spiritual attributes! Too bad I can't cry, otherwise I'd be weeping buckets right now!"