Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 258 Rapid Progress (10,000 words per day)

It was during this intense period of study and training that the members of the reserve team could feel themselves making progress every day.

Huo Yuhao felt that his soul power was increasing much faster in this high-intensity battle than when he was simply cultivating. Once he found an opportunity to absorb his third soul ring, his soul power level might directly reach level thirty-two.

However, Wang Dong reaped the greatest rewards.

After absorbing the Golden Light Left Arm Bone last time, his cultivation level was already at the peak of level 32. After this recent stimulation, he broke through directly and jumped to level 33.

During the training, Elder Xuan guessed that Huo Yuhao and the other two might be able to successfully advance to level 35 or above before the end of this semester, which is already quite remarkable.

This was another day for Master Xuan to teach.

At this time, the seven members of the reserve team would suspend their classes and wait in the assessment area early in the morning for Master Xuan's instruction.

The same is true today.

However, as soon as they entered the assessment area, they unexpectedly saw some unfamiliar faces, all of whom were inner court disciples wearing red school uniforms.

Huo Yuhao knew quite a few of these people, such as his senior sister Ma Xiaotao, and Chen Zifeng, who used to frequent his barbecue stall. Chen Zifeng's martial soul was the Soul-Chasing Sword, and occasionally when Huo Yuhao helped Ma Xiaotao suppress her evil fire, Chen Zifeng would come over to discuss swordsmanship with him.

Today, Ma Xiaotao seemed to have paid attention to her personal image. Before coming out, she specially combed her long hair into a neat ponytail, making her look clean and tidy.

Wang Dong clearly noticed this and subtly moved closer to Huo Yuhao, giving him a wary look.

Unlike Huo Yuhao's familiarity, Bei Bei and the other three, who had arrived at the assessment area earlier, stood there respectfully. When they occasionally glanced at the red-robed inner court disciples, their gazes held not only envy but also admiration and respect.

The red-clad students of the inner courtyard represent the strongest fighting force of Shrek Academy, and it is they who uphold the glory of Shrek Academy as the number one academy on the continent.

Elder Xuan nodded and said, "Everyone is here. In ten days, the new Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament will begin. I believe you can all guess each other's identities."

"That's right, you are the starters and substitutes for this competition. You are also the new and old generations of Shrek Seven Devils. Today, I'm letting you meet, firstly to get to know each other, and secondly, to let you get to know each other's abilities."

Then, Elder Xuan turned to Huo Yuhao and the other six, "Don't think that you're just going to the competition as spectators. On the contrary, barring any special circumstances, you all have a good chance of making an appearance."

"When we face relatively weak opponents, we will mainly field you guys in the matches. This will better mask the abilities of our starting players."

Before the seven reserve team members could even get excited, Elder Xuan gave them a meaningful look: "Don't get too excited yet. Sending you out to play is inevitable, but you can't afford to lose. If any of you accidentally lose the match, hehe, you know the consequences."

"As long as I live, he can forget about ever entering the inner courtyard again. And you all need to adjust your mindset: in this competition, you are only subordinate to the main team members. Obey orders completely, do you understand?"

"clear!"

The group agreed in unison, including Huo Yuhao.

With his current skill level, even if he were to become a regular member of the team, it would be difficult for him to rank highly.

After all, the Soul Arena is different from the forest chase battle. It has more variables, a more complex environment, and more interference. Huo Yuhao can make full use of his advantages in field battles. If he is prepared to take advantage of others, it will not be difficult for him to kill a few Soul Masters or Soul Kings.

In a place like the Soul Arena, where souls clash head-on, Huo Yuhao can barely function as a Soul King. If he uses all his trump cards, he might be able to instantly kill a Soul King or briefly contend with two Soul Kings. Although Ice Emperor's soul rings and soul bones are effective, the consumption is too great, and Huo Yuhao simply cannot afford it.

Put on your pants first, then your shoes. No matter what you're doing, you have to take it one step at a time.

Elder Xuan nodded and said, "Alright, everyone introduce yourselves and get to know each other. Let's start with the reserve team."

Once everyone's ages were determined, the speaking order for the reserve team was naturally not a problem.

Beibei was the first to step forward. "My name is Beibei, I'm a fifth-year student in the outer academy, and I'm a level 42 Power Attack type Battle Soul Master."

"He Caitou, fourth year of the outer academy, Soul Guidance Department, Level 4 Soul Guidance Master."

As a student of the Soul Guidance Department, He Caitou naturally wouldn't reveal his cultivation level, but rather demonstrate his abilities as a Soul Guidance Master.

"Xu Sanshi, fifth year of the outer academy, level 43 defensive-type Battle Soul Master."

"My name is Jiang Nannan, a fifth-year student in the outer academy, and a level 41 agility-based Battle Soul Master."

When Jiang Nannan confidently stepped forward to introduce herself, the eyes of several male students in the inner courtyard immediately lit up. Jiang Nannan was indeed extremely beautiful; among the girls present, she was definitely the most beautiful in terms of appearance alone.

Xu Sanshi immediately tensed up, staring intently at the senior students from the inner academy opposite him, his face full of vigilance.

Then it was the turn of the three second-year students.

Xiao Xiao shyly smoothed her disheveled hair and stepped out with small steps: "My name is Xiao Xiao, hello everyone. I'm a second-year student in the Outer Academy, a level 31 Soul Master in the Control System."

Goodness, second grade?

The students in the inner courtyard looked at each other in surprise. As the reserve team of the Shrek Seven Devils, there were actually second-year students. But then again, a second-year Soul Master was truly gifted.

"Huo Yuhao, a second-year student, a level 31 control system master, and a level 3 soul master."

Another second-year Soul Master, truly remarkable. A Level 3 Soul Master?

All the inner court disciples were taken aback. A second-year level three soul master? Isn't that a bit exaggerated? You don't need to rest at all?

You haven't neglected either soul power level cultivation or soul tool research.

Finally, it was Wang Dong's turn. He proudly puffed out his chest and said, "Wang Dong, second year of the outer academy, level 33, a powerful attack-type Battle Soul Master."

Goodness, another Soul Master. Are there really so many Soul Masters in the second year now? And it's unbelievable that three of them, who are only in the second year, were able to pass Elder Xuan's Grand Melee test.

For a moment, the students in the inner courtyard couldn't help but glance at Huo Yuhao and the others a few more times. They all knew very well how hasty the chaotic battles that Elder Xuan always put on were, and how difficult it was to become one of the seven people who stayed. It was remarkable that they could do this much when they were only second-year students.

(End of this chapter)