Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 577 Risking One's Life to Protect (8K)

Wu Feng wore a smile of amusement, though there was also a hint of embarrassment in his smile. Nevertheless, he stood firmly with Ning Tian.

Huo Hongniang, I'm sorry to offend you!

[For those second only to our parents, we would risk our lives to protect them; if they are taken from us, we must save them.]

At this rate, it'll be taken away again, huh.

His godfather's stern yet disdainful voice echoed in Huo Yuhao's ears, causing Huo Yuhao's gaze to gradually sharpen.

It must not be taken away.

Looking at the five female students in front of him, Huo Yuhao tightened his grip on Wang Dong'er's hand. Five spirit rings fell to the ground one after another. Wang Dong'er gave a mischievous smile, holding Huo Yuhao's hand tightly and feeling the warmth emanating from his palm.

Wang Dong'er's palms gradually became sweaty. She didn't know what he was thinking; she was actually more worried that he wouldn't be able to accept all of this. If that were the case, everything she had done would have been in vain. Even she herself didn't know if she could accept this reality.

Huo Yuhao's series of reactions were genuine, but he still seemed hesitant. Now, she needed to help Huo Yuhao overcome that last bit of hesitation.

"How long are you going to keep lying to yourself?"

Wang Dong's fair fingers tickled Huo Yuhao's palm, making Huo Yuhao's mind confused. He kept saying no, no, but after hearing the words "bride snatching", he subconsciously stepped forward and stood in front of him.

If you don't agree to it yourself, why can't others take it from you?

If you can't even face your own heart anymore, then the thought of losing the other person might only last for a moment, but it has already caused you immense fear.

No matter who stands in your way, crush them; no matter who tries to take away your cherished ones, defeat them.

Suddenly, a place belonging to someone in Huo Yuhao's heart was squeezed out and firmly occupied a part of Huo Yuhao's heart.

Besides his mother, he now has another person he needs to protect.

Her bewildered, memory-filled eyes regained their brilliance, a brilliance she had never seen before.

The large hand holding that soft little hand suddenly became firm. Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong'er and said earnestly, word by word, "I will protect you. I will protect you with all my might. I will not allow anyone to take you away. No one can. This is my heartfelt intention."

Tears streamed down Wang Dong's face in an instant. After much effort, she finally managed to reveal her biggest secret at the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event.

Her inner tension, shyness, fear, and worry all vanished at this moment, amidst the foolish confession of the guy who had been with her for so many years without realizing she was a girl. All that remained was the sweetness within her shyness.

He... he really accepted my identity as a woman.

She knew all too well what Huo Yuhao carried on his shoulders. Someone like Huo Yuhao wouldn't dare to accept a passionate relationship. He would deny it all in his heart and use reason to shut out all beautiful things from his heart.

Although Huo Yuhao didn't say anything else romantic, every word he uttered carried a strong conviction: "I won't allow anyone to take it away from me." The unwavering determination in those words even made Wang Dong'er unconsciously feel somewhat intoxicated.

She finally found that fool who was willing to do anything to protect her.

Why did she subconsciously head straight to Huo Yuhao's Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy after the holiday started?

Besides asking Huo Yuhao for help, how could she not have feelings for Yi Ni? She also really wanted to see that silly guy she used to spend every day with, who would often annoy her.

Just thinking about losing her fills Huo Yuhao with fear, and she feels the same way.

Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely cannot lose Huo Yuhao, no matter what.

There were no other thoughts, no other ideas, only the collision and fusion of two lonely souls.

Being together—these three words are the purpose in themselves. There are no romantic notions, no utilitarian thoughts; there are only these three simple characters: being together.

I've just gotten used to everything from the past, so I can't accept separation, let alone loss.

Now, whatever Huo Yuhao is burdened with or what he has to face, she can finally face it together with him.

Thinking of this, Wang Dong'er's face broke into a wide, unyielding smile.

"I'm an idiot, aren't I?"

Huo Yuhao took a few deep breaths and looked at Wang Dong'er.

"Yes and no."

Wang Dong's fair hands changed their grip, interlocking their fingers with Huo Yuhao's: "Now you're my fool, all I care about."

In the distance, Xiao Xiao, sitting on He Caitou's shoulders, laughed so hard she almost fell off. Her two fair legs swung back and forth, making He Caitou dizzy.

"Xiao Xiao, please tell me quickly, what exactly happened? I still don't understand!"

He Caitou scratched his big head in confusion. Why are there two female versions of Wang Dong on the field? Where did the real Wang Dong go?

Xiao Xiao laughed even harder upon hearing this: "I thought Yuhao was stupid enough, but how come you're even stupider than Yuhao?"

"Those who came to snatch the bride were all women, how could they snatch Wang Dong'er? Even if they were to snatch her, they would snatch Huo Yuhao, the man. This idiot hasn't realized it yet."

The two had already given up their seats. Xiao Xiao knew that a fight was inevitable, so she ran away with He Caitou to spend time together elsewhere. Although their voices were quite loud, Huo Yuhao still couldn't hear them.

Huo Yuhao flicked the Wind Mantis Giant Shadow Slash in his hand, already assuming a fighting stance. Although the five girls all knew that they should be challenging Wang Dong'er, seeing Huo Yuhao's subconscious actions and reactions, they knew that they had no chance at all.

Although he didn't say anything, Huo Yuhao's actions of naturally shielding the other person behind him betrayed his true thoughts, which was more effective than words.

"Excuse me, senior ladies, if you want to steal my bride, you'll have to get past me first."

Huo Yuhao looked serious, his eyes filled with determination, as if he were preparing to join a secret cult.

XiXi: "."

Ling Luochen: "."

Three-Eyed Golden Lion: "."

Ning Tian and Wu Feng: "."

Is it possible—and I mean possible—that you were the one who got robbed?

Wang Dong's body trembled slightly, clearly chuckling to himself: "Yuhao and I will go together, and all the senior sisters can come at us together."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

That's too impulsive. And it's also too arrogant and overconfident.

It's important to understand that while two of the five are at the fifth ring level, the remaining three are genuine sixth-ring Soul Emperors. Furthermore, all five are true inner court students!

"In that case, let me see what you and Yuhao have learned in the past two years."

Ling Luochen nodded first, and the others had no objections. In an instant, spirit rings of various colors slowly fell.

(End of this chapter)