Douluo Continent: The Rebirth of Huo Yuhao

Chapter 10 Joining the Reserve Team

Because there is no precedent, it is easier to get away with it.

Since nothing like this had ever happened before, as long as Huo Yuhao's reasoning was plausible, no one could find fault with it. On his way back, Huo Yuhao had already figured out how to explain things to Xuan Ziwen.

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"What?! You mean you awakened your second martial soul after going out for a while?!" Xuan Ziwen's incredulous voice came from a secret room in the laboratory.

"Yes, teacher, during my recent trip to clear my head, I saw a beautiful and vast lake in the northern region of the Empire. Its vastness seemed to cleanse my soul, bringing me a sense of peace and dispelling the gloom brought on by my previous hardships. Afterwards, my soul power suddenly erupted uncontrollably, a surge of power welling up from within my body. A scorpion with a bright green tail and a shell covered in crystals awakened within me. To my surprise, I discovered that this scorpion was actually my own power, one of my martial souls." Huo Yuhao explained his physical changes with a pre-prepared explanation. He then took off his shirt, showing Xuan Ziwen the Ice Emperor tattoo on his back.

As for whether Xuan Ziwen or the people from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy would notice that the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion on Huo Yuhao's back was different from other scorpions, the Ice Emperor told him there was absolutely no need to worry. Because all the humans who had seen the Ice Emperor were dead.

"How could this be? I've never heard of such a thing before. What exactly happened to you?" Xuan Ziwen still found it unbelievable after hearing Huo Yuhao's explanation. This was simply inconceivable, more perplexing than any other soul tool problem he had encountered.

"Teacher, I don't understand why this happened either, but no matter what, it's a good thing for me. I've gained a new martial soul, and my strength has increased accordingly." Huo Yuhao knew that Xuan Ziwen would never have imagined that his second martial soul was gained from absorbing a million-year-old soul beast.

"That's right. With twin martial souls, you're bound to achieve more than just in the field of Soul Master. Although I don't understand the changes in your body either, it's still a good thing. However, don't announce your awakening of a second martial soul yet. Let me report to the Dean before we discuss it further."

The astonishment brought by Huo Yuhao's second spirit was so great that the equally illogical purple second spirit ring became a mere backdrop, and Xuan Ziwen even forgot to ask about it.

"Okay, teacher, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now," Huo Yuhao said goodbye.

"Wait, you've distracted me a bit, and I forgot to tell you something. You've been selected as a reserve member for this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament," Xuan Ziwen said.

"I was selected too? I just broke through to become a Great Soul Master!" Huo Yuhao was also shocked by Xuan Ziwen's words.

"Hmph, don't forget how much your shared mental detection is helpful to us Soul Masters. With its assistance, we can even release Soul Tools with our eyes closed without missing. Even if you're just a Soul Master, as long as your Soul Skill can last for an entire match, we'll still include you!"

Huo Yuhao understood that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy decided to take him along because the soul skill that Brother Tianmeng provided him was indeed too powerful. "I understand," Huo Yuhao said.

"Good to know. The competition starts in a month, and you will be going to the Star Luo Empire to compete. Go back and prepare. I also need to report your situation to Dean Jing Hongchen." Xuan Ziwen said, giving Huo Yuhao a deep look.

"Alright, I'll be going now, teacher." Huo Yuhao clenched his fist. "The Star Luo Empire, you'll definitely go there too, right? I wonder if you'll recognize me..."

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In a secret room of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen listened to Xuan Ziwen's report.

"Awakening a second martial soul?" Jing Hongchen was also puzzled by Huo Yuhao's physical changes. "I heard that in the original Douluo Continent, there was a sect called the Body Sect that specialized in accepting disciples with Body Martial Souls. In their research, Body Martial Souls can undergo a second awakening. Perhaps Yuhao's changes are related to this second awakening of the Body Martial Soul. Unfortunately, the Body Sect is very mysterious, and our information is very scarce, so we cannot understand what the secrets of the second awakening are."

"The Body Sect? Second Awakening?" Xuan Ziwen seemed extremely unfamiliar with these two terms. As a research-oriented person who focused all his attention on soul tools, he was indifferent to anything other than soul tools, let alone the extremely mysterious Body Sect.

"Alright, Ziwen. You don't need to worry about this. Just know that the changes in Yuhao's body aren't a bad thing. Now that Yuhao has awakened his second martial soul, his physical fitness will definitely improve. Find some time soon to have a comprehensive check-up on his body to see if he has reached the standard for taking those pills."

"Yes, Hall Master. However..." Xuan Ziwen still habitually addressed Jing Hongchen by the title of Hall Master of Mingde Hall, after all, he himself was a member of Mingde Hall.

"Is there anything you want to say?" Jing Hongchen asked, noticing his hesitant expression.

"Master, Yuhao has now awakened a powerful second martial soul, allowing him to cultivate to higher realms without the aid of drugs. Would further enhancement with drugs damage his foundation and limit his future potential?"

"Hehe, Ziwen, I know you value Yuhao as your disciple. But our training for him is by no means forcing growth. The pills I use for him are all top-grade, ensuring no hidden dangers remain. Moreover, I won't provide him with medicines that directly boost his cultivation; they are all top-quality pills that strengthen his foundation and enhance his physical attributes. With a strong body as a foundation, Yuhao can absorb higher-age soul rings and reach higher realms."

Jing Hongchen saw through Xuan Ziwen's worries and comforted him with a smile, saying that Huo Yuhao was a key candidate they had chosen to cultivate into an unprecedented level ten Soul Master, and the cultivation plan had even received the tacit approval of that person in the palace. Jing Hongchen naturally wouldn't do anything foolish like overdrawing Huo Yuhao's potential.

"Yes, Master. Ziwen understands. Ziwen takes his leave." Xuan Ziwen said goodbye.

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Meng Hongchen blocked Huo Yuhao's way, and Huo Yuhao said helplessly:

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

"What is it, Miss Meng Hongchen?"

"Do you know that you've become a reserve team member?" Meng Hongchen asked.

"I just found out."

"Even as a reserve member, you still have to compete. When facing weaker academy teams, reserve members are sent out to fight, the purpose of which is to hide the strength of the official members. Although I know that I chose you because of the amplification your soul skills provide to soul masters, one soul ring is still too weak."

"I know you've already broken through to level 20 but haven't acquired a Soul Ring yet. A one-ring Soul Master would damage the reputation of our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. There's still a month until the official competition starts, so I'll trouble myself to accompany you to hunt a Soul Beast." Meng Hongchen said proudly to Huo Yuhao.

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(End of this chapter)