Chapter 207 The Sky Curtain is Exposed, Shrek Academy to Participate in the Mingdu Demolition Plan?
[And at this moment, in the dark world.]
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
The sky was overcast, and the distant city silhouettes exuded a metallic, cold hardness.
This is the venue for the new Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament.
Unlike previous years, this time, the people walking at the front of the procession were not in Shrek Academy's iconic school uniforms.
["Look, that's the Tang Clan's flag," a Soul Master in the crowd said, pointing to a group of young people dressed in dark blue outfits.]
At the very front of the group sat Huo Yuhao in a wheelchair.
His face remained pale, a thick blanket covered his legs, his hands were crossed on his knees, and his eyes held a suppressed calm.
Behind him were Wang Dong'er, He Caitou, and other Tang Clan disciples.
This year, they did not represent Shrek Academy; instead, they fought under the name of the Tang Sect, attempting to revive the sect's glory.
On the other side, the Shrek Academy team was equally eye-catching.
The leading girl had long, pinkish-gold hair and an imposing presence; she held a golden dragon spear in her hand. That was Wang Qiu'er.
She led the Shrek Academy members, creating a completely different aura from the Tang Sect.
When the Soul Masters of the Underworld witnessed this scene, murmurs rose and fell. Their tense nerves relaxed slightly, but they were also filled with more doubts.
"They didn't even show the story of Black Tang San directly?" An old Soul Master from the underworld stroked his beard and said with some surprise.
"I thought the screen would cut directly to Tang San in the Dark World. But, given Huo Yuhao's current state of being crippled, can he really still compete in the Dark World?"
"Yes, the Soul Master Competition is a real, hard-fought battle." Another young Soul Master looked at Huo Yuhao in the wheelchair on the screen, his tone tinged with doubt.
"He can't even stand up. Going on stage in this condition is just a disgrace to the Tang Clan. It seems that the future of this underworld is destined to be a tough battle."
The scene on the screen quickly switched to a group stage match.
The opponents are elites from a long-established advanced Soul Master academy.
The opposing captain looked at Huo Yuhao in his wheelchair, his eyes revealing undisguised contempt.
"Does the Tang Sect have no one left? Sending a cripple to his death?" The opposing captain sneered, his martial soul instantly activating, unleashing a powerful surge of soul force straight towards Huo Yuhao.
Facing the oncoming attack, Hei Huo Yuhao didn't even lift an eyelid. His double pupils instantly blazed with a deep blue light, and an extremely pure and immense mental pressure, like a tangible wall, swept across the entire area.
"Since you can't see my existence, then I'll show you how insignificant you are." Hei Huo Yuhao's voice was extremely calm.
Immediately afterward, a petite figure radiating extreme cold appeared and disappeared behind him. The Snow Empress's spirit let out a soft groan, and the temperature in the entire arena instantly plummeted to freezing.
The captain who rushed over didn't even have time to unleash his second soul skill before his body went limp due to the intense mental shock. His legs buckled, and he collapsed to his knees in front of the wheelchair, his entire body covered in a fine layer of frost.
[Huo Yuhao didn't even move a finger; with just that terrifying mental interference and Xue Di's support, he threw the entire opposing team into chaos.]
When the Soul Masters of the Underworld saw this scene, their initial doubts vanished, replaced by a complex sense of amazement.
"It seems that Huo Yuhao from the underworld is still quite powerful," a rogue Soul Master remarked with a sigh.
"Even though his body was crippled, his mental strength and that special soul still gave him the ability to fight beyond his level. This kind of willpower truly deserves the title of 'monster'."
"It's really impressive, but the scene is too depressing," another Soul Master sighed.
"Look at his expression, it's a deathly calm. Although he won, compared to Bai Yuhao, who was so spirited and could even chat and laugh with Elder Xuan, this Hei Yuhao has lived a really tough life. This strength was practically earned with his life and dignity."
This sympathy arising from the contrast deepened the sympathy people in the underworld had for Huo Yuhao.
[The visuals on the backdrop begin to play at an accelerated pace.]
The Tang Clan team fought their way through the competition, demonstrating astonishing teamwork and explosive power.
Even when facing the Snow Demon Sect team disguised as the Body Sect, after a fierce battle, Hei Huo Yuhao still managed to tear apart their defenses and achieve final victory by relying on his shared mental detection and the Snow Empress's killing move.
However, as the scene progressed to the latter half of the preliminary round, the atmosphere suddenly took a strange turn.
The scene shifts from the noisy stadium to a dimly lit, enclosed room.
That's the hotel where the competition organizing committee is located.
Hei Xuanzi sat at the head of the table, his expression extremely solemn, a chicken leg clutched in his hand, yet he hesitated to take a bite. Opposite him were Princess Xu Jiujiu, representing the Star Luo Empire, and Princess Vina, representing the Heavenly Soul Empire.
At this moment, in the sky...
Princess Xu Jiujiu extended her slender fingertip and drew a heavy circle on a top-secret map in front of her.
[That area is marked as the core defensive zone heavily fortified by the Sun and Moon Empire during the tournament.]
"Elder Xuan, you understand the current situation better than we do." Xu Jiujiu raised his head, his tone cold and direct. "The Sun Moon Empire's soul guidance technology has already created a massive gap. If we don't take advantage of their shift in defensive focus during this competition to completely destroy their strategic arsenal, once a full-scale war breaks out, the Douluo Three Kingdoms will be powerless to fight back. Therefore, the Star Luo Empire earnestly requests the assistance of Shrek Academy."
Princess Vina nodded slightly and added, "The Heavenly Soul Empire has also reached a consensus. Moreover, the Body Sect will also send representatives. The Poison Undying Sect Master stated that as long as Shrek Academy is willing to take the lead, they are willing to provide flank cover. Elder Xuan, this is not only for the safety of the empire, but also for the balance of the entire continent."
Hei Xuanzi put down the chicken leg he hadn't eaten, his eyes filled with a solemnity born of a sense of duty. He glanced at the two princesses and spoke in a hoarse voice, "You mean to send these children who are participating in the competition on this dangerous infiltration mission with a near-certain death?"
"They are members of the Tang Sect, and even more so, students of Shrek Academy," Xu Jiujiu retorted expressionlessly. "Huo Yuhao's mental detection is crucial to the plan. For the sake of the millions of civilians in the Three Kingdoms, this is necessary. Elder Xuan, please make the decision."
(End of chapter)