Chapter 35: Divine Consciousness
Looking at the battle armor Huo Yuhao handed to Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei, the participating students all showed envious expressions.
After Huo Yuhao exchanged a few words with everyone, the atmosphere finally became less heavy.
Several senior students from the inner court also came over.
Yao Haoxuan patted Cici's shoulder and said jokingly, "Cici, do you like Yuhao? Why are you in such a good mood lately, even though your spot in the main team was replaced?"
Cici immediately stammered, unable to speak. Seeing everyone's gazes becoming increasingly strange and about to misunderstand, she finally took out a set of battle armor.
After seeing Cici wearing a full set of One-Word Battle Armor, Yao Haoxuan and the others immediately understood everything.
If they had to choose, they would be quite willing to exchange a spot in the main team for a One-Word Battle Armor.
That was a battle armor that could provide a boost all the way up to rank 70, superior to ordinary ten-thousand-year Spirit Bones, not to mention it could also help them get closer to Huo Yuhao.
If Huo Yuhao had time someday and they prepared the materials, asking him to help upgrade it to Two-Word Battle Armor would truly be a huge profit.
Seeing this, Yao Haoxuan immediately went to Xuan Zi's side and shamelessly said, "Xuan Zi, look, Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei has battle armor now, and his strength is definitely a bit stronger than mine. How about you consider replacing me with a reserve spot?"
With Yao Haoxuan taking the lead, Gongyang Mo also followed closely, and even the usually aloof Ling Luochen spoke up in agreement.
This made Xuan Zi quite angry. The ten-thousand-year honor of Shrek Academy was actually less important than battle armor in the eyes of these youngsters.
Yan Shaozhe, seeing Xuan Zi's face turning red with anger, quickly came over to persuade him.
"Don't be too angry, old man. If I were young back then, and someone offered to exchange a performance match spot for a set of battle armor that could let me fight a rank 70 at rank 50, I might not have been able to resist the temptation."
Yan Shaozhe originally valued Shrek's ten-thousand-year honor as much as Xuan Zi, but after personally witnessing the amplification effect of Huo Yuhao's battle armor, he instantly understood.
When everyone else can fight a rank 70 at rank 50, and a rank 90 at rank 70, what honor is there to insist on? Practicality is the most important.
After all, even if Yan Shaozhe cared about face now, he was truly getting beaten.
Ever since Qian Duoduo equipped a set of Two-Word Battle Armor, Yan Shaozhe had never won a spar against him, and Qian Duoduo would still come to spar with him for no reason.
Xuan Zi listened to Yan Shaozhe's words, wanting to argue a few points, but ultimately couldn't come up with any reasons.
He could only angrily say to Yao Haoxuan, "Alright, then you can switch with Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei. However, since you're doing it voluntarily, there won't be any compensation."
Upon hearing this, Yao Haoxuan instantly became serious.
"Xuan Zi, what are you saying? It has always been my dream to fight for the academy's ten-thousand-year honor. I will certainly not give up this honor."
For a moment, the surroundings were filled with a joyful atmosphere, making Huo Yuhao laugh. This was a true master of changing faces.
"Alright, no more joking. We still have a long way to go, so we need to speed up. Shao Zhe and I will take you for a ride."
Huo Yuhao decisively chose Yan Shaozhe. Having Xuan Zi lead people was simply a roller coaster-like experience.
Although he himself could keep up with the speed of a Titled Douluo, the consumption of spirit power could not be supplemented by his Spirit Core, so long-distance travel was still a bit lacking.
Several inner court disciples had already chosen Yan Shaozhe early on, while the remaining outer court students who hadn't reacted in time experienced a free, extra-long, seatbelt-less roller coaster ride.
As everyone got closer to the Mingdou Mountain Range, dozens of figures became clearly visible.
On the only path from the academy to the Mingdou Mountain Range, a middle-aged man stood there with dozens of soldiers.
Huo Yuhao had already discovered their location with his mental detection. He immediately activated his battle armor and flew towards them with Yan Shaozhe.
Xuan Zi disliked these formalities. After putting down the students, he concealed his figure.
"Thank you all for coming to help us clear out this evil Spirit Master organization. I am White Tiger Duke Dai Hao, and this is my garrison."
"This must be Dean Yan of Shrek Academy, and the one next to him should be Yuhao."
Listening to Dai Hao's slightly respectful words, Yan Shaozhe casually replied, "I am no longer the Dean, but I think it would be better for White Tiger Duke to address Yuhao as the Sea God Pavilion's successor."
Dai Hao looked a bit awkward upon hearing this and quickly explained to Huo Yuhao, "I didn't mean anything by it. I also didn't know about your mother's situation, and I didn't even know you existed..."
Huo Yuhao immediately interrupted Dai Hao's remaining words.
"Stop, White Tiger Duke. I believe that as the Sea God Pavilion's successor, I am fully qualified to be your equal."
"If you finish that sentence, I can completely interpret it as a provocation to the Sea God Pavilion."
"Furthermore, I made it very clear that from now on, there is only one possibility: Sea Gods Pavilion Master Huo Yuhao."
"I have also instructed the relevant officials of the Star Luo Empire to move my mother's tombstone to Shrek City."
Upon hearing this, Dai Hao could only say sorry and then left somewhat dejectedly.
Dai Yueheng, who was mixed among the students, silently shed tears at this moment. From the moment Dai Hao greeted them until he left, he never gave Dai Yueheng a single glance.
Dai Yueheng knew that he had been completely abandoned. Dai Hao was avoiding him to prevent displeasing Huo Yuhao.
Dai Yueheng repeatedly tried to convince himself that as the Star Luo Empire's highest general, it was understandable for Dai Hao to avoid him for the greater good.
But watching his mother about to die of illness, and his father no longer caring about him, Dai Yueheng simply couldn't hold back.
For his own father to avoid him, how tragic was that?
Looking at the departing Dai Hao, Dai Yueheng seemed to have finally made up his mind. A special look appeared in his eyes.
He would never allow his life to end silently in some corner of the future. Even if he were to die, he had to die for a worthy cause.
Then, Huo Yuhao, who had just received a map of the Mingdou Mountain Range from a soldier, felt a warning from the Destiny Power.
There was something not quite right about the five-ring evil Spirit King he was about to face.
Huo Yuhao had previously thought it was because Xuan Zi was too careless and underestimated the enemy, which led to this strongest Spirit King in history causing severe damage to the main team and escaping from a rank 98 Super Douluo.
However, just now, with the help of his powerful mental force and Destiny Power, Huo Yuhao discovered a faint but definite divine force aura in the mountain range.
"This Death God Messenger might truly have some connection with the Death God. Was it just because he was completely countered by Electrolux that he didn't display it? If so, could I try to acquire that divine force?"
Huo Yuhao thought to himself, then entered his Spirit Sea to discuss the matter with Electrolux, Snow Empress, and his other spirit entities.
Upon hearing this, Electrolux immediately seized the time to give Huo Yuhao a crash course, teaching him several simple necromancy spells overnight.
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