Chapter 306: He's Slandering Shrek!
"In the individual elimination rounds, killing is strictly forbidden. Victory will be determined when one side loses their ability to fight or surrenders I will be the judge of that," the referee announced in a deep voice.
Huo Yuhao and the burly man from the Dragon Slayer Sect both nodded, then moved to opposite ends of the stage, taking their battle stances.
For Huo Yuhao, participating in the Soul Master Tournament was all about dominating the individual rounds as quickly as possible.
This was Sun Moon's first match it was crucial to establish a sense of overwhelming strength, proving that the defending champions were still a force to be feared.
As the strongest member of the Sun Moon team, he could annihilate opponents in an instant, saving time.
As for revealing some of his abilities?
It didn't matter.
Even if his opponents learned some of his techniques, none of them had the strength to counter him.
After all, purely in terms of spiritual power, Huo Yuhao was already on par with a Hyper Douluo.
And in this entire tournament, not a single participant could possibly reach that level.
The Referee's Thoughts
The referee's gaze landed on Huo Yuhao, a flicker of reverence in his eyes.
In truth, he wasn't originally a referee he was an Elder from the Sun Moon Offering Hall.
He was only here because Kong Deming personally assigned him to judge every match involving the Sun Moon team.
This was a precautionary measure Sun Moon's team members were considered the nation's treasures, future powerhouses of the empire.
And among them Huo Yuhao was the most valuable of all.
Though his current strength wasn't the strongest due to his age, his potential was immeasurable.
The referee was determined if necessary, he would sacrifice his life to protect Huo Yuhao.
This young man had revolutionized the world, and his contributions to Sun Moon were etched into history.
Even if Sun Moon Empire were to fall one day, as long as Huo Yuhao survived, there was always a chance to rebuild.
Final Pre Battle Instructions
Raising his right hand, the referee spoke firmly:
"When my hand drops, the match will begin. You may not attack before that any premature attacks will be considered a violation."
Then, he paused.
"As for violating the rules, the punishment is an automatic loss. Of course, there are many other rules, but let's take one example: cheating.
If any team dares to cheat, they will be immediately disqualified."
Mocking Shrek
Laughter erupted across the stands.
The Sun Moon citizens, wearing knowing smirks, turned their eyes toward the Shrek Team's waiting area.
Everyone still remembered Shrek Academy's cheating scandal from the previous tournament.
Jiang Nannan's face burned with embarrassment, and she instinctively turned away, avoiding the crowd's gaze.
Meanwhile, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Wu Feng, Ning Tian, and Xie Huanyue all glared furiously at the laughing spectators.
Inside Shrek Academy, the official stance was clear the so called cheating scandal was nothing but a fabricated conspiracy.
Many students who didn't know the full truth were outraged at the accusations.
Xu Sanshi, despite knowing the truth, stood firm, puffing out his chest and staring down the audience with unwavering determination.
As Shrek Team's captain, he had no choice but to prioritize the academy's reputation and honor.
No matter what, he could not back down.
Elder Xuan's Fury
High above in the sky, Elder Xuan was furious.
"Slander! This is slander against our academy!"
"Cheating?! That was called a 'Strategic Victory Enhancement Plan'!"
"This fool dares to insult Shrek Academy?!"
His hands clenched into fists, his rage boiling over.
"Once I finish my mission, I'll make sure this referee pays the price!"
"Shrek's honor will not be tarnished!"
Cai Mei'er sighed deeply.
She thought to herself the entire cheating scandal was Elder Xuan's fault to begin with.
And yet, despite everything, this man had still managed to reach Rank 98.
If Yan Shaozhe had been the second strongest in Shrek, things might have turned out differently.
The Battle Begins
Below, the referee lowered his hand sharply.
The Dragon Slayer Sect warrior grinned and charged forward.
At the same time, his soul rings flared two yellow, two purple, one black.
A Soul King!
He knew that fighting against a Sun Moon Soul Engineer meant closing the distance as quickly as possible.
And Huo Yuhao?
The boy looked so young he was probably the easiest to defeat.
With a roar, the warrior's muscles bulged, sharp bull horns emerging from his forehead.
His eyes turned earth yellow, exuding a sense of immense weight and power.
But Huo Yuhao simply stood there, his eyes flashing with amusement.
Then, six soul rings emerged around him two yellow, two purple, two black.
Of course, these weren't his real soul ring colors.
He was merely hiding the truth to match conventional expectations.
Revealing his actual soul rings in front of a massive audience was pointless.
The Opponent's Fatal Mistake
This warrior was closing in fast but that only meant he would lose even faster.
The closer the target, the quicker a spiritual attack could take effect.
Huo Yuhao's eyes turned golden.
Soul Shock!
The burly warrior's charge halted instantly.
His eyes lost focus, his body going limp like a puppet with its strings cut.
Then
He dropped from the sky, crashing into the ground.
Fortunately, his martial soul granted him high defense, so he wasn't injured.
Huo Yuhao stood calmly, his expression indifferent.
"Next."
Utter Domination
The referee descended, checked the fallen warrior, and then nodded.
"Huo Yuhao wins. Dragon Slayer Sect, send out your next fighter."
Xu Tianran's Shock
Watching this unfold, Xu Tianran's eyes narrowed.
"Huo Yuhao's spiritual power has already reached Soul Sage levels?"
"Defeating a Soul King with just one attack…"
He chuckled.
"If Dai Hao ever finds out, he's going to regret everything."
"Many people have immigrated to Sun Moon, but Huo Yuhao… he might be the most talented one of them all."
Jing Hongchen's Praise
Jing Hongchen smiled, playing along.
"Your Highness is correct."
"Dai Hao is shortsighted. He failed to recognize the worth of a true gem like Yuhao."
"He is unworthy of the White Tiger Duke title."
"Yuhao's migration to Sun Moon is a blessing for our empire."
"And a devastating loss for Star Luo."
"Truly, the heavens favor the Sun Moon Empire."
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