Chapter 307: A Crushing Victory
Xu Tianran smiled in agreement with Jing Hongchen's words.
After all, Huo Yuhao's arrival had undeniably brought significant changes to the Sun Moon Empire.
With Huo Yuhao, future wars would surely proceed more smoothly, bringing Xu Tianran closer to his dream of unifying the Douluo Continent and becoming a ruler for the ages.
"Let's see how many opponents Huo Yuhao can defeat in the individual elimination rounds," Xu Tianran mused. "But that's just one part of the competition there's still the team battle. Jing Hall Master, Huo Yuhao must not be injured. Have him step down after a while and let others take over. There's no need to push too hard."
Jing Hongchen sighed inwardly.
Huo Yuhao already had his first soul core, and his spiritual power had reached the tangible realm, on par with a Hyper Douluo. Even if the entire Dragon Slayer Sect fought him together, they wouldn't stand a chance.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. I have complete confidence in Yuhao. It's just the individual elimination round he won't be injured," Jing Hongchen replied.
Of course, he couldn't openly reveal that Huo Yuhao had already achieved a soul core at the Soul Emperor level that was simply too shocking. The fewer people who knew, the better.
Xu Tianran remained skeptical but said, "Very well, Hall Master Jing, I'll be watching to see what surprises Huo Yuhao brings me."
Dragon Slayer Sect's Battle Strategy
Over in the Dragon Slayer Sect's waiting area, a small framed young man named Feng Shen stared grimly at the stage.
"Our vice captain lost that fast?! How is that possible?!"
Going up against the defending champions, he already knew their team was unlucky and that defeat was inevitable.
Still, he at least wanted to put up a good fight.
But he never expected their vice captain to lose so pathetically not even touching Huo Yuhao's clothes before getting crushed by a single spiritual skill.
This was a complete disgrace to their sect.
The Dragon Slayer Sect's captain turned to Feng Shen.
"This Huo Yuhao is truly strong," he admitted. "As expected of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's captain he's a formidable opponent, and we need to take him seriously.
"But according to Shrek Academy's research, Sun Moon's Soul Engineers rely on pills to boost their cultivation. That's why they need soul tools to enhance their strength."
He looked at Feng Shen with determination.
"You're up next. Your speed is the highest among us. Defeat him before he can activate his spiritual attacks."
As the captain saw it, Huo Yuhao was undoubtedly powerful, but as a Soul Engineer, he must have a weakness in close combat.
If Feng Shen closed the distance quickly and launched rapid attacks, he would have a chance to overwhelm him.
Even if Feng Shen failed, he would at least force Huo Yuhao to expend some of his spiritual energy, giving their next fighter a better shot.
After all, soul power could be replenished with Sealed Milk Bottles, but there were no similar tools for recovering spiritual energy.
"Got it, Captain," Feng Shen responded.
Although he was also a Soul King, his speed far surpassed their vice captain's.
He was supremely confident in his agility.
No matter how strong Huo Yuhao's spiritual skills were, they would take time to activate.
The Second Round Begins
Feng Shen flew onto the stage and faced Huo Yuhao, his expression turning serious.
He cupped his hands.
"Dragon Slayer Sect, Feng Shen. Please guide me."
Huo Yuhao nodded politely and responded, "Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Huo Yuhao."
The referee raised his right hand then dropped it sharply.
Lightning Speed A Fatal Mistake
The moment the match began, Feng Shen exploded into motion.
His soul rings flared two yellow, two purple, one black and an eagle's piercing cry echoed through the air.
Dark blue wings sprouted from his arms, crackling with purple lightning.
In the blink of an eye, he vanished from sight.
Even many spectators couldn't follow his movements only streaks of purple lightning zigzagging toward Huo Yuhao.
Compared to their vice captain, Feng Shen was weaker in cultivation, but in speed, he was far superior.
However, to Huo Yuhao's eyes, Feng Shen was actually moving too slowly.
Under his Spiritual Detection, every tiny movement was perfectly recorded in his mind as a clear image.
Nothing escaped his awareness.
The Deadly Approach
Feng Shen's heart pounded as his black soul ring lit up.
Purple lightning surged around him.
His fifth soul skill required a few seconds to charge.
By his calculations, he would finish charging just as he reached Huo Yuhao allowing him to strike a decisive blow.
The distance between them rapidly shrank, yet Huo Yuhao remained motionless.
Clearly, the boy couldn't keep up with his speed.
Feng Shen smirked.
"Too young," he thought.
"He has no experience dealing with this kind of attack.
"This match is mine."
Even Xu Tianran, watching from the high platform, furrowed his brow.
He felt that Huo Yuhao might be in trouble.
However, he wasn't too worried.
Given Jing Hongchen's favoritism, Huo Yuhao must have several automatic defense soul tools on him.
"He's only seventeen, but already a Soul Emperor. Undeniably talented, but… his battle instincts are lacking. He needs more training."
Xu Tianran quickly evaluated the situation.
Instant Defeat
Slap!
Huo Yuhao casually extended his right hand and placed it directly on Feng Shen's head.
In an instant
Feng Shen felt an overwhelming pressure crash down on him.
His mind blanked as a suffocating spiritual force engulfed him.
His fifth soul skill had finished charging, yet
He couldn't move.
He couldn't even think of resisting.
Huo Yuhao effortlessly lifted Feng Shen and tossed him off the stage.
Members of the Dragon Slayer Sect rushed forward to catch their fallen teammate.
Huo Yuhao stood calmly and said, "Next."
A Spectacle of Strength
His spiritual power alone was already on par with a Hyper Douluo.
With the Dragon King Soul Bone, he could also unleash Dragon's Might a spiritual pressure attack.
Defeating a mere Soul King was child's play.
Huo Yuhao had waited for Feng Shen to get as close as possible before attacking to maximize the psychological impact.
After all
He wasn't afraid of any team targeting him.
If the Dragon Slayer Sect knew what was good for them, they would forfeit now.
The Referee's Verdict
The referee immediately declared the result.
"Huo Yuhao wins."
He looked at Huo Yuhao with undisguised admiration.
Another crushing victory.
The Captain's Desperation
The Dragon Slayer Sect's captain clenched his fists.
"Even in close combat… he's this strong?"
Their fastest fighter had been effortlessly defeated.
There was no hope left.
How could they possibly win this match?
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