"Complete second awakening?" Huo Yuhao asked in confusion.
"Yes, although your eye martial soul had already undergone a second awakening, it wasn't fully awakened, so you couldn't use the secret method to enhance your strength with your body martial soul," Du Busi said with a smile.
"And haven't you noticed that after releasing your martial soul, the colorful vertical pupil shadow behind you can't be retracted? Do you think we of the Body Sect would allow others to identify us so easily when we take action? Naturally, there's a way to conceal the light of a second awakening."
"But first, you must complete the full second awakening of your body martial soul. Remember, you must resist the soul power pressure I release with all your strength. Don't give up until you reach your limit."
The air between Huo Yuhao and Du Busi twisted instantly, rippling like water waves, but there was no tangible sensation.
In that instant, Huo Yuhao's face changed dramatically, and he took a step back, immediately releasing his Flame God Eyes martial soul.
Knowing Huo Yuhao's level of second awakening and the formidable strength he displayed during the freshman assessment, Du Busi instantly released the soul power pressure of a high-level Soul Elder.
The terrifying pressure around him surged violently like crashing waves. The powerful force immediately acted on every part of Huo Yuhao's body, and he even heard the faint sound of his bones creaking under the pressure.
At the same time, the colorful vertical pupil shadow behind Huo Yuhao suddenly burst with radiance. The brilliant light fused into Huo Yuhao's body, helping him completely neutralize the intense pressure from Du Busi.
Du Bushi's expression changed. He had already guessed that the level of Huo Yuhao's second awakening was extraordinary, but he hadn't expected it to reach this level. The high-ranking martial soul's pressure made Huo Yuhao entirely immune to the intense pressure he released, which was beyond his expectations.
"Ah, it seems I'm going to have to exert myself today," Du Busi said with a wry smile, as his body suddenly glowed with dark green light.
Behind him appeared a humanoid shadow, as if cast in gold, representing the golden-level awakening only attainable by the Body Sect's patriarchs. Once he released his martial soul, Du Busi's aura became domineering and fierce.
Even though Huo Yuhao's martial soul level surpassed Du Busi's, the disparity in their strength was too vast. The advantage of a high-ranking martial soul also had its limits. Faced with a chasm-like gap in strength, Huo Yuhao once again felt the overwhelming pressure enveloping him.
With each distortion of the air, Huo Yuhao felt as though his body would be crushed by the immense pressure. This sensation was unlike anything he had experienced facing other powerful individuals.
While the pressure from Dragon God Douluo Mu En and Xuanzi had been significant, it had been more psychological. This was his first time experiencing such powerful soul-force-induced pressure.
As time passed, Du Busi's astonishment grew. The pressure he exerted had increased from the Soul Elder level to the Soul Ancestor level, and even a level thirty-nine Soul Master might not have been able to withstand it.
Huo Yuhao in front of him was even more exceptional than he had imagined. It seemed that the Body Sect's trip to Shrek had indeed been worthwhile.
Huo Yuhao's own experience was also quite peculiar. Although he had swallowed the Yi Shi Dan that Yao Lao had refined for him, a substantial amount of its medicinal power was still stored in his body. After all, the Yi Shi Dan's medicinal power was long-lasting, continually improving his physique and enhancing the quality of his soul power.
However, in this situation, Huo Yuhao found that the hidden medicinal power of the Yi Shi Dan within his body was being rapidly absorbed. The immense medicinal energy made his body more resilient, and the Burning Technique was operating frantically, dissolving wave after wave of pressure.
Du Busi was starting to sweat on his forehead. If he were helping other disciples of the Body Sect undergo their second martial soul awakening, it wouldn't even require his intervention unless it was a genius of the Silver level who would warrant his personal assistance.
But Huo Yuhao was completely different. Given his second awakening level, only Du Bushi had the strength and qualifications among those present to help Huo Yuhao complete the second awakening of his body martial soul.
Helping other Black Iron or Bronze level disciples with their second awakening was like using a sharp saw to cut wood. But now, Du Busi felt like he was using an iron pickaxe to mine metal. Despite the progress, the pickaxe itself was suffering significant wear and tear.
Sweat continuously dripped from Huo Yuhao's clothes, which were now entirely clinging to his skin, making him look as though he had just been fished out of water.
Du Busi's gaze focused as he increased the Soul Ancestor level pressure to the Soul King level. The originally rhythmic distortion of the air suddenly became more urgent, and the water-like ripples surged towards Huo Yuhao like waves.
"Ugh!"
Huo Yuhao suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, shocking everyone around him. Just as Du Busi was about to withdraw, Huo Yuhao stubbornly waved his hand.
"I can still continue, please go on!"
Du Busi looked at Huo Yuhao in surprise but did not remove the soul power pressure, maintaining it at the Soul King level.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao's face was flushed red, and he looked as fierce as a ghost, with his eyes turning blood-red from the internal pain, approaching the point of suffocation.
The unimaginable pain of his body being crushed under the immense pressure far surpassed the agony he had endured when Yao Lao helped him temper his body.
His blood vessels were now bulging from beneath his skin, trembling like little snakes, as if they were about to burst through his flesh.
Finally, the colorful vertical pupil shadow behind Huo Yuhao shattered, dispersing into countless points of light that merged into his body. The flames erupting from his Eye of the Flame God transformed from their original black-gold to a brilliant array of colors.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao reached his limit. His body trembled violently, and he let out a low moan before slowly closing his eyes.
The Gold Body Douluo stepped forward, catching Huo Yuhao's body. Du Busi also slumped into the chair behind him.
"First, a battle with Xuanzi, and now this. I'm going to be worn out," Du Busi said with a bitter smile, but his eyes were filled with satisfaction as he looked at Huo Yuhao.
"This child has a resilient mind, decisive and sharp in his actions, with exceptional talent. Truly, the founder's spirit is watching over us. Our Body Sect is destined to flourish! Old Jin, prepare everything. He will likely sleep for two or three days, and then it will be time to return to Shrek City."
"Let's have our Body Sect prodigy show those Shrek Academy youngsters what a real surprise is!"