"Yuhao!"
"You're back."
Both Wu Feng and Ning Tian showed a hint of surprise on their faces, while Wang Dong on the side looked at Huo Yuhao with some complexity.
Dai Huabin was suddenly startled when he saw Huo Yuhao, as if he had been given a fright. Huo Yuhao had become his nightmare. Even when he dreamed, he often saw scenes of the red and black two-colored Fire Lotus flying towards him.
"Teacher Wang, I just came back from Director Du's office, and all the procedures have been completed. I'm back to the team now." Huo Yuhao smiled at Wang Yan.
"I didn't expect to come back at the right time. It's a good thing to be elected as class monitor. I will definitely take responsibility." Wang Yan smiled, about to say something, but was interrupted by Zhu Lu below.
"Teacher Wang, I think we should let everyone vote on this matter, right?"
Upon hearing Zhu Lu's words, Wang Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Since there are objections, let's vote. If more than half of the people disagree with Huo Yuhao running for class monitor, then I will remove his name. Those who disagree, please raise your hands."
From this point, one could see Wang Yan's shortcomings in teaching. He was a mild scholar-type teacher, theoretically strong, but lacking experience in managing students.
As soon as Wang Yan finished speaking, almost two-thirds of the students raised their hands, except for the students from Class Nine and some of the more calm and gentle ones.
All the students admitted to Shrek Academy could be said to be the cream of the crop, each one proud and arrogant. How could they not be resentful and jealous of agreeing to let a soul master with only ten years of spirit rings become the class monitor?
Wang Yan obviously did not expect this situation to arise, and for a moment, he was somewhat stunned.
But at this moment, Huo Yuhao smiled, and said to Wang Dong, "Teacher Wang, it's okay. Since these classmates are not convinced of me, then I'll just have to earn their respect, right?"
"Huh?!"
Huo Yuhao's words immediately caused a stir. A soul master with only one ring daring to say he would deal with them, the higher-grade soul masters, was simply ridiculous! He was just a kid who had become the top scorer in the new student assessment by relying on others. How dare he talk to them like this? What give you the courage?
Upon hearing the noise and rebukes from below, Huo Yuhao made another move, making the atmosphere within Class One even more chaotic.
He raised his right hand and gave everyone a thumbs-up, then twisted his palm and pointed his thumb down, his mouth curling into a sneer. "Since you just called me a waste with only one ring, then I'll return the favor! Come on, you wastes, let's go out and fight one-on-one!"
With that, Huo Yuhao pointed his finger directly at Dai Huabin.
"Dai Huabin, you're the first! I see you wanted to fight me just now. I'll give you the chance now. One-on-one in the arena, dare you?!"
Whether it was Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, or even the Lan Sisters, they all had a strange look on their faces.
I can't believe it, Huo Yuhao is crazy? Provoking a whole class alone?
Although they knew that Huo Yuhao had considerable strength and definitely had the ability to fight Dai Huabin, even if he won against him and became the class monitor, with such poor popularity, how could he manage the class?
Dai Huabin had no forethought of the possibility of Huo Yuhao appearing. Now that he was caught in a dilemma, he could only grit his teeth and agree.
"Okay, let's go! See you in the arena!"
"Wait a minute!" Huo Yuhao shouted coldly. "It's very enjoyable for you and Zhu Lu to slander me behind my back, but reciprocity is a must. We'll fight, but let's add a wager!"
Dai Huabin's heart skipped a beat, and he asked coldly, "A wager? What do you want to bet?"
"The loser has to leave Class One." Huo Yuhao said lightly. "How about it, dare to accept?"
"I..." Dai Huabin hesitated. Even if he had confidence in his own strength, he didn't have absolute assurance of defeating Huo Yuhao.
And once he truly lost, being driven out of Class One would undoubtedly embarrass the Duke of White Tiger Manor.
Standing beside him, Zhu Lu's eyes flashed, and she said loudly, "I accept the bet! If Huabin loses, I'll leave with him. We've added to the stakes, it's your turn!"
Dai Huabin's eyes also lit up, and he hurriedly said, "That's right, we're two against one. You're alone, so the wager is invalid!"
However, what they didn't expect was that Ning Tian actually walked slowly to Huo Yuhao's side and said coldly, "I'll bet with Huo Yuhao. We're against you two."
Huo Yuhao and Ning Tian exchanged a smile, then turned to Wang Yan and said, "Teacher Wang, what do you think?"
Wang Dong's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at Huo Yuhao. He pondered for a moment, then took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, since that's the case, I agree to your two going to the Soul Arena. Today, I'll make an exception. Everyone, stand up and head to the Soul Arena!"
The Soul Arena was a very important area in Shrek Academy, located in the northwest corner of the Martial Soul Department, close to Shrek City, not far from the Soul Guidance Department's Soul Device Testing Area.
This was also a place where many senior students often visited, as various competitions could be held here. There were specialized teachers as referees, responsible for judging the outcome, protecting students, providing assistance, and treatment.
In a Soul Arena match, both sides had to pay at least ten gold soul coins as the venue fee, but many students still enjoyed it.
Because there were no restrictions on actions here, and there was no need to worry about causing danger with excessive force, as the referee teachers would control the situation well. At the same time, winning a match in the Soul Arena would earn a certain amount of credits, which would be helpful during grade examinations.
After the fourth year, if you wanted to advance to the next level, Soul Arena credits were necessary. For example, to advance from the fourth year to the fifth year, you needed to have won at least ten matches against opponents of the same year. To advance from the fifth year to the sixth year, you needed even more.
After the sixth year, if you wanted to enter the inner courtyard, Soul Arena credits were said to be even more important.
Soul Arena matches were open to all students, with the prerequisite being payment of a silver soul coin as an entry fee.
All the students of Class One came to the Soul Arena area, and Wang Yan paid the necessary fees for their participation. This would be a Soul Arena battle with no spectators other than the students of Class One, and it would be Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin's first Soul Arena match since entering Shrek Academy.
Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin both entered the arena, and for safety measures, Wang Dong acted as their referee.
Once inside, Wang Yan solemnly reminded them, "I'll remind you again, this is a friendly match between classmates. You can do your best, but you must not injure your opponent. Do you understand? Once I see one side gaining a clear advantage, I will immediately stop the match!"
"Understood!"