Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie hurriedly supported Dai Huabin towards the infirmary. Since Dai Huabin was the target, Huo Yuhao naturally did not make things difficult for the two women.
Of course, the bet still had to be honored. Unless Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie voluntarily distanced themselves from Dai Huabin, they would also have to leave Shrek Academy.
Du Weilun returned to Gong Changlong: "Elder Gong, I've brought the person, as you requested…"
Before he could finish, Gong Changlong laughed heartily and suddenly flashed forward, sending a palm strike straight at Huo Yuhao's head.
This palm strike contained a strange suction force and a terrifying heat, causing the air around Huo Yuhao to ripple like water.
Du Weilun did not intervene, knowing that Gong Changlong was merely testing Huo Yuhao. In fact, he himself was quite curious. If not for this opportunity, he would have found his own way to verify Huo Yuhao's abilities.
After all, nine months ago, Huo Yuhao had easily defeated Dai Huabin, who was already a Soul Elder at that time, despite only having the soul power of a Rank 19 Soul Master.
Now, Huo Yuhao's soul power had suddenly surged to Rank 29, just half a step from becoming a Soul Elder. Du Weilun was eager to see how much stronger he had become. He did not believe Huo Yuhao could fail against a thousand-year soul beast, which justified the perfect score he had awarded him. Although his assessment method was unconventional, Huo Yuhao's combat strength was undeniable.
Huo Yuhao twisted his body and drew circles with his hands, causing a jet-black soul ring to rise from beneath his feet.
He met Gong Changlong's palm with both hands, executing a perfect "Lan Que Wei" (Grasp the Bird's Tail) technique, aiming to neutralize Gong Changlong's powerful strike with minimal force.
As Huo Yuhao's palms met Gong Changlong's, Du Weilun noticed that Huo Yuhao's hands, exposed from his sleeves, shimmered brilliantly, as if he were wearing diamond gloves.
Simultaneously, a sudden and intense chill enveloped them, making it feel as though they had been plunged into the icy north, their bodies freezing. This chill was so fierce and penetrating that even someone with Du Weilun's level of cultivation shivered involuntarily.
At this moment, Gong Changlong's right palm turned fiery red, like a burning coal. However, when his palm collided with Huo Yuhao's, a hissing sound of steam rising filled the air, and thick white mist billowed from the point of contact, enveloping both of them.
Huo Yuhao exerted all his strength to barely withstand Gong Changlong's attack. Then, using the momentum, he twisted his waist and flung Gong Changlong forward with his body's force.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
Gong Changlong took three steps forward before stabilizing himself, nearly stumbling. He stared at Huo Yuhao with a face full of amazement.
"Good lad, is that the Ultimate Ice martial spirit? Moreover, its quality surpasses mine. But what was that technique you just used? It turned my strength against me, almost making me embarrass myself."
No one noticed that Gong Changlong's right hand, hidden behind his back, was now covered in frost. The frost clung stubbornly, resisting his efforts to dispel it with his soul power.
"That move is called 'Lan Que Wei,' a close-combat technique I created." Huo Yuhao chuckled, casually grabbing Gong Changlong's arm as if to demonstrate a few moves. However, in reality, Huo Yuhao was discreetly absorbing the frost back into his body.
"Good lad!" Gong Changlong smiled faintly. "I am Gong Changlong, known as the Beast King. I have another question. I read your file before. You should be a spiritual-type control soul master, right? So what's with this Ultimate Ice martial spirit? Are you a twin martial spirit holder?"
Du Weilun's eyes widened when Huo Yuhao used the ice attribute soul skill. When he saw the jet-black ten-thousand-year soul ring, his jaw dropped. Finally, when Gong Changlong suggested that Huo Yuhao might have twin martial spirits, Du Weilun felt a wave of dizziness, almost fainting like Dai Huabin.
Twin martial spirits were an extraordinary gift. Even in Shrek Academy, every student with twin martial spirits had always been a core disciple, guaranteed to enter the inner court.
The question that had plagued him—why Huo Yuhao's cultivation had progressed so rapidly—was now answered.
Because he had twin martial spirits!
By attaching a soul ring to each of his martial spirits, his cultivation speed had inevitably increased.
"Senior, you have a keen eye. I do indeed have two martial spirits," Huo Yuhao said with a faint smile. "However, for personal reasons, I'm not comfortable displaying my second martial spirit in front of you and Director Du. I hope you understand."
"Er…" Gong Changlong felt a bit frustrated.
"By the way, although your cultivation is impressive for your age, your physical strength far exceeds your cultivation level. Do you have a soul bone, perhaps a strength-type one? Otherwise, you couldn't have withstood my attack just now."
Huo Yuhao merely smiled without confirming or denying it, but this ambiguous attitude made the two men even more frustrated.
Du Weilun felt a surge of jealousy cloud his vision, feeling faint once again.
A soul bone? Did he obtain a soul bone in just one month? When did soul bones become so cheap?
Wasn't he supposed to be an orphan? It must be the Body Sect. They must have given it to him. The Body Sect must have invested heavily in him, which implies his innate martial spirit is extraordinary!
Of course, Du Weilun was unaware that not only was this Ice Emperor's Torso Bone unrelated to the Body Sect, but Huo Yuhao had obtained it himself. He even used soul bones for alchemy, showcasing his extravagance!
"I understand that for twin martial spirit holders, keeping the second spirit hidden is best if possible. I won't pry. However, I can offer you something in exchange for this knowledge. If you tell me your second martial spirit, I will help you acquire a soul ring within my capabilities. How about that?" Gong Changlong suggested eagerly.
"Um, Elder Gong, he is…" Du Weilun whispered, explaining Huo Yuhao's connection to the Body Sect. Gong Changlong then realized Huo Yuhao was the student the Du Busi had surrounded Shrek City for, demanding his return.
"Director Du, the way you handled this matter… sigh!" Gong Changlong gave Du Weilun a reproachful look and then glanced regretfully at Huo Yuhao before turning to leave.
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly, bid farewell to Du Weilun, and walked towards the second-year Class One.
Du Weilun did not stop him. What was the point? It was too late to regret. Huo Yuhao was already a core member of the Body Sect!
At this moment, Director Du felt an overwhelming urge to cry.
Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that in his relentless pursuit, he would be outwitted by a mere goose. An incredibly talented soul master had slipped through his and the Dean's grasp right under their noses.
After Huo Yuhao left, Du Weilun quickly delegated the rest of the assessment to another teacher and hurriedly headed towards the inner court. He had to report this matter to Martial Soul Department Dean Yan Shaozhe as soon as possible.
A child with such exceptional talent could not be left to the Body Sect! Since he was studying at Shrek Academy, he should belong to Shrek Academy!
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