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Since Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes martial soul was well-known, everyone instinctively assumed that it was his first martial soul. 

And indeed, that was the case. 

The Shrek team members shook their heads as they observed Huo Yuhao's soul ring configuration. To them, his second martial soul was utterly wasted. 

However, an Ultimate Ice second martial soul—once fully equipped with hundred-thousand-year soul rings—was unimaginable in terms of power. 

With a first martial soul of the spiritual attribute and a second martial soul of Ultimate Ice, as long as he could endure the grueling period between Rank 30 and Rank 70, his path would be smooth sailing afterward. Even a Hyper Douluo wouldn't be his limit—only an Ultimate Douluo would be a true challenge. 

Yet, in order to survive this difficult phase, he used his second martial soul to absorb soul rings and rapidly increase his soul power. 

While this method allowed him to overcome the slow cultivation speed brought by Ultimate Ice, it also meant he had squandered the greatest advantage of having twin martial souls. 

Five years ago, he had just reached Rank 20 and had yet to obtain his second soul ring. Now, five years later, he was already a Soul Emperor, meaning he had leaped across at least forty ranks. 

That was an average of eight ranks per year. 

Perhaps it was due to the ten soul rings from his twin martial souls, which likely contributed an additional 15 to 20 ranks of soul power. By relying on the breakthroughs from absorbing soul rings at every ten-rank milestone—similar to Xiao Xiao's strategy—he had managed to achieve this rapid advancement. 

It was also possible that Sun-Moon Hall's medicinal resources had played a role. 

Regardless of the specifics, the members of Shrek Academy all reached the same conclusion: Huo Yuhao was ruined. 

Dai Huabin sneered. 

"This brat had such incredible talent, yet he left Shrek, thinking Sun-Moon Hall could fully unlock his potential? He has no idea that Sun-Moon Hall has already drained him dry." 

Huo Yuhao hadn't fused with his battle armor. In fact, aside from releasing his soul rings, he hadn't made any other moves. 

He simply stood still. 

Meanwhile, his three teammates—Xiao Ping, Shi Xing, and Zhou Xinghao—instantly charged forward after fusing with their battle armor, launching a direct assault on the seven members of Ao Jian Sect. 

A radiant glow emanated from Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes. 

"He's using Spiritual Detection Sharing," Xiao Xiao remarked from Shrek's side. 

Aside from this single soul skill, Huo Yuhao took no other action. 

Yet this one ability alone doubled Xiao Ping and the others' combat effectiveness. 

Not just their combat strength—but their actual combat ability. 

Although the three of them were originally soul engineers, their transition to Battle Armor Masters left them lacking in actual combat experience. Even with specialized training, their battle awareness was still somewhat lacking. 

At higher levels, battle awareness became a crucial factor. 

And through Spiritual Detection Sharing, Huo Yuhao provided them with top-tier battlefield awareness, coordinating their every move with unparalleled precision. 

The three followed his instructions, maneuvering flawlessly with a shared vision that allowed them to execute the optimal responses to every situation. 

This tactical coordination significantly enhanced their overall performance. 

Three against seven—suddenly, victory seemed entirely possible. 

Soul cannons fired under Huo Yuhao's precise guidance, hitting their marks with deadly accuracy. 

The seven-man formation of Ao Jian Sect was forcibly split apart by relentless soul cannon fire. Any attempt at regrouping was swiftly obstructed by further bombardment. 

Under Huo Yuhao's command, Xiao Ping's propulsion-type soul tool and explosive shells achieved maximum efficiency. 

Five minutes. 

Battle over. 

Ao Jian Sect—defeated. 

Sun Moon Royal Team—victorious! 

"Tch, isn't this just taking advantage of the public's ignorance? How could anyone say Huo Yuhao didn't contribute?" 

On the Shrek team's side, those who understood Huo Yuhao's role felt indignant as they listened to the excited cheers from the audience, celebrating the so-called "three-versus-seven" feat. 

Since when did four people become three? 

Still, even with four, their victory was an incredible achievement. 

"Well done!" Su Yu praised the four as they stepped down from the stage. 

The battle had proven one thing—Huo Yuhao's abilities were an excellent fit for the Sun Moon Royal Team. 

Aside from Su Yu, the other six members had varying degrees of weakness in battle awareness. Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were exceptions—they had the Sun-Moon Hall Master as their grandfather, offering constant guidance and prior experience, so their gap wasn't too significant. 

However, Xiao Ping, Shi Xing, and Zhou Xinghao lagged considerably in battlefield awareness. 

With Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection Sharing, this weakness was perfectly compensated for. 

A game-changer in team battles. 

And a decisive force in war. 

Once Huo Yuhao advanced to Rank 70 and obtained his seventh life-bound soul ring, unlocking his Martial Soul True Body, his impact on the battlefield would be absolute. 

The Sun Moon Empire never lacked soul cannons—what they lacked was precision. 

To make up for this deficiency, their usual approach was sheer quantity. 

But with Huo Yuhao's support, soul cannon accuracy would reach an unprecedented level, instantly shifting the tides of war. 

Huo Yuhao as a living war machine, combined with Ju Zi's top-tier military strategy, meant they could sweep across the continent without resistance. 

After the Sun Moon Royal Team's match, it was the Body Sect's turn to compete. 

However, Su Yu showed little interest. 

He already had a rough idea of the Body Sect's lineup—one Soul Emperor with twin martial souls, one Soul Saint—those were their biggest trump cards. 

As for the rest, he could leave it to Elder Ma to analyze in person. 

With the match concluded, Su Yu prepared to leave. 

"Are you three staying to watch the matches?" 

He glanced at Xiao Ping, Shi Xing, and Zhou Xinghao. 

Fresh from their battle, the three had realized their shortcomings and decided to seize the opportunity to observe and learn. 

The Soul Dueling Tournament wasn't just a stage for academies and sects to display their strength—it was also an invaluable training ground. 

A relentless stream of high-intensity battles, bringing together the continent's top talents to clash in both strategy and strength—there was much to learn. 

Su Yu shrugged. 

If they were willing to stay and study, that was a good thing. He wouldn't force them otherwise. 

"Xiao, Meng, what about you two?" 

"Back to Sun-Moon Hall to train," Xiao Hongchen replied. 

He wasn't particularly hardworking by nature. Outside of his dedication to soul tool research, he was actually quite lazy—if he had the chance to relax, he wouldn't choose training. 

But with Su Yu and Huo Yuhao—two absolute geniuses—constantly overshadowing him, he had long since built up a fire inside. 

Su Yu was catching up fast. They were both Soul Saints now, so there was still a chance to compete. 

As for Huo Yuhao, he was already Rank 69, just a step away from Soul Saint. Though he was younger by a few years, his performance had already surpassed Xiao Hongchen. 

There was no way Xiao Hongchen would accept being left behind. 

"Three years younger than me, yet already on my heels in soul power… That's humiliating enough." 

If he were completely surpassed, that would be even more humiliating! 

Not to mention, there was still the matter of soul engineer rankings. 

Xiao Hongchen had been forced into this competitive grind for five years now. 

"Just hold on a little longer. Once we hit Titled Douluo, do you two freaks really think you can keep up this ridiculous pace? Even if your soul power is higher, it's still capped at Rank 99." 

What, are you planning to become gods next? 

With that thought lingering, Su Yu, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Hongchen, and Meng Hongchen left together. 

But just as they were walking, Su Yu suddenly stopped in his tracks. 

Huo Yuhao also seemed alert, his expression turning wary. 

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen instantly realized something was wrong. 

"Senior, you're an esteemed Limit Douluo. Don't you think it's beneath you to be following four juniors like this?" 

They were still within the bounds of Sun-Moon—surely this old b*stard wouldn't dare make a move here? 

Of course, though his inner monologue was full of complaints, Su Yu was careful with his words, making sure not to say anything that would provoke the powerful Limit Douluo. 

"Oh?" 

Hearing himself exposed by two juniors, Long Xiaoyao let out a surprised hum, revealing his figure. 

He showed no shame whatsoever about tracking four younger individuals. Instead, he seemed quite casual and unfazed, as if this were the most natural thing in the world. 

"Kid, your spiritual power is quite high—it's already reached materialization." 

Long Xiaoyao's gaze fell on Su Yu, his voice carrying both surprise and admiration. 

There was no denying it—reaching this level of spiritual power at his age and soul rank was beyond extraordinary. 

The potential for becoming a Limit Douluo in the future was immense. 

Then, Long Xiaoyao's eyes shifted to Huo Yuhao. 

"To be honest, Su Yu sensed me using his spiritual power—but your spiritual strength shouldn't be enough to detect me, should it? Is it some kind of unique intuition from your Spirit Eyes martial soul?" 

Feeling Long Xiaoyao's piercing gaze, Huo Yuhao tensed up. 

His instincts screamed danger. 

Without hesitation, he subtly shifted behind Su Yu, using him as a shield. 

Long Xiaoyao's interest in Huo Yuhao grew slightly. 

But just slightly. 

He didn't bother waiting for a response, nor did he care about Huo Yuhao's small movements. 

His attention returned to Su Yu. 

"Kid, how did you increase your soul ring's age?" 

"Oh? So that's what Senior is curious about?" 

Su Yu immediately understood Long Xiaoyao's reason for approaching him. 

"Naturally, I didn't do anything as cruel as absorbing innocent souls or slaughtering soul beasts just to imprison their spirits." 

As long as the old man wasn't here to kill them, there was room to be a bit bolder. 

Besides, they were near Sun-Moon—his teacher could arrive to back them up at any time. 

Su Yu's words were a direct jab at the cruelty of the Holy Spirit Cult, mocking Long Xiaoyao for serving as an offering elder within the cult. However, for Long Xiaoyao, Su Yu's remark actually cleared up a significant doubt lingering in his mind. 

Su Yu's method of enhancing his soul rings was clearly different from that of the Holy Spirit Cult. 

A faint trace of killing intent in Long Xiaoyao's heart subsided slightly. 

"As for how exactly I do it, that involves my personal cultivation secrets." 

Long Xiaoyao chuckled. "Boy, aren't you afraid I might take action against you?" 

He had noticed the change in Su Yu's demeanor—from initial respect to a more relaxed stance—and he was well aware of the subtle mockery aimed at him. 

"Not at all. After all, this is Sun-Moon, and Senior should consider his own situation as well." 

"Hmph! Who's to say whether Kong Deming or I am truly stronger? Are you really placing your hopes on him?" 

"Senior should be well aware of my teacher's strength." 

Long Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed. 

What does he mean by that? 

Of course, he knew how powerful Kong Deming had become. 

Though Kong Deming had rarely made a move, his display of strength fifty years ago—coupled with another fifty years of accumulation—was enough to make even Long Xiaoyao or Ye Xishui wary. 

However, wary did not mean afraid. 

That said, Kong Deming had actually acted multiple times recently—twice in the Demonic Forest alone. 

The first time was relatively insignificant, as it only involved the slaughter of the hundred-thousand-year Evil-Eyed Tyrant and didn't reveal anything too shocking. 

But the second time—Kong Deming's direct confrontation with the Evil Emperor—was an event that the entire Demonic Forest had sensed. 

Since the Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters was located within the Demonic Forest, they had, of course, felt the clash firsthand. 

So what puzzled Long Xiaoyao was—how did Su Yu know that he should be aware of Kong Deming's strength? 

Could it be that this brat knew about the Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters in the Demonic Forest? 

That shouldn't be possible. 

The Holy Spirit Cult had never exposed this information. 

Even the evil soul masters who knew about it had been placed under strict restrictions, preventing them from leaking it. 

The only ones who could safely divulge such information were Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao himself, and the cult leader, Zhongli Wu. 

Long Xiaoyao gave Su Yu a deep look. 

"Boy, you're quite something." 

At this close range, he could clearly sense that there was no trace of an evil soul master's aura on Su Yu. 

Instead, he detected a faint presence of faith energy—the kind that came from eradicating evil soul masters. 

Before Ye Xishui revealed her true allegiance, before Long Xiaoyao, out of guilt, chose to join the Holy Spirit Cult, he had once been renowned across the continent, despite possessing the Dark Holy Dragon martial soul. 

And this reputation was built upon hunting down evil soul masters. 

As a free-spirited soul master, he had even hunted more evil soul masters than Mu En. 

Furthermore, having personally witnessed Ye Xishui using faith energy to enhance soul rings, he had developed a basic sensitivity to it. 

Unfortunately, after joining the Holy Spirit Cult, the faith energy he had once accumulated had long since dissipated. 

And because he had adamantly refused to cultivate the Holy Spirit Cult's methods, his soul ring configuration had remained at two yellow, two purple, three black, and two red. 

Once Long Xiaoyao left, Su Yu let out a sigh of relief. 

"Looks like Teacher's clash with the Evil Emperor in the Demonic Forest made Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui finally recognize his strength." 

At the very least, for now, they wouldn't dare break ties with Kong Deming outright. 

Feeling fortunate that nothing unexpected had happened, Su Yu turned to urge Huo Yuhao and the others to leave quickly. 

He wouldn't forget what had happened today. 

Glancing at Huo Yuhao, who stood behind him, Su Yu said: 

"Let's go. We should return to Sun-Moon Hall as soon as possible." 

Once back in Sun-Moon, Huo Yuhao and the others returned to Sun-Moon Hall, while Su Yu headed straight for the imperial palace's rear mountain to find his teacher. 

Today's events served as a reminder—there were far too many hidden experts present during the Continental Soul Master Tournament. 

He needed to increase his vigilance. 

Being ambushed on the road was not something Su Yu had anticipated. 

And the only ones capable of such a feat were likely Super Douluo at Rank 98 or Limit Douluo at Rank 99. 

Long Xiaoyao might have let him off, but if Ye Xishui had been the one to appear instead, who knew what that crazy woman would have done? 

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Meanwhile, at the Sun Moon Royal Hotel 

In Room 404, assigned to the Star Luo Royal Battle Team, a conversation was unfolding. 

"Princess Jiujiao, that Huo Yuhao and Su Yu are nothing but ungrateful traitors!" 

The night before, after conversing with the leader of the Shrek Battle Team, Fan Yu, they had learned the truth about Huo Yuhao's origins and talent—leaving them feeling stifled and frustrated. 

Even fate itself seemed to favor the Sun Moon Empire. 

Two peerless geniuses—one who had no ties to the Star Luo Empire and chose to join Sun-Moon Hall, and another who harbored deep hatred for the White Tiger Duke—both ended up aligning with the Sun Moon Empire. 

But Xu Jiujiao didn't care much about whether the two were originally citizens of the Star Luo Empire. 

As a princess, she understood better than anyone—the only thing that could truly bind a person was interest. 

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" 

A series of urgent knocks on the door snapped Xu Jiujiao out of her thoughts. 

She frowned and turned to the Medical Saint Douluo beside her. 

Wang Xian'er's expression also darkened. 

The soul power fluctuations from the two people outside the door were incredibly strong. 

(End of Chapter)