Free Web NovelChapter 469: Chapter 469: Touring with Zhang Lexuan — The One-on-One Elimination Round (Extra)
A Martial Soul fusion skill?
He and Wang Dong naturally had one.
When their bodies touched, their Spirit Power could even blend seamlessly like milk and water, accelerating their cultivation speed.
"I really want to laugh..."
At that moment,
the voice of the Skydream Ice Silkworm suddenly echoed within his sea of consciousness.
"Haodong Power?"
"In your previous life, Yuhao, how carried away were you to come up with such a terrible name?"
The Titan Snow Demon King burst into booming laughter.
Even the usually calm Electrolux chuckled as he spoke:
"Hehe, young love blooming for the first time—understandable."
Listening to the teasing from the three of them,
Huo Yuhao felt his ears burn with embarrassment.
Especially when he recalled Wang Dong’s God King father repeatedly "testing" him in the past—it was even more mortifying.
"You sensed wrong."
Huo Yuhao did not release his Martial Soul. He simply sat down across from Wang Dong.
"Even if there truly is a Martial Soul fusion skill, there’s no need for it." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"I alone can sweep the Spirit Master Tournament."
In this life,
with the Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow and the Mystic Water Pill, his aptitude had already undergone a complete transformation.
He no longer needed Haodong Power to accelerate cultivation.
As for the Martial Soul fusion skill—
he did not wish to have further entanglements with Wang Dong.
The light in Wang Dong’s eyes gradually dimmed, and the circulating Spirit Power around her quietly receded.
She looked at Huo Yuhao’s calm expression.
Her lips trembled slightly,
but in the end, she said nothing.
"Anything else?"
"N-no... nothing."
"I’m going to cultivate. Make yourself comfortable."
With that,
Huo Yuhao sat cross-legged on the couch. Majestic Spirit Power rippled outward like a tide from his body.
His cultivation had already reached Level 50.
Although he could not break through before obtaining his fifth Spirit Ring, he could continuously refine and accumulate Spirit Power—so that when he absorbed the ring, it would erupt with accumulated strength.
He already had a plan...
Once the round-robin stage was halfway through and Ma Xiaotao’s group took the stage, he would have time to seek his fifth Spirit Ring.
Seeing that he truly ignored her and entered cultivation,
Wang Dong bit her lip and finally turned away, leaving quietly.
...
After lunch,
Huo Yuhao immersed himself in cultivation once more.
From noon until dusk,
he remained completely focused.
Knock, knock.
There came another knock at the door.
Huo Yuhao restrained his aura, opened his eyes, and went to answer it—only to see Zhang Lexuan standing outside.
"Junior Brother, I noticed you haven’t left your room since lunch."
"Cultivation is important, but there must be balance. How about Senior Sister treating you to dinner?"
Huo Yuhao was indeed hungry.
His physical body was powerful,
and the energy he required far exceeded that of ordinary people.
The small meal at noon had long since been digested.
"Then I’ll trouble you, Senior Sister."
A smile curved on Zhang Lexuan’s lips as they walked out side by side.
Just then,
Bei Bei and the others came out as well, chatting and laughing. Wang Dong was among them.
Seeing Zhang Lexuan, they quickly greeted in unison:
"Senior Sister!" freeωebnovēl.c૦m
"Mm."
"Senior Sister, Yuhao—how about we all go together?"
Xiao Xiao had just made the suggestion when Jiang Nannan tugged at her sleeve to stop her.
"Nannan, what are you doing?"
Xiao Xiao complained softly, but Jiang Nannan leaned over and whispered something in her ear with a smile.
Xiao Xiao froze briefly, then her gaze flickered mischievously as it traveled back and forth between Zhang Lexuan and Huo Yuhao. A sly grin slowly spread across her face.
"Hehe, maybe not then!"
"Senior Sister and Yuhao, enjoy your meal!"
Xu Sanshi chimed in playfully:
"Senior Sister, make sure Yuhao eats more."
"He’s been cooped up in his room all day. No matter how we asked, he wouldn’t come out. Only you could get him moving."
Huo Yuhao explained helplessly, "I really was cultivating in my room. I only just had time to come out."
Zhang Lexuan glanced at him, the smile at her lips deepening.
Everyone laughed and chatted merrily.
Only Wang Dong kept her head lowered, silent.
After walking out of the Star Emperor Hotel, Bei Bei and the others parted ways with Huo Yuhao and Zhang Lexuan at the street corner.
Before leaving,
Xu Sanshi and Xiao Xiao secretly gave Huo Yuhao a thumbs-up.
He could only shake his head and laugh.
Zhang Lexuan ultimately chose a specialty restaurant featuring Star Luo cuisine.
Inside the hall, voices roared like boiling water, cups clinked in lively toasts—it was the busiest time of the evening.
Huo Yuhao’s fame had already soared. Even without wearing Shrek’s team uniform, many diners recognized him at a glance.
Exclamations erupted all around.
Fortunately, Star Luo City had strict regulations forbidding the disturbance of competitors during the tournament. Otherwise, those excited patrons would likely have already crowded around him.
The two found a quiet private room.
As soon as the dishes were served,
Huo Yuhao paid no mind to maintaining any image in front of his senior sister and began eating heartily, bowl in hand.
Zhang Lexuan watched him with a smile and suddenly asked:
"Junior Brother, what are your plans after the tournament?"
Without even lifting his head, Huo Yuhao replied,
"I’ll enter the Ancient Golden Tree to cultivate. After that... perhaps travel the continent."
Zhang Lexuan nodded, but inwardly sighed.
From his face, she could not see even a trace of attachment to Shrek.
Yuhao’s talent is unparalleled in my lifetime. I must find a way to keep him...
What in the academy could attract him?
Her eyes shifted thoughtfully.
Suddenly, an idea came to her.
"Junior Brother, after the tournament, the academy will host a grand event. I think you might be interested."
"Hm?"
"Have you heard of ’Sea God Fated Blind Date Festival’?"
Zhang Lexuan set down her chopsticks, resting her slender hands lightly on the table as she blinked at him.
"It’s a long-standing tradition of the inner court—a matchmaking festival of sorts. It has brought together countless couples."
"If you participate, Senior Sister can give you a little special help."
"Sea God Fated Blind Date Festival..."
Huo Yuhao’s hand paused slightly as he held his bowl, a complicated expression flashing across his face.
Memories from his previous life surged up—
It was at the Sea God Fated Blind Date Festival...
that he and Wang Dong had acknowledged their feelings and confirmed their bond. Their fate had begun there.
Meeting Zhang Lexuan’s expectant gaze, Huo Yuhao shook his head.
"No need, Senior Sister."
"Right now, I only want to focus on cultivation."
"...I see."
Zhang Lexuan sighed softly and could only nod.
After dinner,
the two strolled through Star Luo City for a while before returning to the hotel.
Nothing more was said that night.
...
The next day.
Star Luo Plaza.
The round-robin stage officially began.
The cheers from the stands were even more fervent than the day before, surging endlessly like a boiling cauldron.
The various teams gathered in their respective rest areas, ready and alert.
In Shrek’s section,
Zhang Lexuan spoke seriously:
"As I told you yesterday, the round-robin stage has two possible formats, determined by the captains drawing lots."
"The first is a seven-person team battle."
"The second is a one-on-one arena match—where the winner remains on stage to face the next opponent until one side is completely defeated."
Her gaze swept across the team, and her voice grew heavier.
"I can see that the other teams are already suspicious of Yuhao’s strength."
"In the upcoming matches, you must be even more cautious."
"Yes!"
After a short rest,
the drawing of lots officially began.
Shrek Academy’s opponent this round was Cloud Luo Academy from the Star Luo Empire.
Bei Bei and the opposing captain stepped onto the stage to draw.
The final result:
One-on-one arena match!
The instant the referee announced it loudly,
the audience erupted in a roar like crashing waves.
At first it was chaotic—
but within a few breaths,
thousands upon thousands of voices merged into one deafening chant that shot straight into the sky.
"Huo Yuhao! Huo Yuhao!"
"One against seven! One against seven!"
...
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