DreamersGN Chapter 47 Dragon Hunt 8: Phoenix in the Desolate Town
Chapter 47 Dragon Hunt 8: Phoenix in the Desolate Town
After testing the Martial Soul Fusion Technique with Su Tong a few times, Huo Yuhao left Qingxin Xiaozhu and spent the night cultivating in his own private dormitory.
He discussed the issue with Electrolux, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, and Ice Emperor, exchanging opinions on the second awakening.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Huo Yuhao stretched and headed towards the Dean's Tower, looking radiant.
He looked up at the rebuilt, deliberately aged tower and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"The dean has such refined taste."
He gently knocked on the office door, and after receiving Xue Xin's permission, Huo Yuhao pushed the door open and entered.
Even though she understood Huo Yuhao's purpose for coming, Xue Xin had to pretend she didn't know: "Yuhao? What are you doing here?"
Huo Yuhao said, "Dean, Sister Su Tong agreed to join Di'ao Academy last night."
Xuexin's fingers trembled erratically under the desk as she pondered what expression she should use to respond to Huo Yuhao.
Seeing that Xuexin didn't react for a long time, Huo Yuhao said, "Dean?"
"Ahem," Xuexin coughed twice, "I understand."
"You did a great job. I will report your merits to my brother, the Emperor."
Huo Yuhao looked at Xue Xin with a puzzled expression.
For some reason, he felt that Xuexin didn't seem surprised by the matter.
Xue Xin felt a little uncomfortable under Huo Yuhao's gaze, and quickly added, "By the way, Elder Jinpeng went to the old site of the Tang Clan last night."
The former site of the Tang Clan is located in an inconspicuous corner of Tiandou City, and it has now been occupied by a small force called the Iron Blood Sect.
After Jin Peng went to the Iron Blood Sect, the sect leader Tie Li and the young sect leader Tie Tang believed that their scheme to bribe the city defense army to destroy the Tang Clan had been exposed.
They cried and begged Jin Peng to apologize, and revealed all the details about the city defense troops involved that night.
Huo Yuhao's expression was a mix of amusement and exasperation: "Is this a case of unintentionally causing a pleasant outcome?"
"How was this matter ultimately resolved?"
Xue Xin said, "This matter involves the city's defense forces, so it needs to be handled with caution. However, since the evidence is conclusive, the royal family will naturally not tolerate it."
"Since the Celestial Ring has just been re-established, the Royal Family plans to gradually transfer some of the city defense forces' powers to the Celestial Ring, so that you can get used to some of the work first."
"Aotian went to be an exchange student, and you, as the vice leader of the Heavenly Ring, have been a hands-off manager for so long. When Uncle Du comes back, it's time for you to take on the responsibility."
Xue Xin handed Huo Yuhao a sheet of paper containing the royal family's opinions from the previous night: "Tie Li and his son Tie Tang have been detained. As for the others, once the investigation is completed, they will be treated leniently if they have not committed any crimes."
"Although the Iron-Armed Bear Martial Soul is ordinary, it still provides considerable strength for a blacksmith."
Huo Yuhao carefully examined the plan.
"Is the royal family planning to turn the Iron Blood Sect into a secret base for the Soul Research Institute?"
Xuexin pointed to the schedule and said, "That place is, after all, the former site of the Tang Clan."
"We suspect that after the decline of the Tang Clan, there might be related remnants in some unknown places."
"After the Tang Clan forced the four major clans to leave, they still prospered for a period of time. Therefore, we believe that the Power Clan must have kept some of their forging expertise to themselves."
Huo Yuhao nodded: "The Tang Clan was wiped out overnight, so Tang Ya couldn't have taken much with her when she escaped."
He then told Xuexin about his chance encounter with Tang Ya in the Star Dou Great Forest.
"The leader of the Tang Sect has joined Shrek Academy."
Xuexin stroked her chin: "Make a note of this for now, and be extra vigilant at the Tang Clan's former site."
Xue Xin then told Huo Yuhao many details about the Soul Research Institute.
As the proposer of the Soul Forging Method, Huo Yuhao has the right and the obligation to know these things.
Just as the two were talking, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the tower.
"Dean!"
A student from Di'ao rushed over, shouting, "Shrek's Ma Xiaotao is fighting with senior Jiang Peng and a girl I don't recognize!"
Xue Xin and Huo Yuhao frowned and immediately followed the student out.
At this moment, the plaza surrounding the Imperial Academy was already filled with people.
In the center of the square, three figures were engaged in a fierce battle.
Ma Xiaotao was engulfed in blazing phoenix flames, with enormous fiery wings unfurling behind her. She moved with incredible speed, leaving trails of fiery red in the air.
"Phoenix Roars to the Heavens!"
A powerful column of flame erupted from the ground, forcing the onlookers to retreat continuously.
Seeing that Ma Xiaotao dared to cause trouble in the Imperial Academy, Jiang Peng's face hardened, and five soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—rose from beneath his feet.
Immediately following a thunderous roar, Jiang Peng leaped high into the air, his arm sweeping out in a wide arc like an iron spear.
At that moment, the soul power surging from his body exploded.
The pitch-black axe emanated a chilling aura, like a mighty river spreading out in a raging torrent, aimed directly at Ma Xiaotao and cleaving down.
The Heaven-Shaking Axe is an extremely powerful martial spirit that can rival the Clear Sky Hammer in terms of destructive power and attack power.
"The sky is collapsing!" Jiang Peng's fourth soul ring shone brightly.
The enormous, five-foot-wide axe blade thundered through the air with a sharp, booming sound.
However, Ma Xiaotao was moving too fast in the air.
She gained the ability to fly through Phoenix Wings Soaring, and now she flapped her wings to dodge Jiang Pengli's powerful attack that could split mountains.
"I'm not in the mood to waste time with you!" Ma Xiaotao snapped.
She turned around, her eyes fixed on Su Tong below: "Are you coming back to Shrek Academy with me or not!"
This morning, Ma Xiaotao thought it would be Huo Yuhao who came to perform her monthly routine of suppressing her evil fire.
To her surprise, the person who came this time was a girl, a girl with the Ice and Snow Maiden martial spirit.
Moreover, it seems that Su Tong hasn't joined any faction yet?
Su Tong stood in the center of the square, her long, snow-white hair fluttering in the wind, her eyes indifferent.
The four spirit rings beneath her pulsed slowly, and the surrounding temperature plummeted because of her presence, creating a stark contrast to the scorching heat around Ma Xiaotao in the sky.
"I've made myself very clear," Su Tong's voice was exceptionally firm, "I will not go to Shrek Academy."
Ma Xiaotao's anger intensified: "Do you even know what you're rejecting?! You possess an ultimate martial soul, not a twin martial soul like Huo Yuhao's!"
"Even though he destroyed his ultimate martial soul, he still has his original martial soul as a backup. But what about you? You only have this one martial soul!"
Su Tong shook her head: "My choice is none of your business."
"And I've already joined the Imperial Academy."
As soon as Su Tong's voice rang out, the surrounding area erupted in an uproar.
Ma Xiaotao's expression changed in the sky.
Has Su Tong joined Di'ao Academy?
Her first reaction wasn't that she, like Xuanzi, was trying to forcibly take away a student.
It's not that my mistake will cause trouble for Shrek.
But on what basis?
Why would Su Tong, this icy beauty, not want to join Shrek Academy?
Last night, Yan Shaozhe secretly came to Tiandou City and told her that Mu En had only woken up a few times in the past two months, and had been in a coma the rest of the time.
Therefore, her problem with excessive internal heat must be resolved as soon as possible.
Even if they pretend to be out of control with their evil fire, they can't be accused of slacking off.
Ma Xiaotao found it hard to understand and didn't quite believe that this was an order from Moon.
After all, even she could see that the rules of the Heavenly Soul Empire were designed to restrict Shrek Academy.
However, Yan Shaozhe said that as Mu En's coma lasted longer, he had gradually delegated authority to Xuanzi, who was determined to repent, and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion.
At the recent meeting of the Sea God Pavilion, hawkish elders such as Xuanzi, Yan Shaozhe, and Xianlin'er overwhelmingly defeated doves such as Qian Duoduo, believing that in urgent situations, expediency is necessary and that Ma Xiaotao's problem of evil fire must be resolved within a year.
Long Aotian of the Body Sect completely swept through the outer court of Shrek Academy.
His bare hands were unmatched in the outer courtyard; even when Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi joined forces, they could hardly last more than a few rounds against him.
Even some members of the Shrek Academy team were no match for Long Aotian, a Soul Master, in a one-on-one fight.
This young powerhouse, only fourteen years old but with a soul power cultivation level of forty-eight and the ability to skillfully utilize his second awakening, stirred up some of the Shrek Academy students' hearts.
The most obvious example is the pair of twin sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, whose martial souls are hair.
They had actually submitted their withdrawal applications, wanting to follow Long Aotian and join the Body Sect.
This isn't even the most troublesome thing for Shrek.
What truly worries them is that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, which has always been accustomed to relying on the strong, has actually started to frequently contact Long Aotian in the past few days.
The unconscious Mu En, the infinitely promising Long Aotian and Huo Yuhao, the Poison Undying whose strength surpasses Xuanzi, and the students whose position as the number one on Shrek Continent begins to waver...
All of this made Shrek Academy, which had stood on the continent for tens of thousands of years, feel immense pressure for the first time.
Shrek Academy really can't wait for the Body Sect to resolve Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem so slowly.
They desperately need Ma Xiaotao to quell the evil fire, then take up the banner of Shrek's younger generation and prove that Shrek is still Shrek, and no one can shake its position.
"It's not just you; we'll also urge Beibei and Lexuan to intensify their training."
"Before his most recent coma, Elder Mu mentioned the word 'cooperation,' which we believe means he wants us to find an ally in Haotianbao."
"Because one of the martial souls of Wang Dong, a freshman from the outer academy, happens to be the Clear Sky Hammer. Since the Clear Sky Fortress has let her join Shrek Academy, it means that they must also have the intention to cooperate, which is a signal that they want to make a comeback."
"Huo Yuhao, you'll have to figure things out yourself. Time is too tight. I need to go find Haotian Fort now."
Therefore, even though she knew that her actions might cause Shrek Academy a lot of trouble, Ma Xiaotao still tried to get Su Tong to join Shrek Academy regardless of the consequences.
She believed that as long as Su Tong could join Shrek Academy, Su Tong would be inspired by Shrek Academy and wholeheartedly accept it, thus embarking on a bright path.
At that time, Shrek Academy will possess two ultimate martial souls, and will definitely repay the humiliation brought by the Body Sect tenfold.
Even if I were sent back to Imperial Academy because of this, I wouldn't care.
Because as long as we bring Su Tong back, everything will be worth it.
But now Su Tong is saying that she has joined the Imperial Academy?
Huo Yuhao's choice to follow Ma Xiaotao's path is perfectly understandable given that he possesses a true martial soul.
But what gives Su Tong the right?
In what way is Shrek Academy inferior to Dio Academy?
Why do the Lan sisters want to drop out of school?!
Why should the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School contact the Body School?
Why should Huo Yuhao accept Shrek Academy's deposit for the elixir but not do anything, instead having Su Tong treat him?
Thinking of this, the anger that had been building up in Ma Xiaotao's heart for more than two months instantly erupted.
A barely perceptible wisp of black flame quietly spread across her pupils.
Just as her evil fire was about to become uncontrollable, a loud dragon roar suddenly erupted from not far away!
hold head high--!
The Azure Sky Shattering Soul Chant, carrying Huo Yuhao's immense spiritual power, was as majestic as the heavens, mixed with the ferocious aura from fighting the sea spirit beasts, and crashed down on Ma Xiaotao without reservation!
Apart from Huo Yuhao himself, as well as Electrolux, Ice Emperor, and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, no one knew how profound Huo Yuhao's spiritual power was after more than two months of cultivation, following the combined use of spiritual medicine, soul magic, and the talisman master's spiritual power cultivation method.
Ma Xiaotao felt as if a million red-hot iron needles, with spiraling sharp waves, were piercing her mind in an instant.
She clutched her head in agony and screamed.
Huo Yuhao flapped his ice dragon wings, his robes fluttering, and landed directly next to Su Tong.
"Is she causing trouble?"
Su Tong nodded.
"Then let's not waste any more time."
Huo Yuhao held out his hand to Su Tong: "Just fight!"
Without hesitation, Su Tong grasped Huo Yuhao's hand.
Their soul powers merged in an instant.
In an instant, a layer of solid ice formed on the ground within a radius of tens of meters, centered on Huo Yuhao and Su Tong.
Huo Yuhao unleashed his Azure Sky Profound Ice Dragon Martial Soul, his entire body covered in icy blue dragon scales, and his aura surged.
A magnificent and awe-inspiring light slowly emanated from him!
hold head high--
A majestic and ferocious, tall and blurry ice dragon phantom appeared behind him!
Su Tong's Ice and Snow Maiden Martial Soul transformed into a flurry of snowflakes, merging into the illusory ice dragon and making her body incredibly solid.
This is a spirit fusion skill spearheaded by Huo Yuhao, which he and Su Tong named—
Dragon Hunts Across the Eight Desolations!
Huo Yuhao's right arm now fully resembled a dragon's claw.
This is not a martial spirit possession, but the real Ice Dragon Claw!
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and looked at Ma Xiaotao, who had barely regained her senses in the sky. His arm muscles suddenly bulged.
He took a step forward, arched his shoulders, swung his arms in a wide arc, and opened and then tightened his fists.
The illusory ice dragon then raised its head and swung its tail, transforming into a terrifying torrent of extreme cold that merged into Huo Yuhao's arm!
Arms like a dragon's spine, fists like a dragon's head.
boom--
A deafening roar, like glaciers collapsing, echoed across the land!
Between Huo Yuhao's fists, extremely thick white dragon shadows were actually pulled out with each punch!
The dragon-shaped energy spread throughout his body, and Huo Yuhao shook his dragon wings, his momentum like a waterfall flowing backward.
Sensing the aura of Huo Yuhao's punch, Ma Xiaotao, whose mind was still unclear, subconsciously launched an attack.
"Phoenix Meteor Shower!"
Clusters of fierce phoenix flames rose from her body, their intense light scorching the area red.
Fire rained down from the sky, and crimson clouds flowed like lava.
The Phoenix meteor shower covered almost half of the square, its flames roaring and exceptionally dazzling.
Xue Xin intended to make a move, but seeing that Huo Yuhao was ready to strike, she stopped.
"What are you all still staring at!"
He yelled at the onlookers, "Get out of the way!"
The students immediately retreated, giving Huo Yuhao and Ma Xiaotao enough space to fight.
Jiang Peng was the same.
After feeling the overwhelming force of Huo Yuhao's punch, he knew that Huo Yuhao and Su Tong's Martial Soul Fusion Technique was something Ma Xiaotao couldn't possibly stop.
Huo Yuhao, with overwhelming momentum, threw a punch forward.
He simply threw a straight punch, yet the force of his punch was like a raging torrent, extremely violent.
Everyone felt that this punch was enough to suppress Ma Xiaotao, who had unleashed her sixth soul skill.
"Azure Dragon King!"
Some people started cheering Huo Yuhao on.
Ma Xiaotao's strength is undeniable; she is undoubtedly one of the elites of Shrek Academy and will surely represent Shrek in the Soul Master Competition next year.
If Huo Yuhao can defeat her with one punch, it will undoubtedly mean that the Imperial Academy will sweep the battlefield in the team battle next year!
As Huo Yuhao threw a punch, the white dragon of energy that had been slowly floating behind his fist suddenly surged and emitted a sharp hiss!
At this moment, Huo Yuhao was like a dragon emerging from the water, his fierce and intimidating fist energy rising up and making a deafening explosion in the air.
A rain of fire fell like meteors, colliding with Huo Yuhao's Dragon Hunt Eight Desolations!
Silence.
boom--
The next second, an explosion resounded throughout the area!
The onlookers retreated, and some were even knocked to the ground by the violent shockwave.
Extreme cold and scorching heat collided in the air, and the icy blue dragon-shaped fist force fought against the crimson phoenix fire rain, bursting out with dazzling light.
The force of the fist stretched out continuously, transforming into a great dragon that undulated and twisted, while the extremely cold aura surged and raged, actually freezing all the fire rain!
After fusing its martial soul with the Ice and Snow Maiden, the Azure Sky Ice Dragon surged forward like a mighty river surging into the ocean, its killing intent boiling endlessly.
Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Meteor Shower was forcibly torn apart!
She was incredulous as phoenix flames rapidly gathered in front of her.
"Phoenix Rising from the Ashes!"
"Phoenix Strike Through the Clouds!"
Ma Xiaotao used her strongest single-target attack skill, and enhanced it with the Phoenix Rebirth Soul Skill, in an attempt to withstand Huo Yuhao's attack.
The dragon stood tall, coiling majestically around Huo Yuhao's fist, unhindered by the phoenix.
"How dare you act so violently!"
Huo Yuhao's fist slammed directly into Ma Xiaotao!
At this moment, Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Martial Soul was directly frozen by the cold aura emanating from Huo Yuhao!
A dragon-shaped mark was quietly imprinted on Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Martial Soul.
boom!
Ma Xiaotao plummeted like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the Dean's Tower not far away.
The wall snapped and collapsed with a crash, sending up clouds of dust.
Ma Xiaotao coughed up a mouthful of blood, her eyes, now clear, were filled with shock and resentment.
She looked at Huo Yuhao, who was floating quietly in the sky, looking like a god in the sunlight.
No one knows what she is thinking at this moment.
Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the Di'ao students, her head lolled to the side, and she completely lost consciousness.
Su Tong re-manifested her physical form and reached out to support Huo Yuhao, whose spiritual and soul power were completely depleted: "Are you alright?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head: "Didn't she want to purify the evil fire?"
"She won't accept a gentle approach," he said, taking the baby bottle from Xuexin with Su Tong. "Then I'll use this method to wake her up."
"Luckily you stopped in time," Su Tong said, looking in Ma Xiaotao's direction, "otherwise you could have killed her with one punch."
"I am only short of soul power, but Dragon Hunting the Eight Desolations consumes not only your soul power, but also your spiritual power."
"Let me help you find a place to rest for a while."
Huo Yuhao nodded: "Alright, my current state can be seen as a process of destruction before construction, which is perfect for practicing the second awakening."
Xuexin didn't speak, but silently handed Huo Yuhao some medicine to restore his mental strength, and gestured for Huo Yuhao to go to the dean's rest room to rest.
Then, with a heart full of heartache, he looked at his tower, which had become a ruin.
It collapsed again.
Meanwhile, the Body Sect.
Poison Immortal grabbed a hundred-meter-long sea dragon with one hand and slammed it hard onto the plaza of the Body Sect.
The sea dragon, which had been there for ten thousand years, hissed in pain.
Poison Undying stomped on it, further reinforcing the soul power seal on its body to prevent it from self-destructing.
"Yuhao!"
He looked at the busy Body Sect.
"I caught a sea dragon for you!"