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90.65% Douluo: Rebirth of Yuhao, they all have ulterior motives. / Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Eliminated Upon Emergence

Bab 96: Chapter 96: Eliminated Upon Emergence

The Examination Area.

"Le Xuan."

A sudden voice sounded, and Zhang Le Xuan instinctively turned her head. Upon seeing who had arrived, her gaze flashed slightly, and she discreetly offered a respectful bow.

"Dean Yan, what brings you here?"

Dean Yan Shao Zhe wore a faint smile. "Since I happened to have some free time, I thought I'd come and check on the two geniuses in your class. Although it's a pity they didn't join the Martial Soul Department, both the Martial Soul and Soul Tool Departments strive for the academy's success, so as the Dean, I naturally have to show some concern for the children's progress."

"I see."

Zhang Le Xuan nodded lightly, her expression unchanged. "Then, Dean Yan, please observe."

As six students entered the arena and took their positions, the teacher acting as referee spoke calmly.

"Both sides, state your names."

"Freshman Class Nine, Ning Tian, Auxiliary Soul Master, Level 31."

Unlike her previous life, where the impulsive Wu Feng had spoken first, this time it was the more composed Ning Tian who led the introductions. Although she knew her team's odds of winning were slim against this formidable duo that had defeated the Shrek Twin Stars, Ning Tian had no intention of backing down.

Since her team was at a disadvantage, she decided to be straightforward and reveal her own information to get the opponent's details in return, allowing her team to make some tactical preparations.

While the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda itself has no combat abilities, its powerful enhancement could enable her two teammates, both with Spirit Grandmaster-level cultivation, to temporarily attain the strength of a Spirit Elder. If they could attack the opponent's weak points early on, they might just have a chance at victory.

After all, anyone who had made it this far in Shrek's freshman examination was a proud genius in their own right. As freshmen only a few months into their first year, they lacked a clear understanding of the significance behind defeating the Twin Stars of the Outer Academy and would hardly surrender just because their opponents were famous.

And this was no longer a round-robin stage where they could strategically avoid strong opponents; it was an elimination match. Lose here, and it was truly goodbye.

So, even if there was just a sliver of hope, they had to fight for it.

Listening to the three distinct introductions from the girls in front of him, Huo Yuhao remained calm. He had already guessed some of their strategies.

He hadn't expected that his first elimination match would be against these familiar faces from his previous life. His gaze passed over each of their recognizable features and finally rested on Wu Feng, whose hair was even more vivid than Ma Xiaotao's. She stood there, wary and tense, and Huo Yuhao spoke calmly.

"Freshman Class Five, Huo Yuhao, Control System, Spirit Level 28."

"Freshman Class Five, Zhu Lu, Agility Attack System, Spirit Level 25."

With Zhu Lu's introduction finished, Gu Yue Na finally spoke.

"Class Five, Gu Yuena, Assault System, Spirit Level 38."

"!?"

That ethereal, clear voice struck everyone present like a hammer. Not only Ning Tian and her team, but even Dean Yan Shao Zhe, watching from the spectator seats, couldn't help but have his pupils shrink.

As a Super Douluo, he had, of course, heard their self-introductions clearly. But weren't these two supposed to have entered the academy at levels 26 and 36, respectively?

If it were Huo Yuhao, a Grandmaster Spirit level, advancing by two levels in three months, it would be fast but still within the bounds of his understanding.

But Gu Yuena's rate of advancement defied all logic.

Since when did Spirit Elders level up at the same pace as Grandmasters? Why not just let Titled Douluos level up like that?

Was it possible that Xian Lin'er had given them some sort of cultivation-enhancing pill just to make sure they beat Tang San in this year's freshman competition?

At this thought, Dean Yan's face showed a hint of anger.

Short-sightedness!

A Soul Elder at barely twelve years old was already a once-in-a-millennium talent, and yet they were given medicinal enhancements just for the sake of a single tournament victory?

Focusing purely on cultivating spirit power without teaching students to dig deep into their capabilities was disregarding their future potential entirely!

As the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, he shouldn't have any say in how the Soul Tool Department managed their curriculum. Still, Gu Yuena was a unique case.

After receiving advice from Elder Xuan, Yan Shao Zhe had been planning for Tang San to defeat Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na in this freshman tournament as a demonstration of the Martial Soul Department's strengths, after which he would offer Gu Yuena another chance. He could go without Huo Yuhao, but Gu Yue Na's talent was exceptional, and he didn't want to let it go to waste.

Instead, the Soul Tool Department seemed intent on squandering her potential—how could he not be heartbroken?

No, he couldn't wait any longer.

He needed to recruit Gu Yuena into the Martial Soul Department. Today's afternoon match would be the best opportunity; he'd arrange for Tang San to battle Huo Yuhao.

If things kept going this way, who knew what kind of rough stone the Soul Tool Department might turn this precious gem into?

While Yan Shao Zhe's anger was plainly visible, Ning Tian and her teammates were entirely in shock.

Facing a Soul Elder at Level 38 in the first round of the elimination match—what was the point of even trying?

Taking a deep breath, Ning Tian turned to her two companions and spoke in a low voice.

"Consider this the final battle; let's give it our all."

As a Soul Elder herself, Ning Tian knew better than anyone how much of a difference there was between a Level 31 auxiliary spirit master and a Level 38 assault spirit master.

"Understood."

Wu Feng's face also turned serious. Her red eyes fixated on Gu Yuena, and her hands, resting against her school pants, trembled slightly.

For some reason, Gu Yuena didn't even channel her spirit power, yet Wu Feng's body involuntarily began to shake. She even felt an inexplicable urge to kneel before her opponent.

"Ready—Begin!"

At the referee's shout, Ning Tian took the lead, summoning her Martial Soul.

"Seven Treasures, Arise from the Glazed Pagoda." With a soft chant, a brilliant, radiant pagoda appeared in Ning Tian's hand. As she noticed the three purple spirit rings beneath Gu Yuena's feet, her throat constricted.

Even though she had mentally prepared herself, witnessing this reality still filled her with a sense of powerlessness.

"First treasure, Speed; third treasure, Strength!"

Without hesitation, she activated two soul incantations, sending four beams of light from the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, which split in half and entered Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er's bodies.

Finally, casting a 'Cure' spell on herself, Ning Tian's spirit power was heavily depleted, her face turning pale.

"Wu Feng, you handle Gu Yuena. Yun'er, you take care of that black-haired girl. I still have my second skill ready, so don't worry about Huo Yuhao's control."

With a 40% increase in speed and strength, Wu Feng might struggle against Gu Yuena alone, but Nanmen Yun'er, also an agility-type, should easily overpower Zhu Lu.

"Understood."

Nanmen Yun'er nodded, her jade-green wings flaring as she charged toward Zhu Lu.

Feeling empowered, Wu Feng looked up, battle spirit in her eyes as she faced Gu Yuena.

Just then, Wu Feng met Gu Yuena's amethyst, serene gaze.

With that mere glance, Wu Feng felt as though she had witnessed something terrifying. Her entire body shuddered, and the red dragon scales on her left arm rose sharply.

And then, there was nothing.

"Wu Feng!"

Under Ning Tian's astonished gaze, Wu Feng retracted her martial soul and collapsed.

"Isn't her martial soul an elemental mage? What is this new ability?"

Yan Shao Zhe frowned deeply, finding the scene unfathomable.

Gu Yuena's soul rings hadn't even activated, nor was there a ripple of spirit power, yet Wu Feng had simply collapsed.

This incident, beyond his control, filled Yan Shao Zhe with a growing sense of dread as he fixed his gaze on Gu Yuena, fists unconsciously clenching.

Huo Yuhao, observing the situation, recalled their previous mock assessment, where he thought, If it had been Master fighting Gu Yue Na, this probably would've been the outcome too.

Setting his thoughts aside, Huo Yuhao looked at Zhu Lu. "I'll handle Nanmen Yun'er; Ning Tian is yours."

"Got it."

Without a word, Zhu Lu transformed into a shadow, charging toward the still-stunned Ning Tian.

Attempting to intercept, Nanmen Yun'er suddenly blinked and found Huo Yuhao in front of her, a calm smile that made her hairs stand on end.

"Interrupting a fight isn't polite," Huo Yuhao said in a calm voice, sending a shiver down Nanmen Yun'er's spine.

How could this be? Was he truly a control-type!?

Panicking, she spread her jade-green wings to escape Huo Yuhao's reach. But Huo Yuhao, with his spirit detection, anticipated her every move. With a swift punch, he struck her, leaving her hands numb even with Ning Tian's enhancement. Before she could recover, Huo Yuhao's figure flickered, appearing next to her with his cold, piercing blue gaze, freezing her in her tracks.

"I surrender!"

Nanmen Yun'er held back a sob, her eyes filled with tears as she glanced toward Ning Tian, only to find her knocked unconscious.

(End of Chapter)


Bab 97: Chapter 97: Xuanzǐ: Is It My Turn to Take the Stage?

Noon.

After lunch, Tang San received a message and went straight to the dean's office.

Seeing Yan Shaozhe dressed in white ceremonial attire, standing by the window with his eyes fixed motionlessly on the elderly outside, Tang San gave a slight bow.

"Teacher, you wanted to see me."

"Mm."

Yan Shaozhe gave a soft hum, turned around, and looked Tang San up and down once more. A look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Good talent, strong abilities, no arrogance typical of ordinary geniuses, cautious and low-profile in actions, and most importantly, respectful to teachers and traditions.

Even he, Yan Shaozhe, couldn't find any faults with this disciple.

"This time I called you here mainly to tell you two things. In this afternoon's evaluation, your team will face the team of those two geniuses who chose to join the Soul Conductor Department three months ago. Use this noon period to prepare well."

"Ah?"

Tang San was stunned for a moment. Wasn't the plan to draw lots?

Such obvious under-the-table manipulation, and making me prepare in advance, is that really okay?

"How come? Don't you have confidence?"

"Don't worry, teacher. I've been following that team during the round-robin matches before. Although their strength is indeed formidable, but…"

Recalling what Huo Yuhao did to Wang Dong'er two days ago, and this morning's scene where the opponent threatened to help his daughter beat him up, Tang San clenched his fist tightly.

After a brief pause, a calm and confident smile appeared on his face, as if the three words of victory were slowly spoken from his mouth.

"We will win."

Although he harbored some resentment towards Yan Shaozhe's actions, he couldn't deny that this matter also aligned with Tang San's intentions.

After what happened this morning, his hatred towards Huo Yuhao deepened once again. Now having the chance to beat up Huo Yuhao in advance to vent his anger made his blood boil.

Huo Yuhao, oh Huo Yuhao.

Originally, he wanted to let you frolic for two more days and completely crush you in the finals. Now it seems your new student evaluation ends here.

"Mm, not bad. Having confidence is a good thing, but don't be complacent. The next thing I want to tell you is the second matter."

Upon hearing Tang San's confident words, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but show a faint smile on his face. As he spoke, he pushed a delicate box from his desk towards Tang San.

"Open it and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Tang San quickly took a step forward. When he saw what was inside the box, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

It was a soul bone, emitting a faint silver glow throughout. Just from its aura, its quality was definitely not low.

At this moment, Yan Shaozhe's voice slowly sounded by Tang San's ear.

"This is an extremely rare ten-thousand-year soul bone, approximately fifteen thousand years old. It is a reward specially secured by the teacher for your new student evaluation."

Looking at Tang San's expression, which showed little change in the face of such a precious item, Yan Shaozhe nodded with satisfaction and continued to explain.

"However, it doesn't belong to you yet. As I said, this is a reward for the new student evaluation. Only when your team wins the championship of the elimination matches can this reward be yours."

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, Tang San felt somewhat hesitant in his heart.

Fifteen thousand years… still a bit low…

If it were his past life, he might have been delighted to have such a soul bone, but now, reborn as a divine king, equipping a soul bone over ten thousand years old seemed a bit clumsy.

Especially when thinking about the four hundred thousand-year soul bone that should have already appeared in Huo Yuhao's body, he felt that the one in his hand was just as good as garbage.

People are more frustrating than others.

Moreover, soul bones, like soul rings, are hard to replace once equipped. In his past life, being able to replace via the Sea God evaluation was already lucky. In this life, he didn't know if he would have that chance again, so during the absorption process, he preferred quality over quantity.

Soul rings were essential for upgrades, necessary when forced, but for soul bones, unless there was a special need, Tang San didn't want to rush into absorbing them.

Seeing Tang San deep in thought, Yan Shaozhe smiled.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Your hard training these days has been noticed by the teacher. Being a champion in the new student evaluation is not difficult for you."

"The reason I arranged such a reward for you is also because you will face Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na this afternoon, who have equally outstanding talents and strengths that don't seem much less than yours. This soul bone is both an affirmation of your abilities and a warning."

"The teacher hopes that you can give your all in this afternoon's competition, and not become complacent and lose the match because of your strong abilities."

Only Yan Shaozhe himself knew that this soul bone seemed to be prepared for Tang San, but it was actually completely to successfully attract Gu Yue Na.

Having brought out even a ten-thousand-year soul bone shows how much he valued the afternoon match. As long as Tang San won, he could use the high-status victor posture to lure Gu Yue Na to the Martial Soul Department, and even Huo Yuhao might follow.

If skills are inferior, students can leave voluntarily. At that time, even Xian Lin'er wouldn't say anything, maybe because of her temper, perhaps even the three-month investment would not be recovered.

The thought that all the efforts of the Soul Conductor Department on Gu Yue Na over these three months would be in vain made Yan Shaozhe clench his teeth and swallow it, an inexplicable feeling of pleasure surged in his heart.

"But I guarantee, I will absolutely not let you regret joining the Soul Conductor Department someday in the future."

The sharp words from the other party before leaving had sunk deep into his heart like a sharp thorn. Now recalling them again, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but show a cold smile on his face.

"Xian Lin'er, you thought that deceiving two students into the Soul Conductor Department with tricks three months ago meant victory?

I will use facts to tell you, in the face of absolute foundation, all conspiracies and tricks are nothing but fleeting clouds."

"Teacher, I understand, but disciple doesn't want this soul bone."

The abrupt words pulled Yan Shaozhe's thoughts back. He saw Tang San close the box and then push it back to him, bowing respectfully to request.

"If the disciple wins the championship of the new student evaluation, can I exchange this soul bone for another reward?"

"Oh?"

Yan Shaozhe raised his eyebrows, seeming somewhat interested. "Tell me, what reward do you want to exchange it for?"

"Bazhūqiáo (Eight-Spider Spear)."

Tang San looked up, his voice unusually tinged with excitement, and spoke softly.

"I want to have, like Tang San's ancestor, the Eight-Spider Spear, an externally attached soul bone provided by the Human-Faced Demon Spider."

Before enrollment, he had thought about going to the Starry Sky Forest to continue hunting Human-Faced Demon Spiders whenever he had time, to see if he could once again obtain the Eight-Spider Spear soul bone, which was crucial to his growth in his past life.

But with only himself searching in the Starry Sky Forest, the efficiency was really too low.

Not only did he have to carefully avoid attacks from other soul beasts, but even if he encountered a Human-Faced Demon Spider, he couldn't be sure he could hunt it down.

Two or three thousand years would be okay, but if he encountered a ten-thousand-year-old, hunting who hunting could not be certain.

Ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beasts needed soul emperors to hunt them down safely. If he really encountered a ten-thousand-year-old Human-Faced Demon Spider, he would probably be directly handed over.

However, if Yan Shaozhe helped, things would be different. With this super Douluo, he could fully replicate what he did in his past life, obtaining the Eight-Spider Spear through massive killings of Human-Faced Demon Spiders.

Hearing Tang San's request, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. The Eight-Spider Spear is an iconic soul bone of Tang San's ancestors, he naturally knew.

However, soul bones are already rare enough, and wanting to create the same kind of externally attached soul bone in the Human-Faced Demon Spider species was undoubtedly difficult.

Tang San's words were a reminder that to replicate the glory of Tang San's ancestors, the Eight-Spider Spear was absolutely indispensable, indeed worth trying.

But at this moment, another problem arose. As the dean, he couldn't spare time during the holiday!

How could he find time to go to the Starry Sky Forest to help Tang San hunt Human-Faced Demon Spiders?

He had to find someone strong enough, able to protect Tang San, and still available.

After a simple screening, a name leapt into his mind.

——Old Xuanzhi!

Yan Shaozhe's eyes lit up suddenly.

Exactly!

As the saying goes, having an elder at home is like having a treasure. It was just right to find something for Old Xuanzhi to do during the holiday. Otherwise, this guy would just drink all day, not doing anything.

Later, he would go and tell Old Xuanzhi, letting the other party take Tang San to the Starry Sky Forest for training, and see if he could reproduce Tang San's ancestor's Eight-Spider Spear.

A level 98 Douluo personally following, this was secure!

Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe looked up at Tang San, smiled lightly, and said.

"I didn't expect you, little guy, to admire Tang San's ancestor so much. No wonder your talent is so good, and you can even share a name with your ancestor. The teacher promises you that if you win the championship in the new student evaluation, not only will this soul bone be yours, but during the holiday, I will specially arrange someone to take you to hunt Human-Faced Demon Spiders."

Upon hearing this, Tang San's eyes instantly burst with indescribable joy. He immediately bent both knees, plopping down to kneel before Yan Shaozhe.

"Thank you, teacher!"

"What are you doing? You are my disciple, and as your teacher, I naturally have to do my best. Get up quickly, go back and prepare well for this afternoon's match, and make our Martial Soul Department proud."

"Yes, teacher!"

Afternoon.

Looking at the two teams of Huo Yuhao and Tang San appearing in the same area, Zhang Luexuan on the spectator stands couldn't help but frown slightly.

"Huh?"

Beside her, Yan Shaozhe also feigned surprise, raising his eyebrows: "Two of the championship favorite teams are actually facing each other so soon, what a coincidence!"

After speaking, he first glanced at Zhang Luexuan, then looked at Zhou Yi, smiling lightly and asking.

"Do the two teachers have any thoughts on which team will win this match?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi couldn't help but look at Zhang Luexuan. Seeing her always maintained a calm expression, a hint of gloom flashed in her eyes.

However, before she could speak, Zhang Luexuan's voice sounded.

"He promised me, so I choose to believe him."

It seemed she noticed Huo Yuhao was looking at her. Zhang Luexuan smiled and raised her hand to wave. Seeing the young man also smiling and giving her a thumbs-up, the curve of her mouth involuntarily rose a bit more.

However, as she turned her head to look at Yan Shaozhe, the smile on her face suddenly faded, becoming extremely calm.

"Dean Yan, I didn't know this match would turn out this way. I don't know if you interfered in any way, but it doesn't matter."

At this point, Zhang Luexuan paused, and when she opened her mouth again, her tone carried an indescribable pride.

"Because no matter what you did, that child will not lose."

(End of Chapter)


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