Chapter 216: Reserve Team Selection, Everyone Has Their Own Agenda
The Fire Dragon King reappeared at this moment, looking at Huo Yuhao and the Water Dragon King as she said:
“It seems you two have successfully fused.”
Then, she examined the Water Dragon King’s condition a few times before saying in surprise:
“Truly miraculous!”
“Little Water has stopped decaying. Although it’s very faint, Little Water’s soul is gradually recovering bit by bit!”
“Human, how did you do it?!”
Huo Yuhao looked at her and said:
“Soul Spirit Technology is like that—it’s equal for both the Soul Master and the Soul Spirit. Both sides will progress together.”
“Uh, it’s hard to explain the specifics to you. Just have the concept in mind.”
The Fire Dragon King was very pleased and said to him:
“It doesn’t matter, as long as Little Water develops in a positive direction.”
“Alright! Since you’ve done that much, I should fulfill my promise too.”
“Human, catch!”
The Fire Dragon King roared toward the sky. Her crimson dragon corpse was now like a scorching sun buried in the soil. The surrounding soil was baked until it cracked and then melted.
A fiery red crown fell in front of Huo Yuhao, steadily held aloft in midair by telekinesis.
This crown was not quite like the Space Crown. At the core of the crown was a miniature sun, with golden flames flowing over the glassy crown, and strange energy entwining within.
Just like with the Space Crown, merely gazing at it allowed Huo Yuhao to see a great deal of knowledge related to fire.
The Fire Dragon King weakly looked at Huo Yuhao and said:
“Human kid, this is the Crown of Fire.”
“My body is entrusted to you.”
The Water Dragon King was very sad, her voice trembling slightly.
“A Huo, are you leaving?”
The Fire Dragon King weakly nodded and said:
“Yeah! Finally, I can leave.”
“Hahaha.”
“Little Water, look at the new world for me.”
“I’m going to the Underworld first to beat that bastard Light to a pulp!”
“If I don’t peel his skin off, I won’t rest in peace!”
“I originally wanted to say some farewell words, but after thinking it over, I found I couldn’t say them.”
“Haha, you know me—I excel at fighting, not literature.”
“So, goodbye.”
After the Fire Dragon King finished her last words, she closed her brilliant golden eyes as if relieved, gradually turning into light spots and vanishing into the void.
She did not choose a grand funeral like the Space Dragon King to end things. She merely gazed gently at the Water Dragon King, fading bit by bit from the world.
The Water Dragon King involuntarily reached out, trying to grasp those light spots, but they passed through her palm and gradually disappeared from view.
“A Huo, good night.”
Huo Yuhao watched quietly from the side, choosing not to interrupt.
Soon, the Water Dragon King turned to Huo Yuhao and said:
“Next, I’ll hand the Crown of Water over to you.”
The Water Dragon King extended her fair palm toward her own dragon corpse, deep blue soul power connecting the two.
Because her dragon body and bloodline were well preserved, she did not need to burn her divine soul like the Fire Dragon King to form the crown.
Accompanied by bursts of dragon roars, her dragon body underwent changes similar to those of the Space Dragon King and Fire Dragon King.
Huo Yuhao’s vision was filled with countless surging waves of water. The entire space was azure blue, with no room for any other color.
The entire process did not last long. A crown similar to the Fire Dragon King’s emerged on the Water Dragon King’s dragon head.
The crown was entirely deep blue, with ripples occasionally echoing across it. A layer of white mist enveloped the crown, emanating the ultimate low temperature.
Huo Yuhao gazed at the two magnificent artworks before him. His finger lightly tapped the air, causing colorful ripples to unfold, which separately swallowed the Crown of Water and the Crown of Fire.
Crowns of a nature similar to divine positions could not be placed in storage soul tools, nor was Kamui Space suitable. The best place was still the Dream Space.
“Next are the two dragon corpses.”
“Elder Ilex is entrusted to you.”
“But remember to leave a portion each at the bottom of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to maintain its ecological environment.”
“Such a good place can’t be ruined.”
Ilex’s aged voice echoed in the Sea of Consciousness.
“Mm.”
“No problem.”
Then, the gate to the Undead Demiplane opened at the bottom of the spring, sucking in the corpses of the Fire Dragon King and Water Dragon King, while leaving a small portion to maintain the balance of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
After years of evolution, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had formed its own cycle. Even without the two corpses, as long as the spring water was not excessively extracted, this Treasure Gathering Basin would persist.
However, as insurance, Huo Yuhao still left a portion of the corpses to prevent any problems.
“Miss Water Dragon King, we should leave now and return to the Sea of Consciousness.”
The Water Dragon King gave a final glance to the Fire Dragon King’s corpse, gently nodded to Huo Yuhao, then turned into a stream of water and merged into his body.
“No need to address me that way in the future. Call me A Shui.”
With the power support of the water and fire dual dragons lost, the spring water above began to fall, filling this narrow space. Huo Yuhao used telekinesis to swim upward against the current.
Back on the surface, Huo Yuhao closed the Eye of Fate and breathed in the fresh air deeply.
Actually, with Life Gold in his body, he could sustain his physiological functions with vitality alone. Breathing air was just an instinct formed over many years.
“Master! You’re back!”
You You and Ba Jiao immediately waved their leaves to welcome Huo Yuhao. Ignoring the two plants, Huo Yuhao looked at the two hundred thousand year soul rings floating above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and said:
“You You, how long can these two hundred thousand year soul rings last?”
You You shook her pink petals and said:
“The heaven and earth origin energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is abundant, so they can last a very long time.”
Huo Yuhao nodded. Enthusiasm already had soul tools capable of storing soul rings—Sun Moon Empire had long researched such things.
Strictly speaking, Fiery Apricot and Earth Dragon Golden Gourd were not killed by Huo Yuhao, and bore no trace of him, making them ownerless soul rings.
Recovering the two hundred thousand year soul rings could be used for artificial Soul Spirit research.
In the future, if a universal Soul Master era were truly to begin, artificial Soul Spirits would be indispensable.
Huo Yuhao looked at Autumn Water Dew beside You You and Ba Jiao—this was the immortal herb here most suitable for him.
“Master wants to consume Autumn Water Dew?”
“Just drink the dew on the leaves.”
With a thought from Huo Yuhao’s telekinesis, he precisely collected all the dew from the leaves and sent it into Kamui Space. He planned to consume it back at the Enthusiasm camp.
After the dew was taken, Autumn Water Dew withered at an astonishing speed, leaving behind a few seeds.
“Find a place to plant these seeds.”
You You immediately obeyed the order. A purple light carried the seeds to a suitable spot in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for cultivation, awaiting the next sprouting.
“I’ll leave first. Later, people claiming to be from Enthusiasm will enter here.”
“Cooperate with all their actions. If you can transform into human form in the future, I can consider letting you go to Xilu City.”
Hearing this, You You and Ba Jiao trembled, shouting fanatically:
“Praise the Master!”
Huo Yuhao patted his black trench coat and left from the entrance he had come through, passing through that layer of white light. The flames outside were still burning, while the seven-colored poisonous fog from other areas was slowly filling the region. It wouldn’t be long before the flames extinguished, and this place would become a death zone again.
But now Huo Yuhao had the Fragrant Silken Immortal Pill in hand, so the poisonous fog was no issue.
Huo Yuhao quickly returned to the Enthusiasm camp, where Emiya Kiritsugu greeted him at the entrance.
“Boss, is it resolved?”
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly and said: “Pretty much.”
“No resistance force inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. There are also two hundred thousand year level plant-type soul beasts inside—now they belong to Enthusiasm.”
“After you go in, those two will assist you.”
“This is for you.”
Huo Yuhao took out the Fragrant Silken Immortal Pill from his storage soul tool and said:
“This bead can block the poisonous fog. Use it first to enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.”
“Then, use this bead’s properties to dismantle the poison array in Sunset Forest.”
Emiya Kiritsugu carefully took the purple bead and said:
“Boss, we’ll start acting now then.”
Huo Yuhao waved his hand at him and said:
“Go ahead.”
Emiya Kiritsugu was always a man of action. After getting the purple bead, he immediately gathered his team, loaded up with numerous soul tools, and headed aggressively toward Sunset Forest.
Huo Yuhao arrived at Su Tong’s tent. Su Tong was cultivating at the moment. Sensing Huo Yuhao’s arrival, she slowly opened her eyes.
“Teacher, is it settled?”
Huo Yuhao stretched lazily and said: “Pretty much.”
“Once Root Third Squad dismantles the poison array, Enthusiasm can fully occupy the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.”
“Then, you go inside and see if there are any suitable immortal herbs.”
“But logically, the immortal herbs inside won’t have much effect on you—probably less helpful than Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow.”
“Did you use up the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow I gave you last time?”
“There’s plenty more here.”
Su Tong shook her head and said: “Not yet. The energy of the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow is vast; I haven’t fully digested it.”
Huo Yuhao sat on the bed opposite Su Tong, then crossed his legs and took out the dew beads from Autumn Water Dew, saying:
“Absorb it slowly; no need to rush.”
“You have plenty of time.”
“I’m going to consume an immortal herb; it’ll take some time. Once I’ve absorbed it, we’ll head to the Extreme North.”
Su Tong nodded and said:
“Should I stand guard for Teacher?”
Huo Yuhao tilted his head back to consume the dew beads and said:
“No need.”
“Focus on cultivating your spiritual power.”
With that, Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and began sensing the sudden cool sensation in his body. His spiritual power began rising at a visible speed, and his Spiritual Eye seemed to undergo some changes.
…………
At the entrance to Shrek Academy’s Dueling Arena.
A gray-robed elder leisurely waited for the core disciples to gather, munching on a chicken drumstick.
Soon, the core disciples from Shrek Academy’s Outer Court arrived before Xuan Zi, led by their teacher.
The homeroom teacher of Class 1 Year 1, Wang Yan, walked up to Xuan Zi and said respectfully:
“Xuan Lao, everyone is here.”
Xuan Zi was about to take another bite of his chicken drumstick when a clear female voice came from the student group.
“Master, stop eating. Let’s start the assessment quickly.”
“Watch out, or I’ll confiscate all your chicken drumsticks.”
Xuan Zi’s originally lazy posture straightened immediately. With a smile on his face, he said:
“Got it, got it.”
“Speak nicely; don’t take my chicken drumsticks.”
“Cough, everyone enter the Dueling Arena.”
Xuan Zi entered the Dueling Arena first, followed immediately by the teachers leading the students.
In the Year 5 area, Xu Sanshi said to Bei Bei:
“Was that Huo Sui’er from Year 2 just now?”
Bei Bei said gravely:
“That’s right.”
“Xuan Lao’s beloved disciple.”
“Her strength is extremely terrifying—probably high-level Soul Elder.”
“Heard she went into seclusion for a while recently.”
Xu Sanshi smacked his lips and said:
“Xuan Lao won’t pull strings for her, right?”
Bei Bei glanced at Xu Sanshi and said:
“No need at all.”
“If she wanted, Xuan Lao has plenty of ways to slot her into the main selection team.”
“Why compete with you for the reserve team?”
Xu Sanshi thought about it and said: “Makes sense.”
“But the group at the very back seems to be Year 1, right?”
“Why are they joining the fun too?”
Bei Bei sighed and said:
“You haven’t checked Magic Net news at all.”
“This year, Year 1 is allowed to participate.”
“Be careful.”
“Year 1 has a bunch of monsters this year.”
“If we’re not careful, neither of us might make the reserve team.”
Xu Sanshi said relaxedly:
“Don’t be so tense. That Mademos is indeed strong.”
“But with you and me, brothers teaming up, we can’t beat him?”
Bei Bei gave the Year 1 group a deep look and said:
“Hard to say.”
“Mademos, what do you think the assessment will be like?”
Bai E asked the nearby Mademos curiously.
A “well” mark appeared on Mademos’s forehead as he said:
“Be quiet!”
“No matter what the assessment is, just fight through it with skill.”
Ti Bao nodded in agreement beside him and said:
“Little White, don’t worry.”
“We’ll make it to the end.”
Soon, all the students arrived in the Dueling Arena. Xuan Zi stood in the center and said to everyone:
“The rules are simple—no tricks.”
“It’s a free-for-all. Surrender or get rescued out means elimination.”
“You have two minutes to discuss. Two minutes later, when I say begin, it starts.”
“Teachers, all out.”
The field immediately erupted in chaos. Everyone was shocked by these simple and brutal rules.
Mademos hugged his chest, golden eyes flashing with battle intent as he said:
“Pure combat?”
“Just what I wanted.”
Feng Jin stood on tiptoe, looking toward the Year 2 area, and said:
“Die Bao and Bai E, once it starts, we’ll find a way to get close to Sui Jie.”
“Our six will stick together.”
Xia Die nodded slightly. Bai E smiled and said:
“Mm!”
Mademos said nothing, clearly agreeing with the plan.
Year 2 area.
Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but be stunned. Wang Dong said:
“Then what’s the point of fighting?”
“Once Sui Jie and that Mademos attack, who here can dodge fast enough?!”
“Good grief! Survive this and you’ve won!”
Xiao Xiao angrily thumped Wang Dong’s head and said:
“What are you saying?!”
“Can’t you have some ambition?”
“Listen to me. Once it starts, go straight to Nannan Jie.”
“Nannan Jie’s Invincible Golden Body guarantees we take no damage!”
“We’ll sneakily output and take out the last team!”
Wang Dong clutched his head and said:
“You’re right!”
Year 5, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi stood together.
Xu Sanshi glanced at the surroundings and said:
“Damn!”
“This is how we play?”
“Bro, I’m defense-type!”
“Bei Bei, it’s on you this time!”
“If we win, dinner’s on me!”
Bei Bei had no confidence either and said:
“This is tricky.”
“We’re both four rings; they’ll target us first.”
“Ask Jiang Nannan. She’s Year 5 too; we can team up.”
Jiang Nannan had just received eye signals from Xiao Xiao and the others. Hearing Bei Bei, she said:
“Sure.”
At the edge of the field, Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu stood together, planning to unleash a Martial Soul Fusion Skill right away.
Dai Huabin’s injuries hadn’t fully healed; his legs were still trembling a bit.
He had knelt at Shrek’s main gate for days. Mu En had almost forgotten him until one day when taking Bai E and others out to eat, he spotted the guy.
Mu En couldn’t be bothered to deal with Dai Huabin and just let him go.
“Zhu Lu, once it starts, activate the Martial Soul Fusion Skill and scatter Mademos and his group first!”
“I don’t expect to win! But I don’t want Mademos and them to win either!”
Zhu Lu looked at Dai Huabin worriedly, gripping his broad hand tightly.
Death Emissary: Folks watching the screen, can I still achieve the original work’s battle record?
