Chapter 34: The Inevitable Battle (Part 2)

  Although Ning Tian had previously told her that he suspected Huo Yuhao had an extraordinary ability, they later came to a consensus through their understanding of the battle between Huo Yuhao and the three others, especially after Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong used their martial soul fusion technique. They believed that it was actually Wang Dong's ability that had knocked Ning Tian unconscious, and Huo Yuhao couldn't have done it. The reason Huo Yuhao could join this championship team was because of his martial soul fusion with Wang Dong.

  It was precisely because they lost to Huo Yu and his two companions that Ning Tian, Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er were directly eliminated, and she had been harboring resentment in her heart. At this moment, she immediately raised an objection.

  As soon as she said this, she immediately received a response from many students, especially those in the control department. For a time, there was a sense of mass excitement.

  Wang Yan's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao all obtained the new student champion title, each having their own excellent aspects. I have personally experienced his soul technique, and among those of the same level, there are few other control-type soul masters that can compare to him. My nominations were all based on the new student assessment rankings as well as individual strength."

  Wu Feng didn't give in, "Teacher Wang, you also said that his soul technique is okay among the same level. But what's his level? It's just one ring. Our class doesn't only have two-ring students, we even have three-ring Soul Masters. Why should a one-ring Soul Master like him be allowed to run for class monitor? Can he convince everyone?"

  "Bang!" Wang Dong slapped the table and stood up, turning to point at Wu Feng. "Don't be too arrogant! Not satisfied with losing to us in the elimination round? If you have the ability, win against us during the assessment!"

  "Wu Feng said angrily, 'I just don't accept it, what can you do? Isn't it all about control systems being stronger than attack systems? If he has the ability to beat me, I'll admit it. I'll acknowledge that he's qualified to run for class monitor.'"

  "You fart, I'll fight you. If you have the guts, follow me to the Dou Soul District." Wang Dong's bright eyes almost spat out fire, and his body already had soul power stirring restlessly.

  "That's enough." King Wen's stern voice suddenly appeared with a strong soul power fluctuation, suppressing the two of them who immediately shut their mouths.

  "Everyone sit down."

  Wu Feng and Wang Dong reluctantly returned to their seats.

  Wang Yan said in a deep voice, "Since there are objections, let's put it to a vote. If more than half of the people disagree with He Yu Hao running for class monitor, I will remove his name. Those who disagree, please raise your hands."

  If it were Zhou Wei, he would never handle things like this. He would definitely force his way through the opposition and even directly appoint Huo Yu Hao as class monitor. Those who disobeyed would be punished. Absolutely iron-fisted.

  But Wang was different, he was a mild and scholarly teacher, very strong in theory, but his control over the students was much weaker than Zhou Wei's.

  As soon as King's words fell, it was unclear whether it was out of jealousy towards Huo Yuhao for obtaining the championship with a single ring, or if he had been influenced by Wu Feng's words. Almost two-thirds of the students raised their hands. Only the original first-class students and some students with more stable and gentle personalities did not raise their hands.

  Those who can enter Shrek Academy are all proud sons of heaven. This can be seen from the fact that almost all Shrek students can reach the optimal soul ring configuration before the fourth ring. Which one is not arrogant? Let them agree to a Soul Master with only ten years of soul rings as their class leader, how can they not have resentment and jealousy?

  Wang Yan obviously didn't expect this situation and was momentarily stunned.

  Wang Dong was furious and was about to get up again, but was pulled back by Huo Yu Hao beside him.

  "Wu Feng said with a hint of complacency: 'Teacher Wang, more than half have passed. Please erase his name.'"

  Wang Yan was really in a difficult situation, he had taught many students before, but this kind of situation was still the first time he encountered. Moreover, his words had already been spoken, and now it was hard to back down. He could only look at Huo Yu Hao with some apology.

  Just as he was about to announce the cancellation of Huo Yu Hao's candidacy for class monitor, Huo Yu Hao slowly raised his right hand.

  From Wu Feng's objection to now, on the surface, it seems that Huo Yu Hao has not changed his emotions at all, and even pulled back Wang Dong who wanted to make a move. But in fact, is his heart really calm?

  Wang Yan said: "Yu Hao, you speak."

  Huo Yu Hao slowly stood up, but didn't even glance at Wu Feng who had questioned him earlier. His tone was calm, but compared to his usual way of speaking, his pace was slightly slower. "Teacher Wang, I understood the objection raised by Wu Feng just now. She is questioning whether my abilities qualify me to be a class monitor. Before you announce the cancellation of my candidacy, I want to say that I am willing to accept Wu Feng's challenge. If I win against her, please let everyone vote again."

  His voice was calm, but as soon as he spoke, the noisy first grade class suddenly quieted down.

  Even Dai Huabin, who was sitting in the back, and Zhu Lu, were shocked. Even Wu Feng himself showed a look of astonishment. None of them had expected that Huo Yu Hao would actually accept Wu Feng's challenge.

  Wu Feng possesses the Red Dragon martial soul, and in terms of quality, it is only slightly inferior to Dai Huabin's White Tiger and Wang Dong's Radiant Butterfly Goddess. The difference is extremely minute. With two hundred-year-old soul rings, she has the best possible combination. Adding her own formidable combat strength and twenty-fifth level cultivation, she far surpasses Huo Yuhao in every aspect! This can be seen from the fact that despite not ranking high in the freshman assessment elimination round, she became a core disciple. Even the teachers at Shrek Academy, who are known for their critical eyes, believe Wu Feng has enormous potential.

  Huoyue Hao is a control-type Soul Master, but he's actually a spiritual control-type Soul Master. His soul power is only around ten levels, and his only soul ring is still at the tenth level. From any perspective, no one would think that he could rival Wufeng.

  However, at this moment, Huo Yu Hao said that he would accept Wu Feng's challenge. His voice was calm and didn't seem to be impulsive at all. What was even more surprising was the determination in his words.

  Wang Yan's pupils slightly contracted, looking at Huo Yuhao's calm eyes. He fell silent for a few seconds before taking a deep breath and nodding his head. "Alright, since that's the case, I agree to let you two go to the Soul Dueling Area. However, in order to be fair, why don't we make this a bet? If Wu Feng wins against Huo Yuhao, then cancel Huo Yuhao's candidacy for class monitor. On the other hand, if Huo Yuhao wins, cancel Wu Feng's candidacy for Soul Master class monitor. Today, I'll make an exception. Everyone, rise and head to the Soul Dueling Area."

  As for the bet, Wu Feng did not raise any objections. In front of her were Wang Dong and Dai Huabin. Originally, the possibility of her being chosen was very small to begin with. Moreover, how could she possibly think that she would lose to Huo Yuhao, this guy who only had one ten-year soul ring?

  After a brief astonishment, Wu Feng's face was filled with disdain and contempt. As the students filed out of the classroom, Wu Feng deliberately approached He Yu Hao and said in a low voice: "Today I'll beat you to the point where you can't take care of yourself."

  Huò Yǔhào gave a cold glance at the Red Dragon War Soul Master, who had a personality similar to that of a man, and walked out with large strides.

  Today, he has endured a lot and understands that if he backs down today and is removed as class monitor, he will never be able to hold his head up high in this class again. The impact on his mentality far outweighs other aspects. So, he chooses to fight. Even if it's defeat, he must fight. Defeat should also be like a man. If he doesn't even have the courage to accept Wu Feng's challenge, what right does he have to seek revenge in the future?

  The entire first-year class of Shrek Academy arrived at the Soul Master Arena, where Wang Yan paid the entrance fee for them. This would be a Soul Master battle with no audience other than the first-year students. It was also Huo Yuhao and Wu Feng's first Soul Master battle since entering Shrek Academy.

  Wang Dong has always followed closely behind Huo Yu Hao, but he hasn't said a word to him. He can understand Huo Yu Hao's mood today, not being able to become the core disciple and encountering such doubts. Huo Yu Hao didn't hold back, instead choosing to prove himself in this way.

  Xiao Xiao didn't make a sound, but his gaze remained fixed on the silent Huo Yuhao. In his eyes, this partner was no longer just a young man, but a man who dared to face challenges head-on. Not everyone had the courage to confront an opponent whose strength far surpassed their own. How many people could fight knowing they would lose?

  "Place your bets, place your bets! I'm the banker, who's going to make a bet? Huo Yu Hao is offering 1:10 odds, Wu Feng is offering 10:1 odds." Zhou Si Chen, a powerful Soul Master with the Treasure Encyclopedia Soul, was loudly shouting. Teacher Wang Yan accompanied Huo Yu Hao and Wu Feng as they walked towards the Dueling Arena. Nobody paid attention to these students.

  "I'll give you 100 Golden Soul Coins." Dài Huá Bīn was the first to arrive at Zhōu Sī Chén's side, directly pulling out a heavy money bag and handing it over to Zhōu Sī Chén.

  Zhou Si's facial muscles twitched for a moment, "Don't be so cruel."

  Dai Huabin sneered and said: "If you dare to be the banker, you must have the courage to take the bets. Otherwise, just shut your mouth."

  Zhou Si Chen was provoked by Dai Hua Bin's cold and arrogant words, and suddenly became angry: "Accept it then, I'm afraid you won't be able to. Even if I win, I'll just pay you ten gold soul coins. How much do you want?"

  However, the next scene made him almost cry. A large number of students rushed to him, and they almost unanimously put their bets on Wu Feng. The difference in strength between the two sides was really too great, so that no one would look good at Huo Yu Hao. Even with extremely high odds, no one wanted to bet on him.

  Zhou Sichen's face turned increasingly ugly, but his boastful words had already been spoken and now it was too late to take them back. For a moment, his face looked as dark as the bottom of a pot.

  "I'll take a thousand gold souls for this Rain of Petals." Just then, a voice that made Zhou Si Chen extremely delighted rang out.

  It was Wang Dong who came before him and handed over a beautifully crafted golden ticket.

  Xiao Xiao followed Wang Dong's side and also took out a gold ticket, "I'll bet 1,000 too."

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