Chapter 48: Death God's Envoy? Nothing More Than a Fool Seeking Death!
In the early part of the original story, when Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi fought, Tang Ya secretly instigated Huo Yuhao to help Bei Bei win, which led to Huo Yuhao developing a habit of cheating. From that moment on, Tang Ya led him astray, and in later events concerning Shrek Academy's honor, he even engaged in cheating himself.
At its root, the blame falls on Tang Ya she was the one who introduced cheating into his worldview.
After all, Huo Yuhao was only eleven years old at the time. At such a young age, a child's moral compass is not fully developed, making them easily influenced by their environment and the people around them.
When Huo Yuhao was first introduced in the original story, he was driven by vengeance for his mother, and despite being unfamiliar with Tang Ya and Bei Bei, he still showed them respect.
Overall, he was actually a good kid.
Based on the very limited description of Huo Yun'er in the original, it can be inferred that she was a good mother, just a bit too obsessed with love.
And if she was a good mother,
she definitely wouldn't have taught Huo Yuhao to cheat in competitions.
So where did Tang Ya's philosophy of "cheating guarantees victory" come from?
The answer is obvious it was instilled in her by the declining Tang Sect.
Even though Tang Ya was born after the fall of the Tang Sect, her parents were still alive at the time. They were only killed later.
Inside the Sun Moon Academy Research Lab
"Yuhao,
I think this Soul Tool has great potential.
It's not just useful in the Soul Dueling Arena
It could even be deployed on the battlefield!
But… I have a question.
Do Soul Master Academies really cheat
in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament?
There are so many watching eyes!
Plus, the referees are Titled Douluo.
Cheating right under their noses…
Wouldn't that be nearly impossible?"
Xuan Ziwen looked puzzled.
Huo Yuhao smirked inwardly.
"Professor Xuan, you underestimate Shrek Academy's cheating tactics.
To them, winning is everything they'll use any dirty trickto preserve their 'ten thousand year glory'!"
With a calm expression, he simply said, "Professor Xuan, it's always better to be prepared."
Xuan Ziwen nodded in agreement.
"Alright. Then I officially announce you have passed your assessment.
From today onward, you are a Rank 3 Soul Engineer!"
"Thank you, Professor Xuan."
Instantly, Wang Shaojie and Zi Mu rushed forward, showering him with flattery.
"Brother Huo, you truly are a once in ten thousand years genius in the Sun Moon Empire!"
"Brother Huo, even Xiao Hongchen can't compare to you! He can only be the second genius you are the first!"
Ming Dou Mountain Range Xuan Zi sat outside a cave, tearing into a chicken leg with great enthusiasm.
"Mmm… the food in the academy's cafeteria is getting better and better."
He devoured the chicken, then tossed the bones aside carelessly.
Then, from his Storage Soul Tool, he pulled out another and continued indulging himself.
"This… This is the good life."**
For this mission, the Shrek Investigation Group had been dispatched to eliminate the Death's Hand Bandit Group.
But to Xuan Zi, dealing with them was as simple as swatting flies. After all
"The leader of Death's Hand is just a mere Soul King level Evil Soul Master. A fool seeking death."
"Even if I don't lift a finger, the students can handle him easily.
That White Tiger Duke's men are truly pathetic they can't even deal with a Soul King level Evil Soul Master?
What the hell is Dai Hao even doing?" He shook his head in disappointment.
Though he hadn't personally met up with the students, he had been silently following them from behind.
With his level of strength, as long as he chose to remain hidden, no one in the entire Star Luo army could possibly detect him.
"Of course… I trust the students, and I trust Wang Yan. So I doubt I'll need to step in."
Thus, instead of entering the cave, he simply continued eating and drinking.
"This… This is how one truly enjoys life." His eyes glowed with confidence.
"Once this mission is over, it's off to the Soul Dueling Tournament. The championship title?
It already belongs to Shrek Academy."
"As for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy? They're just our stepping stone."
Inside the Cave
"So this… is the work of Evil Soul Masters?" Wang Dong looked around at the corpses strewn across the cave, her expression grim. Even though she had killed soul beasts before, this was different.
"Humans…are not the same as soul beasts." She took a deep breath and continued moving forward.
The reserve team consisted of:
Wang Dong
Dai Huabin
Zhu Lu
He Caitou
Bei Bei
Jiang Nannan
Xu Sanshi
Xiao Xiao had failed to make the team because she had been eliminated in the selection trials by none other than Dai Huabin.
Among all the members, Wang Dong had the worst relationship with Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu. "It wasn't because he looked down on me… but because Zhou Yi and Mu Jin hated each other so much. So Dai Huabin always found ways to cause trouble for me.
We clashed many times because of it." Ahead, Wang Yan stopped and addressed the team.
"Everyone, be ready. We're about to engage."
"The main battle force will be the regular team. You reserve members? Just pick off weaker enemies."
Xu Sanshi immediately turned to Jiang Nannan.
"Nannan, stay close to me! Evil Soul Masters are dangerous! But with me protecting you, you'll be perfectly safe!"
Jiang Nannan's expression turned cold.
"Xu Sanshi! I don't need your protection! Mind your own business and stay away from me!"
Xu Sanshi's face fell.
"Nannan, don't be so heartless! I "
Before he could finish, Wang Yan cut him off. "Enough! Everyone's safety is guaranteed.
Before I came, I personally spoke with Elder Xuan.
He promised if anyone is in mortal danger, he will step in and ensure everyone's survival."**
"He's a Rank 98 Super Douluo, after all. And the strongest enemy here? Just a Soul King. There is no contest."
"As long as Elder Xuan is here Everything will be fine."
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