Douluo: The Exiled Immortal Descends, Sword and Wine Slay the Gods

This time, after the match ended, Shrek did not leave immediately. Instead, they remained in the rest area to watch the other teams compete.

"Senior Sister, I'll head back first."

"You're not staying to watch the battle?"

"No need."

After greeting Zhang Lexuan, Huo Yuhao turned and left under countless gazes.

He passed through the rest areas of the various teams and walked straight into the competitors' passageway.

As he went by,

he faintly heard the whispered discussions of the other academies' geniuses:

"Huo Yuhao isn't watching the matches again?"

"Not even studying his opponents—how arrogant. Does he really think he can sweep everyone?"

"Let's see how long he can stay arrogant. Those eight hundred-thousand-year Spirit Rings must be a bluff. Once he meets a true expert, he'll be exposed!"

In response to the murmurs,

Huo Yuhao cast a glance over them. Those who had spoken immediately fell silent and lowered their heads.

Observe the matches?

There truly was no need.

He had already faced these opponents in his previous life—why waste time on such superficial effort?

He might as well return to the hotel and cultivate in peace.

Ignoring the complex looks around him, his figure gradually receded into the distance.

"Tsk tsk, Yuhao's bearing really makes one envious," Xu Sanshi couldn't help but sigh as he watched the youth's composed retreating back.

Zhang Lexuan withdrew her gaze.

"Since you do not have Yuhao's confidence, you should observe each opponent even more carefully."

"Try simulating in your minds—if you were on stage, how would you respond?"

"Understood!"

Only after the day's matches concluded did the Shrek group return to the hotel.

They had dinner directly in the meeting room, and Huo Yuhao attended as well after Zhang Lexuan knocked on his door to remind him.

Zhang Lexuan chewed her rice unhurriedly. After swallowing, she said:

"Today's opponent was relatively weak. We were fortunate."

"But as you saw today, few teams that advanced to the round-robin stage are truly weak."

"In the matches to come, the standard configuration for most teams… will be four-ring Spirit Ancestors as regular members, with the captain being a five-ring Spirit King."

"Some of the stronger teams will have even more formidable lineups."

"In terms of Spirit Power level alone, they already surpass you across the board."

"The real contest is only just beginning."

Bei Bei and the other five straightened their backs, nodding solemnly.

"There's another crucial point from today's battle—you personally experienced the power of soul tools."

Zhang Lexuan's brows knit slightly as she continued:

"Especially the Sun Moon Academy."

"Though they try to conceal it, it's clear that all seven members possess extraordinary cultivation."

"Shrek has a Soul Tool Department, and you've studied the relevant theory. You must pay greater attention to the practical role of soul tools in combat."

"Tomorrow is a rest day. You may go into Star Luo City to purchase some soul tools suitable for your current level, and enhance your combat strength as much as possible."

She then carefully analyzed numerous details from the day's matches.

Only when night had grown deep did the meeting finally end.

Huo Yuhao was about to rise and leave when Zhang Lexuan called out to him.

"Junior Brother, do you want to go pick out some soul tools together tomorrow?"

"No need, Senior Sister."

Huo Yuhao possessed the knowledge of soul tools from his previous life.

For him,

whether he had soul tools or not would not change the outcome of the battle.

He might as well focus on cultivation.

Zhang Lexuan simply said:

"Remember to balance work and rest."

...

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

In his room,

Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes. Blue-violet brilliance burst forth from his pupils, like lightning flashing three feet into the air.

He let out a long breath. A chill escaped his lips, instantly crystallizing the air into fine shards of ice that fell softly to the ground.

"After tempering my foundation with the Mystic Water Pill and the Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow, my cultivation speed far surpasses that of my previous life."

He clenched his fists,

carefully sensing the surging, terrifying power flowing within his body, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Once I obtain my fifth Spirit Ring, the Spirit Power accumulated in my body alone will be enough to break through two levels in succession."

"If the Spirit Ring's age is higher, the improvement will be even greater."

Within his sea of consciousness, Skydream Ice Silkworm's voice rang out leisurely.

"By the way, Yuhao, while I was dozing earlier, I dreamed about Brother Zhexian."

Huo Yuhao immediately straightened his posture.

"What did he say?"

"Brother Zhexian instructed that before you become a god, you should gather as much knowledge and as many texts as possible about the soul tools of this world—and bring them with you when you ascend to the Divine Star."

The usually carefree Skydream Ice Silkworm now spoke with unmistakable reverence:

"I've never truly admired any human or beast before. He's the first."

"On the other end of the Divine Star's true realm, he has already mapped out the path ahead."

"Leaving you in this world is not only for tempering and trials—but also to bring the crystallized fruits of this civilization back to the Divine Star."

"This act could accelerate the evolutionary progress of the mortal worlds under the Divine Star's domain by ten thousand years. Your future divine authority will also be linked to this cause and effect."

There was a trace of anticipation in his tone:

"Yuhao, you must seize this opportunity!"

"If you perform well, perhaps Brother Zhexian might even grant you the title of Great God King!"

At this moment,

Electrolux rarely sighed with emotion:

"From your repeated descriptions, I increasingly feel that this individual is unfathomable."

"Every step he takes holds deep meaning. This world is not only Yuhao's trial ground—it is also a treasury from which he may draw the essence of its civilization."

For the proud Electrolux to speak such words, Skydream Ice Silkworm instantly puffed out his chest in pride.

"Of course!"

"When you meet Brother Zhexian in person, you'll know how powerful he truly is!"

"To see him before becoming a god is like a frog at the bottom of a well gazing at the moon; to see him after becoming a god is like a mayfly attempting to measure the heavens!"

A blazing determination ignited in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

"When it comes to soul tool knowledge, the Sun Moon Empire is the most complete."

"After the Spirit Master Tournament ends and I receive Shrek Academy's rewards, I'll set off for the Sun Moon Empire at once."

...

In the afternoon—

Bei Bei and the others returned from purchasing soul tools, fully loaded with their acquisitions.

The group sparred in the underground training arena until late into the night, concluding the day of rest.

As dawn broke and the morning mist had yet to scatter, Star Luo Plaza was already bustling with people.

Spectators were still heatedly discussing the fierce battles from the day before.

Though Huo Yuhao had not taken the stage,

discussion about him had not diminished—in fact, it had only intensified.

At this moment,

whether ordinary spectators, the various competing teams, or even the Star Luo Emperor—

all were filled with curiosity about the true strength of the blue-robed youth.

In Shrek's rest area, Zhang Lexuan analyzed today's opponent.

Upon closer inspection, a trace of seriousness showed between her cool brows.

"Your opponent this round is Thousand Spirits Advanced Spirit Master Academy, one of the top three institutions in the Dou Spirit Empire."

"This will be the strongest opponent you've faced since the tournament began. Even across the entire competition, they rank among the upper tier."

Bei Bei and the others immediately grew solemn.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao still sat cross-legged, immersed in cultivation despite the surrounding clamor.

On the arena,

the referee announced loudly:

"Both teams, please enter the preparation area. Captains, step forward to draw lots!"

Bei Bei stepped onto the stage.

From Thousand Spirits Academy's side, a young man with a cold expression and a posture as straight as a javelin walked up.

Under the gaze of tens of thousands,

the referee declared the result of the draw in a ringing voice:

"Shrek Academy versus Thousand Spirits Academy—"

"Team battle!"

...

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