Douluo: Reborn as a Dragon, I am the Lord of Soul Beasts

Chapter 116 The storm is rising
The Third Elder's eyes were like lightning. He glanced at Huo Yuhao and No. 37 and said coldly, "That's enough. This battle ends here."

Huo Yuhao's heart trembled. He knew that his performance today had attracted the attention of the top leaders. Although he only used the power of undead magic, it was enough to alert people.

The Third Elder waved his hand, and a light curtain descended from the sky, covering Huo Yuhao and No. 37, isolating them from the outside. No. 37's body gradually returned to normal in the light curtain, but his face was still pale, obviously suffering from great trauma.

Huo Yuhao stood there calmly, feeling the powerful force within the light curtain. He knew that the Third Elder was much stronger than himself, and even if he tried his best, he might not be able to defeat him.

The third elder retracted his gaze and looked towards the audience, saying coldly: "Huo Yuhao wins this match."

The whole audience was silent for a few seconds, and then burst into thunderous applause and cheers. Everyone was shocked by Huo Yuhao's strength. They had never seen such powerful undead magic. This attack method that directly acted on the spiritual level shocked everyone.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and looked at the Third Elder calmly, knowing that he would need to be more cautious with every step he took. He could not continue to attract unnecessary attention, at least not until he was strong enough.

The Third Elder nodded, signaling Huo Yuhao to leave. He turned to No. 37 and said coldly, "You lose."

No. 37 gritted his teeth, his face pale, obviously feeling extremely unwilling to accept his defeat. But he said nothing more, turned around and left the competition venue silently.

Huo Yuhao slowly walked down the battlefield, and He Cai Tou and Wang Donger quickly came up to him and helped him walk to the rest area nearby.

"Yuhao, are you okay?" Wang Dong'er asked with concern.

Huo Yuhao shook his head and smiled, “I’m fine, it’s just that the battle today was a bit intense. We need to prepare for the next game.”

He Caitou nodded and said, "Yuhao, your performance today was amazing. No. 37 is no match for you at all."

Huo Yuhao smiled faintly, "This is just the beginning. The next game will be even more difficult. We must be fully prepared."

At the same time, the audience was also talking about it. Huo Yuhao's performance shocked everyone. They had never seen such powerful undead magic. This attack method that directly acted on the spiritual level shocked everyone.

"Who is that young man? He actually has such terrifying power!" Someone couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

"I heard that he is the young master of the Tang Sect. He is extremely talented and powerful." Another person replied.

"Tang Clan? Is that the legendary family? I didn't expect they have such descendants."

Various discussions arose one after another, but without exception, everyone was full of awe and curiosity towards Huo Yuhao.

In the rest area, Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and rested, adjusting his state. He knew that the next game would be more intense, but he was ready. No matter what kind of opponent he faced, he would use his strength to protect his friends and defend the honor of the Tang Sect.

Time passed slowly, and the fifteen-minute break soon ended. With the referee's announcement, the next game was about to begin.

Huo Yuhao stood up and looked forward with a determined gaze. He knew that this battle was not only for himself, but also for the future of the Tang Sect.

"Dear audience, the next game is about to begin!" The referee's voice once again spread throughout the hall through the loudspeaker, and everyone's eyes were once again focused on Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and walked towards the competition venue. His heart was filled with the desire to fight. He knew that only by constantly challenging himself could he make continuous progress and gain a firm foothold in this world where the strong are respected.

Huo Yuhao's opponent was already waiting in the middle of the competition venue. He was a tall, stern-looking man with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"I'm number ninety-six, I hope you won't let me down." The opponent said coldly.

Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, "I will do my best."

With the referee's order, the match officially began. Huo Yuhao and No. 96 activated their soul guides at the same time, and a fierce battle began again.

Number 96's attack was extremely swift, and his soul guide emitted a strong light, with waves of energy coming towards Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao dodged flexibly and launched his own undead magic to counterattack.

The battle became fierce, and every collision between the two sides brought about huge energy fluctuations. Huo Yuhao's undead magic and No. 96's soul guide complemented each other, and the entire golden hall was shaken.

The audience held their breath and watched the competition venue nervously, knowing that this battle would determine who would enter the final.

Huo Yuhao was fully focused, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

As time went on, the battle gradually reached its climax. Huo Yuhao's undead magic gradually gained the upper hand, and No. 96's attacks became increasingly difficult.

Finally, after a fierce collision, Huo Yuhao seized the opportunity and launched a powerful undead magic. Number 96 was hit, his body was surrounded by powerful energy, he let out a scream, and fell to the ground.

The referee announced that Huo Yuhao had won, and the entire golden hall erupted in thunderous applause and cheers. Huo Yuhao stood in the center of the battlefield, smiling slightly, his heart filled with the joy of victory.

Wang Dong'er and He Caitou quickly ran to his side, their faces full of joy and relief.

The game was finally over. Some were happy and some were sad. Some gamblers who were extremely gambling and had placed their bets on Huo Yuhao began to cheer loudly. The gamblers who had made the wrong bet were all dejected.

On the stage, the old man next to the third elder smiled and said, "Hello, young friend, you can call me Nangong Wan."

Nangong Wan? When Huo Yuhao first heard it, he thought it was a woman's name.

"Hello, Alliance Leader Nangong, it's nice to meet you." Although nothing can be seen on the surface, the fact that the other party was still so nice after seeing his undead magic can explain a lot in itself.

Nangong Wan came to Huo Yuhao and said with a smile: "Little friend, I wonder if we can talk?"

Huo Yuhao's eyes showed a vigilant look, and he said: "There is nothing to talk about. I came here just to win the reward. Even if we want to talk, we should wait until I win the final championship. According to the rules of the competition, I can take the shield I made away." As he spoke, his eyes were already looking at the reward under the stage, his eyes were full of greed. Nangong Wan stood on the stage, looking at Huo Yuhao with his eyes slightly narrowed, his face showing a thoughtful look.

All the doors of the Golden Hall were opened and gamblers filed out. After a night of waiting, everyone felt exhausted.

After receiving the reward, Huo Yuhao, He Caitou, Wang Donger and Nana reunited and left the club.

Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “Xiaodong, push me in the direction of the tavern we went to last time. After 256 steps, there is a street. Turn left. Hurry.”

Wang Dong'er didn't say anything. She naturally understood why Huo Yuhao was so anxious at this moment. Now was not the time to ask Huo Yuhao to use his abilities. She just kept moving forward according to what he said.

Huo Yuhao closed his eyes and said nothing more.

At exactly 256 steps, Wang Dong'er suddenly turned left, and Cai Tou and Nana quickly followed.

It was a dark alley with no street lights. The four people disappeared into the darkness and soon disappeared.

Golden Hall, basement level, VIP room.

"Teacher, I was wrong." Number 37 knelt down in front of the Third Elder with a face full of pain. He was not pretending to be in pain. Without the ranking knife, his soul mentor ability would drop by at least 20%. The Dark Azure Dragon was his treasure as precious as his life!

The third elder had a sullen face and said nothing. Number ninety-six also stood beside number thirty-seven, lowering his head and saying nothing.

In addition to the three masters and apprentices, the VIP room also contained the second elder, Nangong Wan, the mysterious deputy leader, and several other middle-aged men.

"Deputy Leader, what do you think of that young man just now?" Nangong Wan asked in a low voice.

The deputy leader's gray-blue eyes revealed a strange glow, "It's very strange, that feeling, it seems to be what we have been looking for."

Nangong Wan was shocked, "You mean, he might be..."

The deputy leader nodded slightly, "Yes, it's that strange feeling. Did you notice that his spirit rings suddenly changed from five to one. An unprecedented gray spirit ring. You know, even the leader and I cannot violate the rules of Douluo Continent, and the spirit rings are still the same as other spirit masters. But in his case, this violation of the rules appeared. A gray spirit ring, and it is so unique. But with just this one spirit ring, he was able to use at least three abilities in succession. If each one is a skill, then the gray spirit ring would be too strange. Interesting, this young man is very interesting."

Nangong Wan's eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something, "What the deputy leader means is... he may have some kind of inheritance or power that we don't know about?"

The deputy leader nodded, "Yes, and this power has obviously exceeded our traditional understanding of the soul masters in Douluo Continent. We must figure out his secrets. This is not only related to our plan, but may even have a major impact on the entire soul master world."

Nangong Wan's eyes showed a trace of awe, "Then what should we do next? Should we continue to observe, or take action directly?"

The deputy leader hesitated for a moment and said, "Continue to observe for the time being. We must not alert the enemy. We need more evidence to confirm his true identity and ability. In addition, protect him secretly to ensure that nothing happens to him during the competition."

Nangong Wan nodded, "Understood, I will arrange the most elite forces to carry out this mission."

The deputy leader smiled with satisfaction. "Very good. We need him to get to the end safely. Only in this way can we truly understand his secrets."

At the same time, Huo Yuhao returned to the rest area, feeling a little uneasy. He knew that his performance had attracted the attention of the top management. Although he only used the power of undead magic, this power was obviously beyond common understanding.

Wang Dong'er looked at him worriedly, "Yuhao, what should we do next?"

Huo Yuhao said in a deep voice: “We must be more careful and try not to reveal more of our cards. At the same time, we must pay close attention to all the movements around us and not ignore any abnormalities.”

He Caitou nodded, "Understood, we will protect your safety at all times."

On the other side, inside Mingyue Hotel.

In the meeting room of Xingluo Empire, Xu Jiujiu looked at the figure with his back to him and said in a lost voice: "Uncle Dai Hao, why are you here too?"

Dai Hao turned around, his face showing a trace of fatigue but still full of majesty. He was a legendary general of the Xing Luo Empire, with countless military exploits, and his appearance this time was obviously extraordinary.

"Jiujiu," Dai Hao said in a deep voice, "your news caused a stir in the empire. The underground forces of the Sun-Moon Empire were able to release the technology of artificial spirit rings. Regardless of whether there is any conspiracy, the emperor means that we must try our best to fight for it. Even if we can't win the championship, we must use the following special means when necessary."

Xu Jiujiu's eyes flashed with determination. She knew the importance of the mission very well. "Uncle Dai Hao, I understand. I will go all out and spare no effort to get the secret of this artificial spirit ring."

Dai Hao nodded, his eyes deep, "Jiujiu, this mission is not only to obtain technology, but also to protect your safety. The underground forces are extremely dangerous, and we must not take it lightly at any time."

Xu Jiujiu nodded solemnly, "I will be careful, Uncle Dai Hao. Now that you are here, it seems that the Empire has sent out its most elite forces, ready to deal with any emergency at any time."

Dai Hao patted her shoulder and said in a gentler voice, "You are one of the hopes of our Xingluo Empire. I believe you can complete the task. Remember, safety comes first."

Xu Jiujiu felt Dai Hao's care, and her heart was warm but also more stressed. She took a deep breath and said firmly, "Don't worry, Uncle Dai Hao, I won't let the Empire down. But since you're here, won't there be any trouble in the Empire? And your injuries..."

Dai Hao frowned slightly when he heard Xu Jiujiu mention his injury, then relaxed his brows and smiled comfortingly, "Jiujiu, the empire has the emperor and other generals in charge, so there won't be any big problems. As for my strength, you don't have to worry. Although it does affect my cultivation, it doesn't make me unable to act. This mission is extremely important, and I must come here in person."

Xu Jiujiu looked determined, "Uncle Dai Hao, I understand. Since you are here, we must complete this task together, at all costs."

Dai Hao nodded. "It's good that you have such awareness. But you must also remember that we must not only strive for the technology of artificial spirit rings, but also ensure our own safety. At any time, don't bet everything on one throw. Remember, you are the future of the empire."

Xu Jiujiu took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, "I will be careful, Uncle Dai Hao."

(End of this chapter)