Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, have a Beast Taming Space

Chapter 26 Grouping
Without external interference, the feeling of perfect harmony between soul and power became clearer and stronger.

A dazzling light began to burst forth uncontrollably from their clasped hands, growing ever brighter...

The next moment, the two were enveloped in it, like a giant cocoon of light.

……

Huo Yuhao slowly awoke from his deep meditation. As his consciousness returned, the first thing he felt was the soft touch in his arms and the faint fragrance lingering around his nose.

He opened his eyes, and what came into view was Wang Dong's pretty face so close to his.

She seemed to still be immersed in a peaceful afterglow, her eyes closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly like butterfly wings, and her fair skin glowing softly in the morning light.

The two were in a rather intimate pose at that moment.

They were already lying on Wang Dong's bed without him noticing. Wang Dong was clinging to him like a koala, with one of his long legs wrapped around his waist without any hesitation. He was sleeping soundly with his head in the crook of his arm.

Huo Yuhao stirred, trying to get up, but found that Wang Dong was holding him very tightly.

Perhaps sensing his movement, Wang Dong's eyelashes trembled even more violently.

Even her earlobes became pink and translucent.

The night of martial spirit fusion training deepened the wonderful connection and closeness between the two.

This Martial Soul Fusion is indeed a natural red thread, and it is indeed a method that a certain God King once used with ease, although he has now cut off the thread.

Huo Yuhao gently removed Wang Dong's arm and long leg from his waist, moving as gently as possible.

He got up and drew back the curtains. The sky was already turning a pale white, and the first rays of dawn were breaking.

"You slept all night? Get up quickly, you'll be late for class."

Huo Yuhao stretched and felt his soul power improve slightly; the effect of this martial soul fusion was indeed extraordinary.

"Hmm...you're already up? That's early."

Wang Dong was still rubbing his eyes, pretending to be reserved, as if he had just been woken up, but his eyes were somewhat unfocused, and he dared not look directly at Huo Yuhao.

"Shall we try again tonight?"

Huo Yuhao, feeling the significantly more active and refined soul power within his body, raised an eyebrow and made a suggestion.

This feeling of rapid improvement is indeed addictive.

"Ah...yeah, that's fine too."

Wang Dong's eyes darted around, and he changed the subject, but he did not refuse.

……

Time flies by like a white horse.

This day, early morning.

The atmosphere inside Class 9, the freshman class, was lively.

As soon as Huo Yuhao sat down, Ning Tian and Wu Feng naturally came over.

After spending time together and exchanging "bribes" with grilled fish, the group became much more familiar with each other.

"By the way, Huo Yuhao, the freshman assessment is about to begin. Who are you going to be paired with?"

Wu Feng asked curiously, her short red hair swaying gently as she turned her head.

Huo Yuhao smiled, his gaze sweeping over Ning Tian and Wu Feng, and said matter-of-factly, "It's definitely you and Ning Tian. We have a top-tier support, a powerful attacker, and me, an all-around summoner. Our lineup is practically perfect."

Upon hearing this, Wu Feng, though satisfied with the pairing, still habitually scoffed, "Tch, who wants to be in a group with you?"

She won't admit it so easily.

Huo Yuhao deliberately dragged out his words, looking at her mischievously: "Oh—? You mean you don't need it? Then I'll go find someone else..."

"you dare!"

Wu Feng immediately snapped like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, baring her little fangs and glaring fiercely at him. Ning Tian watched the two bickering, smiled helplessly, and gently tugged at Wu Feng's sleeve: "Alright, Feng-mei."

……

A few days later, the specific rules and reward details for the new student assessment gradually spread throughout the class.

"Besides receiving an award from the academy, what other benefits are there to achieving outstanding results in this competition?"

Wu Feng inquired with great interest from Li Yue, who was better informed.

Li Yue's father is an outer court teacher, so he does know more. He thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the top students can get a core disciple spot, which means they can enter the vision of the academy's higher-ups and get more resources."

What are the specific benefits of being a core disciple?

Wu Feng raised an eyebrow and pressed for an answer.

"Hmm... there are many benefits."

Xue Ling pondered and listed them.

"For example, you can gain higher privileges in the Treasure Pavilion, and the amount of gold soul coins you can owe on credit each year will increase; core disciples will be given priority when the academy has any precious training resources; you can even enjoy similar treatment as inner court disciples, with powerful teachers leading teams to the Star Dou Great Forest to help you obtain soul rings."

"Tsk tsk, since that's the case, then this young lady will reluctantly give it a try."

Wu Feng puffed out his chest, looking arrogant, as if the spot as a core disciple was already his.

"Ouch~"

The girl suddenly covered her head, bared her little tiger teeth, and glared angrily at Huo Yuhao, who had somehow appeared behind her.

Why did you hit me on the head!

"Keep your voice down."

Huo Yuhao gestured with his lips, indicating that she should look at the podium.

The homeroom teacher, Mu Jin, was already standing on the podium, looking at them with a reproachful expression, holding a list in her hand, clearly preparing to announce something important.

"Oh……"

Wu Feng rubbed his head reluctantly, sat back down, but still secretly glared at Huo Yuhao.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Mu Jin nodded in satisfaction and looked at the crowd below the stage with a smile.

"Alright, students, let me briefly explain the rules for the freshman assessment."

Mu Jin spoke clearly.

"First, there's the assessment format. This year, the college has decided to divide students into teams of three for a team competition. With nearly a thousand students in the entire grade, they will be divided into over three hundred teams. The first round is a round-robin tournament; the top one hundred and fifty teams advance, and the bottom one hundred and fifty are eliminated. This is a very rigorous assessment, a stage for the strong to shine, while the weak..."

She paused, not continuing, but the meaning was clear.

"As for the ranking, it is determined by the match points. Each team will play a total of ten round-robin matches. Winning a match earns points, while losing earns no points."

She glanced around, seeing everyone listening attentively, and continued, "After the round-robin tournament concludes, the top 64 teams will compete in a single-elimination tournament until the final champion is determined. The academy will prepare generous rewards for the top four teams!"

Seeing the students below the stage all eager and full of confidence, Mu Jin smiled and nodded: "Very good, everyone is very energetic! In that case, let's first determine the list and configuration of each group so that I can give you some suggestions."

She took out the list and began to read it aloud.

"The first group: Zhang San, Li Si, and Wang Wu."

"Second Group……"

"........."

Soon, Mu Jin called out Huo Yuhao's group.

"Group 18: Offensive type, Wu Feng; Support type, Ning Tian; Summoning type, Huo Yuhao."

……

(End of this chapter)