Peerless: Tang San, this time Huo Yuhao is the attacker.

Chapter 133 Ling Luochen: I've been confessed to?

"Bang!"

Wang Dong's headbutt landed on Huo Yuhao's chest, producing a soft but extremely dull sound.

Huo Yuhao reached out and caught Wang Dong from behind, and the two of them fell to the ground together.

However, Huo Yuhao was on top just now, but now Wang Dong is on top.

The two were pressed together, with Wang Dong resting on Huo Yuhao's shoulder and his cheek pressed tightly against Huo Yuhao's neck.

Feeling the warmth and touch emanating from her cheek, the sharpness in the girl's eyes melted away like spring snow, replaced by a surge of shyness and a joy hidden beneath her fluster.

The girl unconsciously turned her head and rubbed against something, but halfway through, her body suddenly stiffened. After realizing what she was doing, a feeling of panic welled up in her heart.

"I'm telling you, how long are you going to keep suppressing me? I can hardly breathe."

Huo Yuhao raised his head slightly, his tone relaxed and teasing. Although he couldn't see Wang Dong's face, he could sense Wang Dong's dizzy state.

Hearing this, Wang Dong finally came to his senses a bit more and hurriedly tried to get up, even accidentally stepping on Huo Yuhao's foot in the process.

Huo Yuhao also stood up, casually brushed the dust off his clothes, and seeing that Wang Dong was still in a daze, he immediately waved his hand in front of the girl's eyes.

"What happened? Did the fall make you stupid? When did the Soul Master's body become so fragile?"

"No, it's nothing." Wang Dong's voice was very soft, and he deliberately avoided Huo Yuhao's gaze as he spoke.

Before Huo Yuhao could ask any further questions, Wang Dong spoke first: "Yuhao, let's start cultivating quickly. The finals are about to begin. Every little bit helps, you said it yourself."

Huo Yuhao glanced at Wang Dong with some surprise. Taking the initiative to cultivate was truly unprecedented for this young lady.

Seeing the girl's somewhat helpless expression, Huo Yuhao nodded slowly with a thoughtful look on his face.

イ亍. "

The Imperial Palace.

"You went to see Huo Yuhao?"

Upon hearing Xu Jiawei's question, Xu Jiujiu showed no surprise and nodded, saying, "Yes, I have. I have successfully established initial contact with him."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiawei's eyes lit up slightly. Sure enough, Jiu Jiu's ability to handle things was always so reassuring.

"Have you received any specific information? What are his future plans? Is there a possibility that he will join the royal family?"

Xu Jiujiu had long anticipated that he would ask this question, and she recited the prepared statement, "I did receive some specific information."

Judging from our conversation, he certainly has the potential to join the royal family, and if other factors are added, his desire will be even stronger.

She didn't elaborate on this other factor for a long time, but both she and Xu Jiawei understood that it was very simple: it was Xu Jiujiu herself.

Xu Jiawei showed a hint of satisfaction. Although he had previously said that Huo Yuhao's growth cycle was too long and he wouldn't be able to help the situation in the short term.

But it's always a good idea to acquire a genius with an ultimate martial soul.

After thinking about it for a long time, he ultimately decided not to reveal that Huo Yuhao had a personal grudge against a certain important figure in Xingluo.

After all, the scope Huo Yuhao gave was far too ambiguous.

Although the target can be compressed to two digits or even single digits, it is still a fairly large number.

After all, these compressed targets are all formidable individuals, not only troublesome to move but also troublesome to investigate.

Rather than spending a lot of manpower and resources to investigate, it's better to wait until her relationship with Huo Yuhao deepens and she gets the specific name. "Brother, there's something going on at the Starlight Auction House. I'll go keep an eye on it."

"Alright, go ahead." Xu Jiawei waved his hand without looking up, refocusing his attention on the files on the desk.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong didn't cultivate for long, because it was soon lunchtime.

After having a meal together, under Wang Dong's watchful gaze, Huo Yuhao followed Ling Luochen into the room once again.

"Sister Luo Chen, this is for you."

Ling Luochen, who was halfway off her shoes, looked up with some confusion. She continued her movements until her delicate and smooth instep was fully exposed to the air, at which point she also saw the ancient leather bag in Huo Yuhao's hand.

With just one glance, Ling Luochen was completely stunned. She was very familiar with this special storage soul tool that could conceal the fluctuations of soul power.

Such things usually have only one purpose: to store soul bones.

"This is?"

Ling Luochen cast a questioning glance at Huo Yuhao, who didn't speak but simply smiled and extended his hand.

Ling Luochen suppressed the throbbing in her heart, took the skin pouch, and subconsciously poured her soul power into it. Accompanied by a faint light, a small soul bone came into her view.

Ling Luochen's breathing quickened. Although she didn't know what kind of soul beast produced this soul bone, she could clearly feel the unique call of the ice attribute.

Without a doubt, the owner of this soul bone was a genuine ice-attribute soul beast.

"Frost Falcon, have you heard of it, Sister Luo Chen? This is a right leg bone from a 40,000-year-old Frost Falcon."

"Forty thousand years!"

Upon hearing the explanation, Ling Luochen's face was full of surprise. Of course, she was no stranger to the Frost Falcon, a soul beast. As an ice-attribute soul master, she would inevitably have a greater understanding of ice-attribute soul beasts.

Although this kind of soul beast bloodline is not top-tier, it is still a very good choice, not to mention that this soul bone is 40,000 years old.

Putting everything else aside, it would be absolutely impossible to acquire this soul bone without several million gold soul coins.

Ling Luochen subconsciously thought of his meager gold soul coin reserves of only a few hundred thousand gold soul coins, and fell silent.

After a long while, Ling Luochen put the soul bone back into his pouch, forcing himself to avoid looking at it, and handed it back to Huo Yuhao. He said seriously and solemnly, "Yuhao, this soul bone is too precious. I can't accept it. Besides, you are also an ice-attribute soul master. It will be of great help to you as well."

If you can withstand the Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone, which is over 50,000 years old, then this Frost Falcon Soul Bone should be no problem for you either. Fusing with it will definitely allow your strength to advance significantly.

Huo Yuhao's expression remained unchanged. Given Ling Luochen's personality, he had long anticipated that this scene would unfold.

His purpose in giving the Frost Falcon Soul Bone to Ling Luochen was simple: to use it as leverage to get closer to her.

Forty thousand years is considered inferior to him, but for Ling Luochen, it's a completely different story.

Huo Yuhao was happy to use this soul bone to enhance the relationship between the two of them. Of course, it would be best if it could directly upgrade the attribute.

"Sister Luo Chen, I will not absorb this soul bone. To be honest, I have no interest in this soul bone at all."

Ling Luochen looked at Huo Yuhao, her delicate face revealing obvious disbelief, but her attitude remained firm.

"Yuhao, even if you don't want to absorb it, you can put it up for auction. The proceeds you get there will be much better than giving it to me."

Ling Luochen didn't believe Huo Yuhao's words at all. What soul master wouldn't be interested in soul bones, especially one that perfectly matched their own attributes?

Such an opportunity is so rare that you couldn't find it even with a lantern; no normal Soul Master could refuse such an opportunity to improve their strength.

Ling Luochen felt a heavy weight in her heart, but she also thought of another possibility.

It's not impossible for someone to willingly give up something precious to another.

However, this kind of thing often happens to blood relatives, close friends, and—the most beloved.

She and Huo Yuhao were obviously not related by blood, and she didn't think it was possible for them to be best friends, so it was probably—but that's unlikely, right?

Ling Luochen couldn't be sure, or rather, she wasn't sure, if that was really the reason, would accepting this soul bone mean that they were going to officially start a relationship?

That's unacceptable? No way!

Ling Luochen's eyes were clear. She did have the idea of ​​developing a further relationship with Huo Yuhao, but it was based on equality, not on being forced into it like a duck being coerced by a soul bone!

She and Huo Yuhao didn't have a deep emotional bond, so she had no right to accept this soul bone.

At least for now, Ling Luochen cannot comfortably numb himself to the fact that he has taken possession of the soul bone.

If she were with Huo Yuhao, it would be perfectly reasonable for her to accept his offer, but right now, that's absolutely impossible!

Huo Yuhao wanted to continue to persuade her, but Ling Luochen spoke first, her tone more forceful than ever before.

"Yuhao, I am very grateful that you are willing to give me this soul bone. I am touched that you have this idea, but please forgive me for refusing your kindness."

We both understand the value of the Soul Bone, and given its attributes, its value to us is even greater.

I'll tentatively attribute your thoughts to impulsiveness; of course, this is just my personal opinion.

Yuhao, listen to me. If I accept this soul bone, you will definitely regret it someday. This has nothing to do with character; it's just a soul master's deep-seated desire for power.

I don't know what you're thinking, I can only speculate, but in any case, you must take it back.

Huo Yuhao's expression froze. It was the first time he had ever seen such a serious and earnest look on Ling Luochen's face, and his tone was more forceful and unquestionable than ever before.

The unwavering determination in those eyes made Huo Yuhao realize that Ling Luochen would not accept this soul bone today.

It seems his plan to deepen their relationship has failed, but deep down he doesn't seem disappointed at all.

Huo Yuhao chuckled and shook his head. After putting the skin into his storage bracelet, a faint gentleness welled up in his eyes. He looked directly at Ling Luochen and slowly said in an ambiguous tone, "Sister Luochen, one day you will understand. Giving it to you is not impulsive at all. It is the result of my careful consideration."

Ling Luochen's body trembled almost imperceptibly. As if thinking of something, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a blush spread across the corners of her eyes. Her originally fair and translucent earlobes also gradually turned pink.

"Really? Then I look forward to the day I understand."

The final day, Xingluo Square.

The noise today was louder than ever before, with cheers, shouts, and encouragement from the crowd all mixed together.

Although most people were chanting for Shrek Academy, a considerable number of people were still praising the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

After all, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is an officially authorized betting game.

Shrek Academy, as the reigning champion, has pitifully low odds; you have to spend tens of thousands of gold soul coins to get even a tiny bit of profit.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is different. As the perennial runner-up, their odds are extremely outrageous. A successful bet can bring a return comparable to a fish turning its life around.

Of course, if that were all, so many people wouldn't be betting on the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. There's no way around it; the reputation of being the perennial runner-up is intimidating.

Most of those who cheered for them were not betting on the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy winning the championship, but rather on them winning one of the matches.

In comparison, this looks much more reliable, and most importantly, its odds are quite attractive.

"Therefore, I hereby declare the first match of the final round of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, a seven-person team battle, between Lake Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, officially open!"

The referee's voice was like a hammer striking a bell; as soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire arena reached a climax.

On the side of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the siblings Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen finally made their official appearance, both standing at the very back of the formation.

On the Sun and Moon Royal Team's side, all seven members were transformed into soul-guided artillery turrets, just like in their first battle against the Imperial Academy.

Furthermore, this time, even Captain Ma Rulong transformed into a soul-guided turret. The massive metal base was firmly welded to the tabletop, and each person's body shimmered with a flickering white light.

Countless orbs of light flew in like locusts, and Shrek Academy once again saw the familiar Eye of the Crimson Sun.

Faced with attacks coming from all directions with various trajectories, Ma Xiaotao's sixth inky black soul ring shone brightly.

A dozen or so fiery meteors coalesced in the sky, heading towards the location where the various light clusters were concentrated, precisely located by mental detection.

In an instant, a series of booming sounds rang out, and the light orbs launched by the seven members of the Sun and Moon Royal Team exploded like dominoes.

In the end, only a small number of them attacked Shrek Academy, and these few were easily dealt with by He Caitou's long-range bombardment.

Logically speaking, this method of processing should also be suitable for radishes.

But the truth is, although the number of soul tools he can control far exceeds that of Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Meteor Shower, their power is significantly reduced.

If the distance were greater, it would be easier to handle, but this Soul Arena, which is only a hundred meters long, is too far for He Caitou to intercept at the speed of the Soul Guiding Light Orb.

On the other side, the entire Sun & Moon Royal team was stunned by this situation, and some members even cursed.

"Are you kidding me!"