The first-year student took on the fifth-year "star" student and won!
This news quickly spread throughout Shrek Academy.
Who is Xu Sanshi?
He is one of the twin stars of the outer courtyard!
Such a person was actually pinned to the ground by a first-year student. One might even question whether Xu Sanshi had taken a bribe.
However, Xu Sanshi's injuries made it clear that he had not accepted any money; he had simply been outmatched.
After the match, most of the first-year students left the fighting arena with heavy hearts.
"The freshman assessment will end in three months. By then, we will have to face Huo Yuhao…"
"Even if you give me three years, I still won't be able to catch up to him..."
"Forget it. Meeting him is just bad luck. I'll have to rely on my luck now!"
"Teacher said that luck is also part of strength, and it turns out to be true!"
The first-year students sighed, feeling desperate and helpless, their expressions a mix of emotions.
As for the students from other grades, they lamented that they had entered the academy too early and missed the chance to be matched against Huo Yuhao.
Today's "spectacular" competition had such an impact that many students who had planned to participate gave up one after another.
With such a clear example before them, they knew they would likely only embarrass themselves if they stepped onto the stage.
As a result, the students left the fighting arena one after another, leaving the massive arena, which could accommodate 3,000 people, nearly empty.
Only a few remained seated, reminiscing about the earlier battle.
"Huo Yuhao…"
Dai Huabin clenched his fists, his whole body trembling with a mix of fear and anger.
It had been a few days since the registration, and he had finally uncovered Huo Yuhao's background!
No wonder this guy looked familiar. Not only did he know him, but he also knew Zhu Lu.
No wonder Huo Yuhao had humiliated him so thoroughly when he first entered the academy!
"With me, Dai Huabin, here, no matter how talented you are, you will never inherit the title of Duke of White Tiger!"
In Dai Huabin's eyes, Huo Yuhao, after gaining some strength, had begun targeting and humiliating him with the sole purpose of suppressing him.
It reminded Dai Huabin of how he had once suppressed Huo Yuhao and Huo Yuner back in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
Huo Yun'er had a miserable life and deserved to die, but Huo Yuhao, that bastard... survived.
"You, whose martial spirit isn't even that of a white tiger, won't be recognized!"
Dai Huabin gritted his teeth so hard they nearly shattered. He wanted revenge but felt utterly powerless.
Even the level 38 Xu Sanshi was no match for Huo Yuhao. There was no way he could defeat him. If he challenged Huo Yuhao recklessly, he would only face greater humiliation.
He was arrogant, but he wasn't a fool.
"No, I still have Zhu Lu. I still have hope!"
At this thought, Dai Huabin's eyes lit up, but his brows remained furrowed.
Because of the registration incident, Zhu Lu now completely ignored him. As the daughter of the Zhu family, he couldn't force her to do anything.
"Is this your plan?"
By driving a wedge between Zhu Lu and Dai Huabin, Huo Yuhao ensured they couldn't perform their martial soul fusion technique, making it easier for him to defeat Dai Huabin.
"Huo Yuhao, I won't let you succeed!"
Dai Huabin muttered under his breath.
Just then, a large hand rested on Dai Huabin's shoulder.
"Who's there?"
Dai Huabin turned his head and saw an old man he recognized.
It was the referee from the earlier match!
"Referee teacher?"
The referee shook his head and said calmly, "Boy, you're overthinking things!"
Dai Huabin: "???"
"To be honest, among the geniuses I've seen, you're one of the best. You're much stronger than your brother was at your age."
The referee removed his hand from Dai Huabin's shoulder, clasped it behind his back, and continued, "But compared to Huo Yuhao, your talent is like a firefly next to the bright moon."
"You don't understand what the second awakening of the main body at the gold level means!"
"When you understand it, you won't feel the urge to fight anymore. You won't even dare to speak harsh words. All you'll feel is despair."
"It doesn't just represent strength, it represents peerless talent. From ancient times to the present, even a titled Douluo with exceptional talent couldn't achieve the second awakening at Huo Yuhao's age, let alone a gold-level second awakening."
The second awakening of the main body at the gold level!
If Huo Yuhao joined the Body Sect, he would become the next sect master in an instant, and could even be taken as a personal disciple by the current sect master!
Anyone with even a little knowledge of the Body Sect, anyone who understands the significance of the gold-level second awakening, would have no doubt about this.
"Impossible! Huo Yuhao is just a waste with a first-level innate soul power!"
Dai Huabin instinctively retorted. After all, Huo Yuhao was his half-brother, how could he not know Huo Yuhao's talent?
Hearing this, the referee was slightly stunned but eventually shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter anymore."
"???"
"Perhaps his martial soul was only at the first level when it awakened, but after completing the second awakening, he has reached a level that rivals, or even surpasses, the world's top talents and martial souls!"
"Xu Sanshi is a perfect example. Haha... even the bloodline of the Divine beast Xuanwu was powerless against him!"
Dai Huabin: "…"
Yes, the past is the past, and the present is the present.
The current Huo Yuhao is no longer the useless guy with first-level innate soul power.
The referee glanced at Dai Huabin, his expression turning serious as he continued, "I've said so much to you, kid, in the hope that you don't do anything foolish. You can compete, but it's best not to do things you shouldn't."
"Otherwise, not even the White Tiger Duke's Mansion can protect you!"
At this point, the referee paused, a faint smile, almost threatening, appearing on his face. He patted Dai Huabin on the shoulder again and added, "Oh, by the way, these aren't my words. This is what an elder from the Sea God Pavilion said. If you want to hold a grudge, direct it at her!"
Dai Huabin: You seem to have a great sense of humor!
As the second son of the White Tiger Duke, he was well aware of the Sea God Pavilion's significance.
An elder from the Sea God Pavilion had actually warned him because of Huo Yuhao!
Dai Huabin's expression at this moment was a mix of anger, fear, and disbelief.
After all, Dai Huabin was highly likely to inherit the title of Duke of White Tiger and become the next duke.
The White Tiger Duke's Mansion and Shrek Academy had shared a deep connection since ancient times, yet now they were warning him for Huo Yuhao's sake!
He had just entertained the idea of assassinating Huo Yuhao, but before he could even act on it, he was already being warned.
If he were to actually go through with it, wouldn't Shrek Academy and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion be thrown into chaos?
The referee glanced at Dai Huabin one last time before turning and leaving without another word.
He had delivered the message the elder asked him to convey, and his task was complete.
When Huo Yuhao and Xu Sanshi were on the stage, Dai Huabin had revealed Huo Yuhao's skill.
It was almost laughable…