Chapter 51: Dried Bamboo Shoots Explosion, Final Competition!

A flash of light appeared in Huo Yuhao's eyes. He felt that Yan Shaozhe seemed to have focused some of his attention on him. It looked like Ma Xiaotao had already told her teacher about how he had helped her counteract the backlash of the evil fire.

Du Weilun, showing his sharp insight, wanted to take the box of lots, but Yan Shaozhe smiled and declined. He wanted to personally oversee the draw for the final four teams in this freshman assessment.

"Freshman Class Nine, Huo Yuhao's team, step forward to draw lots."

Naturally, Huo Yuhao did not show any stage fright. He confidently walked up to the stage and reached into the box to draw his team's lot.

"Young man, I have high hopes for you. I wish you and your team good luck."

Huo Yuhao bowed slightly and thanked him, "Thank you, Dean. We will not disappoint you."

He handed the drawn lot to Du Weilun and then turned to leave the stage.

"Freshman Class Nine, Huo Yuhao's team, number two."

Number two meant that they would compete in the second match of the semifinals. In that box, there were only four numbers, two number ones, and two number twos.

"Freshman Class Five, Dai Huabin's team, draw lots."

In previous rounds of the draw, Dai Huabin had not personally drawn lots. Obviously, today, because of Yan Shaozhe's presence, he wanted to make himself known to the Martial Soul Department Dean.

As Dai Huabin went up to the stage, he brushed past Huo Yuhao, and a cold light flashed in both of their eyes.

The prescription given by Yao Lao for the Duchess was very effective. Although it did not completely cure her, it did eliminate most of her ailments.

Previously, the Duke's mansion had sent a substantial reward to Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao, adhering to the principle of accepting all comers, gladly accepted it.

Although Huo Yuhao had saved Dai Huabin's mother, he was now Dai Huabin's biggest rival in the freshman assessment. From a young age, Dai Huabin had been taught by his mother that anyone in his way was his enemy!

All Dai Huabin could think about now was how to achieve first place in the freshman assessment and revive the prestige of the White Tiger family. Even if Huo Yuhao, who had done him a favor, stood in his way, he would mercilessly eliminate him.

As for Huo Yuhao, his primary purpose for entering Shrek Academy was to defeat Dai Huabin. Now that the final battle was approaching, he naturally felt a bit excited.

Dai Huabin's expression remained cold. Even after meeting Yan Shaozhe, he did not lower his proud head. Only his clenched fists revealed his inner turmoil.

"Freshman Class Five, Dai Huabin's team, number one."

With a one-third chance, Dai Huabin did not meet Huo Yuhao in the semifinals but would face him in the final match.

Huo Yuhao glanced at Yan Shaozhe, who was holding the lot box. Yan Shaozhe noticed his gaze and smiled slightly at Huo Yuhao.

"Sure enough, it's rigged," Huo Yuhao thought to himself.

In the semifinals, Huo Yuhao's opponent came from Freshman Class Ten. These three male students were all at the level of Spirit Grandmasters. Although none of them were Spirit Elders with three spirit rings, their ability to stand out among many freshmen and reach this stage meant their strength was definitely not weak.

"Freshman Class Ten, Zhou Sichen, Battle Soul Master of the Assault Department."

"Freshman Class Ten, Long Xiangyue, Battle Soul Master of the Agility Department."

"Freshman Class Ten, Cao Jinxuan, Battle Soul Master of the Control Department."

Huo Yuhao and his teammates also announced their names. Following the announcement by the referee, the match officially began.

As an agility-type battle soul master, Long Xiangyue didn't charge forward but quickly dodged behind Zhou Sichen, the assault-type battle soul master. Similarly, Cao Jinxuan, the control-type, also moved to align with them, forming a straight line.

And then, there was nothing else.

The martial souls of these three students from Freshman Class Ten were all tool martial souls, and they had significant start-up times for their abilities. It took them more than two seconds just to release their martial souls, which was enough time for Huo Yuhao to cut behind them.

With a burst of Octagonal Collapse, the three students from Freshman Class Ten fell like dominoes. At this moment, Wufeng arrived in front of them, his arm covered in red dragon scales, pressing on their heads.

"Freshman Class Nine, Huo Yuhao's team wins!"

This time, Huo Yuhao broke the record he set in the top eight competition, defeating the opposing team in just three seconds. The head teacher of Freshman Class Ten almost wanted to find a hole to crawl into; it was utterly embarrassing.

On the spectator stand, Wang Yan's eyes lit up, but then dimmed again.

"Master Xuan, did you see that? Huo Yuhao is not a talentless waste. You will regret it."

"Huo Yuhao's melee abilities and explosive speed are terrifying. Even I find it a bit alarming. You must not underestimate him because of his cultivation level. In the final match, aside from Ning Tian, you need to pay special attention to Huo Yuhao."

"Previously, the Xue H team and Wang Dong's team suffered from his control methods, their soul skills disrupted. He has explained this method to us teachers after his conflict with Zhou Yi. You must be aware of this. Additionally, maintain a tight formation to avoid being picked off one by one by his speed."

In Freshman Class Five, the head teacher was instructing Dai Huabin's team on key points to watch out for in the final.

"Huabin is a strong assault-type soul master at the Soul Elder level, not comparable to that low-attack, high-defense sandbag Xie Huan Yue. Huo Yuhao might not match him in close combat. And even if he is strong, can he withstand our martial soul fusion skill, Nether White Tiger? Remember, the control-type fusion skill of Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu is completely different from our powerful offensive fusion skill," Zhu Lu said with a frown.

"You're right," the teacher praised Zhu Lu. "According to my analysis with other teachers, Huo Yuhao's first soul skill should be some kind of mental detection, which gives him an edge in close combat. He also uses mental power to confuse others and directly attack them. This is what you need to be cautious about."

"Don't worry, I will crush him head-on!" Dai Huabin said coldly. "The White Tiger Duke's Mansion has never been inferior to anyone. I will destroy him head-on to show everyone who the strongest in this freshman assessment is!"

Meanwhile, in the Shrek Academy cafeteria, the wealthy Ning Tian treated Huo Yuhao to a top-tier medicinal meal. Although Huo Yuhao often enjoyed such meals, eating at someone else's expense was always better than using his own resources.

"Wu Feng, the key to this battle lies with you. Remember everything I said earlier. When I give the signal, don't hesitate. Trust me, we will be the champions!"

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