Chapter 206.1. Scorpion Tiger Douluo


    Huo Yuhao shook his head vigorously, but he couldnt hide the excitement on his face. Sea Gods Pavilion! Thats the Sea Gods Pavilion! Not in his wildest dreams did he ever think he could enter the Sea Gods Pavilion so quickly.


    The truth was that when the Sea Gods Pavilions Elders were discussing this issue of allowing Huo Yuhao into the Sea Gods Pavilion, nobody questioned the decision, even though Huo Yuhao was only seventeen years old.


    Huo Yuhaos entry into the Sea Gods Pavilion had nothing to do with Elder Mu. This happened because of his contributions to the academy, and he was rewarded ordingly.


    One thousand three hundred and seventy-six blueprints  this was Huo Yuhaos contribution to the academy. This meant he had sent the academy the blueprints to construct one thousand three hundred and seventy-six different soul tools. These blueprints had given the Soul Tool Department a great boost.


    Shrek Academy didntck for money. The most important limiting factor for the three native empires of the Douluo Continent to developing soul tools was theck of precious metals. Shrek Academys situation in this aspect wasparatively better, and one reason for that was because of their financial power, while another was because of Shrek Academys inner structure.


    Shrek Academy bore the weight of Shrek City on its shoulders. They had their own powerful trade association, which had already reached into the Sun Moon Empire. Precious metals had substantial strategic importance and were difficult to purchase, but that didnt mean nothing could be done.


    Over the past two years, as Huo Yuhao continuously had sent back blueprints, Shrek Academys Soul Tool Department had seen exponential advancements. Even though they still couldntpare to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, Huo Yuhao had managed to help them save a lot of time and effort in research.


    The blueprints that Huo Yuhao had toiled and wracked his brains to draw were now in the Library of the Sea Gods Pavilion, and the original drafts were safely stored away. They had be a part of Shrek Academys history that would be there for a long time toe, and Huo Yuhao had been written into the academys history as a hero.


    Xian Liner smiled and said, You deserve this, Yuhao. Its better if only you know about this, and we havent announced it to the academy yet. For one, we can protect you this way, and another reason is because youre still a student at the academy. You will officially graduate from the inner courtyard after the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament.


    Huo Yuhao was stunned momentarily, and protested, But I haventpleted my reconnaissance tasks.


    Yan Shaozhe chortled and said, What you have done carries ten times more worth than those reconnaissance tasks. Our teacher talked to me about your future path before he passed away  the academy cannot hold you back, and we can only support you and be something that you can fall back on. The Tang Sect has been established, no? That should be your tform for further development. However, you still have to win the championship during the bigpetition, and we strongly believe you have the ability to do so. You havent overlooked your cultivation while youve been toiling over soul tools, have you?


    Huo Yuhao said confidently, I already have five soul rings.


    Yan Shaozhe looked astonished as he said, Five? You already have five soul rings? So fast?


    For normal students, reaching Rank 50 at the age of seventeen was considered extremely fast. Furthermore, Huo Yuhao was a soul master with an Ultimate martial soul. Cultivation was far more difficult for Ultimate martial souls, but he still managed to reach Rank 50 in just a little over two years! This was a great pleasant surprise for Yan Shaozhe.


    Xian Liner giggled and said, I think you can almost be the academys mascot now, Yuhao.


    Why?


    Because youre a little monster! Youre the one among all the students that Ive seen that fits that description the best.


    Yan Shaozhe said, Lets go. We should grab something to eat too before we start travelling. Returning to Shrek Academy safely is the most important thing right now.


    Yes, returning to Shrek Academy safely was of the utmost importance!


    They had a simple lunch, and Fan Yu followed Yan Shaozhes instructions to take He Caitou, Ye Xiaosheng, and the other students to travel ahead. Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner took Huo Yuhao and rested for a while longer before they sauntered out of Mapleleaf city and walked towards Shrek Academy. They took their time and walked slowly, so that they could distance themselves from the group in front of them.


    If we are ambushed, you will protect Huo Yuhao and I will take the offensive. Xian Liner said to Yan Shaozhe.


    Yan Shaozhe frowned and said, Liner! The older you get, the more stubborn and hardheaded you be. You still want to fight me over something like this?


    Xian Liner raised an eyebrow and said, You think Im old? Take a look at yourself.


    Ahem. In front of the child? Yan Shaozhe muttered awkwardly.


    Xian Liner grunted and said, What child? Yuhao is your junior brother, and that means we all belong in the same generation. Age should never affect seniority in the hierarchy.


    I cant out-talk you. You can take the offensive, then. I will support you from the side, is that alright? Yan Shaozhes ck-bellied attitude would always be greatly affected in front of Xian Liner.


    Xian Linier said, Thats more like it. I havent been active for a long time. I hope Jing Hongchen sends a powerful force to ambush us, so that Im not all excited for nothing.


    Huo Yuhao felt amused as he listened from the side. The two Deans didnt seem nervous at all; this was the result of solid foundations and abilities. He had never even seen them in battle before. He didnt know who Jing Hongchen would send after them  powerful soul masters? Long-range cannons? With the two Deans perception of danger, long-range cannons would probably not be a threat at all unless ss 9 stationary cannon shells were used. Furthermore, that would be too conspicuous. The Illustrious Virtue Hall wouldnt want to antagonize Shrek Academy, at least not on the surface. Both parties didnt have any deep-seated grudges or conflicts. Jing Hongchen would probably give everything he had if this were the Body Sect, but this was Shrek Academy.


    After another hour or two, Yan Shaozhe nced at the sky and said, Its about right. Lets pick up the pace.


    The three of them unleashed their flying-type soul tools and soared into the sky toward Shrek Academy. Huo Yuhao felt much more rxed andfortable flying with his Deans. He didnt have to deal with air resistance, as Yan Shaozhe released his soul power and enveloped the three of them inside it. The propulsion force was released by their flying-type soul tools at the same time, and they flew at a breakneck speed. Both Deans were Titled Douluo; they would be back at Shrek Academy in less than four hours.


    Huo Yuhao thought to himself that he couldnt let himself be a burden in the battle that was toe.


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    Time continued to pass, and they came closer and closer to Shrek Academy. They were deep inside the Heavenly Soul Empires territory after another hour.


    Are they noting at all? If thats the case, we will have wasted our efforts, Xian Liner said with a tinge of regret in her voice.


    Yan Shaozhe snapped, Isnt that a good thing? Returning to Shrek Academy safely is the most important thing. You have never corrected your belligerence, Liner.


    Xian Liner rolled her eyes at him and said, Have you forgotten my title?


    Yan Shaozheughed and said, How can I forget? Youre the Valkyrie Douluo. Youre the only person that dares to call yourself that. The Valkyrie that soared through the skies left such vivid memories for many back in the day.


    Just not with you, yes? Xian Liner grunted.


    Yan Shaozhe said, Dont be like this, Liner. We are both people with families, and youre still so merciless and unforgiving. Were already so old  why cant we just live harmoniously with each other?


    Xian Liner turned around and muttered, Cant be bothered with you anymore.


    Their expressions suddenly changed while they chatted. Huo Yuhao could feel two frightening soul power undtions rippling nearby, and he automatically gazed into the distance.


    The weather was clear today, and the skies were blue for endless kilometers ahead. However, at this moment, the skies had transformed in the distance, and a tremendous patch of dark clouds was drifting toward them rapidly  the dark clouds seemed to be expanding continuously, and it felt like they were bearing down on them and threatening to overwhelm everything.


    Xian Liner grunted coldly, and stepped out of Yan Shaozhes protective circle with a single movement. Her flying-type soul tool slowed in the sky, and she hovered in midair.


    Stay behind me, Yan Shaozhe said to Huo Yuhao, All you have to do is watch.


    Yes. Huo Yuhao acknowledged.


    The dense and gloomy clouds wereing faster and faster, and they were able to see exactly how vast they were when they got closer. The dark clouds gradually took form in the sky, and actually transformed into the appearance of an enormous tigers head. A thick voice that resembled rolling thunder could be heard, saying, Do you still remember your old friend, Yan Shaozhe?


    Yan Shaozhes eyes squinted faintly. Youre still alive, Zhang Peng! Are you preparing to let me finish you today?


    Your mouth is still so dirty, Yan Shaozhe! I want to see who will finish who today!


    The vast dark clouds in the shape of a tigers head released a deafening roar, and terrifying pressure erupted in the next moment that barreled toward the three of them like a tidal wave.


    Xian Liner made her move at this moment. She howled into the sky, and soared upwards in a sh. Scorching green mes burst from her body. Xian Liner body was growingrger, and it didnt take more than a few seconds before she was more than five meters tall, and a set of green armor appeared on her.


    This suit of armor covered her entire body like scales. Huo Yuhao didnt know Xian Liners actual age, but he could tell from her conversation with Yan Shaozhe that she must be quite old. But as he watched Xian Liner release her armor, and two yellow, two purple, and five ck soul rings rose from beneath her feet, her erged frame made her seem younger, as if she were a young girl in her twenties. She had a valiant and heroic demeanor that was full of fighting will.


    The Valkyrie Douluo, Xian Liner? The deep voice suddenly became a little strange. I thought the two of you broke up? How are you still with Yan Shaozhe, this hypocrite, this false gentleman?