Huo Yuhao hadn't even revealed his spirit ring configuration.
This scene left everyone watching in astonishment.
Even Yan Shaozhe, a Super Douluo, narrowed his eyes slightly at this moment, his gaze landing on Huo Yuhao with a flash of contemplation in his eyes.
He didn't understand this ability either, let alone Dai Huabin on the ring.
Dai Huabin stood there, his eyes filled with shock and gravity. His breathing gradually became heavy, his chest heaving violently, but he did not launch another attack.
It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he didn't dare.
That previous strike had made him clearly realize that the gap between himself and Huo Yuhao was unimaginably large.
But just then, Huo Yuhao stepped forward again.
One step, two steps, three steps...He slowly approached Dai Huabin, and at the same time, his voice rang out.
"It seems you still haven't recognized me."
A trace of confusion flashed in Dai Huabin's pupils.
They knew each other?!
He searched his mind rapidly, going through everyone possible in his memories.
But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't recall ever having any interaction with the person in front of him.
That delicate face, those calm eyes, that composed demeanor... it was a complete blank in his memory.
Just as he was stunned, Huo Yuhao had already walked to a spot only a few meters away from him.
Dai Huabin hardened his heart.
Forget it!
A fierce light flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly exerted force, rushing towards Huo Yuhao like a cannonball fired from a chamber!
The tiger claw on his right hand carried a sharp whistling sound as it slashed straight toward Huo Yuhao's chest!
This strike was as fast as lightning!
With Dai Huabin's cultivation as a Spirit Elder, his speed was naturally not slow at this moment.
In the eyes of most Students, this movement was already too fast to see clearly.
But in Huo Yuhao's vision... it was no different from slow motion.
He still didn't use any Spirit Ability, just slightly turned to the side.
The sharp tiger claw grazed past his lapel.
Dai Huabin's pupils contracted sharply; he wanted to withdraw the move, wanted to change it, but it was already too late.
Huo Yuhao's right leg had already whipped out like a long lash!
Bang!
That kick landed solidly on Dai Huabin's abdomen!
The defense of his White Tiger Barrier was like paper in front of this kick, collapsing instantly.
That terrifying force penetrated his body, causing Dai Huabin's body to suddenly arch like a shrimp. His eyes bulged, and he uncontrollably spat out a mouthful of blood.
Then... he was kicked flying away!
Boom!
His body, like a torn sack, slammed heavily against the edge of the ring and rolled onto the ground.
Huo Yuhao had been cultivating Body Sect secret techniques since childhood, and his Spirit Power was extremely condensed, far exceeding those of the same rank. Therefore, his physical body strength was already comparable to a Spirit Emperor with a Beast Spirit.
Therefore, this seemingly casual kick of his was not easy to endure.
Dai Huabin lay on the ground, gasping for breath, the blood at the corner of his mouth dripping onto the ring, a shocking sight.
This sudden scene took everyone watching by surprise. They were shocked by Huo Yuhao's strength, having repelled Dai Huabin, a Spirit Elder, with a single strike without even using his Spirit.
They were also shocked that Huo Yuhao had taken the initiative to attack. After all, in so many previous matches, he had never taken the initiative at the start of a match, nor had he ever "dealt lethal blows" to students.
But today, he seemed like a completely different person.
Zhang Lexuan sat in the spectator stand, watching the cold-faced Huo Yuhao on the ring, her willow-leaf eyebrows slightly knitted.
She had long known that Huo Yuhao was participating in this Freshman Assessment because of Dai Huabin.
And now, his actions undoubtedly confirmed her judgment. There was likely some grudge between these two.
On the ring, Dai Huabin struggled to prop up his body and raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.
He looked at Huo Yuhao, his eyes filled with complexity.
That feeling of helplessness from being unable to win engulfed him like a tide.
"Did we know each other before?" His voice was hoarse and low, with a hint of probing. "Is there a grudge?"
Huo Yuhao did not answer. He flashed, crossing a distance of more than ten meters, and appeared in front of Dai Huabin.
Then... he kicked out again without mercy!
Bang!
Dai Huabin's body flew backward again, slamming heavily into the railing at the edge of the other side of the ring.
The railing vibrated violently, emitting an unbearable creaking sound.
"Puff!"
Another mouthful of blood sprayed out, scattering all over the ground.
Dai Huabin lay at the edge of the ring, struggling to lift his head.
That face was filled with malice and unwillingness, staring fixedly at Huo Yuhao.
"Huabin!"
On the other side, Zhu Lu, who was dodging left and right under Wang Dong's attacks, couldn't help but cry out when she saw this scene.
Her eyes were full of anxiety, and she immediately wanted to rush toward Dai Huabin's direction.
Wang Dong was floating in mid-air; seeing this, he flapped his wings to block her.
He had promised Huo Yuhao that he wouldn't let anyone disturb him.
But just then, Huo Yuhao's voice came. "Wang Dong, let him come over."
Wang Dong's movements paused slightly; he floated in mid-air, allowing Zhu Lu to rush quickly to Dai Huabin's side.
Zhu Lu crouched beside Dai Huabin, looking at the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth and his pale face, her eyes slightly reddening.
"How are you?"
Her voice carried a hint of trembling.
Dai Huabin shook his head and did not speak.
He struggled to stand up with Zhu Lu's support, his legs trembling slightly, but he still forced himself to straighten his back.
Although he knew he was not a match, and although he had been beaten until he had no power to fight back, the gaze he directed at Huo Yuhao was still filled with undisguised resentment.
That was the pride belonging to the legitimate son of the White Tiger Dukes Mansion, his last stubbornness.
On the other side, the battle between Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie also stopped.
It wasn't that the winner had been decided; after all, the match had just begun, and neither of them had truly exerted their full power.
Rather, they both understood that the center of this match was simply not here with them.
Everyone's eyes were focused on those two figures.
Huo Yuhao stepped forward again, his gaze landing on Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu.
"Don't you have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
"Use it."
He paused, and the corner of his mouth slightly curled into an arc.
"If I don't let you use it, even if you lose, you won't be willing to accept it, right?"
Outside the ring, Director Du Weilin turned slightly and whispered to the Yan Shaozhe beside him: "Dean..."
His face carried a hint of hesitation, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two figures on the ring.
Yan Shaozhe knew what he meant.
He shook his head, his expression calm as water.
"No one is in mortal danger, do not interfere yet."
Director Du Weilin opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately closed it.
Yan Shaozhe was always thoughtful; how could he not see that there was a grudge between Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin at this moment?
Huo Yuhao was now the savior of his disciple, Ma Xiaotao.
He possessed Ultimate Ice, the only person who could successfully suppress Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire.
Just for this point, if he wanted revenge, Yan Shaozhe naturally couldn't hold him back.
Moreover, Huo Yuhao was the future of the academy that he had his eye on.
For such a person, letting him do whatever he wanted, how could there be any reason to stop him?
As long as it didn't cost a life, it was fine.
As for Dai Huabin coming from the White Tiger Dukes Mansion, Yan Shaozhe didn't care at all.
Even if the Duke of White Tiger controlled the Star Luo military power, so what?
Dai Hao was only a Spirit Douluo now anyway.
Shrek Academy had stood for Ten Thousand Years; who had it ever feared?
A mere duke was not worthy of his attention.
Furthermore, even if Dai Hao had the guts, he probably wouldn't dare to target a Genius Student of Shrek Academy.
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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