Douluo Continent: My Days in the Tang Sect.

Chapter 70 Embracing the Shadows

Chapter 70 Embracing the Shadows

Elder Xuan looked at Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong and said, "Your performance amazed me. If I were to choose the best performer from that chaotic battle, it wouldn't be Bei Bei and the others, but you two little ones. Your Spirit Fusion Skill is amazing, but I also see significant drawbacks. Although it's powerful, it also has many limitations. If I'm not mistaken, your Spirit Fusion Skill can only attack in a straight line. If the opponent dodges in time, then this energy-consuming Spirit Fusion Skill will be useless."

Looking at the two little ones before him, Elder Xuan chuckled and asked, "Your timing in releasing your soul skills during the match was excellent. I'd like to know who was controlling them?"

Huo Yuhao wanted to be modest, but Wang Dong pushed him forward, saying, "Elder Xuan, Huo Yuhao was the one who orchestrated everything. Ask him."

Elder Xuan stared at Huo Yuhao and asked, "Tell me, Huo Yuhao."

Under Xuan Lao's gaze, Huo Yuhao quickly released his soul skill to let Xuan Lao experience his mental detection.

Knowing that Huo Yuhao's cultivation level was not high, Elder Xuan was able to control his soul power and keep it contained.

After sensing the spiritual probe, which felt like a god's-eye view, Elder Xuan's gaze towards Huo Yuhao became fiery.

Returning his beloved wine gourd to his waist, Elder Xuan inquired carefully about Huo Yuhao's soul skills.

After receiving Huo Yuhao's explanation, Elder Xuan murmured, "This is a born commander! A general's talent!"

However, Elder Xuan quickly became puzzled again, "A ten-year spirit ring can be so useful, what kind of spirit beast is it? I don't understand!"

After thinking for a while without finding an answer, Elder Xuan waved to Huo Yuhao and the other man, "Go back. Whether you can secure a spot in the reserve team depends on your own efforts."

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong respectfully bowed to Elder Xuan before leaving the Soul Battle Zone.

As the two figures walked away, Elder Xuan smiled and said, "No wonder Xiao Xiao always talks about clinging to someone powerful. Huo Yuhao is indeed more suited to the solo plan than Xiao Xiao. In five years, I will definitely be able to cultivate an invincible team of soul masters of the same age, and Huo Yuhao will be the absolute core."

When Huo Yuhao and his companion walked out of the Soul Battle Zone, they discovered that Ye Nanxiao and his group had not left and were waiting for them outside.

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao expressed their gratitude to Bei Bei and her group.

Beibei said, "We should thank you. Without you, we wouldn't have qualified so easily."

Huo Yuhao quickly said, "We're all family, it's too formal for you to say that, Senior Brother."

Xu Sanshi grinned and said, "Alright, you two stop praising each other. Xiao Yuhao, we have another reason for staying. Since we are all part of the Shrek Seven Devils reserve team selected this time, no one can fall behind. Five years later, we will represent the academy together to participate in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament."

"Well, since we're the new generation of Shrek Seven Devils, let's line them up by age. How old are you two?"

Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao announced their birthdays.

The oldest is Bei Bei. He is only a month younger than He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, Ye Nanxiao, and Jiang Nannan, just like Huo Yuhao and Wang Dongxiao.

After Beibei comes He Caitou, then Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong is the youngest.

"You don't need to include me," Ye Nanxiao said. "I'll be leaving then."

Beibei glanced at Ye Nanxiao, then ignored him and said, "Then it's settled."

Xu Sanshi laughed and said, "If I rank third, wouldn't that make me the same as our ancestor Tang San?"

"Rankings don't reflect ability," Beibei retorted.

Seeing everyone's happy faces, Ye Nanxiao didn't want to dampen their spirits. "Fourth place? Let them be happy."

Soon, the light will belong to you, and I will embrace the shadows.

Jiang Nannan held Ye Nanxiao's hand tightly, a hint of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes from time to time.

Everyone had a meal together to celebrate. After dinner, He Caitou called out to Huo Yuhao.

Watching the two walk away alone, Ye Nanxiao stroked his chin, pondering, "The Xu family, Xu He, if we could infiltrate the Sun Moon Royal Family..."

"What's wrong, Second Senior Brother?" Huo Yuhao originally wanted to call him Senior Brother, but Ye Nanxiao said it would be better to call him Second Senior Brother.

He Caitou looked up at the night sky, where the bright stars seemed to be arranged into a painting.

The soft moonlight shone on He Caitou, and the honest look on his face gradually faded, revealing a deep look in his eyes.

At this moment, He Caitou's demeanor changed drastically, to the point that Huo Yuhao could hardly recognize him.

Huo Yuhao took a step back, not understanding what He Caitou wanted to say.

"Yuhao, do you know how much I envy your talent? Twin martial souls, the same ultimate martial soul as Nanxiao, plus your two outstanding soul tool talents, I can't even imagine what you will achieve in the future. But I have something I have to take back."

"As for my talent, no matter how hard I try, my future achievements will at most be on par with Teacher Fanyu. But the brilliance of you two brothers can still illuminate everything, even though this is Shrek Academy." He Caitou's eyes were filled with not only depth but also a hint of envy.

Seeing Huo Yuhao's puzzled expression, He Caitou looked bitter and said, "Do you know that the academy has an Extreme Individual Soldier Program?"

Huo Yuhao asked in surprise, "Ultimate solo combat?"

He Caitou nodded. "This is one of the most important projects in our Soul Guidance Department. It was created to enable us to fight against the Soul Guidance Masters of the Sun Moon Empire."

"The term 'ultimate individual soldier' ​​refers to someone who can change the course of a war or even influence its outcome by acting alone. People who possess this ability are called ultimate individual soldiers."

Huo Yuhao frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Surely a Title Douluo could do that? What does it have to do with our Soul Guidance Department?"

He Caitou shook his head and said, "Although Title Douluo are powerful, it is difficult for them to turn the tide of a large-scale war on their own. But Limit Soldiers are different. Limit Soldiers exist for war. Not only are they strong individually, but they are also skilled in using and making various soul tools. The most terrifying thing is that Limit Soldiers can accurately find the key to a war and seize the key to change the outcome of the war."

"A Title Douluo is simply a powerful individual, but in a war, especially under the influence of soul tools, a Title Douluo is merely a top-tier combatant."

He Caitou opened his arms and looked down at his palms. "Originally, I was working towards this goal, and the teacher always regarded me as the one to realize this plan. However, the arrival of you brothers made me realize how terrifying talent is. I'm afraid that the ultimate solo soldier in this plan will not be me."

He Caitou looked up at Huo Yuhao and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "Nanxiao was originally the first on the list of ultimate solo soldiers, but he never intended to be one in the first place because he said he belonged to the Shadow. Although I don't understand, it was because Nanxiao withdrew that the teacher turned his attention to me."

Huo Yuhao wasn't very good at comforting people, so he could only say, "I'm sorry, Second Senior Brother, I..."

He Caitou raised his hand to stop Huo Yuhao from continuing, "Don't rush, let me finish."

When Huo Yuhao first entered the Soul Guidance Department, He Caitou took great care of him, just like Ye Nanxiao, and selflessly passed on his experience to him. Huo Yuhao respected him no less than Bei Bei and Ye Nanxiao. However, he never expected that it was because of himself that he would deprive this senior brother of his long-standing goal.

Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao felt a great pain in his heart.

He even considered giving up his studies in the Soul Guidance Department. Having experienced the harsh realities of life early on, he couldn't bear to hurt the people he cared about.

He Caitou patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, his expression softening. "Yuhao, don't worry, I don't blame you. Perhaps if it were someone else, I would be very dissatisfied and even unwilling to accept the teacher's arrangement and would fight back. But you are the one who obtained the Extreme Individual Soldier qualification, and I am very happy."

"I am a food-type Soul Master with too many flaws and limited combat power. I still remember when we first met, your sincerity touched me, so I am willing to help you. However, I hope that after you achieve something in the future, you can do me a favor, within your ability."

"Senior brother, please speak," Huo Yuhao said quickly.

After He Caitou revealed his background, Huo Yuhao was briefly surprised, but then said he would definitely help He Caitou.

"At first, I also thought about looking for Nanxiao, but Nanxiao..." A strange light flashed in Caitou's eyes.

"My brother? He'll definitely help, right?" Huo Yuhao asked, puzzled.

"You know that Nanxiao is the vice sect leader of the Tang Clan, right? I've been working with Nanxiao for so long, and I've found that he values ​​promises extremely much, you know that, right?" He Caitou looked up at the sky, his dark eyes sparkling.

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "I know."

"Nanxiao promised Beibei and Tangya that he would restore the glory of the Tang Sect. Based on my current understanding of Nanxiao, he will dedicate his life to fulfilling this promise, for no other reason than this. Therefore, I respect Nanxiao very much. I guess this is also why Nanxiao took the initiative to withdraw from the Shrek Seven Devils' reserve team."

He Caitou paused for a moment, then continued, "Yuhao, do you know that after Nanxiao came to the Soul Guidance Department, he guessed my identity during a casual conversation about our hometowns. He told me to come to him if I needed help. I'm really lucky to have met you guys."

"Let's work hard together, for ourselves and for the academy." He Caitou smiled and raised his fist to Huo Yuhao.

"Okay!" Huo Yuhao also stretched out his fist and bumped it with He Caitou's fist.

The pale moonlight witnessed two fists clashing together, and a promise between two men.

Lake Poseidon.

A cool and comfortable evening breeze blew from the lake. Ye Nanxiao led Jiang Nannan slowly along the lakeside, feeling the cool breeze.

Jiang Nannan leaned against the railing by the lake, the moonlight shining on her, draping her in a hazy veil, making her look like a fairy in the moon. However, her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction. "Ah Xiao, when are you coming back?"

"Nan Nan..." Ye Nanxiao had anticipated that Jiang Nan Nan would make trouble for him, and the countermeasures he had prepared all went blank after seeing the dissatisfaction in Jiang Nan Nan's eyes.

(End of this chapter)