Chapter 119: Blue Silver King

There were quite a few participants from Donghai Academy for the Heavenly Sea Alliance Grand Competition; besides Huo Yuhao and the others from the junior division, there were also senior division students taking part in the youth division for ages fifteen to twenty.

Donghai Plaza was their assembly point; everyone would gather there uniformly, and the officials would arrange transport to Heavenly Sea City.

Huo Yuhao arrived here together with Gu Yue Na and Luo Yanglu; they came relatively early, and after a while the other five members of Class Zero and Wu Zhangkong also arrived one by one.

Wu Zhangkong's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao the very first moment; those eyes, deep as a cold pool, suddenly froze, his icy brows furrowed slightly, and the fingers clasped behind his back unconsciously tightened a fraction.

Ten years old, Soul Ancestor!

What shocked him even more was that this child's soul power was not only astonishing in magnitude, but also gave him a faint, elusive sense of threat; the purity of his soul power had probably reached an inconceivable level, comparable to a Soul King.

"Truly... a Heaven-Ordained Genius." Wu Zhangkong murmured softly, his voice still cold and crisp, yet if one listened closely, a trace of trembling could be detected beneath that calm tone.

Luo Yanglu had naturally known about Huo Yuhao's promotion long ago; hearing this, he said:

"Your academy has also produced a peerless figure like Erqing Douluo; the road Yuhao must walk is still long."

"..."

Wu Zhangkong very much wanted to say he was being modest, but in the end merely shook his head and changed the subject, "Xie Xie and the others have improved quite a bit recently; they can already..."

While the two of them conversed, on the other side the Class Zero students were also chatting.

"Have you heard? It seems Shrek Academy will also be participating." Xie Xie frowned: "We won't run into them, will we?"

Xu Xiaoyan said: "How could that happen? Shrek Academy is only here for the exhibition match; don't doubt their strength just because of two people. Supposedly Shrek Academy Inner Court disciples have never exceeded a hundred, all extremely powerful existences; this time there are apparently some coming."

Wang Jin Xi also nodded, "That is an existence ranked alongside our Spirit Pagoda as one of the Four Great Powers; it cannot be underestimated. I heard that if not for Shrek Academy maintaining neutrality in the disputes between the three continents all along, Star Luo Continent and Heaven Dou Continent would have ceased to exist long ago. Inside it is truly a Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den, with countless experts."

"Where did you learn this news?" Xie Xie looked at Xu Xiaoyan and Wang Jin Xi in surprise.

"It's on the net." Xu Xiaoyan took out a Soul Guidance Light Screen and forwarded it to the Federal Network, "Supposedly Federal High-Level Officials have even visited Shrek Academy multiple times to meet and exchange with their Dean, which sufficiently demonstrates their strength."

"..."

To the side, Huo Yuhao listened to their exchange, and two words came to mind—

Flattery with Intent to Harm.

In the original development, similar situations also occurred; not only Shrek's neutral stance, but even the Federal Chairman would visit Shrek every year to meet with the Shrek Dean.

Nothing is achieved overnight.

"Donghai Academy teachers and students, board the vehicle."

A moment later, led by their teachers, Huo Yuhao and the others boarded one after another.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was very quiet; no one made a racket, and quite a few people were somewhat nervous.

After all, in past Grand Competitions Donghai Academy's results had not been outstanding; not only did the academy lose face, but Donghai City also lost face, which was why Dean Yu was so anxious.

And in recent sessions the students' strength was generally not bad, so everyone bore great expectations, and the pressure in their hearts was not small.

However, when the senior division participants saw the leader, their eyes all lit up with brilliance, and their hearts seemed to settle down along with it.

In Xu Xiaoyan's view, this situation was just like when they saw Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue Na.

Tang Wu Lin observed this carefully and asked curiously: "Who is that senior brother?"

Xie Xie sat beside him; hearing this, he looked at that youth, his expression turning solemn, "He is Senior Brother Xu Yongxiang from the senior division, martial soul Blue Silver King, eighteen years old this year, cultivation—Rank 47!"

"Blue Silver King?" Tang Wu Lin's pupils quaked.

He naturally knew what Blue Silver King was; unlike his Blue Silver Grass, that was already a considerably powerful plant martial soul.

Xie Xie nodded, "Supposedly he originally only had a trace of Blue Silver King bloodline; later he went to Mingdu, and after returning, half a year later he awakened as Blue Silver King."

Speaking here, Xie Xie glanced around and said softly: "Inside word—it was our Spirit Pagoda people who invited him to Mingdu."

"What do you mean?" Tang Wu Lin stared wide-eyed, his heart pounding.

"Very similar to you, isn't it?" Xie Xie said with a grin.

Ever since joining the Spirit Pagoda, he felt there were people who had accepted Spirit Pagoda sponsorship everywhere.

The few of them were, this senior brother was, even Wang Jin Xi and Zhang Yangzi's Soul Fusion Skill teacher was.

Compared to other powers, he felt he liked it here more; a sense of belonging had unknowingly spread through his heart.

Perhaps the Spirit Pagoda's original intent wasn't charity, but judging by deeds not motives, they did it, and that is enough.

Sitting in the row behind them, Luo Yanglu heard their chat and transmitted with a smile:

"You can do it too, Wu Lin."

Facts proved that Blue Silver Grass's plasticity exceeded researchers' expectations; a spirit soul carrying Blue Silver Emperor bloodline had not yet advanced to Ten Thousand Years, yet it drove Xu Yongxiang's martial soul to advance.

This can be called a Second Awakening driven by a spirit soul, and moreover a Second Awakening that can be mass-produced.

Just a bit hard on the Blue Silver Emperor spirit soul...

"Sister Na, wake up."

Gu Yue Na's silver pupils still held a few traces of drowsy sleepiness; her long lashes trembled lightly.

She tilted her head slightly, just meeting Huo Yuhao's profile at close range. Morning light filtered through the window and fell on his contours, outlining a gentle arc.

"Awake?" Huo Yuhao sensed the movement and turned his head. His voice was very soft, carrying a hint of amusement, "We've already arrived; if you don't wake up now, you'll be dragged back."

Only then did Gu Yue Na realize that besides them, the carriage had long been empty. She subconsciously lowered her head to check her attire, confirmed nothing was amiss, and stood up, moving her body a little.

She seemed to have just slept all the way leaning on Yuhao's shoulder...

"Yuhao, is your shoulder sore?" Gu Yue Na asked with concern.

"You're much lighter than deep sea water pressure."

Huo Yuhao put away the Soul Guide book in his hand, smiled, and walked toward the carriage door first: "Let's go; they're probably waiting anxiously."

"Mm."

Gu Yue Na followed him at a leisurely pace.

Heavenly Sea City was completely different from Donghai City; it was built against the mountains, with undulating terrain, and many buildings were cleverly embedded in the mountains. Some high-rise buildings stood atop the peaks, with a momentum as if piercing the clouds, breathtaking to behold.

The Donghai City side's team is led by officials from the Administrative Official Residence; they have already coordinated with the Heavenly Sea City side.

Everyone was arranged to stay in a uniquely styled luxury hotel. The hotel is famous for its unique architectural style, with half the building extending into the sea; every guest room can admire the magnificent sea view, making one feel as if immersed in the sea's embrace.

Before parting, Luoyang Lu smiled at everyone and said:

"Tomorrow is the opening ceremony, and simultaneously the drawing lots will take place; the day after tomorrow is the formal competition. Rest up well, and don't drop the chain halfway through!"

(End of Chapter)