"All games today have ended. All spectators are asked to leave in an orderly manner."
Bupo Douluo made a final loud announcement and returned to the working area of the referee team.
The quarter-finals were over, but almost no audience got up and left, slowly savoring today's game.
Today's four quarter-final matches are really weird. They don't look like what the quarter-finals should be like. The intensity is not even as intense as the first two preliminary rounds.
In the first half, the match between Xing Luo and Sun Moon didn't even begin, and Shrek was easily ravaged by a team from the Snow Demon Sect that he had never heard of.
In the lower half, Shrek's real Tang Clan team lost to the one-man Dragon Tiger Clan in such a dramatic way.
Shrek Academy's eternal glory was not taken away by the most threatening Sun and Moon team, but was lost in the quarterfinals. The opponent was only a little-known sect.
Although they stopped at the top eight, no audience laughed at Shrek Academy. Beibei's image of a humble gentleman has been deeply rooted in the minds of all viewers. He does not take advantage of others' dangers and bullies the small ones, which has won the favor of many people in the sun and the moon.
Of course, the one who impressed the audience the most was Huo Yuhao, who shouldered the hopes of all his companions.
The top four have been decided. Huo Yuhao's next opponent will be Team Sun and Moon, which is also in the top half, while Snow Demon Sect's opponent will be Team Holy Spirit.
Everyone in Shrek and the Tang Sect team bowed their heads and said nothing, and Mr. Xuan's face was even more ugly. He held up his wine gourd that could not be poured out, and drank sip after sip.
Beibei stood next to him, followed by the rest of the Tang Sect team. Everyone's eyes were full of worry, and Zhang Lexuan from a distance also cast a concerned look.
"Mr. Xuan, it's all my decision. If you want to punish me, just punish me." Beibei took all the responsibilities.
"I just want to carry out Xuanzu's instructions to me to the end."
Old Xuan's annoyed expression was full of tangles. He couldn't possibly have the nerve to rebuke this descendant of Dragon God Douluo.
After suffering for a long time, he could only sigh loudly: "Go back."
This return means not only returning to the hotel, but also returning to Shrek City.
He lost the title of the Soul Master Competition in the first competition after taking over as the leader of the Poseidon Pavilion, which can be regarded as Shrek's shame.
Looking at Mr. Xuan's lonely back, Tang Ya couldn't bear to say, "Beibei, what are you going to explain when you return to the academy this time?"
Beibei held her head helplessly with both hands, pretending not to care: "I can tell you whatever you want, can the academy still expel me? Although Junior Yuhao has left the Shrek Supervisory Corps, he still adheres to the mission of fighting against the evil soul master. I was touched by him.”
"Besides, I am doing this for the good of the college and Tang Sect."
Tang Ya asked doubtfully: "For the good of Tang Clan?"
Beibei smiled and scolded: "Fool, if the world knew that our Tang Sect is a sect that does whatever it takes to win and has no benevolence, justice or morality, how would they view us?"
"At that time, Tang Sect will only be able to attract those who are only interested in profit. How will Tang Sect develop in the future?"
"Although the Tang Sect lost today, if this news spreads throughout the mainland and makes the world know the character of our Tang Sect people, wouldn't it greatly help the future development of our Tang Sect?"
He said softly: "And just like Xuanzu said, Shrek holds his glory too high. Only when he is willing to let it go can he recognize himself."
Tang Ya was stunned for a moment, feeling warm in her heart.
I didn't expect that Beibei could think so long-term and never forget the future of Tang Sect when thinking about the academy.
She also laughed heartily and said, "Okay, now that the game is over, we should hurry up and find the vegetables."
As the head of the sect, she is still extremely worried about the sudden disappearance of He Caitou.
Wang Dong seemed to have thought of something and looked around the rest area, only to find that Huo Yuhao was no longer there.
"Huh, are you avoiding me on purpose again?" Wang Dong pouted, feeling depressed.
On the rostrum, Zhong Liwu smiled and said to Xu Tianran: "Congratulations, Your Highness, Shrek, the biggest enemy of Sun and Moon, has missed the semi-finals. The championship must have been won by the Hongchen Hall Master."
Xu Tianran nodded with satisfaction.
Jing Hongchen was not that happy, and said in a nonchalant manner: "National Master, don't forget, the strength of the Noumenon Sect is not inferior to Shrek."
Zhong Liwu said hehe, "Don't worry, Hongchen Hall Master. In the semi-finals, our teaching will definitely eliminate the Noumenon Sect and help you win the championship."
Jing Hongchen nodded slightly and said goodbye: "Your Highness, Imperial Master, I will take my leave first."
After leaving the podium, he looked cold, took out a sound-transmitting soul guide, and said something.
Xu Tianran continued: "National Preceptor and people from Shrek Academy will also have to trouble the Holy Cult."
Zhongli Wu nodded.
The Holy Spirit Sect and Shrek already had a lot of grudges secretly, and today they saw that bright attribute soul master with unlimited potential, Zhong Liwu would never let him go easily.
Xu Tianran was puzzled again: "The National Division, with the strong strength of our Sun and Moon Army, can only surround the east, north and south of Mingdu. I don't know how confident the Holy Sect is in guarding Xishan alone. ?”
Zhong Liwu smiled sinisterly and said: "Your Highness, please rest assured, even the Ultimate Douluo will never escape from Xishan."
…
At this moment, Huo Yuhao had already left the rest area, hiding himself in simulation and walking on the street.
Tianmeng asked curiously: "Yuhao, why do you run so fast? I think many people want to chat with you for a while."
"If I stay there and don't leave, will I become the target of public criticism?" Huo Yuhao said helplessly, "Sun Moon, Shrek, and the Noumenon Sect all want to find me, and I don't think the way those people from the Holy Spirit Sect look at me is right."
"The next opponent is Brother Xiao and the others. Based on my understanding of him, he will definitely not be willing to fall behind Shrek, and then proposes to challenge me to a duel."
"As for the Holy Spirit Church, let me think about how to deal with it..."
Just when Huo Yuhao was thinking to himself, a special wave of soul power emerged from his body.
Huo Yuhao frowned and took out a sound-transmitting soul guide.
Douluo Continent's sound-transmitting soul guides are far less portable than modern mobile phones, and the conditions for mutual communication are somewhat stringent. Sometimes, special sound-transmitting soul guides are even required to communicate with each other.
Therefore, there are very few people who can directly communicate with Huo Yuhao.
"Did something happen to Mingdetang? Did the Noumenon Sect take action so quickly?" Huo Yuhao's first thought was the tall building he had just confessed not long ago.
He quickly connected the sound-transmitting soul guide, and a familiar voice rang in his ears.
"Huo Yuhao, I've shown you the same place. Come here quickly, the sooner the better." The voice didn't come from Gao Dalou, but from another acquaintance, Jing Hongchen.
There are very few people who can directly contact Huo Yuhao, and Jing Hongchen is one of them.
He said a place name in an extremely calm voice and hung up.
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but frowned when he heard the place name.
Although he has never been there, he has heard that it should be the residence of the Hongchen family.
Tian Meng asked in confusion: "What does Old Toad want to do with you at this time?"
"I don't know, let's go and have a look." Huo Yuhao put away the sound-transmitting soul guide, stepped on the flying board and soared into the air.
He has been deliberately reducing the use of space magic to travel. High-altitude flying helps him get a bird's-eye view of Mingdu while using mental detection to cover Mingdu.
He was also concerned about He Caitou's whereabouts, but even his mental detection found nothing.
Soon, Huo Yuhao's destination arrived.
This is a luxurious manor located in the northwest of Mingdu, covering an area of thousands of acres. The scene inside was also captured by Huo Yuhao from the sky.
Within the manor, there are lush and vast gardens, poetic landscapes, and extremely luxurious buildings.
Huo Yuhao landed in front of the building sign at the main entrance of the manor. On the building sign, there were two big characters "Red Dust" written clearly.
This is the mansion where the Hongchen family lives.
There was already an elegantly dressed middle-aged man standing in front of the building, who looked like a butler. Seeing Huo Yuhao, he stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Is this my friend Huo Yuhao?"
"yes."
"Please come with me, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
The housekeeper led Huo Yuhao through many buildings and stopped in front of one of the most luxurious buildings. Compared with Mingdu, which has a slightly modern image, this building looks antique.
The housekeeper led Huo Yuhao all the way to the third floor, opened the door and made an invitation gesture.
Jing Hongchen was already sitting in the middle of the room, waiting for Huo Yuhao's arrival.
"Master, little friend Huo is here."
"Well, you go down."
The butler closed the door, leaving only the two of them talking privately.
Jing Hongchen did not speak, but sipped a cup of fragrant tea.
Huo Yuhao had roughly guessed what type of content he was going to say.
Jing Hongchen basically stayed either in Mingde Hall or in the palace, and rarely returned to his own residence. To be invited to his residence, the conversation must be very private.
"Huo Yuhao, do you know why this hall master invited you to come to my Hongchen Mansion?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Jing Hongchen's voice suddenly dropped: "Huo Yuhao, is what you said in the quarterfinals today true?"
"You and the forces behind you have indeed fought against the evil soul master in Mingdu?"
Huo Yuhao nodded lightly: "Yes."
A look of sullenness appeared on Jing Hongchen's face: "Do you know how powerful enemies you have made for yourself?"
Huo Yuhao pretended to be confused and said: "They are just some evil soul masters who have done evil. They have been killed by us. How powerful can they be?"
"Stupid!" Jing Hongchen said, "Why do you think the evil soul master appears in Mingdu? Why do you think he dares to appear in Mingdu?"
"I'm telling you, that's all with the tacit approval of the royal family."
"And you said it in such a high-profile manner during the Soul Master Competition, letting hundreds of thousands of people know about it. Do you think His Highness the Crown Prince and those evil soul masters will let you go easily?"
Huo Yuhao frowned: "Hall Master Hongchen, do you mean... that the Sun and Moon Royal Family is secretly cultivating evil soul masters?"
"Yes, let me tell you, Huo Yuhao, you are now being targeted by those evil soul masters!" Jing Hongchen warned with a low growl.
"They are just a group of evil soul masters." Huo Yuhao said with some disdain, "Will they be the opponents of my Beidi family?"
Huo Yuhao moved out of Beidi Douluo, but Jing Hongchen still refused to give in: "I respect Beidi Douluo as senior, but let me tell you, the Holy Spirit Cult behind the Holy Spirit Team is the evil soul master supported by the royal family. There are a total of Two Extreme Douluo and countless Titled Douluo!"
"Not even my hall master dares to be their enemy!"
"Huo Yuhao, you...sigh..."
A long sigh came from Jing Hongchen's mouth.
Although Jing Hongchen was making angry accusations, Huo Yuhao knew that his original intention was to find a way to protect himself.
Huo Yuhao fell into deep thought.
He felt that this was an opportunity to further test and understand Jing Hongchen's attitude.
"Master Hongchen Hall, I have always respected you and would like to ask you a question."
Jing Hongchen frowned and had a bad feeling.
"The Sun and Moon Royal Family is secretly cultivating evil soul masters. As the head of Mingde Hall, do you actually support such a thing?"
Jing Hongchen's already serious expression became even more solemn, and he lowered his voice and said, "Huo Yuhao, do you think this hall master is such a bloodthirsty and evil person?"
"He is just a very popular minister, with great height and authority. Our Hongchen family is loyal to the royal family, so how can we disobey the royal family's will."
"The Hongchen family sits in the Mingde Hall. Protecting oneself wisely and being loyal to the master are the foundation of our existence. Otherwise, our Hongchen family would have declined long ago."
Jing Hongchen did not want to continue talking about this topic, and waved his hands and said: "Huo Yuhao, after the competition is over, please tell Senior Beidi Douluo to come to my Hongchen Mansion to talk about it."
"Even His Majesty will not ask too much about the affairs of my Hongchen Mansion. As long as you are in my Hongchen Mansion, it is the safest place in Mingdu."
"Go, Ah Heng, see the guests off."
Huo Yuhao didn't stay for a long time and left soon after.
"Then I will take the first step and thank you, Lord Hongchen, for your hospitality."
After Huo Yuhao left, Jing Hongchen's expression became even more serious.
He originally wanted to use Huo Yuhao to use Beidi Douluo and the Beidi family as his backstage. But now, the forces behind Huo Yuhao actually conflicted with the Royal Holy Spirit Sect.
He is caught in the middle, which is a very dangerous thing. If this is not handled well, the Hongchen family may really turn into mortals.
The housekeeper led Huo Yuhao for a walk in the manor: "Little friend Huo, I have asked me to show you around the house. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me."
"Thank you, I just want to go shopping alone." Huo Yuhao dismissed the butler with a smile.
Walking alone by the lake, Huo Yuhao said to himself with some melancholy: "Let me think about it, what kind of benefits can I use to completely win over Jing Hongchen?"
Jing Hongchen himself is not evil, but his loyalty to the royal family allows him to acquiesce to the existence of the evil soul master, which is a bit tricky.
"It seems we still have to find Brother Caitou."
Since Jing Hongchen is so loyal, he should support He Caitou, who has the most orthodox inheritance.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao's sound-transmitting soul guide reacted again.
Huo Yuhao raised his eyebrows.
Who will it be this time?
An anxious voice sounded, it was Gao Shouyou: "Boss, you are wrong. There are not only strange movements in Mingde Hall..."
Before he finished speaking, an explosion sounded from the other end of the sound-transmitting soul guide.
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a while and asked hurriedly: "What happened?"
Could it be that the Noumenon Sect is attacking Mingdetang now?
It shouldn't be.
"Brother, you scared me to death, you really scared me to death..."
"It's definitely not an accident. Two people just deliberately detonated a very advanced soul bomb."
"Help..."
When the explosion ended, the sound of the tall building trembled, obviously in shock.
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment and then hurriedly opened the Gate of the Dead, followed the spatial beacon he left in Mingde Hall, and jumped over.
In a daze, he walked out of the Gate of the Dead again and appeared in the underground base.
At this time, the underground base was already in a mess again.
Huo Yuhao hurriedly used his mental detection, and surprisingly found Gao Duoshan hiding under an experimental table.
"In the end what happened?"
Before he could hear the answer, Huo Yuhao was stunned. Not far in front of him, his excellent eyesight saw a very familiar figure that he was looking for.
And cabbage.
But it did not appear in Huo Yuhao's mental detection range.
At this moment, He Caitou's face was full of hysteria and madness, and there was no similarity with before.
(End of chapter)
