After class ended.
Xiao Xiao leaned in towards Furina and asked with some concern: "Furina, are you really sure you don't need any teammates? Being alone... are you really confident you can handle all kinds of situations?"
Hearing this, Wang Dong couldn't help but laugh and patted Xiao Xiao on the shoulder: "Xiao Xiao, what kind of question is that? Have you forgotten how that Spirit Emperor senior from the Inner Court was dealt with by Furina by the Sea God Lake last time? In my opinion, this New Student Assessment is probably no different from playing house for Furina; it will be very easy."
He changed the subject, his eyes burning with fighting spirit as he looked at Huo Yuhao: "However, we won't admit defeat easily! I believe our team is definitely your strongest competitor, Furina. Our goal is the championship! Huo Yuhao, you are not allowed to go easy on us when the time comes, you hear me?"
He specifically emphasized the last sentence, clearly worried that Huo Yuhao would hold back during the competition due to his loyalty to Furina.
Huo Yuhao smiled calmly, his gaze clear: "Don't worry, Wang Dong. I would never do such a thing. Since it is a competition, I will naturally give it my all. I also want to take this opportunity to let Sister Furina see my current true level."
He understood Wang Dong's concerns, but he also knew deeply that giving his all in an official competition was both a sign of respect for his opponent and a proof of his own worth. Even if the ultimate goal was to defeat Furina and win the championship, he had to strive for it with his own strength.
Furina also nodded in agreement: "Yuhao is right, one should always give their all in a competition. I am also very much looking forward to seeing the progress you have made during this period."
She did indeed want to take this opportunity to more intuitively evaluate the level of actual combat capability that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had reached. Of course, this was on the condition that no unplanned incidents occurred during the competition.
Then, Furina beckoned to Huo Yuhao: "Oh right, Yuhao, come here for a moment, there is something I want to tell you privately. Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Tang Ya and Bei Bei are already waiting at the usual spot, you two should head over there first."
Huo Yuhao felt a little puzzled, but still walked over as instructed. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance; although curious, they tactfully did not ask further.
"Alright, then we will head out first."
"Remember to come over quickly once you are finished."
After saying this, the two left the classroom side by side.
Huo Yuhao walked up to Furina and asked: "Sister Furina, is something the matter?"
Furina signaled him to come closer, lowered her voice, and said in a volume only the two of them could hear: "Yuhao, I have an intuition, or rather a suggestion... try to find an appropriate time to embrace Wang Dong."
Huo Yuhao was stunned, his heart filled with confusion: "Embrace Wang Dong? This... will that yield any results?"
Just as he was puzzled, Electrolux's aged and steady voice rang out in his Sea of Consciousness: "Yuhao, do you still remember the incident when you first sparred with Wang Dong and suffered backlash because the Martial Soul Fusion attempt failed? At that time, Tianmeng, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, and I did not fully inform you of some subtle anomalies we perceived. That student Wang Dong might indeed be hiding some secrets within his body."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm also chimed in: "Exactly, exactly! That little girl Furina can always discern some key points; she is a genuine successor of a deity, her words likely have some basis."
Huo Yuhao was thoughtful, and responded on the mental level: "I understand."
At this moment, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion's cold and arrogant voice also rang out, carrying a hint of competitiveness: "Huo Yuhao, if you really end up facing that girl Furina in the competition, remember to use my Ice Jade Empress Scorpion Martial Soul! Hmph, I want to see whose is stronger, my Ultimate Ice or her Ultimate Water!"
As one of the Dominators of the Extreme North Land, it rarely encountered opponents with Ultimate attributes of the same level, so it was inevitable that it had some desire to compete.
Huo Yuhao smiled inwardly and replied: "If there is an opportunity to spar, I will naturally do my best."
Electrolux's voice sounded again, his tone becoming solemn: "That said, Yuhao. Observing your cultivation recently, your mental force has reached quite a level, and your Physique has also been strengthened significantly. I intend to pass on the Necromancy I have studied throughout my life to you; are you willing to learn it?"
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao was startled, hesitating slightly: "Necromancy? This... it sounds like it might be related to the methods of Evil Soul Masters..."
Electrolux immediately said solemnly: "That is a fallacy! You must understand that power itself has no distinction between good and evil; the key lies in the heart of the user. Those with crooked minds can commit evil even when using the power of light; those with justice and light in their hearts can use the power of death for the Righteous Path and protect everything that should be protected."
"My Necromancy, if used properly, is not only unrelated to evil, but can even restrain and purify the filthy tricks of those Evil Soul Masters. Their shallow tricks, compared to the essence of my magic, are like fireflies compared to the bright moon, not worth mentioning."
He paused, his tone softening, carrying a hint of expectation and emotion: "Are you willing to learn? This can be considered a token of my gratitude for residing in your Sea of Consciousness, and for the Immortal Herb and Spirit Medicine provided by that girl to nourish my Divine Sense. Moreover, I truly hope to find a suitable successor, so that all I have learned will not be lost."
After hearing this, Huo Yuhao no longer hesitated, his heart swelling with excitement and respect, and he immediately bowed in the mental world: "Disciple Huo Yuhao is willing to learn! Disciple pays respects to Teacher Electrolux!"
Electrolux's illusory image seemed to stroke his beard and nodded with gratification: "Good, good. After your New Student Assessment ends, I will begin to formally teach you the foundations of Necromancy to help you master the basics as soon as possible."
"Thank you, Teacher!" Huo Yuhao said respectfully.
As his consciousness returned to reality, Huo Yuhao nodded to Furina with a serious tone: "Alright, Sister Furina, I have noted it. I will find an opportunity to try... I hope Wang Dong won't mind too much."
Although he still did not fully understand the specific purpose of the embrace, based on his trust in Furina, he decided to follow her instructions and try.
Furina patted his shoulder and added meaningfully: "Mm, trying is one thing, but you must also make your own preparations just in case."
She calculated in her heart that although this move was somewhat risky, now that the God of Destruction was secretly watching over and protecting Huo Yuhao, it shouldn't lead to any uncontrollable accidents. The God of Destruction was not Xuan Zi or Yan Shaozhe; his style of action and capabilities were completely different.
On the contrary, this might be an opportunity. Wang Dong's body hid Tang San's Divine Sense, and this contact might induce it to reveal traces.
At that time, the Divine Sense that the God of Destruction left in Huo Yuhao's body could take the opportunity to strike and attempt to erase or Seal that foreign Divine Sense. If successful, it would not only eliminate a potentially huge hidden danger for Huo Yuhao but also allow Wang Dong to break free from Tang San's secret manipulation, which could be described as killing two birds with one stone.
"Alright, the serious business is done. Let's go, don't let Xiao Xiao and the others wait too long." Furina said lightly.
"Mm, let's go." Huo Yuhao nodded, and the two walked side by side, though each was thinking about the upcoming assessment and the various possibilities of the future.
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