Huo Yuhao had a rather deep impression of those two — their combined strength with a Combination Martial Soul Technique was enough to rival a Limit Douluo.
After all, they were among the few who had gotten the better of the protagonist group... it's just that the way they won was too weird.
Xie Xie sucked in a breath of cold air. He looked at Wang Jinxi and the other. "You two — without a word — you've latched onto a big shot?"
A Limit Douluo — that was the supreme existence among spirit masters!
Even if it was achieved through their Combination Martial Soul Technique, having the combat power of a Limit Douluo versus not having it — those were two different things!
"Who's like you showing off all the time?" Zhang Yangzi rolled his eyes. "And we haven't gained their recognition yet. We just have an opportunity. Why would we bring it up?"
Xie Xie put away his shocked expression and shrugged. "So what? Before you two joined the Spirit Transmission Tower, did you ever think you'd be taken as disciples by a Title Douluo? I'm happy. I can't help showing off a little."
Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi exchanged a glance. For a moment, they fell silent.
Indeed — in the past, they had never imagined they would receive such an opportunity.
Beside them, Xu Xiaoyan looked at Tang Wulin blankly. "Wulin — you don't have a teacher either, do you?"
How had everyone, over just one holiday, suddenly latched onto golden thighs? Was she the only one without?
Tang Wulin snapped back to reality and shook his head. "Not yet — not at the moment."
Xu Xiaoyan immediately sighed in relief.
Good — she wasn't the only one.
"But, the teacher said that with my forging talent, I'll eventually gain recognition from the higher-ups eventually. I don't have to confine myself to the path of a spirit master."
Tang Wulin inadvertently delivered a critical hit.
Xu Xiaoyan's expression instantly faded. She looked at Tang Wulin expressionlessly, then squatted down, burying her small head in her arms. Her slender shoulders trembled slightly — like a wounded little animal.
Why was she the only one left out!
She had been the last to join the Spirit Transmission Tower — did she have to be last to get recognition from the big shots too?
This wasn't right. Xu Xiaoyan felt this was unfair!
When Luo Yanglu arrived at the lobby and saw Xu Xiaoyan squatting on the ground, drawing circles, he frowned.
"What's wrong with Xiaoyan? Have you been bullying her?"
These students usually listened well. And Xiaoyan had a soft character. She was one of the only two girls in the group. They normally took good care of her.
Xie Xie couldn't help laughing. "She's been hit hard — she's the only one without a teacher."
He hadn't expected Wulin to have that side to him — delivering a crit.
On the other side, Tang Wulin looked at Xu Xiaoyan with some embarrassment and looked away.
He hadn't meant it. At the time, he had been thinking about things and had just answered that way.
Seeing Luo Yanglu arrive, Xu Xiaoyan immediately stood up, glared angrily at the few of them, then trotted over to stand beside Gu Yuena, her ears pricked to listen to what Luo Yanglu had to say.
"Without a teacher?"
Luo Yanglu was briefly taken aback, then smiled knowingly. "So that's it... Well, this Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition will be a good opportunity. As long as you achieve good results in the competition, I can report it and recommend you to someone."
At this, the others — especially Xu Xiaoyan — had their eyes light up with hope.
The Douluo Federation had a total of eighteen first-tier cities — hence the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars. These cities were divided into five regions. Here in Eastsea, there were five first-tier cities — together, they formed what was called the Tianhai Alliance.
And the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition was held precisely to select outstanding talents from these five cities. Various spirit master academies, the Blacksmithing Association, the Mecha Designer Association, and others would all participate.
There were many competition events — spirit master competitions, blacksmithing competitions, mecha design, and so on.
They, of course, would participate in the spirit master competition.
The Tianhai Alliance spirit master competition was divided into singles, trios, five-person teams, and seven-person teams. The junior group age limit was under 15. They had a total of seven people — so of course, they would participate in...
Not just Xu Xiaoyan — Xie Xie and the others' eyes also lit up.
If they participated in the seven-person team competition, they could guarantee the best result!
Seeing this, Luo Yanglu said with a smile: "You have seven people — so of course, you will participate in the... five-person team competition!"
The light in Xie Xie's eyes dimmed.
Sigh — he had known it would be like this. His dream of a free ride was crushed.
"Yuhao and Gu Yuena will be substitutes." Luo Yanglu smiled. "Until you encounter opponents you can't defeat, I won't let them take the field."
Dean Yu had done so much — naturally, he should enjoy the rewards. They still had to participate in the Tianhai Alliance competition.
But in Luo Yanglu's view, for Xie Xie and the others, the competition — limited to those under 15 — was good training. For Yuhao and the other, it was a bit lacking.
However, under 15 — having Yuhao and the others as insurance on the bench — wasn't that bullying, was it?
After finishing with the arrangements for the spirit master competition, Luo Yanglu looked toward Tang Wulin. "Wulin — while participating in the spirit master competition, you'll also need to take part in the blacksmithing competition. Is that alright? The two competitions don't conflict."
Tang Wulin was startled. "Of course — but why..."
Luo Yanglu didn't explain in detail. He only said: "This time, there will be some high-ranking individuals paying attention. Do your best."
"I understand." Tang Wulin nodded solemnly.
Luo Yanglu nodded with satisfaction. "From now until the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition, the curriculum will focus on practical combat. My expectation for the five of you is — to defeat Teacher Wu, after his strength has been suppressed."
Xie Xie clicked his tongue inwardly.
Over this period, they had come to understand Wu Changkong's strength quite well. That icy-faced male god was a mountain that was difficult to climb.
Even suppressed to three rings, given his strength, he could still fight across levels — no problem against a Spirit Ancestor, and could even hold his own against a weaker Soul King.
Teacher Luo's words essentially meant that the five of them had to work together to defeat a powerful opponent more than twenty levels above them. That wouldn't be easy.
Now that I think about it — back then, Boss Yuhao leading us to win against Teacher Wu, whose strength suppressed to Soul King level was comparable to a Soul Emperor — that was truly unbelievable.
Xie Xie looked at Huo Yuhao and sighed inwardly.
After assigning tasks to the five, Luo Yanglu looked at Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao — Your Excellency Mu Ye told me you're close to Level 40. Can you reach it before the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition?"
Xie Xie and the others looked at Huo Yuhao in disbelief.
Boss Huo was about to become a Spirit Ancestor?
A ten-year-old Spirit Ancestor... they had never heard of such a thing.
"No problem." Huo Yuhao nodded.
Recently, thanks to the abundant resources provided by Mu Ye and the Spirit Transmission Tower, and the boost from his secondary awakening, his spirit power had been boosting faster than expected.
So — it was time to awaken the Evil Emperor.
"Then go today to retrieve the Evil Eye Tyrant Spirit Soul from the Spirit Elevation Platform." Luo Yanglu sighed. "A ten-year-old Spirit Ancestor — I'm afraid am witnessing history."
At this point, Luo Yanglu thought for a moment and transmitted: "This competition is also a good opportunity for you to make an appearance. The Tower Master wanted to give you a title before, but never thought of a good one. However, after you became Snow Empress's disciple, he had an idea — he wants to let you be known by this title through this competition."
"He wants you to use the title — 'Spirit Transmission'!"
Huo Yuhao's expression changed.
A Spirit Transmission Tower master, during their tenure, takes the title Spirit Transmission. Hua Yichen's intent was self-evident.
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