Douluo's ice devil Yuhao

Chapter 596 Farewell to Xiao Hongchen

That team, like Mingdou Academy, arrived in the most advanced soul-guided vehicle available today. Moreover, both its appearance and materials were far more luxurious than Mingdou Academy's, and its length and height both exceeded those of Mingdou Academy.

Huo Yuhao didn't even need to use his mental detection to know who the other party was. On the magnificent golden car body was the logo of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Apart from Ming Dou Academy, only they possessed such technology on the continent.

The car door opened automatically, and a handsome young man strode out. He stood in front of the hotel lobby, scanning the other groups with an arrogant gaze, a smile playing on his lips.

Xue Lan couldn't have missed his gaze. She scrutinized him with a cautious and solemn look, as if the other person's status was far more noble than hers, that of a prince.

But Xue Lan knew that the other party had the right to be arrogant, simply because they came from the powerful Sun Moon Empire and were the nominal champions of the previous season.

Behind the arrogant youth, one young team member after another disembarked, each with a hint of mockery in their eyes. Most of them were of noble birth, and they carried the arrogance of victors, never taking the Douling Empire seriously.

However, the next second, the arrogance and smile of the leading youth disappeared, replaced by a look of surprise as he stared straight at Huo Yuhao, who was standing not far from the gate.

Seeing the young man suddenly fall silent, a fellow student cautiously reminded him, "Young Master, aren't we going in to register?"

"You all follow the leader in to register, don't worry about me." The young man in the lead said this casually, and the other students responded and followed another teacher to the registration area.

The young man walked towards Huo Yuhao alone, chuckling as he greeted him, "Huo Yuhao, I didn't expect to run into you here."

This arrogant young man was Xiao Hongchen. After many years, under the training of Mingde Hall, his delicate features had almost completely disappeared, replaced by maturity and composure. However, his arrogance remained unchanged, though he would restrain it slightly in front of Huo Yuhao.

Xiao Hongchen glanced at Huo Qiu'er again, and the latter nodded slightly in greeting.

"How should I address you, Young Master of the Mortal Realm?" Huo Yuhao asked casually. "Why haven't I seen Meng?"

He quickly observed Xiao Hongchen's current state. Xiao Hongchen's soul power level had reached the bottleneck of level 79 and was about to break through to the Soul Douluo level. For a Soul Master, his talent was truly terrifying.

Moreover, Xiao Hongchen did not overuse drugs to deplete his potential. Within ten years, he will definitely be able to break through to the title level and become a level nine soul master, allowing Jing Hongchen to entrust Mingde Hall to him with peace of mind. Xiao Hongchen will also become the youngest Mingde Hall master in the history of the Hongchen family.

"The dream has been left in Mingde Hall. Someone needs to manage the hall, so it's not appropriate for us to leave at the same time."

Xiao Hongchen glanced outside: "I should have expected it. The Douling Empire couldn't possibly have such soul guidance technology. That soul guidance vehicle could only belong to Mingdou Academy."

He snorted coldly: "I suppose the Douling Empire hasn't seen anything this advanced before. We've been stopped quite a few times along the way."

Huo Yuhao smiled amiably: "When in Rome, do as the host says. Carriages entering the city are subject to inspection. But I was a little surprised that you came in person."

Xiao Hongchen revealed a confident expression: "Huo Yuhao, my mission this time is to bring the championship back to the Sun Moon Empire. However, I think the championship is already in the Sun Moon's hands."

"Five years ago, we proved to the entire continent how fragile Shrek Academy's invincible myth was. This year, we will once again show them with our strength that this is the era of Soul Tools and the Sun Moon Empire."

Xiao Hongchen didn't lower his voice at all, and many teams in the distance could hear him. Someone in the Douling Royal Academy couldn't help but mutter disdainfully, "Hmph, what's so great about them? The people from the Sun and Moon Academy are really arrogant."

Upon hearing these slightly humiliating words, Xue Lan did not feel indignant. Instead, she frowned and carefully observed Xiao Hongchen and Huo Yuhao.

Before Xiao Hongchen's arrogant laughter had faded, Huo Qiu'er spoke calmly, "But I remember, it was Huo Yuhao who defeated Shrek Academy in the last competition, and Sun Moon Academy only got a bye." Xiao Hongchen's face stiffened. Huo Qiu'er's blunt revelation of his past made him lose face.

He had always been confident that he could crush Shrek Academy with his absolute strength, but Huo Yuhao didn't give him that opportunity. Moreover, his words seemed to imply that Sun Moon Academy's last championship win was all thanks to Huo Yuhao, leading many to believe that Sun Moon Academy's championship was undeserved.

This year, Sun Moon Academy must prove itself once again with its strength.

Xiao Hongchen's expression softened, and a rare hint of emotion appeared on his face: "Huo Yuhao, I never imagined that we would be rivals for ten years."

Huo Yuhao nodded: "Yes, there have been three major competitions, with exactly ten years in between."

Xiao Hongchen said, "I lost to you in the first competition, and I didn't have a chance to defeat you in the second competition either. In the third competition, let my Mingde Hall disciple defeat your Mingdou Academy on my behalf."

He desperately wanted to fight Huo Yuhao with all his might, but he had to consider Huo Yuhao's current status. Even if Huo Yuhao agreed, his grandfather would never agree.

The Hongchen family's current status is all thanks to Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao simply said calmly, "Friendship first, competition second."

Mingdou Academy is considered a sister academy of Riyue Academy, and many of its teachers come from Mingde Hall. He does not want either side to resort to any means to win rankings.

Xiao Hongchen temporarily put aside the conversation and glanced at the registration progress of the Sun Moon Academy at the registration desk. It would probably take a while longer.

Just then, Xue Lan approached from the Douling Royal Academy and bowed to Xiao Hongchen, saying, "You must be Xiao Hongchen, the young master of the Mingde Hall of the Sun and Moon Royal Academy? I've heard so much about you."

Compared to Huo Yuhao, Xiao Hongchen's reputation spread much wider, and many people had heard of this future new leader of the Hongchen Hall.

Although Xiao Hongchen remained arrogant, he still returned the greeting.

"I am Xue Lan, a prince of the Douling Empire. I have just heard that the Sun Moon Academy has been repeatedly obstructed when driving through my Douling territory. Please forgive me for this." Xue Lan's attitude was sincere.

"I had heard about the Soul Guidance Vehicle before, but many of the soldiers guarding the city had never seen it in person. It's understandable that they would be curious when they first saw such a vehicle, so it's reasonable for them to stop and check it. Please understand."

Xiao Hongchen waved his hand: "Forget it, ignorance is no crime, and I don't need to bother with them."

At this moment, the teacher in charge of the group from Sun Moon Academy came over: "Young Master, we've registered. Our room is on the top floor."

Xiao Hongchen nodded and smiled at Huo Yuhao: "I hope we won't be in the same group. If you lose to Shrek Academy, don't worry, we will avenge you."

After saying that, he led the Sun and Moon team upstairs.

Huo Qiu'er watched them leave, and said coldly, "This human is still the same."

Huo Yuhao, however, said: "I think he has changed a bit."

Xue Lan did not leave, but looked at Huo Yuhao and said respectfully, "Senior Huo Yuhao, do you have time to come to our room for a chat?"