Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 216 Ji Juechen's Another Challenge
This time, Kong Deming did not bring too many Title Douluos. He only brought Jing Hongchen, Starry Sky Douluo Ye Yulin, and Luanfeng. So there are currently four Level 9 Soul Masters on this ship.

All three of them studied under him. Strictly speaking, Kong Deming had the grace of teaching these three. The level nine soul masters of Sun Moon Sect all called Kong Deming Old Master Kong, partly because of Kong Deming's age and reputation, and partly because everyone had received guidance from Kong Deming on soul tools.

As the leader of the Sun Moon Soul Masters, Kong Deming's prestige among most level nine Soul Masters is even higher than that of the royal family. If Kong Deming were to be promoted to the first level ten Soul Master in the world, he would be the guiding light for all level nine Soul Masters!
Huo Yuhao and his group used their flying soul tools to quickly land on the deck with a crisp "thud". Huo Yuhao looked up at Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen in mid-air and said, "Elder Kong, Dean, we can begin now."

"Hmm." Kong Deming nodded, his gaze sweeping over the three people present, and said, "One person is missing. Hongchen, you know the students of the academy better than I do, so you can choose another one."

He spent years researching level 10 soul tools in the laboratory. He only knew a few of the more famous ones among the students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. He was naturally unaware of the situation of the rest of the students, so the decision had to be made by Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen pondered for a moment, then looked at the students on the other side of the deck and said, "All students, come over here immediately to observe the second awakening of your martial spirit."

Soon, a large number of students arrived using their flying soul tools, their faces filled with excitement. After all, this was a great opportunity to observe the second awakening of a martial soul. Although Huo Yuhao's proposed method for the second awakening of a martial soul sounded a bit far-fetched at first glance, if it succeeded, it would benefit everyone.

Jing Hongchen's gaze swept over the students, and soon he locked onto someone who was exceptionally hardworking and had outstanding willpower. Then he said, "Ji Juechen, step forward. You, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Hongchen, and Meng Hongchen will participate in the second awakening of your martial soul."

Upon hearing this, Ji Juechen immediately stepped out of the group and walked over to Huo Yuhao's side.

Although he was once defeated by Huo Yuhao, he is still as sharp as a sword.

"Tower Master, once my Martial Soul's second awakening is complete, I would like to challenge you again!" Ji Juechen said to Huo Yuhao with utmost seriousness.

Huo Yuhao noticed that when the other person said this, his eyes seemed to be shining, and his face was filled with fanaticism, making him look like a complete battle maniac.

Huo Yuhao felt somewhat helpless. Ji Juechen was no match for him. Once they started fighting, it would be a complete rout. After all, Huo Yuhao's soul spirit and soul bone weren't obtained for nothing. However, upon closer reflection, revealing his strength could make the other students trust him more.

After all, these students had been carefully selected by Jing Hongchen and were basically considered members of the Spirit Pagoda. It was necessary for them to occasionally show their strength in front of these "subordinates".

Before Huo Yuhao could respond, Xiao Hongchen, who was nearby, immediately said, "Ji Juechen, why don't you give me this opportunity?"

"I heard from my grandfather that Yuhao's strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and he has already reached the Soul King level. So, if I fight Yuhao, it wouldn't be considered bullying the weak. But for you, a Soul Emperor with extremely strong combat skills, to challenge Yuhao, isn't that just bullying?"

Ji Juechen frowned slightly: "In front of the Tower Master, no Soul Emperor would dare to say that their actual combat level is extremely strong."

I once lost to a Tower Master who was still a Soul Sect member. Now that I have the opportunity to become stronger, I will naturally continue to challenge the Tower Master once I am stronger.

He didn't harbor resentment towards Huo Yuhao; he simply enjoyed fighting, relished the thrill of battle, and used the opportunity to hone his sword and become stronger.

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Ji Juechen is the chief of the Soul Guidance Department. Although he is not good at making soul tools, he is extremely good at actual combat. Even ordinary Soul Saints cannot defeat Ji Juechen.

Xiao Hongchen frowned: "Ji Juechen, I thought you were an upright person, how come you're lying now?"

Yuhao is an unparalleled genius, destined to become a pillar of the Sun Moon Empire. But he's too young; his cultivation is indeed inferior to yours. If you really want to fight, we'll have a match later!

Ji Juechen remained indifferent. He wasn't a talkative person, so when faced with Xiao Hongchen's accusations, he simply pressed down on his sword. He was prepared to fight Xiao Hongchen again; he was determined to challenge Huo Yuhao once more.

Whether Huo Yuhao accepts or not is his own business, but Ji Juechen, who is preventing him from launching the challenge, is indeed an obstacle.

"Haha, Ji Juechen really lost to Junior Brother Yuhao," Meng Hongchen said.

"what?"

Xiao Hongchen was somewhat stunned by this bombshell news.

But Meng Hongchen never deceived himself about such things, so he subconsciously looked at Huo Yuhao and felt that the other party was ridiculously strong.

Huo Yuhao said, "I accept Ji Juechen's challenge. However, the challenge will have to wait until the second awakening of the martial soul is over."

Upon hearing this, Ji Juechen's eyes lit up, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Xiao Hongchen looked like he'd seen a ghost, because in all his years at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, he had never seen Ji Juechen smile.

He used to think that Ji Juechen was born unable to smile. After all, who in their right mind would always have an icy expression and wander around with a sword, ready to challenge others at any time?
But are you really that happy to be able to fight Huo Yuhao?
Laughing at the world, I couldn't understand it at all.

"Cough cough cough," Jing Hongchen coughed a few times, then said, "Alright, the most important thing right now is the second awakening of the martial soul."

According to Yuhao's method, the second awakening of one's martial soul requires diving into the sea. Everyone, let's begin now.

Huo Yuhao immediately notified the consciousness of the plane and then sealed his memories related to the "escape route".

He immediately jumped into the sea, and to everyone's astonishment, Huo Yuhao's figure was quickly swallowed up by the boundless waves.

The other three also jumped into the sea. Then, the four level-nine soul masters took action and pushed the group into the depths of the sea according to the plan that Huo Yuhao had proposed earlier.

The waves surged, and the water pressure felt by Huo Yuhao and his group grew stronger and stronger.

They subconsciously tried to use their soul power, but under the suppression of the Title Douluo, their attempts were in vain. At this moment, they could neither shout nor breathe.

Gradually, Huo Yuhao and his group felt a suffocating sensation in their lungs, as if they were about to burst.

After some time, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen swam to the surface of the sea and were rescued, while Ji Juechen, a man with good willpower and physical fitness, continued to hold on.

As for Huo Yuhao, because of his excellent physical condition, he was able to persevere even though his lungs were a little uncomfortable, and he didn't need to swim to the surface of the sea at all.

(End of this chapter)