Douluo Dalu 2: Unrivaled Tang Sect

Chapter 34.2. Taking on an Impossible Challenge

Ning Tian had already given voice to her doubts about Huo Yuhaos extraordinary abilities once before, and after their recent battle, shed reaffirmed her belief. That, in addition to the final fusion skill theyd unleashed, resulted in everyone unanimously agreeing that Wang Dongs skill had knocked Ning Tian unconscious; it was impossible for Huo Yuhao to have done it. Furthermore, the obvious conclusion was that Huo Yuhaos martial soul fusion with Wang Dong was the only reason hed been able to join the champion team.

Plus, Ning Tians team had been eliminated after they lost to Huo Yuhaos team. The resentment she held from losing that match was why shed immediately protested Huo Yuhaos nomination.

Her words were immediately met with agreement, especially from students who were a part of the Control System. Because of her, the entire class emotions had been stirred up.

Wang Yan furrowed his brow and replied sternly, Huo Yuhao was part of the freshmen assessments champion team alongside Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao; they all have their own strong points. Ive personally experienced his soul skill, and I can say that, within the same rank, there are very few control-type soul masters capable of comparing to him. The people Ive nominated were all based off of the freshmen assessment rankings as well as their individual strengths.

However, Wu Feng wasnt willing to give up. Teacher Wang, youve just stated what I have wrong with him. Within the same rank, his soul skill is good. However, what rank is he again? Hes only a one-ringed Soul Master! Our class doesnt lack two-ringed Soul Grandmasterswe even have three-ringed Soul Elders! What right does a one-ringed soul master have to participate in the election for class monitor? Can you even convince our class to listen to him?

Bang! Wang Dong suddenly slammed his hands on his table and stood up. He turned towards Wu Feng and spat angrily, Dont go too far! Are you angry because you were eliminated by us last time? If you have the ability to, beat us fair and square during an assessment!

Wu Feng replied angrily, Im still unhappy about our loss, but so what? Arent control-type soul masters supposed to have an advantage against assault-type soul masters? If hes strong enough to beat me, Ill admit that he has the qualifications to be nominated as a candidate for class monitor.

Youre full of shit. Ill fight with you. If you dare, come with me to the Soul Duelling Arena. Wang Dongs clear eyes glared daggers at Wu Feng. The soul power in his body had already begun to stir.

Enough. Wang Yans imposing voice suddenly rang out, accompanied by a strong undulation of soul power. This forced the two to immediately shut up.

Sit down.

Only after Wang Yan interfered, did Wu Feng and Wang Dong unwillingly sit back down.

Wang Yan sternly said, Since it seems like there are those with objections, lets put it to a vote. If the number of students who disagree with Huo Yuhao being nominated exceeds half the class, Ill rub his name off. Students who disagree, please raise your hands.

Zhou Yi definitely wouldnt have handled the matter like this. Instead, she wouldve stood her ground, or might have even directly appointed Huo Yuhao as the class monitor. If someone wasnt happy with her decisions, she wouldve punished them with an iron fist.

However, Wang Yan was different. He was a gentle scholar who excelled in theory, but he was much worse than Zhou Yi when it came to dealing with students.

Regardless of whether it was jealousy that the one-ringed Huo Yuhao had been able to become part of the champion team, or if it was due to the influence of Wu Fengs words, two-thirds of the class ended up raising their hands once Wang Yan had finished speaking. Only the students originally from Class 1 and a few moderate students hadnt raised their hands.

Anyone that had entered Shrek Academy could be considered chosen; this could be seen from the optimum combination of soul rings that most students had before the four-ringed rank. Of the students within Shrek Academy, how many of them werent proud and arrogant? How could they not be resentful and envious after they were forced to agree to a Soul Master, one who only had a ten year soul ring, being appointed as their class monitor?

Wang Yan had clearly never expected a situation like this to happen. He was left somewhat dazed for a brief moment.

In a fit of anger, Wang Dong nearly stood up again. However, he was stopped by Huo Yuhao.

Somewhat satisfied, Wu Feng said, Teacher Wang, over half the students in the class have disagreed. Please rub his name off the blackboard.

Wang Yan had truly been put into a difficult situation. Hed taught many students in the past, but this was the first time hed encountered a situation like this. Furthermore, hed already given his word earlier. It was impossible for him to take back his word now. He could only look towards Huo Yuhao apologetically.

Just as he was about to remove Huo Yuhaos name from those qualified to partake in the election, Huo Yuhao slowly raised his right hand.

On the outside, Huo Yuhaos mood hadnt changed at all, even when Wu Feng had started to object. Hed even stopped the enraged Wang Dong. However, was he truly as calm as he appeared on the inside?

Wang Yan said, Yuhao, you can talk.

Huo Yuhao slowly stood up without even sparing a glance towards Wu Feng. Using a calm tone, he spoke in a voice that was slightly slower than his usual voice.

Teacher Wang, I understand Wu Fengs objections. Shes questioning my qualifications to be chosen as one of the class monitors. Before you rub my name off, I want to say this: Im willing to accept Wu Fengs challenge. If I can beat her in a fight, Id like everyone to vote again.

His voice was moderate, but the originally clamorous Class 1 instantly turned quiet.

Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and even Wu Feng herself were instantly stupefied. They never thought that Huo Yuhao would actually accept Wu Fengs challenge.

Wu Feng had the Red Dragon martial soul. In terms of quality, it was slightly inferior to Dai Huabins White Tiger and Wang Dongs Radiant Butterfly Goddess, but there was only an extremely tiny gap between them. Moreover, she also had the most optimum combination of two hundred year soul rings. That, in addition to her tyrannical combat power, as well as her Rank 25 cultivation, made it so that she exceeded Huo Yuhao in all aspects! This could be seen from how shed been able to become a core disciple, despite the fact that she didnt have a high ranking in the freshmen assessment. Even Shrek Academys picky teachers had recognised Wu Fengs relatively large amount of talent.

Even though Huo Yuhao was a spiritual-attribute control-type soul master, he was still only a one-ringed Soul Master, and his only soul ring was that of the ten year rank. No matter which angle you looked at it from, nobody believed that hed be able to contend against Wu Feng.

And yet, Huo Yuhao had expressed his willingness to accept Wu Fengs challenge. In addition to that, his calm voice didnt seem impetuous in the least. Furthermore, the determination in his voice had surprised everyone.

Wang Yans pupils contracted slightly. Seeing the calm gaze in Huo Yuhaos eyes, he became silent for a few seconds. Afterwards, he took a deep breath, then nodded. Fine. Since thats the case, Ill allow you two to have a match in the Soul Duelling Arena. However, well change the bets to make it fairif Wu Feng can defeat Huo Yuhao, hell be stripped of his qualifications to participate in the election. Conversely, Wu Feng will also be stripped of her qualifications if she loses to Huo Yuhao.

Wu Feng didnt raise any objections to the conditions of the bet. Either way, she was unlikely to be chosen as one of the class monitors, due to the presence of Dai Huabin and Wang Dong. At the same time, what were the chances of her losing to Huo Yuhao, who only had a ten year soul ring?

After being astonished for a brief moment, Wu Fengs face became filled with disdain and contempt. As the other students from Class 1 left the class one-by-one, Wu Feng walked over to Huo Yuhao and whispered, Im gonna beat you to the point that you wont even be able to take care of yourself.

Huo Yuhao glanced coldly at the tomboyish Wu Feng, then took large strides out of the classroom.

Hed experienced a great deal of things today. He understood that, if he gave up like a gutless coward and lost his qualifications to become a class monitor, hed never be able to hold his head up high in the class. An adverse effect on his mental state far surpassed the pain hed receive from any physical damage to his body, so he chose to fight. Even if hed definitely lose, he still had to accept Wu Fengs challenge. Even if he lost, he had to lose like a man. If he didnt even have the guts to accept Wu Fengs challenge, how would he obtain his revenge in the future?

After the students of Class 1 had arrived in the Soul Duelling Area, Wang Yan helped them pay the entrance fee. This was a Soul Duel where no one other than the students of Class 1 could spectate. In addition to that, this was the first Soul Duel that Huo Yuhao was participating in since hed entered Shrek Academy.

Wang Dong had walked to the Soul Duelling Area alongside Huo Yuhao, but he hadnt said anything to him. He could understand how Huo Yuhao was feeling today; not only had he not been chosen as a core disciple, hed even been called into question like this. Now, it seemed that Huo Yuhao could no longer endure things silently. Instead, hed chosen to prove himself through a method such as this.

Xiao Xiao didnt utter a word either. However, she silently fixed her gaze on Huo Yuhaos body. In her mind, her companion was no longer a mere youth; he was a man, a man whod had the courage to take on a challenge. Not everyone had the courage to face an opponent who was clearly stronger than them. How many people could take on a challenge like this while fully knowing that it was impossible?

Lets bet, lets bet! Ill be the banker, does anyone wanna bet? Huo Yuhaos odds will be 1 to 10, while Wu Fengs odds will be 10 to 1. Zhou Sichen stood and shouted. Teacher Wang Yan had accompanied Huo Yuhao and Wu Feng to the Soul Duelling Arena, but naturally didnt bother to care about the other students.

Ill bet a hundred gold soul coins on Wu Feng. Dai Huabin was the first person to approach Zhou Sichen. He handed him a heavy coin pouch.

Zhou Sichens facial muscles immediately twitched. You dont have to be this cruel.

Dai Huabin replied disdainfully, If you want to be a banker, you should have the guts to take a bet. If you dont, you should keep your thoughts to yourself.

Stirred up by Dai Huabins arrogant words, Zhou Sichen immediately spat out angrily, Ill take it! Im just scared that you wont give it to me. Even if you win, Ill only owe you ten gold soul coins. Ill take any bets.

However, Zhou Sichen wanted to cry after the following scene unfolded. A large number of students ran towards him, with practically all of them betting on Wu Feng. The disparity in strength between both parties was simply too great, to the extent that nobody was optimistic towards Huo Yuhaos chances. Betting on Huo Yuhao would give an extremely high payout, but nobody was willing to bet on him.

Zhou Yis expression was becoming uglier and uglier, but it was too late for him to take back what hed said. Instantly, his expression had become as dark as the bottom of a pot.

At that moment, a voice that caused Zhou Sichen to become overjoyed rang out, Ill bet a thousand gold soul coins on Huo Yuhao.

The person who walked up and handed him an exquisitely made gold banknote was precisely Wang Dong.

Immediately after Wang Dong handed his banknote to Zhou Sichen, Xiao Xiao also took out a golden banknote. Ill bet a thousand as well.