Soul Land 2: Huo Yuhao, Join Sun and Moon

Ling Luocheng hesitated. She knew that attacking Ma Xiaotao might cause serious harm.

While some injuries could be easily healed by Elder Zhuang, others could leave permanent damage.

She didn't want to hurt Ma Xiaotao in a way that she couldn't recover from.

But Ma Xiaotao, panting heavily, her eyes gradually turning red, gritted her teeth. "Xu Sanshi won't work he's too weak. "My Evil Fire is getting worse. Before, he could help suppress it. "But now… you're the only one who can hold it back."Luocheng, please… help me… I can't control it anymore!"

Her breathing grew even more erratic, and her expression became increasingly frenzied.

Her human rationality was fading fast.

She locked eyes with Ling Luocheng her gaze was no longer that of a friend, but a predator eyeing its prey.

Shit! She's already losing control to the Evil Fire?!

Ling Luocheng's heart sank.

The only reason they were even allowed near the Sea God's Pavilion was because Yan Shaozhe had granted special permission.

Normally, students couldn't just wander into this sacred ground.

Yan Shaozhe did it for Ma Xiaotao's sake as her teacher, he wanted to help her condition.

Besides, Ma Xiaotao was a descendant of Ma Hongjun, one of the original Seven Devils who had contributed immensely to Shrek Academy.

There was no way the academy would let his descendant just waste away.

"Xiaotao, calm down! You can't lose control!"

"Think about Dean Yan he wouldn't want you to go berserk!"

Ling Luocheng's face was tense with worry.

No matter what, she didn't want anything to happen to Ma Xiaotao.

She hoped her words could bring her back.

But it was useless.

Before she could react, Ma Xiaotao's martial soul activated.

Crimson wings unfolded from her back, and brilliant flames erupted around her, blazing intensely.

Her fiery red figure flickered in the air.

The temperature soared.

The mist above Sea God's Lake vanished instantly, turned into steam by her heat.

And her eyes…

She wasn't looking at Ling Luocheng as a friend anymore

She was hunting.

Ling Luocheng felt danger creeping up her spine.

Ma Xiaotao was completely out of control now.

And words alone wouldn't be enough to stop her.

Ling Luocheng gritted her teeth.

A staff of pure ice appeared in her hands.

A chilling aura spread through the air.

It was her first soul skill Ice Staff.

She would have to fight to suppress Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire and restore her sanity.

Even if it meant hurting her.

After an intense battle…

Ling Luocheng lay collapsed on the ground.

Her face was pale, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

The ground around her was charred black, littered with scorch marks and deep craters.

Evidence of the fierce clash between the two.

She stared at Ma Xiaotao in disbelief.

The Evil Fire inside her hadn't been purged

Yet she had gotten even stronger?!

Could it be that the deeper her corruption, the more powerful she became?

Instinctively, Ling Luocheng activated a soul tool barrier.

Golden light wrapped around her, giving her a temporary sense of security.

But it wasn't enough.

"If I run out of soul power, even my defensive soul tools won't hold."

When that happens… what do I do?

"Without soul power, how do I fight Ma Xiaotao?"

Her heart felt heavy.

The situation was getting worse if she couldn't stop Ma Xiaotao here, she could endanger the entire academy.

Ling Luocheng gritted her teeth.

"If only someone else was here!"

But no one had come.

Even with all the commotion, the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion hadn't shown up.

"So, in the end, Ling Luocheng just isn't strong enough to fight Ma Xiaotao head on."

Ma Xiaotao has a higher soul rank, is a power type soul master, and unlike the original story, she hasn't had her Evil Fire suppressed by Huo Yuhao.

"So her corruption is even deeper her power has grown alongside it."

She'll never achieve Ultimate Fire because her martial soul isn't pure enough.

"But… if she lets the Evil Fire consume her completely…"

She could take an entirely different path one that would let her join the Holy Spirit Cult and become their 'Black Phoenix Saintess'.

Huo Yuhao, hidden under Stealth Mode, observed everything from the shadows.

He had been in the Sea God's Pavilion's underground chamber when he heard the commotion outside.

So he came out to see what was happening and saw Ling Luocheng and Ma Xiaotao fighting.

He narrowed his eyes.

"I should intervene.

"Ma Xiaotao is a descendant of Ma Hongjun I could use this to plant a seed.

"If I can create a rift within the Seven Devils' legacy, it'll shake Tang San's foundations.

"After all, those seven followed him from Douluo to the God Realm they're his most loyal dogs.

"If I can turn even one of them against him, he'll suffer.

"And according to the original story, Ma Hongjun still cares about his descendants.

"He must check in on them from time to time.

"That means... he should be aware of Ma Xiaotao.

"Yet even though Ma Hongjun's wife, Bai Chenxiang, was pregnant with his child, Tang San didn't help her ascend to the God Realm.

"What kind of bullshit excuse is 'the God Realm has limited slots'?

"Tang San is a God King if even Rong Nianbing, just a mere First Class God, could bring so many people up, then there's no way Tang San couldn't do it too."**

Huo Yuhao smirked under his mask.

He had a plan.

Time to play his part.

Stepping forward, he dropped his stealth.

At this moment

Ma Xiaotao had not yet been tainted by the Holy Spirit Cult.

She had not yet become the Black Phoenix.

She was still a member of Shrek Academy.

Ling Luocheng's eyes lit up when she saw someone arrive.

But the moment she got a good look, her expression darkened.

This wasn't any of the Sea God's Pavilion Elders.

His appearance and clothing were completely unfamiliar.

She immediately called out, **"You you're wearing a mask. I don't know which Inner Court student you are.

"But if you recognize Ma Xiaotao, you must help me!

"She's lost control.

"If she gets out of here, the Outer Court students could be in danger!"**

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "I'm not an Inner Court student."

Ling Luocheng's eyes narrowed. "You're not?"

He chuckled.

"No. I'm from the Soul Hall.

"You may call me… Xiao Yan."

Ling Luocheng froze.

Soul Hall? Xiao Yan?

What the hell was he talking about?

She had never heard of any organization called Soul Hall.

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