Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

In the bustling city of Mingdu, at the Hanyue Auction House, two figures approached from a distance. Both were women, though of vastly different appearances. One looked to be around fifty years old, with fair skin and neatly tied black hair, dressed in a white suit with golden trim, exuding an air of competence. The other was an elderly woman, her hair completely white but her eyes bright and spirited.

These two were none other than Shrek Academy's titled Douluo, elders of the Sea God Pavilion, Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er and Elder Song.

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The Hunt Begins

As they reached the auction house, Xian Lin'er glanced at Zhou Yi, who was standing at the entrance, and asked, "Any updates?"

"Ma Xiaotao spotted a cloaked figure who resembled Xiao Yan. She's already inside investigating with the inner court students," Zhou Yi reported respectfully, gesturing toward the auction house.

Xian Lin'er nodded slightly but chose not to enter immediately. Instead, she folded her arms and waited at the entrance, her sharp gaze fixed on the crowd.

Moments later, an elderly man with white hair emerged from the auction house—Xiao Yan in disguise using his Simulated Soul Technique. His demeanor was calm, showing no sign of nervousness, as he moved toward the street.

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Elder Song Discovers Xiao Yan

Xian Lin'er narrowed her eyes at the white-haired man, noticing a subtle distortion in the space around him. Elder Song, standing beside her, sneered, "Do you think your simulated soul technique can fool us? Eagles are not only sharp-clawed; their eyes are their deadliest weapons. I'm a Level 97 Titled Douluo—your tricks won't work on me."

Before Xiao Yan could respond, Elder Song flicked her wrist, sending a streak of cyan energy slicing through the air toward him.

Eyes widening in alarm, Xiao Yan barely evaded the attack by leaping to the side. The cyan energy crashed into the ground behind him, leaving a deep gash.

"Shrek Academy lunatics! I've already fled to the Sun Moon Empire, and you're still hounding me! Over Dai Huabin's death, no less? Enough is enough!" Xiao Yan growled inwardly.

Realizing his cover was blown, he allowed the simulated appearance to dissolve, revealing his true self. His black robe fluttered as he faced his pursuers with a cold glare.

"Xiao Yan!? It really is you!" Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi gasped in unison.

A Confession of Hatred

"Xiao Yan, there must be some misunderstanding. Just explain yourself!" Bei Bei pleaded, stepping forward. "We all know you wouldn't just leave Shrek Academy without a reason. You're not a dark soul master, and you didn't kill Dai Huabin."

"Didn't kill him?" Xiao Yan's voice turned icy. "You're wrong. I did kill Dai Huabin, and I'd do it again." His body trembled with rage as he continued, "You want to know why? Fine, I'll tell you."

He took a deep breath, his eyes burning red with fury. "My mother was a servant at the White Tiger Duke's mansion. She worked herself to the bone to raise me. When I was a child, she was beaten into critical condition to protect me. Her injuries worsened over time, and she eventually succumbed to illness. And Dai Huabin? He dared to mock my mother's death, laughing as though her life was worthless. He deserved to die."

Stunned silence followed Xiao Yan's words.

"This… Dai Huabin truly deserved death!" Xu Sanshi declared, stepping to Xiao Yan's side. One by one, Bei Bei, Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, and even Jiang Nannan voiced their agreement. Only Zhu Lu stood frozen, her fists clenched tightly, her expression torn between anger and grief.

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Xian Lin'er's Fury

"You're defending him? Have you all lost your minds? Xiao Yan isn't just a murderer; he's a dark soul master! He injured our Sea God Pavilion elders and slaughtered innocent civilians. As Shrek Academy, it is our duty to apprehend him and bring him to justice!" Xian Lin'er's voice boomed.

"Dark soul master? You're the dark soul master! Your whole family are dark soul masters! Stop pinning baseless accusations on me!" Xiao Yan snapped, gripping the Heavenly Heavy Ruler strapped to his back. With a sharp motion, he swung the blade forward, pointing it at the ground.

"How dare you!" Xian Lin'er roared, summoning a cyan flame in her palm. The flame morphed into a spear, glowing with intense energy.

Xiao Yan recognized the weapon instantly. "A soul tool… an eighth-grade melee soul tool."

A deafening dragon's roar erupted as Xian Lin'er activated her martial soul. Her body surged with power, growing to nearly five meters tall. Scales covered her body, and her martial soul, Azure Flame Dragon, manifested around her.

Nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, five black—rose around her as her combat aura surged to new heights.

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A Desperate Escape

Xiao Yan's expression hardened as he muttered, "A Level 95 Titled Douluo and her martial soul… This isn't going to be easy."

"Teacher, what should I do? Fight or run?" Xiao Yan asked inwardly.

"Run, you fool! Shout that you're a Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy student and that enemy forces are attacking you. Jing Hongchen won't let them harm you." Yao Lao's amused voice echoed in his mind.

Sighing, Xiao Yan retracted the Heavenly Heavy Ruler, donned his flight soul tool, and soared into the sky. As he ascended, he shouted mockingly, "Catch me if you can! If you've got the guts, follow me back to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy!"

"Flight soul tools?" Xian Lin'er's eyes narrowed as she gave chase, her cyan flames propelling her like a missile.

In the skies above Mingdu, a high-speed pursuit ensued. Xiao Yan's flying speed was impressive, but Xian Lin'er closed the gap quickly. Her spear thrust forward, cyan flames erupting in a devastating attack.

A golden light flashed around Xiao Yan as the Red Dust Protection, the ninth-grade defensive soul tool gifted by Jing Hongchen, activated. A shield materialized, absorbing the impact and stopping Xian Lin'er's attack cold.

"A ninth-grade soul tool? How does he have one?" Xian Lin'er exclaimed, momentarily stunned.

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Reinforcements Arrive

As Xiao Yan crossed into the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's airspace, alarms blared. The academy's defensive soul tools activated, unleashing a barrage of energy beams toward Xian Lin'er.

A golden figure soared into the sky—it was Jing Hongchen, the academy's dean.

"Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er, what are you doing in my empire?" Jing Hongchen demanded, his tone icy.

Xian Lin'er glared back. "This boy is a dark soul master. Shrek Academy has the responsibility to capture him!"

"Dark soul master? You're calling my student a dark soul master?" Jing Hongchen sneered. "I think you're the dark soul master here. Why else would you travel so far to hunt one of my students?"

Crimson light radiated from Jing Hongchen as countless metallic components swirled around him, forming an intricate array of

cannons aimed at Xian Lin'er. The confrontation escalated as both sides prepared for battle.

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