Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

Song Lao's icy gaze locked onto Jing Hongchen and his allies. Her body shimmered as the seventh soul ring glowed, and she transformed into a massive eagle with a six-meter wingspan, radiating an azure light. Without hesitation, she lunged toward her adversaries.

"Damn these shameless bastards! They call themselves Titled Douluo with reputations across the continent, yet they gang up on us!" Xian Lin'er scowled at the sudden appearance of the two Sun-Moon Empire Titled Douluo.

"I'll handle this old hag with Shadow Douluo. The two of you, pursue Xian Lin'er! She must not escape!" Jing Hongchen's expression darkened as he issued the order to Mad Bull Douluo and Fire Phoenix Douluo.

With a sharp motion, metallic plates emerged from his back, enveloping him entirely in gleaming armor. This wasn't ordinary armor—it was a state-of-the-art defensive soul tool, amplifying his strength and turning his soul power into a force rivaling a true assault-type Battle Soul Master.

In his hands materialized a massive sword, its blue runes pulsing with energy from its core formation. Fully clad, Jing Hongchen raised his blade to meet Song Lao's attack.

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In the air, Song Lao's sixth soul ring glowed as countless feather-like azure lights burst from her wings, hurtling toward Jing Hongchen like a storm. Jing Hongchen steadied himself, his armor glowing fiercely, and swung his massive blade, cutting through the incoming attack with a thunderous "BOOM!".

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Meanwhile, Mad Bull Douluo and Fire Phoenix Douluo intercepted Xian Lin'er. Azure flames roared from her body as she turned to face her attackers. Her eyes flared with green light, and she dove toward them like a comet, her spear leading the charge.

The two Titled Douluo simultaneously activated their eighth soul rings. A colossal yellow bull and a fiery phoenix materialized, surging toward Xian Lin'er. At the same time, Xian Lin'er's eighth soul ring glowed, summoning an enormous azure dragon that clashed with the charging bull and phoenix.

The resulting explosion shook the heavens, sending ripples of power across the battlefield.

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Xian Lin'er reeled from the collision, her body trembling under the strain. Blood trickled from her lips as she struggled to maintain her stance. Despite her formidable rank-95 cultivation, she couldn't match the combined might of the two Titled Douluo.

Her opponents, in contrast, seemed only slightly winded. Mad Bull Douluo and Fire Phoenix Douluo wasted no time, activating their ninth soul rings for a devastating follow-up attack.

Feeling the overwhelming pressure of the incoming soul skills, Xian Lin'er gritted her teeth. The azure scales on her body trembled, on the verge of shattering. "Fine! If I must die, I'll take you both with me!"

Her ninth soul ring flared, and she transformed into a massive azure dragon. Azure flames erupted around her as she launched her ultimate attack. Yet, despite its brilliance, the combined power of her adversaries gradually overpowered her.

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At a distance, Xiao Yan watched the chaotic skirmish in awe. The intensity of the battle left him feeling disoriented, but a familiar voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Xiao Yan, the woman's been pinned down. Now's your chance to slip behind her and extract a strand of her azure flame's essence using your Flame Mantra. Combine it with your violet fire, and you might evolve it into something extraordinary."

"Teacher, are you serious?!" Xiao Yan hesitated, his voice tinged with disbelief. "The energy from their battle alone could leave me seriously injured!"

"Are you afraid? You've got me! No risk, no reward, boy. If you can't seize this opportunity, you'll regret it." Yao Lao's voice brimmed with urgency.

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Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan gripped his heavy black ruler tightly. "Fine. Let's do this!" He muttered under his breath, his eyes flashing with determination.

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Xian Lin'er continued to struggle against the relentless assault of her two opponents. She poured all her remaining strength into her azure dragon form, the massive creature roaring defiantly.

But her body trembled, her soul power nearing its limit.

Suddenly, from a blind spot behind her, a black-robed figure darted through the chaos, his presence concealed by the battle's intensity. Xiao Yan's eyes glinted as he activated the Flame Mantra. A vortex of energy formed in his palm, reaching out toward the roaring azure flames surrounding Xian Lin'er.

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"What is he doing?!"

Meng Hongchen, still keeping an eye on Xiao Yan from a distance, widened her eyes in shock. The risk he was taking was incomprehensible.

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As Xiao Yan's vortex connected with the azure flames, a strand of flame essence was drawn into his palm. A surge of excruciating heat coursed through his body, and his veins bulged as he struggled to contain the energy.

"Hold on, boy! Fuse it with your violet fire now!" Yao Lao's voice barked sharply in his mind.

With gritted teeth, Xiao Yan concentrated, guiding the azure flame to merge with his violet fire. The process was agonizing, but as the two flames intertwined, a new, more vibrant fire began to emerge within his body.

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At that moment, Xian Lin'er faltered. She sensed the disturbance in her flames and turned her head slightly, catching sight of Xiao Yan. Her eyes widened in disbelief and rage.

"You—!"

But before she could react, Mad Bull Douluo's and Fire Phoenix Douluo's ninth soul skills overwhelmed her.

With a deafening explosion, Xian Lin'er's azure dragon form shattered. She fell from the sky, blood trailing in her wake.

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"Lin'er!"

Song Lao's anguished cry echoed across the battlefield. She surged forward, desperate to save her, but was intercepted by Jing Hongchen and Shadow Douluo.

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"You won't escape today!" Jing Hongchen declared coldly, his aura flaring menacingly.

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As chaos continued to unfold, Xiao Yan retreated silently, clutching the newfound flame within him. His lips curled into a faint smile.

"Teacher, we did it."

Yao Lao's voice was filled with satisfaction. "Yes, and now, the fun begins."

The battle intensified as Xiao Yan acted decisively. Guided by Yao Lao's instructions, he used the Flame Mantra to steal a strand of Xian Lin'er's azure flame essence amidst the chaos. Though the act severely disrupted her concentration, it was at a cost—Xiao Yan was blasted away by the backlash, only surviving due to Yao Lao's protective soul power.

"What audacity!" Xian Lin'er screamed as her flame dragon form shattered under the combined pressure of her opponents. Despite her immense power, she was forced to retreat, coughing blood.

Song Lao's Last Stand

Witnessing Xian Lin'er's plight, Song Lao's expression turned grim. Ignoring the pain of taking a direct hit from Jing Hongchen's soul cannon, she shielded Xian Lin'er from further attacks.

"Go! Take the students and escape! You are the academy's future!" Song Lao's voice cracked as she spat blood, shoving Xian Lin'er toward the injured inner court disciples. Her body bore horrific injuries—flesh peeled back, exposing white bone beneath, yet she stood firm.

Reluctantly, Xian Lin'er gave the order: "Retreat!"

Dragging their battered comrades, Shrek Academy's remaining members fled the battlefield, heading toward the outskirts of Mingdu at full speed.

Jing Hongchen's Pursuit

Jing Hongchen's face darkened as he saw his prey escaping. "Do you think you can leave so easily?!" With a sharp command, he transformed into a streak of light, chasing after the fleeing Shrek contingent.

Yet, as he surged forward, Song Lao appeared once more, standing defiantly against the four Sun-Moon Titled Douluo. Her soul power surged to its peak, her body swelling unnaturally.

"Self-destruction! Get back!" Jing Hongchen roared as he hastily retreated, cursing under his breath.

The Final Explosion

A deafening "BOOM" ripped through the sky as Song Lao self-detonated. The devastating blast created a rippling energy storm, halting Jing Hongchen and his allies in their tracks. The explosion inflicted significant injuries on the Sun-Moon Titled Douluo, save for Jing Hongchen, who narrowly avoided the brunt of the blast.

Shrek's Dire Situation

Shrek Academy's plan had failed disastrously. They had underestimated the Sun-Moon Empire's resources and Xiao Yan's newfound allegiance to the Royal Soul Engineering Academy. What they thought was a simple cross-border operation turned into a catastrophic defeat.

Watching Xian Lin'er and the others disappear into the distance, Jing Hongchen's expression was ashen. "Pursue them. Dead or alive, don't let a single one escape!"

Escape Through the Mingdou Forest

Hours later, deep within the Sun-Moon Empire's territory, a dense forest stretched endlessly, its canopy casting long shadows over the ground. Despite their attempts to evade, Shrek's survivors were being hunted relentlessly by Sun-Moon soldiers.

Hidden behind a towering tree, Xian Lin'er and her students rested momentarily. Blood seeped through her robes as she struggled to suppress her injuries.

"Dean Xian, are you alright?" Wang Dong whispered with concern.

Xian Lin'er shook her head, her voice hoarse. "I'll live… but my mother…" Her words trailed off, guilt and pain flashing across her face.

After a moment, she steadied herself. "We'll head toward the Mingdou Mountain Range. The Western Army of the Star Luo Empire is stationed there. If we reach them, we'll be safe."

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The Hunters Close In

Before they could move, the forest's silence was broken by rustling leaves. From their hiding spot, they saw several Sun-Moon soldiers emerging from the foliage, scanning the area vigilantly.

"Enemies spotted!" one soldier shouted as he raised his signal flare.

But before he could fire, a chilling hand pierced through his back, emerging from his chest. Blood splattered as the soldier crumpled to the ground.

Behind him stood a masked figure, half his face obscured, holding a brown gourd in one hand. His presence exuded a chilling aura that silenced the forest.

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