Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

Moments passed, and all eyes were focused on the direction of the rustling trees. Slowly, two towering trees parted, revealing a colossal figure stepping out from the shadows.

It was a Twin-Headed Cyclops, its presence as imposing as a mountain. The beast's two heads loomed high, its black-and-white fur gleaming faintly under the morning sunlight. Standing over forty meters tall, its muscular frame was riddled with bulging mounds that resembled small hills. Each of its steps sent tremors through the earth.

"A Twin-Headed Cyclops with over 50,000 years of cultivation?" Even the usually composed Ma Rulong couldn't conceal the tremor in his voice at the sight of this soul beast.

Acting swiftly, Ma Rulong raised his right hand, where five silver rings adorned his fingers. The second ring flashed, and a massive metal cannon, over a meter long with a diameter of ten centimeters, materialized in his palm. He hoisted it onto his shoulder with practiced ease.

This soul tool, resembling a modern rocket launcher, was one Xiao Yan had seen during his time at Shrek Academy—a fixed soul-guided weapon of immense destructive power.

At the same time, Ma Rulong unleashed his martial soul. His head swelled disproportionately large, his sparse hair thinning further, giving him an almost grotesque appearance. His Big-Head Spirit Ape martial soul, a support-type beast martial soul, augmented his soul power explosively.

Six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose around Ma Rulong, and his soul-guided cannon began to hum with power. A bright silver sphere shot out from the cannon's barrel.

"Boom!"

The silver sphere struck the Twin-Headed Cyclops squarely, producing a deafening explosion. However, the beast emerged almost unscathed, its massive body barely slowing down.

"What? Its defense is this strong?" Ma Rulong and his team were stunned, disbelief etched across their faces.

Xiao Hongchen's expression darkened. "This beast's cultivation is exceptionally high, and its defenses are almost impenetrable. Everyone, attack together!"

Nodding, the group sprang into action. Lin Xi, at the forefront, activated a defensive soul tool: a small, yellow shield. It glowed briefly before expanding into a two-meter-wide energy barrier, enveloping both him and his teammates.

The others pulled out their own fixed soul-guided weapons, each unleashing a barrage of energy orbs. These glowing spheres of compressed soul power scattered like a peacock's tail, streaking through the air before converging on the Twin-Headed Cyclops with piercing whistling sounds.

The cyclops responded with a guttural roar, summoning a protective black-and-white energy barrier. When the energy orbs struck, they erupted in a massive explosion, creating a crater over ten meters wide. Cracks radiated outward, splitting the ground and felling trees.

Despite the destruction, the beast remained standing. Smoke obscured the area, but Xiao Yan's Spirit Eyes allowed him to see clearly. The Twin-Headed Cyclops emerged unharmed, its blood-red eyes glowing with anger.

"Something's wrong!" Xiao Hongchen shouted, his voice tinged with urgency.

Before anyone could react, the beast burst out of the smoke with terrifying speed, appearing directly before Lin Xi. Its massive fist struck the energy shield with devastating force.

"Bang!"

The shield shattered instantly, and Lin Xi was sent flying, vomiting blood. His body crashed into the ground, motionless.

In one move, their defensive line was obliterated. The team's faces paled.

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The cyclops roared triumphantly, pounding its chest. Its gaze locked onto Meng Hongchen, who stood frozen in its path.

"Run, Meng!" Xiao Hongchen screamed, his voice trembling.

Meng Hongchen remained rooted, knowing escape was futile. Instead, she reached for a circular gold disc—a ninth-grade defensive soul tool called Hongchen's Sanctuary, gifted by her grandfather for protection against life-threatening dangers.

Just as she prepared to activate it, the cyclops suddenly hesitated, its body shuddering as if struck by an unseen force.

At that moment, Meng Hongchen's vision sharpened unnaturally. Every detail—down to the texture of leaves a hundred meters away—was crystal clear. She felt as if she had stepped out of a fog into a realm of perfect clarity.

"What's happening?" she whispered, her movements now unnaturally precise and efficient. She sidestepped the cyclops' attack with ease and turned to look at Xiao Yan. His eyes glowed faintly gold, and a white soul ring hovered around his feet.

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"It's him?" Meng Hongchen muttered, disbelief flashing across her face.

Ma Rulong, also sensing the shared enhancement, glanced at Xiao Yan in shock. "What kind of soul skill is this? A genius-level talent!"

Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from Xiao Yan. The greenish glow of Ice Empress' aura enveloped him, mimicking the presence of a 100,000-year soul beast.

The cyclops froze, its ferocious demeanor crumbling into fear. With a panicked roar, it turned tail and fled, leaving a trail of destruction as it vanished into the forest.

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"You… what are you?" Meng Hongchen stammered, her face pale as she stared at Xiao Yan. "Are you a 100,000-year soul beast in disguise?"

Xiao Yan shook his head, the glow fading from his body. "Miss Meng, you misunderstand. My martial soul is Spirit Eyes, and my second soul skill is Simulation. It allows me to mimic soul beast auras, among other things."

To demonstrate, he activated the skill again, briefly transforming into Meng Hongchen's likeness.

"What… what is this?" Meng Hongchen gasped, her astonishment mirrored by her teammates.

Returning to his normal appearance, Xiao Yan smiled. "Simulation lets me imitate appearances, soul beast auras, and even martial souls." He activated the skill once more, conjuring a projection of the White Tiger, the martial soul of the Star Luo Empire's royal family.

"An incredible ability…" Ma Rulong muttered, his eyes gleaming with admiration. "No wonder you dared to cross the Mingdou Forest alone. You're a natural-born soul engineer!"

Meng Hongchen, now fully intrigued, pressed further. "And the vision enhancement earlier? Was that also your martial soul?"

Xiao Yan nodded. "That was my first soul skill, Spiritual Detection Sharing. It provides a 500-meter range of precise information about enemies, including their position, abilities, and attack patterns. As my cultivation grows, the range will expand."

"Amazing… A true prodigy," Ma Rulong marveled.

Recognizing Xiao Yan's value, he extended an invitation. "Brother Yan Xiao, why not join us on our journey back to the Sun Moon Empire? You'll be safer with us."

Meng Hongchen chimed in eagerly. "Yes! Join us!"

After a moment's thought, Xiao Yan nodded. "Very well. I'll accept your generous offer."

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Meanwhile, back at the collapsed cave in the Mingdou Mountain Range, a bloody hand emerged from the rubble. It belonged to Xuanzi, his face mangled and his aura faint.

"Water…" he croaked weakly, his Gluttonous Divine Bull martial soul unable to sustain him without nourishment. Trapped, injured, and desperate, Xuanzi's instincts took over.

His trembling hands found the body of a White Tiger Guardsman. Without hesitation, he began devouring the corpse, his eyes glowing a malevolent red.

This moment marked Xuanzi's fall into darkness. The once-proud elder of Shrek Academy began his descent into becoming a Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult, his first steps as an evil soul master now complete.

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Outside the cave, Duke White Tiger Dai Hao, pale and

shaken, supervised the rescue operation. "Dig faster!" he roared. "Elder Xuan must be found—alive or dead!"

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