At Shrek Academy, everyone sat around the courtyard with solemn expressions, speechless for a moment.
After a long while, Zhao Wuji spoke first: "Headmaster, with this policy in place, I think we might as well not open Shrek Academy. Why don't we go to Star Luo instead!"
"Teacher Zhao Wuji, didn't you just hear that person say that if we act abnormally now, we'll be treated as traitors?" Oscar's face was full of worry. "I think Heavenly Dou is fine now. As long as we don't cause trouble, no one will bother us."
Zhao Wuji sneered disdainfully: "What nonsense about treason. With our strength, where can't we go?"
Oscar wanted to say more but held back, observing the expressions of the others before swallowing his words.
Qin Ming wasn't interested in their exchange and instead looked at Flender: "Teacher, what do you think?"
Flender had been weighing the pros and cons since the beginning: "Let's go to Star Luo. At least things will be more relaxed there.
Besides, Xiao San is there now. If something really happens to the academy, I believe even if he has some grievances against us, he wouldn't just stand by and do nothing."
"Moreover, Star Luo is in need of talent right now. I don't believe that with so many experts among us, we would receive unfair treatment."
Hearing this, Oscar suddenly stood up: "Headmaster! I think this is a wrong decision. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wanted to move against us, they would have done so already. But if you choose to join Star Luo now, the situation will be completely different."
"Little Ao, if you're afraid, you can stay in Heavenly Dou, but my decision won't change." Flender paused, scanning the room before speaking slowly.
Oscar was extremely anxious, but seeing that no one supported him, he had no choice but to give up and walk towards the dormitory.
His soul power had long since reached Shrek's graduation standard. The only reason he was still here was because he had no goals in life and didn't know where to go.
But now his instincts told him that staying here any longer might involve him in trouble.
In the Pope's Hall of Spirit City, Bibidong was frowning as she flipped through the documents in her hand.
Bang—
Not long after, Bibidong slammed the table: "What are Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi trying to do? First, they refuse to merge with Spirit Hall, and then they issue a series of policies. Are they preparing to challenge me? And they keep mobilizing troops! I can't believe she's doing this."
"Your Excellency, according to our investigation, troops have already gathered at the border of the Balak Kingdom, and their numbers are still increasing," Chrysanthemum Douluo said cautiously, bowing his head.
Hearing this, Bibidong was stunned, feeling a surge of inexplicable anger: "Spirit Hall isn't ready yet. Go to Heavenly Dou immediately and tell her to stop her crazy actions."
"Yes." Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed and slowly retreated from the hall.
As soon as the doors closed, Bibidong could no longer contain her anger. Her immense aura suddenly erupted, leaving the hall in chaos.
She was angry not only because Qian Renxue was becoming increasingly difficult to control, but also because Heavenly Dou's upcoming plans might hinder the completion of her Rakshasa God's ninth trial.
The God Trials of the Rakshasa God were too difficult. Even after so many years of exploration, Bibidong had only reached the fourth trial. But after years of hard work, she had gradually grasped some patterns and insights.
The Rakshasa God had many authorities, the most important of which was evil thoughts, followed by negative emotions and slaughter.
Bibidong guessed that the later God Trials might involve large amounts of death and despair, and the battlefield was the gathering place for all of this.
Bibidong stood up and slowly walked towards the secret chamber. Ever since she devoured Qian Xunji, she knew that this was just the beginning, but she didn't know when it would end.
"Xiao Xun, do you want to go down now?" Dugu Bo stood in the air, looking at the two fast-moving carriages on the ground.
"Don't rush, they haven't left the border yet." Li Xun calculated the distance.
"Why bother with all this? Can't we just capture them directly? Who would dare say anything?" Dugu Bo was a bit confused.
With the current power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, let alone a mere Shrek Academy, they could even take down some nobles without anyone daring to question it.
"Grandpa Dugu, there will always be resistance under high pressure. Although we don't fear the retaliation of these people, it's not conducive to the development of the empire. We should manage our own business well."
"Haven't they crossed the line now?" Li Xun's gaze fell on the two speeding carriages on the ground. His body instantly disappeared from its original position, leaving only an afterimage.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo quickly followed.
In the carriage, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming were playing cards when they suddenly felt the horses startle. The three immediately tensed up.
Flender quickly stuck his head out of the carriage window. When he saw Li Xun, he was momentarily stunned but quickly reacted: "Split up and run."
Without waiting for the others to respond, he instantly climbed out of the carriage window.
It's no wonder he was so nervous, because where Li Xun was, there was usually a Title Douluo accompanying him.
Zhao Wuji and Qin Ming were stunned for a moment before crashing through the carriage, one to the left and one to the right, and speeding away. The people in the carriage behind, including Shao Xin and Li Yusong, heard the commotion and quickly abandoned their carriage, rushing into the forests on both sides.
"Grandpa Dugu, you go after Flender. Leave the rest to me." Li Xun glanced at the eager Dugu Bo.
The two had improved their strength but hadn't had a suitable opportunity to demonstrate it. Li Xun was also itching for action now.
"Are you sure?" Dugu Bo hesitated: "Although your soul power has now reached level seventy-eight, the people from Shrek are all skilled."
"Don't worry, have I ever deceived you?" Li Xun clapped his hands, and four heads suddenly appeared behind him, instantly transforming into four wooden Li Xuns landing on the ground.
As the four figures gradually solidified, becoming identical to Li Xun, without much communication, each chose a direction and disappeared from the spot in an instant. Li Xun's main body rushed towards Zhao Wuji.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo had no choice but to chase after Flender. Although the Cat Eagle Spirit wasn't fast in flight, it would be troublesome to hide once the distance was extended.
If it were elsewhere, Li Xun might have had to put in some effort to catch up with them, but the forest was the most advantageous terrain for him. In just a few breaths, he caught up with the fleeing Zhao Wuji.
Hearing the sound of air being cut behind him, Zhao Wuji turned his head to check with his peripheral vision. Seeing it was Li Xun, he immediately relaxed: "Kid, if it were Dugu Bo coming, I would have accepted it, but you dare to chase after me?"
"Your performance in the Soul Master Competition was indeed impressive, but that was only because your soul power was always overwhelming. But I'm not like those students."
Zhao Wuji had a thought, suddenly stopping and then eight spirit rings appeared under his feet in sequence: "You've come at the right time. I just happen to need a hostage."
"Vajra Bear Avatar." Zhao Wuji didn't take any chances and immediately activated his Spirit Avatar.
It had been more than two years, almost three, since the Soul Master Competition ended. At that time, Li Xun's soul power level was at fifty. Zhao Wuji calculated that the opponent might now be at level sixty, approaching seventy.
However, he wasn't afraid, because ever since Shrek was raided, not only the students but also the teachers had been training hard. He had just broken through to level eighty a few months ago, becoming a Soul Douluo.
"Kid, even if you've luckily become a Soul Saint now, you're no match for me. Because the higher a soul master goes, each level is like crossing a heavenly gap."
(End of Chapter)