Chapter 177: Is Xuan Zi a Mole for the Holy Spirit Church?
"Is Xuan Zi a mole sent by the Holy Spirit Church to infiltrate Shrek?"
"He led twelve inner-sect elite Disciples to the Star Dou Great Forest, and eight of them died."
"This time, he repeated the same mistake; a dignified Rank 98 Super Douluo caused heavy casualties to the participating team."
"Moreover, even a five-ring Soul King could escape from his grasp."
"If this isn't a mole, what else could it be?!"
Body Sect.
Du Busi frowned deeply.
He suspected Xuan Zi intentionally caused the deaths of Shrek members.
He had initially intended to view Xuan Zi as a joke.
But he suddenly felt that the mistakes Xuan Zi made were simply too outrageous.
So much so that he couldn't help but suspect Xuan Zi had ulterior motives.
The first time, he messed up due to drinking, which could only be blamed on Xuan Zi being careless and irresponsible.
But a five-ring Soul King being able to escape from Taotie Douluo's hands and abduct Huo Yuhao?
This didn't seem normal, no matter how he looked at it!
The gap between a Titled Douluo and a Soul King could not be bridged, no matter how much external power was relied upon.
Even a cheat like Tang San.
It would be impossible for him, the five-ring Soul King Realm, to escape from a Rank 98 Super Douluo's hands and abduct a Shrek genius.
Therefore, the best explanation Du Busi could think of was that Xuan Zi might be a mole for the Holy Spirit Church.
Xuan Zi deliberately held back, allowing a five-ring Soul King to escape.
Of course, it was also possible that Xuan Zi was truly incompetent.
However, to what extent would one have to be incompetent to let a five-ring Soul King escape from their grasp?
In any case, Du Busi couldn't do it.
If it were him, a mere five-ring Soul King would have no room to resist him in the slightest.
And it would be even more impossible for them to abduct a genius right under his nose.
But no matter the situation, Du Busi was determined that Huo Yuhao absolutely could not join Shrek.
If Huo Yuhao joined Shrek, it would be tantamount to seeking his own death.
If it were the former situation—Xuan Zi was a mole for the Holy Spirit Church—once Huo Yuhao entered Shrek, he would be dragged into this unnecessary conflict.
If it was the latter, Du Busi was even less at ease letting Shrek teach Huo Yuhao.
With Xuan Zi's personality, he might accidentally kill Huo Yuhao at any time.
Du Busi couldn't bear to see such a talent perish.
Holy Spirit Church.
Zhongli Wu fell into a silent contemplation.
"Which general is so fierce?"
"To be able to break free from Taotie Douluo's grasp and still have enough power to abduct Huo Yuhao."
Zhongli Wu, as the leader of the Holy Spirit Church, didn't even know that the Holy Spirit Church had such a formidable person.
A five-ring Soul King toying with Taotie Douluo.
This was even more fantastical than a fantasy.
He now couldn't help but wonder if Xuan Zi was secretly developed by the Holy Spirit Church.
If so, who developed him?
His father, Old Ghost Zhongli's plan had arranged years ago.
Or Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao?
"Things are truly getting interesting!"
At Shrek
Mu En exhaled deeply.
His expression was extremely grim.
He had thought that after one lesson, Xuan Zi would improve.
But he didn't expect that an accident would occur again with Xuan Zi leading the team.
Not only did it result in severe casualties for the main team, including Ma Xiaotao,
But he also watched helplessly as a five-ring Soul King escaped from his grasp and abducted Huo Yuhao.
After witnessing all this, Mu En could no longer remain calm.
"Could it be that Xuan Zi is really incompetent?"
"Not suitable for leading a team?"
Mu En didn't suspect Xuan Zi of betraying Shrek.
He knew Xuan Zi clearly.
Aside from being somewhat unreliable, he would absolutely not betray his sect.
However, Mu En had to change all this.
To prevent Shrek's geniuses from being killed by Xuan Zi again.
The main battle team that Ma Xiaotao was part of was a group of genius Soul Masters Shrek had vigorously cultivated in recent years.
Especially Ma Xiaotao herself, who was held in high hopes.
If anything happened to this team, it would definitely be a major loss for Shrek.
Therefore, after Xuan Zi returned, Mu En would have to give him a good lecture.
At the same time, all the disciples of Shrek Academy, whether outer or inner, kept their distance from Taotie Douluo in their hearts.
In the future, no matter what mission, they would not let Xuan Zi lead the team.
Xuan Zi was truly a jinx.
Whoever let Xuan Zi lead the team would suffer bad luck.
Ma Xiaotao also secretly warned herself.
For the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament five years later, Xuan Zi absolutely could not lead the team.
"Elder Xuan, don't blame me for being disrespectful."
"I must be responsible for the lives of the team members."
Ma Xiaotao sighed helplessly.
If it weren't for Xuan Zi's status being second only to Mu En, she would have requested the Sea God Pavilion to investigate whether he was a mole for the Holy Spirit Church.
Mingdou Mountain.
Dai Hao's face was gloomy.
He never expected that even with Xuan Zi personally leading the team, a rogue Soul Master could still abduct Huo Yuhao.
If anything happened to Huo Yuhao?
Wouldn't he be indirectly a father harming his son?
It was he who requested Shrek's help, which led to Huo Yuhao and others encountering this group of people.
Dai Hao was in a very unpleasant mood.
On the other side... Xuan Zi, the person involved, was now so disheartened that his spirit was low.
He knew very well that he was not a mole for the Holy Spirit Church.
Nor could he have any thoughts of showing mercy to evil Soul Masters.
A five-ring Soul King being able to escape from his hands was entirely due to his own problems.
"Am I really not suitable for leading a team?"
"Only suitable for being a useless Taotie Douluo at the Academy?"
Xuan Zi was very depressed.
To relieve his mood, he took out his wine gourd and began to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
He had to drink now to alleviate the emotions in his heart.
As for the mission Mu En gave him—to quickly find Huo Yuhao and bring him back to Shrek—
Xuan Zi could only act after he sobered up.
Gulp, gulp... Xuan Zi continuously poured wine into his mouth.
[Huo Yuhao was abducted, and I immediately activated my Martial Soul Avatar to pursue him.]
[I dared not let any other students suffer an accident.]
[Fortunately, Huo Yuhao eventually returned safely.]
[However, even with the crisis resolved, I felt no relief.]
[Looking at Chen Zifeng's severed arm and Gongyang Mo's shattered legs, I fell into deep self-reproach.]
[These people, all because of my carelessness, led to this situation.]
[If I hadn't been drinking outside, but had acted with everyone, perhaps things wouldn't have escalated to this point.]
[I brought the injured back to the Academy for treatment.]
[Afterward, I came to the Sea God Pavilion and resigned again.]
[I couldn't make amends for my mistakes.]
[I could only escape in a cowardly manner.]
[Mu En was very angry with me.]
[He forcefully kept me there.]
[And made me reflect behind closed doors in the Sea God Pavilion.]
[I was a little worried about Huo Yuhao and the others, so I quietly left and went to watch the competition.]
[I must protect the future of Shrek.]
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