Huo Yuhao and Zhang Lexuan walked casually over to a sofa and sat down. After sitting, Zhang Lexuan, seemingly unaware of Langya and Yutao's heavy expressions, spoke:"Don't the two of you have something to say? Why not sit?"
Xuanzi didn't respond, continuing to feast heartily.
Langya and Yutao exchanged a glance, feeling uneasy. With a forced laugh, Langya said,"I just remembered I have something to attend to, so we won't bother you. Farewell."
The two brothers then abruptly turned and hurried out of the hotel.
"Come sit down. Even if that unkillable guy is nearby, I'm confident I could incapacitate you both if he tried to intervene."
Xuanzi pulled out a roasted chicken leg from his storage soul device and began chewing heartily.
Langya and Yutao paused mid-step, their breathing quickening.
But both understood one thing: those who know the situation are wise. Without further delay, they turned and returned.
"Sit beside me."
Before the brothers could sit, Xuanzi gestured for them to sit next to him.
Langya and Yutao dared not refuse and respectfully sat to Xuanzi's left.
"Swish."
As soon as Langya sat, Xuanzi tossed aside the chicken bones, reached out with his greasy hands, and wiped them on Langya's clothes. Only after he was satisfied did he nod.
Looking at the oily, stained clothes, Langya was speechless. If he weren't outmatched, he really would have fought this old man.
Yutao sat a bit further away, avoiding the cleanup, and secretly chuckled.
"Speak. Why have you come to see Yuhao?" After wiping his hands, Xuanzi moved to another single sofa.
He had called Langya and Yutao over just to wipe his hands—nothing more.
Langya's expression flickered slightly. He smiled and said,"Senior, you know, on Douluo Continent, no one can train original-body soul masters better than our Original-body Sect."
Original-body Sect?Zhang Lexuan's eyes narrowed.
The Original-body Sect's fearsome reputation on Douluo Continent was notorious—not because of their bloodlust, but because many were insane and acted impulsively. They could either be a great danger or a great hero.
"So you've set your sights on my Shrek Academy?"
Xuanzi looked at the two with a chilling, indifferent gaze.
Langya and Yutao fell silent. They couldn't say directly: "Old man, our Original-body Sect wants your academy's student, hand him over."
Saying that would certainly provoke a major confrontation.
But how else to phrase it?
Suddenly, Yutao, sitting beside Langya, remembered something and smiled:"Senior, you should know that only our Original-body Sect can help original-body soul masters awaken their abilities. If this child is delayed at Shrek Academy, it would be harming him."
Hearing this, both Xuanzi and Zhang Lexuan frowned.
Indeed, Shrek Academy had no experience in training original-body soul masters; Yutao was not wrong.
"But don't you also lack a method to train extreme-attribute soul masters?"
Xuanzi, unsure how to refute, immediately changed his approach and counter-questioned.
This question left Langya and Yutao stunned.
Of course, they had noticed Huo Yuhao's second soul was an extreme attribute. They hadn't expected this man to react so quickly, turning their logic against them.
"Xuanzi, when did your mouth get so sharp?"
Suddenly, the lighting in the Star Emperor Hotel lobby dimmed as if night had fallen, rendering even the soul-guiding lamps ineffective.
Only now did Zhang Lexuan realize why she hadn't seen other academy students or hotel staff.
Everything had already been cleared out.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a crack in space released a wisp of green mist rushing toward Xuanzi. Zhang Lexuan's eyes narrowed as she rushed to intercept it, but Huo Yuhao quickly grabbed her wrist."Don't worry, senior sister."
Perhaps due to Huo Yuhao's calm tone, Zhang Lexuan's tension eased.
"Sending a gift right at our meeting, as expected of you."
Xuanzi sat steadily on the sofa as a heavy, earth-colored stream of light surged within him, colliding with the green mist in the next moment.
In an instant, the space tore like a shattered mirror, the fragments dispersing. A terrifying gravitational force emanated from the blackened space, but oddly, it didn't damage the surroundings. The collision seemed confined to its center.
Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow. The control of a Super Douluo indeed kept the destruction contained.
The more he observed, the more curious Huo Yuhao became: how had Xuanzi released the Death Messenger?
"Hahaha, interesting. But this is the Star Luo Empire's royal territory—not suitable for a fight. Shall we step outside to test?"
The boisterous laughter rang again.
"Afraid of me?"
Xuanzi vanished in a flash.
With Xuanzi gone, the hotel lighting returned to normal.
Langya and Yutao exchanged a meaningful glance."Kid, think carefully. Only after joining our Original-body Sect will you know the true strength of a fully awakened original-body soul, not weaker than your Ice Blue Scorpion soul."
With that, they hurried off.
Watching them leave, Huo Yuhao wasn't surprised. In the original story, Langya had quickly deduced Huo Kaoyu's soul skill, even guessed the soul beasts he hunted.
"Yuhao."
Zhang Lexuan called.
Huo Yuhao returned his attention.
Zhang Lexuan's fair face bore a subtle expression."What are you thinking?"
"Original-body Sect?" Huo Yuhao asked with a smile.
"Yes," Zhang Lexuan said seriously."You may not know, but back then Mu Lao fought the brother of the current Original-body Sect leader. Mu Lao won, but the brother perished. Relations between our two forces hit rock bottom. Moreover, the Spirit Beast Tide in the Star Dou Forest was caused by the Original-body Sect. These people are dangerous."
"Now they come for you. I hope you choose wisely. If you were just a normal Shrek student, joining the Original-body Sect wouldn't be opposed. But you're Dean Yan's disciple, Mu Lao's grand-disciple. Your choice must be careful."
Huo Yuhao paused, then said something unexpected:"Senior Sister, what if the Original-body Sect and our academy cooperate?"
Zhang Lexuan blinked. "What do you mean?"
Huo Yuhao explained,"The Original-body Sect has the continent's strongest body-refining techniques, and the academy has various soul techniques. Couldn't they cooperate for mutual benefit?"
"That's an interesting idea." Zhang Lexuan smiled elegantly but shook her head."Unfortunately, the Original-body Sect would never cooperate with us. We're enemies, and the academy's leadership would never approve sharing soul techniques with them."
"Maybe," Huo Yuhao replied ambiguously.
"What?" Zhang Lexuan asked.
Huo Yuhao smiled, "If it could work, that would be great."
Zhang Lexuan looked at Huo Yuhao's side profile and smiled."Let's head back and rest."
"Mm."
A thousand meters above Star Luo City:
Two figures hovered on opposite sides. On the right was Xuanzi, recently departed; on the left, the Mediterranean elder who had been fishing by the stream.
"Unkillable, if you show up, trouble will follow," Xuanzi said warily.
Unkillable pouted and mocked:"Trouble follows me? Like you, Xuanzi, always bring disaster? Back then, eight students died hunting soul beasts under your lead—you're way more impressive than me."
"I…" Xuanzi was speechless. He hadn't expected Unkillable to come out swinging.
"To be honest, that kid Huo Yuhao caught my eye. Either hand him over, or… hmm, don't blame me for being reckless."
Xuanzi replied casually, "Fine."
Unkillable was stunned. Before he could react, Xuanzi added,"If you can kill me, the kid is yours to take."
Unkillable's surprise shifted into cold calculation.
Xuanzi smiled faintly, not believing Unkillable would take the extreme route. Though weaker, even if Xuanzi fell, Unkillable wouldn't come out unscathed.
However…
Xuanzi hadn't considered the Original-body Sect's current predicament—they desperately needed a successor capable of upholding their legacy.
From Langya and Yutao, Unkillable learned that Huo Yuhao not only had top-tier Eye soul skills and mental detection, but also an extreme Ice Blue Scorpion soul. Not pursuing such a successor would be foolish.
At nearly 240 years old, if he died without finding an heir, how could he face his ancestors?
"Killing you… might work," Unkillable said coldly.
Xuanzi's smile faded, sensing Unkillable's deadly intent.
"Is that so? Then I shall test you." Xuanzi's eyes turned icy as his soul force surged, freezing the surrounding air.
Unkillable frowned, glancing at Star Luo City tens of miles away. Fighting here could draw the empire's attention, and the palace's matron wouldn't be easy to deal with.
"Afraid?" Xuanzi taunted.
Unkillable's hesitation vanished, shouting,"Afraid of you?!"
He moved to strike.
At that moment, golden light shone from the sky like the sun, spreading in waves.
The people of Star Luo City looked up, even from tens of miles away, witnessing the spectacle.
In the palace's shrine, a figure meditating opened her eyes, a trace of icy blue light flashing.
"This?"
Unkillable, about to attack, froze. Sweat dripped from his forehead."Impossible… you're not dead?"
"My duty isn't complete. How could I die?" A gentle voice rang out."You, reckless as you are, are near the imperial capital. If you act rashly, I'll personally deal with you."
The golden light intensified, revealing a faint golden dragon spiraling in the sky.
Unkillable inhaled sharply. The light was warm yet exuded the aura of a limit-level Douluo.
At levels 98 and 99, a single step could mean the difference of three 98-level Super Douluos versus one 99-level Limit Douluo.
Unkillable's face showed reluctance. Old, limited time, but Huo Yuhao seemed the best choice for a successor. But with the Dragon God Douluo still alive, he could hardly act.
As Unkillable pondered, a phoenix cry echoed.
A massive ice crystal phoenix approached, its wings shimmering with icy blue light. Cold mist spread, chilling the air.
"Mu Lao, Xuanzi, Unkillable, this is my territory. How about showing me some respect and stopping?"
The phoenix hovered kilometers away.
"Respect, of course," Xuanzi said, cheerfully, withdrawing his soul force.
The phoenix's gaze shifted to Unkillable.
He said nothing, but the ice eased, signaling agreement.
The golden light retracted and disappeared.
"Thank you."
A blue light shimmered from the phoenix, transforming into an elderly lady in a light blue robe. Her skin, smooth as a child's, belied her age.
She was the shrine master of the Star Luo Empire, a level 98 Super Douluo, Ice Crystal Phoenix soul.
Over 220 years old, she had once led the empire's team against Xuanzi's Shrek team in the Dou Soul Tournament, nearly drawing.
"Fengxin, I'll use your territory. Unkillable, you seem restless. Let's talk face-to-face."
Mu En's voice came from nowhere.
Xuanzi raised an eyebrow; Unkillable froze.
Hearing "Fengxin," the Ice Crystal Douluo's gaze softened."Old fellows like us rarely meet. Why not sit, have some tea?"
Fengxin was her name.
"Of course," Xuanzi said, mocking Unkillable.He didn't know Mu Lao's intent, but provoked Unkillable to follow for tea.
"I dare not?" Unkillable shouted angrily, falling for the trap.
Fengxin shook her head. Unkillable was still the same as she knew—easily provoked.
"Follow me."
She transformed into a soul force light, heading toward Star Luo City.
Xuanzi and Unkillable followed without delay.
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