Chapter 100. Ninth on the Immortal Herb Ranking.
The scramble for the Immortal Herb was underway at Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan. Still immersed in the immense joy of obtaining the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, a hurried footstep broke the slightly eerie atmosphere before the Papal Palace.
A Soul Saint-level cardinal strode in, kneeling on one knee.
His voice carried a suppressed excitement and respect.
"Your Holiness the Pope!"
"Based on investigations from multiple sources, we have confirmed the secret location of Shrek Academy near Soto City within the territory of the Barak Kingdom. They have not relocated on a large scale!"
"Shrek Academy..."
The icy killing intent in Bibi Dong's eyes, slightly subsided by the Immortal Herb, instantly radiated like a tangible force.
The temperature in the entire Papal Palace seemed to drop several degrees.
Especially that Yu Xiaogang...
Thinking of that name, a complex and inexplicable emotion welled up within her.
"Very good."
Bibi Dong's voice was icy and piercing, devoid of any emotion.
"Have the bishop in charge of the Barak Kingdom mobilize his forces to capture everyone from Shrek Academy alive and bring them back to Spirit City!"
"Any resistance...kill without mercy!"
She wanted to firmly control those who might be connected to Tang San but couldn't be used by her.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei!"
Bibi Dong's gaze shifted to the two Title Douluos beside her.
Yue Guan jolted awake from his obsession with the Qi Rong Tong Tian Chrysanthemum, carefully storing the immortal herb in a specially made jade box.
Gui Mei's figure also solidified slightly from the shadows.
"You two, depart immediately and personally go to Soto City to oversee the operation!"
Bibi Dong's tone was unwavering.
"Make sure this matter is foolproof; don't let a single person escape! Especially that Yu Xiaogang, he must be brought back to me!"
She dispatched the two Title Douluos, Ju and Gui.
This wasn't just to ensure the success of the capture operation, but also to prevent any unforeseen events.
For example, Tang Hao, whose whereabouts were unpredictable and who always appeared at crucial moments.
Or perhaps Shrek Academy itself is hiding some trump card.
Two Title Douluos working together are more than enough to handle most unforeseen circumstances.
"We obey His Holiness the Pope's command!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei replied in unison.
Although Yue Guan was heartbroken at having to temporarily leave his immortal herb, the Pope's orders were not to be disobeyed.
Moreover, he knew the importance of this matter.
The two exchanged a glance and didn't delay any longer.
The moonlight transformed into a golden beam, and Gui Mei merged into the shadows, instantly disappearing before the Pope's palace.
They sped towards the Barak Kingdom at top speed.
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo set off on their mission, and the Spirit Hall's capture network quietly spread towards Shrek Academy, the sky continued its relentless as dazzling golden light surged once more.
A new ranking list quickly materialized!
[Immortal Herb Ranking, Ninth Place: Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower]
[Immortal Herb Form: Entirely crimson, shaped like a rooster's comb, with brilliant flame patterns along the edges of the leaves. The entire herb seems to be formed from the purest flame energy, radiating a scorching yet noble aura.]
[Effects: Contains extremely pure Yang energy, significantly purifying flame attributes, cleansing evil fire, and has a chance to promote the positive evolution of fire-attribute martial souls. It possesses unparalleled appeal to soul masters with phoenix-type or firebird-type martial souls.]
[Harvesting/Consuming: Must be cut with a jade artifact containing Yin-cold energy and swallowed directly to guide its pure Yang medicinal power to cleanse the martial soul and meridians.]
[Destined Person: Ma Hongjun (Shrek Academy)]
"Ninth place! Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower!"
"Purifies evil fire and promotes the evolution of martial souls? This is simply a divine medicine specially prepared for soul masters with flawed fire martial souls!"
"Shrek Academy? Ma Hongjun? A soul master who was on the martial soul ranking before, he actually has such luck!"
The continent was in an uproar again, with countless gazes.
Especially soul masters with fire attribute martial souls.
They all looked in the direction of Shrek Academy with great envy.
Shrek Academy, temporary residence.
The Shrek Seven Devils and their teachers, who had just finished training, were also attracted by the strange phenomenon in the sky.
When they heard "Ma Hongjun" and "Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower", everyone was stunned.
Ma Hongjun himself opened his mouth wide and pointed to his nose.
His fat face was full of unbelievable joy.
"Me? Me? I, Fatty, am actually the one with the destiny? A fairy herb that can purify evil fire?"
He was so excited that he almost jumped up. The evil fire problem that had troubled him for many years finally saw a hope for a complete solution!
Dean Flander pushed up his glasses, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.
But he felt a stronger sense of unease.
Shrek Academy was in a precarious situation.
Such a treasure had arrived—a blessing in disguise!
Zhao Wuji clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Dean, the situation is bad! This immortal herb might bring us disaster!"
Before he finished speaking, a powerful pressure of soul force descended like dark clouds!
"Boom!"
A figure carrying the formidable aura of a Soul Douluo, like an eagle swooping down on a rabbit, stormed in from the academy's outer perimeter.
His target was none other than Ma Hongjun, still ecstatic!
It was none other than Lordiara, the Soul Douluo of the Spirit Hall, who had been ordered to monitor the area and, upon seeing the immortal herb arrive, couldn't suppress his greed and desire for merit!
"Hand over the immortal herb!"
Lordiara's eyes sharpened, a hint of struggle in them.
But thinking of the Pope's reward and the Spirit Hall's prestige, he still chose to act!
As long as he seized this immortal herb and presented it to the Pope, he would surely rise to prominence!
"You dare!"
Flander's eyes widened in fury, his Martial Soul Cat-Owl instantly manifesting, its seven soul rings glowing brightly, soaring into the sky!
Zhao Wuji also roared, activating his Immovable King Body, his Mighty Vajra Bear Martial Soul unleashing a ferocious power, fiercely meeting the attack!
However, the gap between a Soul Douluo and a Soul Saint is enormous!
Moreover, Lordiara is a Soul Douluo carefully cultivated by the Spirit Hall, and his strength should not be underestimated.
"Seventh Soul Skill, True Spirit Body!"
Lordiara unleashed his full power, his massive golden eagle true body tearing through the air.
Its claws, carrying incomparably sharp golden light, instantly shattered Flander's attack and sent Zhao Wuji flying.
Both coughed up blood and crashed heavily to the ground!
"Dean! Teacher Zhao!"
The Shrek Seven Devils exclaimed.
They wanted to rush forward, but were forced back by the terrifying aftershocks of the soul power.
Lordiara was incredibly fast; in a flash, he was already in front of Ma Hongjun.
His large hand directly grabbed at the newly formed, crimson-glowing Phoenix Sunflower!
"Bastard!"
Ma Hongjun's eyes widened in fury, his Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul erupting, but the difference in strength was too great; he was powerless to stop it. He could only watch helplessly as the immortal herb was snatched away!
"Hahaha! The immortal herb is in hand!"
Lordiara was overjoyed.
As long as he could bring the immortal herb back...
Just at this critical moment, a cold, chilling voice, like a gust of wind from the depths of hell, suddenly rang out:
"Well done, Lordiara."
The next moment, Ghost Douluo's ghostly figure appeared silently beside Lordiara like a phantom.
He stretched out his pale hand and took the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower directly from the still-shaken Soul Douluo's hand.
"Ghost... Elder Ghost!"
Lordiara hurriedly bowed, feeling both fear and relief that Elder Ghost had arrived in time.
Ghost looked at the fiery immortal herb in his hand and nodded slightly.
During his journey, he saw that the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, ranked ninth on the immortal herb list, had been obtained by the Shrek Academy's soul masters.
He immediately discussed it with Yue Guan and decided to go ahead.
Utilizing the special nature of the Ghostly Martial Soul, he finally arrived ahead of time.
However, His Holiness the Pope's order was to capture the Shrek Academy members alive, but the priority was to ensure the immortal herb was not lost.
Now that the immortal herb was in his hands… however, just as he was about to order a full-scale capture!
"Spirit Hall!"
A roar, seemingly filled with boundless rage and domineering power, exploded from the horizon like thunder!
"Boom boom boom!"
Immediately afterward, a terrifying aura, so powerful it seemed to shatter everything, swept in like a vast meteor shower.
Carrying an unparalleled sense of oppression, it approached from afar, raging fiercely!
The Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!
Sensing this familiar yet terrifying aura, Ghostly's expression changed drastically!
He knew Tang Hao's power, especially his unparalleled Clear Sky Hammer; even if he and Yue Guan joined forces, they might not be able to secure a victory.
With Yue Guan not yet arriving, he was alone, and had to protect the immortal herb; he was no match for Tang Hao!
"Retreat!"
Ghostly made a decisive decision without hesitation!
He grabbed the still somewhat dazed Lordiara, his figure instantly transforming into a fleeting ghostly shadow, merging into the surrounding shadows, and fleeing towards Spirit City!
The immortal herb was obtained; the goal was achieved.
Shrek Academy may have escaped, but they can't hide forever; there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with them later.
The most urgent task is to safely return the Phoenix Sunflower to the Papal Palace!
Almost the instant the ghost vanished, a figure carrying a whirlwind of wind and fury crashed down above Shrek Academy.
The enormous phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer seemed poised to shatter the entire sky!
Tang Hao had arrived!
He looked at the chaotic scene below and the injured Flander and Zhao Wuji, and sighed.
After all, Xiao San had asked him to find Shrek Academy.
Today, he had finally found Shrek Academy's new location.
But he was still a step too late.
The Spirit Hall had allowed the immortal herb to escape.
Shrek Academy was temporarily spared annihilation, but the immortal herb that originally belonged to Ma Hongjun had fallen into the hands of the Spirit Hall.
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