"And besides, in Ma Hongjun's current condition, he can only keep absorbing spirit rings from phoenix-bloodline spirit beasts. In the end, he must obtain a spirit ring from a phoenix-bloodline beast that's over one hundred thousand years old."
"It even has to be from a pure-blooded phoenix."
The moment Qin Ming said this, Flender nearly collapsed again.
Phoenix-bloodline spirit beasts were already exceedingly rare.
If one had to find a pure-blood phoenix… and not just that, but a hundred-thousand-year one?
How could that even be possible?
On this continent, even spirit beasts with a trace of pure dragon bloodline, once they reached the hundred-thousand-year level, could no longer be defeated by ordinary Titled Douluo.
It was the same with pure-blooded phoenixes.
If one really existed, its strength would absolutely be no weaker than the Beast God Di Tian.
Of course, none of them knew who Di Tian actually was.
But the general meaning was clear enough.
At this point, Flender's heart was like ashes, his face showing despair.
He didn't want to see white-haired elders sending off black-haired youths.
Now, the way Flender looked at Yu Xiaogang gradually turned hostile.
"Yu Xiaogang, this is all your fault."
Flender directly called Yu Xiaogang by name, then lunged at him—as if determined to make him pay with his life.
Fortunately, Qin Ming's reflexes were quick. Flender only managed to slap Yu Xiaogang once before being restrained.
The furious Flender had lost all reason, and Yu Xiaogang, who knew Flender's temper well, couldn't help but feel a hint of fear at his crazed state.
"Flender, are you an idiot? Do you even know who I am? Do you think I wouldn't find a solution for Ma Hongjun?"
Yu Xiaogang also cursed back loudly.
At this, Zhao Wuji and the others, who were just watching the drama, all nodded repeatedly. Yu Xiaogang really did take Ma Hongjun seriously when he first accepted him.
At least… it should be true.
Before he had his "white moonlight," Yu Xiaogang had indeed valued Ma Hongjun a lot.
He wouldn't gamble with his own future and reputation.
Hearing this reassurance, Flender's heart, which had been like a rollercoaster, finally began to calm down.
Now, with bloodshot eyes, Flender demanded:"Yu Xiaogang, what's your solution? Say it quickly."
Ma Hongjun also gazed at his teacher's back full of hope, thinking Yu Xiaogang was truly reliable.
"Even if what Qin Ming said is true, that this whole 'evil fire backlash' thing is real… then just cut off Ma Hongjun's manhood, and the problem's solved."
The very next second, Yu Xiaogang's words fell—and Ma Hongjun's face went pale as a sheet. He collapsed directly into Oscar's arms, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
Cut off his manhood? He'd rather be dead.
Yu Xiaogang, unaware of Ma Hongjun's reaction behind him, continued.
"You say Ma Hongjun's evil fire and evil thoughts are just lust, right? Cut it off, and he'll never feel lust again."
"Besides, after he later gains spirit rings from phoenix-bloodline beasts, he can regenerate it. Wouldn't that solve everything?"
"And furthermore, if he ever finds a celestial herb like the one you had—the Flame Spirit Herb—wouldn't he also recover?"
"Or, Xiao Ma could find a spirit master with an Ice Phoenix martial spirit and dual cultivate with her to suppress the evil fire."
Yu Xiaogang rattled on. Apart from the first "solution," the other two were completely unreliable.
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun's heart sank deeper and deeper.Was he really about to lose his "second brother"?
"And don't forget—we still have Oscar. He's an innate full-spirit-power food-type spirit master, with limitless potential."
Yu Xiaogang's words gradually calmed Flender down.
If it meant saving Ma Hongjun, cutting him once didn't seem that unacceptable.
"Idiocy."
At that moment, Qin Ming let out a cold laugh and cursed outright.
"And you dare call yourself 'Grandmaster'?"
"How do you know that, after losing his manhood, Xiao Ma wouldn't collapse mentally, turning into a pervert or a fallen man?"
"And this Oscar—an innate full-spirit-power food-type spirit master with limitless possibilities. Why waste his potential just to treat Ma Hongjun?"
"What right do you have to interfere with someone else's life?"
Hearing Qin Ming's rebuttal, Yu Xiaogang's mouth twitched and his eyes burned with fury.
The one thing he couldn't stand was anyone mocking his intellect. And Qin Ming's words were cutting him right where it hurt most.
He nearly lost control—but soon, faced with the overwhelming gap in strength, Yu Xiaogang cowered.
It wasn't his first time backing down, so he did it naturally.
At this point, Ma Hongjun also turned his hopeful gaze toward Oscar.
"Don't worry, Fatty, I'll definitely save you."
Hearing Oscar's reassurance, Ma Hongjun's heart steadied slightly.
"Fatty, I'll also help you look for a celestial herb in the future."
Dai Mubai also pitched in, drawing another big pie in the sky.
"Even if all those methods don't work, Xiao Ma can always go to the Extreme North. The freezing temperatures there can definitely suppress the evil fire."
"Idiot."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's suggestion, Qin Ming couldn't even be bothered anymore and cursed directly.
The Extreme North wasn't a place fit for humans.
Even someone with Xiao Lin's kind of constitution couldn't stay there long-term.
Much less Ma Hongjun, whose willpower was so weak.
Would Ma Hongjun really give up all chances to fool around, just to suffer bitter training in the Extreme North?
At present, Qin Ming didn't believe there was any saving Ma Hongjun.
Unless Master Xiao Yan himself provided a solution.
But Qin Ming knew that someone like Master Xiao Yan, a dedicated researcher, must be incredibly busy. He wouldn't have time for Ma Hongjun.
And Qin Ming absolutely couldn't mention Xiao Yan in front of these people.
If Ma Hongjun was to be saved, it could only depend on Xiao Yan's grandson, Xiao Lin.
Qin Ming thought: since Xiao Lin's group could cure Dugu Yan's poison, then saving Ma Hongjun should be nothing difficult.
But why would Xiao Lin bother to treat Ma Hongjun?
Qin Ming sighed inwardly, though he soon stopped caring.
Although Ma Hongjun was technically his junior, Qin Ming really disliked the look in his eyes.
Far worse than his own students in the Emperor Team.
The same went for a few of the others as well.
At this point, Qin Ming felt the only one who seemed normal was the girl in black clothes.
Even if Qin Ming thought this way, Flender and the others still believed Yu Xiaogang somewhat.
Because the Extreme North was indeed a place where Ma Hongjun could temper himself.
And if Ma Hongjun refused, Flender would simply force him.
Once Ma Hongjun obtained a phoenix-bloodline spirit ring and recovered, Flender would release him again.
"By the way, Qin Ming—does your Heaven Dou Royal Academy have resources like Ultimate Ice?"
Thinking of the Extreme North, Flender naturally thought of Ultimate Ice, and he asked.
Qin Ming considered a moment before replying:"No. Our Heaven Dou Royal Academy may have money, but we can't just buy resources the Emperor Team won't even use."
Hearing this, Flender's eyes lit up.
"Then if we beat the Emperor Team and join them, would Hongjun have the right to access Ultimate Ice resources?"
Seeing Flender's hopeful gaze, Qin Ming nodded:"Yes, he'd qualify. Heaven Dou Royal Academy could purchase Ultimate Ice treasures. But… can you even win?"
It wasn't that Qin Ming looked down on Shrek.But as a teacher of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he couldn't give them favoritism.
"As long as there's a chance, that's enough. Let's hurry and have the match."
Flender was too concerned for Ma Hongjun, urging impatiently.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang also raised the corners of his lips, revealing a self-confident smile.
Shrek would surely win.
With their Four-in-One Fusion Skill—what could the Emperor Team use to resist?
Thinking that Shrek would win, and Ma Hongjun could then obtain Ultimate Ice treasures to suppress the backlash of his evil fire…
That meant he, Yu Xiaogang, hadn't been wrong after all.
No, he had never been wrong to begin with.
Yu Xiaogang's smile pulled at the muscles of his face. But in the next second, the stinging pain from Flender's slap earlier brought him back to reality.
"Flender really is an idiot—how dare he doubt me."
Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but feel a growing resentment.
Martial Spirit Data Panel:
Ning Rongrong
Martial Spirit: Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda
Destructive Power: —
Speed: A (extremely fast support ability)
Range: A-
Sustainability: A
Precision: A
Growth Potential: A
Special Energy: S- (Fourth spirit ring: Nine-Colored Divine Light, a powerful all-attribute amplification skill that can also merge with other support-type spirit abilities.)
(End of Chapter)