Chapter 548: The Cult Leader Falls into the White Tiger City Trap
"I even found a large number of Shrek students' families, but I haven't located the Saintess yet. She must be hidden somewhere."
"Are you sure Mu En isn't there?" Zhongli Wu was still uneasy about the Dragon God Douluo.
Even though Mu En had known his mother and Long Bo, that didn't mean he would show mercy if they met in battle.
"Absolutely! Master, to confirm that Mu En wasn't in White Tiger City, I detonated the soul tool bombs I had secretly planted over the past few days before leaving. This caused mass casualties and destroyed several buildings.
Yan Shaozhe saw me he even fought me for a few rounds! But since he had to save the growing number of wounded and prevent me from luring him away, he was forced to give up the chase.
Heh, if Mu En were really there, would he have just stood by and let me escape?" Netherworld Douluo was utterly confident.
Given what was recorded about the Dragon God Douluo's temperament, if he had witnessed such mass slaughter, he would have struck with full force, ensuring he didn't escape.
This plan had been risky extremely risky.
But when he thought about how Zhongli Wu would have tortured him mercilessly if he had failed, he suddenly felt that even running into Mu En would have been the kinder fate.
At least, Mu En would have killed him quickly.
Zhongli Wu, on the other hand, would have tormented him to the brink of insanity turning his soul into a wraith, his body into a corpse puppet, and claiming all his resources for himself.
"Netherworld, you've done well! Stay put I'll arrive soon with the others. Tonight, we turn White Tiger City into hell!"
"Damn evil soul masters!"
Yan Shaozhe hovered in midair, his face dark with fury.
Below him, White Tiger City lay in ruins fire and corpses everywhere.
If he hadn't been wary of hidden enemies, his Phoenix martial soul's natural counter to evil soul masters would have made him unstoppable.
Given time, he could have killed the enemy himself avenging the fallen.
But for the sake of the bigger picture, he had no choice but to hold back.
A group of food type and support type soul masters had already begun treating the wounded under his orders. Healing soul skills lit up the city, casting flickering lights upon the devastation.
Cai Meier ascended into the sky, sending him a concerned voice transmission:
"Shaozhe, when exactly will Elder Xuan and the others arrive?
"We have no idea how many evil soul masters are hiding in the city. If Zhongli Wu doesn't find Tang Ya, he'll attack us directly."
Yan Shaozhe's expression shifted slightly before responding.
"Meier, White Tiger City is engulfed in flames and bodies are everywhere something is clearly wrong.
"According to the plan, Elder Xuan and the others should be nearby. With their strength, they must have sensed what's happening.
"We just need to hold out a little longer! The moment Elder Xuan and the others arrive, Zhongli Wu and his minions will be finished!"
In a direct fight, he and Cai Meier would be overwhelmed by Zhongli Wu's group.
However, if many strong warriors attacked at once, even if it cost sacrifices, Zhongli Wu wouldn't escape alive.
Suddenly, a tall, rugged man flew toward them, urgency written all over his face.
"Dean Yan! Bad news! Some of the students' families were just killed in the evil soul masters' attack!"
"What?!" Yan Shaozhe's mind buzzed as his face paled.
He sent a voice transmission immediately:
**"That's impossible! According to Elder Xuan, weren't those students' families secretly moved to Star Luo City for protection?
"Why would they still be here in White Tiger City?! Are you lying to me?"
The man shook his head frantically. "Dean Yan, I swear on my status as a Shrek Inspector I would never deceive you about this!"
Yan Shaozhe took a deep breath, struggling to comprehend.
If Elder Xuan had known Zhongli Wu would attack White Tiger City, why would he place these people here?
Was Elder Xuan... setting him up?
There was no time to think further.
He made a swift decision. "Immediately organize a rescue team! Treat the wounded, recover the dead, and prepare for proper burials later!"
"Understood, Dean Yan!" The rugged man flew off to execute his orders.
But just moments later, several sharp, dark green sword lights flashed through the air.
A series of sickening slicing sounds followed.
Chunks of flesh and torrents of blood rained down.
The man had been torn to shreds instantly killed.
A fresh stench of blood spread through the night.
Netherworld Douluo emerged, holding his Netherworld Sword, shaking his head in mock sympathy.
"Why resist? Serving Shrek only leads to death.
"If you had sworn loyalty to the Holy Spirit Cult earlier, you wouldn't have met such an end."
Yan Shaozhe's rage exploded.
"Damn you, evil soul master!
"Not only did you slaughter innocent civilians, but now you've murdered a Shrek student before my eyes!
"You've added yet another crime to your already filthy soul! Tonight, White Tiger City will become your grave!"
A golden phoenix erupted from his dantian, surrounded by roaring flames.
With a piercing cry, the phoenix spread its wings, releasing a cascade of golden fire, before charging at Netherworld Douluo.
But suddenly
A massive black scythe shaped energy blade slashed through the golden phoenix, cutting it in half.
The phoenix let out a dying wail before disintegrating, its golden flames snuffed out by swirling black mist.
The attack's backlash hit Yan Shaozhe hard, his face turning pale as a sense of impending doom crept into his heart.
He whipped his head around, scanning his surroundings warily.
"Who's there?!"
A cold voice echoed from above.
"Yan Shaozhe, this is our first meeting, isn't it?
"But I'm sure you've heard my name many times before.
"After all, I've done quite a number on Shrek's reputation lately."
A figure in a black robe descended from the sky.
He had short silver hair, deep purple eyes, and a handsome yet menacing face.
His presence alone exuded immense pressure.
Zhongli Wu had arrived.
From the shadows, more black robed figures dropped down one by one.
Within moments, Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier were completely surrounded.
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