Accompanied by a rough and wild roar that swept in all directions, powerful pressures unreservedly enveloped Shrek City, the location of the greatest academy in the world. All Soul Masters below the Soul Sage rank in Shrek Academy were sent tumbling.
Under the turbulent sky, twenty powerful auras roared into existence, surrounding Shrek from outside. At the forefront were two towering, beast-shaped pillars of light: one deep azure like a dragon, the other earthy yellow like an ape, as if ferocious beasts were treading upon the heavens, causing the world to change color.
Yan Shaozhe's face contorted: "Not good, powerful enemies are here!"
Xuan Zi's expression also grew solemn as he reacted: "Are the newcomers Level 98 Super Douluo? Shaozhe, take Xiao Tao away. I'll go meet them."
Patting Yan Shaozhe's shoulder, Xuan Zi's body quivered, and a brilliant yellow light shot into the sky, its dazzling radiance instantly enveloping the entire Shrek Academy.
"Who goes there? Don't even think of offending my Shrek!"
At the same time, several powerful auras surged forth from various directions within Shrek Academy, rising like tidal waves into the sky, totaling over thirty.
Yan Shaozhe nodded and left, his Light Soul Power wrapping around Ma Xiaotao as he flew towards the new student teaching building, urgently saying:
"Teacher, I'm entrusting Xiao Tao to you. I'll go with Old Xuan to see what's happening."
"Don't rush, let's observe first."
With a flash of light, a golden wheelchair appeared beside Yan Shaozhe. Mu En, half-reclining, gazed into the distance, looking at the burly men who had pulled out their Haotian Hammers and were grinning menacingly. He looked puzzled:
"The Clear Sky Sect has always been on good terms with my Shrek. Why would they suddenly attack?"
Yan Shaozhe hesitated, unsure how to answer.
At this moment, Titan's figure emerged from the earthy yellow ape-shaped pillar of light. He pointed at Xuan Zi, who stood at the very front of the Shrek crowd, and cursed:
"Listen up, you old bastard from Shrek! Hand over Yan Shaozhe, that scoundrel who indulged his student in harming our Clear Sky Sect's Young Master! Otherwise, my Clear Sky Sect will flatten your Shrek today!"
"Shao Zhe is the Dean of my Shrek, this is impossible, you mustn't dream of—" Xuan Zi was about to flatly refuse.
"Then we fight! Clear Sky Sect, follow me and smash this damn Shrek! Seventh Soul Skill, Titan True Body!"
As Xuan Zi refused to cooperate, Titan directly waved his large hand. Nine pitch-black Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet, and his body swelled against the wind, expanding into a several-hundred-meter-tall Titan Giant Ape. Every muscle was filled with explosive power as he strode towards Xuan Zi, who hadn't even finished his words.
He was here to cause trouble today. How could a mere junior from Shrek dare to assault the Tang God King's daughter, their good niece, twice? How could he face himself after suffering for so long in the lower realm if he didn't make a scene?
"Kill!"
The Clear Sky Sect members unleashed their power simultaneously. The massive Haotian Hammers, dark and overwhelming, covered the sky, roaring as they smashed towards the many powerhouses of Shrek.
The Haotian Hammer was all about dominance. On their way here, they had already heard the reason from their two Sect Masters: their Young Master, who might be descended from their ancestor, had suffered a fatal attack at Shrek Academy, and not just once!
No more talk, just fight! Give Shrek Academy, which had been the number one Soul Master force on the continent for ten thousand years, a taste of the former number one sect in the world!
"Haotian True Body, Soaring Sky Strike!"
"Haotian True Body, Hammer Shakes the Heavens and Earth!"
"Haotian Nine Perfections!"
"Haotian Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!"
A variety of Haotian Hammer ultimate skills, which had been lost to the continent for many years, reappeared. They were about to face the hidden powerhouses of Shrek Academy.
"You want to fight just like that? Do you Clear Sky Sect really think my Shrek can be bullied?!"
Xuan Zi, who had been arrogant his entire life, encountered someone more arrogant than himself for the first time. He roared, and the Godly Taotie Bull immediately possessed him. Gigantic bull horns grew from his head, and his body swelled to over thirty meters, with two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red Soul Ring appearing.
Lighting up his Seventh Soul Ring, Xuan Zi's body swelled again, transforming into a huge monster with a sheep's body and bull horns, its eyes located under its armpits, looking bizarre from every angle.
With a long roar, the Godly Taotie Bull charged forward ferociously, a yellow light like a surging tidal wave attacking Titan from behind.
"So what if we bully you? How dare you harm our Clear Sky Sect's Young Master? You're rebelling against the heavens!"
Titan, now in his true body form, completely disregarded Xuan Zi. He fiercely threw a punch, and as the punch tore through the air, space itself cracked.
Bang—!
Amidst the thunderous crash, the two collided in mid-air. The powerful Soul Power shockwaves made it impossible for any powerhouses below the Super Douluo rank to stabilize themselves, forcing them to retreat from the battlefield.
With two Level 98 powerhouses engaging in battle, the only thing unaffected in mid-air was the Azure Dragon Soul Power pillar of light, which was even larger than Titan's energy pillar.
Any residual Soul Power from Xuan Zi and Titan that approached within ten meters of it would be shattered and dispersed by its energy field.
Seeing this, a huge 'DANGER' sign rose in Mu En's heart. He abruptly turned, grabbing the restless Yan Shaozhe, suppressing his anger, and trembling, he asked:
"Tell me honestly, what did you, what did all of you, do to the Clear Sky Sect's Young Master?!"
To be able to stand unaffected near the battlefield of two Level 98 powerhouses, the Azure Dragon light pillar must contain an existence whose cultivation had reached the human limit—a Level 99 Limit Douluo!
He was certain that person wasn't Long Xiaoyao, Ye Xishui, or any other old geezer he knew, but an unknown entity.
In his current state, even activating the Sea God's Light would make it difficult to achieve a complete victory. If the battle became too intense, his old bones might not be able to bear it.
"Teacher, it wasn't me, it was Xiao Tao. Her Evil Fire flared up, and she attacked Wang Dong and another Outer Courtyard student, Huo Yuhao, when she was disoriented…"
Yan Shaozhe had never seen Mu En so angry, and his face turned deathly pale.
Mu En frowned tightly: "Attack? Didn't they send someone to reprimand us three months ago? Why are they launching such a massive invasion now?"
Yan Shaozhe stammered: "I, I didn't expect it either. That child, Xiao Tao, actually didn't listen to me and targeted Wang Dong again, trying to force the mysterious powerhouse who defeated her back then to appear."
"Then, Xiao Tao and the other two fainted, leaving the scene in ruins. Old Xuan and I were investigating when people from the Clear Sky Sect—they just showed up—"
"You, you two! Oh, my!"
Mu En's face flushed crimson, almost turning purple. He nearly choked with anger, pointing at Yan Shaozhe, about to explode, but for a moment he couldn't find the right words to describe such foolishness.
The first time her Evil Fire flared up and she accidentally injured someone was one thing. But from what Yan Shaozhe was saying, Ma Xiaotao attacked the Clear Sky Sect's Young Master, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao while she was conscious the second time?
Was that a thought process a normal person would have? What exactly had Yan Shaozhe been teaching her all this time?!
It wasn't enough that she didn't apologize, but she attacked again? Was she trying to get herself killed this time?!
Mu En suddenly felt that lying by the Outer Courtyard gate and sunbathing all these years might have made him overlook too much. Not only were there issues with the Sea God Pavilion's legacy, but the student morale was also a huge problem!
Shrek was powerful, but it couldn't be so arrogant as to look down on the world. If everyone, from top to bottom, acted like Ma Xiaotao and made enemies everywhere, attracting powerful forces like the Clear Sky Sect to their doorstep, how many times could Shrek withstand it?
Yan Shaozhe lowered his head and respectfully said, "Teacher, I was wrong. From now on, I will strictly discipline Xiao Tao and never let her act recklessly again—"
"Bang—!"
"Enough! You don't realize you were wrong because you caused a huge disaster this time!"
Mu En glared at Yan Shaozhe, finding him unbearable. He slapped Yan Shaozhe hard across the face, then sighed deeply. His body gradually tensed, preparing to make a move.
He understood clearly that the Clear Sky Sect powerhouse fighting Xuan Zi was an Assault Type Soul Master with a similar power-type to Xuan Zi, but his power surpassed Xuan Zi's, and his cultivation level was also slightly higher.
Given enough time, Xuan Zi was bound to lose.
This incident couldn't be blamed on Yan Shaozhe entirely, but as Ma Xiaotao's teacher, he couldn't escape indirect responsibility, and as Yan Shaozhe's teacher, neither could he.
The Sea God Pavilion would rely on Yan Shaozhe to take over in the future. He had to protect this student, there was no other way.
"Hmph~ Ah!"
In mid-air, Titan roared and unleashed a domineering punch, its force piercing through space, sending the Gluttonous Divine Ox flying backward. The ox's belly arched back as if it were about to fall into the void amidst its bellowing.
"—!—!"
The victorious Titan excitedly pounded its chest, its roars growing wilder as it laughed at Xuan Zi:
"Hahahahaha! Shrek's old fogeys aren't so impressive after all! Hand over Yan Shaozhe quickly! We won't bully the younger generation today, but we will hold him accountable for failing to discipline his student!
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"Ah—"
With a long sigh, Mu En's expression was pained. He activated the Sea God's Light, and his hunched body gradually straightened and stood tall under the influence of Soul Power.
On Sea God Island, the Golden Tree released a soft glow that spread, seemingly slowly but actually quickly, in the blink of an eye rushing into the sky, covering Shrek Academy and even Shrek City.
"Roar~!"
A miraculous scene unfolded. The powerful auras of Xuan Zi and Titan vanished completely under the golden light. The glow caught the flying Gluttonous Divine Ox, and a massive Light Giant Dragon emerged from the golden-hued cloud of light.
Nine Soul Rings—two yellow, one purple, three black, and three red—pulsated on its dragon horns.
A Light Phoenix followed closely beside the giant dragon, which was naturally Yan Shaozhe, having unleashed his Martial Soul True Body.
"I am Mu En, the current Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek. Greetings to the friends from the Clear Sky Sect."
"Hmph!" Titan coldly snorted, saying nothing, and retreated to the side of the Azure Dragon light pillar.
The Azure Dragon light pillar slowly dissipated, and Niu Tian emerged from it, his eyes cold:
"No need for pleasantries. We are here today to seek justice. My second brother has already said it: we demand accountability from Yan Shaozhe for his failure to discipline his student! Don't worry, we won't take his life!"
"If you want to fight, then fight! I, Yan, will exchange a few moves with you. If I lose, I'll accept whatever you decide!" Yan Shaozhe flew out from the side, Light Phoenix Flame sweeping in all directions, his eyes filled with an unyielding spirit.
"Alright, Second Brother, grant him his wish," Niu Tian said coldly.
"Wait!" Mu En lowered a barrier of light, stating firmly:
"Yan Shaozhe is my disciple. If he has made a mistake, as his teacher, I am also partly to blame. If you wish to cause trouble, I am willing to bear it with him."
"You can't bear it. I'll play with you instead."
Niu Tian's eyes were indifferent. Nine terrifying Soul Rings—six black and three red—rose from beneath his feet. His Seventh Soul Ring burst with light, and layers of azure light instantly surged around his body.
The azure light spread across the sky, manifesting a massive Thunder Azure Dragon, no smaller than the Light Giant Dragon.
It spat out thunder and lightning, violently shattering the Sacred Dragon barrier, its dragon claw reaching for Mu En's face.
On the other side, the re-energized Titan chuckled, seizing the opportunity to rush through the barrier. Its giant fists caused large sections of the air to explode, attacking Yan Shaozhe with the force of Mount Tai Pressure.
At this moment, the shadows of the Azure Sky Divine Dragon and the Titan Giant Ape enveloped Shrek City, overwhelming the Light Sacred Dragon and the Light Phoenix.
The Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, led by Xuan Zi, stepped forward to reinforce, but they were either repelled or blocked by Titan and the Clear Sky Sect powerhouses.
The barrier formed by the Sea God's Light was pulverized by the Azure Sky Divine Dragon's thunder, leaving Shrek City exposed, as if it had lost its radiance.
In Shrek City, something seemed to shatter in the hearts of everyone gazing at this scene.
A terrifying thought couldn't help but surge into their minds:
The myth, broken.