Chapter 85 The Soul Master Competition is imminent! Xuanzi: This time I must win!
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, the suffocating silence lasted for a long time.
Yan Shaozhe stood beside Mu En. Although he did not speak, his heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer, and he felt an indescribable sense of loss.
As the dean of the Martial Soul Department, he understood better than anyone the importance of reputation to Shrek Academy.
This time, in order to win back Liu Yuan, Xuanzi apologized with a bundle of thorns on his back, and Mu En personally took action, even causing such a huge commotion in front of the Body Sect's mountain gate.
This kind of thing can't be kept secret at all. There are probably countless eyes watching this place now. In a few days, the entire Douluo Continent will know the news that Shrek Academy's humble plea for peace was resolutely rejected.
"His reputation was lost, his dignity was shattered, and in the end he couldn't even catch a glimpse of Liu Yuan."
Yan Shaozhe sighed inwardly.
If Liu Yuan can be brought back, then all these sacrifices can be glorified as "a deep love for talent" or "putting the greater good first," and Shrek can still maintain its sacred status.
But now, they have not only lost Liu Yuan, the future Limit Douluo, but also shown the whole world Shrek Academy's weakness and mistakes.
This feeling of defeat, of losing both his wife and his army, made Yan Shaozhe's heart ache so much that it almost bled. He couldn't even imagine what kind of public pressure the college would face in the upcoming admissions season.
However, Moon, sitting in the main seat, looked sorrowful but clearly did not want to linger any longer on this topic that made everyone uncomfortable.
He knew very well that things had come to this point, and dwelling on past failures would only further demoralize the troops.
"Forget it, let's leave it at that. Let's not bring it up again."
Moon slowly raised his head, his voice weary yet carrying an undeniable resolve: "Instead of dwelling on irreparable losses, let's look to the future."
"I remember that the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament will begin soon, won't it?"
Upon hearing the words "Soul Master Competition," the elders, who had been feeling dejected, perked up slightly.
This is the core battlefield where Shrek Academy has maintained its honor for ten thousand years, and it is also the best stage to prove to the continent that Shrek is still powerful.
A staff member responsible for the college's external affairs immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly, and reported the specific details:
"Reporting to Elder Mu, this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is hosted by the Star Luo Empire, and the venue is set in Star Luo City."
"The pre-registration for all the major academies has basically ended. As the defending champion, Shrek Academy has the right to directly enter the main competition. There are less than two months left until the official start date."
After listening to the report, Moon closed his eyes and pondered for a moment.
He was pondering who would be the most suitable leader for Shrek during this special period when Shrek's reputation was at its lowest point.
At this critical juncture, the team leader must not only possess the strength to dominate the entire field, but also have a heart determined to defend the honor of the academy to the death.
Before Mu En could even call out names, Xuan Zi, who had been sitting at the lower end of the table, silent and resentful, suddenly stood up.
"Elder Mu, please give me a chance. I will personally lead the team in this competition!"
Xuanzi's voice was somewhat hurried, even carrying a sense of desperate resolve.
At this moment, Xuanzi desperately needed an opportunity to make amends.
The loss of face he suffered in front of the Body Sect's gate, and the crushing of his dignity, made him feel an unprecedented sense of frustration.
He was obsessed with the idea that as long as he could lead Shrek Academy to victory in this Soul Master Competition and once again demonstrate that undisputed dominance, all the rumors and gossip across the continent would subside.
In Xuanzi's logic, people will only remember the final winner.
As long as Shrek remains the champion, the incident of him kneeling will be forgotten, and he will once again become the hero who protected the team.
Not only to wash away his personal shame, but also for the sake of Shrek's precarious reputation, he had to personally lead the team to ensure everything went smoothly.
"I will bring the best reserve team and the best starting team of this year. As long as I am here, the championship will never fall into the hands of others." Xuanzi stared intently at Mu En, his eyes full of longing.
Mu En looked at Xuan Zi's bloodshot eyes and remained silent for a long time.
He knew that Xuanzi's current mental state was somewhat extreme, but he also understood that Shrek Academy really needed a big victory to dispel the gloom brought about by the Liu Yuan incident.
"I hope you will not disappoint my expectations, nor will you betray the honor of Shrek Academy." Moon finally nodded slowly, agreeing to Xuanzi's request.
"I will certainly not fail in my mission!"
Xuanzi immediately agreed loudly, and then without lingering, he turned around and strode away from the Sea God Pavilion.
Back in her office, Xuanzi ripped off the remaining thorns from her body.
He ignored the reopened wounds and immediately summoned several trusted staff members, coldly instructing them on three things:
"First, immediately compile a list of all the academies that have the opportunity to participate in this competition. I will review the composition of each of them."
"Second, activate all external surveillance agents and monitor the training activities of these academies closely, especially whether they possess any hidden trump cards."
"Third, and most importantly," Xuanzi's eyes flashed with a cold light, "pay close attention to the Heavenly Soul Empire and keep a close eye on the Body Sect's movements. I need to determine whether that Liu Yuan… will represent the Heavenly Soul Empire or the Body Sect in the competition!"
The staff sensed the chilling killing intent emanating from Xuanzi and, not daring to ask any further questions, immediately obeyed and left.
On the other side...
Far away, within the Body Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
Sect Master Du Busi was sitting in the main seat, holding a secret letter that had just been delivered by a royal envoy. The envelope bore the personal seal of Emperor Tianhun.
Du Busi opened the letter, quickly glanced through it, then frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Seeing this, Elder Chen asked with some curiosity, "Sect Master, what did His Majesty the Emperor say in the letter? Judging from your expression, you seem to be in a dilemma?"
Poison Undying placed the letter on the table, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the surface, and spoke softly:
"The Emperor inquired in his letter whether we should arrange for Liu Yuan and Long Aotian to participate in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament."
Poison Immortal paused, his tone tinged with consideration: "His Majesty believes that Liu Yuan is now the empire's prospective son-in-law and also the successor of our sect. If we can take this opportunity to make a name for ourselves before the entire continent, it will not only benefit the empire but also allow Liu Yuan to accumulate more prestige."
Upon hearing this, Elder Chen's expression also turned serious: "Liu Yuan's talent and strength are beyond question. If he were to participate, the chances of winning the championship would be very high. However... Shrek Academy will definitely participate. If Liu Yuan were to face off against someone from Shrek Academy on that field, it would probably cause quite a stir."
Du Busi looked out the window, a deep light flashing in his eyes: "Shrek? Mu En just left not long ago, so I'm not worried about him. What I'm thinking about is that Liu Yuan is currently in a critical period of trying to break through to level 50 and attempt a second awakening. Is participating in this kind of competition a training experience for him, or a distraction?"
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