Chapter 134 Heading to the Star Dou Great Forest, Xuanzi and Huo Yuhao Reconcile!
The air inside the hall seemed somewhat stagnant following the assertion that the poison would not kill.
Long Aotian, Chen Lu, Wang Yanfeng, and the others exchanged glances. Although the shock in their eyes had not completely faded, after repeatedly pondering the explanation of the poison that could not be killed, the initial feeling of "outrageousness" gradually transformed into a near-numb acceptance.
"Is that so..." Chen Lu murmured to himself.
Indeed, the statement that "poison cannot kill" is not wrong.
When Liu Yuan broke through to the Soul Master realm and absorbed his fourth soul ring, he had already absorbed a level of 45,000 years, exceeding his previous level. During his two months of seclusion, Liu Yuan not only reached level 50 in soul power, but more importantly, he possessed the Life Gold, a top-tier treasure that could continuously reshape his meridians and provide endless vitality.
In the understanding of the Soul Master world, the biggest obstacle to absorbing a Soul Ring lies in the body's resilience and the mental impact.
Now, with the protection of the Life Gold in his body and the assistance of the Double Pupils in his spiritual power, Liu Yuan has become extraordinary. Therefore, logically, there is no longer an insurmountable gap for him to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring.
Even so, the mere thought of that scene still stirred up a storm of emotions within everyone.
Is the fifth spirit ring a red 100,000-year spirit ring?
This kind of thing, in the entire ten thousand years of history of the Douluo Continent, is probably like a scorpion defecating—unique.
Even those brilliant predecessors mostly lingered in the realm of ten-thousand-year soul rings at the Soul King stage.
But Liu Yuan...
"If Senior Brother Liu Yuan really succeeds, then his improvement in strength will probably be beyond what is measured by ordinary standards." Wang Yanfeng took a deep breath, his eyes filled with hope.
"The strength of the soul skills brought by a 100,000-year soul ring is a qualitative leap. What's more, a 100,000-year soul beast will produce a soul bone 100% of the time. At that time, with the double boost from the soul ring and the soul bone... I really don't know how high Senior Brother Liu Yuan's combat power will reach."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
They were initially somewhat apprehensive about the next Soul Master Competition, knowing that Shrek Academy would definitely launch a fierce counterattack. However, seeing Liu Yuan's unreasonable rate of growth, their deepest anticipation completely overwhelmed their worries.
Du Bu Si looked at the faces full of fighting spirit and then withdrew his gaze with satisfaction.
He turned his head to look at Liu Yuan, his eyes revealing a domineering and resolute look.
"Now that the goal is clear, there's no need to waste any more time here," Poison Undying said with a wave of his hand.
"Liu Yuan, come with me to the Star Dou Great Forest. This time, I will kill anyone who gets in my way. Even if that old dragon Di Tian is unhappy, I will still capture that space beast for you!"
Liu Yuan nodded slightly to everyone, then replied to Du Busi in a deep voice, "Yes, let's go!"
Without alerting any further sect forces, the two transformed into two streaks of light and, under the reverent gazes of Long Aotian and the others, instantly disappeared into the depths of the Body Sect's clouds, heading straight for the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Meanwhile, Liu Yuan embarks on a new journey to become stronger.
Thousands of miles away, at Shrek Academy, inside the Sea God Pavilion.
Although the atmosphere here is no longer as grim as it was during Xuanzi's trial a few days ago, a lingering dark cloud still hangs over it.
Today, something unexpected yet perfectly logical happened at the Sea God Pavilion.
Mu En, the supreme controller of Shrek Academy, actually summoned Xuan Zi, who had just been tortured and was still weak, and Huo Yuhao, who was in a period of confusion, to the meeting hall under the Golden Tree at the same time.
At this moment, Mu En sat at the head of the table, his silver hair appearing somewhat dim under the faint light of the soul energy lamp.
He looked at the two people standing below him, one was his nephew, whom he had known for many years, and the other was his last disciple, on whom he had placed high hopes. Both of them had an inexplicable sense of estrangement in their expressions.
Mu En knew very well that after the crushing defeat at Xingluo Square and the cold reception on the way back, Huo Yuhao's confidence in Xuanzi's leadership had been greatly shaken.
Xuanzi, due to his own dereliction of duty and the humiliation he suffered, appeared both embarrassed and somewhat morbidly harsh when facing these disciples.
This discord between the generals and the disciples is a potentially fatal poison for Shrek Academy right now.
Moon coughed lightly, his aged voice echoing in the empty attic, carrying a gentle tone that sought to soothe all the pain.
"I know that you two were not in a good mood this time because of the unexpected events and unpleasant changes that happened."
Mu En slowly opened his eyes, his gaze shifting back and forth between Xuan Zi and Huo Yuhao.
"But...you must remember, Shrek Academy has never belonged to any one person. You are currently the most outstanding core students in our academy, carrying the hopes for the future;"
"The other is the most important elder in the Sea God Pavilion, who is the pillar supporting the academy's framework at this stage. There is nothing that cannot be overcome, and there is no conflict worth wasting time on internal strife at such a critical moment."
Mu En paused, his tone carrying a hint of pleading: "Today, I will step in and resolve this conflict for you. Whatever unpleasant things happened in Star Luo City or on the way back, that's all in the past. For my sake, give Shrek a chance to regroup and make up."
After hearing Mu En's almost pleading matchmaking, Xuanzi and Huo Yuhao, who had been silent, both showed slight changes in their expressions.
In truth, both of them were extremely willing to reconcile deep down; they just lacked a proper way to do so.
For Huo Yuhao, witnessing Liu Yuan's unparalleled divine power with his double pupils in Xingluo Square made him yearn to become stronger than anyone else.
The shortcut to becoming stronger still lies in the hands of Shrek Academy and in the hands of Xuanzi, who possesses the strongest combat power below the Limit Douluo level. He needs the academy's resources, but even more so, he needs Xuanzi's full support in acquiring his spirit rings.
For Xuanzi, the "five-year championship" order that Mu En gave him was like a guillotine hanging over his neck.
He knew very well that Ma Xiaotao and the others would be too old for the next competition, and the only chance for a comeback lay with Huo Yuhao, a genius with exceptional attributes and twin martial souls. Without Huo Yuhao's full cooperation, he would have no chance of defeating the monstrous Liu Yuan five years later.
"Elder Mu, it was Xuanzi's mistake that caused the children to suffer." Xuanzi spoke first, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of regret. He turned to look at Huo Yuhao, the gloom in his eyes temporarily masked by the kindness of an elder.
"Yuhao, I assure you, such a mistake will never happen again. The future of Shrek Academy depends on you."
Upon seeing this, Huo Yuhao immediately bowed and said sincerely, "Elder Xuan, you flatter me. I have never blamed you. I only regret that I am not strong enough to share the burden for the academy. From now on, I will definitely cultivate diligently and never let you and my teacher down."
Seeing the two shake hands and make peace again in front of him, Mu En's tense expression finally relaxed a bit, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good, very good." Moon nodded slightly. "Now that we've made up, let's focus all our energy on the important things. What we need is not just reconciliation, but also strength."
Under the witness of the Sea God Pavilion, Huo Yuhao and Xuanzi made a vow together.
"In the next Soul Master Competition, we must defeat the Body Sect and Liu Yuan in front of everyone!" Xuanzi's voice was filled with a morbid obsession.
"We will reclaim all the glory that belongs to Shrek Academy and shut up all those who mocked us!"
Huo Yuhao clenched his fists, the image of Liu Yuan with double pupils flashing through his mind, then covered by a layer of resolute frost.
"I will give everything for the glory of Shrek Academy!"
(End of chapter)