(P.S. This chapter may make Su Yunlin seem somewhat impulsive, but it can't be helped. People have tempers. Some can remain cold and ruthless, while others may understand that being cold-blooded would benefit them, yet still cannot bring themselves to do it.)
The official team and reserve team waited together at the academy's front gate.
The seven members of the reserve team had relatively close relationships. Among them, Bei Bei, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong were all disciples of the Tang Sect.
At the moment, they were practicing Tang Sect techniques, while Xu Sanshi continued clinging shamelessly to Jiang Nannan, only to suffer verbal "injuries" from her in return.
Su Yunlin watched the group practicing the Tang Sect secret arts.
Last night, Wang Dong had clung to him nonstop, trying to convince him to join the Tang Sect.
She had used every trick imaginable—kissing him, acting spoiled, acting cute—almost succeeding.
Fortunately, Su Yunlin had been one step better and refused to give in.
Even if Tang San might one day become his father-in-law, working for his future father-in-law for free was absolutely impossible.
Go use your Child of Destiny instead.
Don't expect me to work for nothing.
Next came Elder Xuan's usual motivational speech.
Still, Su Yunlin had to admit one thing—Shrek Academy's insistence on eradicating evil was genuinely admirable.
With Shrek Academy's strength and foundation, they could easily have remained detached from worldly affairs.
Yet they still upheld the banner of justice and actively eliminated evil across the Douluo Continent.
Of course, a towering tree attracts the wind.
Every time the Shrek Supervision Team cracked down harshly, it inevitably angered certain nobles.
As a result, the three nations of the Douluo Continent had secretly begun forming anti-Shrek alliances behind the scenes.
In the end, it was because Shrek Academy had interfered with their interests and prevented them from continuing their abuses unchecked.
Wasn't the Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago the same?
It had gathered massive numbers of Spirit Masters under its banner, causing the two great empires to fear it deeply.
Any top-tier force would eventually become the target of everyone else.
Su Yunlin suddenly wondered whether he should eventually unify the entire Douluo Continent—and even the Sun Moon Continent as well.
If the world were unified under one rule, then wars driven by the selfish interests of rulers might no longer happen.
But after a moment, he shook his head.
That road was still far too distant.
He barely had any people under his command.
The entire Blacknight Duke's Estate only possessed eight hundred private soldiers.
Eventually, Elder Xuan asked the seven reserve team members whether they wished to join the Supervision Team.
The other six answered in unison.
"Join!"
Only Su Yunlin hesitated briefly before speaking as well.
"Join."
'Sigh... I really boarded a pirate ship this time.'
Next came their very first Supervision Team mission.
Ma Xiaotao explained the mission details while Wang Yan distributed equipment.
After receiving his equipment, Su Yunlin stared at it in disbelief.
This was way too crude.
A uniform, a mask, a cloak...
And a distress flare.
"Wait a second!"
Su Yunlin directly interrupted Ma Xiaotao before turning toward Elder Xuan.
"Elder Xuan, this is the Supervision Team equipment?"
Elder Xuan looked confused.
"Yes. What's wrong?"
Su Yunlin frowned deeply before speaking coldly.
"I'd like to ask something."
"How exactly does this equipment guarantee the safety of the Supervisors?"
"If the Supervision Team exists to protect the continent on behalf of the academy, then why doesn't the academy provide these students with more protection?"
Dai Yueheng frowned slightly.
"Junior Brother Su, being a Supervisor is an honor. How could—"
"I'm talking. Since when was it your turn to interrupt? Shut up."
Dai Yueheng was instantly choked silent.
He hadn't expected Su Yunlin's temper to be this explosive.
Su Yunlin looked back toward Elder Xuan.
"Does the academy simply not treat students' lives as lives?"
"The Supervisors' memorial stone is filled with the names of students who died during missions."
"So why not work to reduce casualties?"
"In the past, Spirit Masters only had their Martial Souls to rely on."
"But now soul tools exist."
"Would carrying high-quality defensive soul tools for protection really hurt?"
"Is Shrek Academy actually lacking this little bit of money?"
"Or is Shrek Academy's glory built upon young students gambling their lives to uphold it?"
For a moment, Elder Xuan found himself speechless.
What could he even say?
He simply couldn't argue against Su Yunlin.
And he obviously couldn't beat Su Yunlin up either.
After all, Su Yunlin's intentions genuinely stemmed from concern for the academy.
So what reason would he have to strike him?
"What exactly are you planning to do?" Elder Xuan finally asked.
Su Yunlin glanced at him before pulling out the soul tools he had collected earlier from the Soul Tool Department.
"Class 6 defensive soul tools."
"One for each person."
He began distributing them immediately.
All six reserve team members accepted theirs without hesitation.
After all, this was the first time they had ever seen Su Yunlin this furious.
None of them wanted to provoke him right now.
However, the inner court disciples hesitated instead of accepting them.
"My words not clear enough?" Su Yunlin's voice turned icy.
"Anyone who refuses to take a soul tool can forget about participating in this Soul Master Tournament."
"And forget about carrying out Supervision Team missions too."
"Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're inner court disciples!"
"You're all defeated opponents!"
"Ma Xiaotao already lost to me yesterday."
"I'm the commander now."
"Follow orders!"
The moment those words fell, anger erupted across the faces of the seven inner court disciples.
They all possessed their own pride.
How could they willingly obey some brat younger than themselves?
"Fine. Still refusing?"
"In that case—come out, Dark Devilgod Tiger!"
Su Yunlin directly summoned the Dark Devilgod Tiger.
A terrifyingly majestic Dark Devilgod Tiger appeared behind him instantly.
An overwhelming pressure descended upon the seven inner court disciples.
"Accept the defensive soul tools and carry out the mission."
"Or let me cripple you and leave you behind at Shrek Academy to recover."
"Choose."
Su Yunlin's eyes were ice-cold while the Dark Devilgod Tiger's scarlet gaze locked onto the seven inner court disciples.
These inner court disciples had all experienced countless dangerous situations before.
Especially Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, who had completed many Supervision Team missions.
But this was the first time in their lives they had been suppressed by a younger junior disciple.
Elder Xuan himself was utterly stunned.
A genuine sixty-thousand-year Dark Devilgod Tiger.
Even he, a Rank 98 Transcendent Douluo, would need to temporarily avoid the edge of such a terrifying creature.
He never imagined Su Yunlin would be this ruthless.
Actually summoning a Dark Devilgod Tiger directly...
What kind of method was this?
And judging by its behavior, the beast actually obeyed Su Yunlin.
What a complete monster.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!—
In the next instant, several figures descended from the sky above the academy gates.
They were elders from the Sea God Pavilion.
Earlier, they had sensed an immensely powerful and evil aura appearing at Shrek Academy's entrance.
"Xuan Zi, what happened?" Elder Song asked.
Elder Xuan quickly explained everything that had just occurred.
After listening, Elder Song nodded slightly before patting Su Yunlin's shoulder.
"You did well."
Then she swept her gaze across the seven inner court disciples.
"Did you all hear what Su Yunlin said?"
"This is the latest order from Sea God Pavilion."
"From now on, all Supervisors carrying out missions must equip multiple soul tools."
"Defensive soul tools are mandatory."
"Anyone who disobeys this order will be expelled from the inner court."
"Understood?"
"Yes!"
The seven inner court disciples no longer dared resist.
They immediately equipped the defensive soul tools.
Seeing their obedience, Elder Song nodded in satisfaction before turning toward Su Yunlin with a smile.
"Well then, little Yunlin. Are you satisfied now?"
Su Yunlin recalled the Dark Devilgod Tiger and took a deep breath.
"As expected, it still takes you elders to handle things properly."
"But what was that 'latest Sea God Pavilion order' just now?"
Elder Song smiled faintly.
"That was Elder Mu's order."
"And it is to be enforced without exception."
"I will personally oversee it."
"Elder Mu has entered seclusion and temporarily handed control of Sea God Pavilion to me."
Then she looked toward Elder Xuan.
"Xuan Zi, the tournament matters are still your responsibility."
"Understood." Elder Xuan nodded before asking curiously, "Why did Elder Mu suddenly enter seclusion?"
Elder Song shook her head.
"No idea."
"After all, none of us are Limit Douluos."
"How could we possibly understand the world seen by a Limit Douluo?"
Su Yunlin returned to the group and slowly exhaled.
Suddenly, a soft hand gently grasped his own.
He turned his head.
Wang Dong was looking at him with a gentle smile.
'Whatever you do... I'll support you.'
Su Yunlin smiled faintly.
He understood what she meant immediately.
Then he nodded seriously.
"Mm."
"It's good to have you."
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