Douluo Dalu II—Chapter 72: We at Shrek Don't Cause Trouble, But We Are Not Afraid of Trouble!
After saying these words, Huo Yuhao began to deploy tactics. A moment later, Jing Hongchen led them out of the hotel and headed to Star Luo Square. They would continue the college round-robin tournament today. Once they won, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy would be able to enter the next round.
Shrek Academy.
Mu En lay on a chair, looking at the Sea God Lake not far away, and said lightly, "Shaozhe, do you think I am too indulgent toward Xuan Zi? Now Shrek Academy has been accused of cheating, but to cover it up, Xuan Zi chose to have the academy withdraw from the competition! Even in the history of Shrek Academy, this is an unprecedented event. Honestly, I think he went too far."
Yan Shaozhe stood behind Mu En, a helpless look on his face. He gritted his teeth and explained, "Teacher, Master Xuan is thinking about the eternal glory of the academy."
As for what Mu En said about indulgence, Yan Shaozhe thought, would it be okay if he didn't indulge? After all, Master Xuan is the second strongest person in Shrek Academy. Moreover, once Mu En dies, Master Xuan will have to serve as the leader of the Sea God Pavilion to deter villains!
Of course, Yan Shaozhe hopes that Mu En can live longer. On one hand, it is because he does not want his teacher to die; on the other hand, he is not confident in Xuan Zi's current ability to handle things.
These days, the news of the "shady dealings" that Shrek Academy encountered in the Soul Fighting Competition has spread to the academy. Everyone was very excited, wanting to ask the Star Luo Empire for an explanation.
Yan Shaozhe knows the truth about the so-called "conspiracy" very well, but he cannot tell it. If the truth is exposed, Shrek's reputation will be damaged. This is something he doesn't want to see.
"The so-called ten thousand years of glory is an invisible shackle placed on each of us. Compared to the ten thousand years of glory, I think the growth of the children is more important!"
Mu En sighed, stretched out his hand, and pointed at a group of students near the Sea God Lake. "Look at these children who have been bound by glory for thousands of years. What have they become now?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe immediately looked in the direction that Mu En pointed. The Shrek Academy students had already put up a banner with a simple slogan: "Say No to the Shady Dealings of this Soul Fighting Contest! We at Shrek don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of it either!"
These students held banners and walked as if they were in a parade, shouting slogans: "Protect the glory of Shrek to the death!"
Yan Shaozhe looked at this scene, stunned for a moment, then said, "Teacher, this is only because the students are proud of Shrek Academy, so they are doing this.
However, I must say that according to Shrek tradition, those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre. In the future, I will specifically look for these students and correct their misconception of avoiding trouble."
Mu En shook his head and sighed. "Don't you think it's ironic? It was the academy that made the mistake first, but because of your concealment, the organizer, the Star Luo Empire, has now been blamed. Even if they arrange for someone to take the blame, they still can't calm the students' anger."
"The students' feelings towards the academy are sincere. If one day they learn the truth about the so-called shady dealings, the glorious image of Shrek Academy in their hearts will suddenly collapse! Once a lie appears, more lies must be used to cover it up! But falsehoods will reveal their true colors one day!"
Yan Shaozhe thought about it carefully for a moment. He knew that what Mu En said made sense, but the academy was in a difficult situation now. It couldn't simply expel Xuan Zi and state to cut ties with him immediately!
If they did this, it would be equivalent to completely blaming Xuan Zi. Although the blame was indeed on Xuan Zi, even Mu En would not fully blame him because Xuan Zi was the pillar he left for Shrek Academy, and he could not afford to lose him!
Therefore, even if Xuan Zi made mistakes one after another, Mu En could only endure it! Otherwise, with Xuan Zi's numerous crimes, he, as the leader of the Sea God Pavilion, would severely punish Xuan Zi no matter how calm his character was!
Yan Shaozhe had no choice but to say respectfully, "Teacher, I can't see the distant future like you do. I can only grasp the present as much as possible! Even if this is a lie, for the sake of Shrek Academy, I can only do my best to make it true!"
Mu En was silent for a while, then he sighed and said, "Forget it, Shaozhe. You have grown up and have your ideas. Before the end of the Soul Fighting Competition, you should go to Star Luo City and discuss the exchange student issue with the people of the Sun Moon Empire."
"Exchange student?"
"Yes, I have been to the Sun and Moon once. I was shocked by the development of soul guidance devices there. There are even soul guidance devices that can threaten my life.
There is no doubt that the era of soul guidance devices is about to arrive. In such a tide of the times, even Shrek Academy cannot stay out of it. Therefore, I hope that the students of the academy can learn some advanced soul guidance knowledge in the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy."
Yan Shaozhe was a little surprised when he heard this. He had always looked down on soul-guidance devices. After all, no matter how powerful a soul guidance device was, it was still just an external force. He did not expect that a soul guidance device capable of threatening a level 99 Ultimate Douluo would come into existence.
After thinking for a moment, Yan Shaozhe immediately said respectfully, "Yes, Teacher!"
"Well, then I'll leave this matter to you, Shaozhe. I trust you to handle it."
Star Luo Square.
The audience area was crowded, and noisy voices could be heard everywhere.
Xu Jiawei looked at everyone and used the soul amplifier to say, "Today's Soul Fighting Competition will be held as usual. This competition adheres to the principles of fairness and justice, so a new soul guidance rule has been added."
He then continued to introduce the new rules for soul guidance devices. There was no doubt that this new rule restricting soul cannons caused an uproar, and many viewers began to discuss it. However, Xu Jiawei knew that these complaints would not impact the overall situation.
Xuan Zi was standing next to Xu Jiawei at this moment. He was drinking, squinting his eyes, and a look of contentment appeared on his face. For him, standing next to Xu Jiawei was not to protect the other party's safety, but to gain a better perspective.
From atop the imperial city, he could have a clear view of the competition stage below, and naturally see whether the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy was cheating. If the other party cheats, he will not hold back!
Near the competition stage.
At this moment, Ma Rulong, the team leader, had finished drawing lots and walked back. "Our opponent is the Dou Spirit Imperial High-level Soul Master Academy. They are the first soul master academy in the Dou Spirit Empire and can be considered a strong team. However, they are still not strong enough to face us, the Sun Moon team."
"Dou Spirit Imperial Academy of Advanced Soul Masters." Huo Yuhao briefly recalled this academy. He remembered that the academy's trump card was the Thunder Cannon. However, in the end, the academy was unable to use this trump card.
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