After the first day of the Soul Master Tournament ended, although Shrek Academy successfully advanced, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Dai Huabin all looked gloomy and silent.
Because they had realized—Shrek Academy was no longer the unrivaled force they once believed themselves to be.
It wasn't just the Sun and Moon Imperial Soul Tool Academy that was strong; there were numerous sects participating this time whose overall strength far surpassed Shrek's.
Whether it was the Body Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, or their old nemesis, the Holy Spirit Sect—none were forces Shrek could compare to now.
At this rate, forget winning the championship—even reaching the semifinals would be a miracle.
Shrek's strongest, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, were only Soul Emperors.
Among the many academies and sects, Soul Emperors were common, and even Soul Sages appeared frequently.
That harsh reality made every member of Shrek deeply worried about how far they could go in this tournament.
After returning to the hotel and seeing everyone's dejected faces, Xuanzi said in a low voice:
"Don't worry. Before we came, Elder Mu already said—this tournament isn't about results. Just show your true strength, and that's enough."
"What happened in the last tournament must never happen again."
At those words, even Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi were stunned, as were Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo.
Was Xuanzi serious? The man who used to push them mercilessly for victory at all costs… now saying results didn't matter?
Five years ago, it was precisely because Xuanzi demanded that Shrek must win the championship no matter what that things spiraled out of control—Ma Xiaotao was forced to accept the evil fire, and Shrek's reputation was shattered.
Could it be… Xuanzi had finally come to his senses?Had he realized Shrek wasn't invincible after all?
Of course not.
The truth was—Xuanzi now only wanted Shrek Academy to lose quickly, so Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo would withdraw the students and leave the Sun and Moon Empire. That way, he'd have his chance—to unleash chaos and kill Huo Yuhao himself.
Seeing their confused expressions, Xuanzi didn't bother explaining. He simply said,
"Alright, go rest. Prepare for the next match."
Without waiting for their response, he turned and left.
As they watched his back fade into the corridor, Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo exchanged worried looks. Something about his behavior was… wrong.
And indeed, their suspicions were correct.
Later that night, Xuanzi silently slipped out of the hotel and made his way to the Holy Spirit Sect's quarters. After locating Zhongli Wu, he immediately transmitted a voice message:
"Zhongli Wu, it's Xuanzi. Come out—I have an important matter to discuss."
Zhongli Wu, who had been preparing to rest, immediately grew alert upon hearing that voice. But soon, he relaxed.
They were both rank 98 Super Douluo. Though Xuanzi was older by a century, his strength wasn't above his own.
So—what was this old monster up to, coming to him in the middle of the night?
When Zhongli Wu, wrapped in his black cloak, appeared before Xuanzi, he noticed another man standing beside him. After thinking for a moment, he recognized him—the same person he'd seen among the Clear Sky Sect's supporters earlier.
Zhongli Wu raised an eyebrow and said with a smirk, "Xuanzi, what's this about?"
Not only Zhongli Wu but also the man beside him—Titan—was curious what Xuanzi wanted.
Though Titan had once been a soul beast and now lived in seclusion with the Clear Sky Sect, he still despised evil soul masters like Zhongli Wu.
If the Holy Spirit Sect hadn't kept their distance from the Clear Sky Sect all this time, Titan and Niu Tian would've crushed them long ago.
Under their questioning gazes, Xuanzi didn't bother with small talk. He spoke directly:
"Titan, Zhongli Wu—you both saw what the Sun and Moon Academy's Huo Yuhao is capable of. His talent is monstrous! In just five short years, he's gone from a Soul King to a Soul Douluo. If we let him keep growing, he'll become one of the strongest beings on the continent!"
"And when that happens, do you think the Sun and Moon Empire will stay quiet? No—they'll start a war, trying to conquer the whole continent!"
"You both know, during the last tournament, Elder Mu himself was suppressed by Kong Deming—a Super Douluo—using soul tools. The Sun and Moon Empire's technology is far beyond what we imagined."
"When war breaks out, none of us will be spared. So I propose we strike first—kill Huo Yuhao before it's too late!"
"What do you say?"
As soon as Xuanzi finished, he studied their faces closely.
And sure enough, both Titan and Zhongli Wu frowned slightly, clearly considering his words.
Sensing an opening, Xuanzi prepared to press harder—
—but Titan spoke first, his arms crossed.
"I've got no interest in Huo Yuhao. I won't be joining this little scheme. But…" His eyes narrowed. "If you're planning to make a move on him, I might take the opportunity to reclaim Wang Dong'er."
"Don't forget, Xuanzi—Shrek owes me that much."
Xuanzi's expression stiffened. He wanted to refute it—but under Titan's gaze, he couldn't.
If Titan refused to participate, then it'd be just him and Zhongli Wu. And against so many rank 9 soul engineers protecting Huo Yuhao, their odds were… abysmal.
Still, if Titan acted to take Wang Dong'er away, that would divert attention—giving them a window to strike.
Xuanzi nodded quickly. "Fine. We'll split up. Zhongli Wu and I will handle Huo Yuhao—you just make sure you get Wang Dong'er out safely."
Titan gave him a long, unreadable look, then stood up to leave.
"Good. But Xuanzi—if you disappoint me again, maybe I won't kill you for Mu En's sake… but I'll make damn sure you can never fight again."
As he departed, Titan's expression turned cold.
He wasn't planning to attack Huo Yuhao—not because he doubted the boy's talent, but because he knew who was by his side.
Gu Yuena—the Silver Dragon King, ruler of all soul beasts.
Just from watching her earlier that day, Titan knew—if Xuanzi and Zhongli Wu really dared to attack Huo Yuhao, they wouldn't just fail. They'd die horribly.
Wang Dong'er mattered to him—but to Gu Yuena, Huo Yuhao was everything.
Let the fools distract her; he'd seize Wang Dong'er and disappear forever.
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