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What was the impression people had of the Star Luo Imperial Family? Aside from their signature fusion technique, the Netherworld White Tiger, it was their domineering behavior.
Of course, they weren't the only ones on the continent who acted arrogantly. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the Hao Tian Sect were just as overbearing.
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Hand over the "Control" technique?
A self-created purple-grade technique, even a castrated version of it—facing a life-or-death situation, Chu Chengzhou wasn't entirely opposed to negotiating.
But here's the problem: with the Star Luo Imperial Family's style of conduct, would handing over the technique really resolve everything? Absolutely not!
From the perspective of the Star Luo Imperial Family, once they obtained the technique, killing him to silence him would be the most logical step. After all, why leave a witness who might later seek revenge by calling in reinforcements?
And if he didn't have any backing? Then the Imperial Family could monopolize the technique for themselves.
For the Star Luo Imperial Family, silencing him was a move with benefits and no drawbacks—it was inevitable.
"Elder, I am Flender, principal of Shrek Academy in the Kingdom of Balak. Your family's Dai Mubai is also enrolled in our academy. Could you perhaps make an exception?"
Flender stepped forward, shielding Chu Chengzhou behind him, his expression grave.
Flender intended to use their connection to avoid conflict.
However, before Dai Sheng could respond, the massive Netherworld White Tiger dissolved its fusion technique, revealing two young men and women nearby.
The woman wore tight black-purple leather, her fair skin, beautiful face, and long legs accentuating her fiery figure. The young man was tall, handsome, and bore a striking resemblance to Dai Mubai.
They were none other than Dai Weisi, the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire, and his fiancée, Zhu Zhu Yun, the eldest daughter of the Netherworld Zhu family.
"So you're the Flender who took in my 'good' younger brother?"
Dai Weisi raised an eyebrow, speaking to Flender with a hint of amusement.
"And you are?"
Seeing how similar Dai Weisi looked to Dai Mubai, Flender adjusted his glasses, curiosity flickering across his face.
"Dai Weisi, the older brother of my 'good' younger brother!"
Dai Weisi crossed his arms, emphasizing the words "good younger brother."
Instantly, Flender's expression changed. Dai Mubai's older brother? Wasn't he one of Dai Mubai's enemies?!
Flender naturally knew some of the inside story about why Dai Mubai, the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, had traveled thousands of miles to enroll at Shrek Academy.
"Sixth Elder, this man is the main instigator of the internal strife within our Star Luo Imperial Family. Why not capture him and hand him over to His Majesty for judgment?"
Dai Weisi's tone turned icy as he pointed at Flender, addressing the nearby Dai Sheng.
Hadn't his "good" younger brother run off to Shrek Academy? Conveniently, today they'd encountered Flender, the principal of Shrek Academy, in the Star Dou Forest. He could pin a false accusation on Flender and eliminate him, leaving his younger brother without any support!
Moreover, Sixth Elder was close to him and one of his supporters in the Imperial Elder Council. With an eight-ring Soul Douluo's strength, capturing Flender shouldn't be a problem.
As soon as these words were spoken, before Dai Sheng could act, Flender grabbed Chu Chengzhou and, at the fastest speed of his life, activated his martial soul attachment. Then, flapping his eagle wings, he shot into the air at breakneck speed.
Though Flender couldn't defeat an eight-ring Soul Douluo, he was a flying-type Soul Sage. When it came to escaping, could a White Tiger Soul Douluo really outpace him?
Flender's speed was incredible. By the time Dai Sheng, Dai Weisi, and Zhu Zhu Yun realized what was happening, he was already dozens of meters away.
Seeing Flender flee without hesitation, taking Chu Chengzhou with him, Dai Sheng grew furious.
"ROAR—!"
A tiger's roar echoed as Dai Sheng activated his White Tiger martial soul.
Immediately, his sixth soul ring lit up, and amidst a surge of soul power, a brilliant white light enveloped his sharp right claw. He then swiped through the air toward Flender and Chu Chengzhou in the distance.
In an instant, a massive golden claw shadow filled with endless sharpness burst forth.
Flender, being experienced, sensed the intense soul power fluctuations behind him and immediately flapped his wings to dodge to the right without hesitation.
The next moment, the golden claw narrowly missed Flender's eagle wings, brushing past them. A few eagle feathers fell from the sky, dissolving into soul power in midair.
"Hmph~!"
Failing to land a hit, Dai Sheng frowned, thought for a moment, then coldly snorted. He retracted his martial soul and made no attempt to pursue.
There was no helping it. Though his strength surpassed Flender's, he was an offensive-type Soul Douluo, and speed wasn't his forte. Moreover, he lacked long-range attack capabilities. With Flender seizing the initiative and determined to escape, there was no way he could catch up.
Seeing this, Dai Weisi pursed his lips but said nothing.
Though Flender was a Soul Sage-level expert, in his eyes, he was just a small fry.
If possible, he wouldn't mind eliminating Flender to spite his "good" younger brother, Dai Mubai. But if it didn't work, it didn't matter either—after all, the position of Crown Prince was his for the taking.
Dai Weisi: The advantage is mine!
Several minutes later, seeing that the other party had no intention of pursuing, Flender carried Chu Chengzhou down from the air into the forest below.
"Phew~, thank goodness I'm quick on my feet, or we'd be done for!"
After landing, Flender sighed in relief.
"The Dai family is truly domineering. They'll get what's coming to them sooner or later!"
Chu Chengzhou nodded, not forgetting to add a fierce remark.
Having made up his mind, Chu Chengzhou planned to collect some interest from Dai Mubai when they returned.
"The Star Luo Imperial Family isn't easy to deal with. You need to train hard in the future!"
Flender patted Chu Chengzhou on the shoulder.
He believed Chu Chengzhou could give the Star Luo Imperial Family a taste of their own medicine. After all, both Chu Chengzhou and Xiao Wu possessed top-tier talent on the continent. Once they grew stronger, the Star Luo Imperial Family would surely feel the heat.
"Principal Flender, thank you!"
Suddenly, Chu Chengzhou bowed deeply to Flender, his expression solemn.
"Haha~, what are you thanking me for? When you grow up to become a Title Douluo, that will be the greatest thanks you can give me."
Adjusting his glasses, Flender laughed, his demeanor carefree.
Hearing this, Chu Chengzhou nodded.
Indeed, becoming a Title Douluo in the future would be the best way to repay Principal Flender, since Flender's biggest dream was to develop and strengthen Shrek Academy.
However, achieving the rank of Title Douluo wasn't something that could be done quickly. After pondering for a moment, Chu Chengzhou said, "Principal Flender, I heard from Fatty that the Black Horse Club in Suotuo City is pretty good. How about after we return, I treat you to a visit... no, three visits?"
Flender: "..."
"Get lost!"
Flender slapped Chu Chengzhou on the back, clearly irritated.
Flender was well aware of what kind of place the Black Horse Club in Suotuo City was.
Though the suggestion was tempting, was he, Flender, the kind of person to indulge in such things?
Besides, with over a hundred thousand gold soul coins in savings, if he wanted to go, did he really need Chu Chengzhou to treat him? Couldn't he go on his own?
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