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Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Confrontation

Chapter 23: Confrontation

"It's been a long time, indeed."

Mu En had already anticipated this scene. He gently sighed, but his body remained tense, ready to face any challenges that might arise.

Xuan Lao quickly stepped forward and shielded Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao behind him.

His movements were swift and decisive.

"Mu En, you should also know my intentions. Hand over this extreme fire weapon spirit to us, and we will provide the corresponding compensation," Long Xiaoyao said bluntly, not wasting time with pleasantries.

An ultimate weapon spirit like this, powerful and rare, would naturally stir even someone as strong as a Limit Douluo. Long Xiaoyao was eager for this opportunity to enhance his strength further.

Mu En shook his head faintly, a calm smile on his face, clearly rejecting Long Xiaoyao's offer.

His smile seemed to say, "No one from Shrek Academy will easily let go of their treasures."

"Mu En, considering our past friendship, I don't want to fight with you."

"You know very well the condition of your own body. With me and Xishui here, refusing to hand over the extreme fire weapon spirit will benefit neither you nor Shrek Academy," Long Xiaoyao continued, his tone flat, but his words carried an implicit threat like a cold blade, making the atmosphere tense.

"I must make it clear, within Star Auction Pavilion, no one is allowed to use force. Any violation will be dealt with accordingly!" Lingyun's voice suddenly became sharp, breaking the tense atmosphere.

The energy of a Limit Douluo erupted from her body at that moment. The immense power surged like a tidal wave, spreading throughout the auction hall.

Behind her, an ancient life tree radiating an aura of extreme vitality suddenly appeared, as if materializing from the void.

The tree was tall and majestic, its branches and leaves lush, with each leaf glimmering with the light of life.

At the same time, nine soul rings appeared around her, six black and three red, their powerful aura immediately drawing the attention of all the top experts present.

"This soul ring configuration... how is this possible?"

Mu En, Long Xiaoyao, and Ye Xishui were all stunned by the powerful Limit Douluo aura radiating from Lingyun.

When they saw the soul ring configuration on Lingyun, their eyes widened, and their faces were filled with disbelief.

Six black and three red soul rings!

How could a soul master possibly absorb a soul ring over 10,000 years for their first soul ring?

This defied all reason, shattering their understanding of soul master cultivation.

This reminded everyone of the mysterious and powerful era of Douluo Continent from ten thousand years ago.

Long Xiaoyao and the others started to feel uneasy. They began to suspect that Star Auction Pavilion might have a god-level powerhouse behind it.

Thinking about how they even managed to auction off an extreme fire weapon spirit, it was very likely to be true.

This only deepened their curiosity about Star Auction Pavilion, wondering what kind of deep foundation and strength this mysterious force had.

"An extreme Limit Douluo with the extreme life attribute!"

Jing Hongchen, Xu Tianran, and others, who had not sensed Lingyun's strength earlier, all looked shocked.

Their mouths slightly opened in astonishment, their eyes filled with surprise and fear.

They had originally thought she was just a top-ranked Title Douluo, but clearly, they had misjudged her. They were left shaken, their hearts in turmoil.

An extreme life attribute Limit Douluo!

So terrifying!

Such a powerful figure was incredibly rare on Douluo Continent, and they possessed awe-inspiring strength and status.

When they heard Lingyun's words and saw the situation had been resolved, they began leaving Star Auction Pavilion.

"Xuanzi, after leaving the auction house, take Yuhao and Beibei away quickly. I'll stop them and bring the extreme fire weapon spirit back to Shrek Academy," Mu En transmitted to Xuan Lao, his voice heavy.

He knew the seriousness of the situation. They had to get the weapon spirit back to the academy as soon as possible to ensure its safety.

"No, Mu Lao, with your current physical condition, you won't be able to face Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao alone. I will stay with you and stall for time. Based on the current time, Shazhe and the others should be arriving soon," Xuan Lao immediately refused, his eyes filled with determination and concern.

Mu En was the cornerstone of Shrek Academy; nothing could happen to him. Xuan Lao was willing to share this risk.

Mu En sighed helplessly, knowing Xuanzi's character—once a decision was made, it was hard to change.

They would proceed with the current plan.

As they left Star Auction Pavilion, Mu Lao didn't hesitate. With a wave of his hand, he and Huo Yuhao and Beibei turned into a streak of golden light and sped toward Shrek Academy.

Their speed was incredibly fast, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, leaving only a golden afterimage.

Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui saw this and flashed forward, instantly catching up with Mu En and the others.

"Grandpa, should we follow them?"

Xiao Hongchen's excitement began to show, his face full of eagerness as he watched the scene ahead.

His heart was full of curiosity and expectation as he wanted to witness this fierce struggle with his own eyes.

"Leave quickly, or we might attract trouble."

"Neither Shrek Academy nor the Holy Spirit Sect is something Mingde Hall can afford to offend."

Jing Hongchen's face grew serious as he stared at the distant figures, shaking his head.

His eyes showed helplessness and caution, knowing that in this world, where strength prevails, some battles were not theirs to fight.

Without hesitation, he led Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen away, their steps quick as though they feared being dragged into this dangerous conflict.

As for Xu Tianran, Xu Jiawei, and others, they also left the auction hall one by one, returning to their respective empires. They didn't want to get involved in something so risky.

In this complex situation, keeping a low profile was the wisest choice.

"Sigh, why do you all persist in chasing after it?"

A moment later, Mu En noticed that Ye Xishui and the others were closing in on them. He immediately stopped, waved his hand, and sent Huo Yuhao and Beibei away from the scene.

He and Xuan Lao stood their ground, waiting for the others to catch up.

"Boom!"

Mu En's eyes shone with golden light as he released a powerful Limit Douluo aura. This aura was filled with boundless light, like dazzling sunlight, enveloping the entire area.

Xuan Lao, not willing to be outdone, immediately unleashed his Taotie Divine Ox spirit, releasing his 98th-level aura, which surged like a tidal wave, spreading around them.

"Don't waste your breath. This extreme fire weapon spirit will never be handed over to you."

"I also want to see, after so many years, how much your strength has improved."

Mu En's aura completely changed. He no longer looked like the elderly figure he had before. At that moment, he emanated a powerful, invincible force.

The unyielding aura was now openly revealed.

(END CHAPTER)

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