Chapter 122: Waiting for Reinforcements
The entire auction house was filled with undercurrents, and a larger storm seemed to be approaching.
At Shrek Academy, everyone was waiting for reinforcements from the academy.
Yan Shaozhe kept glancing toward the entrance of the auction house, his eyes filled with anxiety.
Xian Liner stood beside him, her brows furrowed. "Shaozhe, why haven't the academy's experts arrived yet?"
Yan Shaozhe frowned and comforted her, "I'm not sure. They should be here soon. But as long as we're inside the Star Auction House, the Holy Spirit Sect and other factions won't dare act recklessly. For now, we are safe."
At this moment, the other Shrek Academy students also gathered together, exchanging nervous and worried glances.
They all knew that once they left the auction house, they might face an attack from the Holy Spirit Sect or other forces.
After a while, Yan Shaozhe received a message from the academy, informing him that reinforcements had already been dispatched to meet them.
A trace of relief appeared on his face, and he immediately said, "Everyone, prepare yourselves. We'll be leaving soon to meet up with the academy's experts."
The others nodded, packed their things, and followed Yan Shaozhe toward the exit of the auction house.
At this moment, Zhongli Wu of the Holy Spirit Sect sat back in his seat, watching as the Shrek Academy members prepared to leave. A sinister smile spread across his face.
He turned to the few protectors beside him and whispered, "Let's go. It's time to leave. Find an opportunity to seize Shrek Academy's God-given Soul Ring."
"After all, such a treasure is not for them to enjoy."
The protectors nodded in agreement and silently followed Shrek Academy's group.
Du Bu Si of the Body Sect saw this and silently plotted, "Let the Holy Spirit Sect and Shrek Academy fight it out first. When both are exhausted, I'll step in. Perhaps the God-given Soul Ring will fall into my hands."
A faint smile appeared on his lips as he led his people out of the Star Auction House.
Ning Qitian of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stood still, watching the direction of Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Sect, his brows tightly furrowed.
He knew that the enmity between Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Sect might lead to a great battle, and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could very well be dragged into it.
One of the elders walked up to him and said, "Sect Leader, should we help Shrek Academy? They do have some ties with us."
Ning Qitian shook his head and said, "Let's hold off for now. We need to observe the situation. We don't know who will win between Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Sect. We cannot make a rash decision. We also have to consider the future of our sect."
"If we act too hastily and Shrek Academy loses to the Holy Spirit Sect, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be heavily impacted."
His eyes showed caution and deep consideration, as if weighing the pros and cons of every choice.
The elder nodded and said, "You're right, Sect Leader. We should be more cautious."
Ning Qitian looked into the distance, a trace of worry in his eyes, unsure of how the situation would unfold.
As soon as the Shrek Academy members exited the Star Auction House, Yan Shaozhe immediately noticed the presence of the Holy Spirit Sect.
His heart skipped a beat, and his face turned grim. He quickly said, "Everyone, be careful! The Holy Spirit Sect is following us!"
Everyone immediately became alert and took up a battle stance.
At that moment, a dark figure suddenly appeared in front of Yan Shaozhe — it was Zhongli Wu.
He wore a playful expression as he glanced toward Yan Shaozhe, also noticing the presence of Old Song and others by his side.
Zhongli Wu sneered and said, "Yan Shaozhe, why are you running so fast? Shrek Academy should know very well that the God-given Soul Ring in your hands — will you give it to me willingly, or do I need to take it by force?"
As he spoke, an evil aura surged around him, sending a chill down the spines of everyone present.
Especially Yan Shaozhe, Old Song, and the other Title Douluo-level experts, who immediately felt the overwhelming evil energy emanating from Zhongli Wu.
Furthermore, they could feel their soul power being drawn in by an unknown force.
At this moment, they suddenly recalled the final auction item from the last auction, which had been successfully acquired by the Holy Spirit Sect. That item's main power was devouring.
It seemed that Zhongli Wu had successfully cultivated the evil technique, and it was something they greatly feared.
Yan Shaozhe coldly snorted and said, "Zhongli Wu, don't get too arrogant! Shrek Academy isn't something you can easily bully!"
Old Song, standing beside Yan Shaozhe, looked at Zhongli Wu with a sense of wariness.
She knew Zhongli Wu's strength was not to be underestimated, especially after he had cultivated the "Devouring Heaven Secret Technique." His power had greatly increased.
Old Song slowly said, "Zhongli Wu, do you think that just because you've cultivated the 'Devouring Heaven Secret Technique,' you can do as you please? As long as I'm here today, you won't harm anyone from Shrek Academy!"
Zhongli Wu burst into laughter and said, "You're just an old bone. Why not go back to your academy and enjoy your old age? Why come out here and seek death?"
After speaking, Zhongli Wu's powerful aura erupted, and his Death Demon Puppet martial soul materialized in an instant.
The body of the Demon Puppet emitted a black light, as if it could devour everything.
Old Song wasn't one to back down either. Her Shadow Hawk martial soul unfolded in an instant, and her wings shimmered with a blue-green glow.
Her speed reached the peak of agile attack-type soul masters, and she immediately charged toward Zhongli Wu.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The two engaged in an intense battle in mid-air. Zhongli Wu constantly used the devouring abilities of the "Devouring Heaven Secret Technique," with black energy flooding toward Old Song like a tide.
Old Song used her speed to continuously dodge Zhongli Wu's attacks while searching for an opportunity to strike back.
However, due to Zhongli Wu's cultivation of the "Devouring Heaven Secret Technique," his power gradually gained the upper hand in the prolonged battle.
Although Old Song possessed extraordinary speed, she began to feel overwhelmed by Zhongli Wu's immense offensive power.
Yan Shaozhe watched this scene with growing anxiety.
He wanted to rush over to help Old Song, but the other Title Douluo from the Holy Spirit Sect were also attacking Shrek Academy's group, preventing him from breaking free.
Just as Shrek Academy's group was being pushed back by the Holy Spirit Sect, reinforcements, including Elder Zhuang and Fan Yu, finally arrived.
They brought with them the Level 9 Soul Guidance Device, the Thunder Destroyer Cannon, which they had acquired at the Star Auction House.
Fan Yu loudly shouted, "Dean Yan, we're here!"
Upon seeing Elder Zhuang and the others arriving with the Level 9 Soul Guidance Device, Old Song sighed in relief.
She knew that with the Level 9 Soul Guidance Device, they now had a chance to counterattack.
Yan Shaozhe and the others quickly withdrew from the fight, moving to Elder Zhuang's side, staying alert to their surroundings.
(END CHAPTER)
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