Chapter 135: Turbid World: Immense Pressure

Looking for a moment, Xiong Jun reacted belatedly.

No, isn't it just that Ling Bing returned and allied with the Master?

He wouldn't oppose it anyway.

Then what was the purpose of the Master concealing it before?

Xiong Jun pursed his lips, feeling he had discovered a big melon, but couldn't see the inside story for the moment.

But immediately after, he thought of something else.

Now that Ling Ice has become a junior of the Spirit Pagoda, can't he take advantage of her?

"Greetings, Senior Xiong Jun."

Imagining the scene of Huo Yuhao addressing him like that in his mind, Xiong Jun's mouth corner curled into a wanton smile.

The current Ling Ice can't beat him.

"Given Huo Yuhao's relationship with the Extreme North, the first to know of his return should be the Snow Empress, right? No wonder the Snow Empress went to Tian Dou before... wait, won't Di Tian and those guys already know? Am I the last one to know?"

Xiong Jun reacted, curling his mouth corner.

These guys like to exclude old bear me when discussing things.

Tang Wu Lin was still a One-Ring Soul Master, not proficient in using Spiritual Power; previously, both times he entered that Sealed Space, it was "Old Tang" who pulled him in, and now seeking it actively, he couldn't find the way for a moment.

And during this time, Zhuo Shi also arrived at Heavenly Sea City. Unlike Cai Yue'er, this one was more rational.

He didn't go to see the Spirit Pagoda Personnel first, but found Shen Yi to understand the situation.

Looking at Shen Yi explaining the situation while secretly terrified, Zhuo Shi sighed, "Why notify her first? You clearly know her character is wayward, and her coming will likely cause trouble."

Not to mention Xiong Jun, among the five First-tier Cities of the Heavenly Sea Alliance, the Spirit Pagoda also has five Super Douluo; if it really becomes a free-for-all, the one getting beaten will be Cai Yue'er.

Unfortunately, Zhuo Shi knew this colleague had a thick head.

Back then, the title she took was "Silver Moon"; who in this era doesn't know the former Sun Moon War God Silver Moon Douluo?

Under these circumstances, Cai Yue'er was neither from Mingde Hall nor a Soul Master (alternate); need one say the consequences of taking that title?

But Cai Yue'er did just that, until she returned heavily injured once, before changing her title...

"......" Shen Yi was speechless.

Zhuo Shi didn't blame anymore, "Speaking of which, I only heard you give a rough account just now; what is the main cause of the conflict, and what did she say?"

"To teach them a lesson for their elders."

"What did you say?" Zhuo Shi thought he misheard, and asked again.

"To teach them a lesson for their elders." Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "Then Xiong Jun appeared at the scene and slapped the Dean flying. According to their conversation, that Tang Wu Lin is Xiong Jun's disciple."

"Because the commotion was too great, the matter is now secretly spreading, saying Shrek teachers bully children... public opinion is even more unfavorable to the Academy."

Zhuo Shi was dumbfounded.

What is a Pig Teammate?

This is a Pig Teammate!

Didn't you check those people's identities beforehand? Or did you know, and still refuse to turn back until hitting a dead end?

Zhuo Shi's expression was hard to describe.

After a moment of silence, he asked:

"Where is Chang Kong?"

"Senior Brother has already left." Shen Yi moved his gaze away, "He is now the Class Zero teacher, afraid of being caught in the middle, and has already left Heavenly Sea City."

Zhuo Shi opened his mouth, sighed helplessly.

Arriving a step late, it seems he can only bite the bullet and take over this mess.

Fortunately, the Tower Master gave him Resource Authority, hoping the Spirit Pagoda's price won't be too harsh.

At noon the next day, the scorching sunlight roasted the streets of Heavenly Sea City. Zhuo Shi came to the Top Floor where Xiong Jun was, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead, not because of the scorching heat, but because of anxiety.

"Senior Xiong Jun—"

Zhuo Shi entered the room, about to salute, but found three people inside—

Xiong Jun, Gu Yue Na, Huo Yuhao.

"???" Zhuo Shi was puzzled in his heart, but didn't stop his movements because of his thoughts, "Senior Xiong Jun, it's such a small matter to trouble you."

"You're more polite than that old woman, sit." Xiong Jun nodded, "But even if it was a small matter before, it's not small now."

The words hadn't fallen when the temperature in the room suddenly began to plummet. The air beside Huo Yuhao began to condense, countless Ice Crystals refracted seven-colored light under the sunlight, gradually condensing into an elegant figure.

Gu Yue Na glanced at the Snow Empress beside Huo Yuhao, a trace of barely perceptible fluctuation flashed in her eyes, and the Soul Guide Communication Device in her hand then projected a scarlet figure.

In the blink of an eye, two peerless beauty figures appeared.

"Snow Empress? Tian Feng Douluo?"

Zhuo Shi's throat tightened, his back instantly soaked in cold sweat.

The three top existences of the Spirit Pagoda focused their gaze here; the purpose goes without saying.

Cai Yue'er, you Pig Teammate, you've killed me!

The Snow Empress's Ice Eyes turned slightly, "I heard, Shrek wants to discipline our disciples for us?"

Leng Yaozhu similarly looked at Zhuo Shi with a half-smile, "When did my Leng Yaozhu's disciples become someone else's to discipline?"

Xiong Jun continued, "As representatives, it's just us three; there are three more who didn't come. That woman said she wants to discipline our disciples, now we're here."

The air in the room seemed to freeze.

Zhuo Shi felt even breathing had become difficult.

Cai Yue'er, you've provoked six Titled Douluo at once, two of them are extreme limits, and there's one close to the extreme limit?

"You're really something!"

Zhuo Shi's vision went black, and he nearly fainted from rage on the spot.

He took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully, "Several seniors have misunderstood. Cai Yue'er merely suffered a slip of the tongue in the heat of the moment; there was absolutely no intent to offend. Shrek Academy has always held the Spirit Pagoda in high regard. This incident was purely an accident."

The Snow Empress's gaze met Huo Yuhao's. Recalling the communication between the two before the negotiation, she said:

"Think a single 'misunderstanding' will settle this?"

"Of course!" Zhuo Shi said. "Elder Cai has an impulsive personality and offended you all. Shrek Academy is willing to apologize for this and offer compensation."

Xiong Jun let out a cold snort. "Compensation? What can your Shrek Academy possibly offer as compensation?"

Zhuo Shi: "Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone……"

"Only Ten Thousand Year? At least Hundred-thousand-year!"

Leng Yaozhu's tone was cold and eerie.

"……Fine, Hundred-thousand-year." Zhuo Shi looked at the three Top Experts before him and could only helplessly agree. "One Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone."

The three people before him each represented a Spirit Pagoda faction. With the three united, if they forced Shrek to pay a price, he fundamentally dared not say no, and could only strive to minimize the loss.

"Seven people total. How does one piece divide?" Feng Huang Douluo said indifferently.

Zhuo Shi felt the pressure on his shoulders was immense. He gave a bitter smile. "Two Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones, and also…… seven slots to enter the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well. How about that? The fault for this conflict lies with our side, but you all know the current situation. Soul Bones are not in abundant supply."

Leng Yaozhu's eyes held a subtle look. "As far as I know, Shrek Academy's Ice Fire Yin Yang Well slots only guarantee people return safely from there. Whether they can bring out Immortal Herbs still depends on the mood of the Soul Beasts inside, right? This doesn't show much sincerity……"

Leng Yaozhu still wanted to push Zhuo Shi for more, but just then, the Snow Empress, who had communicated with Huo Yuhao via Transmission, spoke:

"It can be done. But for the disciples' safety, I will personally go to protect them at that time."

Xiong Jun glanced in Gu Yue Na's direction and gave a slight nod. "I will also go personally."

Leng Yaozhu: "???"

How are you two out of sync with me? Don't want Soul Bones, want Immortal Grass Soul Spirits?

For the Spirit Pagoda, powerful Soul Spirits aren't actually that precious. More so when you still have to rely on the Immortal Herbs' willingness to get them……

"……"

Two Limit Douluo going personally? Wouldn't that be to force the Immortal Herbs to agree?

Zhuo Shi hesitated slightly, but on second thought, the Academy could also send people to follow along then. He calmed down. "Fine."

"The Soul Bones must be top-grade."

Xiong Jun ignored Leng Yaozhu's look and added, "Otherwise, consequences are on you."

"……"

Zhuo Shi's face showed bitterness as he nodded.

This time, the price paid was quite large.

With this, Cai Yue'er's matter was temporarily settled. Next came the matter of this storm. Feng Huang Douluo did not let the opportunity pass, using the Spirit Pagoda suppressing part of the influence as a condition to blackmail once more.

But it was only part of the influence. For instance, Cai Yue'er and this competition's public opinion. As for matters involving Federal warnings, they absolutely would not handle those.

And seeing Feng Huang Douluo blackmailing with such enthusiasm, Huo Yuhao and the others fell into silence.

To be fair, this person indeed distinguishes clearly between public and private……

(End of Chapter)