Chapter 57: The Sweeping Storm (Part II)

His voice trembled slightly, and a hint of panic even appeared in his eyes.

Seeing this, Mu En did not continue the topic and raised his hand to tap on the tabletop.

"I asked you to analyze intelligence, not to lose your temper."

Xuanzi trembled, saying cautiously: "A Super Douluo has too much of a restraint on a Soul Guidance Device; it is not particularly strange that Jing Hongchen lost to Wang Xian'er."

Mu En covered his forehead directly, feeling as though he had been defeated.

He said listlessly: "Then what about you?"

"What?"

Xuanzi was stunned, having not quite reacted.

Mu En stopped lecturing Xuanzi and said slowly: "Jing Hongchen's strength is not weak."

"This point has already been verified in the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Soul Empire."

"He is a Level 9 Spirit Engineer."

"But the combat power he truly displays is by no means as simple as just level 96."

"Even an average Super Douluo might not necessarily be able to suppress him."

"Yet the intelligence states very clearly that Wang Xian'er won extremely easily."

Mu En's gaze swept over the crowd, his voice low: "Then, do you understand what this means?"

The Sea God Pavilion fell into silence.

"Wang Xian'er..." Xuanzi's voice trembled slightly, "She has likely reached level 98."

As the words fell, many of the old masters changed color.

"She is absolutely a completely fallen Spirit Master; otherwise, it would be impossible for her strength to improve so quickly!" Xuanzi's voice suddenly rose, as if he had perceived the truth.

"Evil Soul Master, all you know is Evil Soul Master." Mu En was so angry he coughed twice and patted the table hard, "An Evil Soul Master who can convert between the Life Attribute and the Death Attribute."

"Can such a Spirit Master be considered an Evil Soul Master?"

"All day long you only know Evil Soul Master; among those with the worst reputations on the continent right now, how many can compare to you, Xuanzi?" Mu En's voice sounded quite frustrated that he would not live up to expectations.

"Mu Lao..." Xuanzi looked aggrieved, "That time really cannot be blamed on me. I did indeed bite off someone's arm, but I didn't actually eat it!"

"I finally suppressed my appetite and ran away; strictly speaking, I restrained myself."

"It was those bastards from the Sun Moon Empire who insisted on slandering and smearing me."

"To achieve the goal of smearing Shrek Academy and ruining our reputation." Listening to Xuanzi's defense, Mu En rubbed his temples and suddenly felt his brain ache.

After a long while, Mu En sighed deeply: "Forget it, regarding your matter, I have also found some clues."

Xuanzi immediately raised his head, looking at Mu En with burning eyes.

Mu En nodded and explained: "The reason your intelligence spread rapidly across the three Douluo empires is that someone is fanning the flames behind the scenes; currently, it looks very likely to be the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Boom!"

Xuanzi stood up directly.

"Damn soul beasts, actually kicking someone while they're down!"

"Are they disregarding our friendly goodwill?"

"When I restore my reputation, I will definitely..."

"Wait until you restore it first." Mu En choked Xuanzi with a single sentence.

He paused and continued: "It is no problem to suppress it here in the three Douluo empires."

"As for the Sun Moon Empire, Qian Duoduo has already headed over to handle it."

"It won't be long before the news of your status as an Evil Soul Master and Supreme Elder can be suppressed."

"As long as you don't have another incident like leading Zhang Lexuan again in the future."

"No one will take this matter and call you some Shrek spy again."

"Yes, yes, yes." Xuanzi's voice was excited, "I will definitely handle things well."

As expected of Mu Lao, he has a sense of proportion in doing things.

If it were himself, he wouldn't know how to suppress it.

However, before Xuanzi had time to be happy, Mu En's voice came again:

"Also, regarding the activity of the Star Dou Great Forest, I will personally take a few old masters over to have a talk."

"In short, Shrek's reputation will definitely decline, but it can also be compensated for somewhat!"

A sharp glint flashed in Mu En's eyes as he said: "Xuanzi, you are not to go anywhere for this year."

"Stay at the academy to settle your mind and strive to break through to level 99 as soon as possible."

After Mu En finished speaking, he looked up at the dome of the Sea God Pavilion.

His gaze was distant.

"Xuanzi, and all you old masters, I, Dragon God Douluo Mu En, do not have much time left to live."

"The future will belong to you."

As Mu En's words fell, the Sea God Pavilion became deathly silent.

All the old masters' expressions changed drastically.

No one spoke, and no one dared to speak.

This pillar that had guarded Shrek Academy for hundreds of years was about to reach the end of its life.

But everyone, even the old masters of the Sea God Pavilion, subconsciously ignored this point.

Mu En seemed to see that the atmosphere was heavy, and he shook his head: "No need to be so nervous; this decrepit body of mine can still hold on for a while. If there are no accidents, holding on for three or five years is no problem."

"Xuanzi, you must be capable of taking on great responsibilities!"

"Mu Lao, woooo~"

Xuanzi wiped the tear stains from the corners of his eyes with his still-greasy hands.

……

After several days of spreading, the news that Wang Xian'er possessed both Life Attribute and Death Attribute powers, in addition to her forcefully defeating Jing Hongchen, Hall Master of the Sun Moon Empire's Mingde Hall, had already become widely known.

Ordinary people might not know much, but almost every major power had obtained a piece of relevant intelligence, whether detailed or brief.

A Support Soul Master not relying on a Soul Guidance Device, transforming into a Battle Spirit Master, and even defeating an enemy—this was quite the gimmick.

Plus, this person was also the continent's number one healing-type Titled Douluo; her reputation was simply top-notch.

However, Wang Xian'er and Xiadie, who were at the center of the storm, were sitting quietly in the villa.

All the clamor of the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with them.

"Alliance Leader Shangguan, I wonder what business you have coming to find us?" Xiadie took a light sip of the tea Wang Xian'er had poured for her, her gaze calmly fixed on the somewhat reserved Shangguan Wei'er across the table.

Shangguan Wei'er's expression was complex; she looked at the clear tea on the table.

Likewise, this cup of tea had been poured by Wang Xian'er.

A Level 97 Titled Douluo pouring tea for her made Shangguan Wei'er feel quite at a loss.

She truly could not imagine how Xiadie had managed to subdue Wang Xian'er.

With her extensive experience, she could not see a trace of coercion on Wang Xian'er's face.

Moreover, Wang Xian'er's strength was not Level 98; it was still Level 97.

But the aura of death on her body, which had once made her Spirit Power faintly sense it, had completely vanished without a trace, as if she were in a state of returning to simplicity.

"Ahem~"

Shangguan Wei'er coughed twice, took a sip of tea to moisten her throat, and set the cup down.

"I came here today for two things."

"The first thing is news regarding Jing Hongchen, as well as his relationship with the Xishui Alliance."

"I don't know if it's important to you." Wang Xian'er took a stack of intelligence on Jing Hongchen and the Xishui Alliance, along with some information from inside the Xishui Alliance, out of her Storage Soul Guidance Device and placed it on the table.

Xiadie was silent and did not look at the intelligence information on the table.

"Xiadie appreciates Alliance Leader Shangguan's kindness."

"I wonder what the second thing you wanted to say is after helping us collect this intelligence?"

"It should be more important than the first, right?" Xiadie tilted her head slightly.

"Yes." Shangguan Wei'er was silent for a long time. "I have a friend; she is somewhat stubborn."

"I don't know how to resolve her inner knot and hope to get some inspiration from you."

"A friend..." Xiadie's eyelids flickered.

This wouldn't be a case of 'asking for a friend' when it's actually oneself, would it?