Chapter 56: Moral Blackmail? Might Makes Right

Before entering the Star Dou Great Forest, the behavior of Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others gave Luo Ye an excellent excuse.

Even if he refused to give the Phoenix Tail Crown Snake to Oscar, Zhao Wuji and the others would only think he was taking revenge for their behavior, and would not suspect he had other motives.

Just as Luo Ye said, he would rather waste the soul ring produced by the Phoenix Tail Crown Snake than allow it to become Oscar's third soul ring.

Upon hearing Luo Ye's resounding words, Oscar's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and his gaze toward Luo Ye was filled with hostility and enmity.

"What the hell are you trying to do? Don't forget we're classmates from the same academy! You'd rather give this spirit beast that suits me to someone else than give it to me?"

Luo Ye's face was full of mockery as he gave a cold snort and spoke.

"Classmates? Did your previous behavior treat me as a classmate? You're all joining forces to exclude me, yet you still want me to give you the spirit beast?"

"I suggest you lie down on the ground and take a nap now, because only in a dream would such a good thing happen."

Oscar was choked speechless; he suddenly regretted, why was he so impatient?

Even if he wanted to target Luo Ye, he should at least wait until he obtained his third soul ring before speaking.

Now it's terrible; the easily obtainable soul ring is about to fly away.

Seeing Oscar left speechless by the pressure, Tang San stepped forward and spoke in a deep voice.

"Even if Luo Ye, Oscar's earlier behavior was wrong, you shouldn't retaliate like this; you know this spirit beast is very suitable for Oscar, yet you still want to give it to someone else—your behavior is a bit excessive."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ye snorted contemptuously and began to berate Tang San.

"Excessive?"

"When Oscar and the others were excluding me just now, why didn't you say it was excessive?"

"Now I'm merely returning their treatment to them, and you're already stepping forward to criticize my behavior as excessive?"

"People like you, whose motives are fundamentally crooked, shouldn't step forward to play the impartial mediator, spouting so‑called fair words—just hearing it makes one feel sick."

Luo Ye, firing on all cylinders, took on multiple opponents without falling behind, leaving each of them unable to respond.

After all, even they themselves know deep down that, in the end, they are not in the right on this matter.

If it weren't for the stunt of excluding Luo Ye outside the Star Dou Great Forest, things probably wouldn't have come to this.

However, for Zhao Wuji, whether they are in the right or not is unimportant; what matters is that Oscar obtains this suitable spirit beast.

Thus Zhao Wuji waved his hand and glared fiercely at Luo Ye.

"Regarding your matter, we'll discuss it after returning to the academy; for now, with me present, you have no right to decide the ownership of this spirit beast."

After saying that, he didn't wait for Luo Ye's response, but turned to Long Gong, She Po, and Meng Yiran and said coldly.

"Have you had enough of watching the spectacle? If you have, then scram—this spirit beast is ours, Shilaike Academy's."

"If you still insist on competing with us, then don't blame me for being impolite."

As his words fell, a terrifying surge of soul power burst from Zhao Wuji's body, a strong wind sweeping the entire area.

Seven soul rings rose slowly from beneath Zhao Wuji's feet, encircling his body and revealing his status as a seven‑ring Soul Saint.

He had thought that after revealing his soul rings, the other side would back down.

However, what Zhao Wuji never expected was that the three people opposite looked at him with eyes full of teasing and mockery.

Zhao Wuji, already angry because Luo Ye had not given him face, became even more furious upon seeing this.

Just as he was about to erupt, he heard Long Gong from the opposite side say with interest.

"I hadn't spoken earlier just to give that young friend face; if he wanted to give this spirit beast to you, I wouldn't mind helping."

"But now I see the situation clearly; that young friend still hasn't changed his mind."

"Since that's the case, then I will have to properly explain the reasoning to you."

"Reasoning?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Ma Hongjun behind him even more so cursed and jeered.

"Old fogey, is there something wrong with your head? Still talking about reasoning? Don't you know that might makes right?"

Dai Mubai glanced at Luo Ye and added.

"What the fat guy said is correct; looking at your age, I advise you: don't be like certain people, unable to see your own position, insisting on doing brainless things."

Hearing those almost name‑calling words, Luo Ye did not indulge them and directly prepared to act.

However, before he could act, Long Gong from the side stopped him, nodding at him.

"Leave it to me, young friend."

He then looked at the enraged Zhao Wuji and others and laughed coldly.

"Might makes right, right? Then let me see just how big your fists are."

As his words fell, Long Gong and She Po almost simultaneously released their soul rings.

She Po's heaven‑reaching fragrance was not bad; she was merely a six‑ring Soul Emperor.

But upon seeing Long Gong Meng Shu's eight soul rings, Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with horror.

"A Soul Douluo?!"

Zhao Wuji was stunned.

He had originally intended to overwhelm them with momentum, relying on his Soul Saint status to make them back down.

If they were unwilling to give up this Phoenix Tail Crown Snake, Zhao Wuji wouldn't mind fighting them.

As long as Oscar could obtain this soul ring, he wouldn't hesitate even to kill the opposition.

But after personally witnessing Long Gong and She Po's strength, he realized how naïve his idea had been.

Especially Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, who had just cursed Long Gong for having a problem with his brain, now turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with fear, and they immediately retreated behind Zhao Wudi.

Seeing their reaction, Long Gong felt even more contempt.

Clearly they are students from the same academy, yet these guys' behavior compared to Luo Ye's is worlds apart; how dare they still join forces to exclude Luo Ye?

Long Gong snorted contemptuously, gave Zhao Wuji a playful look, and said.

Come on, you weren't looking to fight, were you? Let me see if you've got the skill.

Zhao Wuji's face stiffened, he forced out an ugly smile with difficulty, and quickly admitted defeat.

Don't joke, senior—I was just joking earlier; how could I possibly fight you?

Moreover, Luo Ye also said he would give this soul beast to you; as his teacher, I certainly wouldn't compete with you for it—there's no reason to.

Dragon Elder laughed, his smile full of mockery, he slightly shook his head and said.

No no no, your students all said, 'might makes right'; then this old man wants to have a proper talk with you about reason.

(End of chapter)