Chapter 300: The Two Instructors Arrive

"Li Luo?!"

Instructor Xi Chan and Shen Jinxiao spoke almost simultaneously, their voices both filled with profound disbelief. If the Princess before them didn't have such an excellent reputation within the academy, they would surely have thought she was joking, and this was clearly not a good occasion for jokes.

Yet even knowing this, they still couldn't quite wrap their heads around it.

Seeing the incredulous expressions of the two Purple-tier instructors, the Princess couldn't help but feel a bit of mischievous amusement, but she still nodded gently and said, "The two instructors heard correctly. The trouble here was not solved by us; strictly speaking, it was Li Luo."

"When I arrived here, the situation was already almost entirely under his control."

"So if we are talking about credit, Li Luo is the one who deserves the most, and we are at best just the ones who did the hard work of rushing over."

Instructor Xi Chan gradually regained her composure, but her eyes were still filled with doubt. She looked toward Gong Shenjun, who stood to the side, and the latter gave a bitter smile: "I arrived one step later than Luan Yu. By the time I got here, that Great Essence Beast had already been sealed."

"Great Essence Beast?!"

Xi Chan and Shen Jinxiao were shocked once again, especially the latter, whose gaze couldn't help but flicker. What was going on? Wasn't it a Great Calamity-grade Otherkind? How did it turn into a Great Essence Beast? What kind of situation was this exactly?!

Seeing this, the Princess once again detailed what had happened here, including how Li Luo lured the Three-Tailed Giant Beast from the Forbidden Zone to resolve the crisis, how it fought the Great Calamity-grade Otherkind, and how he finally used the Dean's seal to imprison the Three-Tailed Giant Beast.

As the Princess finished speaking, the high tower fell into a silence. Not only were Xi Chan and Shen Jinxiao plunged into silence, but the rescue instructors who had followed behind were also looking at each other in dismay.

You could even play it like that?

How could Li Luo think to lure that Great Essence Beast from the Forbidden Zone to fight the Great Calamity-grade Otherkind?

Wasn't he afraid of being bitten back by the two tigers?

What immense courage that must have taken.

Moreover, his luck was also a bit too good; to actually be able to obtain the support of the Dean's seal... this was something they had never thought possible before.

The most terrifying thing was that Li Luo actually pulled it off in the end.

He had almost single-handedly resolved this massive crisis. If not for his plans, they would likely have arrived only to find a stronghold breached by Otherkind, with no survivors left.

Many of the rescue instructors couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Instructor Xi Chan's tightly furrowed brows finally smoothed out completely, and a hint of a smile appeared on her face. This result far exceeded her expectations.

This kid Li Luo had really brought her glory.

Shen Jinxiao also regained his composure and sighed, "I really didn't expect it. Li Luo has performed a great service this time."

"Take us to see that sealed Great Essence Beast. After all, this is a stronghold, so we must be cautious."

The Princess and Gong Shenjun both agreed, and then the group walked out of the high tower, passing through the stronghold amidst the many cheers, and arrived at the seal outside the stronghold.

Shen Jinxiao and Xi Chan immediately saw the stone statue of the Three-Tailed Giant Beast.

"It is indeed that Great Essence Beast from the Forbidden Zone, the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf."

"It is said that this Great Essence Beast has already begun to explore the path to the Marquis Realm. If it succeeded, the academy would likely have chosen to abandon the area around Stronghold No. 13. It is a good thing it was sealed in advance," Instructor Xi Chan recognized it at a glance, clearly quite knowledgeable about it.

Shen Jinxiao, however, looked deeply at the complex light patterns on the Three-Tailed stone statue. It was indeed a strange sealing array, and the power upon it was not unfamiliar—vast and majestic, it was the power of the Dean.

Shen Jinxiao's eyes flickered. He suddenly took a step forward, astonishing resonant power surging from his body, and said, "This Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf is quite cunning. For the sake of caution, I think we should take this opportunity to release it and then you and I can join forces to slay it."

Shen Jinxiao's sudden action caused the surrounding students to be greatly alarmed, and they hurriedly retreated.

Although there were two Purple-tier instructors present, if the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf were released, it would inevitably go berserk, and it wouldn't be good if innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire.

Instructor Xi Chan was also stunned. She subconsciously wanted to object, but thinking about it, this was indeed an opportunity to slay the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf. After all, leaving such a creature near the stronghold was not very reassuring.

Thinking of this, she did not stop him.

"Wait!"

However, although she didn't speak, a shout came from the crowd. Immediately after, the crowd parted, and Xi Chan saw the figures of Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e, and the others.

And the one who had spoken was Li Luo.

Shen Jinxiao turned his gaze, swept a glance at Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e, and smiled faintly: "Student Li Luo, we intend to slay this Three-Tailed Giant Wolf in advance. Do you have any objections?"

Li Luo first bowed to Instructor Xi Chan, then looked at Shen Jinxiao and smiled: "Instructor Shen, don't be so impulsive. This seal cannot be moved."

"Oh? Why?" Shen Jinxiao smiled.

"Li Luo, I know you have performed a great service this time, and this seal can be considered your masterpiece, but this Three-Tailed Giant Beast is a hidden danger as long as it remains here. Now that there is an opportunity to eliminate it, that is the most appropriate way."

The other students also nodded, expressing their approval of this view. After all, the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf was too terrifying. Although it was sealed now, they felt their legs go weak just standing there, so if it could be completely removed, it would be reassuring.

Li Luo cursed inwardly. There was no Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf inside this seal at all. If Shen Jinxiao really opened it, how would he explain it?

At that point, someone might guess something, and it would inevitably lead to complications.

This bastard is always looking for trouble; it's disgusting. When I have the strength, I'll stomp you to death.

Li Luo cursed in his heart, but his face remained calm as he said, "Because the Dean said so. As for why, I don't know either. You can go ask the Dean."

He couldn't be bothered to explain anything more. Anyway, he would just dump all the blame on the Dean. Shen Jinxiao wouldn't dare run to the Dean to verify it, and even if he did, the Dean would surely help cover for him.

However, the Dean's name was still very useful. At the very least, the surrounding students stopped talking after hearing this. After all, the Dean was like a god in their hearts. Since Li Luo had previously communicated with the Dean's seal, it was perfectly normal for the Dean to have left him some warning.

Shen Jinxiao's brows furrowed slightly. Li Luo bringing up the Dean really left him speechless; after all, he clearly couldn't compare to the Dean in terms of authority.

It was just that he couldn't think of a reason why the Dean would say that.

Beside him, Instructor Xi Chan glanced at Li Luo and then said, "Since the Dean has said so, let's leave it for now."

Although she was also a bit curious, when Shen Jinxiao and Li Luo were arguing, she clearly had to stand by her student, and she didn't like Shen Jinxiao either.

Seeing Xi Chan speak, Shen Jinxiao's expression was a bit unpleasant, but after a moment of thought, he suppressed his emotions and nodded: "As you wish."

He didn't think too much of it, just assuming that Li Luo was young and arrogant, thinking this was his masterpiece and wanting to leave the seal here for other students to look up to and admire.

"Where did that Great Calamity-grade Otherkind die?" Shen Jinxiao asked again.

"What now?" Li Luo asked impatiently.

This time, it was Instructor Xi Chan who spoke: "Usually, Otherkind of this level, even after death, will leave behind evil-thought pollution. At this time, it is necessary to purify all the remaining evil thoughts. After all, this place is too close to the stronghold, so it needs to be thoroughly cleansed."

"Is that so..."

Li Luo nodded, pointing to a location. It wasn't that he had a bad attitude, but for some reason, whenever he saw Shen Jinxiao here, he couldn't help but overthink things.

Perhaps he was just too sensitive.

Shen Jinxiao didn't pay any attention to Li Luo. His figure appeared directly at the spot the latter had pointed out, and then astonishing resonant power swept out from his body. The resonant power swept across the ground inch by inch, and immediately after, faint black mist seemed to rise.

Shen Jinxiao glanced at the black mist with cold, deep eyes, and then blew a breath like rolling flames, directly wiping the black mist away completely.

Li Luo, watching from behind, felt for some reason like this bastard was destroying evidence.

After finishing this, Shen Jinxiao turned back.

Li Luo looked at his face and suddenly asked: "Instructor Shen, isn't it a bit strange that this Great Calamity-grade Otherkind appeared on the outskirts for no reason?"

"I wonder if anything can be found out? For example, could it be that someone was secretly causing trouble, releasing it from the inner area?"

Shen Jinxiao's expression was indifferent. He stood with one hand behind his back and said noncommittally, "Young people shouldn't let their imaginations run wild all day. Although it is rare for Great Calamity-grade Otherkind to appear on the outskirts of the Dark Cave, it is not unheard of."

"There are many troubles inside the Dark Cave right now, and no one has the patience or time to investigate such baseless matters."

He scanned his surroundings, his faint voice ringing out.

"Everyone at this stronghold, prepare yourselves. Your purification mission this time has temporarily ended. You can return to the academy with us for rest."

Having said this, he turned and walked into the stronghold.

The surrounding students erupted into thunderous cheers.

Amidst those cheers, Li Luo's name was called out repeatedly.

This caused the corner of Shen Jinxiao's eye to twitch slightly, and a sense of frustration welled up in his heart. This time, not only had he failed to achieve his goal, but he had actually caused Li Luo's reputation within the academy to soar.

It really was quite annoying.