Chapter 240: Crushing Defeat and Hope (Part 2)

No one can be more important than him!

Aunt Bi Ji, Chi Wang, Xiong Jun, Wan Yao Wang, Aunt Zi Ji, Di Tian, they are family, and the Soul Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest are all my family.

But he is my friend!

Wang Qiu Er smiled, looking at herself in the mirror with a sweet smile.

So, this is what feelings in the human world are like.

Then, what is "liking" someone?

And what is love?

Perhaps, in the future, I will know!

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This is a change in state of mind; the greatest difficulty for a Soul Beast to recultivate into a human lies not in aptitude or soul power, but in their cognition of the human world and the sublimation of their spiritual realm.

None of those who can successfully recultivate into humans are trash Soul Beasts, because the trash ones have long since died during the process of recultivation.

This is the greatest weakness of Soul Beasts recultivating; what they always need is the sublimation of their spiritual realm, not the limitations of their own aptitude.

But if one speaks of becoming a god, then it can only be said that there is no God Position for a Beast God, because those who inherit the position of Beast God are all humans.

I do not want to lose, because this is the position he once held.

The situation five years ago was even worse than it is now, and he won; he led a team worse than ours is now to win the competition...

Wang Qiu Er looked at the crowd still celebrating, slightly lost in thought.

Seeing Wang Qiu Er's absent-minded expression, everyone couldn't help but be stunned, and it wasn't until the wine glass in Dai Huabin's hand fell to the ground, the crimson wine staining the carpet, that Dai Huabin came back to his senses.

"Is it pretty?" A gentle voice rang in Dai Huabin's ear.

"Of course it's pretty, hey, hey, don't..." Dai Huabin suddenly realized something was wrong and hurriedly looked away.

Turning his head, he was met with Zhu Lu's slightly resentful gaze.

"I won't hold it against you today; Qiu Er is indeed very beautiful, even I was attracted, so I don't blame you." Zhu Lu held Dai Huabin's arm and said gently.

Seeing the somewhat strange looks from the crowd, Wang Qiu Er finally realized something was amiss.

"Captain, I have a question I want to ask you, but, let's agree beforehand, no hitting!" Zhou Sichen, emboldened by the alcohol, came before Wang Qiu Er.

The corners of Wang Qiu Er's mouth lifted slightly as she looked at Zhou Sichen and said, "Speak."

"You said it yourself, so I'll ask. Captain, how long have you and Su Yu actually known each other?" Zhou Sichen was so frightened by Wang Qiu Er's gaze that cold sweat broke out, and his drunkenness faded by more than half.

If he hadn't lost a bet to that guy Cao Jinxuan, he would rather die than come to ask about the relationship between Wang Qiu Er and Su Yu.

They had all heard many rumors about Wang Qiu Er and Su Yu, and they all knew that the relationship between Wang Qiu Er and Su Yu was not simple, but the self-proclaimed "well-connected" Zhou just had to make a bet with his good buddy Cao.

The result was obvious; Zhou gulped down a large mouthful of wine before setting off, his courage bolstered by the alcohol, and he was already prepared to be beaten up by Wang Qiu Er.

"Hmm? You all want to know?" Wang Qiu Er raised an eyebrow, her icy gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Ye, ye, yes, of course!" Zhou Sichen was trembling all over; compared to facing Su Yu, he was more afraid of facing Wang Qiu Er.

Because Wang Qiu Er would actually hit you!

"Just you alone?"

Wang Qiu Er looked around at everyone with a scrutinizing gaze; having lived in the academy for so long, she was not unaware of these people's gossiping minds, especially the various rumors and scandals about herself and Su Yu within the Inner Court.

"Count me in too, I want to know as well."

A familiar voice made everyone's hearts jump; this is, the Senior Sister?

Is the Senior Sister also curious about the matter between Wang Qiu Er and Su Yu?

"I want to know too!"

"Me, and me..."

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With the Senior Sister joining in, the crowd no longer hesitated and began to heckle without regard for life or death (with wolfish ambition).

"Considering we defeated them, I will only answer part of it for you. If we can defeat the Sun Moon Battle Team, I will give you another chance. Speak, what do you want to know? You are only allowed to ask three questions."

Wang Qiu Er's expression softened, and she slowly held up three fingers.

"I'll go first, Captain, how long have you and Su Yu known each other?" Dai Huabin stood up boldly and asked with courage.

Wang Qiu Er thought for a moment, then replied: "More than four years. After the last competition ended, I met him in the Star Dou Great Forest. Next."

"What is your opinion of Su Yu?" Zhang Lexuan looked at Wang Qiu Er with a smile, a smile that carried an indescribable meaning.

Wang Qiu Er looked into Zhang Lexuan's eyes without the slightest retreat, "Powerful, unfathomable, steady, but I cannot see through him. Although I cannot see through him, I can be certain that among our peers, no one can be stronger than him."

"I agree with this point as well; among our peers, almost no one can stand shoulder to shoulder with Su Yu. Even Huo Yu Hao, who possesses Twin Martial Souls, cannot. Luo Yu of the Sun Moon Empire might have surpassed Su Yu in Soul Guidance, but in terms of strength, I still feel he cannot surpass Su Yu. Even if he is a rare genius of the Sun Moon Empire in a thousand years, he cannot be compared to Su Yu; on this point, I agree with your view. However, I want to know more about where his steadiness lies, and where his unfathomable nature lies?"

Zhang Lexuan clearly did not want to let this opportunity pass; she wanted to know the reason why Wang Qiu Er was so fond of Su Yu.

But she did not know that the "fondness" she perceived and the "fondness" of Wang Qiu Er were two completely different concepts.

"The previous competition already proved his steadiness, and in this competition, every piece of advice he gave was incomparably important to us. If he wanted to, the championship of this competition would be his. Many things about him are actually not necessarily known to everyone, but whether he is steady, I think the Senior Sister knows better than I do. As for the rest, as a disciple of Mu Lao and a member of the Sea God Pavilion, I think the Senior Sister should have an idea in her heart."

Wang Qiu Er looked at the Senior Sister's expectant gaze and answered the Senior Sister's question quietly. She understood Su Yu, understood him better than anyone else, because she had inherited Su Yu's memories.

This point was something others could not compare to, and it was precisely because of Su Yu's memories that she was taught everything about the human world.

"I'll ask the third question, do you like Su Yu?" Ning Tian stood up and asked after taking a deep breath.

Wang Qiu Er looked at Ning Tian without any hesitation, "Which kind of 'like' are you talking about?"

"Of course, the kind of 'like' between Su Yu and Wang Dong'er." Ning Tian continued to ask.

"That's two questions already." Wang Qiu Er suddenly had some small thoughts; she didn't know where these small thoughts had popped up from.

"Fine, do you like Su Yu or not?"

"I like him." Wang Qiu Er smiled beautifully, picked up her wine glass, and toasted Ning Tian, but the smile on her face was so unfathomable.

What kind of "like" is it, exactly?

It seems this question can only wait until next time to be asked.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Three knocks sounded, and everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the door.

"Open up, it's me."

A familiar voice came from behind the door, and everyone looked at Wang Qiu Er in surprise, their expressions clearly asking, "You invited him?"

"I didn't invite him. You people, stop looking at me like that. Zhou Sichen, what are you still standing there for? Go open the door!"

The knocking was indeed ill-timed. After Su Yu walked into the room, he spoke slowly: "I returned to the academy a few days ago. Xuan Lao said that after this tournament ends, I will lead you all in a safe evacuation from the Sun Moon Empire."

"Wait, you said evacuate?" Wu Feng was startled, clearly finding it hard to believe Su Yu's words.

Su Yu nodded, "The Sun Moon Empire is no longer peaceful. I don't mind, but if you don't evacuate immediately after the finals, there is a high probability you will remain in the Sun Moon Empire forever. I am not joking with you."

"Is this Xuan Lao's intention, or yours?" Zhang Lexuan looked at Su Yu, somewhat disbelieving his words.

Su Yu took out the Sea God Pavilion Token that Xuan Lao had asked him to bring and handed it to Zhang Lexuan, "Senior Sister, Xuan Lao said that once you see this, you will naturally understand what I mean."

"I understand. Tell me your plan." Zhang Lexuan realized the gravity of the situation; clearly, the current circumstances were not as optimistic as they had imagined.

Su Yu found a spot in the living room to sit down, spread the map he was holding out on the table, and spoke slowly: "Although I am not entirely sure what exactly will happen in Mingdu, Xuan Lao's instruction for us to evacuate Mingdu as soon as possible cannot be wrong. Once the tournament ends, what you must do is not go to collect your awards, but quickly rendezvous with Huo Yu Hao and the others."

"After the rendezvous, you must avoid West Mountain. I had already scouted the situation at West Mountain when I arrived this time. There is a region within West Mountain that has a powerful Mental Restriction; I suspect it is a trap set by the Holy Spirit Cult. That is the most dangerous place for you, so no matter how difficult other routes may be, what you must do is avoid West Mountain and escape from Mingdu! I repeat, I am not joking with you. If we suffer heavy losses because of your own arbitrary actions, none of you will be able to bear the responsibility!"

"Wang Qiu Er, as the Shrek captain, you must be responsible for Shrek and for your teammates. If something happens this time, I will hold you solely accountable. Senior Sister, I hope you can take full command of the team when necessary during this operation to ensure they do not encounter any accidents."

Wang Qiu Er looked at Su Yu and asked nervously, "Su Yu, what about you?"

"I have other things to do. My identity is somewhat complex, so I am not in danger for the time being. After I finish my business, I will come to find you."

Su Yu had prepared the evacuation plan and routes for them in advance. The task at hand was to ensure everyone avoided the Qiankun Wenqing Valley, which disgusted people to the point of death. As long as they escaped that place, Wang Dong'er would not be forcibly turned into Tang Wutong while in a conscious state.

Even if it were a path designed by a god, this time he would fight for a chance!

This was a battle with no retreat, and a resistance with no choice!

The moment Su Yu stepped into Mingdu, he received a warning from Luo Yu.

The Holy Spirit Cult and the Three Great Empires were both about to make their moves. The current situation seemed very calm, but once one side made a move, the ensuing situation would become uncontrollable.

To be precise, the current Mingdu was like a powder keg; any spark would instantly detonate it!

"While I still have time, you had best ask everything you want to know. If you are still unwilling to believe Xuan Lao's and my judgment by then, I don't mind breaking your limbs and carrying you back to Shrek if you refuse to cooperate."

Su Yu looked at everyone's stunned expressions and tapped his finger on the table.

"How do you know the Sun Moon Empire will make a move against us?" Dai Huabin asked.

"Because this tournament is jointly hosted by the Holy Spirit Cult and the Sun Moon Empire. Moreover, you are all the new generation of Shrek's power; it could also be said that those who have come to compete are the future pillars of the Three Great Empires. Once you fall here, the Three Great Empires will immediately fall into a power vacuum. Having lost their backbone, the Three Great Empires will no longer be able to resist the armies of the Sun Moon Empire!" Su Yu did not hold back and stated the crux of the problem directly.

"Why do you say your identity is complex, and that they won't do anything to you?" Ning Tian continued to ask.

"I don't want to waste words. Go check the Su Family yourself, specifically the early experiences of my parents. I believe the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will have information on this. Next question." Su Yu was too lazy to talk nonsense.

"What is the situation at West Mountain? Could it be that even with the strength of Xuan Lao and the others, they cannot break through there? Other places are clearly more dangerous." Zhang Lexuan asked.

Su Yu pointed to the map on the table and continued: "West Mountain has a very powerful Mental Restriction. As a Level 7 Soul Engineer, I know this better than you do. Furthermore, let me ask you another question: why are other places heavily guarded, yet West Mountain is left as a gap? Senior Sister, do you think the people of the Sun Moon Empire are that stupid? The Sun Moon Empire might have fools, but it is impossible for everyone to be a fool. The fact that there is a gap at West Mountain can only mean one thing. West Mountain is a trap, a trap even more terrifying than any other place!"

When Su Yu explained the situation at West Mountain, everyone realized they had fallen into a misconception.

West Mountain was a gap that seemed to be revealed inadvertently, but once one stepped inside, it would be a massive trap!

Watching Su Yu leave in a hurry, Wang Qiu Er looked at him with hope and asked, "How much confidence do you have in escaping this turmoil unscathed?"

"If you don't cause trouble for me, I can even sit peacefully in the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy and wait out this turmoil. If you act on your own, the people you get killed won't just be Shrek members; it could also be me, the people of the Tang Sect, and even the teachers who come to rescue us will be killed because of you."

Watching that hurried figure depart, Wang Qiu Er nodded, silently memorizing every word he said.