Chapter 16 Jiang Che Suppresses Flander and Zhao Wuji!
Dugu Bo arrived, and Dugu Yan stood still with her eyes closed, having already prepared for the worst.
But as time passed, the Soul Saint's attack did not land, and she heard a heavy impact.
She slowly opened her eyes and saw Flander and Zhao Wuji lying on the ground.
Several cracks appeared in the ground beneath them, and their faces bore obvious marks from being whipped, making them look extremely disheveled.
She looked around and immediately saw Jiang Che.
Dugu Yan was overjoyed.
Although it wasn't her grandfather who came, it was still a good thing that a powerful person had intervened, at least it wouldn't implicate others.
She clasped her hands in a fist salute to Jiang Che and said, "Thank you for your help, Senior."
Jiang Che turned his head, nodded slightly, and replied with a serious expression, "No need for formalities, just watch from the side."
After saying that, he turned his gaze to Flander and Zhao Wuji, who were still lying on the ground.
Originally, Jiang Che hadn't intended to touch this small Shrek Academy.
If he were to rashly attack a junior with his Title Douluo cultivation, it wouldn't be in his conscience.
Even now, witnessing firsthand the arrogance of the Shrek Academy's teachers and students, who had attacked a Soul Master, he had the idea of punishing them.
Flander and Zhao Wuji staggered to their feet, their faces still burning with pain.
"Hmph, who dared to ambush me like that?!" Zhao Wuji roared.
The onlookers retreated far away, not daring to approach.
Flander immediately noticed Jiang Che and Muse standing not far from Dugu Yan; it was highly likely these two had attacked.
His cultivation was a full level 78; even if attacked by someone of the same level, or even a Soul Douluo, he would never have suffered such a fate.
The man before him looked to be only in his early twenties, yet why couldn't he sense any soul power from him?
His eyes narrowed, and he immediately realized a possibility: the man's cultivation had probably already reached the Title Douluo level!
Zhao Wuji also reacted; the youth's casual strike gave him a very familiar feeling.
"Who are you? We don't have any grudges between us, do we?"
Flander's eyes showed a hint of surprise as he looked at Jiang Che, his tone carrying a touch of respect.
Jiang Che's lips curled into a smile, and he said, "No, I just had a bit of an itch to give you two a good thrashing."
As he spoke, six pure white wings slowly extended from Jiang Che's back, pointing towards Flander and Zhao Wuji.
Upon seeing the wings on Jiang Che's back, Flander's face darkened. He hurriedly said,
"Your Excellency, aren't you being a bit unreasonable?"
"My students are still in danger. What's wrong with me forcing this little girl to take the detox?"
Zhao Wuji chimed in, "That's right. Even if my students had some intentions, they didn't succeed. Can't we show them some leniency?"
Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, Jiang Che's eyes flickered, a surge of anger rising within him. He coldly said, "I saw everything that happened just now. If you had left with your students, I wouldn't have bothered with this matter."
"As for now..."
"Today you can invoke a powerful background that I fear, so I can stand by and watch. Otherwise, you two will suffer!"
Upon hearing Jiang Che's words, Flander's face instantly turned pale, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
Jiang Che's last sentence was exactly what he had said to Dugu Yan earlier.
The two exchanged a glance, unsure what to do.
What kind of background does Shrek Academy have?
The only thing they can boast about is Tang San's father, but if this powerful figure before them is from the Spirit Hall, they're completely doomed.
Jiang Che's thoughts stirred, releasing his soul power.
The sacred and ancient pressure of his soul power descended upon Flander and Zhao Wuji, making it difficult for them to breathe.
Zhao Wuji roared angrily, trying to unleash his Martial Soul True Body to resist the pressure.
He attempted to break free of the soul power's oppressive force, but found himself trapped in a quagmire, unable to move.
As the pressure subsided, Zhao Wuji's body shuddered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Although Flander's cultivation was profound, his defense was far inferior to Zhao Wuji's; his legs buckled, and he knelt down.
He looked at Jiang Che and spoke with difficulty, "Senior, do you truly intend to bully the weak?"
Seeing this, Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes were filled with shock.
To be able to suppress two Soul Saints with a casual move—this powerful figure's cultivation was likely even above her grandfather's!
Jiang Che smiled calmly and said loudly, "Your students have said that a Soul Master who doesn't cause trouble isn't a good Soul Master, and I think that makes a lot of sense. Today, I also want to cause some trouble."
"Besides, I've given you a chance, what else do you have to say?"
(Just kidding, there's no force on this continent that my Holy Court can fear!)
No matter who came, the two were in no condition to escape a beating today.
Driven by his will, Jiang Che's six wings instantly extended, simultaneously lashing out at Flander and Zhao Wuji.
In just a few breaths, they were covered in blood and gore.
Seeing this, Jiang Che stopped, satisfied, and withdrew his wings and soul power.
"You Shrek Academy people, if you see me in Soto City in the future, remember to bow your heads and behave yourselves." Jiang Che's voice reached everyone present.
The onlookers all heard the name Jiang Che mentioned: Shrek.
"So these people are from Shrek Academy!?"
"I know, they even signed up for the Great Soul Arena today."
"How despicable! Do these soul masters even have the right to sign up for the Great Soul Arena?"
"Is this an academy? Who would send their child there with such training?"
"..."
Only after Jiang Che's punishment did the onlookers feel comfortable speaking their minds.
Hearing the rumors about Shrek Academy, Flander felt utterly dejected, and Zhao Wuji lowered his head as well.
They only wanted to leave as quickly as possible.
Flander respectfully said to Jiang Che, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. We understand."
"Get lost."
With Jiang Che's command, he and Zhao Wuji quickly stood up and led Tang San and the others away.
It was no longer possible for Dugu Yan to cure the poison; Flander could only place his hopes on Yu Xiaogang.
After Flander and the others left, the onlookers also dispersed. Such a powerful figure was beyond their reach.
Dugu Yan smiled and stepped forward, bowing to Jiang Che again, "Junior Dugu Yan, grandfather Dugu Bo, thank you for your righteous help, senior."
"..."
"No need for such formalities, young friend."
Jiang Che nodded slightly, his expression indifferent. He looked at Muse, "Let's go, we'll go back after a little while."
Muse nodded slightly in return.
Just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly sensed a powerful soul force approaching.
High above, a giant azure-scaled serpent, tens of meters long, arrived above Soto City.
Two figures stood atop its head: Xue Beng, who had gone to find reinforcements, and the Poison Douluo—Dugu Bo.
(End of Chapter)