Chapter 256 Departure: Participating in the Soul Master Competition!
The noise in the arena gradually subsided, and everyone's eyes fell on the bright yellow brocade letter.
The Emperor Tianhun's letter was extremely earnest, even carrying a hint of an expectation that could not be refused.
In the previous All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, Liu Yuan led the team from the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy, overcoming all odds against all odds, and ultimately pulled Shrek Academy down from its pedestal, winning the supreme championship trophy.
That battle not only made the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy famous, but also brought the prestige of the entire Heavenly Soul Empire to its peak among the three great empires.
However, that was ultimately only the first time in history.
Shrek Academy's dominance has been deeply entrenched for thousands of years.
While a single failure may have been a setback for Shrek, it could not completely destroy their faith in the hearts of the people.
Over the past five years, doubts about that battle have never subsided on the Douluo Continent.
Many people privately believe that the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy's last championship victory was merely due to luck, or because Shrek Academy's starting lineup was facing a talent gap.
The Heavenly Soul Emperor clearly understood that if the Heavenly Soul Empire could not produce a convincing result in this competition, then the previous victory would be washed away by time and become a mere accidental "upset".
Only by securing a second undisputed victory and silencing all dissenting voices can the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy solidify its position and truly imprint the Heavenly Soul Empire's prestige on the continent's history.
Therefore, this year's Soul Master Competition, hosted by the Sun Moon Empire, is even more important to the Heavenly Soul Royal Family than the previous one.
After reading the letter, Du Busi casually folded the bright yellow brocade and let out a cold laugh tinged with sarcasm.
Liu Yuan sat beside him, looking at Du Busi's face, and asked, "Master, since His Majesty the Emperor has put it this way in his letter, what is your opinion? Should our class go or not?"
Poison Undying slammed his hand on the table, causing the bronze wine cup in front of him to jump slightly. He raised his thick eyebrows and said, "Go! Why wouldn't I go? Since that old man Tianhun has delivered the opportunity to my doorstep, I have no reason to refuse."
"Last time we knocked Shrek Academy off the championship. In the past five years, although that old guy Moon is dead, everyone at Shrek must be holding a grudge and just looking for an opportunity to get revenge."
"This time, I'm going to take you there and crush the spirit they've managed to build up!"
As he spoke the last few words, Du Bu Si gritted his teeth, the muscles in his cheeks bulging slightly, and his eyes revealed an undisguised rage and hatred.
Seeing his master's gritted teeth, Liu Yuan couldn't help but give a wry smile. He picked up his wine bowl, took a sip, and said softly, "Master, it seems you're still holding a grudge about the trouble Ma Xiaotao caused last time."
"Of course!!"
Poison Undying's voice instantly rose eight octaves, his right hand clenched into a fist, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force: "Last time, how much did I and our entire Body Sect suffer? Those Shrek people are full of benevolence and morality, but when it comes to doing things, they are more ruthless than anyone else. If it weren't for Xue Di's timely intervention to stop that crazy woman, I and several elders of the sect would probably have perished in that hellhole."
Poison Undying's breathing became somewhat heavy. He picked up the wine cup and took a big gulp, exhaling a heavy breath of hot air, his brows furrowed into a tight knot.
"Moreover, these days, whenever I am in seclusion and think about that matter, I just can't get rid of the doubts in my heart."
"That old woman named Ye Xishui is the Supreme Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, and the current Death God Douluo. How could someone of her status get involved in our feud with Shrek Academy for no reason? I've thought about it over and over again, can she really have absolutely no connection with Yan Shaozhe? I absolutely do not believe it!"
As Du Bu Si spoke, he sneered repeatedly, his eyes filled with extreme bewilderment and anger: "If there really was no connection, why did she arrive at the exact moment Yan Shao Zhe was about to collapse? And once she appeared, she went berserk, using every trick in the book, every move aimed at taking my life. If it weren't for protecting Yan Shao Zhe and Shrek Academy, I would have twisted my head off!"
Liu Yuan sat to the side, his bitter smile deepening.
Listening to Du Busi's analysis and puzzlement, Liu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly.
He really wanted to tell Du Busi directly that Ye Xishui was not only related to Yan Shaozhe, but was actually Yan Shaozhe's biological mother.
That's why Ye Xishui went crazy without regard for anything else.
However, at this point in time, Liu Yuan cannot find any reasonable clues to explain these deep-seated grudges and secrets from the original work to Du Busi.
Once it's revealed, it might trigger unnecessary questioning.
So Liu Yuan suppressed that thought and followed up on Du Busi's words, saying, "Master, there's no point in dwelling on past grievances. Now that you've broken through to level ninety-nine, we no longer need to fear anyone. Let's make preparations and set off soon. Let's bring back another championship for His Majesty the Emperor."
At this point, Liu Yuan turned his head and looked at the shimmering back mountain of the sect not far away. Although his tone was calm, it revealed a calm and resolute determination: "If we can win the championship again in the Sun Moon Empire this time and achieve a consecutive victory, then the halo of 'the number one academy on the continent' above Shrek Academy will truly disappear completely. The world will understand that the era of Shrek has passed, and the world now belongs to our Body Sect."
After hearing Liu Yuan's words, Du Busi's anger dissipated by more than half. He turned to look at Liu Yuan with approval, his eyes filled with satisfaction and fervor: "Haha, good! What a wonderful way to completely dispel the aura of the First Academy! As expected of my disciple, I admire your vision and spirit!"
Poison Immortal stood up and looked around at the core disciples who had almost finished eating and drinking and were now chatting in small groups. He took a deep breath, channeled his inner strength, and his steady voice resounded throughout the entire arena.
"Alright, that concludes today's banquet. Everyone, please disperse and go home to rest!"
Poison Undying's tone left no room for argument. He then turned to the people beside him and called out by name, "Vina, Long Aotian, Chen Lu, Wang Yanfeng, Gu Tong, and Mu Xue. You all go back and pack your things tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will personally lead the team, taking you and Liu Yuan with me to the Sun Moon Empire!"
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Long Aotian, Chen Lu, and the others straightened up and bowed in response.
(End of chapter)