Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Chapter 735 The conspiracy exposed
The mermaids were overjoyed. They even began to imagine what the human world would be like, and what kind of wonderful life they would lead after becoming spirits.

But is the reality really as they imagine?
Jiang Ming didn't know, but he didn't discourage these mermaid fantasies. Who wouldn't yearn for hope of survival when facing death?

Fortunately, Liya had already told him that the Sea Princess was following behind them and could intervene immediately should any unexpected situation arise!

Encouraged by the men in black robes, the mermaids quickened their pace. Three more hours passed, and the sun was about to sink below the horizon. The setting sun's rays illuminated the sea, making it shimmer and sparkle. Thousands of mermaids leaped and tumbled in the water, creating a spectacular sight.

From afar, the mermaids could already see the city built on the seashore.

Dongyang City!
This is the largest city in the northern part of the Sun Moon Empire. Although it is located in the north, it is very prosperous due to its size and importance.

Compared to other cities in the northern part of the Sun Moon Empire, Dongyang City's defenses are relatively lax. This is mainly because of its relatively safe location, situated behind the Sun Moon Empire, and the presence of aerial detection soul guides, so there is no need to worry about enemy attacks.

For Dongyang City, the only potential threat is the sea spirit beast in the icy sea!

Now, the most powerful soul beast race in the icy sea, the mermaid race, has actually been led to Dongyang City by soul masters from Dongyang City.

This looks like a truly magical scene.

The man in black robes looked at the mermaids and said, "It's very late today. You should rest in this sea area for the night. Tomorrow I will take you into the city to complete the transformation of your souls."

After saying that, he added apologetically, "Please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

The mermaids didn't say much and agreed to the black-robed man's arrangement.

Mermaids' condition deteriorates significantly once they set foot on land. If it weren't for the need for a magic array or similar device mentioned by the black-robed man during their soul transformation, the mermaids wouldn't have come here.

Moreover, they felt unsafe in human cities late at night, so staying in the sea made them feel more at ease.

"Jiang Ming, you're human, why don't you come with me to stay in the city?"

The man in the black robe extended a warm invitation.

Jiang Ming looked at the man in black robes in front of him and smiled: "Alright."

Going to human cities would be beneficial for him in gathering information about himself.

He felt there was something wrong with these men in black robes, but in such a large city, it was impossible for everyone to be suspicious.

Moreover, he had just asked the "Big Sister" and even though his physical condition had not yet recovered, his strength was already considered that of a powerful figure.

At least, these men in black robes in front of him were no match for him.

Jiang Ming nodded to Liya, and then followed the men in black robes to Dongyang City, which was not far away.

Unlike the black-robed figures who used flight soul tools, Jiang Yang felt that he could fly without these things.

Night had fallen, but looking down from the air, Dongyang City was brightly lit.

Dongyang City, as the largest city in the north of the Sun Moon Empire, boasts a vibrant nightlife.

After the man in black robes led Jiang Ming into Dongyang City, he immediately arranged a hotel for Jiang Ming.

It's worth mentioning that the hotel the man in black robes arranged for him was almost on the other side of Dongyang City, a whole city away from the sea area where the merfolk rested!

This was clearly intentional.

After the man in black left the hotel, Jiang Ming followed behind him.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Dongyang City, two elderly men in their seventies looked at the sea where the mermaids were resting, their eyes filled with longing.

They are two Title Douluo guarding Dongyang City: Ten Thousand Souls Douluo and Abomination Douluo!
"When will we do it?"

"Hate Douluo Chen said in a deep voice, his voice slightly hoarse."

The Soul Douluo turned and glanced at Dongyang City, a hint of apprehension showing on his aged face.

"Wait a minute. I've already sent someone to inform the sect leader and the others that Jiang Ming has amnesia and is suspected of being seriously injured. This is the best time to kill Jiang Ming! Compared to this, we can wait a bit longer to collect the resentment and souls of these mermaids."

Initially, the two of them only planned to use the recently popular soul-collecting method to lure the mermaid clan to Dongyang City, so as to collect their souls and resentment to increase their strength.

But now that Jiang Ming has joined the fray, the original plan has to be put on hold for the time being.

Compared to Jiang Ming, the souls and resentments of over a thousand mermaids are insignificant.

It's important to understand that ever since those major battles in Mingdu, Jiang Ming has practically become a nightmare hanging over the entire Holy Spirit Cult. The Holy Spirit Cult, which originally planned to revive and step into the limelight, was single-handedly suppressed by Jiang Ming.

Moreover, it wasn't just the Holy Spirit Cult; Jiang Ming ruined the entire Sun Moon Empire's plans.

If they could kill Jiang Ming here, it would be an incredible achievement for them!
However, although killing Jiang Ming would be a great achievement, neither of them clearly had the guts to do it.

Even if Jiang Ming had lost his memory, even if the two of them were evil soul masters at the Title Douluo level, they wouldn't dare to lay a hand on Jiang Ming!
Even Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao was almost killed by Jiang Ming, so what if they are both Title Douluos?

"Well, we don't need to worry about Jiang Ming's affairs, nor can we. However, among those mermaids, there is one with 100,000 years of cultivation leading the group. We need to think of a way to trap her!"

The Abomination Douluo's gaze remained fixed on the sea. A mermaid with 100,000 years of cultivation! If the two of them could handle this mermaid, their cultivation would definitely increase dramatically!

Putting everything else aside, even if they all have full spirit rings, a 100,000-year spirit beast will still produce a 100,000-year spirit bone! That's such a huge temptation!

Moreover, even if their soul rings are full, as long as they trap this mermaid with 100,000 years of cultivation in Dongyang City, they can decide when to kill it, when to take its soul rings, and when to take its soul bones.

"I plan to tamper with the soul-transformation array. After the mermaid leaves the sea, her strength will decrease significantly, and then we..."

Two evil soul masters, titled Douluo, were plotting on the city wall of Dongyang City, as if the mermaids in the nearby sea were theirs for the taking.

Inside Dongyang City, Jiang Ming watched as the man in black robes entered another hotel. Seeing nothing unusual, he frowned slightly.

After thinking it over, he didn't go back to that hotel, but instead found a hotel near the sea to stay in.

That night, Jiang Ming kept looking out of the hotel window at the direction of the city walls and the distant sea.

There was no movement.

As the sun gradually rose in the early morning, the mermaids who were resting in the sea near Dongyang City also woke up.

Soon, the men in black robes arrived. This time, there were several more men in black robes, including two elderly men in their seventies, who said they had come to perform a soul transformation ceremony.

Liya inquired about Jiang Ming's situation. The man in black robes who took Jiang Ming away last night said that Jiang Ming had met someone he knew and that his memories might be returning.

Upon hearing this, Liya felt a sense of doubt.

Jiang Ming's spiritual sea has such a strong seal that it's unlikely he can recover his memories without breaking the seal.

She wanted to ask more questions, but the two elderly men beside her were already urging her on.

Left with no other choice, she could only lead her people to follow these black-robed figures to undergo soul transformation.

Meanwhile, in the hotel room that the man in black robes had booked for Jiang Ming, four figures suddenly appeared.

Two men and two women.

If Jiang Ming hadn't lost his memory, he would definitely have recognized these four people.

Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao!

Ye Xishui, the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult!

Zhong Liwu, leader of the Holy Spirit Cult! Feng Ling, deputy leader of the Holy Spirit Cult!

Two Limit Douluo, one a Level 98 Super Douluo, and the other a Level 96 Super Douluo!
This lineup is absolutely terrifying.

But if Jiang Ming hadn't apparently lost his memory and was seriously injured, they wouldn't have come.

The reason is simple: if Jiang Ming hadn't been injured, their lineup wouldn't have been a match for him.

"What about people?!"

Ye Xishui stared at the empty room, her eyes narrowed, and her aura surged, destroying all the furnishings in the room.

Long Xiaoyao frowned and said, "Could it be that we've mistaken this for someone else, and it's not Jiang Ming? Maybe it's someone who looks a lot like Jiang Ming."

To be honest, Long Xiaoyao really didn't believe it when he heard the news that Jiang Ming had lost his memory and was seriously injured.

The reason is simple: Jiang Ming is too strong!
Given Jiang Ming's strength, the only person he could think of besides Di Tian who could severely injure him or even cause him to lose his memory was Jiang Ming.

Could it be that Jiang Ming went crazy and fought Di Tian in the Star Dou Great Forest, and it was a fight to the death?
Otherwise, there's no way to explain why Jiang Ming would be in this situation.

And even if he fought to the death, suffered serious injuries and amnesia, how could he have ended up in the icy sea and gotten involved with the mermaid clan?

All of this seems so strange.

"This"

Upon hearing Long Xiaoyao's words, the other three fell silent.

It's not impossible.

After all, they only knew of one person named Mingjiang, who looked very much like Jiang Ming, or even exactly the same as him!
"Whether it's Jiang Ming or not, finding him is the priority. It's not that it doesn't matter; if it is, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Zhongli Wu's gaze was cold.

In the entire Holy Spirit Cult, if you were to ask who hates Jiang Ming the most, he would definitely be the one!

If it weren't for his incredible luck in surviving several near-death experiences, he would have died three or four times by now!

Outside Dongyang City, the man in black robes led the mermaid away from the sea.

At first, many mermaids were not used to it, but in order to prolong their lives and become spirits, they forced themselves to endure the discomfort and went ashore.

As the mermaids drifted further and further away from the sea, Liya felt her power draining away, and an ominous feeling began to grow in her heart.

"Not here yet?"

Liya couldn't help but ask, "We've already traveled a long way on land."

"We'll be there soon, just ahead."

A kind smile appeared on the aged face of the Soul Douluo. A few minutes later, a huge magic array altar appeared in front of Liya.

Upon arriving here, the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo and the Abomination Douluo exchanged a glance, both revealing a wicked smile.

The harvest can begin!

On the open sea, Jiang Ming looked at the empty sea in front of him, his expression becoming very solemn.

The mermaids have disappeared!

"Were they taken away by those men in black robes? Soul transformation?"

Jiang Ming endured the pain in his head and thought, his gaze sweeping across the entire sea area.

Soon, he sensed a trace of Liya's presence.

Clearly, Liya had taken note of his warning.

Without hesitation, Jiang Ming followed the trail of that scent.

When he saw the mermaids, they were already wriggling their tails and entering a strange-looking magic circle.

"Big Sister, do you know how to transform a soul? Is this the magic array for transforming a soul?"

Jiang Ming silently asked the leader in his heart, "She said she was my own soul. I think she should know how souls transform."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu extended his spiritual power to glance at the magic array over there.

Although she was a soul beast and didn't know much about magic arrays, she had learned a lot from following Jiang Ming over the years.

"Hmm? Something's not right. This isn't a soul conversion array. How could a soul conversion array have such an evil aura?"

As a Wind and Thunder Prison Beast, Xiao Yu is very sensitive to evil auras. She has seen soul transformation arrays before; she was watching when Xue Di became Jiang Ming's soul spirit.

That's clearly not it!
Jiang Ming was shocked!
Sure enough, there was a problem!

At this moment, Xiao Yu's voice rang out again: "Be careful. Judging from the state of this magic array, these people are most likely evil spirit masters."

Jiang Ming frowned: "An evil soul master? An enemy?"

Xiao Yu said, "It's not just enemies. If you see an evil spirit master, just kill them. You and evil spirit masters have a mortal enemy relationship!"

As the two were talking, the mermaids had already entered the huge magic circle.

Just as the last mermaid entered the magic circle, the people in black robes quickly split into four groups and stood at the four corners of the magic circle.

The men in black robes channeled their soul power to activate the magic array, and wisps of black energy began to spread along the array's patterns.

Instantly, Liya, who was inside the magic circle, realized that something was wrong.

"What are you doing?!"

The Soul Douluo revealed a ferocious smile: "What am I doing? Of course, I'm collecting the souls of you soul beasts into my Myriad Soul Banner!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo raised his right hand, and nine soul rings appeared on his body, two yellow, two purple, and five black. A jet-black banner then appeared in his hand.

The entire flag, from the flagpole to the flag itself, was black.

And on that black flag, countless purplish-black vengeful spirits flickered faintly.

The moment this evil martial spirit appeared, Liya's expression changed drastically.

She knew that Jiang Ming had guessed correctly; these men in black robes really were suspicious!

She immediately notified her mother through telepathy, informing her of the situation as soon as possible.

On land, the mermaid race's fighting power would be greatly weakened, and she would be unable to protect her people.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel worried.

Jiang Ming was taken away by these men in black robes. I hope nothing bad has happened to him!

(End of this chapter)