Peerless: Gu Master Transforms Douluo.

"No! This script is completely wrong!"

Xuanzi slumped to the ground, his mind a jumble of confusion and disbelief.

Although he was being interrogated in public, the person in charge was his closest martial uncle, a fellow guardian of Shrek Academy, and an elder who had protected him since childhood. Why was Elder Mu so unsympathetic this time?

It should be noted that even when he was negligent in leading the team and caused heavy casualties among the inner court disciples, Elder Mu only sighed and helped him clean up the mess, never embarrassing him in public.

But now, it's all for the sake of the hostile Sun and Moon Empire.

For a potential explosion, Elder Mu actually judged him mercilessly in front of so many powerful figures?

This is really unreasonable!

Elder Mu, have you betrayed the true lineage of Shrek?
Xuanzi was panting heavily, his chest heaving violently. He closed his eyes in pain, and even his fingertips were trembling.

Moon continued speaking.

His voice was soft, yet it carried a weight of a thousand pounds, each word striking Xuanzi's heart.

“I always thought that you were just being reckless and impulsive, and that you would eventually repent. But now you are still so stubborn and unrepentant. I underestimated your stubbornness and arrogance, and I have repeatedly indulged your willfulness. I am partly to blame for this mistake.”

"Elder Mu! I—" Xuanzi looked up abruptly, as if a cat had been stepped on, eager to shirk responsibility.

"shut up!"

Mu En coldly interrupted Xuanzi's explanation, his tone filled with utter disappointment and exhaustion, yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"I shouldn't have had unrealistic expectations of you, and I shouldn't have forgiven your mistakes time and time again, hoping that you could change your ways. Now it seems that not passing the position of Sea God Pavilion Master to you was the right decision ever."

He paused, his gaze falling on Xuanzi's deathly pale face, and said, each word sharp and piercing, "Because you are already beyond redemption."

"..."

What does it mean?
Such cold words are truly heartbreaking.

As a former elder of the Sea God Pavilion and a high-ranking Super Douluo of Shrek Academy, he has risked his life for the academy. Even if he has no merit, he has certainly worked hard, right?
Xuanzi opened his mouth, wanting to refute or explain, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.

He seemed to have all his strength drained away, and he lowered his head helplessly, staring at his distorted shadow on the ground with a slightly empty look in his eyes.

"why?"

Suddenly, he abruptly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, and roared hoarsely.

He was like a trapped beast driven to the brink, venting all the grievances and resentment that had been building up in his heart.

"I'm doing this for Shrek Academy!"

"I want Shrek Academy to continue its glory and go even further. Why can't any of you see that? Can't you trust me a little more?"

Mu En watched him quietly until Xuanzi's roar turned into a sob with a choked tone, then slowly opened his mouth. His voice was still calm, but it was like a thunderclap.

"So, what do you value life for?"

Xuanzi trembled and froze on the spot.

"As a teacher and elder, you should have protected the students' safety and guided them onto the right path, but you have repeatedly neglected your duties due to your appetite and momentary impulses. Have you ever truly repented?"

Mu En's voice rang out again, without accusation, yet it made Xuanzi feel even worse than any rebuke.

Memories of the past flooded my mind like a tidal wave.

The inner court geniuses who died tragically at the hands of 100,000-year-old soul beasts, Tang Yin, on whom he had placed high hopes but who nearly lost his life because of him, and the Mingdu explosion that almost erupted...

I used to be proud of being the vice-captain of Shrek Academy's inspection team and I thought I cared about the common people. How did I end up becoming the kind of person I hate the most?
"But I'm a victim too..."

"I'm just a Shrek Soul Master desperately trying to control myself..."

Xuanzi's voice gradually lowered, his face filled with deep remorse. As two streams of tears fell, he cried out in anguish:

"I didn't want to kill them either, but... my martial soul is flawed, and I can't control my impulses and desires..."

He curled up, the once invincible Taotie Douluo now only filled with endless regret and pain.

The hall fell silent, with only Xuanzi's suppressed voice slowly dissipating in the air.

Yan Shaozhe: Why did it have to come to this, Elder Xuan?

Jing Hongchen: What, there's more juicy gossip?

Poison Undying: I can't bear to look anymore.

Long Xiaoyao: It seems that Brother Mu is truly determined this time.

Di Tian and Bi Ji exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with complex emotions: Human thoughts are truly complicated.

Looking at Xuanzi's appearance, Mu En felt a pang of guilt in his eyes, which eventually turned into a long sigh.

The mistake has been made, and no amount of explanation or remorse can bring back the lives lost or make up for the wrong done.

Back then, Shrek Academy was dwindling in talent, and I was seriously injured and unable to continue protecting Shrek. I could only choose the best among the worst and place my hopes on Xuanzi, hoping that he could take up the mantle.

Even though this guy did have a flaw in his martial soul, in terms of strength, he was undoubtedly the second strongest at Shrek Academy at the time.

Fortunately, Huo Yuhao emerged later; otherwise, if Shrek Academy had been handed over to Xuanzi, Mu En would have found it hard to imagine what the future would have been like.

Since Xuanzi can still feel guilt and remorse in his conscience, but cannot control his illness due to the defect of his martial soul, let Shrek Academy help him to reform himself.

"Shrek Academy sentenced Xuanzi to fifty years of hard labor and confiscated all of his personal property..."

Moon announced the final verdict in a tone devoid of joy or sorrow.

Rather than letting Xuanzi go out and harm others, continuing to make the same mistakes, it would be better to imprison him until he dies.

Moon even felt that making this guy a convict was actually Xuanzi's greatest contribution to Shrek Academy.

“How much…” Xuanzi suddenly looked up, his expression blank, as if he hadn’t heard clearly.

Fifty years!? Can he really live that long?
The thought that he had been reduced to the same treatment as those surviving evil spirit masters filled Xuanzi with grief and indignation.

No, it's not my fault!
Even if I'm wrong, so what?
He only made a few minor mistakes because of a flaw in his martial soul. Do we really have to investigate that seriously?

He's a level 98 Super Douluo!

Although those inner court disciples lost their lives, he later resigned from his position as deputy head of the Shrek Academy's supervisory group because of it.

What more do you want from him?
People can't be brought back to life, but we must always look forward.

And then there was this attack on the arms depot—in the end, it didn't explode, did it? Even if it had, so what?
The enemy's foe is my hero.

Wars between nations are driven not by morality, but by self-interest.

If Mingdu really explodes, although most of the people who die today are innocent, I will have saved ten or even a hundred times more people in the future.

This also delayed the start of the continental war.

Isn't this enough?
Xuanzi was somewhat bewildered.

He felt as if a breath was stuck in his throat.

However, he couldn't refute Elder Mu's decision, yet the resentment in his heart grew wildly like weeds.

Why did Shrek choose to collaborate with Mingdetang?
Why did you do this to him?

In his mind, Shrek was great, objective, supreme, and beyond question.

He himself was willing to give his life for Shrek Academy and burn his last drop of blood for the honor of the academy.

But now, Shrek is actually going to imprison him?
This is crazy!

“Shrek has changed, it has become someone’s personal fiefdom…” Something in Xuanzi’s heart slowly crumbled.

All these changes originated from Huo Yuhao.

This is the current master of the Sea God Pavilion!

It's all Huo Yuhao's fault!!

It was Elder Mu who listened to Huo Yuhao's slander.

A hint of regret flashed in Xuanzi's eyes. If he had known that Huo Yuhao possessed such an evil nature, he shouldn't have recommended Huo Yuhao in the first place.

Fortunately, it's never too late to mend things. As long as I return to Shrek Academy and find an opportunity to talk to Elder Mu about Tang Yin's divine trial, the other party will definitely change his mind.

Time will tell.

I am the one who is right!
Forbearance!

If all else fails, we'll wait until Tang Yinlong returns before slapping him in the face!
Anyway, I'm not in any immediate danger.

Just as Xuanzi was using mental self-consolation, Huo Yuhao keenly sensed that something was wrong with him.

This is the smell of lies!
Although Elder Mu's words just now made Xuanzi feel guilty, it was clear that this guy's reason for attacking the armory was not what he claimed.

And Tang Yin, where did he go?

Why did Xuanzi go to such lengths to conceal the other party's whereabouts?

At this moment, Huo Yuhao already had a guess, especially since he did not find Tang Yin's shadow on the Marauder's Map.

Therefore, the other party's location is quite obvious.

Qiankun asks about the Valley of Love!
Ning Rongrong—no, it should be said that Tang San is definitely going to be eliminated!

Perhaps these two were training Tang Yin's dog while waiting for them to walk into their trap in Qiankun Wenqing Valley.

Unfortunately, Huo Yuhao doesn't have that thought at all right now.

One who is free from desires is invincible, not to mention that he completely disdains the stingy rewards offered by the Valley of Love and Destiny.

It's worth noting that in the original novel, Ning Rongrong's customized reward included turning Ning Tian from a woman into a man, which was truly a perverse sense of humor.

Moreover, although the test in Qiankun Wenqing Valley is said to be a test of love, the criteria for judging love are actually entirely in Ning Rongrong's hands, and there is even a possibility that Tang San will interfere, just like in the original novel.

Knowing it's a trap, yet still going to deliver it—that's a recipe for disaster for the rest of my life.

In Huo Yuhao's view, if he were to accept the award, it would be for the sake of Qiankun Wenqing Valley itself, and for the sake of Ning Rongrong.

It's somewhat appealing, but not much.

However, these two big prizes are unlikely to disappear.

There's no need to rush.

In any case, one year in Douluo Continent is equivalent to one day in the God Realm.

If Tang San really couldn't sit still, Huo Yuhao could actually attract destructive attention by relying on the characteristics of the Chaos Body.

Creation and destruction—this is the path he prepared for the future of the Chaos Body, and also the reason why he has been slow to attach a sixth spirit ring.

If one were to use the Seed of the Plane to condense a natural soul ring, the Goddess of Life would surely notice one's extraordinary talent.

As long as one doesn't reveal their intention to overthrow the divine realm, it's not difficult to disguise oneself as a qualified successor.

In short, the advantage of time is on our side.

Huo Yuhao wasn't in a hurry.

Let's wait and see if Tang San gets anxious first.

"That's settled then. If there are no objections, this trial meeting is now adjourned." Moon's voice fell, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, carrying a sense of relief.

"I have no objection." Poison Undying nodded first, his tone casual, as if he had finished watching the show.

The rest of the group nodded in agreement.

Just then, a clear voice suddenly rang out.

"I have objections!"

Everyone present was taken aback and looked up at the scene.

It was Huo Yuhao's spiritual entity, who was in charge of recording, who suddenly raised its hand.

A bead of cold sweat instantly appeared on Jing Hongchen's forehead, his heart filled with shock: When exactly did Yuhao's spiritual body appear here?
I was completely unaware of it just now; such terrifying mental strength is simply outrageous...

Before he could finish his reflections...

On the table in the center of the hall, an invisible fluctuation suddenly appeared in the space, and Huo Yuhao's figure slowly solidified in the vortex-like distortion.

He appeared out of thin air before everyone's eyes, his clothes fluttering as if he had never left.

The scene suddenly fell silent.

"I'm just a little curious, where did Tang Yin go?" Huo Yuhao said with a smile, his tone calm.

He was indeed curious. According to the original story, Xuanzi was too old to experience genuine adventures and therefore had no chance of falling in love, which was why Ning Rongrong allowed him to leave.

But Tang Yin is completely different. The current plot has clearly deviated from the expected path, and he must find out the reason behind it.

Upon hearing this, Xuanzi's heart skipped a beat, but he forced a calm expression and said in a deep voice, "I have already said that Xiaoyin has nothing to do with this matter."

Everyone present shared the same thought.

Tang Yin is just a Soul Master who hasn't even reached the level of a Soul Saint. What role can he play in this turmoil involving a Super Douluo?
It's impossible to say that Tang Yin instigated Xuanzi to attack the armory. That would be too far-fetched.

Huo Yuhao reminded him, "But I remember that when Tang Yin was defeated by me before, he was seriously injured due to the backlash of the exploding ring, but when he appeared yesterday, he didn't look like that at all."

Upon hearing this, Moon and the others immediately realized what was happening.

Yes, the aftereffects of the exploding rings are not so easy to heal. To prevent the injury from spreading, Tang Yin was even frozen by Huo Yuhao.

Xuanzi was the one who wanted to take Tang Yin back to Shrek Academy ahead of time for treatment, which is why they didn't assign Xuanzi any tasks.

Through a series of unforeseen events, the subsequent events unfolded.

Could there be some hidden story behind this?
Xuanzi was sweating profusely, but he still stubbornly said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

He knew in his heart that Tang Yin's divine destiny must never be exposed.

No matter how much people slander Huo Yuhao, his talent is absolutely unprecedented. If Huo Yuhao were to snatch this divine opportunity, everything would be over.

"You will speak." Huo Yuhao looked at Xuanzi, the gentleness in his eyes gradually fading, and the Spirit Eye Martial Soul appeared, a golden light flashing by.

The next moment, an invisible spiritual force spread out like a tide, precisely enveloping Xuanzi.

Xuanzi trembled, his eyes instantly became crystal clear, and his previously tense body went limp.

"Now, tell me, what happened after you and Tang Yin left Mingdu?" Huo Yuhao snapped his fingers, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable command.

"Yes, after I left Mingdu with Tang Yin..." Xuanzi recounted his experiences during that period in fits and starts.

Stop talking!

Stop! That's not me!

Xuanzi struggled desperately in his heart, but to no avail.

If he were in his prime and wanted to resist, he could indeed put up some resistance, since this wasn't a mechanism brought about by a soul skill.

But now, Xuanzi could only recount in great detail how he and Tang Yin had unintentionally entered the Qiankun Asking Love Valley, even including some details he hadn't noticed.

They practically shook out the color of their underwear.

To others, Huo Yuhao's glance might seem unremarkable.

But the powerful figures present saw this and their pupils shrank, and they all silently took a deep breath.

The precision and suppressive power of this mental manipulation are terrifyingly effortless!
It's terrifying that someone could control a Super Douluo with just their eyes without using any soul skills.

At this moment, Mu En could no longer see through Huo Yuhao's true nature, and felt that every time the other party appeared, he brought a new shock.

This rate of growth is simply unbelievable.

A flicker of fervor and satisfaction flashed in Di Tian's eyes: Your Majesty has the potential to be a god-king!
Xiong Jun secretly rejoiced: Such powerful spiritual strength, such terrifying speed of progress! Hahaha, I'll brag to the Demon King when I get back. He'll definitely regret not agreeing to the Master's suggestion to become the Tower Master's soul spirit last time. Now, he probably won't even have the chance to curry favor!
And so, everyone present listened to Xuanzi's account of Tang Yin's adventure in Qiankun Wenqing Valley, from his own perspective.

They looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

Is this divine test serious?
It all has an eerie feel to it... (End of Chapter)