Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 229 The Fated One of the Heartbreaking Red Acacia Flower
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Shrek Academy.

With the Soul Master Competition just around the corner, it should be a time of joy, but Shrek Academy is anything but happy at this moment.

The original Shrek team can now be described as having fallen apart.

Not only did Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's departure cause the Shrek Academy team to lose two key Soul Masters, but their sudden departure also caused the team's morale to plummet.

"Dean, do we really still want to participate in this year's competition?"

With only a few days left before the start of the competition, Shrek Academy held its final training session, mainly for Yu Xiaogang to explain the important points of the competition and some competition rules.

After Yu Xiaogang finished explaining, Oscar, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became somber.

"Well, I didn't mean anything by it, it's just... given our current state, it seems unlikely that we'll achieve any good results, right?" Oscar said with a wry smile.

Originally, the Shrek Academy team had three Soul Masters: Dai Mubai, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing. However, due to the departure of the other two, Shrek Academy now only has Dai Mubai as a Soul Master.

Although the Shrek team is still quite strong, the sudden departure of a player so close to the competition is a huge blow to their morale.

Not to mention they also know why those two left.

Everyone was somewhat prepared for Ning Rongrong's departure, given that her relationship with the Grandmaster had always been very tense, and her relationship with Captain Dai Mubai was equally abysmal. During group battle training, Ning Rongrong was even unwilling to buff Dai Mubai.

But Zhu Zhuqing, to put it bluntly, was forced to leave!
If it weren't for the master constantly trying to help Dai Mubai win back Zhu Zhuqing, they would all have realized that Zhu Zhuqing originally had no intention of leaving. She usually cooperated well with everyone during training, and even with Dai Mubai, she only clashed with him on the matter of the Netherworld White Tiger.

The Shrek team's morale is currently low. Although the official reason is the departure of Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, the real reason is Master!

“Oscar, the Soul Master Competition is not just an honor for you, but also a form of training,” Flander said.

"Of course, if you don't want to participate, I won't force you."

“Dean, it’s not that I’m unwilling to participate, it’s just that I feel that since we’re participating, we definitely have to achieve good results, otherwise it would be a disgrace to Shrek Academy,” Oscar said.

Liu Erlong sighed, looking somewhat weary. "Boss Fu, Oscar has a point. The kids are still young. They'll be more than capable of participating in the next Soul Master Competition. With their talent, they'll be able to achieve even better results then."

“No, we can still achieve good results by participating in this year’s competition.” Yu Xiaogang looked towards the woods.

"Tianheng, come here."

As Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, a figure slowly emerged from the woods; it was Yu Tianheng.

His face showed a complex expression and obvious weariness, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept well for the past few days.

“I know you left the Royal Fighting Team for some reason, but Shrek Academy’s doors will always be open for you,” Yu Xiaogang said.

Yu Tianheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded firmly, "Master, I am willing to join the Shrek team and fight for the tournament."

"Good, with Yu Tianheng joining us, our strength has been raised to another level." Flander clapped his hands and laughed, the gloom on his face vanishing.

"Next, what we need to do is adjust our tactics, regroup, and be in the best condition for the competition."

Although Oscar and his group were still a little confused, Yu Tianheng's addition undoubtedly gave the Shrek team a shot in the arm.

Although they lost two Soul Masters, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, Yu Tianheng's strength should not be underestimated. His addition ensures that the Shrek team will not fall too far behind in terms of Soul Power level.

……

The training meeting didn't last long. Everyone dispersed, but Yu Xiaogang kept Yu Tianheng, Tang San, and Xiao Wu behind.

Yu Xiaogang looked at the three people in front of him with a serious expression and slowly said, "Half a year ago, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing suddenly had a great increase in soul power. Now that I think about it, it is really too strange."

“Xuanming acts strangely. I suspect they used the same evil magic as Xuanming to achieve such a huge improvement in a short period of time.”

Tang San frowned slightly. Although he had some doubts about his teacher's words, he did not immediately refute them.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "Master, how can you say that! Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's advancements were all aboveboard, and Xuanming also cultivated on his own! How could it be an evil technique!"

Yu Xiaogang remained expressionless. "Then why have they suddenly made such great progress? This is completely illogical."

"Xiao Wu, you've been getting close to them all this time, haven't you ever had any doubts?"

Yu Tianheng suddenly spoke up from the side: "Master, in fact, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also experienced a sudden increase in soul power before. I also found it strange at the time, but I didn't think about it as an evil technique."

"Moreover, Dugu Yan's martial soul also suddenly evolved into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor at that time."

“Soul Masters cultivate step by step. If they didn’t use evil magic, how could they suddenly improve so much?” Yu Xiaogang said. Xiao Wu became even more indignant upon hearing this. “Master, that’s prejudice! Everyone’s soul power improvement has a reason, it’s not some kind of evil magic at all.”

As she spoke, Xiao Wu took out a bright and vibrant flower from her bosom, the very same Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red that Xuan Ming had given her.

"This is the source of everyone's increased soul power!" Xiao Wu said proudly. "This is a treasure given to us by Xuanming. Each one has magical effects. Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling all increased their soul power because they took the right immortal herbs for themselves."

The moment Tang San saw the Acacia Heartbreak Red, his eyes lit up instantly. "This is... the Acacia Heartbreak Red! The legendary king of immortal herbs, I never thought it actually existed."

"A magical herb?" Yu Xiaogang was taken aback. "What is that?"

He was just suspicious, since this matter involved Ning Rongrong, so he thought he would try to probe through Xiao Wu. His main hope was to use this matter to unite Tang San and Yu Tianheng. Their alliance would mean the future alliance between the Haotian Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

"Teacher, all medicines have some toxicity, but the immortal herb is extremely special. This thing can not only bring a huge improvement, but also will not cause any harm in the slightest." Tang San slowly explained the relevant information about the immortal herb to Yu Xiaogang, and introduced the Acacia Heartbreak Red in Xiao Wu's hand.

After hearing Tang San's explanation, Yu Xiaogang was extremely shocked. "There are such magical treasures in the world? Could it be that Xuanming's terrifying cultivation speed is because of these immortal herbs?"

"It's almost certainly true, but immortal herbs are rare and hard to come by..." As he spoke, Tang San's face showed undisguised regret, along with a hint of longing.

But when he thought that the Love-Sickness Red was Xiao Wu's, his longing gradually faded.

"Now you know, right? Don't resort to evil magic all the time." Xiao Wu looked at Yu Xiaogang with displeasure.

Yu Xiaogang's expression was somewhat unnatural. "Xiaowu, what are you saying? I'm just worried that you might be used by Xuanming. After all, he acts strangely, so we have to be careful. Since this immortal herb is so miraculous, could I study it? Maybe it can bring greater help to everyone's cultivation."

Xiao Wu frowned, instinctively using teleportation to create distance and putting away the Heartbreak Red. "What do you want to do? Trying to steal it?"

"Teacher, this immortal herb belongs to Xiao Wu." Tang San's tone was slightly somber. Although he didn't say much, he made his meaning clear.

The Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red is such a precious treasure that it is no less than a legendary 100,000-year-old soul bone. It is understandable that he would be tempted to take it if he saw such a treasure. If someone else had it, he would inevitably have the idea of ​​taking it. However, the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red belongs to Xiao Wu. He will not take it, nor will he allow anyone else to take it.

“Xiao San, don’t be nervous, I’m just curious,” Yu Xiaogang said.

"As you said, the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red needs a destined person to take it down. I see that the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red is still on that Black Stone, and I just want to take a look."

"Could it be that you are the destined one?" Xiao Wu looked at Yu Xiaogang with disdain.

Seeing Xiao Wu's wary look, Yu Xiaogang sighed, "Fine, since that's how it is, I won't force it. However, even if Ning Rongrong and the others improved rapidly because of such rare items, Xuanming is definitely more than that."

"Are you ever going to stop?" Xiao Wu said, somewhat annoyed.

“Xiao Wu!” Yu Xiaogang’s tone was slightly somber.

"I'm not making baseless guesses, but I've received some information, news from the Great Soul Arena, that Xuanming did indeed use some dangerous methods to cultivate."

"Xuanming...you're simply unreasonable!" Xiaowu's face turned red with anger. She gave up arguing with Yu Xiaogang and turned to leave.

"Xiao Wu!" Tang San quickly got up and chased after her.

"Xiao San, Xuan Ming didn't use any evil magic. Your teacher is really possessed!" Xiao Wu said indignantly.

"Xiao Wu, don't get excited, Teacher..." Tang San hesitated.

"What the teacher said isn't entirely unreasonable. You saw it yourself, Xuanming..."

"You little bastard!" Xiao Wu glared at Tang San, her eyes red-rimmed.

You don't believe me either?

Tang San's heart clenched. "Xiao Wu, it's not that I don't believe you, I'm just worried that you've also been deceived by Xuan Ming, he..."

"Enough!" Xiao Wu interrupted Tang San angrily.

"Fine, don't believe me if you don't believe me! If even I don't believe you, then just believe your teacher!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Wu activated her martial spirit and ran away.

Tang San watched Xiao Wu's rapidly receding figure and subconsciously wanted to chase after her, but Yu Xiaogang, who was far behind him, called out to him.

“Let’s let her calm down,” Yu Xiaogang said.

"But..." Tang San hesitated.

“What can you say if you chase after him now?” Yu Xiaogang said.

“She’s been bewitched by Xuanming and won’t believe you. If you go up now, you’ll only end up arguing with her.”

(End of this chapter)