Douluo Dragon King: I am the Lord of the Abyss, the King of Eternal Night.

Chapter 396 Shrek Seven Devils' Conferment Ceremony, Xu Lizhi's Tragic Story!
Seagod Lake and Seagod Island.

"Old Jin's true form is truly a convergence of rich soul power and light power."

Upon entering the Sea God Pavilion, Jiang Xiu immediately felt his body filled with soul power, and his mind became active.

After Shrek Academy explodes, Jin Yong will rely on the 70% of the original power stored in the Seed of Life to live a second life. At that time, he can choose the Body Sect as the place for growth and development.

"Now that we've already got one level 12 fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell sorted out, the second one won't be long before we get it..." Jiang Xiu thought to himself as he walked.

During the last communication, Dark Bell had already told him why Qian Gu Dong Feng was able to open the safe vault storing God-Slaying level items so quickly; it was all thanks to Long Ye Yue.

Because Long Yeyue's essence was damaged, Chen Xinjie had to go into seclusion to help her recover. With Chen Xinjie, the military leader, no longer in charge, Qian Gu Dongfeng's chances greatly increased...

For a moment, Jiang Xiu couldn't help but smile. He felt that Long Yeyue was simply the nemesis of Shrek Academy.

"I hope Long Yeyue can return to Shrek Academy soon..." Jiang Xiu thought to himself.

After all, when Shrek Academy explodes, Long Yeyue will do something extremely shocking...

Suppressing his thoughts, Jiang Xiu walked towards the council hall of the Sea God Pavilion. Today was the day he would set off for Devil Island.

"Today, witnessed by all the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, I hereby formally bestow upon you seven the title of the Shrek Seven Devils of this generation. The glory of Shrek Academy will be with you!"

As Jiang Xiu walked to the front of the main hall, he saw Yun Ming awarding medals representing the Shrek Academy Seven Devils to the seven Shrek Academy students in front of him.

These seven people are Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, Xu Lizhi, Wu Siduo, and Li Qiankun and Nangong Yao, who were promoted to the Inner Court not long ago last year.

Originally, Li Qiankun and Nangong Yao were not part of the Shrek Seven Devils, but Jiang Xiu did not agree to accept the title of Shrek Seven Devils last time.

Even Yuan Enhui and Gu Yue refused, so the Sea God Pavilion could only select two more students to make up the seven.

As Yun Ming finished speaking, Tang Wulin solemnly accepted the medal representing the Shrek Seven Devils. This was something Teacher Wu Changkong expected him to achieve!

I can't believe he actually got it!

Xie Xie and Xu Lizhi also had smiles on their faces.

"If I become one of the Shrek Seven Devils like Sister Xinglan, Xinglan will probably look at me again..." Xu Lizhi thought to himself, while secretly glancing at Ye Xinglan beside him.

But Ye Xinglan's eyes were filled with complex emotions after receiving the Shrek Seven Devils' medals.

This means that she has to follow her family's requirements and gradually enter the core area of ​​Shrek Academy, instead of joining the Legion or the Temple of War as she had planned...

Unless, as her father said, Shrek Academy explodes sometime in the future, she won't have to stay there anymore...

"I never thought I could become one of the Shrek Seven Devils just by slacking off, what a freebie, meow~" Wu Siduo's lively cat ears twitched slightly, and her beautiful eyes narrowed with pleasure.

At this moment, when Wu Siduo saw Jiang Xiu, her pink lips curved into a crescent moon shape, "Praise Jiang Xiu!"

She knew very well that if Jiang Xiu hadn't withdrawn, she, who had been slacking off, would never have been able to obtain the title of Shrek Seven Devils.

Nangong Yao and Li Qiankun, who were on the side, also noticed Jiang Xiu, and their gazes became complicated. They were both very clear about the origin of their titles.

"Hmph, you were the one who didn't want it back then, now let's see if you're envious." Zhuo Shi's eyes swept over the Shrek Seven Devils and then looked at Jiang Xiu.

He was certain that refusing the title of one of the Seven Devils of Shrek Academy was the biggest loss of Jiang Xiu's life!

But Zhuo Shi noticed that Jiang Xiu was just watching this scene calmly, without any change in expression.

"Hmph! He must be envious." Zhuo Shi thought to himself.

What Zhuo Shi didn't know was that Jiang Xiu had never cared about the title of Shrek Seven Devils. After all, what use was such a title to an academy that was about to explode?

Afterwards, Yunming said a few words of encouragement and then announced the end of the investiture ceremony.

"Xie Xie, it seems we need to work even harder."

Tang Wulin stroked the medal in his hand and said to Xie Xie beside him.

At this moment, Nangong Yao swayed her graceful figure as she walked out of the council hall and came to Jiang Xiu. Her pink eyes were alluring, and her charming face was filled with a smile.

"Junior Brother Jiang, thank you so much this time." Looking at the junior brother in front of her, whose cultivation level was originally lower than hers but has now surpassed hers, Nangong Yao said meaningfully.

Jiang Xiu naturally understood what Nangong Yao meant, so he waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's just that Senior Nangong is very strong."

"You're quite modest." Nangong Yao shook her head slightly, her pink tongue lingering on her red lips:
"However, my senior isn't hard, but she possesses a software hardening technique..."

"So, how about we go out for dinner tonight? My senior has made a reservation at the Rose Hotel..."

Given Jiang Xiu's handsome appearance, exceptional talent, and extraordinary strength, Nangong Yao naturally had no reason not to invite him.

Moreover, in their Nine-Tailed Fox Soul Master family, finding a powerful backer has long been a tradition.

But at that moment, Ye Xinglan, who had just come out, heard these words and immediately stepped aside to block Jiang Xiu, her beautiful blue eyes filled with vigilance.

"I'm sorry, Senior Nangong, Jiang Xiu still has to train me later, so I'm afraid I can't accompany you."

"Oh? That's a pity~" Nangong Yao raised an eyebrow, glanced at Jiang Xiu, then at Ye Xinglan, whose pretty face was cold and wary as she grinned her white teeth. She seemed to understand something and said with regret. Jiang Xiu smiled slightly and didn't say anything more. After all, he already had quite a few female confidantes around him, and the reason he hadn't made things public was because he was afraid of a chaotic situation.

Therefore, he naturally could no longer have any romantic entanglements with Nangong Yao.

However, Jiang Xiu also planned to find a suitable opportunity to break through those barriers one by one...

"Isn't it said that every boy has a senior sister in his heart? How come Junior Brother Jiang is a little different..." Before leaving, Nangong Yao turned back to look at Jiang Xiu with regret.

"Wu Lin, do you see that? That's Senior Nangong from the Inner Court. Many freshmen call her a 'mother-level' senior..."

Xie Xie, who had just stepped out of the conference hall, happened to see Nangong Yao turn around and sigh with a charming look, and couldn't help but pat Tang Wulin beside him and say something.

"Oh, oh." Tang Wulin glanced at it but didn't look at it again, only responding lightly.

Because in his heart, there was already a senior student there back in his time at Donghai Academy...

"I'm sorry, Jiang Xiu, I shouldn't have refused on your behalf just now."

After Nangong Yao left, Ye Xinglan slowly turned around and bowed to Jiang Xiu, saying...

She had heard of Nangong Yao's reputation at the academy, so for some reason, a strange thought urged her to step forward, unwilling to let Jiang Xiu leave with Nangong Yao...

"It's alright, I was going to refuse anyway, so your refusal for me is already a favor," Jiang Xiu said softly, shaking his head slightly.

"Really?" Ye Xinglan raised her beautiful eyes in surprise.

"Of course." Jiang Xiu waved his hand and said, "You go back first. I have things to do during this time, so I won't train with you for now."

He's going to Devil's Island, where many secrets await his exploration, and he certainly won't be back anytime soon.

But upon hearing this, Ye Xinglan's beautiful blue eyes momentarily dazed.

Ever since she realized her family's intentions towards her and was forbidden by her father from leaving Shrek Academy, she felt like a machine, being manipulated and restricted at every step.

Only Jiang Xiu, who accompanied her in training every day, gave her a sense of reality and joy, even though sometimes it was tiring and painful.

Suddenly, she realized that Jiang Xiu seemed to be all she had left...

"Could it be that Jiang Xiu hasn't forgiven me..." Ye Xinglan murmured to herself.

"Jiang Xiu." Seeing Jiang Xiu about to enter the conference hall, Ye Xinglan showed a rare hint of hesitation and grabbed Jiang Xiu's wrist with her fair hand.

"Actually... I can go to the Rose Hotel too, please don't leave me..."

Xu Lizhi, who happened to be walking out of the parliament building, froze on the spot when he saw this scene.

"Rose Hotel..."

"No!"

In an instant, Xu Lizhi felt a sense of desolation all around him. He knew very well what the Rose Hotel was all about.

I never thought this day would come...

"It hurts! It hurts so much!" Xu Lizhi cried out in his heart.

And he was surprised to see that the usually cold and proud Xinglan was now looking at Jiang Xiu with a pitiful beauty, like a pear blossom in the rain.

For a moment, Xu Lizhi felt even more pain.

I just pray that Jiang Xiu will be gentle with Xinglan at the Rose Hotel...

"Hmm? What's wrong with you?" Jiang Xiu asked, looking at Ye Xinglan's expression with a puzzled expression.

However, he quickly realized that Ye Xinglan had misunderstood, so he chuckled and said, "Don't overthink it. I'm just going out to gain some experience. I'll be back in a while."

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Ye Xinglan's previously turbulent emotions were instantly calmed, and a glimmer of light returned to her eyes.

"Hmm." Jiang Xiu nodded slightly.

Ye Xinglan then slowly released her grip on Jiang Xiu's hand.

"Go back and focus on your cultivation. Don't worry about leaving Shrek Academy. Someone will help you when the time comes," Jiang Xiu said softly before stepping into the council hall.

"Okay! I believe you!" After a moment, Ye Xinglan gritted her teeth, her pretty face regained its coldness, and she walked out of the Sea God Pavilion with determination in her blue eyes.

"Sister Xinglan didn't go! That's great!" Seeing that Ye Xinglan didn't actually go, Xu Lizhi felt a mix of great sorrow and joy.

When Jiang Xiu entered the conference hall, he saw Ya Li looking at him with her red lips slightly pursed.

"This Jiang Xiu seems to be quite popular with girls." Seeing Jiang Xiu looking over, Ya Li immediately looked away, secretly thinking to herself.

Noticing Jiang Xiu approaching, Yun Ming felt a strange sensation, as if his head had become heavier...

(End of this chapter)