Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Chapter 36 One Sword Thirteen Forms

"Ye Qi'an, have you offended someone recently?" Bei Bei asked with a furrowed brow and a serious expression as she looked at the mess on the ground.

"Have I offended anyone? Probably not. Even if I have, so what? I'll take them down one by one." Ye Qi'an snorted coldly, his face full of disdain and arrogance. He crossed his arms, his eyes revealing a fearless spirit.

Even a fool could figure out who did it. Not only him, but Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao also knew pretty much who it was—it was undoubtedly Dai Huabin. Dai Huabin lived in such a privileged family, a pampered and favored son of heaven since childhood. However, he suffered repeated blows in front of them, driven to the brink of despair, to the point that he resorted to any means necessary, capable of doing anything crazy.

Huo Yuhao's distress signal was like a thunderclap, instantly summoning Shrek Academy's elite forces. Thus, the group that arrived as four returned as a whole. The corpses lying on the ground were all swiftly removed by Dean Yan Shaozhe's men.

That night, the four of them didn't sleep well. After round after round of questioning from the academy, they didn't return to their dormitory until dawn, when the sky was just beginning to lighten. Although the academy didn't give a clear and definitive answer, all the signs clearly indicated that they had some suspicions. In fact, the academy knew perfectly well who was behind it all without even having to rack their brains.

Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena didn't care much about how the academy would ultimately handle the matter. They knew that after everything settled down, Ye Qi'an would personally settle accounts with everyone involved.

Ultimately, no valuable clues were found from the corpses; those men were indeed sent by Dai Huabin. However, when they went to intercept Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena, they were extremely careful to erase everything that could reveal their identities. They did this not only to avoid causing trouble for Dai Huabin, but also to prevent unnecessary trouble for Duke Baihu. As for Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao, they were merely incidental to them; in their eyes, killing two was the same as killing two more.

The wrath of Shrek Academy was something even the White Tiger Duke, second only to the emperor in the Star Luo Empire, could hardly withstand. Lacking sufficient concrete evidence, the academy did not publicly publicize the matter, but this anger was only temporarily suppressed, like a volcano hidden beneath a calm sea, ready to erupt at any moment.

The next morning, the soft sunlight bathed the academy buildings. When Dai Huabin saw Ye Qi'an and his three companions arrive for class as usual, his expression changed drastically. His heart was instantly filled with terror, but despite his inner turmoil, he tried his best to control his expression, and his face did not show much change.

He hadn't received any news all night, and his heart was filled with anxiety. He could only hope that the final outcome wouldn't be too bad, that at least none of his men would be harmed. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to his strict father.

"This is impossible. A Soul Emperor and five Soul Kings couldn't even kill them." Dai Huabin was filled with regret and disbelief. He couldn't understand how such a powerful lineup could fail.

"Dai Huabin." Ye Qi'an spotted Dai Huabin, who was looking at them with suspicion at the door of Class 2 classroom, and strode over with firm and powerful steps, holding Gu Yuena's hand.

Dai Huabin's face was pale, like an eggplant that had been hit by frost. He asked coldly, "What are you doing?" His voice trembled slightly, though he tried to hide it, it was still noticeable.

Ye Qi'an placed his other hand on Dai Huabin's shoulder, gently pulling the two closer together. His eyes were icy as he spoke in a cold voice, "Are you disappointed that I didn't die? Next time, don't send a Soul Emperor, send a Soul Saint instead. After all, I've never killed a Soul Saint."

Dai Huabin gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know what you're talking about." His eyes flickered, and he dared not meet Ye Qi'an's sharp gaze.

Gu Yuena scoffed, "You dare to do it but not admit it." Her face was full of contempt and mockery.

"Don't go too far!" Zhu Lu rushed out of Class Two, immediately blocking Dai Huabin's path, and roared angrily at the two of them. Her eyes were wide open, as if they were about to spit fire.

Zhu Lu was about to continue speaking when Dai Huabin, whose mind was in turmoil, pulled her behind him. Dai Huabin was also in a state of confusion; he wasn't sure whether his men had been exposed or not.

This matter is of utmost importance, concerning not only him personally but also Duke White Tiger. He absolutely cannot admit it under any circumstances. Otherwise, it will trigger a series of serious consequences, affecting Shrek Academy and Duke White Tiger's mansion, and even escalating tensions with the Star Luo Empire.

Taking a deep breath, Dai Huabin suppressed all his resentment and humiliation deep within his heart. He knew this was not the time to explode; he had to endure.

Zhu Lu's eyes were filled with no less resentment than Dai Huabin's. She raised her trembling hand, pointed at Ye Qi'an and the other man, and shouted hysterically, "You wait, you wait..."

Ye Qi'an took Gu Yuena's hand and turned to walk towards Class One, leaving Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu standing there, angry and helpless.

Because of this attack, Dai Huabin was completely blacklisted by the academy. Although there was no clear evidence to directly prove his crime, Shrek Academy was full of experienced and sharp-eyed people.

They could deduce a lot from the various clues. However, Shrek Academy also had its own concerns and worries. To make an enemy of the Star Luo Empire for the sake of four students was clearly an unwise choice. Moreover, this was ultimately something Dai Huabin had orchestrated alone. Therefore, the exceptionally talented Dai Huabin was already destined to be excluded from the inner academy the moment he survived the attack by Ye Qi'an and his companions.

The upgrade assessment has concluded, and all students who have passed the assessment are now attending classes. Those who did not pass have a retake opportunity in three days; if they fail again, they will be expelled. Relatively speaking, the number of students eliminated was higher in the classes other than Class One.

"Ye Qi'an, why don't you confront Dai Huabin directly?" Wang Dong asked, looking puzzled.

Ye Qi'an shook his head and said slowly, "There's no need. Wouldn't it be better to let him live in fear?"

As soon as the words were spoken, the four of them seemed to sense something and almost instinctively looked towards the classroom door. There they saw Ma Xiaotao, dressed in a blood-red school uniform, standing there and waving at Huo Yuhao.

Ma Xiaotao seemed to be acting strangely. Her pretty face was flushed, like a ripe apple, and a faint red glow emanated from her body, as if a flame was burning within her. Huo Yuhao pointed to himself, and Ma Xiaotao nodded to him before turning and walking away.

Huo Yuhao quickly said to Wang Dong, "If I come back late, please ask for leave for me."

"Oh." Wang Dong felt that something was wrong with Ma Xiaotao, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"She's been possessed by evil spirits," Gu Yuena said softly.

"It's just a drawback of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. Huo Yuhao possesses the Ultimate Ice, which can suppress the Evil Fire, but the difference in their strength is too great. Repeatedly doing this would be like drinking poison to quench thirst," Ye Qi'an said, shaking his head.

As soon as Huo Yuhao stepped out, he felt a strong red light rushing towards him, and was instantly enveloped in a fiery heat. The source of that heat was Ma Xiaotao's embrace.

As Ma Xiaotao hugged Huo Yuhao tightly, she let out a soft moan: "Huo Yuhao, I can't take it anymore. Hurry up."

Her voice was incredibly loud; not only did the passing students hear it, but even those already seated in Class One heard it. Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

With a flash of red light, Ma Xiaotao and Huo Yuhao suddenly accelerated, disappearing at the end of the corridor in an instant, leaving only a chorus of exclamations and discussions.

"Is it that exciting?" someone whispered.

As soon as Wang Dong heard the voice, he sensed something was wrong and rushed out. But when he got to the door, he only saw Ma Xiaotao's back. The students in Class 1 and the students in the corridor looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

Wang Dong's face turned pale, and he was about to chase after them, but as soon as he took a step, his arm was grabbed.

"Let me go!" Wang Dong shouted angrily, but when he turned his head, he immediately deflated.

Zhou Yi pulled him back into the classroom and said seriously, "Don't worry, Huo Yuhao will be fine. Dean Yan sent someone to speak to me today. Go back to your seat, class is about to start." With that, Zhou Yi turned around and closed the door.

Wang Dong's anxiety did not disappear after Zhou Yi's explanation; on the contrary, it intensified. He felt restless in his seat and could not concentrate on the lesson at all.

Huo Yuhao was also filled with confusion. He knew, of course, that Ma Xiaotao wouldn't hurt him, and he had even witnessed her when she was acting crazy. But being suddenly held so tightly by a beautiful woman left him truly at a loss.

In the blink of an eye, they were out of the teaching building. Ma Xiaotao led Huo Yuhao and sped towards the Sea God Lake. As she ran, she seemed to finally catch her breath and said intermittently, "Yu...hao, quick...help me, I...can't go on, use your...cold attribute...to help...me suppress...the evil fire, quick..."

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Poseidon Lake

The intense heat relentlessly invaded his body, and Huo Yuhao could only grit his teeth and endure it. He didn't know how long it would take for Ma Xiaotao to dissipate the heat from his martial soul. He could only continue to squeeze out every last bit of his own soul power.

Huo Yuhao also tried to ask Bingdi and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, but both of these powerful spirit rings remained silent, as if they were asleep together...

Time ticked by, the heat intensified, and Huo Yuhao's resistance weakened. His mind began to blur, as if he were about to melt away.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor completely ignored Huo Yuhao's plea for help, and even started talking in their spiritual sea.

"How long do you think this kid can hold out? If he can really get Yuhao to cultivate with this woman of ultimate fire, it probably won't take ten years..."

"If it were an extreme attribute, they would be in danger. Don't you understand? Extremes against extremes, if not guided carefully, will lead to a collision of opposites. The current situation is actually quite good. The evil energy within that woman is suppressed, while Yuhao has benefited from body tempering. If they can truly merge, then Yuhao's strength will definitely increase significantly, and that woman's evil energy can be truly resolved..."

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Back in his dormitory, Ye Qi'an took out the sword he had obtained from the treasure appreciation event again. The Heavenly Punishment Sword had a long and straight blade, and its edge gleamed with a cold, sharp light that seemed capable of tearing through the void. It was so sharp that it was terrifying.

Chaotic energy swirled around the sword's blade, and the hilt was inlaid with dazzling gems, which seemed to contain endless stellar power.

The sword's lines are smooth and beautiful, yet it is also fierce and sharp. However, the world-destroying aura it exudes serves as a warning of its unparalleled power.

Gu Yuena took the sword from Ye Qi'an and examined it carefully. She then released her divine sense to try and find out the origin of the sword, but before her divine sense could enter, it was instantly repelled.

Gu Yuena frowned slightly, startled by the rebounding divine sense. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "This sword is repelling me. It seems that only you can use this sword."

Upon seeing this, Ye Qi'an took the Heavenly Punishment Sword and immediately used his divine sense to probe inside. He saw that the Heavenly Punishment Sword, which had been dim and dull, suddenly shone brightly, and a powerful force instantly absorbed Ye Qi'an's divine sense into it.

Ye Qi'an felt the scene before him changing, as if he were in a state of chaos.

Just then, a deep voice resounded in the chaos: "This is the space inside the Heavenly Punishment Sword. The chaotic energy here will help you. No one can enter this space without your permission. I have left thirteen divine skills for you to practice. Once you have mastered them, you will be invincible."

Ye Qi'an felt that something had appeared in his mind. Carefully sensing what had appeared, he discovered that it was the cultivation method of the Thirteen Divine Techniques. After receiving the Thirteen Heavenly Punishments, his divine sense was also ejected.

Gu Yuena quickly circulated her own cultivation to calm Ye Qi'an's surging mental power. If she wasn't mistaken, Ye Qi'an had obviously received some inheritance. Receiving inheritance was a good thing, but Ye Qi'an's current mental power was not enough to fully receive a large amount of information.

Ye Qi'an slowly opened his eyes, let out a long sigh, and said to Gu Yuena, "It's good that you're here."

Gu Yuena said softly, "Your mental strength is insufficient to fully receive those inheritances. I can only make you barely bear them by sorting out your mental strength."

"How does the chaotic energy compare to the immortal energy?" Ye Qi'an asked.

Gu Yuena frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The chaotic energy contains endless primordial power, and its quality may be far superior to that of the immortal energy. However, the immortal energy is pure and stable, and each has its own unique characteristics."

"The Heavenly Punishment Sword contains an independent space, within which the chaotic energy flows continuously. As far as I know, both you and I were at our peak as first-level gods, actually only one step away from reaching the God-King level," Ye Qi'an said.

Gu Yuena shook her head and said, "Although we are both at the peak of the first-level gods, the Golden Dragon King's overall strength is already at the level of a god-king. I don't have a physical body as strong as yours, so my strength is slightly inferior."

"If we use this chaotic energy to help you fully recover, I believe we can break through to the God King realm one after another." Ye Qi'an nodded thoughtfully.

"Theoretically feasible," Gu Yuena said after thinking for a moment.

"In that case, I will grant you the privilege of entering the Heavenly Punishment Space. You can enter with just a thought. Give me a drop of your blood," Ye Qi'an said, holding the Heavenly Punishment Sword.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Yuena gently pricked her finger and offered a drop of silvery-white blood to Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an dripped the blood onto the Heavenly Punishment Sword. The sword flashed with light, and Gu Yuena felt a subtle connection between herself and the Heavenly Punishment Sword.

"Alright, you can enter this Heavenly Punishment Space anytime from now on," Ye Qi'an said.

Gu Yuena nodded.

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(End of this chapter)