Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

After experiencing the attack by the Body Sect, the loss of Experiment Subject No. 1, and Ye Qi'an's challenge and the taking of many rare metals, Mingde Hall's more than two-year exchange and learning program is about to come to an end.

After chatting with Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan for a while, Ye Qi'an walked straight towards Jing Hongchen's office.

Along the way, no one dared to stop him, because Jing Hongchen had given instructions that Ye Qi'an could move freely within Mingde Hall, except for certain key areas where he was not allowed to enter without permission.

As Ye Qi'an stood in front of the office door, about to knock, he heard Jing Hongchen's almost furious voice.

"Purple-gold copper, celestial silver, underworld crystal, extraterrestrial meteorite iron, star-moon alloy... silver dragon scales... Huo Yuhao, why don't you just rob them?"

Huo Yuhao said, "I only need a few things. How about this? Five thousand kilograms of purple-gold copper, five thousand kilograms of celestial spirit silver, and a thousand pieces of Nether Crystal with a diameter of over ten centimeters each. Also, one hundred kilograms of extraterrestrial meteorite iron, and five hundred kilograms of the star-moon alloy specially made by our Mingde Hall. In addition, fifty kilograms of the good quality solar essence gold I saw last time, and finally, a hundred or so silver dragon scales will do. Don't say we don't have any. I've read our academy's history. A silver dragon always has tens of thousands of scales. I only need a hundred or so, which is less than one percent. Please don't be stingy."

With each condition Huo Yuhao stated, Jing Hongchen's expression darkened further. At this moment, his face was a mixture of black and blue, with a hint of purple, and he was on the verge of exploding.

Ye Qi'an overheard this conversation outside the door and was surprised by Huo Yuhao's audacity. He had already taken most of the metals Huo Yuhao mentioned during his challenge, and now Huo Yuhao dared to ask Jing Hongchen for so many precious materials. This was practically ripping Jing Hongchen off.

Ye Qi'an hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to knock on the door and go in. As the knocking sounded, the argument inside the house temporarily stopped.

Jing Hongchen said in a deep voice, "Come in."

Upon seeing Ye Qi'an walk in, Jing Hongchen, who was extremely angry, softened her expression slightly.

"I seem to have arrived at the wrong time."

Ye Qi'an's words made Jing Hongchen sigh slightly, and she said, "It's alright, you can come anytime you want. The doors of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and Mingde Hall are always open for you."

From beginning to end, Jing Hongchen never forgot his plan to undermine Shrek Academy. He firmly believed that as long as he wielded the hoe well, there was no corner he couldn't dig up.

Jing Hongchen looked at Ye Qi'an with a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Ye Qi'an, you are a rare talent. Although Shrek Academy is excellent, you can obtain more resources and development opportunities at our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. As long as you are willing to stay, I can offer you the most generous treatment."

Ye Qi'an smiled slightly and said, "I appreciate the Hall Master's kindness, but I'm truly sorry."

At this moment, Huo Yuhao was dumbfounded. He had finally managed to stir Jing Hongchen's emotions and make her lose her usual composure, but Ye Qi'an's sudden intrusion disrupted his rhythm. Huo Yuhao looked at Ye Qi'an and muttered to himself, "Brother Ye really came at the worst possible time."

When Jing Hongchen saw that Ye Qi'an had refused his invitation, he felt regret but did not insist. He turned to look at Huo Yuhao, his face darkening again. Then, the two began a new round of confrontation.

Jing Hongchen glared at Huo Yuhao and said, "Huo Yuhao, don't push your luck. I have already made huge concessions. If you are still not satisfied, don't even think about getting anything."

Jing Hongchen and Huo Yuhao were locked in a stalemate, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and tried his best to calm himself down. He knew that he could not push Jing Hongchen too hard, otherwise he might really end up with nothing.

"I only want one-third of the original base; that's my bottom line."

Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Huo Yuhao. He quickly calculated in his mind that even if these materials were only a third of the total, they would still be extremely valuable. However, he also understood that if the stalemate continued, they might have to pay an even greater price.

After a moment, Jing Hongchen nodded slightly, "Alright, Huo Yuhao, we'll do as you say."

……

The day passed quickly.

The exchange program for Shrek Academy students has finally come to a successful conclusion. Out of consideration for appearances, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy held a farewell ceremony, with Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen personally in attendance.

Upon meeting, Huo Yuhao obtained the agreed-upon metal as soon as possible, and he was extremely happy. However, Ye Qi'an sensed a hint of cruelty in Jing Hongchen's eyes, clearly indicating that he intended to ambush and kill him halfway.

On Shrek Academy's side, Fan Yu led the team, while the other students had already changed back into Shrek Academy uniforms early this morning, which meant they were about to leave this place and return to Shrek Academy.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!" A loud shout rang out, followed by the clanging of armor as a large contingent of soldiers surged in from outside.

These soldiers were all dressed in silver armor, looking majestic and extraordinary. Behind the silver-armored soldiers was a group of soldiers in light armor. Crown Prince Xu Tianran of the Sun Moon Empire slowly entered the Sun Moon Empire's grand training ground under the protection of a group of attendants.

Jing Hongchen hurriedly led the teachers from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to greet them.

"Your Highness," Jing Hongchen bowed, while the other teachers all knelt on one knee.

Xu Tianran smiled slightly and nodded gently to Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded. Then he personally walked behind Xu Tianran's wheelchair, pushed him onto the playground, and brought him to the Shrek Academy students.

When Ye Qi'an's gaze met Xu Tianran's, the core of the Dragon God within his body throbbed violently, constantly sending out thoughts that wanted him to kill Xu Tianran directly.

Ye Qi'an was startled and tried his best to suppress the throbbing of the Dragon God Core within his body. He knew that it would be unwise to attack Xu Tianran at this time and place. He lowered his head slightly to avoid direct eye contact with Xu Tianran, while trying his best to calm his emotions and not let his inner turmoil show.

"Why is the Dragon God Core reacting so strongly? Is there something special about Xu Tianran?"

While Ye Qi'an was still pondering, a scene suddenly appeared in his mind from the Dragon God Core.

In the scene, Xu Tianran stands in a desolate place, surrounded by a purplish-black aura. In his hand, he holds a dragon pill that emits an eerie light. Behind him, a phantom dragon with huge wings on its back appears. Its body is covered with hard scales that shimmer with purple light, and at the edge of each scale, there is a faint flow of purplish-black energy, which seems to contain the power of destruction...

"The Purple Emperor Annihilates the Heavenly Dragon, no wonder the Dragon God's core reacted so strongly," Ye Qi'an murmured to himself, taking a deep breath.

"Teacher Fanyu, let me introduce you. This is His Highness the Crown Prince, the first heir of our Sun Moon Empire's royal family."

"Your Highness, greetings." Fan Yu bowed slightly. He was not a subject of the Sun Moon Empire, so he naturally did not perform a grand ceremony of worship.

Xu Tianran smiled warmly and said, "Teacher Fanyu, there's no need for such formality. I've always longed to visit your esteemed academy. It's just a pity I haven't been able to go. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely visit you in person. Yesterday, I heard from Master Hongchen that your academy's exchange students have finished their studies. I've come to see you off on behalf of the Sun Moon Empire."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Thank you for seeing me off, Your Highness and Master Hongchen. It's getting late, so I will depart with my students. Master Hongchen, would you like to join us?"

The exchange of students will still take place in the same Maple Leaf City. To ensure safety, Jing Hongchen, the head of Mingde Hall, will naturally go there in person.

Jing Hongchen nodded and said, "I will see you off a little further, but please wait a moment, Teacher Fanyu, while I speak with His Highness the Crown Prince."

"it is good."

Although Fan Yu didn't know what they were going to do, he didn't think much of it and led the group of students to the side.

Ye Qi'an kept his eyes fixed on Jing Hongchen and Crown Prince Xu Tianran. After exchanging a few words in hushed tones, Jing Hongchen took a token from Xu Tianran. Xu Tianran then left under the protection of his attendants. Before leaving, he once again paid his respects to Fan Yu and the students of Shrek Academy.

Jing Hongchen said, "Let's go, I'll see you off."

Jing Hongchen led several teachers from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to release their flying soul tools, escorting the Shrek Academy exchange students, including Ye Qi'an, into the air and heading straight east.

Along the way, most of the Shrek Academy students showed eagerness and excitement on their faces. They were finally able to go back. For them, Shrek Academy was their true home!

Jing Hongchen didn't say much along the way, but silently activated his flying soul tool. However, Ye Qi'an sensed an unusual and solemn atmosphere, because he inadvertently saw the token light up, although only for a brief moment.

Several hours later, with Jing Hongchen's precise location tracking, they arrived at the exchange point that both sides had already agreed upon.

Jing Hongchen led everyone down slowly, while on the other side, the Shrek Academy students had already arrived. The one who came to complete the exchange was still Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department, accompanied by Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department. The others were all exchange students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy.

When Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er saw Ye Qi'an wearing a mask appear on the other side, they were surprised. Wasn't Ye Qi'an supposed to be on a training mission? How could he be in the Sun Moon Empire?

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen didn't seem to have changed much, and the siblings' eyes immediately fell on Ye Qi'an, who was wearing a mask.

"Master Hongchen, we meet again." Yan Shaozhe walked forward with a smile. Although he was speaking to Jing Hongchen, his gaze was fixed on Ye Qi'an.

Although Ye Qi'an has changed a lot in terms of physique and even his temperament has changed, Yan Shaozhe will not mistake him for someone else.

Xian Lin'er's gaze naturally fell on Huo Yuhao. In the past two years, Huo Yuhao has made tremendous contributions to Shrek Academy. It can be said that he has made Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department advance by a thousand years with his own abilities.

"Dean Yan, hello. You're still as charming as ever." Jing Hongchen smiled slightly, stepped forward, and shook hands with Yan Shaozhe.

Yan Shaozhe smiled and said, "Master Hongchen, I have returned your grandson and granddaughter to you safe and sound."

Jing Hongchen chuckled and said, "Let's go back and discuss it to see if we can make this exchange a regular occurrence. If so, I believe it would be more beneficial to the development of both our academies."

"Then I will await good news."

Yan Shaozhe released Jing Hongchen's hand, and the two smiled and bowed to each other. At the same time, they also made hand gestures to their respective sides, and the students on both sides changed positions.

"Farewell!" Jing Hongchen seemed unwilling to linger. After saying goodbye to Deans Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er, he led his students to release their flight soul tools and soar into the sky above the city.

Yan Shaozhe watched them disappear into the distant sky before turning his gaze back and smiling as he looked around at the trainees who had completed their exchange program. "Welcome home, kids."

A simple sentence warmed the hearts of all the students in the Soul Guidance Department, and some were even moved to tears.

Yan Shaozhe walked to Ye Qi'an's side and asked, "Qi'an, why are you in the Sun Moon Empire?"

Ye Qi nodded slightly and said, "Dean, this is a long story. I came to the Sun Moon Empire by chance during my training. Later, some things happened, and I participated in this exchange and learning program."

A hint of concern flashed in Yan Shaozhe's eyes: "It's good that you're safe and sound. By the way, where is Gu Yuena, who trained with you?"

"We parted ways when I arrived in the Sun Moon Empire. If the timing is correct, they should have already returned to Shrek Academy," Ye Qi'an nodded and said.

Yan Shaozhe paused slightly, keenly catching the key words in Ye Qi'an's words. "Qi'an, who else is the 'them' you're referring to?"

Ye Qi'an was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "And my younger sister, Ye Xiyao."

Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "I see. How have you progressed in your training over the past few years? What level of cultivation have you reached?"

"Level 70, but currently at the sixth ring," Ye Qi'an said after a moment's thought.

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er's eyes showed a hint of shock: "You're already level 70? So fast?"

"Is there something wrong with it? Compared to my sister and Nana, my improvement speed is already very slow. My sister is level 72, and Nana should be about the same." Ye Qi'an waved his hand and said.

After a quick lunch, Fan Yu, at Yan Shaozhe's signal, led He Caitou, Ye Xiaosheng, and the other trainees ahead.

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er led Huo Yuhao and Ye Qi'an to rest for a while, then slowly left Maple Leaf City and walked towards Shrek Academy. They slowed down mainly to increase the distance between themselves and the people in front of them.

The weather was excellent today, with clear skies and no clouds. But at that moment, a large patch of dark clouds was drifting toward them at an alarming speed on the distant horizon. Moreover, the clouds seemed to be expanding continuously, giving the impression that they were about to crush the city.

...(End of this chapter)