Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 255 Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting! Han Li's antics at the opening ceremony.

At twenty, I was a student.

Especially in Douluo Continent, a transcendent world where there is almost no external pressure.

In this world where Soul Masters, Martial Souls, and Talent are revered, everyone present felt a strong sense of immersion.

Since the awakening of their martial spirits, they have spent most of their lives in the academy, and haven't even had time to come into contact with the outside world. They have almost all come into contact with their classmates and teachers, and their lives are very similar.

Even so, there are people like them who have already left this stage, simply because they chose the wrong college and the wrong teacher.

Just thinking about it sent chills down their spines.

Moreover, and most importantly, this same person is now the team leader of the second team at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

That's the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the nominal highest institution of learning in the Heaven Dou Empire. Although they didn't enter the academy for various reasons, there's no guarantee that their friends or descendants might.

Do they still dare now?

"Can someone like that really be a teacher?"

"Does the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy not conduct any vetting process when hiring teachers?"

"How dare they do that?"

"Should this fall under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Hall, or the Empire?"

"..."

After a long silence, various voices rose from the crowd, but what was different was that almost everyone condemned Flander.

According to the average level of Douluo Continent, those gathered here can be considered the future of the Heavenly Dou Empire. This scene almost made Flander faint, and his future was over.

Hearing the whispers around her, Dugu Yan blinked; she seemed to have made a big fuss.

Originally, she only wanted to expose Flander's lack of professional ethics, his talk of principles while his heart was full of business, but before she could finish speaking, it was escalated to a question of trust in the Heavenly Dou Empire.

She really didn't have that idea. No wonder Xiao Li warned her never to manipulate public opinion. She finally understood now, because once words are spoken, some things are beyond her control.

"It's alright, it's not a big problem."

Just as Dugu Yan was pondering how to deal with the situation, Han Li's voice rang in her mind.

At this moment, he had already greeted the others and was sitting in his seat with his eyes closed, communicating with Dugu Yan using the pendant she always carried.

What seemed uncontrollable to Dugu Yan was not a difficult problem to solve from Han Li's perspective.

The original students of Shrek Academy were admitted to the academy through special admissions based on their talents, and the subsequent plans were intended to sever ties with them.

Just in time, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, also plans to take over after the event. Then, she can carry out a "divine cut" and pin the blame on Xue Ye. After all, these people were recruited when he was in power.

Incidentally, Qian Renxue can also take advantage of this momentum to improve her reputation with the three major education committees and further enhance her prestige. So it doesn't seem like a bad thing.

Then let's use the name of Emperor Xueye to do some more tricks. Get out of here, Flander, and bring Gangzi back.

The Soul Master Competition can't be without Gangzi, just like the 3D zone can't be without (______).

Well, Jerusalem, otherwise, the fun would be much less.

In the blink of an eye, a corresponding strategy had already taken shape in Han Li's mind, and he had even started communicating with "Xue Qinghe".

With the crown prince as an inside man, it would be incredibly easy.

Dugu Yan, who was initially somewhat panicked and even considered bringing up her ancestor Dugu Bo, felt instantly reassured after receiving Han Li's message. If Xiao Li said there was no problem, then there must be no problem.

"You're lying, I didn't do it, what proof do you have?"

Flander responded impulsively. In this situation, he couldn't care less about Dugu Yan's identity. If he didn't refute her, it wouldn't just be a matter of reputation.

If things continue like this, not only will he be expelled from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, but he might also become a wanted criminal.

"Evidence? You want it? I can send people to collect it immediately, what do you think?"

Dugu Yan shook her head and smiled. What other evidence do you need? Your reaction alone is enough to prove everything. Look at the way the people around you are looking at you. You can't turn this around.

Upon hearing her answer, Flander's heart tightened.

In the past, the students he expelled did protest, but under his powerful deterrent, and because those who usually choose Shrek Academy are mostly students without much background, there have been no problems until now.

But once the Spirit Hall gets involved, things will be a completely different story.

If he had known, he wouldn't have gotten involved.

He was well aware of Dai Mubai's situation, but considering that he had been the academy's financial backer for many years, and that he did indeed have some feelings for him.

Now look what's happened; he's gotten himself into trouble. Flander hung his head in utter frustration, hating Dugu Yan to the core, but dared not say another word, for who knew what awaited him next.

He just wants to back down now, trying to play the turtle and get the other side to let him off the hook.

"Why aren't you refuting it? Or do you think you can get away with playing dead?"

Dugu Yan pressed on with her question, but there was no response from the other side.

"How boring. Ha, they're all bullies who pick on the weak and fear the strong. No wonder they can get along. Teacher and student are a perfect match."

Dugu Yan spoke up again to mock him, but still received no response.

She turned to Zhu Zhuqing, who had finished catching up with Ning Rongrong and was standing to the side: "Zhuqing, is there anything you want to say?"

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the group of people who were standing there silently with their heads down, but didn't say anything. She just shook her head; she didn't want to have anything to do with them anymore.

"All right."

Dugu Yan glanced at her helplessly, then turned to face the group of people in front of her: "Since Zhu Qing doesn't want to deal with you, then that's enough for today. But since you've chosen to cower, then you'd better cower properly and not let me hear anything I shouldn't hear or see any inappropriate looks."

She paused for a moment, then looked at Flander: "As for you, given that you are now a teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I will pass the message on to them and let them handle it."

"Of course, the Spirit Hall still reserves the right to pursue your actions of using the Spirit Hall's name to swindle and deceive, as well as your act of harboring Zhao Wuji."

After saying that, she ignored Tang San and his group, who seemed to be mute, and looked at the people from Tianshui Academy: "Alright, let's go. What bad luck, running into a bunch of rotten people so early in the morning."

After exchanging another glance with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing also left.

After pointing and whispering among themselves, the onlookers quickly returned to their own resting areas.

Meanwhile, the members of the Tiandou Second Team remained standing in the same spot, silent.

Ning Rongrong stood aside, somewhat relieved, and did not approach.

Then she saw Oscar secretly observing the state of the others. Unlike the others, he didn't have a gloomy expression; he was just looking at Flander with some concern.

After a while, he took the initiative to walk over to Flander's side.

"Dean, let's go back to the rest area first."

Flander closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then said, "Okay."

Without waiting for the others, he headed towards the rest area.

The others, at Oscar's urging, also headed towards the rest area.

Watching this amusing scene, Ning Rongrong sighed inwardly, "What a pity, he's a support-type Soul Master."

She didn't experience many emotional fluctuations. The things that had happened around her recently were somewhat surreal, but she had learned to witness and reflect as an observer, and was beginning to slowly accept some of the things Ning Fengzhi had told her in the past.

She trailed behind everyone, walking slowly, but she was thinking about Zhu Zhuqing.

Unlike the atmosphere on Tang San's side, the rest area of ​​Tianshui Academy was filled with laughter and cheerful chatter among the girls.

Shuiyue'er acted as a lubricant between the two sides, creating a lively atmosphere that made everyone smile nonstop, without any sense of tension that the competition was about to begin.

The surrounding participating colleges and team members frequently cast their gazes at the event. On the one hand, the many beautiful girls from Tianshui College were already eye-catching, and on the other hand, the relaxed atmosphere made them quite envious.

Suddenly, cannons fired at the northernmost platform of the venue, and a group of people slowly appeared from behind. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, they walked to the front of the stands and took their seats.

As the cannon salute ended, a beautifully dressed host with outstretched wings appeared in the center of the venue.

"Distinguished elite students, dear audience members, please be quiet for a moment."

After a pause and the hall quieted down, a screen of light appeared behind him, displaying the view from the north stands.

"Now, let us invite His Majesty the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire to declare the opening of this competition."

As his voice faded, Xue Ye, dressed in a crimson-gold robe and seated in the center of the first row of the VIP section in the light screen in mid-air, slowly rose to his feet amidst thunderous applause.

After he made a slight gesture downwards, his deep and resonant voice, amplified by the soul-guided amplifier, echoed through the silence.

"I, Xue Ye, Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire and the organizers of this competition, hereby declare the Pan-Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition open."

The applause and cheers rose once again, reaching their highest point so far.

Following that, after two more pauses, Xueye skillfully expressed his blessings to the elite students, and of course, he didn't forget to make a conciliatory speech.

In short, if you follow me, your wealth and status are guaranteed.

Amid cheers, Xueye returned to his seat with satisfaction. He and Han Li had a very pleasant chat backstage.

Han Li promised that he would not actively try to win over these people during the competition, which can be seen as a testament to the friendship between the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire.

He was very satisfied, and his gaze toward Xue Qinghe held a great deal of satisfaction. It seemed that the Crown Prince's diplomatic policy was indeed very effective.

The result that satisfied him was that the number of seats in the first row of the stands increased from three in the previous edition to five, which was partly due to Yu Yuanzhen's attendance.

However, apart from Xue Ye being in the very center, Xue Qinghe and Han Li were seated on either side of him, while Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen were further out, which was quite a clear signal.

As the snow returned to its place, the host's voice rang out again: "Next, please welcome the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Holy Son Han Li, to give a speech for this competition."

Meanwhile, in mid-air, the giant screen switched to focus on Han Li.

On the screen, the handsome young man first smiled and greeted the audience before slowly rising.

Immediately afterwards, instead of moving forward directly, he bowed slightly to the two sect leaders on either side with an apologetic expression before straightening up and walking toward the amplifying soul tool in front of him.

In the scene, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen's expressions were slightly stiff before they quickly adjusted to smiles, but inwardly they were cursing.

What a cunning little devil! When we told you to speak first backstage, you weren't shy at all. But now that you're on stage, you've pulled this stunt to embarrass them, haven't you?

Then, the two heard Han Li's voice.

"Hello everyone, I am Han Li. I am very happy to be a guest of the Soul Master Competition, but first of all, I would like to apologize to the two sect leaders."

In the stands, Han Li had already turned around and was looking at the two of them.

In the mid-air scene, the camera follows his turn, capturing both of them in the frame.

(End of this chapter)