Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

The Tianhai Alliance Grand Tournament was the grandest event in the Tianhai Alliance, broadcast live by television stations in dozens of cities including Tianhai City and Donghai City. Shrek Academy's exhibition match was a gimmick, attracting countless viewers who witnessed Shrek's utter defeat.

The reporters, like sharks smelling the aroma of blood, rushed to write news, and some even went so far as to use the surveillance footage from Tianhai Stadium to reconstruct the cause of the conflict.

Yu Yuanheng's domineering behavior made him the target of public criticism. The best report came from the reporter of the Sun Moon Evening News, who put Yu Yuanheng's initially arrogant demeanor and his miserable state of being in a coma after the war on the front page.

The stark and profound contrast caused Yu Yuanheng to faint from anger after just one glance.

Shrek Academy suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Donghai Academy, forcing their team leader, Shen Yi, to urgently report the incident. Shrek Academy responded with a cold four-word reply: "Stay put."

The Shrek Academy, undefeated for 20,000 years, crashed to the ground, and the incident quickly escalated, shocking the entire Douluo Continent. Rumors spread like wildfire, and with the covert instigation of the Sun Moon Federation, the situation seemed poised to escalate further.

"Yuanheng, did we make a mistake...?"

Ning Qian's pretty face was haggard. Three days of fear had made her unable to eat or sleep. The internet was full of unbearable rumors, and she began to regret her actions.

"Who said that... I'm not wrong... I'm not wrong..."

Yu Yuanheng's eyes were bloodshot, the crimson veins spreading like a dense spiderweb. He was severely injured, his entire body wrapped in bandages. He shook his head from side to side, muttering incoherently:

"I fought desperately to defend the honor of the academy and protect the reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex... I did nothing wrong... I should be the hero..."

Heroes never lose... Something's wrong with that battle, there must be something wrong with it!

They cheated! They cheated!

Yu Yuanheng roared wildly, his shrill voice echoing through the room for a long time.

Ye Xinglan raised her pale, bloodless face. Today, she wasn't wearing her Shrek Academy green uniform, but rather a pale yellow long dress. Her arms, calves, and knees were wrapped in white gauze. Hearing Yu Yuanheng's hysterical biting, she frowned and said:

Why slander Donghai College out of thin air?

We are simply outmatched; we will await the academy's punishment. No matter how severe the punishment, we will bear the consequences of our failure.

"Ye, Xing, Lan!"

Yu Yuanheng slowly turned his head and roared out Ye Xinglan's name, word by word, his eyes flashing with a fierce light: "You still dare to open your mouth? It's all because of you!"

If it weren't for you, how could Shrek have provoked those monsters? Now look what's happened, Shrek has been defeated, and the entire Douluo Continent is filled with insults and abuse directed at me!

Do you know... what I'll lose?!

Yu Yuanheng was on the verge of a breakdown. His performance at the opening ceremony enraged the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, and the position of patriarch was no longer within his grasp!

"Ye Xinglan, you've ruined my reputation and jeopardized my future... If I'm expelled from Shrek Academy again, I guarantee you'll suffer a fate worse than death for the rest of your life!"

"Yu Yuanheng, you are welcome to give it a try!"

The two sides instantly became tense, with Yu Yuanheng's anger soaring, clearly regarding Ye Xinglan as an irreconcilable enemy.

Ye Xinglan's expression was cold, but a hint of disappointment flashed in her azure eyes. Yu Yuanheng was one of the most powerful geniuses in Shrek Academy's outer court, and she regarded him as her current goal to catch up with. She never expected that a single failure would expose his true colors.

"Sister Xinglan, Brother Yuanheng, calm down and have some steamed buns."

Xu Lizhi conjured up a large meat bun and carefully handed it to the two who were locked in a fierce argument.

"roll!"

Yu Yuanheng glared menacingly at Xu Lizhi, the chubby boy being the source of the conflict. Ning Qian, Chu Yan, Yao Yue, and Chen Feng chose to stand beside Yu Yuanheng, instantly splitting the Shrek Academy team into two factions.

"What are you doing? Sit down properly, all of you!"

Shen Yi pushed open the door and, looking annoyed, dismissed both sides. Only then did the seven people reluctantly return to their places.

With a deep sigh, Shen Yi said, "Originally, this defeat was just a minor matter, and the Sea God Pavilion didn't take it too seriously. After all, Shrek Academy's foundation is not something that can be shaken by a mere exhibition match or a few children under fifteen. It will all be over in a while."

but……"

After a pause, Shen Yi changed the subject: "Some people with ulterior motives used Shrek Academy's first defeat as a pretext to spread some unfounded and outrageous rumors."

For example, Shrek Academy relentlessly exploits its students, only inner court disciples are valued by the academy, and the academy's invincible record is entirely due to cheating, etc...

The rumors originated from multiple sources, and the academy has determined that the vast majority came from Mingdu, with the Sun and Moon Royal Academy being the leading source.

The long-suppressed discontent of forces like the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy erupted, and they seized the opportunity to smear and spread rumors about Shrek Academy. However, to the academy's surprise, the Spirit Pagoda, which had always been a rival to the academy, did not participate…

Shrek Academy's joy is premature. Qian Gu Dongfeng believes that masters like the Sky-Supporting Douluo, Light and Dark Douluo, and Holy Spirit Douluo are still alive, and that mere rumors are child's play. The real opportunity to completely crush Shrek Academy will come when its titled Douluos fall victim to his schemes.

"The issue now is not your defeat, but how to quickly restore the academy's reputation. The Sea God Pavilion is discussing this urgently."

After speaking, Shen Yi turned his gaze to Yu Yuanheng and Ye Xinglan, and said in a deep voice: "Because you have left the academy with neither the right nor the power, the Sea God Pavilion is extremely disappointed."

If the matter is not resolved properly, the college does not rule out the possibility of expelling you.

Yu Yuanheng's eyes twitched, and he fell straight off the sofa. Ning Qian and the other three hurriedly helped him up. Ye Xinglan's delicate body trembled, and her beautiful eyes seemed to glisten with tears as she returned to her room, looking utterly lost.

late at night.

Ye Xinglan tossed and turned, her intense unease and guilt preventing her from meditating, let alone sleeping like a normal person.

Defeated by Na'er, Shrek Academy humiliated, expelled from the academy... These past few days have felt like sharp swords piercing her heart, the pain making it hard to breathe. She murmured to herself:

"The conflict started with me, and I have a responsibility to help them through this difficult time, even if it costs me everything..."

With this thought in mind, she got off the bed, tiptoed out of the door.

Tianhai Hotel, 88th floor.

The Forging Association arranged the most luxurious accommodations for Master Craftsman Zhenhua and his entourage. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er indulged in a lavish stay in a super-large suite on the 88th floor, with exquisite and dazzling decorations and complete facilities.

Upon learning the news, Gu Yue quickly moved out of the hotel room where she was staying at Donghai Academy and came to live with the two of them, calling it "family ties within the Spirit Pagoda."

"Xuanzhen, Na'er, I've withdrawn from Donghai Academy and am going home for emergency seclusion."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuanzhen, who was researching the secrets of the body, and Na'er, who was eating snacks, were both stunned. The former was puzzled, while the latter was overjoyed. She quickly moved in front of Gu Yue, took her hand, and shook it a few times:

"Promise me you'll go into seclusion for a hundred or two hundred years, okay?"

Gu Yue sneered, "Those abacus beads are flying right into my face!"

"Why the sudden seclusion? And for how long?" Zhao Xuanzhen asked seriously.

"After working together with Na'er to power up the Dark Gold Terror Claw that day, my body experienced some abnormalities and I needed to go into seclusion to stabilize it. It could take a year or three years. I have a feeling that I will undergo a transformation after breaking through the seclusion."

In the past, Gu Yue and Na'er would secretly compete with each other. This was their first time working together. As the main half of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue was all too familiar with that feeling of controlling everything and having supreme power.

When they work together towards a common goal, Na'er's aura seems to help her regain the power that belonged to the Silver Dragon King.

After saying goodbye to Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er, Gu Yue left the Tianhai Hotel, where a mature and sexy purple-haired woman had been waiting for her downstairs for a long time.

Gu Yue turned back to look at the bustling high-rise buildings, her eyes filled with hesitation, and her voice was barely audible: "Could it be that I can refrain from devouring her?"

No, I am the Silver Dragon King, and my resolve will never waver...

"You two will be mine sooner or later..."

Chapter 41 Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li VS Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu, Agreement and Conditions (4K)

Tianhai Hotel, 88th floor.

The Tianhai Grand Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Tianhai City, and both Shrek Academy and the Blacksmith Association have coincidentally booked rooms here. With Shrek Academy's resources, finding out a room number is no problem.

Ye Xinglan stood in front of a room, her azure eyes shimmering. She took a deep breath to calm herself and murmured to herself, "The trouble that was caused by me should be ended by me."

"Boom boom boom——"

Prepared to be utterly humiliated, the girl clenched her fists and pounded on the door.

"Late-night snack is here!"

Na'er's joyful voice rang out from inside the room. She jumped off the sofa, and without even putting on her shoes, ran barefoot to open the door.

"Ok?"

What met her eyes wasn't hotel staff and a dazzling array of food carts, but Ye Xinglan's aloof face. Na'er froze, then took three steps back, turned around, and shouted:

"Zhao Xuanzhen, grab your weapons! Shrek Academy is attacking again!"

"I didn't come here to fight..."

Ye Xinglan tried to explain, but before she could finish speaking, Na'er had already taken out the Silver Dragon Spear, and Zhao Xuanzhen also slowly walked over.

Faced with Na'er's undisguised hostility and Zhao Xuanzhen's probing gaze, Ye Xinglan said earnestly, "I don't fight. I just want to take responsibility for myself. Can you give me a chance?"

Seeing that Ye Xinglan was alone and showed no intention of using the Star God Sword to fight, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er exchanged a glance for a moment, then said calmly:

"Let's talk right here."

"Thank you."

Not being immediately kicked out by the two, Ye Xinglan quietly breathed a sigh of relief, pursed her rosy lips, and suddenly her shoulders seemed to sag as if all the strength had been released. She lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, it was my fault that day. I shouldn't have suspected you without reason, and I shouldn't have said those rude things."

"Huo!"

Na'er's silver eyes lit up, somewhat surprised that Ye Xinglan had come so late at night to apologize. This was unlike Shrek Academy's domineering style!

"Is there anything else?"

Zhao Xuanzhen sensed that the girl seemed to be hinting at something else.

Ye Xinglan raised her head, her fair and clean face showing a complex expression, and said in a strained tone: "Because of our defeat in battle and our inappropriate words and actions at the time, Shrek Academy has been ridiculed and insulted by the entire continent these days..."

I would like to ask you two to speak up for the academy. You are the strongest team from Donghai Academy and one of the most talked-about topics.

If you all agree to help, the college's pressure will be greatly reduced, and it will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties.

I have made a terrible mistake, and I am willing to give everything to make amends to you..."

As she finished speaking, a tear slid down Ye Xinglan's delicate nose, leaving a dark circular mark on the carpet. More tears continued to flow, her long eyelashes resembling butterfly wings glistening with morning dew.

As if to prove the truth of her sacrifice, she forced herself to tilt her head back, letting the cascading light from the chandelier wash over her tear-streaked face. Her upper back straightened, and her bandaged knees suddenly bent, as if she were about to kneel.

However, the moment Ye Xinglan bent her knees, two round ice blocks rose from the ground, lifting her bent knees. The cold light reflected from the ice pierced her tear-filled eyes.

Ye Xinglan stared blankly at Zhao Xuanzhen, not understanding why he was stopping her from kneeling down.

"Shrek Academy's so-called reputation is something you're going to humiliate yourself with?"

Zhao Xuanzhen sighed deeply. Except for certain limited occasions, he disliked the act of kneeling.

Kneeling is an extremely undignified act. Both his previous educations taught him to stand up. Now, the face of the top academy on the mainland is making a ten-year-old girl kneel and beg. It's just too ironic.

"This matter has long transcended the conventional meaning of victory or defeat in battle. Even if we were to discuss a solution, it would be done by the higher-ups of Shrek Academy. You are not capable of resolving it, nor do you need to sacrifice yourself for nothing. Go back."

"Is this so..."

The door closed again, and Ye Xinglan shakily straightened her knees, her heart filled with mixed feelings. With a blank stare, she leaned against the wall and left.

Confused and disoriented, she stumbled back to the sixty-sixth floor. Her injuries seemed to have worsened; purplish-red bruises were visible beneath her thin, translucent skin. Her knees were swollen, and fine beads of blood trickled down her knees, forming strings of beads on her alabaster calves.

"Sister Xinglan!?"

A gasp rang out in the corridor, waking Ye Xinglan from her daze. Xu Lizhi came running up, his fat body swaying, and cried out in anguish, "Sister Xinglan, your injury!"

"It's alright, it's all what I should do." Ye Xinglan bit her red lips tightly. "You still won't forgive me...?"

"forgive?"

Xu Lizhi grasped the key words and looked at Ye Xinglan's glaring knee, where the scabs cracked open to reveal fresh wounds, dragging out intermittent red lines.

Aside from her knees, Ye Xinglan's eyes were red and swollen, clearly from recent crying. A bolt of lightning struck, and Xu Lizhi's chubby face trembled uncontrollably. Had Ye Xinglan gone to see Zhao Xuanzhen late at night?!

Most likely!

Ye Xinglan is stubborn and obstinate. Coupled with Yu Yuanheng's provocation and Shen Yi's disappointing words, she will most likely take the blame on herself. It's not that she can't take the initiative to make amends!

As a result, Ye Xinglan's physical and mental state were on the verge of collapse. Seeing her resemblance to someone who had been severely bullied, Xu Lizhi couldn't help but wonder how Zhao Xuanzhen would treat Ye Xinglan, who had come to his door late at night...

"Sister Xinglan, Sister Xinglan... No!"

While Xu Lizhi was heartbroken, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er were happily having a late-night snack, the atmosphere peaceful and serene.

Na'er chewed on a sausage and mumbled, "Zhao Xuanzhen, have you seen the news? The Soul Network is flooded with reports about Shrek Academy. I feel something's not right. A mere exhibition match loss shouldn't cause such a sensation."

Zhao Xuanzhen took a bite of a crab leg and nodded, saying, "I've taken note. Some forces are using our victory to seek personal gain."

Shrek Academy's first defeat in 20,000 years was a shock to the nation, causing its momentum to escalate. The driving force behind this was likely the Sun Moon Federation. As the apparent rulers of the Douluo Continent, manipulating public opinion was one of their forte.

Shrek Academy's reputation has been severely damaged. To resolve this matter completely, a high-ranking official might actually be involved; I suspect it might be a senior member of the Sea God Pavilion.

"Huh?" Na'er's eyes widened. "The elders of the Sea God Pavilion are at least Super Douluo. We have to ask Senior Divine Craftsman and Senior Body to support us."

"Forget it." Zhao Xuanzhen shook his head. "Senior Divine Craftsman has the Blacksmith Association to rely on, so it's not advisable for him to confront the Sea God Pavilion head-on. Also, the Body Sect is not as glorious as it used to be, and Senior Body's status is slightly lower."

It's time we sought outside help.

Taking out his soul-guided communicator, Zhao Xuanzhen found a chat window, pondered for two and a half seconds, sent a cute emoji, and after receiving an instant reply of a smiling, head-patting animation, he dialed the soul-guided communicator.