Douluo Continent: I possess astonishing wisdom as I control energy!

Unconsciously, she recalled the information she had previously investigated about the "only son of the Kong family".

Could it be that his purpose is not only to bring her back to the Sun and Moon, but also... her herself?

Zhang Lexuan's eyes changed slightly.

Everyone entered the conference room, and the door closed naturally.

Kong Ming'an casually sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the three Shrek Academy inner court elites, and once again, he spoke:

“You should have brought a teacher with you, at least someone who can represent Shrek’s attitude.”

"Enough with the nonsense!" Wu Ming, with her impatient nature, stepped forward, her crimson eyes gleaming with barely concealed restlessness.

Compared to the handsome young man she had only met a few times, she cared more about her good friend.

"Kong Ming'an, right? Tell me, what exactly do you want? What was the meaning of that book you gave Le Xuan yesterday? Please explain yourself clearly."

Kong Ming'an did not answer Wu Ming directly, but instead turned his gaze to Zhang Lexuan, saying in a calm tone: "Perhaps Lexuan's own explanation would be more convincing than mine."

In an instant, all eyes were on Zhang Lexuan.

Zhang Lexuan took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind. Her hands unconsciously clenched slightly, and she looked at her two best friends, explaining:

"The book yesterday was actually a family genealogy, which recorded a branch of the Kong family of the Sun and Moon Empire that lost contact more than a hundred years ago, and I came from that branch."

"I possess a portion of the bloodline of the Sun Moon Empire, and I have also inherited the Martial Soul 'Moon' from the Sun Moon Royal Family."

"what?!"

Wu Ming's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with disbelief. She looked at Zhang Lexuan and then at Kong Ming'an, as if she had heard a fairy tale.

Although Han Ruoruo also showed surprise, she was clearly more composed. She pondered for a moment, then looked earnestly at Kong Ming'an:

"So, Young Master Kong went to all this trouble, and your ultimate goal is Le Xuan? You want her to return to the Sun Moon Empire?"

"Yes."

Kong Ming'an answered crisply and without any concealment, "It would be a mistake for her to stay at Shrek Academy with her martial spirit and bloodline. Shrek Academy is not the place for her."

"I reject."

Almost the instant Kong Ming'an finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan's clear and firm voice rang out.

She stood up without hesitation, looking directly at Kong Ming'an: "Shrek nurtured me; my teachers and friends are there. I will never betray Shrek."

"What if Shrek betrayed you?"

"..."

Kong Ming'an's simple sentence plunged the atmosphere into dead silence.

Han Ruoruo and Wu Ming almost simultaneously turned their gazes slowly to Zhang Lexuan, trying to speak, but they didn't know what to say.

Time seemed to stretch on. After a long while, Zhang Lexuan gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with a mixture of uncertainty and seriousness. She met Kong Ming'an's gaze.

"Shrek will never betray me!"

"That's it."

This answer seemed to be exactly what Kong Ming'an had expected. He didn't show any disappointment on his face. Instead, he nodded slightly as if he had confirmed something.

"I understand."

His tone remained calm. "In that case, let's end the conversation here. I've seen your determination, Sister Lexuan."

"I cannot yet fully represent the sun and moon, but I can make a guarantee to you in the name of the Confucius family."

"—Once you've figured it out, call my name, and I'll appear and take you home. Whenever and wherever you call me, I'll come."

Kong Ming'an spoke very softly, and with his naturally gentle voice, this so-called "guarantee" sounded more like a confession.

If she were the same age as him and both at Shrek Academy, she probably wouldn't be able to handle it, right? This thought unconsciously flashed through Zhang Lexuan's mind.

However, although the boy's words were somewhat strange, sounding both like a polite closing remark and seemingly containing a deeper meaning, she knew that he had no intention of continuing the conversation.

A strange feeling arose in her heart, but her mind was in turmoil and she had no intention of delving into it.

Looking calmly at the boy, Zhang Lexuan simply nodded and said, "I apologize for disturbing you today."

"Well, just out of kindness, I'd like to remind you," Kong Ming'an said calmly. "Your teacher who was leading the team came with you. I suggest you explain that clearly, otherwise it could cause some trouble."

Zhang Lexuan paused slightly as she was about to leave, turned to look at Kong Ming'an sitting there, nodded gently, and then left the room with Wu Ming, who was still full of confusion, and Han Ruoruo, who seemed to be deep in thought.

As soon as they stepped out of the conference room, they saw their Shrek team's leader not far away, as well as Xuanzi, whose face was pale and whose weakness could not be concealed.

Xuanzi looked at them with a serious and cautious expression: "What did you talk about with him? Tell us everything in detail, without hiding anything."

"..."

Perhaps it was because Xuanzi's aura as a level 98 Title Douluo was so chilling that it was difficult to suppress, that his words inexplicably took on a more aggressive tone.

Almost instinctively, the boy's words echoed in their minds at the same time.

"What if Shrek betrayed you?"

……

……

Inside the conference room, with all the "humans" gone, only the two of them remained. Xue Di no longer concealed her confusion; a clear look of bewilderment appeared in her icy blue eyes.

She looked at Kong Ming'an, her voice ethereal and clear: "You don't seem surprised by her rejection? Then why did you even offer to recruit her? Isn't that redundant?"

"If she would immediately agree to betray the academy that nurtured her for so many years because of a few words and a family tree, then she's not someone I'm going to such lengths to recruit."

“The seed has been planted. She needs time to digest it, to question it, to compare it. When she truly sees things clearly, she will naturally understand what I mean today.”

Xue Di seemed to understand, but ultimately shook her head slightly, her cold and beautiful face still showing confusion.

"don't know."

"..." Kongming paused, his tone inexplicably helpless, "Anyway, you'll find out later."

"..."

The Snow Emperor remained silent, still not understanding.

Why make things so complicated? If it were her meeting someone she cared about...

She glanced at Kong Ming'an beside her without realizing it, then looked away.

She will probably follow the rules of spirit beasts, let strength speak for itself, capture it directly, lock it up by her side, and then completely take it for herself.

Wouldn't it be better to be more direct?

Chapter 52 Poison Never Dies: My Body Sect Should Rise!

Inside a meeting room used for tactical planning and analysis in the Shrek team's rest area.

That's all.

Zhang Lexuan stood in front of the conference table, her voice clear and steady.

The details of the family genealogy, the Sun and Moon royal bloodline he possesses, the Sun and Moon royal family's inherited martial spirit "Moon," and his meeting with the boy.

Aside from the boy's somewhat ambiguous promise to her at the end, she told him everything else.

Her words, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirred up a storm in the hearts of Xuanzi and the teacher in charge.

The room fell into a deathly silence. The teacher in charge of the group had an uncertain expression and didn't know what to say. He could only look at Xuanzi, who was sitting in the main seat.

"Elder Xuan, this..."

Xuanzi raised his hand to interrupt the teacher in charge who was about to speak. His face, which usually carried a hint of slickness or laziness, was now incredibly pale, yet filled with an unprecedented seriousness and solemnity.

He did know that Zhang Lexuan's background was somewhat unusual, and Elder Mu had repeatedly reminded him to take good care of her.

However, he never expected that this special matter would directly involve the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire, which is on the other side of the continent!

Does Elder Mu know about this? He must know, right?

He didn't care much about the inherited martial soul of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family. After all, the Sun Moon Empire was just a bunch of guys who played with soul tools and relied on external objects. They were nothing to be afraid of.

But Elder Mu once mentioned in a casual conversation that when he traveled across the mainland in his early years, he had also visited the Sun and Moon Empire.

Therefore, he believed that Elder Mu definitely knew what the Sun Moon Royal Family's inherited martial soul was, and he must have recognized Zhang Lexuan's identity upon seeing her.

He even understood why Elder Mu had made so many demands on Zhang Lexuan, a child in her teens—it was to prevent problems before they arose!

However, since Elder Mu has already given his approval, there's definitely no problem with this matter, and Zhang Lexuan can still be trusted.

At this moment, what truly weighed heavily on his mind was that young man from the Kong family, or rather, the unknown powerful figure behind that young man from the Kong family!

The single blow knocked this level 98 Super Douluo unconscious, and the chilling aura contained in that attack still lingered within his bones, like a bone-deep infection that could not be dispelled.

The chill emanating from it made it difficult for him to circulate his soul power. Despite having the strength of level 98, he could only exert the power of level 95.

Without a doubt, this is a powerhouse at the Limit Douluo level!

Because of the existence of this unknown powerful figure, this matter has gone far beyond the issue of a student's identity, and is even more related to the future of Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire!

After a long silence, Xuanzi finally let out a long breath and broke the silence: "Lexuan, please sit down first."

He surveyed the crowd and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by us alone. I will immediately report this to the academy and convene a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion to discuss and decide on a matter with all the elders. In the meantime..."

His gaze fell on Zhang Lexuan, Wu Ming, and Han Ruoruo. "All of you must keep this a secret and not divulge a single word to anyone!"

"Furthermore, remember that the competition is the most important thing. Don't let this distract you, and never forget the 'Glory of Shrek' that you all bear! Do you all understand?"

"Yes, Mr. Xuan!"

The three responded in unison, but their voices carried a heavier tone than usual.

……

……

At midnight.

In an unassuming room within the Heavenly Soul Empire's inn, specifically used to entertain distinguished guests, the air suddenly rippled like water.

A dark green figure appeared without warning. The newcomer wasn't particularly tall, but possessed the imposing presence of a volcano poised to erupt, exuding a powerful aura.

With short, dark green hair and a rugged face, exuding a wild and domineering aura, he was none other than the Sect Master of the Body Sect, Poison Undying.

"What's going on? Why did you send me here in such a hurry? Isn't the alliance meeting with the Heavenly Soul Empire still a few days away? Why did you send me here so early?"

Poison Undying's voice was deep and hoarse, carrying a hint of dissatisfaction, but more so an unquestionable authority.

Inside the room, a middle-aged man dressed in the uniform of the Heavenly Soul Empire, who had been waiting there, immediately bowed and saluted, his tone respectful yet excited:

"Sect Master, please take a look at this!" he said, presenting a recording soul tool with both hands.

Poison Undying frowned slightly. What kind of behavior was this, rushing around like this! What kind of situation hadn't he seen? Was it really necessary to be in such a hurry?

Thinking this to himself, he subtly channeled his soul power into it.

Suddenly, the video of Kong Ming'an, alone in the daytime sub-arena, unleashing a torrent of qi and blood, condensing a terrifying dharma form, and instantly defeating the entire Tianxiang Academy team with an almost crushing force was clearly played.

Poison couldn't kill; his domineering and confident gaze froze the moment the image started playing.

Holy crap! He'd never seen anything like it before!

His pupils contracted as he stared intently at Kong Ming'an's slightly thin yet terrifyingly powerful body in the image, and at the enormous phantom formed purely from boundless blood and qi!

"This...this is the power of qi and blood?!"

At this moment, even though he was only seeing it through a screen, Du Busi instantly recognized the power Kong Ming'an was using, and the veins on his arm holding the recording soul tool bulged slightly.

As the sect leader of the Body Sect, he knew better than anyone how difficult and incredible it was to temper one's blood and qi to such a terrifying level and to be able to release and condense it outwards as easily as one's own arm!

Although the Body Sect has also explored the power of Qi and Blood, after so many years of effort, they can at most use it as an auxiliary means to stimulate the second awakening of the Martial Soul and enhance the potential of the Body. When have they ever seen anyone cultivate Qi and Blood to such an outward manifestation?!

This young man's control and understanding of Qi and blood is simply a peerless treasure tailor-made for their Body Sect!

If we can bring him back to the sect, it will not only allow the sect to make great strides in the use of blood energy, but also greatly increase the success rate and power of the second awakening of the martial soul!

He might even be the perfect successor that the Body Sect has been searching for!

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Du Busi's mind, eventually converging into an extremely strong idea—he must get this boy!

Seeing this, a subordinate quickly added in a low voice:

"Sect Master, this boy's name is Kong Ming'an, the grandson of Kong Deming of the Sun Moon Empire. He is openly accompanied by at least the newly promoted Super Douluo, Starry Sky Douluo Ye Yulin, as his bodyguard. We..."

"Kong Deming's grandson? A Super Douluo guard?" A hint of disdain appeared on Poison Immortal's face.