Chapter 215 Poison Undying and the others didn't arrive? Is the Mingdu explosion still about to happen?
Shrek City, a city that was reborn and endowed with sacred attributes due to the establishment of the White Order, has now become the highest hall in the hearts of all Soul Masters across the continent.
With the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament approaching, this tranquil prosperity has reached its peak.
And at this moment...
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
The camera slowly pans across Shrek City, where the once intricate city defenses have been replaced by sophisticated magical arrays. Golden patterns pulsate through the cracks in the streets, and the air is filled with a gentle yet abundant fluctuation of soul power.
Bai Xuanzi had already prepared the venue and all the necessary facilities. It was a "Void Arena" suspended in the center of the Sea God Lake, created by pure divine power of order. Countless soul-guided projection arrays surrounded it, ensuring that people in any corner of the continent could observe every detail of the competition in real time.
Representatives from the academies of various empires and successors from reclusive sects are arriving one after another through Shrek City's teleportation hub. Unlike the oppressive atmosphere of the underworld, where everyone harbors their own agendas and proceeds cautiously, these teams wear an almost reverent solemnity and anticipation.
The scene shifts to late that night.
The once tranquil Seagod Island was now bustling with countless distinguished visitors. These high-ranking Soul Masters and sect elders, who commanded respect in their respective fields, stood at the foot of the steps outside the Seagod Pavilion, holding their breath and looking extremely reverent.
"An envoy from the Heavenly Dragon Sect, on behalf of the Sect Master, pays respects to Elder Xuan and presents ten Polar Ice Crystals to wish Elder Xuan a long life." An elderly man at the level of an eight-ring Soul Douluo bowed, holding the gift box high with both hands, his tone devoid of any arrogance.
"The representative of the Xuanwu Sect presents the ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Turtle Shell to express gratitude for Elder Xuan's guidance."
These gifts, normally considered priceless treasures, were piled high on the long table in front of the Sea God Pavilion. Bai Xuanzi did not refuse guests; he slowly walked out of the pavilion, his golden robe gleaming warmly in the moonlight.
"Since you are all here, you are guests of Shrek Academy, so there's no need for formalities." Bai Xuanzi waved his sleeve, his tone exuding an air of magnanimity and composure that looked down upon all living beings. "I'll accept the gifts, please follow me and take your seats. Although there are no delicacies, this cup of tea is merely presentable."
Bai Xuanzi sat at the head of the long wooden table, casually taking out a seemingly ordinary celadon teapot. With a flick of his finger, the clear tea water transformed into streams of water, precisely falling into the cups in front of each visitor.
The tea was poured into the cup without any earth-shattering phenomena, only a pure fragrance, even imbued with the aura of the laws of life. A sect elder, currently experiencing a bottleneck in his soul power, took a somewhat hesitant sip.
The next second, the scene showed a close-up of the elder's meridians: the previously stagnant soul power, upon contact with the tea, surged like a torrent flowing from a dried-up riverbed. That seemingly indestructible bottleneck, under the scouring influence of the White Order's life laws, crumbled instantly, like melting snow.
"This...this cup of tea..." The elder suddenly stood up. He could clearly feel that his soul power level had directly crossed a bottleneck and increased by one level at that moment.
Not only him, but all the Soul Masters present who drank the tea had extremely interesting expressions. The fatigue from their long journey vanished instantly, and the fluctuations of their Soul Power became more solid and expansive than ever before.
"Thank you so much, Elder Xuan, for your generous gift!" Inside and outside the hall, a group of powerful figures knelt in unison, their eyes overflowing with gratitude. Although the gifts they brought were precious, they were utterly insignificant compared to this cup of divine tea that could directly enhance cultivation and even optimize one's foundation.
And at this very moment.
When the Soul Masters of the Underworld witnessed this scene, they were first stunned into a prolonged state of shock, which then evolved into extreme envy and reflection.
"This...this is really just tea?" A rogue Soul Master from the underworld gripped his hair tightly, his eyes filled with envy. "One sip and you can level up, with no side effects? In the underworld, this is a miracle that no one would even dare to dream of."
"Thinking back to the last Soul Master Competition in the White World, it seems to have been the same." Another Soul Master shook his head with a sigh. "Bai Xuanzi never takes advantage of others, and the return gifts he gives are far more valuable than the gifts sent by those sects. Is this kind of vision, this kind of foundation, really the charm of the White Order?"
This disparity caused by the difference in dimensions has created an extremely unbalanced mentality among many Soul Masters in the underworld.
"If it were me, I'd be happy to give gifts too!" a Soul Master shouted. "Giving some immortal herbs in exchange for a direct increase in Soul Power of one level, plus the protection of Shrek Academy, who on the entire continent wouldn't be eager to do this kind of deal? Bai Xuanzi's behavior of 'casually taking out some tea' is simply a dimensional attack on our worldview."
However, amidst the exclamations and envious glances, a sharp-witted Soul Master from the Dark World, who had been meticulously observing the details of the scene, suddenly frowned. His gaze swept across the list of visitors, and finally, with a somewhat uneasy expression, he spoke:
"Wait a minute, have you noticed? Although this event is grand, it seems that some truly important figures are not present."
His words instantly attracted the attention of those around him.
"Look, although those advanced academies and mid-level sects have all come, but… none of the most powerful leaders in the underworld, such as Poison Undying of the Body Sect, the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, the person behind Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire, or even the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire… showed up during this visit on the eve of the start of the competition in the White World."
This discovery has once again shifted the focus of discussion in the underworld.
"That's right, why didn't they come? Given Bai Xuanzi's influence and the strength of Bai Order, shouldn't these emperors be more proactive in cultivating relationships?"
"Could it be... that the Mingdu explosion is still going to happen?"
Many Soul Masters in the underworld realized what was happening again.
Wasn't the Mingdu explosion back then the result of collaboration between Shrek Academy in the underworld, the Star Luo Empire, and the Heavenly Soul Empire?
Although...
In the White World, due to Bai Xuanzi's influence, Shrek Academy has undergone changes and will not participate in this event.
However, things remain the same as before for the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
So now it seems that the Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire may have done this?
(End of chapter)