Chapter 216 Hei Xuanzi: The Explosion in Mingdu Is Not Shrek Academy's Responsibility!
The golden glow over Poseidon Lake remains intense.
But the tense sense of conspiracy in the dark world, along with the rotating images on the sky, once again eroded the minds of every viewer.
At this very moment...
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
[The following day, the new Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament officially commenced.]
The void arena at the center of Poseidon Lake, created by the power of the gods of order, was now shimmering with a crystalline light, reflecting off the entire lake like a deep starry sky.
The opening match features Shrek Academy's first-year team against a top-tier academy from the Heavenly Soul Empire.
As the team leader, Lu Li did not unleash his full soul power. He merely paused his Star Sword slightly, and the surrounding space visibly collapsed.
"This year's seniors seem to lack a solid foundation." Lu Li's voice, amplified by the mental probe, clearly resonated throughout the arena. "Please make your moves first; we will only defend."
[The opposing captain was clearly enraged by this disrespect. The seven five-ring Soul Kings instantly unleashed their full power, unleashing a barrage of dazzling Soul Skills that tore through the air with deafening roars as they hurtled towards the Shrek Academy team.]
However, with just a slight turn of the Aurora Mirror in Su Mu's hand, the nine mirrors swiftly intertwined to form a logical closed loop.
[The moment all the soul skills touched the mirror light, they inexplicably deflected, rebounding directly back into the opponent's camp.]
With a deafening boom, the opposing team was thrown into chaos by the barrage of their own soul skills.
Taking advantage of this brief opening, Lu Li teleported, his Star Sword, imbued with the suppressive force of the star map, stopping short of striking the opponent's brow.
"Excuse me." Lu Li sheathed his sword and stood still, not even using his fifth soul skill throughout the entire match. The Shrek Academy team easily secured their first victory with an almost tutorial-like approach.
The Soul Masters of the Underworld, though mentally prepared, were still speechless with shock at this display of dominance.
"This isn't a competition, this is a stomp." A teacher from the underworld closed his eyes in despair.
"A first-year student beat a fifth-year student on the other side and won without even fully demonstrating the ability to evolve their martial soul."
"The White Order has produced a whole bunch of real monsters."
However, amidst these exclamations of praise, many more astute Soul Masters turned their attention to the empty VIP seats.
"Shrek is indeed powerful, but look, Poison Immortal and those empire leaders haven't arrived yet." A soul master from the underworld lowered his voice, his tone filled with fear.
"The battle was exciting, but I'm more interested in what's happening in Mingdu in the White World right now."
"Is it possible that the Mingdu explosion was unavoidable, no matter what?"
"Sigh... I really don't want to see this tragedy repeat itself!"
The scene on the screen suddenly shifted, the golden light replaced by a somber, dark red.
The perspective shifts to the imperial palace of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
The Heavenly Soul Emperor stood before a massive sand table, and before him stood the Sect Master of the Body Sect, Poison Undying.
"Master Poison, the Soul Master Competition at Shrek Academy has attracted worldwide attention. Even the Sun Moon Empire's top spies are keeping an eye on Sea God Lake." The Heavenly Soul Emperor pointed to the coordinates of Mingdu on the sand table, his eyes revealing a crazed gambler's mentality.
"This is our only chance. While Mingdu's defenses are weak, we'll execute a 'decapitation mission' against the Sun Moon Emperor. Once they're thrown into power struggles, we can completely destroy their Soul Guidance Research Center, and perhaps even take over the Sun Moon Empire!"
[Poison Immortal let out a low, cold laugh, the emerald light around him spreading like poisonous mist: "I have waited for this day for a long time. They will definitely not be able to react this time! Your Majesty can rest assured. Moreover, we have already reached an agreement with the Star Luo Empire. They will send a powerful team composed of Title Douluos to cooperate with our operation."]
The scene shifts to the Star Luo Empire, where the Star Luo Emperor sits on his dragon throne, his face grim as he issues a top-secret transfer order.
Several top-tier experts, hidden in the shadows, quietly set off, avoiding everyone's sight, heading straight for Mingdu.
The atmosphere across the entire sky instantly became filled with a chilling, murderous aura.
The discussions in the underworld erupted at this moment, a collective shudder born from the revelation of the truth.
"As expected, this kind of thing still happened!" A rogue Soul Master from the underworld suddenly stood up, his hands trembling.
"Although Shrek in the White World has changed, the ambitions and logic of these empires and sects have not changed at all! They still want to take advantage of the chaos, and they still want to blow up Mingdu!"
"Is another Mingdu explosion going to happen?" The eyes of the people of the Sun Moon Empire were filled with rejection and anger.
"How could the emperors of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire be so wicked!"
Meanwhile, inside Shrek Academy in the dark world, Hei Xuanzi watched this scene as if he had grasped at the last straw.
He took a big gulp of wine, and his previously dejected expression suddenly turned into an extremely despicable excitement.
"Did you see clearly?" Hei Xuanzi pointed at the Heavenly Soul Emperor and Poison Undying in the sky and shouted loudly to the students around him who had doubts about him.
"Without Shrek Academy, this kind of explosion would have happened just like an attack! This is the Empire's decision; they're planning a decapitation strike!"
As he spoke, he showed a relieved expression, trying to cast aside the moral burden that had been weighing on him.
"The reason why Shrek from the future dark world participated is entirely because they were coerced by these empires!" Hei Xuanzi's tone was extremely firm, even carrying a strange sense of grievance.
"If they hadn't insisted on using Shrek as a moral high ground, we wouldn't have gotten involved in such dirty things."
"You were all cursing me before, but now you see clearly, right? The source isn't Shrek Academy at all, but these greedy imperial leaders!"
Hei Xuanzi's words echoed in the hall. Although some die-hard fans nodded in agreement, most students sneered inwardly.
Even if Shrek was coerced, did someone else press the detonator for him?
Besides, if Shrek Academy really doesn't want to go, are they going to put a knife to your throats?
They're all just excuses.
Of course, not many people were in the mood to pay attention to Xuanzi at the moment.
The people of the underworld stared intently at the sky, watching the figure of Poison Undying gradually approach Mingdu, a huge question arising in their minds:
Where will this crisis in Mingdu, under the White Order, ultimately lead?
(End of chapter)