Chapter 92 Xuanzi makes a bet: if he doesn't win the championship, he'll kowtow to you in public!
Poison Undying crossed his arms and looked at Xuanzi's ever-changing face, showing no intention of stopping while he was ahead.
To him, Xuanzi's behavior of ruining his disciple's future because of his gluttony was a joke in the Soul Master world, and the best weapon for him to fight back against Shrek Academy's hypocritical attitude these days.
"Why are you so quiet? Xuanzi, aren't you usually quite talkative? Didn't you have a loud voice when you apologized in front of our sect last time?"
Poison Undying took a step forward. Although he didn't deliberately release the oppressive aura unique to a level 98 Super Douluo, his imposing presence made the Shrek Academy's reserve members breathe heavily.
He pointed to Ma Xiaotao, who was wrapped in bandages behind him, and sneered, "Look at these kids. They were such promising talents, but following an unreliable leader like you, they've become like this, with their soul power fluctuating erratically and their auras weak."
"If I were Moon, I would have smashed you to pieces right now, so you wouldn't continue to embarrass yourself and ruin Shrek Academy's millennia-old legacy with your mouth."
Xuanzi's breathing became extremely heavy. He gripped the deformed wine pot tightly, and the veins at the corners of his eyes throbbed violently with anger.
Poisoning him was a deadly blow, each word striking at his most hidden and unbearable pain.
"Poison won't kill you! That's enough!" Xuanzi finally couldn't hold back and roared. He suddenly raised his head, his eyes were bloodshot, and his voice became hoarse and distorted due to extreme anger.
"This is a matter between me and the academy; it's none of your business to interfere! Don't think I'm really afraid of you; there's a limit to how much you can push your luck!"
The two argued loudly, and under the shock of their soul power, it instantly spread throughout the entire city gate area.
The bustling crowds of passersby, vendors, and students from various colleges who were originally busy entering the city were all attracted by the commotion and stopped to watch.
"Look! That's Shrek Academy's uniform!" A passerby pointed to the iconic dark green outfit behind Xuanzi and shouted, "That old man leading the group... doesn't he look like the legendary Gluttonous Douluo, Elder Xuan?"
"It's definitely him! But how come they're all so badly injured? That girl is covered in bandages, and that other one looks terrible."
"Look at those people over there, they're wearing the uniforms of the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy," another middle-aged man dressed as a Soul Master said in a low voice, then his gaze fell on Du Busi, revealing a look of surprise and uncertainty.
"What did that Shrek lord call him just now? 'Poison Undying'? Could they be from the Body Sect?"
"The Body Sect! No wonder, besides them, who else would dare to embarrass Shrek Academy like this at the gates of Star Luo City?"
As the discussion grew, the onlookers' eyes began to wander between the two teams.
Soon, many people's eyes were fixed on Liu Yuan behind Du Bu Si.
"Hey, look! Isn't that boy... Liu Yuan, who caused such a stir before? The genius who was kicked out of Shrek Academy!"
"It really seems to be him! Look at those eyes, double pupils, there's no mistake! There were rumors before that he was poisoned and took on as a disciple, and now it seems that he really is representing the Heavenly Soul Empire in the competition."
"Tsk tsk, no wonder the two sides are arguing so fiercely. Xuanzi drove them away back then, and now they've become the treasure of the Body Sect. Look at Shrek Academy now, looking like a defeated army, and then look at Liu Yuan's high spirits. The irony is too strong."
The surrounding chatter flooded into Xuanzi's ears like a tidal wave.
The words "Liu Yuan", "driving away the genius", and "Shrek is blind" were like fine needles, pricking his mind and causing him great turmoil.
He felt as if countless people were poking his spine, and the overwhelming shame drove him almost insane.
Listening to the surrounding chatter, Poison Undying's sneer grew even wider. He stepped forward again, his tone full of provocation:
"Xuanzi, listen to what everyone is saying? Your reputation is already ruined all over Douluo Continent. You have the nerve to come into the city with such a crippled team? If it were me, I would have found a pillar and killed myself long ago, instead of standing here and disgracing Shrek Academy."
"You—!" Xuanzi completely lost his mind.
The successive heavy blows, Moon's rage, and the humiliation of losing face in front of the entire continent caused his mental string to snap completely in that instant.
He took a sudden step forward, and his soul power exploded violently, sweeping the surroundings with a violent aura.
"Poison won't kill you! Do you really think Shrek Academy has no one left?" Xuanzi pointed at the group of disciples behind him and roared hysterically, "Even if the main team is injured, Shrek Academy will still be the eternal champion! As long as I am here, as long as these kids are still here, the championship title will never fall into other hands!"
He stared intently at Du Busi, his eyes revealing a morbid gambler's mentality: "Since you look down on me so much, and on Shrek Academy so much, then don't just stand here spouting nonsense! Do you dare to make a bet with me?"
Poison Immortal raised an eyebrow, looking at him with interest: "Oh? What are we betting on?"
Xuanzi shouted, "I'll bet on the championship of this Soul Master Competition! If Shrek Academy can win the championship again, you, Poisonous Immortal, will have to kowtow three times to me in front of the entire continent and admit that your Body Sect is inferior to Shrek Academy!"
"If your Heavenly Soul Royal Academy can win the championship..." Xuanzi gritted his teeth, almost shouting, "then I will kowtow three times to you in public, and from now on, I will avoid any place you are in!"
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Two Super Douluo (super-powerful beings) wagering on "kneeling and kowtowing" is an extremely rare and extraordinary event, almost a once-in-a-century occurrence.
Poison Undying was stunned for a moment, then let out a thunderous laugh.
He looked at Xuanzi as if he were looking at a madman who had lost all his family fortune.
"Fine! Xuanzi, you've got guts!" Poison Undying abruptly stopped smiling, his right hand slashing through the air as if cutting off his escape route. "I accept this bet! I want to see how you, with these wounded and crippled soldiers, will hold onto your shaky championship title! You'd better be prepared to kowtow three times!"
Xuanzi snorted coldly, and his previously scattered energy and spirit were rekindled at this moment because of this crazy bet.
Without uttering a word, he turned around, waved his sleeves, and led the dejected Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao, and the others into the Star Luo Imperial City with dark faces.
As the passersby watched Shrek's departing figure, their chatter not only didn't stop, but actually intensified.
"My goodness, this is really going to be a good show. Shrek Academy is going to fight against the Body Sect, and they even have to kowtow!"
"Has Xuanzi gone mad? Judging from the looks of the students behind him, it's questionable whether they can even get on the field. How can he possibly win?"
"That's hard to say. Shrek Academy is Shrek Academy after all. They might have some trump card up their sleeve."
However, the atmosphere inside the city was even more oppressive for the Shrek team than it had been at the city gates.
Huo Yuhao lowered his head, his steps heavy due to the pain from his wounds and the psychological pressure from what had just happened.
He glanced at Beibei, whose face was deathly pale, then at Ma Xiaotao, who was limping ahead, and asked in a low voice:
"Senior Brother, is it really a good idea for Elder Xuan to make such a bet?"
"Given our current situation, most of the regular senior students are unable to go all out, while the Body Sect seems to be gaining momentum. Can we... really win?"
Beibei shook her head bitterly, her clenched fists trembling slightly: "I don't know... but now, we have no way out. Sigh..."
Xuanzi, who was walking at the front, stiffened slightly when he heard the whispers behind him.
Because he was definitely out of his mind just now.
Xuanzi now realizes that what he just did was indeed too impulsive.
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