Chapter 126 Xuanzi Kneels and Bows! The Elders of the Sea God Pavilion Are Enraged!
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
The dull thud echoed through the deathly silent Xingluo Square.
Xuanzi's forehead slammed heavily against the hard edge of the ring, each sound clearly reaching the ears of hundreds of thousands of spectators.
This level 98 Super Douluo completely abandoned his dignity at this moment and completed this almost devastating kneeling in accordance with the content of the bet he had previously made.
After kowtowing three times, Xuanzi closed his eyes tightly, the muscles in his old face twitching violently. He almost forced out a trembling shout through clenched teeth:
"The poison won't kill! I, Xuanzi, was wrong!"
Enveloped by soul power, the voice not only resounded throughout the square, but also, through the sixteen panoramic imaging soul guides, was precisely transmitted to every corner of the entire continent.
An eerily quiet silence fell over the entire room.
The once noisy audience seemed to be silenced at this moment, and everyone was stunned.
They stared blankly at the old figure kneeling on the ground in the ring, their minds completely blank.
It took several seconds for people to gradually come to their senses, but the shock in their eyes did not subside; instead, it intensified.
They stared in disbelief at the scene before them, watching as the Super Douluo, representing Shrek Academy's millennia-long glory and the continent's top strength, actually fulfilled the bet that was enough to make him "die" in front of everyone.
Although the atmosphere in the audience was extremely tense due to the overwhelming shock, all the spectators remained silent in perfect unison.
No one dared to laugh out loud at this moment, let alone utter a word of mockery.
They all knew very well that the person kneeling above was ultimately a level 98 Super Douluo.
Even though he has lost face today, even though he has lost his glory of ten thousand years, his terrifying strength is still there.
If one were to speak disrespectfully during such an extremely humiliating moment, and were to incur the wrath of this eccentric and powerful individual, the consequences would be far beyond what an ordinary Soul Master or commoner could bear.
Therefore, the audience members below the stage all had tense faces, afraid of showing any inappropriate expression.
Of course, the audience will have some reservations, but Du Bu Si will definitely not be polite to Xuan Zi.
Looking at Xuanzi's trembling shoulders and forehead pressed against the ground, Du Busi felt an immense sense of relief.
He stood in the air, arms crossed, and laughed wildly, looking up at the sky.
"Alright! Xuanzi, you're a real man. You've passed this bet!"
Poison Undying's laughter was filled with the arrogance and smugness of a victor. He then abruptly flicked his sleeve, his tone revealing undisguised disgust and mockery:
"Xuanzi, since you've already kowtowed, then get out of here! Go back to your Shrek Academy, and don't let me see your arrogant old face outside again!"
As the voice faded, Xuanzi, in extreme humiliation, slowly propped himself up and stood up.
He didn't look up at Du Busi, nor did he look at Liu Yuan. His bloodshot eyes were devoid of any light, only an almost deathly emptiness.
Xuanzi didn't say a word, and didn't even pay attention to the team members behind him. He turned around and walked unsteadily toward the exit of the venue.
The atmosphere at the scene remained heavy; the oppressive feeling brought about by the disillusionment of their idol made the air feel thick and heavy.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away at Shrek Academy, inside the Sea God Pavilion.
As Xuanzi stood up, the light screen in the council hall shook violently.
All the elders remained silent, their faces ashen.
Yan Shaozhe gripped the handrail tightly, the veins on the back of his hand throbbing, but he found his throat dry and unable to utter a sound.
This comprehensive humiliation, which not only affected their strength but also their personal dignity, filled these elders who were proud of Shrek Academy with an unprecedented sense of despair.
Finally, Moon, who was sitting in the first seat, let out a deep sigh.
His silver hair looked somewhat forlorn in the dim light.
"Everyone, please go back first."
Moon's voice was filled with endless exhaustion. He slowly closed his eyes, no longer looking at the screen that recorded Shrek's greatest humiliation.
"We'll talk about it when Xuanzi returns."
The elders of the Sea God Pavilion all stood up. They did not exchange words, but instead lowered their heads and quickly left the council hall in an almost fleeing manner.
Meanwhile, over at Xingluo Square...
Watching Xuanzi's staggering figure as he left, Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo was the first to react.
As a seasoned politician, he knew very well that the atmosphere absolutely could not be allowed to become tense due to the mockery of Shrek.
Xu Jiawei forcefully took control of the entire event. He stood up from his seat, his voice filled with joy and solemnity, making no mention of the farce that had just occurred:
"History is being rewritten today! Heroes are being born today!"
"I hereby declare the awards ceremony officially open!"
"Please come up to the stage to receive your award, Tianhun Royal Academy team, the champions of this competition!"
With the emperor's personal guidance and the accompaniment of ceremonial music, the atmosphere at the scene was once again ignited.
Although the audience was still savoring the shock of that kneeling moment, the new king had finally ascended the throne, and the enthusiastic cheers once again resounded through the sky.
Liu Yuan stood at the very front of the podium, looking at the trophy that Xu Jiawei had personally presented, a symbol of honor.
He remained calm, as if he wasn't the one who had just forced the Super Douluo to kneel.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the venue, Xuanzi had already led Huo Yuhao, Ma Xiaotao, and the rest of his defeated troops out of the venue.
Banners celebrating the championship still lined the streets of Xingluo City, which were extremely glaring to Xuanzi.
At this moment, his face was terribly gloomy.
He walked at the very front, exuding a cold aura that kept people at a distance.
On the one hand, Xuanzi has no idea how to face Huo Yuhao, Ma Xiaotao and other children.
He had boasted to them that he would surely bring back glory...
But the result was that he not only led the team to failure, but also made these children witness their teacher kowtowing and begging for mercy from the opponent.
This collapse of his prestige made him feel ashamed in front of these younger generations.
On the other hand, Xuanzi knew better than anyone that the kneeling he had just endured was only the beginning of his personal humiliation, and that even greater difficulties lay ahead.
This time, the team's buffs are fully stacked.
First, the main team members suffered heavy losses due to his inadequate protection of the Star Luo border. Then, he led the team to lose the championship title that had lasted for ten thousand years, and even made Shrek Academy lose face in front of the entire continent.
Any one of these responsibilities would be enough to nail him to the pillar of shame of the Sea God Pavilion.
Xuanzi lowered his head, his steps growing heavier.
He really didn't know how he would face Moon, who had always placed high hopes on him, or the elders of the Sea God Pavilion who had known him for many years, after returning to Shrek Academy.
Despair and regret gnawed at his heart like venomous snakes.
We have to think of a way...
(End of chapter)