"It seems that killing the hunter has its advantages."
Jiang Li kicked the corpse on the ground, a faint smile playing on his lips.
His gaze fell on the hunter panel in front of him.
The Hunter Traits section is different from before; there are a few more words there.
"Physical liberation? That gives us another trump card."
After a brief inspection, Jiang Li said nothing more, waved to close the Hunter panel, and turned to leave.
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Meanwhile, inside Shrek Academy.
Xuanzi carried the bodies of Xianlin'er and Qian Duoduo and sped back to Shrek Academy.
As soon as they stepped into the academy grounds, a somber atmosphere filled the air, for all the teachers and students had already learned of the tragic deaths of the two vice deans.
Everyone's face was solemn, and their eyes were filled with grief and anger as they looked at Xuanzi.
Xuanzi remained silent, his body radiating a chilling aura. He placed the two bodies in the academy's mourning hall, made simple arrangements, and then turned and headed straight for the Sea God Pavilion.
The Sea God Pavilion is the place where the highest authority of Shrek Academy holds its meetings.
Only the academy's elders are qualified to enter. At this moment, the atmosphere inside the pavilion is deathly silent. The remaining elders have been waiting here for a long time, and their faces are filled with unconcealed grief.
In the main seat naturally stands Moon, the pillar of Shrek Academy.
He sat upright in his wheelchair, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing calm and even.
Even so, the terrifying soul power hidden within his body still shrouded the entire Sea God Pavilion in a powerful pressure.
As soon as Xuanzi stepped into the pavilion, he knelt down on one knee with a thud.
His bloodshot eyes were swollen, and his voice was hoarse but filled with overwhelming rage.
"Elder Mu, Lin'er and Duo Duo, two colleagues, were killed in Tiandou City. Their deaths were gruesome!"
Moon slowly opened his eyes, a barely perceptible ripple flashing across them before he regained his composure and said calmly, "I know the whole story."
"Who is the murderer? Have you found out?"
Xuanzi clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, and replied sharply, "It must be Jiang Li! No one else could have such strength to kill two Super Douluo. His methods are ruthless, completely consistent with his previous style of doing things!"
"Elder Mu, I implore you to immediately gather all the forces of the Sea God Pavilion, and under your leadership, hunt down Jiang Li across the entire continent. We must tear him to pieces and avenge Lin'er and Duo Duo!"
Xuanzi's tone was resolute, and his soul power erupted uncontrollably, causing the air inside the pavilion to fluctuate violently.
The elders standing nearby echoed his sentiments, all filled with righteous indignation.
"Elder Xuan is absolutely right. Jiang Li has repeatedly been an enemy of Shrek Academy, and now he has even killed two Super Douluos. This is an irreconcilable feud!"
"We must pursue them to the very end, otherwise how will Shrek Academy maintain its reputation, and how will it stand on the continent!"
The crowd was outraged, and everyone agreed to immediately take action to surround and kill Jiang Li.
Of course, the most furious person was Lin Huiqun, but no matter how angry she was, it was useless.
We still need to hear how Moon responds.
However, Mu En remained calm and slowly shook his head, directly rejecting Xuanzi's suggestion.
"no."
Two simple words instantly silenced the bustling Poseidon Pavilion.
Xuanzi suddenly looked up, his face full of disbelief: "Elder Mu! Jiang Li killed a key minister of Shrek Academy. How can we not avenge such a blood feud?"
"I know you are filled with grief and anger, and I understand the rage of the entire academy, but at this moment, you must not lay a hand on Jiang Li," Mu En said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority.
Upon hearing this, Xuanzi stood up, his emotions becoming even more agitated: "Why not? Elder Mu, you have now recovered to your prime, and with all the elders of Shrek Academy, are we afraid of just one person?"
Even if he is incredibly strong, with our combined strength, we might be able to kill him!
In response, Mu En's gaze fell on Xuanzi, his eyes deep. "Xuanzi, you must understand that even I am not entirely confident in capturing him. If the joint attack fails, it will only plunge the academy into endless fighting."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "The academy is at a critical juncture; we must not let personal grudges disrupt the overall situation."
"The bigger picture? Aren't Lin'er and Duo Duo's lives part of the bigger picture?"
Xuanzi roared, filled with resentment.
Mu En did not respond to the matter of revenge, but changed the subject directly, his tone becoming serious: "The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is about to begin. This is the most important matter for Shrek Academy right now, as it concerns the reputation of the academy for the next few years. There is no room for the slightest mistake."
"Xuanzi, from this day forward, you shall put aside all personal grudges and take full responsibility for training the current Shrek Seven Devils, honing their combat abilities, and ensuring that they win the championship."
Upon hearing this, Xuanzi was taken aback and wanted to argue further, but when he met Mu En's unyielding gaze, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
He knew Moon's character well; once he made a decision, there was no possibility of it being changed.
Seeing this, Moon continued to instruct: "In addition to the current Shrek Seven Devils, you also need to select outstanding young disciples within the academy to form the next generation of Shrek Seven Devils and reserve future strength for the academy."
"The future hope of the academy rests entirely on these young people. Their growth is far more important than hunting down Jiang Li."
"Jiang Li's matter will be put on hold for now, and a decision will be made in the future. Right now, all our energy must be focused on the Soul Master Competition."
Upon hearing this, the elders gradually calmed down.
They all understood Moon's considerations. Shrek Academy had stood on the continent for ten thousand years not because of momentary impulses, but because of long-term planning.
The All-Continent Soul Master Tournament is the pinnacle stage for all young soul masters on the continent.
As the number one academy on the continent, Shrek Academy must retain its championship title. If it loses, the academy's reputation will suffer a severe blow, which would be far more fatal than losing two Super Douluo.
Moreover, Jiang Li is powerful. If we rashly pursue him and lose more strong members, the academy will only fall into an even greater crisis.
Xuanzi clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, drawing blood.
Hatred and resentment surged within him, but he was ultimately a member of the academy and had to obey Moon's orders.
After a long silence, he finally exhaled a heavy breath and replied in a hoarse voice, "...Yes, sir."
Moon looked at him and slowly said, "Put aside your hatred for now and focus on nurturing the next generation of students in the academy. You will understand that this is the right choice."
"Since Jiang Li dared to attack Shrek Academy, he will reappear sooner or later. At that time, we will settle all old and new scores together."
Xuanzi said no more, bowed, and turned to leave the Sea God Pavilion.
Stepping out of the pavilion, the sunlight shone on him, but he only felt cold all over, and the images of Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo's tragic deaths kept flashing through his mind.
The hatred he felt for Jiang Li had not diminished in the slightest; he had simply suppressed it deep inside.
"Jiang Li, I'll remember this debt."
"Once the Soul Master Competition is over, I will make you pay for this in blood!"
Xuanzi gritted his teeth and whispered, then turned and headed straight for the academy's training ground.
Following Moon's orders, he immediately summoned the current Shrek Seven Devils.
In the days that followed, he devoted all his energy to training, subjecting the Shrek Seven Devils to extremely rigorous training.
Every practical exercise was ruthless, all to help them grow quickly and defend Shrek Academy's honor in the Soul Master Competition.
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