socalfunplaces Chapter 501 Elder Xuan: You're talking nonsense; Ye Xishui: My pain is greater than yours.
Chapter 501 Elder Xuan: You're talking nonsense; Ye Xishui: My pain is greater than yours.
Chapter 501 Elder Xuan: You're talking nonsense; Ye Xishui: My pain is greater than yours.
A violent tremor suddenly came from somewhere in the once magnificent Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which is now a ruin.
A pale golden sphere of light forcefully burst through the heavy ruins of the building, revealing a figure beneath.
The obese man's once magnificent robes were now tattered and torn, revealing his disheveled state.
Where was even a trace of the composure he usually possessed as the head of Mingde Hall?
Jing Hongchen trembled as he looked at the nearly destroyed academy and the Mingde Hall, to which he had poured countless efforts. The expression on his face was no different from that of a dead man.
Almost in a daze, he kept muttering, "It's over—it's completely over. Everything's gone—"
The only thing he could be thankful for was that Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, as exchange students, were still studying at Shrek Academy.
If they were here too, facing such an irresistible force, I'm afraid I would have no ability to protect their safety.
However, when Jing Hongchen's gaze swept over the extremely conspicuous Taotie Divine Ox high in the sky, he couldn't catch his breath and almost passed out.
"Old Monster Xuan, how could it be you?"
Jing Hongchen's eyes were bloodshot as she hysterically screamed, "Why are you here? Did you, you son of a bitch, deliberately cause this explosion?!"
It's no wonder he would make such a guess. Any citizen of the Sun Moon Empire who suddenly saw this situation would probably immediately conclude that this matter was definitely related to Xuanzi.
"You're talking nonsense!"
Without even considering the facts, Jing Hongchen unfairly pinned such a huge accusation on him, and Elder Xuan immediately roared in rebuttal.
"Didn't you see I was dragged into this and coughed up blood?! How could such a despicable thing have anything to do with me?"
The Ming Dynasty is now in a state of utter devastation. If such heinous acts are indeed proven to have even the slightest connection to Shrek Academy...
Even though the Sun Moon Empire and the three great empires of Douluo Continent have been enemies for thousands of years, the image of justice and glory that the academy has painstakingly cultivated may be destroyed in an instant.
He even began to suspect that the old bastard Long Xiaoyao might have deliberately plotted against him.
Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen that he flew out halfway and ended up near the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the epicenter of the explosion?
Of course, after calming down, Elder Xuan felt that this was very likely the work of the malicious Ye Xishui, who had plotted against both him and Long Xiaoyao.
Thinking this, he shouted sternly again: "Your own house is haunted, don't you know why?"
I have extremely important matters to attend to, and I don't have time for this useless chatter. I'm leaving now; you can investigate on your own!
As Jing Hongchen watched Elder Xuan turn to leave after speaking, she became even more furious, her face turning red and white in turns.
He naturally knew what the ghost Xuanzi was referring to was.
But this matter is too frightening. Whether it was the Holy Spirit Cult behind it or Shrek had planned it for a long time, someone must be held responsible for this disaster.
Otherwise, not only would his position as the head of Mingde Hall be over, but the entire Hongchen family would likely be implicated.
Without the slightest hesitation, Jing Hongchen soared into the sky, shouting as he blocked Elder Xuan's path: "Don't even think about leaving so easily! You must explain the whole story to me today, or you're not leaving!"
With his roar, a huge phantom toad appeared behind Jing Hongchen.
Countless soul-guided rays, shimmering with various colors, shot wildly toward the Taotie Divine Ox with overwhelming force.
"Old toad, can't you understand human speech?"
Seeing that the other party not only ignored his advice but also launched an attack, Elder Xuan was completely enraged.
The already enormous body of the Taotie Divine Ox suddenly swelled again, transforming into a terrifying behemoth hundreds of feet tall.
The giant hand swept across, carrying unparalleled force, shattering all the incoming soul-guided rays.
"Our two colleges are currently in a period of exchange and learning. What's wrong with me to do something like this?"
"You old codger, instead of hurrying to treat the wounded, you're just arguing with me. Have you really lost your mind?"
Distracted by Jing Hongchen, Elder Xuan belatedly realized that their Shrek Academy exchange students were buried in the ruins of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy!
If these trainees were to perish here, how could he face Elder Mu when he returned?
With this thought in mind, the Taotie Divine Ox fell directly from mid-air and then stomped heavily on the ground.
A deep, earthy-yellow halo instantly spread outwards from him, covering an area of hundreds of miles in an instant.
Vast stretches of building ruins melted away like ice and snow, revealing the survivors beneath.
Fortunately, the explosion came from underground, and as the most prestigious soul master academy in the Sun Moon Empire, most of the buildings within the academy were constructed with highly blast-resistant and high-strength materials.
At first glance, even those in the very epicenter of the explosion did not appear to have a particularly high mortality rate; the vast majority of trainees were still alive.
Jing Hongchen was slightly taken aback when he saw this, but the several dark soul-guided cannons behind him were still fixed on Elder Xuan.
But his tone softened considerably after Elder Xuan took the initiative to save people.
"Stay, let's discuss this in detail. If it's found out that this matter has nothing to do with you, I will respectfully send you away from the Empire and will not make things difficult for you."
However, Elder Xuan had no intention of continuing to pay attention to Jing Hongchen's entanglement.
Even though Jing Hongchen possessed a level 93 soul power cultivation and a level 9 soul tool, he never truly took her seriously from the beginning.
He even initially believed that the Sun and Moon royal family had no ability to keep him there.
But at this moment, the aura emanating from the direction of the Sun and Moon Imperial Palace made him feel a strange chill.
"Old monster Xuan, are you trying to fool my Sun Moon Empire into thinking it has no one to rely on, daring to act so recklessly in Mingdu?"
The moment the words fell, a bright silver moon quietly appeared in the sky, casting its cold light.
From among them, a tall and upright old man dressed in a bright yellow robe strolled out unhurriedly.
The aura emanating from him gave Elder Xuan a faint illusion, as if the other party was no weaker than Long Xiaoyao, with whom he had just spoken.
If it weren't for the fact that the current emperor was so shocked by the sudden explosion that he died on the spot, causing chaos in the palace, Kong Deming would have already been free to deal with Elder Xuan himself.
Fortunately, it's not too late to arrive now.
When Jing Hongchen saw that his helpers had finally arrived, he was overjoyed, even though they were the last people he wanted to see.
"Master Kong, you've come at the perfect time! Please help me capture this Xuan Old Monster. Only by taking him down can we give His Majesty and the people of the Empire a proper explanation for today's events."
Upon hearing these words, Elder Xuan was utterly speechless.
Why is this worldly matter so impervious to reason?
This matter has absolutely nothing to do with him or Shrek Academy.
Instead of capturing the evil spirit master who caused the explosion, they decided to confront him head-on here.
Jing Hongchen's insistence on clinging to Elder Xuan was for a very simple reason.
The Ming capital was almost destroyed, and someone or some powerful figure must be held accountable for this.
Xuan Lao, who inexplicably appeared at the epicenter of the explosion, naturally became the most suitable target.
If Elder Xuan hadn't taken the blame, the Hongchen family would likely have become the sacrifice to quell the empire's wrath.
Upon hearing this, Kong Deming naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Jing Hongchen's words. He then sighed softly and said, "It has been nearly fifty years since I have truly fought anyone. Now, with such a great change, it is a good opportunity to personally test what abilities you, the Taotie Douluo who is famous throughout the continent, have."
After saying that, Kong Deming waved his sleeve, and a dazzling golden light shot out like lightning.
In mid-air, it transformed into rings of golden light, which descended directly upon Elder Xuan.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Elder Xuan's expression instantly became extremely solemn.
In this situation, if he doesn't show some of his best skills, he might really be doomed.
He immediately let out a long roar, and his already enormous body swelled up again, expanding to a height of several hundred feet, transforming into a majestic mountain.
The intense, almost tangible yellow light spread out from the void like rolling waves, instantly enveloping the entire sky.
Within a radius of nearly a hundred miles, everyone could clearly feel the overwhelming and suffocating pressure emanating from the Taotie Divine Ox.
Meanwhile, in a secluded attic outside the blast radius.
A stunningly beautiful woman, dressed like a widow, was watching with great interest the earth-shattering battle taking place in the direction of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy through the window.
The woman's lips curled into a mocking sneer. She then turned around and respectfully addressed the woman in the main seat, whose entire body was shrouded in a dark red cloak and whose features were obscured.
"Supreme Master, you are truly a master strategist. With just a little trick, you made those self-proclaimed righteous Shrek take the blame for us."
"Given the cunning of those old foxes, they'll naturally realize the trickery behind it afterward."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xishui slowly raised her hand and removed the dark red hood from her head.
What was revealed was a face that was breathtakingly beautiful, yet tinged with an endless bloodshot hue.
"Even so, the ambitious Xu Tianran, who wants to completely control the Sun Moon Empire, still needs to rely on the power of our Holy Spirit Church even if he knows the truth."
Regardless of the final investigation's outcome, Shrek Academy will be portrayed as the culprit behind the explosion in the official narrative of the Sun Moon Empire. "Xiaoyao, do you agree with what I'm saying?"
As she finished speaking, Ye Xishui's red lips curled slightly, her gaze falling on a hidden shadow in the room, her eyes carrying a hint of mockery.
"Xi Shui, why? Why did you do such a horrific thing?"
As a slightly hoarse voice rang out, Long Xiaoyao stepped forward.
This world-renowned Limit Douluo, who was tormented by love throughout his life, was now trembling with fear despite his towering stature.
"Why did you scheme against me and drag Shrek Academy into this mess? Do you still hate Moon so much that you want to destroy Shrek Academy?"
Now that things have come to this, Long Xiaoyao has finally realized what's happening.
The so-called high-level meeting of the Holy Spirit Cult and the deliberately revealed plan to sacrifice Xuanzi were all things that Ye Xishui intentionally told him.
His purpose was to use him to rescue Xuanzi, so that he could take the opportunity to pin the huge explosion incident, which he knew nothing about, on Shrek.
"Hate Moon? Hahaha—that's hilarious."
Upon hearing this question, Ye Xishui let out a burst of extremely maniacal laughter.
"I don't just hate him, I hate you too. If you hadn't done what you did back then, how would I have become like this? This is what you owe me."
Touched by a single word that struck at the deepest pain hidden in his heart, Long Xiaoyao's initial momentum instantly weakened.
Looking at Ye Xishui, who was almost insane, he could only say with great difficulty and pain, "Xishui, stop."
If you turn back now, everything can still be salvaged.
"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Long Xiaoyao, you are not an evil spirit master, so how could you know the pain and humiliation we have endured?"
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After venting her anger, Ye Xishui's expression gradually calmed down, but her tone still carried a chilling edge.
"You should remember that I have told you more than once that no soul master is born to be an evil soul master."
In this dog-eat-dog world, we are also victims, but they are returning all the suffering that was inflicted on us in the past.
Only by using this method, making this distorted world feel real pain, can true peace be achieved.
Faced with Ye Xishui's fierce words, Long Xiaoyao's lips trembled slightly, unable to utter a single word of rebuttal.
He knew in his heart that it was because of his wrong decisions in the past that he had pushed Ye Xishui into the abyss step by step, causing her to eventually fall into the trap of becoming an evil soul master.
During his years with the Holy Spirit Cult, he also learned that behind every evil spirit master, there was basically a tragic past, and they were not born evil.
It was precisely because of these complex emotions and guilt that he kept numbing himself to help Ye Xishui, all in order to realize her so-called dream of peace.
But now, seeing such a horrific thing happening right before his eyes, the excuses he had used to convince himself seemed so pale, weak, and even ridiculous.
This being, who stood at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent, slowly closed his eyes, with tears of blood seemingly about to spill from the corners of his eyes, giving him a sense of a hero's twilight years.
"Xi Shui, I know you did this because you believed Tang San's words, and I really don't know what your ultimate goal is."
But please believe me, the ambition hidden in Tang San's eyes is not something you can easily control.