socalfunplaces Chapter 59 Shrek Academy Arrives in Xingluo; Dai Hao and the Royal Family's Actions
Chapter 59 Shrek Academy Arrives in Xingluo; Dai Hao and the Royal Family's Actions
The Snow Empress remained completely unmoved by Dai Youheng's hunting of soul beasts in the far north, as if she were discussing something utterly ordinary.
Hunting soul beasts to obtain soul rings is a fundamental rule of this world, and as one of the kings of soul beasts, she was already accustomed to it. As long as the killing wasn't for the purpose of showing off or plundering soul bones, she wouldn't interfere.
Moreover, in terms of killing, the number of soul beasts hunted by human soul masters is probably far less than the number of opponents she, the Northern Heavenly King, eliminated when she ascended the throne.
Even her son, Xiaobai, has a great hobby of catching fish in the cold sea. He doesn't catch ordinary fish, but mostly fish-type spirit beasts with a certain level of cultivation. When it comes to killing spirit beasts, human spirit masters are probably no match for him. They kill fewer spirit beasts than Xiaobai eats.
The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is an ironclad rule deeply ingrained in the world of soul beasts.
What the Snow Emperor maintains is the macro-level order and balance of the far north, and the avoidance of large-scale, meaningless racial wars.
She neither would nor needed to stop this inevitable hunting among individuals for survival and evolution. The lives of a few scattered soul beasts seemed insignificant from the perspective of seven hundred thousand years of history and the management of a vast clan.
"Oh! Soul-hunting beasts? I'm good at that!" Little White perked up at the news, patting its chest and promising, "Don't worry, Mother, I'll be good. When Uncle Youheng comes back and needs some help, just call me!"
Dai Youheng nodded, his plan already made up. He would acquire the vessel for the first Lotus Seed Pill, and then, with Xiaobai as his super henchman, he would hunt for suitable spirit rings for himself and for the future "Lotus Seed Pill Douluos".
His path to building power is about to take its first substantial step.
Just as Dai Youheng completed his earth-shattering transformation deep in the Arctic ice plains and was planning to make a famous trip to the black market to "select" his first Title Douluo servant, a group of people with a somber atmosphere arrived in Xingluo City, the capital of the Xingluo Empire, thousands of miles away.
Led by Xuanzi with a gloomy expression, the Shrek Academy team checked into the luxury hotel prepared for them by the Star Luo Empire.
However, compared to their initial high spirits and determination, a gloomy atmosphere now hung over the faces of every team member.
Before setting off, how confident they were! The main team aimed for the championship, while the reserve team sought to gain experience and broaden their horizons. But who could have predicted that before the competition even began, they would suffer a near-devastating blow in the Mingdou Mountains?
Five out of the seven main players are gone: Yao Haoxuan was killed in battle, Chen Zifeng lost an arm, Gongyang Mo lost a leg, Dai Yueheng lost his hand, and Xixi was poisoned and fell into a coma, her condition unknown.
The remaining Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen are also injured and need at least half a month of careful recuperation to recover some of their combat strength.
This means that in the next few rounds of the competition, they will have to rely on their reserve team of kids whose average level is below Soul Master to fight hard! The competition adopts a cruel elimination system; losing a single match means losing the entire game and going home!
For ten thousand years, ever since the first generation of Shrek Seven Devils, led by Tang San and Dai Mubai, defeated the Golden Generation in Wuhun City and won the championship, Shrek Academy has never let the championship trophy of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament slip away!
This honor and pressure weighed heavily on the hearts of every Shrek member.
If... if this undefeated legend, which has lasted for ten thousand years, were to ultimately end in their generation, they simply couldn't imagine the consequences. They would become the sinners of Shrek Academy, nailed to the academy's pillar of shame!
Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and others felt immense pressure. They not only had to face powerful enemies, but also bear this heavy historical burden, and their feelings can be imagined.
As the parent of Dai Yaoheng and Dai Huabin, the academy naturally couldn't keep this matter from Dai Hao. The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the Western Army Group of the Star Luo Empire.
Inside the command tent, after receiving a message from Shrek Academy, Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger suddenly stood up from his chair. For the first time, his usually calm and resolute face showed undisguised anger and panic!
"Yue Heng's hand is crippled, severely injured and poisoned? His foundation is damaged! Hua Bin's soul power and mental strength have plummeted, his future is ruined?"
The messenger nervously repeated the news from Shrek Academy, especially regarding Dai Huabin's diagnosis: his martial soul essence was damaged, and he might find it difficult to break through to the Soul Saint realm in the future.
Dai Hao felt a sudden darkness engulf him, his body swayed, and he almost lost his balance. Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin were his only legitimate sons! They were the undisputed heirs to his White Tiger Duke's mansion!
A single inspection mission resulted in the loss of both of his most outstanding sons? Especially Hua Bin, who was left nearly crippled! How could he accept this? If the Duke's mansion were handed over to two useless or mediocre individuals, the future would be bleak. Would his Dai family be left without an heir?
Overwhelmed by intense anger, heartache, and worry, the iron-willed duke was instantly consumed. He could no longer remain seated; he had to return to Star Luo City immediately! He needed to see his son's condition with his own eyes, and he would use all his resources to treat them!
"Prepare the carriage! I must return to Xingluo City immediately!" Dai Hao roared, his voice trembling slightly.
The Imperial Palace of the Star Luo Empire.
Emperor Xu Jiawei received an urgent secret report from his confidant in the Western military camp almost at the same time Dai Hao set off.
The royal family has never let their guard down around the White Tiger Duke, who commands the empire's most elite 500,000-strong Western Legion. After all, the throne of the Star Luo Empire was seized from the White Tiger Dai family, and this apprehension and wariness are deeply ingrained.
They had always used Dai Hao while also keeping a close watch on him, and even planted their own people around him.
Upon learning that Dai Hao had suddenly abandoned his military duties and rushed back to Beijing, Xu Jiawei immediately summoned his most trusted and politically astute sister, Princess Xu Jiujiu.
"Your Majesty, what is the matter that is so urgent?" Xu Jiujiu, dressed in palace attire, entered the study with graceful bearing.
Xu Jiawei handed her the confidential report, his brow furrowed. "Dai Hao's two sons got into serious trouble while on a mission with the Shrek Supervision Group; one was severely injured and the other crippled. He's in a hurry to go back and see his sons."
After quickly skimming through the secret report, a glint of light flashed in her beautiful eyes. Far from being worried, a barely perceptible hint of joy flickered across her face. She looked up at her brother and asked a crucial question, "Brother, did the report mention Dai Youheng? Has something happened to him too?"
Xu Jiawei paused for a moment, glanced at the report again, and shook his head. "It wasn't mentioned. It seems that Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin were the ones who got into trouble, while Dai Youheng appears to be unharmed."