Chapter 182: Star Luo's Long Resentment Toward Shrek!
"Why… why did this happen!?"
When the seven students of Shrek Academy were expelled from the Dragon Clan's tomb, Elder Wu—the Titled Douluo charged with guarding the secret realm—was the first to notice something was wrong.
His connection to the Dragon Tomb… had vanished.
As a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit master, he could sense its location, which was precisely why Tang Sect had assigned him to guard the Dragon Tomb's entrance.
And now, he could no longer feel a thing.
"What exactly did you brats do!?"
The Dragon Tomb forbade entry to anyone above the fifth soul ring—a rule that only confirmed how extraordinary it was. If he could've deciphered its mysteries, he might have advanced even further in rank.
Now, thanks to these kids, everything was gone.
So what if they were prestigious students of Shrek? In front of a Titled Douluo, they were still nothing but ants.
Feeling Elder Wu's fury, the group froze, their scalps tingling.
Dai Yueyan spoke up in frustration, "We don't know either! We were just walking through the valley when suddenly everything turned into some kind of apocalypse! If some strange power hadn't sent us out, we'd all be dead in there!"
"I don't care!"
Thunder roared, lightning twisting violently with dragon-like howls—Elder Wu had reached the peak of his anger.
So what if they were from Shrek? Even Shrek Academy couldn't just push people around like this!
"Elder Wu, please calm down."
A calm voice descended with a wave of heat. One of the Sea God Pavilion elders appeared—an eighth-rank Saint Blacksmith with the Blazing Dragon martial soul, the Titled Douluo known as Blazing Dragon, Feng Wuyu.
He sighed softly and let out a dragon's roar of his own. It shattered the storm of lightning swirling through the skies.
"Old Wu."
The difference between Titled and Super Douluo was enormous—each rank a chasm apart.
As a Super Douluo, Feng Wuyu easily suppressed the enraged Elder Wu, forcing him to calm down. After a moment, Wu retracted his martial soul, and the air finally loosened around them.
"Elder Feng…"
The students respectfully lowered their heads.
Feng Wuyu studied them briefly. Na'er and Long Yue, in particular, showed remarkable improvement—their next advancement to the sixth ring was only a matter of time.
"Good, very good."
"The matter of Dragon Valley will be discussed back at the academy. Xiao Yue, take them home first."
Another Titled Douluo descended from the sky, casually waving his hand to teleport the students away.
Elder Wu could only watch helplessly.
Feng Wuyu exhaled heavily. "Old Wu, we—"
"Say it. How does Shrek Academy plan to resolve this?" Elder Wu snapped coldly. "Our Tianlong Clan will not be bullied!"
Tianlong Clan—the successor of the ancient Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one of the three great upper sects of the Heaven Dou Empire from twenty thousand years ago, annihilated by Spirit Hall.
A few survivors remained—some pureblooded Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons like Yu Tianheng, and some mutated Light Sacred Dragons like Yu Xiaogang.
One branch rebuilt under the name "Tianlong Clan," while the other joined Shrek Academy and produced several Sea God Pavilion Masters.
Even now, with figures like Dragon Night Moon descended from that lineage, the connection between the two groups remained strong.
When the Sun Moon Empire unified the continent long ago, Tianlong Clan followed Shrek's call and journeyed with the Star Luo imperial family overseas, establishing themselves on the current Star Luo Continent.
Elder Wu was both a high-ranking member of the Tianlong Clan and the hall master of Tang Sect's Star Luo branch.
Dragon Valley, discovered by Tianlong Clan, had been jointly developed with Tang Sect and heavily funded by the Star Luo Empire.
And now, it was gone.
"How will Shrek Academy answer for this?"
Even Feng Wuyu's head began to ache.
This was bad.
Shrek's arrival in the Star Luo Empire had brought tension. They had absorbed resources, gained royal favor, and drawn resentment from other factions.
No one dared provoke them openly, but losing a key project like the Dragon Tomb couldn't simply be ignored.
A storm was brewing.
"Old Wu, let's discuss this peacefully," Feng Wuyu urged. "This isn't beyond repair."
Elder Wu only sneered. "Don't think Shrek's reputation lets you walk over us. We're not done here! Speak to our superiors if you must!"
"Old Wu!"
Feng Wuyu's fiery temper flared. As a forgemaster with a Blazing Dragon spirit, he wasn't exactly known for patience.
He'd only kept his composure out of respect for alliances.
But Shrek Academy, though new to Star Luo and still finding its footing, was far from helpless.
They were no paper tiger.
"Fine, then. If talking doesn't work—we'll settle this at the Imperial Council!"
Shrek Academy had over thirty Titled Douluo, not all of whom were just teachers. They were a powerhouse—the number one organization on the continent.
Why would they fear a single Tianlong Clan?
As for Tang Sect, its main headquarters had been destroyed years ago, leaving its branch divisions scattered and leaderless.
"Pathetic," Feng Wuyu muttered under his breath. "Shrek's grown far too cautious. A Soul Master who fears trouble is no genius—only mediocrity."
Shrek Academy had never been afraid of trouble.
"Fine then. We'll see!"
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Douluo Continent.
Star Dou Great Forest.
Star Luo City.
Behind Sima Jinchi, the red-robed girl followed closely, her curious eyes filled with wonder.
Everywhere she looked, the city teemed with vitality and soul beasts. Mischievous little creatures scurried between crowds—one bold enough to climb onto Sima Jinchi's head, staring wide-eyed at the Fire Phoenix.
She poked the tiny beast's nose with her finger. It puffed out a spark of flame in anger, which she found utterly adorable.
"So many little ones… so cute!"
Built around the Lake of Life, Star Luo City was the beating core of the entire Douluo Plane.
Even though part of its life essence had been absorbed by the Golden Tree within Shrek Academy, its vitality still exceeded any other place in the world.
After Spirit Pagoda's reform, this city had become a grand symbol of human-soul beast coexistence.
Humans living here cultivated faster and lived longer; only those who made great contributions to the Federation could gain permission to stay temporarily.
It was paradise for both humans and beasts—a haven of peace.
"Master!"
Sima Jinchi picked the little creature off his head and patted it lightly before it scampered away, startled.
At that moment, Di Tian appeared.
"Hmm."
His golden eyes studied the relaxed and curious Fire Phoenix.
"You… you are the Phoenix?"
(END CHAPTER)
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