Elder Mu watched as Du Busi departed, then smiled faintly.
"So many years have passed, yet Bu Si still has the same temperament as his elder brother. Shaozhe, go calm the people in the city."
"Yes."
Yan Shaozhe respectfully acknowledged the order before flying away.
At that moment, Elder Xuan and Su Tianxuan entered.
"Elder Mu."
Elder Mu slowly turned around and smiled lightly.
"Xuan Zi, feeling depressed?"
Elder Xuan truly was depressed. He had been completely suppressed by Du Busi in every aspect.
Elder Mu chuckled softly.
"You needn't feel discouraged. Du Busi's current state means he can attempt to break through to Rank 99 at any time. If he forcefully attempts the breakthrough now, he has roughly a thirty percent chance of succeeding.
"However, he is still accumulating experience and comprehending the laws of space. He wants to comprehend spatial laws and condense a second soul core before breaking through to become a Limit Douluo. At that point, even this old man would have difficulty suppressing him.
"Body Martial Souls truly do possess unique advantages. Back when I fought Du Bi Si, if this old man hadn't been somewhat fortunate, I would already have gone on the road together with him. Even though I managed to survive, just look at the condition I've ended up in now."
Elder Xuan's expression remained gloomy.
"Elder Mu, I plan to enter secluded cultivation for a while and find a way to break through to Limit Douluo!"
Elder Mu smiled helplessly.
"You, ah you. Back then, no matter how much this old man urged you into seclusion, you refused. Yet now that your heart is restless and agitated, how could you possibly calm yourself? Relax. You will eventually break through to Limit Douluo, but it won't happen within the next few years."
Not long afterward, Huo Yuhao arrived.
Su Yunlin looked at him and said, "You brat, you just acknowledged a master, so why do you look like you lost your soul?"
Huo Yuhao sighed.
"I actually wanted to take Elder Mu as my master even more."
Elder Mu stroked his beard and smiled.
"My apologies, little Yuhao. When it comes to guiding Body Martial Souls, this old man truly cannot compare to Du Busi. Moreover, this old man already has two disciples. I simply lack the energy to guide another. Please understand."
Huo Yuhao nodded.
"I don't blame Elder Mu. I already established clear conditions with my new master as well. I'm still a student of Shrek and a disciple of the Tang Sect. In my heart, Shrek and the Tang Sect will always come first."
Elder Xuan smiled and rubbed Huo Yuhao's head.
"Good child! If you don't mind, you can also acknowledge this old man as your master."
"Really?"
Huo Yuhao's eyes immediately lit up.
"Haha, I'm joking. This old man can't really guide you much in cultivation. But whenever you have time, you can come to Sea God Island, and this old man can teach you some combat techniques."
"Thank you, Elder Xuan."
Elder Mu stroked his beard and smiled.
"Xuan Zi, you should focus on teaching that girl Xiao Xiao properly. With her twin Martial Souls, you'll have plenty to keep you busy."
"I know."
Just then, Elder Mu's gaze sharpened slightly.
"There certainly are many visitors today. Du Busi just left, and now another one has arrived. Today truly is quite the lively day."
Elder Xuan narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
Elder Mu raised a hand, stopping Elder Xuan.
"A visitor is still a visitor. Let him enter the Sea God Pavilion."
"Enter the Sea God Pavilion?" Elder Xuan looked somewhat surprised.
Elder Mu smiled faintly.
"That's right. Let him enter the Sea God Pavilion."
Su Yunlin and Wang Dong supported Elder Mu as they returned to the main seat, waiting for the guest's arrival.
Not long afterward, Elder Xuan returned with another person following behind him.
That person was the Hallmaster of the Illustrious Virtue Hall—Jing Hongchen.
Clearly, Elder Xuan had already confronted him outside.
The instant Jing Hongchen stepped into the Sea God Pavilion, he felt an enormous pressure descend upon him. Before him sat an old man who appeared completely ordinary, while two youths stood at the old man's side.
Jing Hongchen recognized those two youths immediately.
They were precisely Su Yunlin and Wang Dong, the two who had shined brilliantly during the Spirit Master Tournament.
Jing Hongchen cupped his fists respectfully toward Elder Mu.
"May I know Senior's esteemed name? This junior, Jing Hongchen, greets Senior. However, Senior, let me remind you of something. On this junior's body are at least three trigger-type Class 9 soul tools.
"If I am attacked, the power of these three Class 9 soul tools will be enough to flatten the entirety of Shrek City. Moreover, no force would be capable of stopping them."
"Heh."
Elder Mu merely smiled faintly.
The next instant, an incomparably terrifying pressure swept outward. Jing Hongchen felt as though his head had been struck by a hammer. His entire body instantly dropped to one knee as blood began flowing from his nose and mouth.
"You dare threaten this old man? With what? Those soul tools on your body?
"Since you entered my Sea God Pavilion, you are a guest. However, this old man dislikes being threatened. Consider this a small punishment and a warning.
"Soul tools certainly possess many admirable qualities, but you and the Sun Moon Empire know nothing of the true power of a Limit Douluo!"
Elder Mu's tone remained utterly calm, yet Jing Hongchen was already horrified.
Just now, he had no idea what had struck him.
Perhaps it could not even be called an attack.
None of the soul tools on his body had activated at all!
Jing Hongchen slowly stood up and wiped the blood from his face with a handkerchief before respectfully bowing once more toward Elder Mu.
"This junior was presumptuous. May I ask Senior's honored name?"
Elder Mu smiled lightly. "This old man is Mu En, titled Dragon God. There are not many people left in this world who still know this old man's name."
Jing Hongchen swallowed hard.
Faced with such a Limit Douluo, the pressure upon him was immense. Earlier, he had still been able to remain calm before Elder Xuan, but standing before this old man, he felt no different from an ant.
"Teacher! Something terrible has happened!"
A golden figure suddenly appeared.
It was Yan Shaozhe.
Elder Mu frowned slightly. Why was Shaozhe acting so flustered?
"What happened?"
Yan Shaozhe also noticed Jing Hongchen present and hesitated briefly.
"It doesn't matter. Speak!"
Yan Shaozhe's expression turned extremely ugly.
"Something happened to Xiao Tao! Her Martial Soul has mutated!"
"What?!"
Elder Mu's eyes widened immediately.
Ma Xiaotao was an exceptionally talented and determined child. Although her personality was somewhat fiery—which was normal for fire-attribute Spirit Masters—her future achievements would absolutely not be inferior to Yan Shaozhe's.
Su Yunlin was stunned as well.
He had specifically prevented Ma Xiaotao from confronting Ma Rulong directly. She had never been struck by the Judgment Sword, so how could her Martial Soul still mutate?
Wait.
The Judgment Sword!
The Judgment Sword was currently inside Shrek Academy, placed within the Soul Tool Department for the three deans to study.
Could it be—
Elder Mu's figure instantly disappeared.
Along with him, Su Yunlin, Wang Dong, and Yan Shaozhe vanished as well.
Jing Hongchen had no idea what had just happened.
Was this the power of a Rank 99 Limit Douluo?
...
At the Soul Tool Department—
The three deans were currently restraining Ma Xiaotao, while Ma Xiaotao herself was desperately trying to suppress something.
Half of her crimson-red hair had turned dark red, while half of her Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul had transformed black.
"Xiao Tao, how are you feeling?!"
Xian Lin'er shouted anxiously.
"It hurts so much!"
At this moment, Ma Xiaotao clutched her head tightly as her delicate body trembled nonstop. The color of her eyes continuously shifted back and forth.
"What happened?!"
Elder Mu had already arrived and immediately saw Ma Xiaotao's condition.
"This is a Dark Phoenix? Half Evil Fire Phoenix, half Dark Phoenix? What exactly did Xiao Tao do?!"
Elder Mu's voice turned stern.
The three deans quickly explained the situation.
After the Spirit Master Tournament, Ma Xiaotao had developed a strong interest in soul tools. Whenever she wasn't cultivating, she would often visit the Soul Tool Department.
Today, she had taken interest in the Judgment Sword, the peak Class 8 close-combat soul tool produced by the Illustrious Virtue Hall.
Naturally, Ma Xiaotao had not been allowed to take the soul tool away. This soul tool could be said to be the highest-quality soul tool currently within Shrek Academy. Without Su Jinming's permission, nobody could remove it.
However, allowing Ma Xiaotao to test its power was acceptable.
The three deans also wanted to see what kind of strength a Soul Emperor could unleash while wielding the Judgment Sword.
But during Ma Xiaotao's use of the Judgment Sword, the dark energy within the weapon infected the evil fire inside her body, directly causing her Martial Soul to mutate.
Fortunately, the mutation had not fully completed.
Through sheer willpower, Ma Xiaotao forcibly suppressed the mutation of her Martial Soul.
She could clearly feel that if her Martial Soul completely turned black—
Then she would truly be beyond saving.
...
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