Chapter 473: The Boy by the Shore

[Notes: Hey, hope you all are doing well. So, I have been busy with life and hence my absence for couple of days. Will be publishing 6 chapters to make it up.]

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Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Dean Flender, have you forgotten about our five-year agreement? Today happens to be the day."

Upon hearing this, Flender was momentarily stunned. He couldn't believe that five years had passed in the blink of an eye, and those little monsters from before had already grown up into adults.

"I'm glad you're back, I'm glad." Flender said excitedly, tears welling up in his eyes, deeply moved.

"Erlong, where is the Grandmaster? I'll go get them!" Flender exclaimed, ready to head to the door.

However, Dai Mubai stopped him and smiled, "Dean, hold on a moment. We saw Teacher Zhao earlier, and he went to inform the Grandmaster. They'll be here soon."

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing went to make tea for everyone while Flender hurriedly invited everyone to take a seat.

His office was very spacious, easily accommodating all the people present.

As they sat down, they shared their experiences over the past few years, with the main topic of discussion being their progress in cultivation.

Through their conversation, everyone learned about the current levels of their companions.

The most astonishing among them was Zhu Zhuqing, whose spirit power had reached Level 65, making her the one with the highest level of spirit power among the Seven Devils.

Next was Dai Mubai, at Level 63 as a Spirit Emperor, on the verge of breaking through to Level 64.

Oscar and Ning Rongrong had both just reached the level of Spirit Emperor at Level 61.

Tang San, a Peak Spirit King at Level 59, was only a step away from becoming a Spirit Emperor.

And finally, Ma Hongjun, a Spirit King at Level 58.

Shortly after, Master Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji arrived.

As Master arrived, Tang San, being his direct disciple, hadn't even had a chance to pay his respects before a graceful figure rushed toward Yu Xiaogang.

"Master, help me!"

It was unexpectedly Zhu Zhuqing!

Following her, Ning Rongrong also approached.

Everyone was surprised and sensed the anomaly. They couldn't imagine that the usually proud Zhu Zhuqing would actually seek help. This left them somewhat incredulous.

"Zhuqing, Rongrong, calm down first. What happened?" Yu Xiaogang noticed the anxiety in Zhu Zhuqing's expression and asked urgently, concerned. The others also stepped forward, inquiring about the situation, worried about their well-being.

"It's about Zeng Yi." Ning Rongrong spoke up, reminded of the hellish scene they witnessed, and the painful expression on Zeng Yi's face, her eyes becoming moist.

Hearing this, Oscar couldn't help but get excited. "Brother Yi, have you all seen him over these years?"

"Calm down, everyone, take a seat and slowly tell us what happened." Yu Xiaogang reassured.

Soon, Ning Rongrong began recounting the situation they witnessed when they encountered Zeng Yi.

Hearing Ning Rongrong's account, everyone widened their eyes, showing an expression of disbelief. Their hearts stirred with great waves.

"You're saying Zeng Yi lost his mind?"

"And he almost killed you all?"

"Yi Ge killed a Titled Douluo level expert?"

One by one, they expressed their astonishment, unable to believe it. However, since these news came from their companions who personally witnessed it, they had no choice but to believe.

Unable to believe it, Flender shook his head, saying, "It can't be possible. How could Zeng Yi turn into that? Moreover, in just five years, he has gained the strength to slay a Titled Douluo? It's too far-fetched."

Others also found it hard to believe.

But in the end, they chose to believe because Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong wouldn't lie to them.

Zhu Zhuqing anxiously looked at Yu Xiaogang and asked, "Master, do you know why Zeng Yi has become like this? Is there a way to save him?"

Ever since learning about Zeng Yi's condition, she could hardly sleep at night, full of anxiety. She thought of Yu Xiaogang, the knowledgeable one, hoping to get some information or a solution from him.

Madness, loss of reason, frenzy, slaughter, destruction.

Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply, pondering, carefully filtering the crucial information provided by Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

Especially the Titled Douluo that Zeng Yi killed, Blood Dragon Douluo! This was information not known to any faction on the continent.

If there was a Titled Douluo like this, he couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

The only possibility was that there was a hidden expert, someone secluded from the world.

Combining all the information and his past exchanges with Bibi Dong when he was young, he had also discovered some secrets.

"I might know what's going on."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, everyone's eyes turned toward him.

"I once heard a piece of news about a force that remains hidden on the continent. They are inherently cruel, evil, and enjoy slaughter and destruction. They are despised by the world of spirit masters.

They also have an organization that has been covertly hiding their strength, even more powerful than the Three Upper Sects.

Zeng Yi might have attracted the attention of this group."

"Moreover, judging from what Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong described, Zeng Yi was likely pursued by this group but lost control."

"Is there a way to save him?" Zhu Zhuqing urgently inquired after hearing Yu Xiaogang's analysis.

Unfortunately, Master shook his head.

"I don't know. As you mentioned, Zeng Yi now possesses the strength to kill a Titled Douluo, which indicates that he has a power level exceeding level 95. Plus, he has lost his reason and become a killing beast. Even ordinary people would be unable to restrain him."

"Moreover, the direction he escaped towards, I once read some information in an ancient book. It said that the area he fled to is a forbidden zone for humans, even more dangerous than the Star Dou Forest. Even if a Titled Douluo were to enter, their lives would be at risk."

"But how?"

Hearing Master's words, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes started to lose color, overwhelmed with despair.

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Under the setting sun, the waves crashed against the shore, making a resounding roar.

A young lad walked barefoot along the beach, carrying a fish basket, heading towards his home as the sunset painted the sky.

"Hmm? What's that?"

The boy exclaimed in surprise when he spotted a huge block of ice on the beach in the distance.

Curiosity piqued, he ran towards it and discovered a crystalline, translucent creature over five meters long, resembling a crystal worm.

"A spirit beast's corpse?"

The boy felt no trace of life from it, realizing it was the carcass of a dead spirit beast.

"And there's someone!"

He noticed another figure lying nearby, covered in injuries, which startled him.

The boy hurried over, squatting down and placing his finger near the person's nose. He felt an extremely faint breath.

"He's still alive!"