Chapter 60: Slinging Mud on the Evil Soul Master_1

"I know everyone must be curious about what I'm talking about,"

Xu Jiawei gave a slight smile, at that moment he really didn't look like the ruler of a nation but more like a neighborly fellow.

"There's nothing that can't be said openly, it's just about the two issues that have been causing a stir recently. The rigged match between Shrek Academy and the Sky Spirit Team, and the tragedy of the Yun Luo Academy dean and the main and reserve teams encountering disaster,"

As soon as Xu Jiawei finished speaking, the whole room was abuzz.

"Could it be that there is more to these two incidents?"

"Perhaps there is, after all, His Majesty the Emperor's attitude seems very sincere."

"I'd like to hear what kind of explanation our His Majesty the Emperor has to offer."

The audience was buzzing with discussion.

In the front seats, Qin Xiao sat up a little straighter. He was curious to hear how Xu Jiawei would explain himself,

how he would turn black into white.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please hear me out."

At this moment Xu Jiawei on the stage spoke again.

Immediately, everyone consciously shut their mouths.

Their gazes were fixed on Xu Jiawei, wishing they could prick up their ears, afraid to miss a single word.

"Since everyone is curious, then I'll talk about the issue with the Shrek squad and the Sky Spirit Team first."

"However, before that, I have to bring up another matter. I had promised Shrek Academy that this would not be disclosed, but I feel they have suffered wrongs they shouldn't have, and I must speak up."

"That is, before the Soul Master tournament took place, the team from Shrek Academy was still struggling to assist the Xingguo Empire in eradicating evil Soul Masters. Unfortunately, they encountered powerful enemies, a battle of life and death ensued, and although they emerged victorious in the end, they paid a heavy price."

"The team originally scheduled to compete consisted of two members who were over level 60 Soul Emperors, and the rest were Soul Kings. Out of the seven, five died in battle. Of the five Soul Kings, only one survived, but he too was seriously injured, a person who had the potential to become a Titled Douluo, now has no hope in this lifetime."

"Of the remaining two Soul Emperors, one was also severely injured. Some of you might know the young man I'm talking about. He is Duke Bai Hu's son, Dai Yueheng, who was once considered a prodigy that could support the Xingluo Empire, but now his progress has stopped at the Soul Emperor realm, how tragic and lamentable."

"But they are the heroes of our Xingluo, because of their sacrifices, they saved thousands of citizens. They slew hundreds of evil Soul Masters, including three of the Soul Sage rank. I'm sharing this because I think they should be remembered and respected."

Xu Jiawei's voice was filled with sorrow.

After he said this, he bowed his head, as if immersed in grief, unable to extricate himself.

Everyone at the scene also fell silent.

It was only after a moment that someone spoke.

"I was wondering why the competitors from Shrek Academy were so weak this year. It turns out there was a major loss."

"That's not how you should put it. Shrek also made contributions to the Xingluo Empire. Didn't you hear? They slaughtered so many evil Soul Masters and saved thousands of lives."

"His Majesty is right, they are heroes who deserve to be remembered and respected."

...

Elsewhere.

In the back seats of the audience.

A few people sat side by side.

Compared to the excited crowd, they were extremely calm.

Actually.

They were communicating with each other through their minds in secret.

"Have there been any major losses to the Xingluo Empire branches recently?"

"I haven't heard anything. Every branch guarded by a Soul Sage is safe and sound."

"Then which branch's people were wiped out by Shrek? Xu Jiawei clearly said it happened within the Xingluo Empire's borders?"

"Ah, wait, I suddenly remember something. Just a short while ago, indeed, a branch was destroyed."

"Oh? Were there any Soul Saint level experts who fell?"

"No, there weren't. It was just a branch guarded by a Soul King. However, we found the person in charge of that branch not far from a cliff nearby. It's a pity his head suffered an impact and he was spouting nonsense. He claimed the powerful members of the Shrek Monitoring Group were wiped out by him, several Soul Kings and even a Soul Sage, and finally, he escaped under the pursuit of a Titled Douluo. Do you think that's possible? Hahaha."

After transmitting his message, the man laughed out loud.

Since everyone around was focused on the stage, no one noticed his laughter.

He found the matter amusing as he brought it up.

However, he realized that his companions were looking at him with strange expressions.

"Why aren't you laughing? Don't you think it's funny?"

He transmitted his thoughts silently to his companions.

His companions shook their heads indifferently and then replied.

"Don't you feel that besides the number of our losses, everything else matches what the person in charge said? Especially since the leader of the Shrek Academy team this time was indeed a Titled Douluo."

"Is it possible that the person in charge of that branch wasn't out of his mind, and what he said was the truth?"

"What are you suggesting? That Xu Jiawei embellished his story on purpose?"

"Xu Jiawei couldn't very well say that the Shrek Academy squad, with two Soul Emperors and five Soul Kings, suffered heavy losses at the hands of a single Soul King, could he?"

"Hiss... Don't say that... There's a huge possibility. That guy really didn't lie? He earned such great merit for the future?"

"What I'm more curious about is, what did you do with that person in charge?"

"He's still locked up in jail right now, we were planning to let him rot... But with such a great contribution, he deserves a reward. After we leave here, I'll release him and give him a great reward."