Chapter 58: Xuan Zi's Madness, Mu En Arrives_1

(The previous text changed the battle against Shrek to the Sky Soul Royal Team. Yesterday, I had a fever of 39 degrees and forgot that Dou Spirit is inland, Ju Zi was a direct incursion from Heavenly Soul.)

On the other side.

In the hotel where the Shrek squad was staying.

Wang Yan looked at everyone and said, "Classmates, this time our opponent is the Sky Soul Royal Academy, one of the top four academies for many years. They are different from other academies, having the royal household backing them up."

Wang Dong tentatively asked, "So, does this mean that Elder Xuan won't interfere with this match?"

As Wang Dong asked this, all eyes turned to Wang Yan, filled with anticipation.

"Unless something unexpected happens, that should be the case."

Wang Yan nodded firmly.

His thoughts were similar to those of the team leader from the Sky Soul Academy.

Even Xuan Zi wouldn't be heartless enough to attack his allies directly, right?

It's one thing to have some problems in the competition, but it's another to have to withdraw due to an 'accident' without even entering the field. That would be unacceptable.

Always leave room for change, so you can meet on good terms in the future.

"That's great, we can finally lose a match fair and square."

Xu Sanshi excitedly slapped the table.

It has to be said, that's a rather bizarre idea.

In a Soul Master tournament, who doesn't want to win?

Yet this idea was widely accepted by Beibei, Jiang Nannan, and the others.

They truly wanted to end this match.

Every time the Shrek squad appeared, they had to endure a barrage of rotten eggs and vegetable leaves thrown by the crowd, which was unbearable.

Every entry was a torment to their psyche.

However.

Just then, a voice leisurely rose from outside the door.

"Lose?"

"With me here, how could you lose?"

As the voice fell, an intoxicated Xuan Zi walked in.

Seeing Xuan Zi, everyone's expression changed.

After Xuan Zi belched, he asked, "What's with the silence all of a sudden? When I wasn't here, you all talked and laughed. Am I that frightening?"

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze.

Seeing that no one spoke, Xuan Zi turned to Wang Yan and took the initiative to ask, "Who are we from Shrek facing tomorrow?"

Wang Yan hesitated, then replied truthfully, "The Sky Soul Royal Team."

At these words, Xuan Zi's face showed surprise, "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Wang Yan nodded, "Absolutely sure."

He could see that Xuan Zi also felt the situation was tricky.

"This Xu Jiawei, not helping me is one thing. But to use the Sky Soul Royal Academy to set me up at the last step, damn it." Xuan Zi instantly understood the crux of the issue and burst into anger, "I'm going to find that kid."

Seeing his reaction, Wang Yan quickly tried to stop him, "Elder Xuan, this is no joke. Since it's been announced, there's no possibility of changing it. An emperor cannot be seen breaking his promises, can he?"

But after saying that, Wang Yan felt it wasn't reassuring enough and added, "How can an emperor afford to break his word over and over again?"

From this, it was clear that Xu Jiawei's credibility was almost zero in his mind.

With such persuasion, Xuan Zi calmed down somewhat and didn't insist on finding Xu Jiawei any further.

Just when everyone thought Xuan Zi had given up, he spoke again, "If I can't go find Xu Jiawei, then I'll go find someone from the Sky Soul Royal team. I believe they'll make the right choice."

Everyone: "..."

This old guy really was determined.

Wang Yan mustered his courage and spoke loudly, "Elder Xuan!"

"What?"

"You can't do that."

"Why not?"

"The Sky Soul Royal Team is different from other academies; they represent the Heavenly Soul Empire. They'll accept a fair defeat on the field of competition but absolutely won't tolerate any underhand tactics."

"And what would happen then?"

"It would cause dissatisfaction from the officials of the Heavenly Soul Empire."

"Do I care?" Xuan Zi raised an eyebrow.

Wang Yan said seriously, "It's not about whether you care or not. Elder Xuan, the Heavenly Soul, Douluo, and Xingluo Empires have signed an alliance treaty with us. We have a responsibility and obligation to uphold the treaty and should not provoke conflicts."

"Alliance treaty? Hah, that's nothing but a joke."

"We possess the most top-tier experts on Soul Land, wealth enough to rival nations, the largest and most exceptional Soul Masters. What right do the Heavenly Soul, Douluo, and Xingluo Empires have to ally with us? The so-called alliance treaty is nothing but a scrap of paper, a fig leaf for the emperors of those three countries."

Xuan Zi said this and, taking a gulp from his wine gourd, looked at the stunned everyone and sneered, "In fact, you might as well regard Shrek as an Empire whose territory covers most of the Soul Land. Shrek City is the imperial city, and the Heavenly Soul, Douluo, and Xingluo are but subordinate countries. To me, their emperors are merely vassal kings."

This...

Wasn't that a bit too bold to say?

Beibei, Xu Sanshi, and the others looked at each other.

For someone like Dai Huabin, the son of a Duke, it didn't sit well at all.

After all, the Heavenly Soul, Douluo, and Xingluo send a vast amount of resources and talent to Shrek every year.

For instance, regarding talent.

The empires are left with almost only those Shrek doesn't want.

Wang Yan asked with a grave expression, "Elder Xuan, do you think it's right to say these things in front of these kids?"

Xuan Zi dismissed it with a wave of his hand, "These kids aren't that young anymore. Before long, they'll come into contact with the top echelons of Soul Land, and they'll know the truth eventually. It's just a bit earlier now."