Chapter 24 Hao Tian Clan, Titan!_2

President Yan nodded, "Elder Xuan, you're quite right. Xiao Tao indeed is my disciple, and she has now reached the level of a 67th-level Soul Emperor."

"That's indeed very commendable, she has the demeanor of her ancestors, but has that little girl's problem with the evil fire been solved?"

Elder Xuan asked solemnly.

The Evil Fire Phoenix was undoubtedly powerful, but its drawbacks were also very apparent.

If things went wrong, it would be a tragic ending of playing with fire and burning oneself.

President Yan sighed, "Ah, that child Xiao Tao is stubborn and doesn't want to solve the problem fundamentally. However, there are Soul Masters with ice attributes in the team who can temporarily suppress her evil fire, so participating in the Soul Master Tournament shouldn't be a problem."

Elder Xuan nodded, not asking any further about Ma Xiaotao's issue.

"How about the cultivation levels of the others?"

"The deputy team leader, Dai Yueheng, has reached the level of a 64th-level Soul Master. Apart from Xiao Tao and Yue Heng, the rest are all Soul Kings of level 55 and above, and they coordinate with each other very well, with complementary Martial Souls. It's not me being arrogant, but among the other Soul Master Academies on Soul Land, it's really hard to find any that can contend with us."

The corners of President Yan's mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, showing a bit of pride.

"Hahaha."

Elder Xuan let out a hearty laugh, "Shao Zhe, you're still being modest. With such a strong lineup, who could compete?

Our Shrek Academy doesn't even know what an opponent is."

"Elder Xuan, what about leading the students to the competition?"

Seizing the moment, President Yan asked eagerly.

Elder Xuan casually tossed the chicken bone in his hand aside, wiped his greasy hands on his clothes, and stood up, "I agree to this matter.

Hehe, I want to see if there's anyone on Soul Land who thinks their life is too long and dares to jump around in front of this old man."

"Elder Xuan, you're joking," President Yan said.

"Hehe, it doesn't matter whether I'm joking or not. You just have to believe that once I take action, there won't be any accidents."

Elder Xuan was exceedingly confident.

"Elder Xuan, I entrust those children to you," President Yan said, bowing again.

However.

Elder Xuan's brow slightly furrowed, "Why is it over a dozen children now?"

He even silently recalled what President Yan had said.

Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochen, Chen Zifeng, Xi Xi, Yao Haoyuan, Gong Yangmo... There were seven people, correct?

Noticing the confusion in Elder Xuan's eyes, President Yan explained, "Elder Xuan, here's the thing. In addition to the main team, we plan to send a secondary team to the competition."

"According to what you just said, our main team is already strong enough. Why would we need a secondary team? Isn't that overkill and unnecessary?"

Elder Xuan thought that the seven members, including Ma Xiaotao, were already more than sufficient to dominate the Soul Master Tournament, and there was no need for a reserve team.

"Is it because you think I can't protect those children well enough? So you want to put your eggs in different baskets?"

It was not hard to detect a hint of displeasure in Elder Xuan's voice.

"Elder Xuan, don't be angry. That's not what I meant..."

"I know your strength. Even if faced with thousands of troops, you could protect those children completely..."

"The reason I've also arranged a secondary team is entirely to let our academy's children gain experience at the Soul Master Tournament and broaden their horizons," President Yan hastily explained, "Even the members of the secondary team were selected from the outer court; they are not strong fighters."

Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan's expression softened somewhat, "So you're saying, you are laying the groundwork for the next Soul Master Tournament?"

Seeing Elder Xuan's reaction, President Yan let out a silent sigh of relief and slowly nodded, "That's right. Some people in the main team are getting older and won't be able to participate in the next Soul Master Tournament. So I thought I'd take this opportunity to train the next generation of young people.

Furthermore, the ones I've chosen are very talented, and it's a sure thing they'll enter the inner court. They are the hope for our next Soul Master Tournament."

Elder Xuan did not blame President Yan anymore.

After all, President Yan's arrangement was reasonable.

Then, with interest, he asked, "Tell me, who have you chosen?"

President Yan answered, "I have chosen Beibei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, Xiao Xiao, Ningtian, and Dai Huabin."

"Not bad."

Elder Xuan nodded slightly.

Though he seemed muddle-headed all day, soaked in liquor, these were the people President Yan had mentioned more than once. Elder Xuan might not have met some of them, but he had committed their names to memory.

In summary.

If they had outstanding talent, that was enough.

"Alright, I'm informed. When everything is ready for departure, just let me know in advance," Elder Xuan said as he waved his hand, indicating President Yan could leave.

But, in the next moment, a rough voice resonated at the lakeside.

"President Yan, wait!"

Who?

President Yan's heart stirred, and his face showed a serious expression.

It should be noted that he was a Titled Douluo level expert, yet he hadn't noticed someone lurking around them?

Elder Xuan's expression also became unusually serious.

His gaze sharp as lightning, he scanned the surroundings.

"Whoever you are, since you dare to speak up, there's no need to skulk around, right?"

"Why are you still not showing yourself?"

His gaze finally settled on a spot in the dense forest.

"Haha, it seems I was the one being abrupt."

Along with a burst of laughter, a figure emerged from the dense woods.

Yan Shaozhe also looked over.

It was a tall and big middle-aged man.

Huge muscles seemed ready to burst through his clothes.

His thick arms were even bigger than an average person's thighs.

Moreover, these arms were very long, almost reaching the knees.

Who was he? How did he come here?

Yan Shaozhe was a bit stunned.

Behind him, Xuan Zi, however, was quite calm, "May I ask who you are? And how did you enter our Shrek's grounds? Isn't it a bit rude to come uninvited?"

Xuan Zi was incredibly serious, a rarity.

Furthermore, Yan Shaozhe noticed that Xuan Zi's body burst out with a powerful aura, which even he felt pressured by.

Is this Elder Xuan's true strength?

Could this really be the Elder Xuan who is usually soaked in alcohol?

However.

This powerful oppressive force seemed like a gentle breeze to the burly man.

The burly man, with a smile on his face, clasped his hands in salute, "Hahaha, there's no need to be tense. Let me introduce myself.

I am Titan from the Hao Tian Clan. I apologize for the intrusion."

Where?

Hao Tian Clan?

Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi both revealed a look of surprise upon hearing this.

You should know, the Hao Tian Clan has been hidden from the world for a long time.

Even on the Soul Land, many people had already forgotten about the Hao Tian Clan.

Because they had kept such a low profile.

But...

This did not include Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi.

They knew better than anyone the terror and strength of the Hao Tian Clan.

"I did not expect a powerhouse from the Hao Tian Clan to grace us. Our Shrek Academy has indeed failed to welcome you from afar."

Xuan Zi also clasped his hands in salute.

At the same time, the powerful aura he had just released was quickly withdrawn back into his body.

If relations were to be considered, the Hao Tian Clan and Shrek could be said to be on the same line, as friends rather than enemies, and there was no need for an overstrained atmosphere.

"I've come uninvited and have been offensive."

"As compensation, I am willing to offer ten Soul-raising Pills."

As Titan spoke, he took out a jade bottle and passed it before Yan Shaozhe.

"This..." Yan Shaozhe hesitated.

He looked at Xuan Zi.

It wasn't that he craved the Soul-raising Pills, but he was unsure how to handle the relationship between them.

"Take it."

"The Hao Tian Clan is a friend of our Shrek Academy."

Xuan Zi nodded.

Yan Shaozhe then took the bottle from Titan's hands and expressed his thanks.

"I suppose now you can speak of your purpose for coming to Shrek Academy?"

Xuan Zi asked directly.

Everyone was not a fool; there was no need to beat around the bush.

For him, the simpler the better.

Scratching his head, Titan said, "To be frank, I do have an unreasonable request to make."

An unreasonable request?

Both Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe were taken aback.

If it had been someone else, they would have probably responded with something like.

If it's an unreasonable request, then it's better not to mention it.

To avoid making things difficult for everyone.

However.

The person in front of them was out of the ordinary. Even Xuan Zi, with patience, said, "Please feel free to speak..."