"Although it's hard to accept, this is the truth..."
Xuan Zi's voice sounded extremely hoarse, like two pieces of old tree bark rubbing against each other.
"Huff, puff."
Yan Shaozhe felt his blood pressure skyrocketing, his qi and blood surging, rushing straight to his brain.
But he was no ordinary man. His chest heaved like a bellows, violently pumping as he regulated his mood with deep breaths.
There was no time to inquire about too many details, but there were more pressing concerns at hand.
"But... but, didn't you say there were three severely injured? Why are there only Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen?
What about Xiao Tao, how is she..."
In reality, as Yan Shaozhe asked this question, his heart was thumping.
He was terrified that Ma Xiaotao was among the unfortunate victims.
After all, he treated Ma Xiaotao as if she were his own daughter, and if something untoward had happened to her, he truly didn't know what he would become...
"Shaozhe, don't be too nervous. Xiao Tao is the third severely injured person I mentioned,"
"Then why didn't you bring Xiao Tao back?"
"Because Xiao Tao's condition is rather special, it's her spirit that's been heavily damaged, not her body."
Xuan Zi told Yan Shaozhe about Ma Xiaotao's situation, "So I plan to use the Soul Master competition to stimulate Xiao Tao and see if it can help her recover."
Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe flew into a rage, "Xiao Tao is already in such a state, and you still want to stimulate her?
Do you really wish to see her suffer!"
In that moment, Yan Shaozhe's eyes no longer saw Elder Xuan. All he saw before him was a drunkard addicted to the stupor of alcohol.
A reckless, capricious, lawless scoundrel.
"I didn't want this to happen either; it was all an accident,"
Xuan Zi helplessly spread his hands, "Besides, I've already apologized, what else do you want me to do?"
"An apology can bring back the lives of those who died?
Ask those who have passed away if they forgive you!"
Yan Shaozhe retorted unapologetically.
However.
Just then, a voice rang out from behind Yan Shaozhe:
"Shaozhe, is that any way to speak to Elder Xuan?"
Yan Shaozhe instinctively turned around and saw an elder dressed in a green robe approaching at an astonishingly fast pace, arriving in front of him in the blink of an eye.
He recognized the person; it was an Elder from the Sea God's Pavilion.
The Life Douluo, Elder Zhuang, with a plant-type Martial Soul and extremely powerful healing capabilities!
"Elder Zhuang, you've finally arrived,"
Yan Shaozhe exclaimed with immense relief, "Please take a look and save these children..."
As he spoke, he quickly stepped aside.
At this moment, Elder Zhuang also saw Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen next to Xuan Zi, quickly stepped forward, squatted beside the two, and life-giving green light bloomed from his hands into their bodies.
Then he said with a grave expression, "This is not the place to talk, take them back to Sea God's Pavilion."
"Yes."
Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe nodded simultaneously, each carrying one person as they followed Elder Zhuang back to Sea God's Pavilion.
...
Inside the Sea God's Pavilion, numerous powerhouses gathered.
In the seat of honor above, sat an old man with a dignified and commanding presence.
The gaze of everyone looking at him was filled with reverence and worship.
Even Xuan Zi was no exception.
Because that elder was none other than the current master of the Sea God's Pavilion and the strongest member of Shrek Academy, Dragon God Douluo, Mu En.
Swoosh, swoosh.
As streams of emerald light burst forth from Elder Zhuang's hands and fell upon Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen, a touch of rosy color visible to the naked eye appeared on their pale faces.
Compared to before, they finally showed some signs of life.
"They're alive, they've finally come back to life,"
Xuan Zi clenched his fists in excitement.
Other people's faces also showed traces of joy.
But then they thought of the four who had perished, and their joy faded away.
"Little Zhuang, how are the two of them doing in terms of their injuries?"
Mu En addressed Elder Zhuang from his elevated position.
"Fortunately, after some rescue efforts, the two managed to hold on until they returned to Shrek Academy,
With my treatment, their lives are no longer in danger.
However..."
Elder Zhuang paused hesitantly.
"However, what? Just speak your mind!"
Xuan Zi said urgently.
Mu En nodded, "Go ahead."
"Alright, I'll say it..."
Elder Zhuang no longer hesitated, "It's just that my healing abilities are limited. I can only bring the children back from death's door, but I can't cure them completely."
"Elder Zhuang, what do you mean by that?" Xuan Zi's eyes bulged at the words, unable to restrain himself from interjecting.
Displeasure showed on Mu En's face as he chided, "Xuan Zi, don't speak out of turn. He hasn't finished talking yet."
"Yes."
Scolded by Mu En, Xuan Zi immediately lowered his head, not daring to interrupt again.
In the entire academy, and even throughout Soul Land, perhaps Mu En was the only one who could make Xuan Zi behave.
With no one interrupting, Elder Zhuang continued, "That is to say, some of the injuries will permanently remain inside these two children, becoming chronic conditions.
Their path of cultivation in the future will become extremely difficult. Ling Luochen is relatively better off; if she works hard in this lifetime, the possibility of becoming a Soul Douluo is still very high.
If she has access to vast resources, it's not impossible for her to become a Titled Douluo within her lifetime.
Of course, no matter how many resources she has, she will be limited to being a Titled Douluo. It's a pity..."
For normal people, becoming a Soul Sage or even a Soul Douluo would already be the ultimate achievement.