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65.01% I've already become a Titled Douluo and now the System shows up? / Chapter 589: Chapter 35 Xuan Zi's Punishment_1

Chapter 589: Chapter 35 Xuan Zi's Punishment_1

After the death of Dragon God Douluo Mu En,

everyone already had an answer in their hearts about who would succeed him.

Without needing to say much, it was clear that no one other than the Grade 98 Gluttonous Douluo Xuan Zi could take up the heavy responsibility of Shrek Academy.

That's also the reason why Xuan Zi could repeatedly make mistakes and still be forgiven again and again.

There was no helping it.

The future of Shrek depended on him.

When seeking help, one needs to have the proper attitude, doesn't one?

"Everyone, stop trying to persuade me. I am nothing but a sinner. Once could still be forgiven, but causing such a great loss to Shrek Academy again, I'm unworthy of everyone's trust in me.

I have made up my mind. From today on, I will not hold any positions within Shrek Academy."

At this moment, Xuan Zi shook his head as if he could no longer hear anyone's words, adamantly determined to resign.

Alas.

If it weren't for Shrek's need for your care in the future, do you think we would have stopped you?

Certainly not!

Even more so, had Xuan Zi made such a major mistake repeatedly, he would certainly have suffered severe punishment.

Resigning... was too light.

What a pity.

This kind of thought could only be pondered in their hearts.

They say they don't resent Xuan Zi, but that's false; for a time, no one could voice any accusations.

With this move, Xuan Zi reversed the situation against them.

If they really overwhelmed him with pressure, and he truly threw down his responsibilities and quit, that would be a major problem.

Therefore, everyone's words urgently shifted from accusations to earnest persuasion.

People kept persuading, and Xuan Zi kept refusing. Looking at this situation,

it seemed everyone was firmly grasped by Xuan Zi.

"Silence!"

After a while, Elder Mu's voice once again filled the hall, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Everyone obediently closed their mouths and turned their eyes to Elder Mu.

They all understood.

Elder Mu was the ultimate decision-maker; at this moment, he must have made a decision on how to deal with Xuan Zi.

Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for Elder Mu's judgment.

"The urgent matters at hand are numerous; we need to discuss how we will compensate for this Soul Master competition.

Next comes the aid for our injured students.

Then, there are the affairs of the students who unfortunately perished.

As for the punishment for Xuan Zi, that's not very urgent. We will set it aside for now and discuss it after all matters have been resolved."

Elder Mu's gaze swept over everyone, and his deep voice rose in the hall.

There were no fools present.

They could all hear that Elder Mu's earlier proposals were just smoke screens.

The important part was the last few key words: "set it aside" and "discuss later."

After hearing Elder Mu's words, Xuan Zi hung his head, seemingly deep in thought.

Yan Shaozhe, Elder Zhuang, and others all had good control over their expressions.

They all appeared quite calm.

Only their gazes unavoidably flickered a couple of times.

As for this outcome, what can one say?

It was expected and within reason.

Just as they had imagined, Elder Mu could not hand out substantial punishment to Xuan Zi.

In truth, Elder Mu could have gone straight to the last proposal; the preceding ones were just excuses, to spare everyone the embarrassment.

In summary, Elder Mu's strategic policy, in a nutshell, was to play for time.

Make big issues small and small issues disappear completely.

Time will dilute everything.

With time, this matter will naturally fade away.

Last time, when Xuan Zi led Zhang Lexuan and twelve other elite students of Shrek Academy into a mishap, it was handled the same way.

After all, Xuan Zi was a special existence; if the punishment was light, it would be inconsequential, and worse than no punishment at all.

If the punishment was harsh and his cultivation level was truly wasted, wouldn't that be akin to destroying their own wall?

Moreover, even if Xuan Zi's cultivation wasn't wasted, it could still likely cause his dissatisfaction and spoil his relationship with Shrek, which would be counterproductive.

So.

The best approach was to not punish him at all.

Alas, it's hard to know if after Elder Mu is gone, with Xuan Zi assuming the position of Sea God's Pavilion Master and the helm of Shrek Academy, it can still maintain its current glory.

Elder Zhuang, also a senior member of Sea God's Pavilion, silently sighed.

He was worried for the future of Shrek.

"Elder Mu, regarding the remedial actions for the return to the Master competition, I feel there's only one approach.

That is to send several more youths who meet the age requirement and have decent strength to compete.

As for the outcome of the competition, let's leave it to fate. After all, in competition, participation is what counts.

However, regarding the incidents that the Shrek Main Team experienced, I believe we should not cover it up. In fact, we should widely publicize it. Let everyone know that the reason Shrek Academy had to send substitute players and other team members was not due to a lack of strength, but rather due to an accident that happened while fighting against evil Soul Masters to protect civilians, leading to severe injuries and the loss of elite students."

Seeing the somewhat tense atmosphere in the hall, Yan Shaozhe took the initiative to break the ice.

"Shao Zhe is indeed fit to be the dean with such a great sense of the bigger picture."

"Indeed, it's a very good proposition. If Shrek Academy doesn't win the championship in the Soul Master competition, we'll have a good reason. Far from ridiculing Shrek's failure, people will admire Shrek for choosing righteousness over academic honor, and the academy will gain even more respect. In the off chance that we do secure the championship, not only will Shrek's honor be preserved, but we will also win the support and admiration of the people."

Upon Yan Shaozhe's suggestion, it immediately received praise from everyone.

They weren't fools; they instantly grasped the profound implications of this action.


Chapter 590: Chapter 35 Xuan Zi's Punishment_2

"If we broadcast this far and wide, then I..."

Xuan Zi immediately thought of himself.

What he left unsaid was: where would the Drumstick Douluo's face go?

A level 98 Titled Douluo, allowing several Soul Kings to be killed right under his watch and a Soul Emperor to be gravely injured, wouldn't that be disgracefully losing face?

"Hmph, you still care about saving face."

Elder Mu couldn't help but snort disdainfully, then turned to Yan Shaozhe and said, "Shaozhe, your suggestion is very good, let's do it that way."

"However, regarding Xuan Zi's defeat, let's not speak of it. Just say that Xuan Zi was entangled by an evil Soul Master of the Titled Douluo Level at that time, engaging in a fierce battle and simply had no time to look after the others."

"Also, about the evil Soul Master in the cave, don't say it was a Soul King..."

Yan Shaozhe immediately understood and responded, "Elder Mu, rest assured. I will declare to the outside that the enemies the children encountered were several Soul Sages..."

Yes... Elder Mu nodded slightly. The Shrek Main Team fighting against several Soul Sages, that was a plausible story, and it wouldn't seem too far-fetched due to an immense gap in ranks.

Thinking this, he couldn't help but take a second look at Yan Shaozhe.

He was reassured with Yan Shaozhe's handling of matters.

What a pity.

It was just that his status wasn't legitimate, and his cultivation level was still low, otherwise, handing over Shrek's future to him might have been a good choice.

With no objections to Yan Shaozhe's suggestion, Elder Mu turned his gaze back to Xuan Zi, "I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself. You will follow Shaozhe back to the academy soon. Once Shaozhe has selected the participants, you are responsible for bringing them to Xingluo City. Remember, you cannot afford another failure this time."

The competition was about to start, and there wasn't much time left.

Taking the team to Xingluo City also required harmonizing everyone's coordination.

After all, the Soul Master competition wasn't about one person's glory but the honor of a group.

"Elder Mu, rest assured, I will stay close to them every step of the way and safely bring these kids to Xingluo City.

If anyone daredevil enough tries to harm these kids, they'll have to step over my dead body," Xuan Zi said, nodding vigorously and swinging his fists emphatically.

Everyone listening couldn't help but twitch their lips at his words.

You said the same when you took Ma Xiaotao and the others away. And the same before that when you took Zhang Lexuan and others to the Aquipeia Forest. But when have you ever managed it?

For the love of all that's good, please spare these kids once.

They're innocent.

But, as much as they grumbled inwardly, these thoughts were kept to themselves by the group.

...

Xingluo City.

Imperial palace.

"Your Majesty, the Duke Baihu is bound to strut proudly at this Soul Master competition.

Among the 14 members of the Shrek Academy Main Team and the reserves, each team has a son of Duke Baihu."

Dressed in a splendid gown with exquisite makeup, Xu Jiujiu looked at the list of Shrek Academy's competition participants, her beautiful eyes shining with admiration.

"Indeed. The generation represented by the Duke Baihu's Mansion is extraordinary.

Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin can be regarded as the twin stars of the white tiger, and if they do not suffer premature deaths or accidents causing bodily harm, with their straightforward cultivation, both brothers will become Titled Douluos in the future.

If our family could produce as many exceptionally talented geniuses, I'd probably wake up laughing even in my sleep," Xu Jiawei said with a mix of admiration and barely concealed envy.

Although the Xingluo Empire had many strong Titled Douluo Level warriors, those warriors were supporters of imperial power and didn't represent the Xu family.

"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. Who knows, perhaps one generation of our family will produce even more outstanding descendants," Xu Jiujiu blinked, comforting Xu Jiawei.

"Let's hope so," Xu Jiawei shook his head.

Geniuses aren't so easily born.

All one can do is leave it to fate.

"By the way, I've already had someone rewrite a copy of the Shrek Academy competition roster to send to Dai Hao, and I've instructed them to let him know that as long as it doesn't affect the situation at the frontier, he can temporarily lay aside his duties, make arrangements, and return to Xingluo City to watch the Soul Master competition."

"That's indeed a good move. After all, Duke Baihu hasn't been back to Xingluo City for a long time. This would be a suitable opportunity for him to see how outstanding his sons are and also visit his family. It also shows Your Majesty's warmth."

Xu Jiujiu nodded slightly.

She also thought that Xu Jiawei had been very considerate.

"Tap tap tap."

Suddenly, a rapid succession of footsteps came from outside the door, followed by a voice.

"Your Majesty, I have a matter to report," the voice announced.

Xu Jiujiu glanced towards the door and quietly moved to one side.

"Come in and speak," Xu Jiawei said, his demeanor suddenly assuming an air of authority as he allowed the guard to enter the throne room.

Xu Jiawei was somewhat surprised that the usually astute and self-controlled guard couldn't restrain himself today.

His face was pale, his whole body trembling.

"What's got you so panicked?"

Xu Jiawei did not reprimand the guard, for he knew that something important must have happened to cause such a shock in him.

"The people from Shrek Academy have entered the city..."

"Hmm?"

Xu Jiawei frowned.

Is that all?

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, What's there to be nervous about?

From the guard's expression, he felt as if it wasn't Shrek Academy that had entered the city, but the Sun-Moon Empire's grand army...

"Your Majesty, the people from Shrek entering the city aren't 14, including the teachers, there are only 9 of them..."

"And among these people, except for Ma Xiaotao, the rest are reserve team members. The teacher leading the team said that unless there is a major accident, the competition will be participated in by these reserve team members!"

The guard hurriedly said with his head bowed.

"What?"

Xu Jiawei was stunned, "Members of the reserve team. Their average strength is just at the Soul Elder realm, does Shrek Academy intend to compete with such strength? They can't be joking.

Do they intend to hand over the championship of this Soul Master competition to Sun-Moon Empire on a silver platter?"

The Sun-Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy is very strong, and in the past Shrek Academy was able to firmly suppress them.

But now Shrek Academy is fielding such a rubbish team, who can still confidently defeat them?

Besides, if the Sun-Moon Empire were to win the championship, it would be a disgrace for the other three countries."

"It's indeed not a joke..."

The guard nodded with difficulty.

"Where are the main team members then?"

"Could they be dead?"

Xu Jiawei angrily slapped the armrest of his chair.

The people here were all his confidants, so he didn't mind his choice of words.

The guard bowed his head, beads of sweat dropping from his cheeks to the floor.

He knew the Emperor was furiously angry, on the verge of losing his temper.

"Your Majesty, you really do have divine insight..."

"The main team members indeed encountered an accident, some have paid with their lives permanently, while others are seriously injured."

"Those who could come have come... those who couldn't have been sent back to the academy."

What?

After hearing the guard's report, Xu Jiawei and Jiu Jiu's faces showed shock!

This outcome really took them by surprise?

"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail!"

Hearing Xu Jiawei's question, the guard did not dare to delay, and quickly recounted what he had heard from Wang Yan to Xu Jiawei.

Xu Jiawei and his sister Jiu Jiu listened attentively, their expressions growing more solemn, but their faces becoming paler.

No matter what, they couldn't have imagined that Shrek would suffer such heavy losses due to those evil Soul Masters in the Ming Dou Mountain Range.

"Of the 7 who entered the cave, four are dead and three are seriously injured. Fortunately, the son of Duke Baihu Dai Hao, Dai Yueheng, is only seriously injured and has kept his life..."

"Seriously injured? To what extent?"

"I'm afraid... he will never be able to breakthrough to a Soul Sage or higher realm ever again..."

"Hiss..."

Xu Jiawei couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

For a genius who had the potential to become a Titled Douluo, to be confined to the Soul Emperor realm for life, that might be even more painful than death, might it not?

...

Meanwhile,

At the border,

Inside the military camp,

Duke Baihu Dai Hao was celebrating with his many war commanders in the barracks.

He was happy today.

News had just come from Xingluo City that in this continent-wide Soul Master competition, two of his sons had secured places in the Shrek Academy team; how could he not be thrilled?

After all, representing Shrek Academy in the competition meant unlimited potential and likely no issue in becoming a Titled Douluo in the future.

Which meant, once these two children had grown up, the Dai family would have two Titled Douluo level powerhouses!


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