Mu En Cuts Flesh to Feed Xuan Zi
"Hungry, hungry, hungry!"
Xuan Zi continued to yell that he was hungry while in Mu En's hands, but his struggles were much weaker, as if he had been transformed from a wild beast into a domesticated animal.
But we are still a long way from restoring humanity.
Not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, Mu En stopped his advance.
How could he possibly bring Xuan Zi into the Star Dou Great Forest?
Given Xuan Zi's current condition, let alone Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, even if he were to eat all of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, it wouldn't make any difference.
To feed him "full," one would need to be at least of the level of Xiong Jun or even Di Tian.
But in his current situation, let alone Di Tian, he couldn't even defeat Xiong Jun.
So the reason he parted ways with the Sea God Pavilion Elder is quite simple.
"Xuan Zi, the future of Shrek Academy will be entrusted to you."
Mu En glanced at Xuan Zi, sighed, and then took out a golden Dragon Pearl from his body.
The moment the Dragon Pearl left his body, Mu En's face aged considerably.
Xuan Zi became agitated again upon seeing the Dragon Pearl.
"The Godly Taotie Bull is ultimately not Taotie, Xuan Zi. Let this old man lend you one last helping hand."
A resolute glint flashed in Mu En's eyes, and then the Light Sacred Dragon Martial Soul separated from his body, hovering around Mu En as he lowered his head and roared softly, as if he were wailing.
Gone is the former grandeur and domineering presence; only the sorrow of its impending end remains.
"Bye now!"
Mu En stroked the head of the Light Holy Dragon and looked at the world once more.
Roar!
At this moment, the Holy Dragon of Light seemed to have made up its mind. After taking one last look at this beautiful world, it resolutely bit the Dragon Pearl, circled twice in the sky, and then crashed directly into Xuan Zi.
"Eat, eat, eat!"
Xuan Zi looked at the giant dragon approaching him, his eyes filled with nothing but endless greed, showing no fear.
The Godly Taotie Bull appeared, and the terrifying giant ox opened its blood-red maw and bit the Holy Dragon's neck, then brutally pressed it under its body and began to devour it frantically.
The Holy Dragon of Light offered no resistance whatsoever, and even extended its wings to completely envelop the Godly Taotie Bull, assisting it in absorbing and devouring itself.
As the Godly Taotie Bull continued to devour the Light Holy Dragon, Godly Taotie Bull appearance began to undergo a tremendous change.
It is increasingly evolving into Taotie, and its aura is becoming more and more terrifying.
With the influx of a large amount of energy, Xuan Zi, under the influence of the Taotie Martial Soul, gradually felt "full".
As the Taotie Martial Soul Martial Soul itself, its influence on Taotie gradually disappeared, its beastly nature slowly faded, Xuan Zi Xuan Zi's rationality returned.
"I, I'm..."
Xuan Zi opened his eyes in a daze, and suddenly felt an unusual comfort in his body.
It gave me a sense of satisfaction I'd never felt before.
It's like the satisfaction of having a full stomach every day before your Martial Soul awakens.
"Xuan Zi, you're awake!"
Just then, Mu En's voice came over.
"Mu En!?"
Xuan Zi reflexively jumped up, his eyes searching for Mu En's whereabouts.
Then he witnessed a scene that he would never forget.
His Martial Soul was actually devouring Mu En's Martial Soul.
At that moment, he remembered everything that had happened after he was consumed by hunger.
He also remembered everything Mu En had done to save him.
"Mu En, stop right now!"
Stop right now, you'll die!
Xuan Zi was now able to control his Martial Soul. He stopped the Taotie Martial Soul from devouring, which had already undergone transformation, but Mu En continued to pour his own power into the Taotie's body regardless.
"Die?
I should have died long ago; all these years I've just been clinging to life.
And it's too late to stop now.
Mu En stood atop the head of the Light Holy Dragon, looking down at Xuan Zi.
There's no turning back once the arrow is released; it was simply his last and best choice.
"Shrek Academy has a new powerful leader. I hope that after I leave, Xuan Zi, you can lead Shrek to continue its glorious path, understand?"
Mu En looked at Xuan Zi and said softly.
"Mu En!"
Xuan Zi knelt down immediately upon seeing Mu En.
When he awakened the Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul and was being hunted down by others, it was Mu En who saved him.
Over the years, he has made various serious mistakes because of his own fault, and it Mu En who forgave him.
Otherwise, anyone else would have been expelled from the Shrek Academy long ago.
For him, Mu En Enjiu was like a second parent.
Now, Mu En has chosen to sacrifice himself to save him, and the reason he came back to life is because he ate Mu En.
How could he possibly accept this?
"Don't be sad or blame yourself, child. You have done very well. Shrek's future will ultimately depend on you to shoulder the responsibility."
As Mu En spoke, the Light Holy Dragon gradually became illusory.
"Roar!"
Having received a large infusion of energy, the Taotie suddenly poured a terrifying amount of energy into Xuan Zi.
Under the influence of this force, Xuan Zi's level suddenly increased by one level, reaching Level 99.
"That's great! I, Mu En, have not become a sinner of the Shrek Academy after all!"
Seeing Xuan Zi successfully break through to Level 99, Mu En finally showed a relieved expression.
The Shrek legacy ultimately did not end in their own hands.
The already illusory Light Holy Dragon suddenly contracted, and Mu En, who was standing on top of the Light Holy Dragon, also plummeted to the ground.
"Mu En!"
Xuan Zi, his eyes wide with fury, rushed forward and caught Mu En.
"Mu En, how could you be so foolish!"
Xuan Zi hugged Mu En, tears streaming down his face.
"I guess this is fate. It's my turn."
Mu En accepted the fact that he was about to die quite calmly. He was able to raise a Limit Douluo for Shrek Academy even on his deathbed. His death was worthwhile!
"Mu En, you'll be alright. I'll take you back now."
Xuan Zi spoke hurriedly and then prepared to get up and head towards Shrek Academy.
"No need to trouble Xuan Zi, I'm running out of time."
Mu En spoke haltingly, his eyes beginning to glaze over.
The energy in his body is almost completely exhausted.
Apart from a little bit of Life Force, Soul Power, and Spiritual Power, he could be described as an ordinary person at this moment.
"Xuan Zi, don't blame the Star Luo Empire. We are no match for them now. Don't offend them again until a god appears at Shrek."
Mu En was very afraid that Xuan Zi would offend the Star Luo Empire again.
He realized that, apart from Xu Tianyang, Du Busi and Wang Xian'er had both reached the threshold of Level 99.
He feared that if they awakened further, they might break through and cause trouble for Shrek.
"Okay, I promise you!"
"Mu En, please don't say anything. I'll take you home."
Xuan Zi nodded and agreed to everything Mu En said.
"And also..."
Mu En nodded with satisfaction when he saw that Xuan Zi had agreed. Then he raised his hand and looked at the white light in the sky. The white light shrank and turned into a small Dragon Pearl that landed in his hand.
"This is the last gift I'm leaving behind. Please give it to Bei Bei for me."
Mu En held the Dragon Pearl, which was ten levels smaller than the original, in his hand, examined it, and then placed it with difficulty into Xuan Zi's hand.
Then, as if fulfilling some last wish, without waiting for Xuan Zi's reply, his hand fell limply down, completely losing its life force.
"Mu En, Mu En, no!"
Xuan Zi knelt on the ground, holding Mu En's body, and cried out in anguish, his voice piercing through the clouds and reaching the entire Star Dou Great Forest.
At the same time, the shockwave from the turbulence swept out a hidden figure, exposing it to the sunlight.