Douluo Continent Rests on the Shoulders of Shrek Academy; The Common People of the World Are Not Yours to Speak For!

The battle did not last long. The moment the Hell Spirit Cat was bound, her fate was already decided.

"Smack—!"

The Soul Power inside the Hell Spirit Cat was forcibly drained away. Unable to maintain her Martial Soul Avatar form, she reverted to human form.

Zhu Wen was bound tightly within the Azure Ghost Vine, her limbs pulled apart. Her alluring body was spread into the shape of a "big," and large patches of blood-red skin showed through her torn clothes as she whimpered ceaselessly.

Xu Tianxi nodded slightly at the sight before him, then turned his gaze toward Xu Jiujiu and said coldly:

"I've received the sincerity behind the Eldest Princess's apology. I'm not interested in your life, but I am somewhat interested in this woman's.

"Since the Eldest Princess is sincerely apologizing, then do me a favor and put an end to this foolish guard who has caused such a catastrophe. How about it?"

The moment he finished speaking, Xu Jiujiu suddenly raised her head. Her expression was tragic and furious as she stared fixedly at Xu Tianxi, gritting her silver teeth and crying out in anguish:

"Sir, your demand is excessive! Have you ever considered how you will face the people of the world and the countless mouths that will condemn you?"

Xu Tianxi snorted coldly, then raised his leg and kicked Chen Xiao Jie in the lower abdomen again. Imitating Yan Shaozhe's manner, he spoke from on high:

"Don't look at me with that dissatisfied gaze. Let me tell you this: As the Eldest Princess of the Star Luo Empire, you should remember that you represent the image and dignity of the Star Luo Empire! You must exercise sufficient control over this team!

"Yet you failed to discover your disobedient subordinate's little scheme at the first opportunity, and you failed to stop the fool beneath my foot. As a result, you provoked someone you should never have provoked and committed the greatest mistake the Star Luo Empire has made in thousands of years!

"Judging from the situation now, your losses stem from your indulgence and carelessness. The two old fools from your academy are certainly at fault, but you, the Star Luo Eldest Princess, are at fault as well—and gravely so!"

"Now that you're protecting your companion with your life, your merits and faults can be considered even. I don't wish to pursue your responsibility any further."

"If you refuse to accept that I intend to kill her, then cultivate diligently. If one day you become a powerhouse capable of catching up to me, I'll give you the chance to challenge me!"

"But right now, you have no right to criticize me, a member of the Shrek Supervision Group who is eliminating a scourge from the continent and defending the safety of its living beings!

"What right do you have to lecture me?!

"Douluo Continent rests on the shoulders of Shrek Academy! The phrase 'the common people of the world' is not yours to speak for!"

At that moment, the Little Pavilion Elder seemed to possess him. Xu Tianxi felt that he was truly a genius at improvisation—the kind who could infuriate people to death.

"Pfft—!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu's face flushed. Overcome with anger, she spat out a mouthful of blood. Endless darkness filled her vision, as if she were about to lose her sight completely.

This is Shrek. This is Shrek! They had long since treated Douluo Continent as their own!

Yes, without Shrek, the Three Great Empires might have fallen before the Sun Moon Empire more than four thousand years ago. Of course they had the right to take credit and act arrogantly!

"Your Highness!"

The geniuses of the Star Luo Academy, who had been mute for half a day, finally recovered. They rushed forward in a chaotic flurry and supported Xu Jiujiu, whose spirit had suffered a heavy blow and whose body was about to collapse.

"If you're dissatisfied, you can come up and exchange a few moves with me. Don't push yourselves too hard. I guarantee I won't let any elders intervene."

Xu Tianxi fanned the flames, his tone playful. His face was filled with the arrogant expression of Come on, you bunch of useless fools.

Only today did he understand that "Li Feiyu kills and burns, Heavenly Venerable Han saves and helps the suffering" was truly an unparalleled strategy. This feeling was wonderful.

The Dark Demon Tiger Soul King Huang Xingyun, the Netherworld Mad Lion Soul King Dugu Shangshan, and the others trembled upon hearing this. They glared furiously at Xu Tianxi, and their Soul Power pressure poured out uncontrollably.

However, they did not attack in their fury!

Chen Xiao Jie was still being trampled beneath the other party's foot, while the Princess had been angered into vomiting blood. If they went up...

Who would guarantee Chen Xiao Jie and the Princess's safety?

"Tsk, tsk. As expected, you're a bunch of useless fools, completely unworthy of another glance."

Xu Tianxi shook his head disdainfully. His gaze continued to bore into the dispirited Xu Jiujiu, and his voice grew even colder.

"You are at least a high-rank Soul Ancestor. One mouthful of blood won't kill you. So, how has the Eldest Princess considered my demand?"

"Don't think what I'm doing is excessive. My temper is already quite good in the Inner Courtyard. I usually prefer to keep a low profile. Only Senior Sister, who is naturally gentle and gracious, is easier to deal with than I am. But that doesn't mean I'm kind and easy to bully! I won't simply swallow my anger after being bullied by you!

"If what happened today had befallen another Shrek student—for example, our Dean Yan's prized disciple, Ma Xiaotao, or the Golden Crow Saintess, Wu Ming...

"Heh heh, even I can't imagine what would have happened then..."

Xu Tianxi subtly stirred up another wave of hatred toward Shrek, and he had not lied.

Ma Xiaotao and Wu Ming were known as the two living volcanoes of Shrek's Inner Courtyard. Their tempers were both explosively hot. If either of them had encountered such a situation, Xu Tianxi truly had no idea how they would have handled it.

Considering Ma Xiaotao's temperament of "defending Shrek's glory with her life," perhaps she would have killed someone in a fit of rage?

While Xu Tianxi remained relaxed, the five students of Star Luo Royal Academy suddenly felt their blood rush to their heads. The dam of their rationality was nearly shattered by the raging river of anger. Their eyes turned scarlet, their Soul Power surged, and they prepared to risk everything to fight Xu Tianxi to the death!

This is too much! It's utterly outrageous! A person like you actually dares to say your temper is good? Do you think we're all blind?

If there is only one person in Shrek's Inner Courtyard with a better temper than you, then what kind of monsters are the others? Even Evil Soul Masters aren't as ruthless and vicious as you Shrek people!

At that moment, Xu Jiujiu's consciousness returned, and she hurriedly stopped the furious group.

"Calm down. Whatever you do, don't go up there and throw your lives away! Don't—don't end up like Xiao Jie..."

Xu Jiujiu covered her stuffy chest. With the support of her companions, she rose to her feet with difficulty but quickly, then stared at Xu Tianxi and said through coughs:

"Cough, cough. Sir, your demand... I... I'm willing to agree. But can you guarantee that you won't pursue this matter any further from now on? Will you spare my companions behind me?"

Her face was as pale as gold paper, devoid of vitality. A bright-red trickle of blood ran from the corner of her mouth, and every word was painfully difficult, as if she had exhausted all the strength in her body.

She was utterly unwilling to kill Zhu Wen, but in the current situation, she had no second choice.

If she did not kill Zhu Wen, then Zhu Wen, she herself, and everyone else would suffer a tragic fate;

If she did, they might still endure the humiliation and preserve their lives.

Xu Tianxi's lips twitched. Without hesitation, he answered Xu Jiujiu coldly, his voice devoid of even a trace of emotion.

"Do you really think the useless fools behind you, who don't even possess the courage to fight, are worthy of my attention?"

"If I wished, everyone present could die by my hand within fifteen minutes, and your brother would never know what happened. But I won't do that.

"Shrek's glory shines in the heart of every Shrek person. We only kill those who deserve to die."

His tone was indifferent and calm, as though he were stating the most natural fact in the world. It left everyone from Star Luo Royal Academy, including Xu Jiujiu, as well as all those in the inn who had been forced to witness this earth-shaking spectacle, feeling furious yet powerless.

Then came deep sorrow and pain. Their hearts felt like sponges saturated with water, swollen until they ached.

Yes. This haughty Shrek genius possessed the ambition to look down upon the entire world and fancied himself a Nine Heavens Azure Dragon. How could he be willing to dirty his hands by killing ants like them?

They were not even worthy of being regarded as a threat by him!

They did not exist in his eyes at all. That was the most tragic thing in the world!

"Good, good, good! Jiu Jiu has long heard of the various deeds of your academy's geniuses. Sometimes, they are said to be heavenly beings. Today, having finally seen one for myself, I know that fame is not undeserved!"

Xu Jiujiu said "good" three times in succession. Trembling, she stood up, then stopped looking at Xu Tianxi, who seemed like an unrivaled demon king. With a sweep of her wrist, she produced a Level 5 Soul Tool dagger and walked straight toward the despairing Zhu Wen.

"Aunt Zhu, Jiu Jiu is sorry."

After saying that, Xu Jiujiu raised her hand and brought the blade down, severing Zhu Wen's head. Blood immediately gushed from her neck like a fountain, and her four limbs fell limply.

Holding Zhu Wen's head, whose eyes remained open in death, Xu Jiujiu turned around with a sorrowful expression and shouted at Xu Tianxi:

"This is the result you wanted! This is the explanation you demanded! A Soul Sage has paid for her mistake with her life. Are you satisfied now?"

The corners of Xu Tianxi's lips lifted. He pointed outside the inn, shook his head, and spoke in a low voice that gradually grew louder.

"It would have been enough originally, but it isn't anymore. Your knight guards have arrived. If you don't want them to die needlessly, go outside and tell them to get lost—to get as far away as possible!"

Xu Jiujiu gave a bitter laugh, gently set down Zhu Wen's head, and called out loudly, "Fine! Everything will be as you wish!"

With that, she lowered her forehead, like a soulless walking corpse, and slowly walked outside. The gate formed from Azure Ghost Vine opened on its own, making way for her.

"Oh, right. I nearly forgot the important matter."

Xu Tianxi's voice, resembling that of a devil, came from behind Xu Jiujiu. After seeming to think for a moment, he continued:

"I originally intended to rest for the night and ask those guards tomorrow for information about the Abomination Demon Soul assassin group. Since the Princess is going to communicate with them, why not help me obtain that information as well?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu suddenly stopped at the doorway. Her shoulders shook repeatedly, her fists clenched as she suppressed her anger, and her voice was hoarse and terrifying.

"I said that everything will be as you wish!"

"Then thank you, Princess. Shrek will remember the official cooperation of the Star Luo Empire. As for this fool, I'll return him to you out of consideration for the Princess."

After leaving those final words, Xu Tianxi kicked Chen Xiao Jie toward the people from Star Luo Royal Academy as if he were kicking a dead dog. The impact knocked several people down. Then, still smiling, he turned around and tossed a bag of Gold Soul Coins to the innkeeper.

"I'll compensate you double for today's losses. Remember not to slander Shrek by saying we used our power to bully others. Also, prepare Superior Rooms for us. I've grown tired after dealing with a bunch of useless fools for so long."

The innkeeper accepted the Gold Soul Coins with trembling hands and repeatedly agreed.

As he followed the innkeeper upstairs, Xu Tianxi suddenly thought of something and called out from afar:

"Today's matter ends here. I hope that when I wake tomorrow morning, I'll see the information placed before me. Also, please have the Princess send over my Inner Courtyard token while she's at it."

"Everyone, the grand show is over. Good night!"