Zhou Huan: Forget It, Let Him Be

Assassinate Xu Tianran?

Zhou Huan looked at Vina quietly without saying anything, his meaning clear. "You're a uniquely naive girl."

However, Vina ignored Zhou Huan's look of disbelief and continued to explain, "Assassinating Xu Tianran is not impossible. Our Body Sect, the Heaven Soul Imperial Family, and the Star Luo Royal Family have all sent many experts above the Titled Douluo level, which is basically enough to handle the Titled Douluo of the Holy Spirit Cult."

"If we add the Titled Douluo from Shrek to our list, then our chances of winning are very high."

"Moreover, because there was a divine decree ten thousand years ago, and even now it is an unwritten rule that everyone follows: when empires are at war, before the enemy's Titled Douluo is defeated, Titled Douluo or higher is not allowed to assassinate the enemy leader who is below Titled Douluo."

"Especially in a prosperous place like the capital with a large number of commoners, it is even more unacceptable for a battle between Titled Douluo to take place on the ground. Otherwise, there would be no need for anyone to fight; we could just send Titled Douluo to the enemy's cities to massacre them."

"Therefore, to assassinate Xu Tianran, we need a powerful Soul Douluo. That's why we hope to cooperate with Shrek."

"Xu Tianran is the biggest advocate of war in the Sun Moon Empire. If he ascends the throne in the future, the Douluo Continent will surely be devastated. If we can kill him this time, it will be beneficial, whether it's creating chaos in Mingdu so that we can leave Mingdu safely, or it's preventing future continental wars."

As Vina slowly rattled off a long list of reasons, Zhou Huan only caught one sentence. "Your Shrek has many strong members who can help us kill Xu Tianran."

However, Zhou Huan had no interest in this and said, "All that you've said doesn't seem to be of any benefit to Shrek."

At this moment, Xu Tianran Xu Jiujiu Mingdu that kills two birds with one stone. More importantly, the Sun Moon Empire will never expect that we would dare to carry out an assassination in our current predicament."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan sneered inwardly.

Is this what you call a benefit?

Furthermore, if you were truly sincere in your cooperation, why didn't you reveal the escape tunnel you had dug long ago?

You could have left more safely, but you insisted on causing trouble. Isn't it all for the benefit of the Tian Soul and Star Luo Empire Great Emperor that you wanted to assassinate Xu Tianran?

This is clearly using Shrek as a pawn.

Moreover, in Zhou Huan's view, Xu Tianran's usefulness is greater now that he is alive than when he is dead.

Since Ju Zi has not yet become the commander-in-chief of the Sun Moon Empire's Commander-in-Chief, Xu Tianran cannot die for the time being.

Otherwise, without Xu Tianran's restraint, if the Holy Spirit Cult gets impatient and directly controls the entire Sun Moon Royal Family, the Sun Moon Empire could become the Holy Spirit Cult's empire.

This outcome was clearly not what Zhou Huan had hoped for.

Of course, neither Vina nor Xu Jiujiu, nor even anyone else knew that Xu Tianran, despite his disability in both legs, was a genuine Titled Douluo.

Moreover, Xu Tianran also possesses several level-nine Invincible Shield.

It's practically impossible for Soul Douluo- level player to assassinate Xu Tianran.

Even if Ma Xiaotao, who now possesses the Extreme Fire, were to carry out the assassination, the success rate would not be high.

Therefore, from any perspective, Zhou Huan didn't think Shrek should participate in the assassination of Xu Tianran, because it would be a completely thankless and arduous task.

Therefore, Zhou Huan shook his head and said, "It's not enough. Besides, what you're talking about, Princess Jiujiu, isn't exactly beneficial. If the assassination of Xu Tianran fails, it won't just be creating chaos in Mingdu, but rather trapping ourselves. In that case, we might as well find a way to leave Mingdu ourselves."

Seeing Zhou Huan's resolute attitude, Xu Jiujiu's brows furrowed slightly.

However, before the Star Luo Empire princess could speak, the old woman beside her sneered, "The Sun Moon Empire is not only an enemy of our Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire, but also an enemy of Shrek. For ten thousand years, how many ancestors of Shrek have sacrificed their lives to maintain the peace of the Douluo Continent? You little brat, all you talk about is benefits. Don't you think you're bringing shame to Shrek?"

Here it comes, here it comes, the legendary moral blackmail has arrived.

Unable to persuade them with reason, and unable to satisfy their interests, that long-held high hat was finally dropped on them.

They practically said it out loud, "For Shrek's honor, for Shrek's justice, for world peace, you must go!"

However, upon hearing what the old woman said, Zhou Huan felt no unease or anger whatsoever; in fact, he found it somewhat amusing.

However, Zhou Huan held back in this situation and replied, "I'm sorry, senior, but compared to losing everyone's lives, I think losing a little face is acceptable. Besides, I don't think it's anything shameful."

Upon hearing this, the old woman paused, her face seeming to deepen with wrinkles, and her astonished gaze revealed that she could never have imagined that a Shrek Disciple would utter such "shameless" words.

Aren't Shrek the ones who most uphold honor and justice?

When did it become like this?

Of course, the old woman was only silent for a moment before staring sharply at Zhou Huan: "Can your words represent the entire Shrek?"

Not only that, the old woman actually exuded the aura of Titled Douluo, exerting pressure on Zhou Huan.

Before Zhou Huan could react, Zhang Lexuan's gaze sharpened, and the entire conference room was instantly bathed in Moonlight Brilliance.

The moonlight shattered the old woman's Titled Douluo aura, even forcing her to vomit a trickle of blood.

Then, as the Moonlight Brilliance faded, Zhang Lexuan said calmly, "Can we talk properly now?"

At this moment, the old woman looked at Zhang Lexuan with a horrified expression, wanting to say something, but found that her blood and qi were churning and she couldn't speak at all.

She originally intended to teach this young Shrek captain a lesson, but she never expected that the young Shrek leader would be so strong, ridiculously so.

Keep in mind, she's a Level 93 Titled Douluo.

Isn't this team leader, Zhang Lexuan, the youngest vice dean of Shrek? And she was promoted exceptionally? How could she have such strength? She made Zhang Lexuan vomit blood with just a single aura.

Upon seeing this, Xu Jiujiu Xu Jiujiu stood up, clasped her hands in apology, and said, "I'm sorry, Dean Zhang, Captain Zhou, Granny Manyi was only acting rashly for my sake and the Star Luo Empire's sake. She had no intention of offending me."

On the other side, Vina glanced at the old woman from the Star Luo Empire and almost cursed out loud. How did this idiot even cultivate to the level of Titled Douluo and actually attack someone from Shrek?

We're here to find allies, not to fight.

Are you sure your brain isn't so old it's rusted?

However, as a Xu Jiujiu ally of Xu Vina, Vina had no choice but to stand up to express her apology. "Brother Zhou, Sister Zhang, we absolutely did not question Shrek's stance."

At this moment, the Titled Douluo named Man Yi finally suppressed her surging blood and said, "It was my rudeness."

In fact, Zhou Huan didn't care at all about the performance of this Douluo Manyi. Whether it was moral blackmail or taking advantage of his seniority, this kind of thing was nothing new.

Therefore, Zhou Huan said, "It's alright. I'm young and speak rather bluntly, so it's normal that you seniors don't like it. However, I'll still say it again, Shrek..."

Just as Zhou Huan was about to continue refusing Vina and Xu Jiujiu's plan, an aged figure flashed into view. "Shrek can participate in this operation."

As soon as the words were spoken, unlike the joyful expressions on Vina and the others' faces, Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan both frowned, but still stood up and said, "Xuan Zi."

Who else could it be but Xuanzi, the Sea God Pavilion Master?

Xuanzi glanced at Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan, nodded slightly, and then looked at Vina and the others, saying, "You can go back now. Shrek will cooperate with your operation. We'll discuss the specific details later."

"Yes."

After Vina and the others responded, they left the meeting room.

Then, Xuanzi said, "The Old Poison offered me conditions that I couldn't refuse, but I only agreed that the Titled Douluo of Shrek would cooperate in the operation. Of course, this doesn't include you, Lexuan. During the assassination of Xu Tianran, Lexuan and Xiaotao will be responsible for the safety of the participating Disciple. If necessary, I will lead you to evacuate Mingdu immediately."

After hearing this, Zhou Huan no longer wanted to speak.

The last time I was this speechless was the last time.

But what could he say? He could only sigh inwardly.

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, but still asked, "Will the competition still go on? And when will the operation take place?"

Xuanzi said, "The competition must continue. The assassination attempt won't happen so soon. Tomorrow is the draw for the Top 8 match and the start of the matches. You just need to focus on playing well and don't worry about anything else."

Looking at the "resourceful" Xuanzi, Zhou Huan had a curse in his mind but didn't know whether to say it or not. Then he thought, oh well, let him be. Anyway, it won't affect him and Zhang Lexuan.

Let them cause trouble however they want. Zhou Huan has absolutely no interest in or desire to deal with these imperial wars and assassinations.

Wouldn't it be better to quietly cultivate oneself into a god, then live a carefree life with one's wife?

Zhang Lexuan, who was standing to the side, was naturally unaware of what Zhou Huan was thinking at that moment. She assumed that Zhou Huan was unhappy because of Xuan Zi's sudden interruption, so she squeezed her boyfriend's hand.

Zhou Huan looked at Zhang Lexuan with some confusion, her face somewhat blank. She thought to herself, "Is it really okay to show affection in front of the Sea God Pavilion Master? Especially since Xuanzi is a perpetual single dog."

Sure enough, when Xuanzi saw the two suddenly holding hands, his old face twitched, and he immediately disappeared. Inwardly, he couldn't help but complain, "These young people nowadays, they have no sense of discretion at all! Don't they have any dignity? Do they really have to date in front of an old man like me who's over two hundred years old?"

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