Douluo: Lying Low in Shrek, Silently Leveling Up
Chapter 78

Xuanzi's Change and Zhou Huan's Heart of the Strong

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Sea God Island, Sea God Pavilion.

Just as Xiao Hongchen collapsed to the ground, three figures appeared in Shrek's highest-level conference room.

The first to speak was Xuanzi, now the Sea God Pavilion Master: "Don't be so serious, everyone. It's just a casual chat, not a meeting. You all watched Zhou Huan and Xiao Hongchen's match just now. What are your thoughts? Feel free to share them."

Standing before Xuanzi at this moment were Cai Mei'er, the Martial Soul Department Vice Dean, and Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Tool Department.

Yan Shaozhe was not here because Mu En had given him a strict order before his death: if he could not pass the test Mu En left in the Sea God Pavilion ten years later, he would no longer be able to serve as the Martial Soul Department Dean.

Therefore, Yan Shaozhe was basically in a semi-secluded state during this period, and most of the affairs of the Martial Soul Department were handled by Cai Mei'er.

Cai Mei'er said, "Zhou Huan is definitely a key candidate for cultivation in the Martial Soul Department. Whether it's because of the Immortal Herb or his Self-Created Soul Skill that can increase speed by two major realms, he deserves our attention."

Xian Lin'er nodded. "I have no objection, he's not Soul Engineer."

Xuanzi shook his head and said, "I wasn't asking about training Zhou Huan. Before he left, Mu En instructed that Zhou Huan's affairs be handled entirely by Lexuan."

Zhou Huan handed it over to Zhang Lexuan?

Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er exchanged a glance, but quickly understood.

Putting aside the fact that Zhou Huan was recommended by Zhang Lexuan is now the Martial Soul Department Vice Dean and Sea God Pavilion member. She is more than capable of taking care of one student.

What did Xuan Zi call us here to discuss?

Cai Mei'er and Xian Lin'er were puzzled and looked at Xuanzi with doubt in their eyes.

Xuanzi continued, "I'm showing you the match between Zhou Huan and Xiao Hongchen so you can see more clearly the difference between Soul Master and Soul Engineer below the Soul Emperor level."

"Zhou Huan won, but before that, the Outer Court had lost several matches to Meng Hongchen. Even the Outer Court students who were also Soul King had lost two matches each."

"Zhou Huan relied on his speed, and probably also the profound Soul Power given to him by the Immortal Herb, to forcefully exhaust Xiao Hongchen's Soul Power. But this is a competition; only on the arena do you have so much time to wear down your opponent. It's hard to say in other places."

"Therefore, the Martial Soul Department should indeed cooperate more closely with the Soul Tool Department, at least to teach our students how to use simple Soul Tool. You two should also pay more attention and not just be busy with your own tasks. As Mu En said, Shrek should also make some changes."

It was rare for Xuanzi to utter such a string of profound truths.

Although he had spent the first half of his life on the side of the Martial Soul Department, when he sat in the position of the Sea God Pavilion Master, what he saw seemed to be different.

Besides, he was Mu En's most loyal supporter, and he couldn't possibly disobey Mu En's dying wish.

If Zhou Huan saw this scene, he would definitely exclaim, "The over two-hundred-year-old Chicken Leg Douluo has finally grown up! That's quite a feat!"

At the same time, in the Soul Fighting Arena, on the fighting stage.

Just as Xiao Hongchen collapsed, a beautiful figure instantly leaped onto the ruined competition stage.

The visitor was naturally Meng Hongchen.

Meng Hongchen was holding Xiao Hongchen tightly, shaking him several times with great concern, her voice filled with anxiety. "Brother, brother, are you alright? Don't scare me."

Zhou Huan wanted to roll his eyes at her, but still said, "As long as you don't shake him to death, it'll be fine. He's just exhausted his Soul Power and unconscious, it's no big deal."

Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen looked up and glared fiercely at Zhou Huan, but obediently stopped what she was doing. Then she said coldly, "Zhou Huan, I'll fight you next time!"

Zhou Huan shook her head decisively. "No fighting. I'm too exhausted. I need to go back, eat, sleep, and get some rest. Can't you see it's almost dark? What's the point of fighting? It's boring."

However, Meng Hongchen wasn't so easily dismissed. "Then let's fight again tomorrow!"

Zhou Huan's answer remained clear, "No!"

Meng Hongchen looked at Zhou Huan with disdain. "Are you scared? You don't dare to fight?!"

Uh, why is it always this line that comes up whenever someone provokes me?

Zhou Huan was speechless at this, then glanced at Meng Hongchen from head to toe and said, "You're toxic, I'm not hitting you."

"You--!!"

Meng Hongchen's face flushed with anger, and she was about to make a move when Wang Qingya, who had also followed, spoke up, "Aren't you going to take your brother away and leave him here for exhibition?"

Meng Hongchen: "... Zhou Huan, you just wait."

In the end, Meng Hongchen could only carry Xiao Hongchen back to the dormitory. She had originally wanted to ask Wang Dong for help, but Wang Dong left without even glancing at her. She was heartbroken!

Seeing Hongchen and his sister leave, Wang Qingya immediately took out Cabbage Bun and tossed it to Zhou Huan: "This is a reward for you. You've worked hard today."

Zhou Huan finished the steamed Baozi in one bite and said, "It's too formal to say that. We still need to uphold the reputation of our Outer Court."

Xiao Xiao rolled her eyes several times at his righteous and indignant attitude, as if everyone was meeting him for the first time.

Just as Xiao Xiao was about to sneak away, Zhou Huan suddenly called her out, "Where are you going? The fight's over now, you have to treat us to dinner at Keman Tower tonight. Your brother Zhou is still hungry."

Xiao Xiao's face immediately lit up with a smile, "How could I run away? I'm just on my way to the Keman Tower to prepare a banquet for you, sir!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan tapped Xiao Xiao's forehead and laughed, "Sensible, Qingya, Old Wen, let's head to the Keman Tower!"

Afterwards, the three of them went to the Keman Tower in Shrek City and gave Xiao Xiao a good meal.

When I returned to the college, it was almost nine o'clock at night.

Zhou Huan did not go straight back to the dormitory, but instead went to the Sea God Lake.

The night here is very peaceful, and Zhou Huan still really likes the moonlit lake.

At this moment, Snow Empress, inside the Floating Pagoda, suddenly transmitted her voice. "During your match this afternoon, a Super Douluo and two Titled Douluo came to the Audience Stands."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan smiled and replied, "It's alright, it was expected, no need to worry about it."

Snow Empress then asked, "So, that's why you ended up looking like that?"

Zhou Huan's smile froze, and he said speechlessly, "What do you mean by 'that kind of ridiculous appearance'? I clearly won this victory through my superior wisdom."

At this moment, even the usually quiet Brother Octagon, who had maintained his Immortal Herb form even after becoming a soul, suddenly said, "You humans are truly complex. You test, speculate, exchange benefits, and so on. You can even reach some kind of balance and transaction with people you've never met. No wonder Soul Beast that have lived for tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years, can only be supporting characters in the Douluo Continent."

Upon hearing this, the Miss Narcissus weakly shook her two top leaves. "Exactly, exactly, human minds are so deep."

After hearing this, Zhou Huan replied helplessly, "People are inherently complex. Shrek is already considered quite good."

Immediately, Zhou Huan's gaze became incredibly firm. "Therefore, the only way to achieve true freedom is to continuously become stronger, until you become the strongest."

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