Potential to Become a Second Qian Xunji

Those were eyes that defied description.

His eyes were blood-red, like a crimson moon; a single glance was enough to draw you in, as if you were surrounded by mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

A chilling aura of killing intent permeated the air, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at them.

Yan Shaozhe stared intently at Ning Que, unable to comprehend how a Support System Soul Master could possess such a murderous gaze.

"Dean Yan, is there anything I can help you with?"

Ning Que was somewhat bewildered by Yan Shaozhe.

"Xiao Que, rein in your mental energy."

Yang Pojun, who was standing nearby, spoke up softly to remind him.

His aged face was calm and composed, but his heart was filled with horror, a shock that defied description.

He's lived to be 170 or 180 years old and has witnessed far too many geniuses.

But I have never seen anyone as crazy as Ning Que.

In order to achieve his desired goal, he repeatedly risked his life, even resorting to self-hypnosis, plunging himself into a life-or-death ordeal.

Most importantly, all he did was to grasp a small insight.

It wasn't a life-or-death breakthrough, nor was it a transformative opportunity.

This side of Ning Que is crazy and obsessive.

Yang Pojun really couldn't understand what kind of motivation was supporting him to move forward like this.

"I was reckless."

Ning Que also realized that he had just been immersed in the mental illusion he had created and had not fully grasped what he had comprehended, which caused his mental power to be released outward.

He slowly closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and circulated the spiritual power cultivation method of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect to gradually restore his aura to stability.

After a long while, Ning Que finally opened his eyes, and his entire demeanor returned to its gentle and refined state.

He always has a warm smile on his face, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

It's completely unimaginable what connection he has with that bloodshot-eyed, murderous being he just saw.

"Ning Que, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"It's about Xiaotao!"

Although Yan Shaozhe didn't know what had just happened to Ning Que, the thought of that look in his eyes sent a chill down his spine.

You have to understand, he's a Super Douluo! He was actually intimidated by the gaze of a Soul King. Even Yan Shaozhe himself found this absurd.

But instinct compelled him not to investigate further.

"Dean Yan, I've already told you about what happened before. It's not that I don't want to help, it's just that I can't."

"Xiaotao Sister Xiaotao's Evil Fire is part of her Martial Soul. The more you suppress it, the more dangerous the counterattack will be. Unless you can find Immortal Herb, it is impossible to completely purify the Evil Fire."

"At this point, even if the Guyi can no longer suppress her, there is no chance for further treatment unless she can regain consciousness through her own willpower."

Ning Que knew Yan Shaozhe's purpose, so he decided to resolve the matter completely today.

If Ma Xiaotao were willing to listen to advice, given Guyi's personality, she would absolutely not allow the other party to fall into depravity.

"This..."

Hearing Ning Que speak so bluntly, how could Yan Shaozhe not understand his meaning?

The problem is, he's not willing to accept it!

With the championship about to fall into the Shrek Academy's hands, could Shrek Academy still win the championship and continue its millennia-long glory if it weren't for Xiaotao's powerful combat strength?

"Ning Que, could you temporarily suppress Xiaotao's Evil Fire? After the competition ends, I will strictly forbid her from cultivating anymore unless a way to completely eliminate the Evil Fire is found?"

Yan Shaozhe still wanted to try again.

When he needed someone's help, Yan Shaozhe's tone softened considerably this time.

His stubbornness stemmed not only from his desire for Xiaotao to showcase her abilities and help Shrek Academy win the championship, but also from another purpose: to allow Xiaotao Tao to appear openly and honestly, thereby dispelling the doubts from the outside world.

"Can!"

"Dean Yan, have you considered the consequences?"

"In just a few days, Senior Ma Xiaotao's mind has been corrupted twice by the Evil Fire. If she encounters it again, you know what fate awaits her."

"By then, unless a deity intervenes, even finding the Immortal Herb will be futile."

"Do you want to kill your disciple?"

All of Ning Que's words boil down to one point: to prevent Guyi from getting involved.

"I... I didn't... I just didn't want Xiaotao to have any regrets!"

Upon hearing the mention of killing his disciple, Yan Shaozhe was suddenly startled.

If Ning Que wasn't lying, and things continue like this, Xiaotao will really leave him.

"This thing... there's something strange about it."

Seeing Yan Shaozhe's drastically changed expression, he felt that Yan Shaozhe was spoiling and paying too much attention to Ma Xiaotao.

Could it be that he has the potential to become the next Qian Xunji?

He has reservations about his disciples.

He wouldn't believe it if it happened to anyone else, but if it was Yan Shaozhe, he really couldn't say for sure.

Or perhaps, the unofficial historical accounts circulating in small circles are true.

Ma Xiaotao is not a descendant of Ma Hongjun, but rather the child of Yan Shaozhe and the wife of the Holy Spirit Cult Leader.

But this shouldn't be happening!

Ma Xiaotao really is Yan Shaozhe's biological daughter, how could he be so cruel to her?

He was willing to sacrifice his own daughter's life to win the championship and the glory of the Shrek Academy.

It's no wonder Ning Que such wild thoughts; Yan Shaozhe's behavior was simply too easy for people to imagine.

"Ning Que, let's leave Xiaotao's matter as it is for now."

"I think you can get Ye Guyi to participate in the Soul Master Tournament. She is also a member of the Shrek Academy, and it is her duty and responsibility to bring glory to the academy."

When his objective was not achieved, Yan Shaozhe immediately resorted to his backup plan, wanting Ye Guyi to participate in the competition.

He even wanted Dai Yueheng to come along.

Yan Shaozhe felt that so much time had passed, Dai Yueheng's injuries should have almost healed. Even with his injuries, he was still a Soul Emperor, and his performance in the Soul Fighting Arena would surely far surpass that of Soul King.

"Elder Yang, see the guest out!"

Upon hearing Yan Shaozhe mention the Guyi again, Ning Que's face immediately darkened, showing no respect whatsoever to the other party.

He had seen shameless people before, but he had never seen anyone as shameless as this.

For the so-called glory of Shrek, for the so-called championship, they care about nothing else.

He's completely obsessed.

Although Ning Que also needs Shrek Academy to win the championship, there is absolutely no need for Guyi to be involved.

If all else fails, he will step in at the crucial moment.

"Ning Que..."

Yan Shaozhe was about to say something when he was suddenly sent flying backward.

Ning Que lacked the power to attack him, but Yang Pojun would not tolerate it.