The Cowardly Who Avoid Trouble Are Mediocre? A Solid Block!

The bluestone street outside the Dragon God Temple was bustling with people, thick with the atmosphere of everyday life.

Shui Bing'er, dressed in a simple white gown, walked slowly along the side of the street.

She had just finished purchasing supplies outside the city, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of cold detachment.

As the personal disciple of Yu Xiaolong, her temperament had become increasingly ethereal.

Her skin was fairer than snow, her features as if painted, drawing frequent side-glances from passersby.

No one noticed a lecherous figure hiding in the shadows of an alleyway.

Ma Hongjun stood with his arms crossed, his gaze glued to Shui Bing'er, unable to look away.

He had only come out for some fresh air, yet he had unexpectedly stumbled upon such a stunning beauty.

"Tsk tsk, this chick is even more my type than Ning Rongrong."

Ma Hongjun licked his lips, filthy thoughts bubbling up in his heart.

He had always been lawless in Shrek, with very few people daring to keep him in check.

The girl before him looked delicate; she was clearly a soft persimmon.

"I'll go up and strike up a conversation; maybe I can take her home."

Ma Hongjun rubbed his hands together, lightening his footsteps as he approached Shui Bing'er.

He deliberately restrained his soul power, feigning the appearance of an ordinary passerby.

Shui Bing'er keenly sensed something unusual behind her.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and she subconsciously quickened her pace.

"Miss, wait up!" Ma Hongjun hurriedly called out to stop her.

His voice was greasy, carrying an undisguised air of frivolity.

Shui Bing'er stopped in her tracks, turning around to look at him with vigilance.

"Do you need something?" Her voice was cold, carrying a sense of distance.

Ma Hongjun plastered a fawning smile on his face and stepped forward slowly.

"Nothing in particular, I just think you are exceptionally beautiful, Miss."

His eyes scanned Shui Bing'er's body without restraint.

Disgust rose in Shui Bing'er's heart, and she took a step back.

"Please conduct yourself with dignity. I have matters to attend to, so I will be leaving."

With that, she turned to leave, but was blocked by Ma Hongjun.

"Don't be in such a rush to leave; let's get to know each other."

Ma Hongjun reached out, intending to touch Shui Bing'er's arm.

Shui Bing'er's face turned pale, and she hurriedly circulated her soul power to defend herself.

Although her soul power was not weak, it was not as profound as Ma Hongjun's.

Just as Ma Hongjun's hand was about to touch her, a frigid aura suddenly enveloped the entire street.

"Try moving your hand one more time."

A low voice, carrying bone-chilling coldness, rang out in their ears.

Ma Hongjun stiffened, his hand frozen in mid-air, not daring to move.

He slowly turned his head and saw Yu Xiaolong not far away.

Yu Xiaolong was dressed in a black robe embroidered with dragon patterns, his posture as upright as a pine tree.

His brows and eyes were filled with frost, his gaze fixed on him like a blade.

Ma Hongjun's heart skipped a beat, and he panicked instantly.

He never imagined that this girl would be one of Yu Xiaolong's people.

He had long heard of Yu Xiaolong's reputation; his strength was unfathomable.

Never mind him alone, even if everyone from Shrek attacked together, they might not be a match for Yu Xiaolong.

"Lord... Lord Yu Xiaolong, I didn't mean anything by it."

Ma Hongjun hurriedly retracted his hand, forcing a stiff smile onto his face.

His waist bent like a shrimp, his tone filled with obsequiousness.

"I just wanted to get to know this young lady, nothing else."

Yu Xiaolong did not speak, his gaze only growing colder.

He walked slowly to Shui Bing'er's side, shielding her behind him.

"Bing'er, are you alright?" His tone softened instantly.

Shui Bing'er shook her head, the panic in her eyes gradually fading away.

With her master by her side, she had nothing to fear.

Ma Hongjun watched their interaction, feeling both terrified and unwilling to let go.

Such a beautiful girl, being protected by Yu Xiaolong just like that.

Yet, he dared not lash out, forced to bite the bullet and offer an apology.

"Lord Yu, I was blind and failed to recognize a superior. I was wrong."

"I will leave right now and never disturb this young lady again."

As he spoke, he began to slowly back away.

Yet, the corner of his eye still lingered on Shui Bing'er with reluctance.

Yu Xiaolong was incredibly sharp and naturally sensed his gaze.

"One more look, and I will gouge out your eyes."

The icy words carried an unquestionable killing intent.

Ma Hongjun shuddered, not daring to linger a moment longer.

He turned and ran, wishing he had grown two extra legs.

Only after running a great distance did he dare to stop and catch his breath.

"Yu Xiaolong, I have marked this debt down!"

Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with venom.

But he also knew clearly that, as he was now, he was no match for Yu Xiaolong.

He could only endure for the time being, waiting for a chance to take revenge later.

The passersby on the street had long since scurried to the side in fear.

The chill from just a moment ago had been truly terrifying.

Yu Xiaolong glanced at the surrounding crowd, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Bing'er, let us return to the Dragon God Temple first."

Shui Bing'er nodded and followed Yu Xiaolong as he turned to leave.

The two walked in silence until they reached the former site of the Dragon God Temple.

At this moment, the Dragon God Temple was undergoing intense reconstruction.

The craftsmen were each performing their duties, working in a flurry of activity.

Yu Xiaolong led Shui Bing'er to a stone bench nearby and sat down.

"Were you frightened just now?" he asked softly.

Shui Bing'er shook her head, her eyes filled with adoration as she looked at Yu Xiaolong.

"Master, with you here, I am not afraid."

Yu Xiaolong looked at her obedient demeanor, his heart stirred slightly.

Shui Bing'er was a disciple he had taken in, gifted and intelligent.

Over these years, he had taught her with great care, treating her as his own.

He would never allow anyone to bully her in the slightest.

"That man just now was Ma Hongjun of Shrek."

Yu Xiaolong spoke slowly, his tone laced with disdain.

"Shrek?" Shui Bing'er frowned, the name sounding unfamiliar.

"Just an academy with a hollow reputation."

A mocking curve tugged at the corners of Yu Xiaolong's mouth.

"Back when I was in Martial Soul City, I had some grievances with them."

"Now that the Dragon God Temple is nearing completion, it is time to settle the score."

A flash of surprise crossed Shui Bing'er's eyes, and she nodded immediately.

"Master, I will go with you."

She did not want to be protected by her master forever; she wanted to be of help.

Yu Xiaolong looked at her determined gaze and gave a slight nod.

"Very well. Once the Dragon God Temple is built, we shall go and challenge them."

"I will let the people of Shrek know the true power of this seat, Yu Xiaolong."

At this moment, his eyes were filled with confidence and dominance.

His soul power had long since broken through to the Title Douluo realm, and his strength was unfathomable.

Those little brats at Shrek Academy were simply beneath his notice.

Shui Bing'er watched her master's high-spirited appearance, her heart filled with joy.

She believed that her master would surely be able to flatten Shrek Academy.

In the days that followed, the two of them supervised the construction of the Dragon God Temple while training diligently, preparing for the challenge.

Time passed in a flash, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.

The Dragon God Temple was finally completed, looking magnificent and imposing.

The structure was built from white marble, carved with lifelike dragon patterns.

From a distance, it looked like a dormant giant dragon, majestic and peerless.

Yu Xiaolong stood before the gates of the Dragon God Temple, a thousand emotions stirring in his heart.

This was his life's work, and now, it was finally finished.

Shui Bing'er stood by his side, her face full of pride.

"Master, the Dragon God Temple is so spectacular!"

Yu Xiaolong smiled slightly, just about to speak, when a crisp, lively voice drifted over from afar.

"Yu Xiaolong! I'm here!"

The two turned to look, seeing a fiery red figure sprinting toward them.

Huo Wu was dressed in a flaming red dress with her hair tied in a high ponytail.

Her eyes were bright and spirited, her smile radiant, and she was brimming with vitality.

She ran up to Yu Xiaolong, panting heavily.

"I heard your Dragon God Temple was finished, so I came specially to take a look."

Huo Wu's gaze darted around, her eyes filled with wonder.

"Wow, this is so grand! It's much better than my place."

Yu Xiaolong looked at her lively demeanor and shook his head helplessly.

Huo Wu was completely different from Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er was cold and well-behaved, while Huo Wu was mischievous and playful.

Although the two knew each other, their personalities were polar opposites.

Shui Bing'er nodded at Huo Wu as a greeting.

Huo Wu smiled back at her, then turned her attention back to Yu Xiaolong.

"Yu Xiaolong, now that you've built the Dragon God Temple, what are you going to do next?"

Her eyes were sparkling with anticipation.

Yu Xiaolong's lips curled upward as he said slowly, "Go challenge a school."

"Challenge a school?" Huo Wu's eyes lit up, her interest piqued.

"Which school? Take me with you, take me with you!"

She loved excitement more than anything; how could she miss out on something like a challenge?

"Shrek Academy," Yu Xiaolong said indifferently.

"Shrek?" Huo Wu paused for a moment, then laughed.

"I've heard of that academy; they say it's very impressive."

"But it definitely can't compare to you, Yu Xiaolong."

She buttered him up, her eyes full of expectation.

"Hurry, let's go now! I can't wait!"

Seeing Huo Wu's impatience, Yu Xiaolong helplessly agreed.

"Fine, I'll take you. But once we get there, no causing trouble."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely be on my best behavior!"

Huo Wu nodded repeatedly, though her face was written with mischief.

Yu Xiaolong naturally knew her temperament, but he didn't say anything more.

He looked at Shui Bing'er: "Bing'er, you stay at the Dragon God Temple."

"It has just been completed and needs someone to look after it."

Although Shui Bing'er felt a little disappointed, she still nodded.

"Master, be careful. I will wait for your return."

"Rest assured." Yu Xiaolong patted her shoulder.

Following that, he took Huo Wu, his figure flickering as he vanished from the spot.

Huo Wu only felt the wind whistling past her ears, the scenery before her eyes changing at lightning speed.

In just a moment, the two arrived at the gates of Shrek Academy.

The gate of Shrek Academy was not ornate, but it was heavy and imposing.

A wooden sign hung at the entrance, inscribed with the five large characters: "Shrek Academy."

Two student guards stood at the gate, watching passersby with vigilant eyes.

When they saw Yu Xiaolong and Huo Wu, their brows furrowed.

"Who are you? What business do you have at Shrek?"

One of the guards stepped forward and asked in a deep voice.

Yu Xiaolong did not speak, merely releasing a sliver of his soul power.

A powerful pressure instantly enveloped the two guards.

The guards' faces turned deathly pale, their legs went weak, and they nearly collapsed to the ground.

They could sense that the person before them possessed unfathomable strength.

"W-we will go report this to the Dean immediately!"

One guard said, trembling, and turned to run.

"No need, I will go in myself."

Yu Xiaolong spoke indifferently, pulling Huo Wu along as he walked straight inside.

The two guards were too terrified to stop them, only able to watch helplessly as they entered.

Inside Shrek Academy, the vegetation was lush and the environment serene.

On the training grounds, several students were diligently cultivating.

The arrival of Yu Xiaolong and Huo Wu quickly drew everyone's attention.

"Who are those two? Why have I never seen them before?"

"I don't know, they look like they've come with ill intent."

The students whispered among themselves, eyeing the pair with curiosity.

Just then, several figures emerged from the teaching building.

Leading them was Yu Xiaogang, dressed in a plain-colored robe.

Behind him followed Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong.

When Ma Hongjun saw Yu Xiaolong, his face instantly turned pale.

He never imagined that Yu Xiaolong would actually come knocking on their door.

Dai Mubai frowned, his eyes fixed on Yu Xiaolong with vigilance.

He could sense that the aura emanating from Yu Xiaolong was incredibly powerful.

Oscar and Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance, sensing that something was wrong.

Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, his gaze landing on Yu Xiaolong.

He felt that this person looked somewhat familiar, yet he could not place him.

"Who are you, Excellency? Why have you trespassed into Shrek?"

Yu Xiaogang's tone carried a hint of sternness.

Yu Xiaolong looked at Yu Xiaogang, a mocking curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Yu Xiaogang, it has been many years; you have truly forgotten me."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang shuddered, his eyes filled with surprise.

"You... you know me?"

"Back in Martial Soul City, you and I had a brief encounter."

Yu Xiaolong spoke slowly, his tone laced with disdain.

"However, you have likely forgotten it long ago."

Yu Xiaogang furrowed his brows tightly, struggling to recall.

But no matter how hard he tried, he could not remember this person.

"Who exactly are you? If you have something to say, speak plainly."

Yu Xiaogang's tone grew somewhat impatient.

Yu Xiaolong let out a scoff and said slowly, "My name is Yu Xiaolong."

"I have come today for only one thing—to challenge your academy."

"Challenge the academy?"

Yu Xiaogang froze, his face etched with disbelief.

Suspecting he had misheard, he instinctively asked in return:

"Challenge the academy? Challenge what academy?"

In the entire Douluo Continent, no one had ever dared to come to Shrek to challenge them.

Yet this person before them, named Yu Xiaolong, actually dared to spout such wild arrogance.

Ma Hongjun stood to the side, too terrified to even draw a full breath.

He knew that if Yu Xiaolong said it, he could do it.

Dai Mubai stepped forward, releasing his soul power.

"Arrogant! To dare come to Shrek to challenge us—you are courting death!"

His soul power had reached the Soul Douluo level, and his aura was imposing.

But Yu Xiaolong merely glanced at him indifferently.

A far more powerful pressure instantly enveloped him.

Dai Mubai's face turned pale, and his entire body was unable to move.

He could feel that in front of Yu Xiaolong, he was nothing more than an ant.

Huo Wu stood by Yu Xiaolong's side, watching with great interest.

"Wow, Yu Xiaolong, you're so amazing!"

She clapped and cheered, completely disregarding everyone from Shrek.

Yu Xiaogang watched this scene, completely dumbfounded.

He had not expected this Yu Xiaolong before him to possess such formidable strength.

He was very clear on Dai Mubai's capabilities.

Yet in front of Yu Xiaolong, he didn't even have the strength to resist.

"You... exactly what is your strength level?"

Yu Xiaogang's voice carried a hint of trembling.

A cold sneer curled the corners of Yu Xiaolong's mouth, but he did not answer.

He had no need to explain himself to a defeated opponent.

"I will ask one more time: do you dare to accept my challenge?"

Yu Xiaolong's voice was icy, carrying an aura that brooked no refusal.

Yu Xiaogang's expression was extremely ugly, caught in a dilemma.

If he accepted, they were certainly no match for Yu Xiaolong, and Shrek would lose all face.

If he refused, once word got out, Shrek would become a laughingstock regardless.

Ma Hongjun cowered in the back, praying silently in his heart.

He prayed that Tang San would return quickly; only Tang San might be able to contend with Yu Xiaolong.

Oscar and Ning Rongrong also wore expressions of anxiety.

They had not expected such a thing to happen on what was supposed to be a peaceful day.

Huo Wu watched the panicked crowd, laughing even more happily.

"Hey, are you going to accept or not? Stop dawdling."

Yu Xiaolong looked at Yu Xiaogang coldly, his eyes full of impatience.

"I'll give you ten breaths to consider; I won't wait past that."

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, his expression grave to the extreme.

He knew that today's challenge could not be avoided.

Even if Tang San was not here, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept.

"Fine, I accept your challenge."

Yu Xiaogang spoke slowly, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Speak, how do you intend to challenge us?"

A satisfied smile rose to the corners of Yu Xiaolong's mouth.

"It's very simple: all of you come at me together. If you can withstand three of my moves,"

"Then I lose, and I will never set foot in Shrek again."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at Shrek was thoroughly enraged.

This is too arrogant, to have them all come at once, and only take three moves.

But they also knew that Yu Xiaolong had the capital for such arrogance.

Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth, his eyes full of unwillingness.

Dai Mubai also broke free from the pressure, his expression still grim.

"Good! We accept!"

Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice, his eyes full of determination.

He knew that this battle was related to the reputation of Shrek.

They had to withstand Yu Xiaolong's three moves, even if it meant giving their all.

Yu Xiaolong looked at everyone's prepared stance and smiled slightly.

"Very well, then I won't hold back."

As soon as he spoke, the spirit power on his body erupted instantly.

Golden dragon patterns appeared on his body, exuding a majestic aura.

The entire Shrek Academy trembled slightly under his pressure.

Huo Wu retreated to the side, watching the scene with excitement.

She couldn't wait to see Yu Xiaolong showcase his skills.

Yu Xiaogang and the others looked solemn and released their martial souls one after another.

Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Martial Soul, Dai Mubai's White Tiger Martial Soul, Oscar's Sausage Martial Soul, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and Yu Xiaogang's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, all appeared.

Their spirit power intertwined, forming a solid barrier.

"First move."

Yu Xiaolong said indifferently, slowly raising his right hand.

Golden dragon power gathered in his palm, shining brightly.

A battle to challenge the academy that shocked Shrek officially began.