He was the mighty sect master of the Body Sect, one of the strongest figures standing at the pinnacle of the age, yet he had not even been able to withstand a single palm strike from Mu En!
That had become a sharp thorn lodged in Du Busi's heart, as well as the turning point that sent the Body Sect's reputation plummeting.
He desperately needed a victory of sufficient weight to wash away that humiliation and restore his sect's honor.
The Soul Master Tournament, watched by the entire continent, was undoubtedly the perfect stage.
Before countless spectators, he would defeat Shrek Academy's representative team openly and honorably.
Its symbolic significance would be enough to offset some of the shadow cast three years ago.
For that reason, he had not hesitated to set aside the dignity of a sect master and personally lead the team here, ensuring that nothing could go wrong.
Before this, Du Busi had always possessed ample confidence.
Much of that confidence came from Long Aotian, the disciple he had painstakingly nurtured.
This young man was his greatest pride in life and the hope of the Body Sect's future.
Long Aotian was widely acknowledged as a peerless prodigy with the potential to challenge for the rank of Limit Douluo!
Before reaching the age of twenty, he had already broken through the Level Seventy bottleneck and become a Soul Saint.
The speed of his cultivation was nothing short of astounding.
Even more shocking was that—
While still a Soul Saint, he had actually touched upon the threshold of Unity of Heaven and Man, something countless Title Douluo could struggle their entire lives without ever reaching!
It could be said that, even at his age, the path to becoming a Super Douluo had already been laid before him!
That comprehension,