"Mu En, come out and see me."
Long Xiaoyao's voice echoed above Sea God Pavilion, his aura pouring down without restraint upon the Sea God Island below.
The pressure of a Limit Douluo instantly made the blood and qi of all Inner Court disciples churn, leaving them in unbearable discomfort.
"All disciples, fall back!"
Just then, an anxious roar erupted from somewhere on Sea God Island.
Immediately afterward, a massive Bright Phoenix spread its wings and appeared. He forcibly erected an enormous barrier of light in midair, attempting to withstand that overwhelming pressure.
A rank ninety-five Super Douluo, the dean of Shrek's Martial Soul Department—Yan Shaozhe!
He had activated his Martial Soul Avatar at once and risen into the sky against the immense pressure, but the pressure of a Limit Douluo left him afraid to act rashly.
He could only probe cautiously, "Why has Senior trespassed into Sea God Pavilion? This is Shrek's sacred ground. Please withdraw your pressure first, and if there is something to discuss..."
However, with his beloved disciple in mortal danger, Long Xiaoyao could not be bothered to listen to another word. Seeing Yan Shaozhe trying to block his path, his eyes turned cold as he spoke five words.
"Too noisy. Get down."
Before his words had even faded, he casually raised his right hand and slapped through the air.
A black dragon claw condensed instantly, carrying a suffocating aura as it smashed fiercely into the barrier of light.
Crack!
It did not even last a second before the barrier erected with the full strength of a Super Douluo shattered inch by inch!
"Pfft—!"
Yan Shaozhe did not even finish speaking before spitting out a mouthful of blood. His protective Soul Power completely collapsed, and he plummeted onto Sea God Island like a meteor, kicking up a massive cloud of dust.
Where had this Limit Douluo come from?!
The other elders who had rushed over saw Yan Shaozhe sent flying with a single slap, and lingering fear rose in their eyes.
Good thing they had arrived a step late. Otherwise, if that slap had landed on them...
Only then did Long Yaochen, who was being carried by Long Xiaoyao, clearly see this clash between Title Douluos.
Yan Shaozhe... wait!
Long Yaochen's expression turned strange, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
He had almost forgotten. Wasn't this guy his teacher's direct descendant?
His biological great-grandfather had nearly slapped his biological great-grandson back to the grave. This scene was absolutely unbelievable...
But now was not the time to talk about that. Seeing black light surging around Long Xiaoyao, as though he intended to give the other elders a few more hits, Long Yaochen hurriedly coughed.
Then he tugged at Long Xiaoyao's sleeve and said softly, "Teacher, take it easy! If you really beat that dean to death... it might be hard to clean this up later."
"You need to tell me that?"
Long Xiaoyao snorted, but he did indeed restrain some of his killing intent.
If not for Long Yaochen, he could have crushed a mere Super Douluo who had only just broken through with one hand.
The atmosphere gradually grew grave. Several elders exchanged glances, none of them knowing what to do.
Where was Elder Mu? Where was Elder Xuan?
Where had they gone?!
"Sigh... Xiaoyao, after so many years, your temper is still as violent as ever."
At that moment, a sigh rang out from the depths of Sea God Pavilion. The voice was aged, yet it instantly widened the eyes of several elders.
Xiaoyao...?
Could it be the Dragon Emperor Douluo, Long Xiaoyao, who had stood alongside Elder Mu centuries ago?!
The elders all cast sympathetic looks toward Yan Shaozhe in the crater.
So it wasn't that you were weak.
Buzz—!
The towering Golden Tree erupted with an incomparably gentle golden radiance, instantly enveloping everyone present. Amid the flowing light, a white-haired old man with a hunched back slowly appeared before the elders.
He was none other than the master of Sea God Pavilion, the Dragon God Douluo, Mu En.
Naturally, Mu En had known of Long Xiaoyao's arrival the moment it happened. But while he had still been considering how to face this "old friend," Yan Shaozhe had already rushed forward.
Mu En had wanted to see how Long Xiaoyao would handle it, but the result was exactly as he had expected.
Yan Shaozhe had never disappointed when it came to being disappointing.
Seeing his old rival in such a frail, dying state, a trace of complexity flashed through Long Xiaoyao's eyes, but it was quickly concealed by coldness.
"Enough nonsense, Mu En. I don't have time to reminisce with you today."
Long Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at him from above. "Hand over that girl from your Inner Court called Ma Xiaotao and let me take her away. Then this matter will end."
"What?!"
Before Mu En could speak, Yan Shaozhe, covered in blood and having just crawled out of the crater in a sorry state, immediately saw red upon hearing those words.
"Dream on!
Ma Xiaotao is my direct disciple, and even more so Shrek's future hope. You want to snatch my disciple by force?
Shrek would rather shatter like jade..."
"Pfft!"
Before he could finish, Yan Shaozhe's anger stirred his injuries, and he spat out another mouthful of blood. His aura immediately wilted.
Long Xiaoyao did not even spare him a glance, merely staring calmly at Mu En.
Mu En shook his head. His originally hunched body straightened slightly, and a long-lost sharpness appeared in his eyes. "Xiaoyao, you cannot take anyone from Shrek."
Boom—!
The Golden Tree erupted with a hum that shook heaven and earth. Brilliant power of light transformed into a tangible ocean, surging straight toward the sky.
Long Xiaoyao refused to yield an inch. Behind him, the phantom of a black dragon raised its head and roared, while the Silent Darkness Domain instantly pressed toward Mu En.
There was no unnecessary talk. The two acted immediately.
No one understood this old friend... and enemy better than the other!
At their level, there was no need for flashy exchanges of soul skills. There was only the pure collision and crushing of auras and domains!
The space above Sea God Island cracked under the pressure of these two ultimate forces, splitting into fine black fissures.
They had faced off for only three breaths.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Mu En suddenly began coughing violently. An unhealthy flush appeared on his face, and his previously straightened spine bent once more.
Even the light of the Golden Tree dimmed with it.
Seeing this, Long Xiaoyao also stopped and withdrew his domain, sneering repeatedly. "Enough, you old bastard. Stop forcing yourself. Half your body is already buried in the ground—what do you have left to fight me with?"
He pointed at the Golden Tree, his tone filled with chilling coldness.
"If you do not use the Golden Tree's origin, you cannot possibly be my opponent.
But if you forcefully draw upon it, then at worst I'll drag all of Shrek down to the grave with the two of us."
At those words, the eyes of every elder nearly split with fury, yet not one dared to speak in rebuttal.
Because it was the truth.
Long Xiaoyao knew better than anyone what his old friend's weakness was.
"There were difficulties on both sides regarding what happened back then..." Long Xiaoyao sighed, his tone softening slightly as he spoke and descended from the sky with Long Yaochen to stand before Mu En.
That action frightened several elders into retreating again and again.
A trace of disdain flashed through his eyes as he continued, "I did not come today because of what happened back then."
Hearing Long Xiaoyao's words, Mu En felt relieved, but his heart rose again the next moment.
"I came today only for Ma Xiaotao." Long Xiaoyao pulled Long Yaochen in front of him, and his tone returned to its initial cold dominance. "I'll say this one last time. Hand over Ma Xiaotao! Otherwise, I'll level your Sea God Island today!"
Mu En fell silent.
He looked at Long Xiaoyao, whose demonic aura seemed to reach the heavens, then seemed to see countless trembling students.
Of all times, Elder Xuan had chosen this moment to lead a team out hunting soul beasts.
In all of Shrek... there was no one left!
After a long while, he let out a deep sigh, as though he had aged ten years in an instant.
"Go... bring Xiaotao here."
Hearing those words, Yan Shaozhe closed his eyes in despair.
"No need to bring me. I'm already here!"
As the voice fell, a tall young woman walked out.
She had fiery red hair and a hint of pride in her eyes. Her curvaceous figure, barely concealed by her red clothes, swayed as she approached them.
The moment Long Yaochen saw Ma Xiaotao, his pupils contracted slightly.
Sure enough... it's this aura!
The Eternal Blazing Sun Holy Dragon within his body actually reacted at that moment.
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