Twin Dragons Perform the Sky-Supporting Technique

Yun Ming was just about to tear through space when he realized the surrounding space had been locked down, and his own presence was firmly pinned by Leng Qingning's aura.

Le Lingzhao had moved Cai Yue'er away precisely because she feared Yun Ming would intervene and ruin her fun in beating Cai Yue'er to a pulp. Leng Qingning, sharing a perfect rapport with her, didn't need a single word; she donned her Four-Word Battle Armor instantly, blocking Yun Ming's path.

Yun Ming could only halt his steps, offering a bitter smile: "Qingning, Yue'er has always been blunt and reckless, but is there any need for such a massive display of force?"

"His Excellency Sky-Prop Douluo need not worry. Le Lingzhao knows her limits; she is merely teaching her a lesson so she might remember it."

Leng Qingning's vast, semi-god-level soul power surged forth without restraint, her pressure sweeping across the surroundings.

Yun Ming felt caught in a difficult position.

Are quasi-gods strong? Of course they are, enough to crush any semi-god.

Especially when that person is Yun Ming.

Yet, Leng Qingning, clad in her Four-Word Battle Armor, was more than capable of holding him back. Unless he utilized his semi-god status, he could not immediately break through her blockade.

He was filled with vexation, unable to fathom how a mission of mercy, meant to provide timely help from thousands of miles away, had devolved into this current state.

Although the crisis facing the Yuanen Family had been resolved and their original plans had fallen through, they had traveled all this way to assist, and the Yuanen Family could not simply ignore that debt of gratitude.

His original intention had been to seize the opportunity to invite the talented youth of the Yuanen Family to enroll in Shrek Academy, thereby strengthening their ties.

He never expected that before he could even get two sentences out, Cai Yue'er would ruin everything.

Now, not only had they failed to draw closer to the Yuanen Family, but they had also forged deep grudges with the Phoenix Family and the Angel Family.

Furthermore, the people Cai Yue'er had insulted were all direct descendants of these great families. If their elders learned of her lack of decorum, they would certainly not let the matter rest.

A sudden sense of powerlessness washed over Yun Ming. He realized with a start that Shrek Academy seemed naturally at odds with the character "Yue."

No matter the situation, as long as his martial aunt and Cai Yue'er were involved, everything would descend into chaos.

Yuanen Zhentian's aura tightened abruptly, his expression filled with wariness.

Leng Qingning and Le Lingzhao had done the Yuanen Family a great favor. If Yun Ming truly intended to fight here, even if he did not wish to make an enemy of Shrek Academy, he would never stand idly by.

Nearby, Feng Wuyu and Zhuo Shi observed the scene, remaining calm and collected.

The fact that they hadn't stopped Cai Yue'er immediately was, of course, intentional.

Feng Wuyu, a level 98 soul master, could sense that the soul power fluctuations radiating from Le Lingzhao were deep and profound, in no way inferior to his own. As for Leng Qingning, her aura was as restrained as a deep pool; though it seemed unbelievable, he had his own judgment.

He knew that this younger generation member of the Phoenix Family had likely truly broken through to the Limit Douluo level.

Though Zhuo Shi's cultivation was slightly inferior at level 97, he was also stuck on the verge of a breakthrough, just one step away from crossing the threshold, and his perception was astonishing.

Furthermore, he and Feng Wuyu were the closest of friends, often sparring and bickering, and he could vaguely sense that Le Lingzhao's cultivation was likely no lower than that of the "Old Madman."

Cai Yue'er was arrogant, overbearing, and unreasonable; her specialty was arguing even when she was in the wrong. They had long since had enough of her.

The two stood by, firstly to use the hands of Leng Qingning and Le Lingzhao to deflate Cai Yue'er's arrogance and let her suffer a bit; secondly, they were terrified of her shrewish nature. Given her personality, if they had intervened, she would surely have turned around and bitten them back.

They didn't have skin as thick as Cai Yue'er's; if she were to berate them in front of outsiders, they would have nowhere to hide their faces.

Although Cai Yue'er being dragged away was slightly beyond their expectations, the overall situation remained within their plans.

Shrek Academy was a top-tier power on the continent, and with the Tang Sect watching their backs, even if Cai Yue'er was being a nuisance, Le Lingzhao wouldn't actually kill her.

It wasn't for any other reason than the fact that killing such a useless person would turn Shrek Academy into a mortal enemy, which was simply not worth the cost. At most, she would just get a sound beating.

The two exchanged a look; everything was understood without words.

They could ignore Cai Yue'er, but they could not disregard the face of their Pavilion Master, Yun Ming.

Both could see that Yun Ming was in an awkward position, caught on the fire and unable to advance or retreat.

The gap in strength between Cai Yue'er and Le Lingzhao was vast. If they had chased after her immediately to save her, they might have been able to intervene, but now that a moment had passed, who knew what state Cai Yue'er had been beaten into.

Things had reached this point; since Cai Yue'er had already taken the hit, it wasn't worth it to further antagonize the Phoenix and Angel families. It would be better to take a step back while they still could.

And right now, all Yun Ming needed was a way out.

As thoughts raced through their minds, Feng Wuyu and Zhuo Shi looked at each other again, their intentions aligned, and their silent communication was complete.

Both erupted with soul power almost simultaneously, the majestic dragon might of the Blazing Fire Dragon and the Red Armored Dragon bursting forth, scorching heat waves sweeping through the area.

They leaped forward, blocking Yun Ming's path.

Zhuo Shi's expression was grave as he channeled his soul power and shouted loudly: "Pavilion Master, go quickly and retrieve Yue'er! The Old Madman and I will hold her here!"

Facing Leng Qingning, who was a level 99 semi-god clad in Four-Word Battle Armor, the two didn't even use their own battle armor, merely inciting the soul power within their bodies to the limit and striking a tough pose.

Where Yun Ming couldn't see, the two frequently signaled toward Yuanen Zhentian, frantically winking at him.

Yuanen Zhentian was an old fox; he instantly saw through the intentions of the two Sea God Pavilion elders and understood immediately.

He let out a cold snort, his aura surging violently as nine soul rings—black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red—rose from beneath his feet: "His Excellency Purple Phoenix and His Excellency Judgment have done my Yuanen Family a great favor. If you insist on a fight, this old man will accompany you to the end!"

His voice boomed like thunder, both to play along with Feng Wuyu and Zhuo Shi and to state his own position.

Yuanen Zhentian also understood that while Yun Ming exercised the authority of Shrek Academy, he was also shackled by the ten-thousand-year honor of Shrek and his status as the continent's number one.

A single semi-god was not enough to make the Sky-Prop Douluo retreat; at the very least, he needed to add himself to the mix!

Seeing Yuanen Zhentian's perfect cooperation, Feng Wuyu and Zhuo Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

With this, the Phoenix Family, the Angel Family, and the Yuanen Family combined now had four Limit Douluos!

It was Cai Yue'er who provoked this conflict first; the Pavilion Master's choice to retreat rather than sour relations with the three great families would not tarnish his reputation as the continent's number one, even if word of it spread.

"The glory of Shrek Academy shall not be desecrated by anyone!"

Just as the two sides remained locked in a stalemate, a passionate and indignant voice rang out. A figure clad in a black three-word battle armor strode rapidly to Feng Wuyu's side, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the two of them.

His back was straight as a rod, his face etched with resolve: "Even if we and the two elders die here today, we will never compromise with you!"

The newcomer was none other than an inner court instructor of Shrek Academy and one of the five Titled Douluo brought by Yun Ming: Black Crocodile Douluo Lin Feng.

His martial soul was the Ancient Black Crocodile, and as a level 92 Titled Douluo, he was little more than a roadside pebble in this place.

A flicker of appreciation flashed through Feng Wuyu's eyes; the academy was not entirely composed of people like Cai Yue'er who disregarded the bigger picture.

With the threat of the four Limit Douluo from the three great families, coupled with the presence of himself and Zhuo Shi as Super Douluo, Yun Ming's retreat to ensure the safety of the five inner court Titled Douluo was all the more logical.

Zhuo Shi was equally satisfied, inwardly marveling: This child is quick-witted and courageous, possessing wisdom beyond his years—he carries the air of this old man and the potential of an elder. Within ten years, he will surely break through to become a Super Douluo, join me as an elder of the Sea God Pavilion, and become a pillar of the academy.