The Live Broadcast Room mercilessly exposed his past.
Zhao Wuji's face turned deathly pale. It was true; back then, he hadn't cared in the slightest. After all, they were his students, and he couldn't be too strict with them.
Who could have imagined that today the Live Broadcast Room would put him on trial in public, in front of the entire world? It was tantamount to slapping him in the face.
He could already imagine his reputation among the people of Douluo Continent crumbling completely from this day onward.
Two words would be branded deep on his forehead.
Trash.
Sure enough, quite a few people around them were already furious, especially the female Spirit Masters.
"This Zhao Wuji really is trash. No wonder the Live Broadcast Room called him trash."
"Exactly. His own student harassed a girl, and not only did he fail to stop him, he thought it was perfectly reasonable."
The people from Skywater Academy were the angriest.
From the teachers to the students, they all glared viciously at Zhao Wuji, wishing they could skin him alive.
[Even Zhao Wuji thought it was all the girl's fault. If she'd dressed more modestly, the boys wouldn't have been attracted to her.]
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Ye Tianyun was stunned by that comment.
Had Zhao Wuji studied abroad in some Western country in real life? Otherwise, how could he say something so appalling?
He was the very definition of a creep.
Shui Bing'er glanced at her own miniskirt, then looked at Zhao Wuji, her eyes full of disgust.
"I can't believe there are such disgusting men in the world."
"Exactly. That's way out of line. How could he say something like that? We girls have the freedom to wear what we want."
Zhao Wuji grew even more flustered. How did the Live Broadcast Room know everything? He had no secrets left.
The key problem was that so many people were glaring at him now. He was panicking.
Flender instinctively shifted a step to the side. He was innocent and above reproach; he'd made rules only because he wanted his students to stand up for themselves.
As for harassing girls, he insisted that was all Zhao Wuji's doing.
Zhao Wuji: "..."
Well, well. You sure cut ties with me fast.
What happened to brotherhood?
Liu Erlong was even more furious. She pointed at Zhao Wuji and berated him:
"Do you really think that way?"
She and Zhao Wuji weren't siblings, and they didn't have a good relationship, so she certainly wasn't going to indulge a criminal.
"I..."
Zhao Wuji opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. His reputation had truly collapsed this time. What a shame he hadn't bought reputation insurance.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing covered their faces. They hadn't done anything, but they'd appeared on the Live Broadcast Room too, so they would probably be condemned as well.
Zhu Zhuqing even considered dropping out.
A school full of thugs like Shrek Academy wasn't worth staying at.
The Live Broadcast Room continued.
[This time, though, Zhao Wuji will be in for a surprise. In the Main Timeline, he indulges his students as they harass others and cause trouble, then forces Ye Zhiqiu to apologize.]
[But in the Parallel Timeline, when he faces a peerless genius like Ye Tianyun, all he'll do is get hurt and make a complete fool of himself.]
On the screen.
In the Main Timeline, Canghui Academy had already retreated in defeat.
In the Parallel Timeline, Ye Tianyun faced off against Zhao Wuji.
"Teacher Ye, take the students and retreat. I'm about to unleash my big move."
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Ye Zhiqiu was clearly taken aback.
Kid, what makes you think you're qualified? You're only a Soul Grandmaster, and you're going to fight a Soul Saint?
Even I, a Soul King, was ready to get on my knees.
Zhao Wuji was clearly confident. He made a bold declaration:
"Kid, don't say I'm picking on you. If you can last fifteen minutes against me, I'll let bygones be bygones."
[That's Zhao Wuji for you: utterly shameless. He's challenging a Soul Grandmaster to fight a Soul Saint. He just wants to beat someone up but still save face. He's like a pimp putting up a chastity plaque.]
Smack, smack, smack...
The Live Broadcast Room slapped him in the face again and again, leaving Zhao Wuji's face burning red.
Zhao Wuji wanted nothing more than to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
How humiliating.
Everyone looked at Zhao Wuji. They said nothing, but their eyes held two words.
Trash.
On the screen.
Ye Zhiqiu quickly made up his mind and led the students away.
As they left, he didn't forget to quietly remind Ye Tianyun:
"If you can't win, just admit defeat. You're still young, and you have a bright future ahead of you."
Ye Tianyun paid no heed. He had a trump card of his own.
Now, he would show Zhao Wuji what it meant to be a money-fueled warrior, and what it meant to crush someone with technology.
Zhao Wuji still didn't know what was coming. He confidently tried to pressure Ye Tianyun:
"If you surrender and join Shrek Academy, I might consider letting you off."
[When Zhao Wuji said this, he failed to notice Tang San's expression changing behind him. That face of his changed faster than a dog's.]
Tang San: "..."
Now he was even more certain that the Live Broadcast Room had it in for him. Otherwise, shouldn't it be criticizing Zhao Wuji? Why was it criticizing him again?
Ye Tianyun faced Zhao Wuji calmly and took a token bearing the character "Beast" out of his Storage Soul Tool.
Then he resolutely activated the Backup Hidden Energy Source.
"Backup Hidden Energy Source, activate."
He had to sound resolute for it to feel real.
He activated all five Backup Hidden Energy Sources at once, then hurled them with all his strength.
Ye Tianyun turned and left, activated his Battle Armor, and shot out of the restaurant at top speed.
"Not good! Everyone, run!"
Sensing danger, Zhao Wuji immediately ordered the Shrek Seven Devils to retreat.
He stepped forward himself, shielding everyone behind him as he released his Martial Soul Avatar and transformed into a Vajra Bear.
Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, wishing he had two extra legs so he could get away faster.
All five Backup Hidden Energy Sources activated at once. The explosion swallowed Zhao Wuji as flames erupted in every direction.
Zhao Wuji was sent flying by the blast and even rolled across the ground twice, showing just how terrifying the Backup Hidden Energy Source was.
The Live Broadcast Room thoughtfully explained.
[This is the Backup Hidden Energy Source. Besides supplying Soul Power to Battle Armor, it can also self-destruct at a critical moment. A single explosion has the force of a Soul Ancestor's attack.]
[Five exploding together pack the full force of a Soul Saint's attack. Any more than that, though, and it's dangerous—a move that takes both sides down.]
[But these Backup Hidden Energy Sources consume a lot of resources. Without enough money, they're simply unaffordable. It's basically a pay-to-win strategy.]
Ning Rongrong watched with envy.
"If only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had the method to make these."
A pay-to-win strategy—wasn't that tailor-made for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
She loved crushing opponents with money.
In the spectator stands.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were practically glowing. A money-powered fighting style really was perfect for them.
"Send down the order. We need to research this Backup Hidden Energy Source too, no matter how much it costs."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had no shortage of money.
Tang San was just as envious. The Backup Hidden Energy Source was truly impressive, and he really needed it.
It wasn't as good as Bodhisattva Tear or Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus, but you could never have too many good things. The key was that it seemed simple to make.
On the screen.
When the explosion subsided, Zhao Wuji was sprawled on the ground. His clothes had been burned away, his hair was singed, and his entire body reeked of smoke.
A huge crater had appeared in the ground.
[The blast left Zhao Wuji dazed. He'd never suffered such a loss before; even Spirit Hall had never inflicted such serious injuries on him.]
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