No Matter What, We Shrek Cannot Lose!

Mu En's words this time were exactly what Xuanzi wanted to hear.

He was more excited than anyone; had his body not been so far from a full recovery, he would have wanted to throw his head back and roar with laughter.

However, even so...

He completely ignored the pain in his body and mind, springing up from his chair.

With his hands pressed against the tabletop and his body leaning forward, he stared at Mu En with anticipation.

"Elder Mu, what do you intend to do?"

"That brat is simply too detestable."

He didn't know why, but every time Xuanzi saw that brat named Gu An, an inexplicable rage surged in his heart.

It had been that way from the very first glance; no matter what Gu An did, every little thing about him made him incredibly furious.

Lin Huiqun spoke up with some concern, "Elder Mu, can we ensure this is foolproof?"

"Even if we join forces to defeat that woman, Shrek Academy would still be more than half destroyed."

Xuanzi opened his mouth, wanting to retort.

But he didn't know how to argue against it.

Because he himself was a living example.

In one exchange—he hadn't even lasted a single exchange—he had been taken down by that woman's attack.

He had knelt on the ground, bleeding from his seven orifices, howling incessantly.

He, Xuanzi, was a ninety-eighth-level Super Douluo, an elder of the Sea God Pavilion, and second in strength only to Mu En within Shrek Academy.

If he had been beaten like that in one move, who could dare say that everyone joining forces would truly be able to defeat that woman?

The others also understood why Elder Mu En had chosen to bow his head.

It wasn't cowardice; it was truly being unable to win—it was a matter of knowing one's limits.

Mu En was very satisfied with their reactions.

It was fortunate that not everyone was as impulsive as Xuanzi; at least a few people still had their wits about them to think through the problem.

Mu En raised his hand and spoke with a posture full of confidence.

"Normally speaking, even if that little brat is a genius, he is not worth worrying about."

"The same goes for Wang Dong; don't forget where Wang Dong comes from."

"Furthermore, he may possess another martial soul."

Hearing just this much, the others in the room felt their hearts relax significantly.

They all knew a little something about Wang Dong's background; how could someone sent over by that sect possibly be mediocre?

Indeed, looking at it from every angle, there was no way Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao could lose.

Even if Huo Yuhao, a one-ring support soul master, couldn't provide much combat power, he could still be used as a meat shield.

Taking a hit from Gu An to buy Wang Dong an opportunity to deal damage—that would be enough.

At this time, Huo Yuhao had not yet revealed his true talent before the academy's upper echelons.

Aside from Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, no one else was clear on the specific power of his four soul skills from his million-year soul ring.

Therefore, being remembered by name by the elders of the Sea God Pavilion and being considered as a meat shield was already an honor for him.

Mu En sighed.

He was not as excited as the others; instead, the expression on his face became even more solemn.

"However, the reaction of that Limit Douluo—from beginning to end, she had no intention of interfering."

"This makes me vaguely feel that something is wrong."

"That is why I stopped the soul duel from happening immediately."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the face of everyone in the room.

"Regardless, Shrek Academy cannot afford to lose this soul duel."

The emotions of the others were stirred up, and excited expressions appeared on their faces.

They began to brainstorm ways to ensure the outcome was foolproof.

Xian Lin'er seemed to think of something at this moment and suddenly stood up from her seat.

"Elder Mu, let's equip that kid named Huo Yuhao with soul tools."

"He is a spiritual-type soul master, and his spiritual power is far stronger than other soul masters of the same level; he should be able to pick up soul tools very quickly."

"If he only uses the soul tools at the right moment, he might be able to inflict significant damage on that kid named Gu An."

Hearing this, the teachers from the Martial Soul Department instinctively prepared to retort.

The infighting between the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department had never ceased at Shrek Academy.

In such a situation, if they let soul tools save the day, where would the Martial Soul Department's face be left?

Mu En's eyes, however, lit up.

He raised his hand, stopping the few teachers from the Martial Soul Department who were about to speak.

Though he was advanced in years, he was no fossil.

He was well aware of how powerful the soul guidance devices of the Sun Moon Empire on the other continent were.

Shrek Academy was indeed inferior to the Sun Moon Empire in the field of soul guidance devices.

But dealing with a mere Spirit Transmission Academy, a name he had never even heard of, should be simple enough.

As long as the Spirit Transmission Academy had no ties to the Sun Moon Empire, then this soul guidance device gambit could truly inflict significant damage upon Gu An.

Mu En made the final decision.

"Xian Lin'er, you and Qian Duoduo take Huo Yuhao to the Soul Guidance Department and teach him how to use soul guidance devices."

"Make sure he learns as quickly as possible!"

As for whether it would waste too much time?

They had been injured during the soul fighting match.

Was it not perfectly normal for recovery to take more time?

Moreover, a first-class soul guidance device was enough to inflict injury on a one-ring soul master.

If Gu An were injured on the Soul Fighting Platform, even that red-haired Limit Douluo would have nothing to say.

However.

Mu En knew very well in his heart that killing him was impossible.

With a Limit Douluo standing right there, no one dared to truly make a lethal move against him.

At most, they would just win back a little face for Shrek Academy, then heap some mockery upon him to return the frustration they had just endured in kind.

For now, both sides had a tacit understanding not to escalate this soul fighting match into a life-or-death struggle.

On the other side, Huo Yuhao heard the words of Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er.

He agreed without a second thought, not even hesitating for a single second.

"I will learn."

As long as he could inflict harm upon Gu An, he would do anything.

The enemy was right before his eyes; was he really to just stand by and watch, unable to do anything, like an incompetent husband who couldn't even vent his own anger?!

That was naturally out of the question.

Soul guidance devices would allow him to take revenge with his own hands.

The grudge of stealing Brother Sky Dream must be avenged!

Time flowed slowly by.

Gu An, waiting outside, didn't care at all about what kind of place this was.

Shrek Academy? The number one academy on the continent? Someone else's turf?

It was his now!

He found it incredibly natural to order Mu Jin and Wang Yan around.

"You there, go fetch a more comfortable chair; the seats in this spectator stand are too hard."

"Do you have any fruit? Grapes—I want them sweet, I don't want sour ones."

"Bring an umbrella over, too; the sun is hitting me."

"Any snacks? Just bring a few things, I'm not picky."

"..."

Mu Jin and Wang Yan stood where they were, their expressions as if they had just swallowed flies.

But after exchanging a glance, they held their noses and obediently... directed other students to fetch the items.

Students: ???

Once the items were brought over, Gu An lay in Leng Yaozhu's arms, resting his head on her lap.

Xiao Xiao sat to the side, picking up a grape with her small hand and delivering it to Gu An's lips with an expectant look.

Gu An opened his mouth, the grape slipped in, and he bit down, the sweet juice bursting in his mouth.

Decadent.

It was far too decadent.

But it was also truly satisfying!

If not for Great Buddha Tang, he would really want to sink into this life.

Tang San, you've done every evil deed imaginable! You truly deserve to die!

Some students who had stayed behind out of curiosity watched the scene from afar, their eyes widening in disbelief.

Leng Yaozhu's stunning face was positioned directly above Gu An's.

Looking up offered no escape, and looking down meant meeting each other's gaze.

Who wouldn't want to be lying in such an enviable spot?

They could only watch with envy from a distance, wishing they could rush over and take his place.

Gu An spoke lazily, "Are you Shrek people actually going to fight or not?"

"If you aren't going to fight, just forfeit already. How much longer do I have to wait?"

Wang Yan and Mu Jin hurriedly offered apologetic smiles.

"Almost there, almost there. They'll be here any second."

Their smiles didn't reach their eyes, which remained completely devoid of warmth.

The next second, Leng Yaozhu lowered her head and spoke with gentle softness.

"Indeed, they are here."