As soon as the words fell, a figure walked in from outside at an unhurried pace. Eight soul rings appeared behind her, one of them a blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul ring. The newcomer was none other than the Inner Court's chief senior disciple—Zhang Lexuan.
Her face was full of fury, her moon martial soul hovering behind her as she stared fixedly at Xuan Zi.
"I said I do not agree to him continuing to hold any position in the academy." Zhang Lexuan repeated what she had said before.
"Insolence! Zhang Lexuan, this is a Sea God Pavilion meeting. You are merely the chief of the Inner Court and have no right to enter this place. Get out at once!"
The elders in the meeting room were stunned upon seeing her, but Yan Shaozhe immediately shouted in anger.
"Besides, Elder Xuan is Shrek Academy's strongest person aside from Teacher. Who else could fill these positions if not him? You, a mere Soul Douluo?"
As he spoke, Yan Shaozhe released his pressure and ruthlessly bore down on Zhang Lexuan.
Although Zhang Lexuan's reaching Soul Douluo in her twenties was indeed extraordinarily gifted, Yan Shaozhe was a level ninety-five Super Douluo. He easily forced her to the ground.
Zhang Lexuan was pressed to one knee by his pressure, her body struggling constantly. Mu En, seated at the head of the table, merely watched quietly without speaking.
"Why... why has he made so many mistakes, yet received no punishment? Why does he still get to stay here without consequence? I refuse to accept this!" Zhang Lexuan questioned bitterly.
"Why?" Yan Shaozhe cast her a cold glance. "Because Elder Xuan is a level ninety-eight Super Douluo, a pillar of Shrek Academy. Dead geniuses can be cultivated anew, but losing a top expert like Elder Xuan would