Identity Exposed, Mu En Gifts a Dragon Pill

"Ah—"

Myriad Souls Douluo and Nightmare Douluo let out piercing screams. The vengeful spirits dispersed, the nightmare shattered, and cracks appeared across their bodies as golden light burst forth from within.

Boom!

The golden domain exploded, and the two figures vanished completely, not even leaving behind a trace of residue.

The Holy Spirit Cult's four great elders had been completely wiped out!

At that moment, Xuan Zi saw Zhongli Wu fleeing and immediately gave chase toward the heavens in his massive form.

If you didn't pull out weeds by the roots, they would grow again with the spring breeze!

Mu Lao had paid such a tremendous price. If they could not kill that ringleader, it could not be called a victory at all!

Zhongli Wu had been scared out of his wits by Mu En.

He had thought himself already at the pinnacle of human soul masters, yet he had unexpectedly felt a fatal crisis from the same old man twice in a row.

"Mad! He's mad!"

"That old bastard is completely mad!"

"He's a peak Douluo, for heaven's sake. Wouldn't it be better to cling to life?"

Zhongli Wu fled desperately toward the Sun Moon Empire, but behind him, Xuan Zi's eyes were red as he relentlessly pursued him.

"These old bastards are all mad!"

At this point, he no longer cared about any shapeshifted soul beast. He only wanted to survive.

If Xuan Zi entangled him and Mu En caught up, then the Holy Spirit Cult's leader would truly perish here today.

Old bastard, you want to protect that soul beast?

Dream on!

Zhongli Wu circulated his soul power and roared behind him, "Mu En, Xuan Zi, as elders of Shrek, you're actually sheltering Ye Ming, that shapeshifted soul beast!"

"Aren't you afraid of bringing disaster upon Shrek Academy?"

Amplified by soul power, his words resounded throughout the entire Mingdou Mountains.

Even Xuan Zi could not help but pause midair.

Seeing this, Zhongli Wu sped up even more. In the blink of an eye, he had completely thrown Xuan Zi behind him.

"You whelp, how dare you disrupt my Dao heart!"

"Today, this old man will surely kill you!"

By the time Xuan Zi reacted, Zhongli Wu had already vanished beyond the horizon.

He still wanted to give chase, but Mu En's somewhat aged voice sounded beside his ear.

"Xuan Zi, come back."

"Even if you catch up to him, I no longer have the strength to keep him there."

"Come back and protect the children."

Xuan Zi's body abruptly halted. His hands clenched tightly into fists as he dejectedly flew back the way he had come.

In the core region of the mountains, on the hillside.

Just as Ye Ming and the other two landed, Wang Dong and the others excitedly rushed over.

"Boss! You weren't hurt, were you?"

"Class monitor, you were incredible!" Xiao Xiao stared at Ye Ming with her large eyes. "Those were two Titled Douluo!"

"If it hadn't been for you, Class Monitor, we would've been finished."

Even Dai Yueheng came over and sincerely said, "Thank you."

Ye Ming waved his hand, but his gaze turned toward the stooped figure in the sky. "Don't thank me. Mu Lao was the incredible one."

Hearing this, everyone looked up at the figure bathed in golden light overhead.

Just then, Mu En flew down toward them.

His gaze swept over Bei Bei and the others before settling on Ye Ming, a smile appearing on his lips.

Mu En was just about to speak when Zhongli Wu's furious voice, wrapped in soul power, suddenly rang out from the sky.

"Mu En, Xuan Zi, as elders of Shrek, you're actually sheltering Ye Ming, that shapeshifted soul beast!"

"Aren't you afraid of bringing disaster upon Shrek Academy?"

The voice was like a great bell, ringing in everyone's ears.

Mu En's smile froze at once.

A sharp light continuously flickered in his half-lidded eyes.

Di Ruiqiu and Gu Yuena's bodies stiffened abruptly. Instinctively, they moved closer to Ye Ming and took his hands from either side.

Ye Ming still wore a smile, though his grip on Di Ruiqiu and Gu Yuena's hands tightened.

Dai Yueheng, Gongyang Mo, and Chen Zifeng all looked at Ye Ming, suspicion and shock flashing through their eyes.

Ling Luochan still wore her usual cool expression, as though she had not heard the voice at all.

He Caitou instinctively looked toward Xiao Xiao. Seeing that she was still gazing at Ye Ming with worship in her eyes, he frowned slightly.

Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan were filled with disdain, merely turning their gazes toward Mu En.

Wang Dong's face darkened as he said in a low voice, "That Holy Spirit Cult dared to slander Boss. They deserve to die!"

Once the academy went on break, he would definitely have his elder father and second father pay that Holy Spirit Cult a visit!

Mu En took in everyone's reactions. He recalled the Golden Tree spirit and spoke with a solemn expression.

"Our Shrek Academy shares an irreconcilable hatred with the evil soul masters of the Holy Spirit Cult. Their leader lost four Titled Douluo this time, so all he can do is vent with his mouth."

"If there truly were a shapeshifted soul beast, could it escape this old man's eyes?"

Dai Yueheng and the other two all sighed in relief, smiles returning to their faces. Yet when they looked at Ye Ming, there was still a measure of wariness and distance in their eyes.

Mu En lightly nodded at Ye Ming. His lips moved as he used soul power to transmit a message to Xuan Zi.

Not long afterward, Xuan Zi returned.

"Mu Lao, are you all right?" He paid no attention whatsoever to Zhongli Wu's words and simply stepped forward to support Mu En.

Mu En was about to speak when he suddenly turned to the side and spat out a mouthful of dark-red blood tinged with sickly green.

"Mu Lao!"

"Mu Lao!"

Everyone rushed forward and surrounded Mu En, their eyes full of concern.

"I'm old. Useless now." Mu En casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, coughed twice, and softly said, "Xuan Zi, you did very well this time. Once you return from the competition in the Star Luo Empire with the children, I'll be able to entrust the academy to you without worry."

"Mu Lao, don't say that..." Xuan Zi's voice trembled. "You are the academy's pillar. Without you, I can't do it alone."

Mu En merely patted Xuan Zi's hand before turning his gaze toward Dai Yueheng and the others.

"Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochan, Chen Zifeng, Gongyang Mo, Di Ruiqiu, Gu Yuena, Ye Ming—you are the current generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters. You must shoulder your responsibilities."

"When you go to Star Luo to compete, you must uphold Shrek's prestige."

Dai Yueheng and the others realized something. Their eyes began to redden, and they could only nod repeatedly.

At this moment, Mu En no longer seemed like a peak Douluo. Instead, he resembled an old man who loved to nag his children and grandchildren.

"Bei Bei, you must fulfill your responsibilities as captain. Lead Wang Dong and the others, step by step, to greater heights. In your spare time, ask Ye Ming and Dai Yueheng more often and learn from their experience."

"Xiao Xiao, your talent is astonishing. Do not waste your twin martial souls. In the future, discuss things more with Wang Dong..."

"Wang Dong, your talent is the best among the seven. You must persevere and not become impatient or restless."

"Xu Sanshi..."

"Jiang Nannan..."

"He Caitou..."

Wang Dong, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, and the other girls were already sobbing uncontrollably.

Dai Yueheng and the others quietly wiped at the corners of their eyes as well.

Mu En's voice grew softer and softer.

At last, he looked at Ye Ming again, a heartfelt smile appearing on his lips.

"Ye Ming, you are the finest student in the academy's history, and you will also be this old man's proudest disciple."

"This Bright White Dragon Pill was something this old man obtained by chance while traveling the continent. After being nurtured for a hundred years, the hostility within it has been worn away."

"Now, I give it to you, hoping that you will rise to even greater heights."

"As for Zhongli Wu, I have the will but lack the strength. From now on, we can only rely on you."

Ye Ming instinctively accepted the Bright White Dragon Pill, overflowing with soul power, his heart filled with astonishment.

Just as he stood there in shock, Mu En's voice rang out in his mind.

"Ye Ming, I do not wish to investigate your identity too deeply. I only ask that you promise me one thing."

"If one day you truly stand on the opposite side of the academy, then for this old man's sake, leave behind some embers for the academy."

"What a pity. You and I have no fate to be master and disciple."

The voice stopped abruptly there.

Mu En's body suddenly transformed into specks of golden light that merged into the Golden Tree spirit.

The Golden Tree spirit slowly rose into the air and flew toward Shrek Academy.

In that instant, everyone present fell silent.

Xuan Zi bowed slightly and said hoarsely,

"Farewell, Mu Lao!"

Everyone choked back sobs as they echoed, "Farewell, Mu Lao!"

"Farewell... Teacher..."