The Sea God Pavilion Collapsed, Shrek Destroyed

Because of the Undulating Storm and the overwhelming number of powerful figures attacking him, Chen Xinjie had no time to display his strength before being overwhelmed by the attacks.

Yu Guanzhi, Dong Zi'an, and the others watched this scene, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. A man who had fought alongside them...

The powerful figures who stood on the opposing side ended their lives in this way. Although it was only a part of their Divine Consciousness and body, their dying cries still evoked complex emotions in them.

Finally, when the primordial energy of heaven and earth calmed down, only a broken body remained, floating silently.

Chen Xinjie's burning of his Life did have some effect, at least preserving his corpse. However, his Battle Armor and the Sea God Helmet were destroyed beyond repair.

In response, Huo Yuhao activated his Reincarnation Domain, indicating that he gladly accepted the offer.

Although he has lost his Divine Consciousness, the foundation of a Peak Quasi-God expert should not be underestimated. Whether his body is transformed into an undead or he absorbs the energy within after the transformation to break through his cultivation level, both are good options.

Although he wouldn't devour things indiscriminately, Chen Xinjie, who was his sworn enemy, was clearly not included in that category.

As Ha Luosa watched the gray mist engulf Chen Xinjie, a look of realization dawned on his eyes.

So that's it. It was because of this realm, which had an aura somewhat similar to the Underworld Rebirth Domain, that he was attracted to Huo Yuhao.

The mist, as if possessing a spirit, Entanglement to Chen Xinjie's mangled body. Under Ha Luosa's astonished and uncertain gaze, an even stranger scene unfolded—

It's like time has turned back!

The cracked, dull, and decaying body, under the influence of the gray mist, saw the cracks heal and disappear at a visible speed, but the Battle Armor and Divine Tool remained unrestored.

"This realm contains the power of time—fundamentally different from my realm," Ha Luosa thought to himself.

Only after Huo Yuhao experimented with his new domain to this point did he completely engulf Chen Xinjie within it.

"Reaching that step is the Limit. Without pre-activating the domain recording, it's impossible to revert to the previous state; only physical repairs can be performed. However, as long as it's confirmed that this domain can affect others, its strategic value will increase significantly. But rather than Reincarnation, isn't this more like saving and loading a game?"

Huo Yuhao's mind raced, and he gained a more precise understanding of his new abilities within the Reincarnation Domain.

Besides the abilities inherited from the Underworld King Domain, the Reincarnation Domain also involves the mysteries of time and space. It can completely record and seal the state and location of a target within the domain a moment ago (save data), and then, under Huo Yuhao's control, "restore" it to that recorded state (load data).

This is more akin to a higher-level operation involving the Laws of Space, rather than the traditional concept of soul reincarnation or the Reincarnation of cause and effect.

However, Huo Yuhao's Reincarnation Domain is a reincarnation Reincarnation pieced together from his own insights over many years. It is a unique path belonging to him and does not completely follow the known system of Laws. Moreover, doesn't Reincarnation inherently contain the true meaning of recording and reproducing?

He simply defined this in terms of the power of space and time.

However, in Huo Yuhao's view, this ability is somewhat similar to Tang Wulin's Time Reversal Domain in the original work, but the essence is different. The other party is more inclined to reverse the overall time within the domain. Although it can also affect others, because it does not involve space, the reversal is a collective reversal, affecting only one surface.

He may have incorporated his understanding of Laws of Space into it, allowing him to trace back the time and spatial location of a single target, acting on a point.

However, regardless of whether the target of the rewind is oneself or someone else, it consumes one's own power. Rewinding one's own state will not restore the consumed power, but it can repair injuries.

Furthermore, although he hasn't tried it yet, Huo Yuhao is certain that if he were to actually rewind time and space against other powerful individuals, the energy expenditure would be enormous, several times greater than the energy expenditure of rewinding his own time. After all, while most powerful individuals cannot resist time-related abilities, they can always resist spatial transfer and domains. If the enemy uses a domain to resist the Reincarnation Domain and prevents it from Reincarnation Domain them, this ability might not even be effective.

"Using the ability to recall others as a trump card, while revisiting one's own past can be developed in the direction of Tang Wulin, increasing the margin for error in battle."

Huo Yuhao pondered to himself, "Today I've tacitly accepted the identity of a god, and while embracing its benefits, I must also bear the potential troubles it might bring. The Holy Spirit Cult, knowing what happened today, will likely feel a sense of urgency. Within two years, I must at least break through to Level 90 and condense Yin-Yang Complementarity Triple Soul Core; some of the energy devoured by the domain can be utilized."

Just then, Huo Yuhao looked at Chen Xinjie's corpse, which he had sent into the Reincarnation Domain, and sensed the soul fluctuations within it, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"I almost forgot, there are you guys too."

Huo Yuhao waved his hand, and three Soul Spirit were separated from the corpse, each behaving differently. Two of them gave off a confused feeling, while the Demon Soul Great White Shark King silently looked at the powerful figures around him, seemingly aware of the situation.

Yu Guanzhi, who had just stepped forward intending to speak with Huo Yuhao, was somewhat surprised to see this.

"The reason Chen Xinjie's Soul Spirit is still alive is because Chen Xinjie is still alive, so they didn't die because of the Soul Spirit Contract?"

"No, Chen Xinjie broke the Soul Spirit Contract before his Divine Consciousness left."

Huo Yuhao shook his head.

With the Soul Spirit Contract he developed, how could he not be able to tell whether someone had a Soul Contract or not? The reason Chen Xinjie didn't have Soul Ring around him during the previous battle was because his opponent didn't have Soul Spirit Contract at all; he had dispelled all the contracts!

This is also why Huo Yuhao noticed that Chen Xinjie's Divine Consciousness had left.

A person who wants to escape wouldn't cripple their own strength unless—they've already left, having prematurely dissolved the Soul Spirit Contract out of fear of its side effects!

Although no one knew the contingency plan he had left in the Soul Spirit Contract, one thing was certain: Soul Spirit died, the Soul Master would also die.

Chen Xinjie's escape with his Divine Consciousness obviously couldn't take the Soul Spirit with him, as it would be easily detected by Di Tian, who is also Soul Beast. He probably only took the Soul Tool containing Long Yeyue's corpse. Therefore, to prevent the Soul Spirit from falling into their hands and causing future problems, it's better to cut off the connection at its source.

"I see----"

Yu Guanzhi looked suddenly enlightened, and glanced at the three Soul Spirit with a complicated expression. "Could these Soul Spirit be handed over to the Federation for processing?"

These Soul Spirit have been with Chen Xinjie for so long, they must know a lot of information.

"Can."

Di Tian nodded.

Yu Guanzhi thanked them, then looked at Huo Yuhao, Di Tian, Gu Yuena, and Snow Empress, and suddenly clasped his hands in a solemn salute.

"Today's events are all thanks to your tremendous assistance. Without you, it would have been difficult to defeat Shrek. The Federation will remember your contributions in this battle. Later, the Federation will draft a formal commendation order to reward you all and the Spirit Pagoda handsomely."

"Once the inventory of Shrek's losses and post-war settlement are completed, you may take the assets you desire."

Although some things weren't explicitly stated, everyone knew that with Shrek's demise, its assets would naturally be divided up. The Spirit Pagoda had made the greatest contribution in this battle, so whatever they wanted, the Federation would naturally provide it.

However, the most important items belonging to Shrek have already been acquired by the Spirit Pagoda.

"Oh right, there's also this Divine Tool." Yu Guanzhi remembered something, took out the Divine Tool scythe that Long Yeyue had previously possessed, and handed it to Huo Yuhao.

"Strictly speaking, this is your spoils of war, and now it is being returned to its rightful owner."

When Long Yeyue was defending against Huo Yuhao's attack, she hastily transformed into her Martial Soul Avatar and did not use her Divine Tool. As a result, after she was knocked down, the Divine Tool was knocked to another place. Huo Yuhao did not pay attention to it at the time, but it was later picked up by Yu Guanzhi.

It should now be returned to its rightful owner.

Thank you.

Huo Yuhao took the sickle, sensing the natural energy within it, and seemed lost in thought.

It seems to be just Divine Tool of Third Rank God, belonging to the lineage of the Goddess of Life? It's somewhat useful to him, but it doesn't seem to be of much use anymore.

However, Huo Yuhao put it away and turned his gaze to the ruins of the Shrek Academy.

The former glory of the continent's premier academy has been reduced to a shocking devastation after a series of fierce battles. Even the statues of the Shrek Seven Monsters, symbolizing Shrek, in the Outer Court were not spared; they were destroyed when the Federation's powerful warriors stormed into the academy, leaving only ruins.

Yu Guanzhi also turned to look at Shrek, gazing at the ruins he had personally helped destroy. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

He took a deep breath, his powerful Soul Power mingling with his Divine Power, transforming into a clear declaration that resounded throughout Shrek City and even further afield. "Shrek Academy, colluding with the Star Luo Empire, harboring malicious intentions, and resisting the Federation, has today been legally banned and suppressed!"

"From this day forward -"

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an unquestionable authority and iron will. "Shrek Academy, expelled from the continent!"

The proclamation, like thunder, rolled across the desolate ruins, across the streets still shrouded in the smoke of battle, and into the hearts of the former Shrek teachers and students, each with their own complex emotions. Even the ripples of Sea God Lake seemed to freeze under its weight.

A legacy spanning millennia can crumble in a single day.

The Sacred Land once held in the hearts of mainland Soul Masters has been nailed to the pillar of historical shame in the most severe and public manner, and its complete end has been declared.

Outside the Sea God Pavilion, a Federation soldier who was collecting Soul Spirit heard the announcement and a proud smile appeared on his face.

Shrek Academy is finally destroyed!

"Heh--hehe----"

A chilling laugh drifted over, startling the excited Federation soldiers, who involuntarily turned their gaze toward the Sea God Pavilion.

There stood an old woman with disheveled hair and ragged clothes, leaning against the corner of the wall. Her cloudy eyes reflected the firelight of the ruins and the afterglow of the distant proclamation.

She burst into a final, desperate laugh, her voice hoarse and broken, filled with endless madness and despair.

The Federation soldiers recognized her; she was Cai Yue'er, the rebellious Moon Splendor Douluo of Shrek.

"It's gone, all gone----"

Cai Yue'er smiled, but tears mixed with the dirt on her face streamed down her cheeks.

"A legacy built over Ten Thousand Years —the fruits of our ancestors' labor—a legacy nurtured countless talents—all gone! Destroyed by your hands! Destroyed by our hands too—"

Her voice stopped abruptly, as if she had exhausted her last bit of strength. Her body slid down the wall, leaving only her shoulders still trembling, emitting suppressed sobs like a bellows leaking air.

The soldier frowned, then snorted coldly, "He only has himself to blame."

He looked away, no longer wanting to see the mad old woman, and turned to continue his work.

Just then, a loud "Boom!"

A dull cracking sound emanated from the depths of the Sea God Pavilion, indicating that this ancient, battered building had finally reached its Limit.

Debris and broken beams rained down like a waterfall!

The soldier turned around and saw the mad Cai Yue'er swaying as she stood up, her face a mixture of relief and endless sorrow.

Instead of dodging, she spread her arms and stumbled towards the collapsing ceiling with a loud "BOOM!!!"

The boulders and rotten wood collapsed completely, and dust, like a gray tsunami, instantly swallowed everything.

That Sea God Pavilion, which witnessed countless glories and decisions of Shrek.

That Shrek's Temple of Souls.

In the end, it collapsed along with Shrek.