"Wait for me to come back!"
Before he finished speaking, the cold, bright Mingyue above his head suddenly shone with dazzling light, and the power of space surged violently.
His figure blurred instantly, and the next moment he completely merged into the moonlight, disappearing without a trace, leaving only a faint ripple in the space that slowly spread out from where he stood.
The entire room fell silent.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
From Kong Deming easily trapping the renowned Taotie Douluo to him taking away the powerful Soul Tool without warning and then breaking through the void to leave, everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Xuan Zi was a Level 98 Super Douluo, a being standing at the pinnacle of the continent, yet he was utterly powerless against Kong Deming.
Now that Kong Deming has left, Xuan Zi has vanished without a trace, and no one knows whether he is alive or dead.
Although many people do not believe that a Level 98 Super Douluo could be killed so easily, the facts are clear: whether Xuan Zi is alive or dead, it demonstrates Kong Deming's strength.
Emperor Xu Jiawei of Star Luo Emperor stood atop the city wall, his fingers gripping the cold bricks tightly.
While he felt a sense of satisfaction at seeing Xuan Zi being tortured, the strength that Kong Deming displayed far exceeded his expectations.
The emergence of such a powerful figure in the Sun Moon Empire has undoubtedly disrupted the balance of power on the continent.
He looked in the direction where Kong Xuan had been led away and asked, "Do you think Xuan Zi is alive or dead?"
Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo who had been beaten by Xuan Zi, had a glint in his eyes. " Level 98 Super Douluo wouldn't fall so easily. This Kong Deming is clearly a space-attribute Soul Master, and he's most likely controlling Xuan Zi."
The Mighty Douluo Cheng Gang agreed, "I think so too. Besides, if we kill Xuanzi, then Sun Moon Sect will be going to war with Shrek Academy. Even if Kong Deming is incredibly strong, he probably won't make that decision easily."
Xu Jiawei nodded upon hearing this and said to Dai Hao, "Brother, it seems your responsibilities are about to increase."
Dai Hao understood his meaning and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as I am still here, I will not allow Sun Moon to cross the border alone."
Inside the rest area, the Shrek members looked at each other, filled with surprise and uncertainty.
The disappearance of Xuan Zi cast a deep shadow over everyone's hearts.
To say that the defeat in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament was just a simple defeat...
The defeat and disappearance of Xuan Zi at this moment may well be the beginning of Shrek Academy's decline.
These students, all under twenty years old, were thrown into a panic by the sight of their classmates injured and their mentors missing.
They all turned their attention to Wang Yan, their teacher who was only Soul King, but who had now become their pillar of support.
Wang Yan took a deep breath to calm himself down. He hadn't expected that he would be in charge again, but this time the situation seemed even more serious.
"Take care of the wounded first, and contact Star Luo Empire's people to treat them as soon as possible."
"Don't panic, wait for them to come back."
The Mingdu had already ended, but the spectators in Star Luo Plaza were unwilling to leave.
They're still waiting to see what happens next!
A little while later, Kong Xuan was taken away from Star Luo Plaza by the mysterious man in black robes, and they sped away from Star Luo City in the blink of an eye.
The wind suddenly stopped, and the surrounding scenery froze from the blurry, flowing shadows.
This is a secluded valley rarely visited by people, surrounded by steep cliffs and craggy rocks.
A faint mist, carrying a strange, sweet, and fishy smell, permeated the valley floor, obscuring most of the sunlight and making it appear cold and damp.
Only a few pale rays of light struggled to penetrate through the cracks in the rocks, illuminating some dark purple, previously unseen moss-like plants on the ground.
Kong Xuan landed steadily on his feet. He quickly scanned his surroundings, his enhanced vision and sense of smell allowing him to take in everything around him.
His gaze finally settled on the black-robed man in front of him, his eyes showing no fear, but rather a kind of scrutinizing curiosity.
The man in black robes was surprised by Kong Xuan's composure and laughed, "You're not afraid of me at all?"
Kong Xuan chuckled and retorted, "Would being afraid do any good? What's the point of me resisting when a Super Douluo like you is targeting a Soul King like me?"
"Hey-hey!"
The other person chuckled, "Interesting. It seems you are indeed no ordinary person."
The other party raised his hand and ripped off the black cloak that concealed his appearance and figure, revealing a gray robe underneath. At this moment, Kong Xuan could also see the other party's face clearly.
He was middle-aged, handsome, tall and strong, and had short hair.
Kong Xuan searched his mind for powerful individuals on the continent who met his criteria. Since this was his first time leaving Sun Moon, there were only a few forces that would dare to attack him.
Shrek Academy?
Holy Spirit Cult?
Or is it the Body Sect?
Obviously not!
"Although I would never stoop to bullying the weak, I had no choice but to obey the order given by that person."
The man suddenly spoke, as if he were defending his actions.
When these words reached Kong Xuan's ears, a flash of inspiration struck him, and another idea instantly popped into his mind.
" Clear Sky Sect?!"
Kong Xuan blurted out, and although the other person's slightly surprised look only lasted for a moment, Kong Xuan still accurately caught it.
He knew he had guessed correctly.
There are only a handful of Super Douluo on the mainland these days, and even fewer as young as him.
Kong Xuan also confirmed his guess through the "that person" he mentioned.
If nothing unexpected happened, he knew that he had already caught the attention of the God King Tang.
"May I ask which of the two sect leaders of the Clear Sky Sect you are, senior? Niu Tian or Tai Tan?"
Kong Xuan looked up at the other person with a slight tilt of his head, his tone surprisingly devoid of fear, even giving the impression of eagerness.
Tai Tan's expression also turned serious. "It seems you do have some knowledge; you actually know so much!"
When Tang San issued the divine decree, Tai Tan ultimately snatched the mission from his elder brother, Niu Tian.
After arriving in the Star Luo Empire, he did not make a move rashly, but instead hid in the audience and observed secretly.
He only intervened after the final battle, when Xuan Zi and Kong Deming were fighting.
As he took Kong Xuan away, he was still smugly pleased with himself, thinking that his decision was incredibly clever.
When I return to the Clear Sky Sect after the mission, I must have a good talk with my elder brother about my actions this time, so that he won't say that I acted recklessly in the future.
Tai Tan, with his hands behind his back and chest puffed out, said, "Since I've been recognized, there's no need to hide it anymore. Tai Tan, the Second Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect!"
Kong Xuan thought to himself, "As expected, the image matches my memory. Niu Tian should have long hair."
"Senior, you captured me; it seems you've already received a divine decree?"
Kong Xuan's words finally made Tai Tan's expression change.
His statement was merely a test.
Now that Tang San has come looking for him, he can't avoid it and has no choice but to deal with it proactively.
If we could get more information from Tai Tan, that would be even better!