Chapter 261

"In that case, we'll take our leave..."

Flender narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke with a sly smile, like an old fox.

We won't see you off then.

Meng Shenji sighed softly, helpless in the face of the corruption within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Even the Crown Prince couldn't say anything, let alone him. Everyone here was connected to various princes and nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire, their relationships deeply entrenched and impossible to touch.

It seems the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is destined to decline.

I recall that heroic figure, standing shoulder to shoulder with the former Pope of the Spirit Hall, lifting the trophy together, sweeping aside all opponents with overwhelming superiority, with no one able to defeat them.

Even in the years that followed, due to that guy's terrifying influence, the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy continued its glory for a period of time, but since he left, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has completely declined.

Even now...

"Well."

Meng Shenji sighed softly, about to turn and leave.

His body suddenly stopped, stiffening and frozen in place. His eyes were glazed over as he stared blankly at the handsome man in white robes and blond hair at the doorway, who looked like an immortal, and the silver-haired beauty behind him who seemed like a match made in heaven.

Even after ten years, his appearance has not changed at all.

The only difference was that her hair color changed from jet black to a dazzling gold.

Meng Shenji's unusual behavior attracted the attention of many people around him. When they followed his gaze, many of them were instantly stunned.

The younger disciples, including the Shrek Seven Devils, were only surprised by the newcomer's appearance and demeanor, while Flender and the others felt a chill run down their spines, as if a cold shiver ran from their feet to the top of their heads.

Although this person had never been seen before, the mere sense of oppression was enough to suffocate one instantly, as if falling into an ice cave.

He was even more terrifying than Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo standing to the side.

Who is this ridiculously young guy?!

"Meng, it's been a long time..."

Lu Cheng glanced at Meng Shenji, a warm smile playing on his lips.

"You, you... you're still alive?" Meng Shenji's throat bobbed, and in an instant he was beside Lu Cheng, looking him up and down, his eyes gradually filling with tears. This guy was once the only enshrined member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, personally appointed by Xue Ye.

When he was alive, the atmosphere at the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy was not so decadent and corrupt. All the young disciples regarded him as an idol. The weak were not worthy of entering the academy to study. Even if you were the son of a duke, if you didn't have enough talent, you didn't have enough talent. With him in charge, no one dared to say anything.

Speaking of which, his sculpture still stands in the very heart of the academy.

At that time, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was incredibly prestigious.

Now, after disappearing for ten years, he has finally returned. During these ten years, rumors have been circulating on the mainland, but the mainstream opinion is that he has perished somewhere. After all, even among the Golden Generation of decades ago— Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, Bo Saixi —only one's whereabouts are still known, while the fates of the other two remain unknown...

Many Soul Master researchers agree that these Limit Douluo powerhouses will silently perish on their path to pursuing higher levels, such as godhood.

No one in this world can harm them anymore, not even through encirclement and suppression; only the legendary gods can do so.

Therefore, Lu Cheng is definitely dead.

Otherwise, why would he abandon his friend's daughter, his family, and disappear completely...?

"Commissioner Meng is joking; no one in this world can kill me."

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

Although his words were arrogant, they revealed a sense of natural ease and familiarity.

And once this statement was made, no one refuted it.

Even the plump prince on one side was pale-faced, his head hanging low, not daring to speak. He knew Lu Cheng's status as an honorary retainer of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and he also knew his position in Xue Ye's eyes. Moreover...

Given the other party's status, even if they were to give me a severe beating today...

Dugu Bo, who was standing beside him, would never stop him, and Xue Ye would not utter a single word of punishment.

The significance of a Limit Douluo is unimaginable to ordinary people.

"This guy... isn't he afraid of biting off more than he can chew?" Dai Mubai said in a low voice, draping his arm over the fat man's shoulder and playfully teasing him.

"..." The fat man's small eyes darted around, noticing the strange atmosphere around him, and he didn't dare to respond, only giving an awkward smile.

Flender's expression changed drastically.

He never expected that Dai Mubai, whom he had always taught that "not causing trouble is not the mark of Shrek disciple," would actually get into such huge trouble at this moment.

Clearly, he had seen the sculpture when he passed by the academy gate on his way here. It was exactly the same as the man in front of him. The only person who could be so grandly sculpted at the gate of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was probably the one who had dominated the continent a few years ago.

Mocking a Limit Douluo...

Seriously, I want to die.

"What, do you have a problem with this?" Lu Cheng turned his head, his gaze passing directly over Flender and the others, landing on Dai Mubai, his face still bearing a warm smile.

Although he disdains to meddle with such insignificant people, it doesn't mean he can tolerate such arrogant and overbearing behavior.

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

Prince Xue was overjoyed. He was indeed a pig-like opponent. He had been worried that his interference in the admissions of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy would lead to a lesson from this person, but now it seemed that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Those arrogant brats on the other side just self-destructed!!

Dugu Bo stood with his hands in his pockets, observing everything with a playful expression, showing no intention of interfering.

For him, Lu Cheng's appearance was definitely a happy event, so he would wait until Lu Cheng finished dealing with these matters before catching up properly.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, this child does not recognize your identity, which is why he spoke so arrogantly. As his teacher, I apologize on his behalf. What do you say?" Flender's throat bobbed, and he quickly forced a smile, speaking with extreme humility.

"..."

Tang San, who was in the group, also looked at Flender and this mysterious man who looked very young with some surprise.

Your Majesty?

This is used to address someone of extremely high status.

Even ordinary Titled Douluo don't have this qualification.

He was either a powerful leader of a force, or...

"Dragon Emperor Douluo..."

The rest of the Shrek Seven Devils looked bewildered, except for Ning Rongrong, who chewed a few words, her pale pink eyes widened suddenly, and when she looked at Lu Cheng, all that remained in her eyes was horror.

She glanced at Dai Mubai, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't speak.

Instead, they took a few steps back.

She and Dai Mubai had no real enmity. Back then, during the Shrek incident, he even harbored murderous intent towards her, so there must have been some lingering resentment between them. It was only through the persuasion of Tang San and others that their relationship gradually improved.

To call it harmonious... is far from the truth.

Therefore, reminding the other party would only expose oneself to the emperor's gaze, and might even cause resentment.

The intelligence inherited from the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect flew by at this moment.