Douluo Dalu II—Chapter 92: Lost
Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy.
Teaching Department.
Xu Tianran sat in a wheelchair, looking at the dean in front of him with a gentle expression. "So, according to you, Master Jing took some students, including Huo Yuhao and the Hong Chen siblings, out?"
The Dean of the Teaching Department was a little nervous. "Your Highness, that is correct."
"Do you know their destination?" Xu Tianran inquired.
The Dean of the Teaching Department quickly responded, "If I remember correctly, the Hall Master mentioned that he would take these students to obtain soul rings. However, he did not tell me the specific destination."
A thoughtful look appeared on Xu Tianran's face, filled with thoughts. "To obtain soul rings, I suppose they must be going to the Evildemon Forest. After all, with Jing Hongchen's strength, there are not many soul-beasts gathering places that require his protection. Helping students obtain soul rings is a very normal task."
Thinking of this, he said, "Okay, I will wait here for the Hall Master to return. Huo Yuhao and the Hong Chen siblings are the main forces that helped the Sun Moon Team win the championship. They have brought glory to the Sun Moon Empire and have struck a blow to the arrogance of the original Douluo Three Kingdoms. As Crown Prince, I naturally must reward them on behalf of the royal family."
The Dean of the Teaching Department was taken aback for a moment, then quickly stated, "But, Your Highness, you are very busy, and we don't know when the Hall Master and the others will return."
A smile appeared on Xu Tianran's face as he glanced over at the other teachers and peered at the students through the window. As Crown Prince, he traveled openly and arranged for a significant number of people to protect him nearby, which naturally attracted the attention of many.
He knew this was a good opportunity to win the hearts of the people. Even if he viewed others as tools for his interests, he could not display such an attitude in public.
Clearing his throat, he said, "It's alright. I am very patient with those who contribute to the Sun-Moon Empire. If they contribute to the Sun-Moon Empire but do not receive rewards from the royal family, wouldn't that be disappointing for Huo Yuhao and the others? So I brought many good things to reward them.
Furthermore, I believe the researchers of Illustrious Virtue Hall have worked hard on studying soul guidance devices and have made invaluable contributions to the empire, so they should be considered heroes. Such individuals deserve improved treatment. I will propose this matter to my father shortly."
A look of surprise emerged on the Dean's face. Over the years, he had seen some royal relatives looking down on others when speaking to them. Although those individuals had noble blood, he privately disdained them.
Today was his first time meeting Xu Tianran, and he did not expect the Crown Prince to exhibit such a gracious attitude. Instead of being a high-minded royal, Xu Tianran seemed more like an elegant scholar.
To be honest, as for the salary increase, the dean was quite interested. After all, who would complain about having too many rare metals and gold soul coins?
The Dean of the Teaching Department praised, "Your Highness, you are truly a man of insight."
The other students and teachers also brightened up and began whispering excitedly among themselves. Despite the noise, Xu Tianran could easily hear that they were praising him.
Shrek Academy.
By the Sea God Lake.
Mu En looked at Xuan Zi and said, "Xuan Zi, under your leadership, our Shrek Academy not only set an unprecedented record of withdrawals in this Soul Fighting Competition but also allowed the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy to win the championship. After careful consideration over the past few days, I feel that you have failed in your duty."
Although Mu En claimed not to care about the ten thousand years of glory, his statement was predicated on the condition that the children were able to grow.
However, Xuan Zi's withdrawal from the competition left him utterly confused. He felt that Shrek Academy had lost the battle in this Soul Fighting Competition.
The Death God Envoy killed the students of Shrek Academy to vent his frustration and then left without incident.
The Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy won the championship, and their contestants would be warmly welcomed upon returning.
The only casualty was Shrek Academy.
Xuan Zi appeared somewhat upset, clasping his hands. "Mr. Mu, I cannot shirk my responsibility for this matter, so..."
"You don't want to resign again, do you?" Mu En observed Xuan Zi's thoughts and sighed. "Xuan Zi, I will not allow you to resign, no matter what. You should know this very well.
Even if Zhang Lexuan hadn't knelt outside the Sea God Pavilion to beg for mercy, I would still keep you.
After all, my health is deteriorating, and I probably won't live much longer. When that time comes, I will need you to protect Shrek Academy. You are the only level 98 Super Douluo in the academy, and you carry a heavy burden."
"Mr. Mu, how about I ask the Immortal Doctor Douluo to assist you?" A look of concern appeared on Xuan Zi's face.
Mu En shook his head. "No need; I know my own body well. After I pass, you will be the leader of the Sea God Pavilion.
However, because you have failed in your duty again, I will punish you. You will practice hard in seclusion, and you are not allowed to leave without my orders. I hope you can become an Ultimate Douluo soon."
In Mu En's opinion, Xuan Zi had good talent, but the recent accidents involving Zhang Lexuan's group of students greatly impacted him, making Xuan Zi depressed. As long as Xuan Zi practiced diligently in seclusion, the chances of him becoming an Ultimate Douluo should increase.
Evildemon Forest.
Kong Deming had captured a group of soul beasts to turn them into spirit souls. Considering his strength, capturing the soul beasts that the students needed was an easy task.
After all, the strongest student present was only a Soul King, and currently, there was no Six-Ring Soul Emperor among them, so the needed soul beasts were not particularly strong.
Xiao Hongchen looked at the struggling soul beasts on the ground and sighed, "I am still far from level 60, so I cannot participate in this spirit soul experiment. I can only be a spectator this time."
He felt a bit dejected. If he had obtained his soul ring later, he would have a ten-thousand-year-old spirit soul by now.
He was also puzzled as to why Jing Hongchen had directly given the 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo to Huo Yuhao.
After all, Huo Yuhao didn't need this embryo to awaken his second martial soul. As the owner of twin martial souls, if he required a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone, the Sun Moon Empire would undoubtedly send strong individuals to assist him in obtaining them.
However, upon learning that Huo Yuhao had established a spirit soul system and was willing to help various individuals obtain spirit souls, Xiao Hongchen could only conclude that his grandfather's decision was truly wise. Although he was proud, he was not foolish. The establishment of a spirit soul system would undoubtedly benefit the country and its people.
He stood to gain a great deal from it.
Huo Yuhao focused on the Thousand-Year Evil Eye soul beast in front of him.
The primary feature of this soul beast was a blood-red eye, and it had a pair of tentacles, which did not appear particularly appealing.
According to Kong Deming's previous research, the main attribute of this soul beast was fire, although it also possessed a small amount of spiritual attributes.
To be honest, persuading the Evil Eye soul beast to become someone else's spirit soul would not be easy, as its temperament was not particularly gentle.
However, this issue could be resolved using his soul skill, Imitation Illusion.
Jing Hongchen inquired, "Yuhao, is there anything I can help you with?"
Huo Yuhao replied, "Dean, please bring the student who picked this Evil Eye soul beast here. From now on, I will create a spirit soul for him. If the creation is successful, it will signify the beginning of a new era for the Douluo Continent."
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