Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 228 Jing Hongchen's Visit

Zhou Sichen had just arrived outside the Poseidon Pavilion. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing a salty and humid smell, which made the corners of his clothes rustle.

He was looking up at the solemn and majestic building of Poseidon Pavilion when he felt a strange fluctuation in the air around him.

In the Sea of ​​Spirits, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's originally lazy voice suddenly became tense, and he reminded urgently: "Si Chen, there is a Titled Douluo hiding in the dark and sneaked into Shrek Academy. I have never seen this Titled Douluo, so he should be from outside."

When Zhou Sichen heard this, his heart suddenly tightened, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Almost subconsciously, he looked up at the clear sky.

The sun was shining and the sky was cloudless, but he was keenly aware of the danger hidden beneath the light.

After a moment, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, and there was a bit of confidence and fearlessness in that smile.

The next moment, a soft light appeared in the space, and the figure of Old Xuan appeared quietly, standing firmly in front of Zhou Sichen.

Xuan Lao's deep eyes flashed with wisdom and majesty. His gaze was like a sharp sword, looking into the distance, and he said coldly: "Since you are here, don't be sneaky, come out."

As he spoke, he grabbed in the air with his right hand, and his soul power surged like a boiling flame.

Suddenly, a huge crystal yellow hand slowly emerged in the air, and each finger seemed to contain terrifying power.

The big hand opened with a terrifying fluctuation of soul power, like a super bomb about to explode, and suddenly grabbed in one direction.

In an instant, the air in that direction seemed to be torn apart by a pair of invisible giant hands, and countless tiny black space cracks appeared, like a ferocious giant mouth.

At this extremely tense moment, a pale golden light lit up, and the halo rippled gently as it expanded outward, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, with an indescribable elegance.

The distorted light patterns and Xuan Lao's grabbing hand canceled each other out at the same time. Where the forces collided, the air seemed to solidify, and a figure slowly emerged from that direction.

The man was not tall but very fat, and his whole body was like a small hill.

The gorgeous black robe was embroidered with gold patterns, and the gold thread sparkled coldly in the sunlight, as if telling of the owner's extraordinaryness.

It was Jing Hongchen, the head of Mingde Hall.

"Master Xuan, this is not the way to treat guests." Jing Hongchen put his hands behind his back and smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, hiding a bit of shrewdness and calculation.

"It's you? Jing Hongchen." Old Xuan was also surprised. Although he could feel that the person coming was very strong, the soul power fluctuations emanating from his body could even compete with him.

But he never expected that the person who came was the master of Mingde Hall who was extremely powerful in the Sun and Moon Empire.

There are three top soul master forces on the mainland, namely Shrek, the Body Sect, and the Mingde Hall of Sun and Moon.

As the head of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen actually dared to enter Shrek Academy alone?
This was unexpected for Xuanzi. Isn't this old guy afraid of being killed in Shrek?
"Master Xuan, you shouldn't be surprised." Jing Hongchen smiled slightly, with a bit of complacency and arrogance in his smile: "You Shrek students asked for something from Mingde Hall, so I had to come here in person to get it, and by the way, pay a visit to Master Xuan and Shrek Academy."

He deliberately emphasized the word "visit" with a hint of provocation.

Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan smiled calmly, his smile showing the calmness and confidence accumulated over the years: "In that case, you are a guest, please come in."

As he spoke, he turned around and walked towards the Sea God Pavilion, his steps were steady and powerful, as if the ground under his feet was not the ground, but the territory he controlled.

Zhou Sichen followed behind Master Xuan silently without saying a word.

His eyes never relaxed, observing his surroundings vigilantly, and the soul power in his body was quietly circulating, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Logically speaking, now that Ma Xiaotao has not been attacked by the evil fire, Jing Hongchen has no reason to cooperate with the Holy Spirit Church, so why did he come to Shrek?
It can't be that it's really just for the eighth-level soul guide weapon, the Sword of Judgment, right?
Looking at the backs of Master Xuan and Zhou Sichen, Jing Hongchen did not follow them immediately.

He was surprised when he was discovered. With his original hidden soul guide, he was confident that as long as he did not take any action, no one in this world would be able to discover him.

That hidden soul guide device had cost him countless efforts, and it combined the most advanced technology and soul guide techniques of the Sun-Moon Empire, but now it was useless in front of Elder Xuan.

What he didn't expect was that Master Xuan actually invited him to enter the Poseidon Pavilion, because in his opinion, the Poseidon Pavilion would be easier to enter than to exit!

This is Shrek Academy after all. Although he has enough trump cards, Shrek Academy has been famous for thousands of years and is like a stabilizing force among the three kingdoms of the original Douluo Continent.

It was precisely because of Shrek that the Sun-Moon Empire was so cautious that they dared not act rashly even though they had enough savings.

Elder Xuan walked to the gate of Poseidon Pavilion, turned around and looked at Yan Hongchen jokingly: "What? The dignified Master of Mingde Hall dare not enter the gate of our Poseidon Pavilion? If so, then what are you doing here?"

His words were like a sharp blade, piercing straight into Jing Hongchen's self-esteem.

Jing Hongchen raised his eyebrows. When it comes to arrogance, he is number one, and no one would dare to claim to be second.

Provoked by Master Xuan at this moment, Jing Hongchen laughed out loud, his laughter was full of unruly and heroic spirit. He strode towards the Poseidon Pavilion.

Walking into the first floor of Poseidon Pavilion, Jing Hongchen looked calm on the surface, but his heart was already in turmoil.

His eyes scanned everywhere eagerly, not missing any corner, and surprise flashed in his eyes from time to time.

The Poseidon Pavilion is quiet and profound, and the air seems to be filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

The neatly arranged fragments of soul guides, ancient books, and the faintly visible soul power patterns on the walls all speak of the profound heritage of Shrek Academy.

Obviously, he has seen the extraordinary nature of Poseidon Pavilion.

Old Xuan walked with steady steps to the golden tree chair on the side of the first floor and sat down. His movements were neither hurried nor slow, showing his composure.

He made a gesture of invitation to Jing Hongchen. It seemed simple and casual, but it actually contained a deep meaning, as if announcing to Jing Hongchen that this was his home court.

Jing Hongchen was not polite either. With a seemingly gentle smile on his face, but actually hiding a sharp edge, he sat down opposite to Old Xuan.

Neither of them spoke first, they just sat there quietly looking at each other.

For a moment, the air on the first floor of Poseidon Pavilion seemed to be solidified, and it was so oppressive that it made people feel breathless.

The auras of Master Xuan and Jing Hongchen are somewhat similar, both are very heavy.

But the difference is that Xuan Lao’s heaviness is like the vast earth, with a solid foundation, as if it can carry everything in the world, giving people a sense of solidity and reliability.

The heaviness of Jing Hongchen comes from a kind of depression that is on the verge of erupting at any time, like a volcano about to erupt, making people feel vaguely uneasy.

Zhou Sichen sat in his seat, his expression as calm as a bottomless lake, quietly watching the two old men wrestle with each other.

He folded his hands on his knees, his whole body aura was restrained, as if he had merged into one with the surrounding environment. The two old men seemed to ignore him and just stared at each other without saying a word.

After a long time, Elder Xuan was the first to break the silence. He smiled faintly, and that smile carried a hint of knowing everything:

"It seems that soul guides can indeed help soul masters to a certain extent. You are only at level ninety-three, but you can sit comfortably in front of me."

Jing Hongchen smiled slightly, that smile was full of confidence and complacency: "I always believe that the research on soul guides has just entered the initial stage, and the future world will definitely belong to soul guides."

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes flashing with fanaticism, as if he had already seen the day when soul guides would dominate the world.

"One day, when soul guides no longer rely on the soul power of soul masters as a driving force, then the profession of soul master will eventually be eliminated. I wonder if Master Xuan believes this."

After hearing Jing Hongchen's words, Zhou Sichen's heart moved slightly, and his first impression of Jing Hongchen also improved a lot. Based on these words, as long as Jing Hongchen is given enough time and support, he may really have the hope of making more innovations.

Zhou Sichen’s first thought was not how to kill Jing Hongchen, but to pull him into his own camp and let him devote himself to the study of soul guides.

If we could develop battle armor in this era, unifying the continent would not be a problem at all.

You can even start the continental battle ahead of time and bring the entire Douluo Star under your command.

However, these are still too far away for Zhou Sichen at the moment, and are just an idea now.

Facing Jing Hongchen's words, Xuan Lao had a cold expression, with a hint of disdain in his eyes: "Whether I believe it or not, you won't see that day anyway."

Facing Xuan Lao's attitude, Jing Hongchen seemed very casual. He leaned back in his chair and crossed his hands on his chest: "It doesn't matter whether I can see it or not. As long as this inevitability eventually appears in my Sun Moon Empire, it's enough."

He raised his chin slightly, his eyes full of pride: "And I believe it will definitely appear in my Sun Moon Empire. Whether it is Xingluo, Tianhun, Douling, or your Shrek Academy, they are really far behind in soul guides."

After Jing Hongchen said this, he stared at Xuan Lao closely with a hint of provocation in his eyes, as if waiting for Xuan Lao's rebuttal.

But to Jing Hongchen's surprise, Elder Xuan just nodded calmly: "You are right."

Jing Hongchen's expression froze, and the endless rebuttal he had prepared was instantly stuck in his throat. He didn't expect that Master Xuan would actually admit it directly.

He was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Elder Xuan looked at Zhou Sichen at the end of the long table, his eyes full of love and expectation: "Sichen is not only catching up with Elder Mu in martial arts talent, but even surpassing Elder Mu. He also has a strong interest in soul guides."

He paused for a moment, and turned his gaze to Jing Hongchen again, "In the past few years, Shrek has also seen some aspects of soul guides that cannot be matched by martial spirits, so I now also think that the development of soul guides is very necessary, but not necessarily for your Sun Moon Empire."

When he heard the word "Old Mu", Jing Hongchen's pupils suddenly shrank slightly. The subtle change was fleeting, but it still revealed his inner shock.

Although he had never had the honor of witnessing Moon, the once-famous Dragon God Douluo, he had already heard of his legendary deeds that had been circulating on the Douluo Continent for a long time.

The name Moon alone is like the blazing sun hanging high in the sky, shining brightly and intimidating everyone.

The reason why he ignored the risk and personally stepped into the dangerous place of Shrek Academy this time was not only because he wanted to take back the Sword of Judgment that was taken away by Shrek Academy.

The most important purpose is to secretly test whether the elusive Dragon God Douluo is still alive.

After all, the existence of an unrivaled strong man is enough to become the key weight that influences the situation of the entire continent.

When Jing Hongchen heard Xuanzi mention the name Mu Lao, he was instantly attracted as if by a magnet. All his attention was firmly grasped, and he completely ignored the fact that Zhou Sichen's talent was even greater than Mu Lao.

In his opinion, even though Zhou Sichen was extremely talented, it would still take a long time for him to grow to the point where he could shake up the continent's structure.

After all, it takes time for a seedling to grow into a towering tree.

But a living Dragon God Douluo who is still in peak condition has a completely different meaning.

In the past hundred years or so, the strongest person in Shrek Academy has always been Xuanzi, the ninety-eighth level Super Douluo, who has already made all parties in awe.

If Dragon God Douluo were still alive, it would be like adding countless sharp spikes to an originally indestructible fortress. The horror of Shrek Academy would increase exponentially, becoming a towering mountain that even the Sun and Moon Empire would find difficult to cross.

Jing Hongchen couldn't hold back his anxiety, and asked without hesitation: "I heard from my two grandchildren that Zhou Sichen is the son of Senior Dragon God Douluo. Judging from Zhou Sichen's age, Dragon God Douluo should still be alive, right?"

His voice seemed steady, but it rose slightly at the end, revealing the nervousness and anticipation in his heart.

Hearing Jing Hongchen's blunt and naked rhetoric, Xuanzi couldn't help but sneer. His laughter was full of disdain and ridicule, as if he was mocking Jing Hongchen's self-importance:

"I knew that you, little toad, came here with a purpose. Yes, it's okay to tell you the truth. Old Mu is in good health. If your Sun Moon Empire has any ambitions, I guess I'll have to endure it for a while."

When talking about Mr. Mu, Xuan Zi straightened his back, his eyes revealing unquestionable confidence and pride.

Faced with Xuanzi's ruthless and complacent provocation, Jing Hongchen's expression froze slightly.

But as the saying goes, seeing is believing, hearing is not. Jing Hongchen would not believe it so easily based on Xuanzi's casual words.

He thought to himself that this might just be Xuanzi's bluff to intimidate the Sun and Moon Empire.

Jing Hongchen's mind turned, and a false smile instantly appeared on his face. He cupped his hands, and said in a humble tone but with hidden intentions: "I have always admired Dragon God Douluo for a long time. I wonder if I can have a chance to meet him. If I am lucky enough to see the face of Dragon God Douluo, the Sword of Judgment will be my meeting gift."

He was calculating in his mind, thinking that if he could take this opportunity to find out the truth, he would not hesitate to give up the Sword of Judgment.

Hearing this, Xuan Zi raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of teasing and mockery: "Oh, you are really calculating, you want to see Mr. Mu with just an eighth-level soul guide?"

"Then I will give you a ninth-level soul guide, and you will stand at the entrance of Shrek Academy and let the students get to know you, the head of Mingde Hall, one by one. How about that?"

Xuan Zi's words were like sharp daggers, piercing Jing Hongchen's vital points, and every word was filled with undisguised contempt.

The powerful Master of Mingde Hall is going to be admired like a monkey by the students of Shrek Academy?
Faced with Xuanzi's aggressiveness, Jing Hongchen felt a surge of blood rushing to his forehead, and the anger in his heart was like a lit powder barrel, burning fiercely.

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, but his reason kept reminding him that when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. If he lost his temper at this moment, he would be the only one to suffer.

But on second thought, Jing Hongchen was secretly shocked. A ninth-level soul guide device?

Could it be that Shrek Academy really has a ninth-level soul instructor?

At the beginning, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen described to him the seventh-level soul guide used by Zhou Sichen, its exquisite structure, and unprecedented design concept.

In order to produce a seventh-level soul guide of that quality, one must have at least the level of a peak eighth-level soul guide, and must be specialized in the field of soul guide armor.

Otherwise, even some well-known ninth-level soul masters would find it difficult to create such a sophisticated full-body soul guide "alien" armor.

Jing Hongchen's eyelids trembled slightly, and he had a plan in mind. He gritted his teeth and seemed to have made some kind of resolution: "If Elder Xuan can really come up with a ninth-level soul guide, I don't want this old face today!"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and his eyes flashed with madness. Since Xuan Zi dared to provoke him like this, he wanted to see if the other party was really confident.

After being bullied by Xuanzi for so long, Jing Hongchen also wanted to fight back to disgust Xuanzi.

Because he knew in his heart that even if Shrek really had a ninth-level soul guide, he would never give it to him so easily.

This is nothing more than a psychological game of mutual testing and competition.

Xuan Zi's smile froze in an instant, as if someone had suddenly grabbed his throat, and a trace of barely perceptible embarrassment flashed across his face.

But he was a veteran after all, and he quickly regained his composure and said indifferently: "Come on, your face is not worth a ninth-level soul guide of mine."

Although Xuan Zi's tone remained firm, there was a hint of lack of confidence in it.

Seeing this, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but snorted and laughed, his laughter was full of pride and ridicule: "I'm afraid that you, Xuan Lao, can't take it out. No problem, if you are willing to stand in front of the door of Mingde Hall for a day, I can give you one."

He straightened his back, as if he had finally regained some ground. There was a provocative gleam in his eyes, and he vowed to compete with Xuan Zi.

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