Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 199 Continued Assessment
Cai Yue'er's face was ashen, her fingers almost crushing the sandalwood armrest, the bluish-white knuckles revealing her fury.

As a senior member of the Sea God Pavilion, how could she have ever suffered such humiliation? Gula's threat was like a sharp thorn in her heart—if the price of soul spirits really doubled because of today's events, Shrek Academy's millennia-old reputation would be ruined in her hands.

The important thing is that she is certain that if Gula really does what he says, her future students will definitely curse her to death.

Soul spirits are already very expensive. If the price doubles, the scions of noble families won't be afraid, but ordinary soul masters will definitely go bankrupt.

But she just couldn't swallow this insult. How could Leng Yaozhu let a junior manipulate her? Even if Gula was her personal disciple and the future deputy tower master, it was too absurd for him to openly oppose Shrek Academy like this.

She selectively ignored the fact that Gula was only targeting her, and her gilded earrings drew chaotic arcs in the air with her rapid breathing.

“Sigh…” The old man in red quietly opened his communicator and sent a message to the Sea God Pavilion. He knew his colleague’s temper all too well. Back when Yun Ming rejected her love, Cai Yue’er caused a huge scene on Sea God Island and ran off to cause a lot of trouble, forcing the academy to send someone to bring her back.

He said that Cai Yue'er shouldn't have been allowed to preside over the assessment, and now she's in an awkward position.

The person arrived very quickly. In less than ten seconds, a beautiful woman with emerald green hair bound with silver vines, wearing a long dress embroidered with angel wings and with vines and necklaces faintly visible on her smooth shoulders, entered the room.

Holy Spirit Douluo, Ya Li.

She is hailed as the most beautiful woman in Douluo Continent, a level 99 healing-type Limit Douluo, the vice pavilion master of the Sea God Pavilion, and the dean of the inner academy.

"Yue'er."

When Cai Yue'er saw Ya Li, she guessed that someone had informed her. She turned around and glared at the old man in red, then looked at Ya Li and called out, "Sister Ya Li."

She loves Ya Li's husband, Yun Ming, the master of the Sea God Pavilion, and is envious, jealous and hateful of Ya Li. However, Ya Li surpasses her in every aspect and has even sacrificed herself to save hundreds of thousands of people, which makes her admire her from the bottom of her heart. But because of her love for Yun Ming, she is conflicted.

After hearing the red-robed elder's telepathic message, Ya Li nodded slightly, "Yue'er, I'll take over the next assessment."

Cai Yue'er was unconvinced, but when she saw Ya Li's gentle yet serious gaze, she looked away.

Ya Li saw the bloodstains at Tang Wulin's mouth, then released a healing soul power to help Tang Wulin recover from his injuries.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Tang Wulin sincerely thanked him, feeling that this Your Majesty was more than ten times more pleasing to the eye than Cai Yue'er.

Ya Li smiled and said, "Hello children, I am Ya Li, the Dean of the Inner Academy and the Holy Spirit Douluo. Yue'er acted rudely, and I apologize to you on her behalf. The academy will punish her accordingly."

Cai Yue'er opened her mouth: "On what grounds are you being punished..."

The old man in red used his soul power to gag Cai Yue'er, ignoring her angry glare, and innocently gestured to Ya Li with his eyes.

Tang Wulin exchanged glances with his companions. He was used to getting injured and didn't care much about it. His main concern was whether Gu Yue had been wronged.

Gu Yue shook his head; the dragon didn't care how the insects hopped around at its feet.

"Give Holy Spirit Douluo some face, I'll forgive her." Gula chuckled, his black hem fluttering even without wind. He deliberately glanced at Cai Yue'er's trembling fingertips, pleased to see a hint of helplessness flash between the Holy Spirit Douluo's brows.

Faced with Gula adding fuel to the fire, Cai Yue'er would rather let Gula continue to target her than seek forgiveness because of Ya Li.

Women, no matter what, always like to make comparisons.

Especially in front of a "love rival," even though Yun Ming doesn't have a place for her in his heart.

Regardless, Cai Yue'er lost miserably. Ya Li smiled slightly, giving off a warm and welcoming feeling: "Then I thank you on Yue'er's behalf."

Gula nodded, feeling that Yali was also a cunning person. He didn't believe that Yali didn't know that Cai Yue'er had a crush on her husband. These words were completely hitting her in the heart.

Women are all petty.

He needs to be more careful in the future.

"The friendship between the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy should not be damaged by personal feelings. This is the intention of Yun Ming, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion."

Ya Li's voice was like melting snow in early spring, yet it made Cai Yue'er feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave. When those emerald eyes looked over, she seemed to have turned back into the helpless junior schoolmate she was a hundred years ago in front of Yun Ming.

Due to various love-hate entanglements in the previous generation, Shrek Academy and Spirit Tower, which were once close, gradually drifted apart. Yun Ming and Ya Li had long intended to ease their relationship, and Gula and Gu Yue's arrival was just in time.

Tang Wulin touched his completely healed chest, feeling the gentle warmth of spring rain, which contrasted sharply with Dean Cai's aggressive attitude, making him feel an irresistible goodwill towards Shrek Academy, raising his favorability from ninety-nine to one hundred.

"Let's continue the assessment."

Ya Li's voice was still gentle and soothing, but Cai Yue'er was full of resentment, and no one paid any attention to her.

Does anyone have any objections to the rating?

Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan shook their heads, saying that, to be honest, their scores were not a big problem.

Ya Li smiled gently: "Alright then, Gu Yue's four elemental control is perfect. Are you sure you don't want to come to the inner courtyard?"

Gu Yue shook his head.

“Alright.” Yali didn’t insist, her eyes stopping Cai Yue’er from speaking. “Gula, it’s your turn to show off your talent.”

She smiled. Normally, the external examinations wouldn't bother her, but this time was different.

First, since Gula had used his soul as a threat, Shrek Academy had to give an explanation no matter what. Second, she and Yun Ming had already heard about Gula from Zang Xin and Cao Dezhi—that he was suspected to be a reincarnation of a god.

Under the fusion skill of the two quasi-gods, Yun Ming and Ya Li learned the truth about how the plane prevented soul masters from becoming gods. Based on his own situation, Yun Ming immediately believed 90% of it, and he would only know the remaining 10% after meeting Gula.

Gula was in a good mood, unaware of the shock that the fusion skill of the two quasi-gods would bring him.

"Twin Martial Souls, the First Martial Soul, the Ultimate Earth, the Ultimate Fire, mastering the sword intent of the earth. The place where the innate domain ends."

Gula demonstrated each move, but didn't mention that the Land of the End was immune to water element attacks. Although many of Poseidon's moves didn't require water elements, they could still counter him to some extent. He would most likely be seen as a thorn in Tang San's side, so it was better to keep a low profile. This was also why he often used the Celebi spirit.

"Second Martial Soul, the ultimate wood-type Martial Soul of the Spiritual type, specializing in manipulating and controlling plants, Domain Soul Skill: Boundless Forest Sea, First Soul Spirit... Golden Tree."

Yali was slightly surprised: "The spirit of the Golden Tree?"

Yali originally belonged to the Federation and had no idea that the Spirit Pagoda had the spirit of the Golden Tree. She couldn't help but look at the old man in red.

The old man in red shook his head; he didn't know either.

Gula explained, "The spirit of the Golden Tree came from seven hundred years ago. It was cultivated by the Spirit Pagoda using a branch containing the essence of the Golden Tree, which was obtained by exchanging two 100,000-year-old soul bones."

(End of this chapter)