Douluo: Wuhun Qimen Formation, control everything!

East exit of Shrek Academy.

A slight ripple appeared in the space, and a figure stumbled out in a disheveled state. It was Elder Xuan and Uncle Wang, whom Di Tian had casually sent back.

Wang Bo is alright, but his face is pale and his breathing is somewhat disordered.

Elder Xuan was completely devoid of his usual composure; his hair and beard were disheveled, and his robe was stained with dried blood—the wounds he had sustained while enduring Xiong Jun's attack.

"Asshole!!"

Before Elder Xuan had even landed steadily, he let out an angry roar, which shook the surrounding trees and startled countless birds into flight.

Some people who had just left the city couldn't help but look over here.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his soul power was uncontrollably dissipating, forming a terrifying shockwave.

He was genuinely furious. It was just an ordinary soul hunt, so why did it cause so much trouble?

If I had known this would happen, I would have preferred to have him capture the soul beast alive.

Although Wang Bo was furious, he knew that with his own strength, anything he said now would just be a display of impotent rage.

It would be better to settle things at home first, and then think about the next steps.

He gave Elder Xuan a deep look, said nothing, and vanished from the spot in a flash. He needed to return immediately to inform the Zhou family about this matter and mobilize all available resources.

Elder Xuan stood still, his chest heaving violently. He stomped his foot, and the ground cracked open. He transformed into a streak of light and rushed straight into the depths of Shrek Academy's inner courtyard.

A moment later, a voice filled with anger rang out over the entire Sea God Pavilion.

"All members of the Sea God Pavilion, proceed to the Sea God Pavilion immediately for a meeting!"

As the deputy head of the pavilion, Elder Xuan has this authority.

Jiang Nannan, who was cultivating on Poseidon Island, naturally heard this voice as well.

I had a strange feeling in my heart for no reason.

"Elder Xuan's voice? What happened? Why the urgency?" An old woman stopped what she was doing, her brows furrowed, but she still flew towards the Sea God Pavilion in a flash.

"What's wrong with Elder Xuan? Why is he so angry?"

"This anger... it's been so many years since I've heard Elder Xuan get this angry."

Figures rose into the sky from all parts of the inner courtyard and quickly converged on the golden ancient tree in the center of Seagod Island.

Everyone arrived in no time.

The atmosphere inside the council chamber of the Sea God Pavilion was somber.

A dozen or so people were already seated around the long oval conference table.

At this moment, these elders, who were usually unfazed even by the collapse of Mount Tai, all wore expressions of bewilderment.

Moon lay on the chair with his eyes closed, saying nothing.

He knew everything. He had already sent someone else to protect Zhou Xuan, but Di Tian personally intervened, something no one had expected.

The men he sent didn't dare get close, so he wasn't very clear about the details.

Elder Xuan's robes were torn in many places and stained with blood. His face was ashen and his eyes were bloodshot.

"Mr. Xuan!"

"What are you..."

Seeing Elder Xuan in this state, the elders present were all somewhat surprised. Was there anyone in the world who could make Elder Xuan so disheveled?
"Elder Xuan, could it be that we've run into that old bastard who can't be poisoned to death?"

With Elder Xuan's strength, apart from Poison Undying, no one else can imagine who could have forced him into such a predicament.

Elder Xuan shook his head, his voice hoarse, and walked to his seat.

"Sect Master, everyone, something terrible has happened!"

He looked around and then recounted the whole story in detail.

From their entry into the Star Dou Great Forest and their ambush by Xiong Jun, to the mysterious assassin's fatal blow, to Di Tian's sudden appearance, and finally Zhou Xuan being forcibly taken away by Di Tian...

As Elder Xuan narrated, the atmosphere in the council hall grew increasingly oppressive, and the temperature seemed to drop several degrees.

Moon had only known the general outline before, but now that he understood the whole story, his anger was rising uncontrollably.

He originally thought only Di Tian would take action, but he didn't expect there would be assassins involved!

He had already sent people to investigate, but they haven't found anything yet, so it seems the other party's methods are extraordinary.

When they heard that an assassin had attacked Zhou Xuan while Xiong Jun and Xuan Lao were locked in fierce combat, many of the elders revealed a chilling killing intent on their faces.

Moon's face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"How dare they! They actually dared to kill a disciple of Shrek Academy in the Star Dou Great Forest!" A hot-tempered elder suddenly stood up.

"And the target is that boy Zhou Xuan!"

"Investigate! We must find out who this assassin is and who is behind him!"

The elders present were well aware of Zhou Xuan's talent, but they didn't discuss it much because he was the sect leader's disciple, and everyone respected Zhou Xuan.

It's almost certain that he will be the next Sea God Pavilion Master. If something happens to Zhou Xuan, it will be an immeasurable loss for Shrek Academy.

When Elder Xuan mentioned the appearance of Di Tian, ​​the entire council hall fell into a deathly silence.

Di Tian!

"Di Tian... why did he suddenly appear? And why did he take Zhou Xuan away?" an elder asked in a dry voice.

"Sit down, everyone." Moon raised his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

Zhou Xuan was his disciple, and he was more anxious than anyone else when Zhou Xuan got into trouble, but he also knew that being anxious was useless.

Everyone took a deep breath, forcing themselves to calm down.

"Ditian..."

The elders present were all renowned figures in their youth, yet they still felt a heavy pressure when faced with this name.

Shrek Academy is located near the Star Dou Great Forest, and they all know what those two things represent.

Why did he take Zhou Xuan away?

"Yes, soul beasts and humans have always been irreconcilable enemies, and Di Tian hasn't left the core area for a long time. How could this happen so suddenly?"

"Please give the order, Lord Pavilion Master. We are willing to accompany you to the Starry Sky Realm to demand our people from Emperor Tian!"

The Star Dou Great Forest has Di Tian, ​​but doesn't Shrek Academy also have Elder Mu?

Mu En slowly opened his eyes. His previously cloudy eyes were now clear. He raised his hand and pressed down lightly.

The noisy council chamber fell silent instantly.

“Di Tian’s strength is far beyond what you imagine.” Mu En’s voice was not loud and was very calm. “If I were young, I might still have a fighting chance, but now, I am no match for him.”

Upon hearing this, all the senior scholars fell silent.

In their hearts, Mu En was already an almost invincible existence. Even he said he wasn't entirely confident. Just how strong was Di Tian?

The anger on Elder Xuan's face subsided slightly. "Sect Master, then... are we just going to stand by and watch Zhou Xuan fall into Di Tian's hands? And do nothing about it?" Elder Xuan's voice carried a hint of resentment.

The person was lost because of him. If he just lets it go like this, it will definitely become a demon in his heart.

Mu En's gaze swept over everyone present, finally landing on Elder Xuan: "Of course, the person must be saved."

“Zhou Xuan is my disciple. No matter the cost, I will bring him back. But there’s no need for everyone to go. Shrek Academy still needs you.”

“However,” Mu En changed the subject, “this matter is of utmost importance and we must not act rashly. Since Di Tian did not kill him on the spot, Zhou Xuan should be safe for the time being.”

Moreover, he did not sense that the dragon scale he gave Zhou Xuan had been activated, which proved that he still had time.

"Shao Zhe, you'll have to take care of things at the academy from now on."

Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly: "Don't worry, teacher."

Then, Moon called out the names of several elders and made arrangements for them one by one, leaving no detail unattended.

As everyone listened to Moon's arrangements, a strange feeling gradually arose in their hearts.

The arrangements made by the Pavilion Master sound... like he's making his final arrangements.

Especially Elder Xuan, who had been in Mu'en for many years and knew Mu'en's temperament best.

Moon's calmness at this moment only made him feel a sense of impending storm.

"Sect Master, you..." Elder Xuan hesitated, wanting to ask Mu En if he planned to go to the Star Dou Great Forest in person.

Mu En waved his hand, interrupting Elder Xuan: "Xuanzi, after I leave, you will be the next Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion. If Zhou Xuan can return, he will be the successor of the Sea God Pavilion."

As for the rest of you, each of you should perform your duties, safeguard the foundation of the academy, and must not let external disturbances throw you into disarray.

His gaze was profound, as if he could see through everything: "As for the Star Dou Great Forest, I will go there alone. But before that, the stability of the academy is of paramount importance."

Silence fell once again in the council chamber.

"Sect Master." Someone tried to persuade him further, but Mu En interrupted them.

He stood up, and his hunched figure appeared unusually upright at that moment.

"Everyone, disperse," he said calmly, then turned and walked out of the council hall. This time, he did not use his cane.

The elders watched as Moon's figure disappeared through the door, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

Once the Pavilion Master has made a decision, there's no way they can change his mind.

Moreover, although this journey is dangerous, it is not necessarily a death sentence.

After all, Di Tian didn't kill Zhou Xuan immediately, and no one knew what he was thinking.

The core area of ​​the Star Forest.

"What gave you the idea that becoming a god would change the fate of the soul beast race?"

Di Tian's deep black eyes suddenly sharpened.

"Human, are you testing my patience?"

"Senior Di Tian, ​​I am merely stating a possibility."

He paused, meeting God's gaze that seemed to pierce through him: "Do you think that even if you successfully ascend to godhood, the restrictions imposed on soul beasts by the divine realm will disappear?"

He shook his head: "There's more than one god who doesn't, and if you're the only soul beast among all the gods, you know what the outcome will be, right?"

The God Realm will not allow soul beasts to become gods. Even if Di Tian were to succeed by chance, he would still be ganged up on by himself.

Zhou Xuan countered, "Senior, have you ever considered that the predicament of the soul beast race might not be solely due to the lack of a deity, but rather that this world and its rules have been unfair to soul beasts from the very beginning?"
Humans need spirit beasts to become stronger, but spirit beasts don't need to eat humans to become stronger. Do you think this is fair?

Although Zhou Xuan is indeed human, isn't this a case of having to bow one's head when under someone's roof?
We have to say something nice, otherwise what if Di Tian just crushes him to death?

“Injustice?” Di Tian pondered these two words.

How could he not know that heaven and earth are unjust?

Moreover, soul beasts must undergo a life-or-death tribulation every 100,000 years, and the strength they gain through hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation can be achieved by humans in a few decades through soul rings.

However, in his mind, becoming a god meant that he could protect the soul beast race, and at least protect the Star Dou Great Forest without any problem.

"Once I become a god, I can protect my race. Humans will no longer dare to hunt soul beasts easily. My race will then be able to recuperate and regain its ancient glory!"

Zhou Xuan shook his head slightly: "Protection? As long as soul beasts remain a 'resource' for human cultivation, as long as this set of rules remains unchanged, the conflict will never stop."

"Gods cannot easily descend to the mortal realm. You cannot protect them, nor can you stop every human being who aspires to become stronger."

Di Tian's expression gradually darkened.

He had considered these issues, but his long-held obsession with them made him subconsciously ignore them.

He's lived too long; he needs some belief to sustain him.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and re-examined the human in front of him.

"What was the method you just mentioned for changing the fate of the Soul Beast race?"

Zhou Xuan felt a little more at ease, finally getting to the point.

"Senior, the change I'm talking about cannot be achieved overnight, nor can it be accomplished by one person alone. It requires a gradual approach."

"The conflict between soul beasts and humans stems from the fact that humans need soul rings to become stronger, and humans need to hunt soul beasts to gain power, while soul beasts have no choice but to fight back in order to survive. It's a vicious cycle."

Di Tian's dark eyes were deep and unfathomable; he naturally understood these principles.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Zhou Xuan held up one finger: "The first step is substitution, or rather, relief."

"Relieve it? How can I relieve it?"

Zhou Xuan didn't take it seriously and continued, "I call this new path—the Soul Spirit."

"Soul?"

"Soul beasts are not like humans; their strength comes entirely from themselves. As far as I know, humans who have transformed from 100,000-year-old soul beasts do not need to hunt soul beasts to obtain soul rings."

This indicates that the spirit rings of spirit beasts do not originate from their physical bodies, but rather from their souls.

"A soul spirit is a special means of preserving the soul of a soul beast completely. Humans can obtain soul rings by fusing with a soul spirit and forming a symbiotic relationship. Moreover, a soul spirit can obtain multiple soul rings, which can at least slow down the death rate of the soul beast."

"Leaving aside whether your method is feasible or not, won't the soul beast still die in the same way?"

“Indeed, but this will at least alleviate the situation. Otherwise, at this rate of killing, how long do you think it will take for the soul beasts to become extinct?”

Di Tian fell silent. He didn't know either, but it was something that could be foreseen sooner or later.

Human development is happening at an incredibly fast pace.

Zhou Xuan continued, "Moreover, this is also part of the first step. Since humans need spirit rings to become stronger, who says that human spirit rings must come from spirit beasts?"

"What do you mean?"

"I wonder if Lord Di Tian has ever heard of divinely bestowed soul rings?"

Di Tian truly knew this. So-called divinely bestowed spirit rings were spirit rings granted to humans by the gods. These spirit rings did not require hunting spirit beasts and were often extremely powerful. (End of Chapter)