Douluo Continent: The Twin Sons of the Styx River, Shaking the World and Destroying the Heavens

Chapter 159 The Exchange Meeting Ends

Time flies, the sun and the moon flies.

Now, time flies, and the exchange between the two sides has come to an end.

Beibei looked around at his former dormitory, a hint of melancholy on his face, because he was about to leave the academy and return to Shrek Academy. Once he returned to Shrek Academy, he would see those familiar faces.

It's time to go back now.

"Beibei! Wait a minute!" A hurried male voice came from behind, interrupting Beibei's thoughts. He stopped and turned around to see Ye Xiaosheng running towards him.

"Brother Sheng, are you all packed?" Bei Bei asked proactively. Ye Xiaosheng was a senior student who came to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy with him for the exchange program. As a sixth-level Soul Master in the Inner Academy, he always liked to show his senior demeanor, and he was used to taking the lead in any group activities.

Ever since the theft incident involving Teacher Fan Yu and He Cai Tou was exposed, the exchange students from Shrek Academy have faced much scrutiny and even deliberate harassment at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Thanks to Ye Xiaosheng's frequent interventions to resolve these conflicts, Bei Bei has even been willing to address him respectfully as "Brother Sheng" at his request. Although this senior is somewhat competitive, he is fundamentally a kind-hearted person.

Ye Xiaosheng nodded with a smile: "Everything's packed. Let's hurry back to the academy. I wonder if Dean Qian will throw us a welcome banquet?"

“I think it’s quite possible. Dean Qian has always taken good care of the students,” Bei Bei replied.

“That’s true, after all, Dean Qian has always been very kind to everyone,” Ye Xiaosheng said thoughtfully. “By the way, I heard that Riyue is preparing a farewell ceremony. Should we wake up the others now and go attend together?”

Beibei agreed and then split up with Ye Xiaosheng. Soon, knocking echoed through the dormitory building, and before long, all the Shrek exchange students were ready to go, and the group headed towards the academy square.

From afar, the plaza was already teeming with people. The teachers and students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, seeing the Shrek Seven Devils approaching, spontaneously made way for them. As Bei Bei and the others walked along this makeshift "path" to the center of the plaza, scattered applause began to ring out.

Jing Hongchen, dressed in the magnificent robes of the Mingde Hall Master, stepped forward with his signature amiable smile. His voice was loud and infectious, praising everything from the Shrek exchange students' diligence to the profound significance of the exchange between the two schools.

But anyone with a discerning eye could tell that these praises were nothing more than carefully crafted platitudes—while deliberately elevating the Shrek students, he also emphasized between the lines how advanced the educational philosophy of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was, as if the growth of these young people was entirely due to the academy's cultivation.

The lengthy speech lasted for quite some time, and many Shrek students began to yawn discreetly. Just as everyone was getting a little tired, Jing Hongchen stopped speaking at the right moment, a sly glint in his eyes: "Today's farewell party also has a very important guest in attendance—please welcome His Highness the Crown Prince!"

With a series of synchronized footsteps, heavily armored soldiers surged into the square like a tide, their cold metallic gleam and chilling aura filling the air. Immediately afterward, two wheelchairs were slowly pushed forward, and Crown Prince Xu Tianran sat upright within one, his legs crippled yet radiating an undeniable air of authority.

The Shrek exchange students instantly perked up, and Bei Bei couldn't help but turn her gaze to this legendary figure. As the most promising heir to the throne, Xu Tianran had long been regarded as a potential threat to peace within Shrek Academy's curriculum. Thinking of this, alarm bells rang in Bei Bei's mind—this gentle-smiling man before her might be the key variable in the future situation of Douluo Continent.

Everyone bowed respectfully; in this delicate moment before a complete break, etiquette served as a final buffer. Xu Tianran scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering briefly on Bei Bei and Ye Xiaosheng: "I've long admired the Shrek exchange students. After today's farewell, I fear we'll rarely have the chance to meet again."

"Your Highness is too kind," Ye Xiaosheng responded instinctively, but felt inexplicably uneasy under the other's gaze. Behind this unusual enthusiasm, there must be a deeper calculation.

"Geniuses should not be buried." Xu Tianran's voice suddenly became more forceful, and his wheelchair rolled forward half a meter. "If you are willing to stay in Sun and Moon, titles, wealth, and soul tools are all at your request. I will grant them all." A barely perceptible glint of sinister intent flashed in his eyes. This recruitment was just a facade; the real game had already been quietly played in the shadows.

Because given their personalities, they wouldn't agree; everything they did was just empty words. Ye Xiaosheng bowed respectfully, his words earnest: "We are deeply grateful for Your Highness's kindness, but we were born in the Douluo Three Kingdoms and have been nurtured by Shrek Academy since childhood. Our homesickness is hard to sever, and we truly cannot accept this kind offer." He straightened his back, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the tense expression on his companion's face, knowing that his polite refusal might have crossed the other party's bottom line.

Xu Tianran simply smiled and waved his hand, showing no sign of displeasure at being rejected: "It's only natural; it would seem like I'm making things difficult for you."

He then inquired about the customs and culture of Shrek Academy, discussing everything from soul tool research to strange tales of the continent, his every gesture exuding royal elegance. The teachers and students watching in the square whispered among themselves, praising the Crown Prince's affability and generosity. A quarter of an hour later, Xu Tianran lightly tapped the armrest of his wheelchair, stood up, and smiled, "That's all for today. I wish you all a safe journey home." At his signal, armored soldiers quickly formed ranks, escorting the wheelchair procession slowly away. Only when the footsteps completely faded did the Shrek academy members' tense nerves relax slightly. Only Bei Bei, watching the departing figure, felt alarm bells ringing in her heart—this seemingly ordinary conversation was more like the calm before the storm.

Jing Hongchen naturally wasn't going alone; he brought a whole group of Soul Masters with him, plus himself and Ye Yulin. It shouldn't be a problem, right?

Maple Leaf City, a city located on the border of the Star Luo Empire, is currently hosting an important meeting.

Jing Hongchen's purpose in coming here was to complete the handover of exchange students with Shrek Academy.

As time passed, Jing Hongchen arrived in Maple Leaf City. He saw Yan Shaozhe and the others already waiting there, and after a few pleasantries, they got down to business.

Jing Hongchen led the exchange students sent by Shrek Academy to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy out one by one. At the same time, Shrek Academy also handed over the exchange students from the Sun Moon Empire. After both sides carefully checked the personnel and confirmed that each student was safe and sound, Yan Shaozhe and Jing Hongchen both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, ensuring students' safe return to school is a heavy responsibility on their shoulders, and any mistake could lead to an irreparable accident.

Just then, an urgent cry rang out from the crowd: "Grandpa, Meng, you've finally arrived!" Xiao Hongchen, with his sharp eyes, spotted Jing Hongchen immediately and rushed forward, his face beaming with barely suppressed joy. Since becoming an exchange student at Shrek Academy, he had had very few opportunities to meet Jing Hongchen. During this time, he was filled with confusion and disappointment—he had thought he could absorb endless knowledge at the continent's premier Soul Master Academy, but the actual gains were minimal. The Soul Rings were obtained with the help of Elder Anonymous; Shrek Academy seemed to have provided no substantial assistance. The only thing that could be considered a help was the mysterious Heavenly Ranking, all of which made him deeply doubt Shrek Academy's teaching capabilities.

"Brother, long time no see."

Watching Xiao Hongchen rush towards him, Jing Hongchen's eyes flashed with relief. This grandson was exceptionally talented and diligent in his studies; his only worry was his inherent arrogance. Countless attempts to guide and advise him had yielded little result. Fortunately, with a peerless genius like Xia Die as a role model, Xiao Hongchen's sharp edge had gradually softened, and he was no longer as flamboyant as before.

Knowing that this was not a place to linger, Jing Hongchen glanced at the group and gestured for Xiao Hongchen to follow. The group quickly formed a line.

"Hey bro, how's it going? Not bad?"

"This won't work. We absolutely must not have this kind of event happen again."

Jing Hongchen clasped his hands in a fist and bowed solemnly to Yan Shaozhe and the Shrek Academy students: "Dean Yan, until we meet again." After speaking, he turned around and waved his hand, leading the Sun and Moon exchange students away quickly. Their figures disappeared swiftly at the end of the road.

After Jing Hongchen and the others had completely disappeared from sight, Yan Shaozhe withdrew his gaze, looked at Bei Bei beside him, and said in a deep voice, "Bei Bei, let's set off immediately. This journey back should not be delayed; we must return to the academy as soon as possible." With that, he took the lead and started walking forward, with the Shrek academy members following closely behind, embarking on their return journey.

Having said that, he raised his hand to signal, and led Beibei and the others to quickly disappear into the return journey. At this moment, Elder Xuan, who had been lurking in the shadows, was about to make his appearance—if this elder of Shrek Academy could successfully intercept and kill several of the top talents of the Sun Moon Empire, it would undoubtedly eliminate a major threat to the academy's future.

Inside the Holy Spirit Cult's attic, Zhongli Wu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing through the carved window lattice, fixed on the clear blue sky outside.

Just yesterday, he learned a crucial piece of intelligence—Shrek Academy's exchange students were about to return to school. His eyes instantly sharpened like an eagle's, and a sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth. He knew that this would be the perfect opportunity to wipe out Shrek's new generation of students. If he could eliminate those exchange students in this battle, he would surely cripple the future foundation of Shrek Academy.

Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Zhongli Wu's eyes. He made a decisive move, lightly tapping the windowsill with his fingertips to issue a secret order. He then dispatched three Title Douluo under his command—Wanhun Douluo, Youming Douluo, and Scorpion Tiger Douluo—ordering them to set out immediately and ambush the Shrek Academy exchange students on their return journey, vowing to nip this future threat in the bud.

Zhong Li's brows furrowed, his chest churning with years of pent-up hatred. The Shrek Academy's swift and brutal operation felt like yesterday—they had uprooted the Holy Spirit Cult's carefully cultivated strongholds across the Douluo Three Kingdoms. Those secret outposts, disguised as shops and inns, were not only the hubs of the intelligence network but also the cradle for selecting the cult's elite; now, only ruins remained. This humiliation weighed heavily on his back. Now, upon learning of the Shrek exchange students' return, he finally saw his chance for revenge. The killing intent in his eyes almost materialized: only blood for blood could quell the hatred in his heart.

(End of this chapter)