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

Chapter 172 Zhou Yi Makes the List
"Brilliant! The brand-new negative list has finally appeared, and it's even the shameless list! Shrek Academy's group is definitely going to be 'on the list' this time!"

"And they'll definitely face divine punishment; they brought it all on themselves! We failed to eliminate them last time, so if they're punished and die early this time, it'll be too good for them. I really want to see what kind of divine punishment will befall them? The punishments for those ranked higher will surely be more terrifying, right?"

Before the words had even finished, a majestic voice that shook the heavens and the earth resounded—

"The Shameless List has been unveiled! Rankings to be revealed immediately!"

Immediately, the Soul Masters of the mainland couldn't wait.

As mentioned above, Shrek Academy has taken over all of them.

[Ranked tenth on the shamelessness list.]

Name: Oscar
Gender: Male
Martial Soul: Sausage

Reward: Defeating Oscar, ranked tenth on the Shameless List, will grant you a 10-year Soul Bone of your choice.

???

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Everyone was shocked, but others didn't think so, because the people of Douluo Continent already knew about the connection to the world ten thousand years ago.

They couldn't defeat Oscar from the God Realm, but they could handle Oscar from Douluo Continent.

The current timeline of Douluo Continent, ten thousand years ago, corresponds to the upcoming Soul Battle Tournament, which is also the time when Tang San and others were at Blue Tyrant Academy.

Therefore, any force in the Douluo Continent could easily wipe out a level 30 or 40 opponent, so naturally, a level 40 opponent could be wiped out as well.

But soon another familiar name appeared.

[Ninth on the list of shameless people]

Name: Zhou Yi

Martial Soul: Fire Dragon

Killing the ninth-ranked person on the Shameless List yielded a 100,000-year soul ring.
Reason for inclusion: Corrupt ideology, moral depravity, harming others, cultivating evil spirits, and teaching people to bully the weak and fear the strong.

!!!

This sentence shocked Zhou Yi of Shrek Academy. She never expected to be on the list.

However, for Xia Die, it was only natural that Zhou Yi was on the list, and there was no wrongdoing on her part.

They did everything perfectly.

"Zhou Yi, that name sounds so familiar."

“Familiar. This person’s name is quite something. He has expelled many students from Shrek Academy.”

Xu Jiawei also knew this person. He had gone to Shrek Academy with a hidden identity, but was fired by this crazy woman. They were determined to make her pay the price.

Inside the Golden Palace of the Star Luo Empire.

"Zhou Yi? That old hag who expelled me from Shrek Academy!" Xu Jiawei slammed his fist on the table, shattering the jade cup on the dragon-shaped desk. His eyes burned with rage, the humiliation of his expulsion vividly before his eyes. "What an arrogant, insane old woman! How dare she say I'm unworthy of being a strong person! If I hadn't held back, she would have utterly disgraced the Star Luo Royal Family!"

"Now I am the Lord of Star Luo, the Sect Master of Star Crown Sect, a dignified Star Crown Douluo!" Xu Jiawei sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "And her? She's nothing but a cowardly rat hiding her head in the sand! Soul Emperor? Soul Saint? Even if she were given a hundred years, she wouldn't even dream of surpassing me!"

"The Heavenly Ranking's assessment of her is quite apt; let her forever hide in Shrek Academy like a coward!" Xu Jiawei's expression suddenly turned cold. "But if she dares to take even half a step out, I will tear her to pieces!"

The guards and palace maids inside the palace had never seen the usually refined emperor so enraged. They all knelt on the ground, trembling, not daring to breathe. Xu Jiawei pondered for a moment, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "Send down the order to cause some trouble for Shrek Academy!"

At the same time, Shrek Academy is facing a sudden crisis.

On the outer plains of Shrek Academy, a massive, dark mass of people surged forth like a tidal wave, their heavy footsteps causing the earth to tremble slightly. The students guarding the academy gates gazed at the horizon; the distance was too great, and they could only vaguely make out the dense crowd, unable to discern their faces or clothing. But the banner held high was particularly striking, its glaring characters fluttering in the wind:
"Zhou Yi's evil deeds are outrageous, give me justice!"

"Shrek teachers disregard human life; they must pay for this crime with blood!"

"How can someone whose virtue does not match their position be qualified to be a teacher?"

"Shrek demands an explanation!" "Zhou Yi, you must pay with your life! Give me back my son's life!"

"We sent our children here to study, not to die! Shrek Academy must give us an explanation!"

Outside the East Gate, thousands of parents and students from all over the country gathered, their anger rising and falling, almost lifting the city walls. Amidst the pushing and shoving, spittle flew, and their flushed faces were etched with resentment and rage.

A dozen Shrek teachers blocked the gate, their voices hoarse from shouting, only to be met with an even more surging roar. Their hateful gazes shot out like arrows, as if they wanted to tear the person before them to pieces. Strangely, these people adhered to some tacit understanding; though they had completely surrounded the gate, they made no move to breach the defenses, only exerting pressure with deafening slogans.

Just as the situation was on the verge of spiraling out of control, a thunderous voice boomed: "Shut up, all of you!"

A powerful spiritual pressure spread out as if it were a tangible force, causing everyone's temples to throb and involuntarily fall silent. Shrek Academy Dean Yan Shaozhe stepped forward slowly, this Bright Phoenix Douluo surrounded by a captivating golden light, followed by Vice Dean Du Weilun and Fan Yu.

The three titled Douluo simultaneously released their soul power, their oppressive aura solidifying into a tangible shockwave that forced the crowd to retreat, creating a clearing of a ten-zhang-square area in front of the gate. Yan Shaozhe tacitly approved clearing the school square, both to leave room for maneuver in dealing with the situation and to use the momentum to intimidate the crowd.

He knew that if this storm was not contained in time, it would soon spread like wildfire across the Douluo Continent. Only by acting swiftly and decisively could the negative impact be minimized.

Just then, a path suddenly parted in the crowd. A graceful female reporter, dressed in a plain white Soul Master robe, pushed her way to the front, holding a megaphone, and spoke in a clear voice: "Dean Yan, I am a reporter from the Heavenly Soul Empire's *Soul Master Weekly*. How will Shrek Academy handle Teacher Zhou Yi's inappropriate behavior?"

Behind her, several editors stood ready with paper and pens spread out. Yan Shaozhe's pupils contracted slightly—this publication was considered authoritative in the Soul Master world, with distribution covering the entire continent, including the Sun Moon Empire. If he wasn't careful, his answer would be distorted and exaggerated.

The female reporter's question acted as a fuse, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the media present. Amidst a barrage of follow-up questions, camera flashes continued unabated.
Why did Teacher Zhou Yi resort to such extreme measures against her students?

"Does the student have psychological issues and is using them to vent personal grievances?"

"Was there any oversight in Shrek Academy's hiring process when they initially hired her?"

The questions grew increasingly pointed, and Yan Shaozhe broke out in a cold sweat, though he had to maintain his composure on the surface, silently strategizing how to defuse the public relations crisis. A deathly silence fell over the square, all eyes fixed like spotlights on the reporter who had posed the final question. The crowd inwardly marveled; the question had hit the nail on the head—to dare challenge the Dean of Shrek Academy like this was truly audacious!

Yan Shaozhe's carefully maintained composure was on the verge of collapse. His jaw clenched so tightly that his facial muscles twitched uncontrollably. These rapid-fire questions were full of hidden traps, and a slight misstep could lead him into a media trap. His hands, gripping his sleeves, were already sweating, but he still couldn't find the right words.

At the critical moment, Du Weiren suddenly spoke up. His gaze sharpened, fixing on the woman in the front row who was holding a banner and weeping uncontrollably: "Madam, could you please explain in detail what your basis is for accusing Teacher Zhou Yi of 'disregarding human life'?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe's tense shoulders instantly relaxed. Yes! Rather than passively dealing with the reporters' tricky questions, it was better to take the initiative and control the pace of the situation. In his view, these troublemakers' so-called "seeking justice" was nothing but a farce; once they were dismantled one by one, the media would lose their material for sensationalism and naturally scatter like birds and beasts.

Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe subtly cast an admiring glance at Du Weilun. Their years of working together showed their unspoken understanding at this moment; in crucial times, this old partner was truly reliable!

However, none of them anticipated that this seemingly ingenious response would actually ignite a much larger crisis. A storm powerful enough to shake the very foundations of Shrek Academy was about to sweep in, beginning with this very issue. The young woman coldly swept her gaze across the Shrek Academy's high-ranking members, her eyes like poisoned blades: "My son, Li Feichuan, a Shrek Academy inner court student, a newly promoted Soul King, with the Beast Soul Fiery Wolf." Her voice suddenly rose, each word dripping with blood, "But he didn't die at the hands of an evil Soul Master! It was Zhou Yi! It was that cold-blooded woman who killed my son!"

Yan Shaozhe's expression hardened, but he maintained his gentle tone: "Madam, please accept my deepest condolences. The oath of the Shrek Academy's Supervisory Corps is a promise etched into the very bones of every member. All of us teachers share this responsibility to protect the safety of the continent. Your son's sacrifice is a grief for the academy, and a loss for the entire Soul Master world."

Du Weilun interjected at the opportune moment, his brow furrowing slightly: "But according to the investigation records, Li did indeed encounter misfortune while performing his supervisory duties. This is related to Teacher Zhou Yi..."

"You're lying!" The young woman suddenly ripped open her collar, revealing a gruesome burn mark on her neck from the soul tool. The last image Xiao Chuan transmitted showed that Zhou Yi knew there was a trap ahead, yet she forced them to continue deeper! She even cut off the communication soul tool! "I have all the evidence here!" She trembled as she pulled out a storage soul tool, and the reporters present instantly swarmed forward, their flashbulbs going off all over the place.

"Before Xiaochuan graduated from the inner academy, he developed a chronic knee injury that flared up more than ten times in a short period of time. I spared no expense to invite the royal physician of the Star Luo Empire to diagnose him. The diagnosis he issued clearly stated that this was a permanent joint injury caused by overtraining, and I still have the doctor's signature in my hand."

"But Zhou Yi deliberately concealed the truth and lied to Xiao Chuan, saying it was caused by an accident during cultivation. My naive child actually believed it and still gritted his teeth and carried out the high-intensity training plan set by Zhou Yi. What's worse, the Shrek Academy infirmary seemed to be manipulated and refused to treat Xiao Chuan no matter what, forcing him to go to private clinics in Shrek City for treatment. The medical records of that clinic are still preserved today."

"How many times did this old injury recur during his missions in the inner courtyard? How much pain did he endure during the missions? Nobody knows! Dean Yan, as a highly respected senior in the Soul Master world, you must know better than anyone what it means to continue cultivating and performing missions with such an injury."

"Zhou Yi, for the sake of personal merit, subjected Xiao Chuan to forced training, which ruined his legs! Now, the official autopsy report of the Star Luo Empire in my hand clearly states that Xiao Chuan was unable to escape the pursuit of the evil soul masters before his death because his old injuries suddenly recurred and his movements were restricted."

"Excuse me, is it wrong for me to seek justice from Zhou Yi?!"

(End of this chapter)