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

Chapter 218 Avalanche and the Chase
The atmosphere in the Eternal Holy City suddenly became tense.

A group of Soul Masters in uniform were searching the city, their target clear—a person named Avalanche.

The cause of this incident is despicable: Xue Beng brazenly harassed Huo Yun'er in broad daylight, a heinous act that inflamed public outrage and alerted the Holy City's defenses. At this moment, the entire Holy City is shrouded in an oppressive atmosphere due to this incident, and the Soul Masters' search operation has further heightened the tension.

"Where did that little brat run off to?" A soul guide soldier gripped his soul guide device tightly, his tone full of annoyance, his eyes scanning the street corner.

His companion spat, his face full of disdain: "He's got some nerve, daring to harass Miss Adie's mother in the street! If he gets caught, he'll be in big trouble!"

The exit of the Eternal Holy City is under strict inspection.

Images of avalanches have been plastered all over the city.

The person involved, Xue Beng, is always quick to run away when trouble comes, and he had already made his escape, leaving the Eternal Holy City long ago.

Finally, having no other choice, he had to inform Xia Die of the information.

Meanwhile, within the Sun Moon Empire, Mu En and Mu Lige moved with incredible speed, arriving at their destination in just three minutes.

They met Xu Tianzhen as scheduled, and Ni Ye, Kong Deming, and Xia Die were also present.

"Speak, Shrek Academy needs to give an explanation." Ni Ye spoke first, her tone as cold as frost, her eyes fixed on Mu En. "Xuan Zi slaughtered so many civilians of my Sun Moon Empire. Such a person who disregards life cannot be let off lightly!"

“What Lord Niye says is absolutely right,” Mu En said in a deep voice, without the slightest hint of defense. “We have come here not to plead for Xuanzi, but to clean house for Shrek Academy.”

His gaze swept over everyone present, and he spoke each word with conviction: "The academy will never tolerate such a trampling of life, and will give the Sun Moon Empire justice."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xia Die's eyes, and she understood—it seemed that Shrek Academy really intended to give up on Xuan Zi.

Kong Deming said, "Okay. However, we will make this public tomorrow, and you will need to carry it out in person."

Mu En's heart skipped a beat. He sighed inwardly at Kong Deming's scheming, but could only nod in agreement: "Then so be it."

He was silent for a moment, then his voice was strained: "Could you... allow me to see him one last time?"

Xia Die nodded and said, "Of course, I'll take you. But let's make this clear first, you can't lay a hand on him before tomorrow."

"I understand." Mu En nodded in response, his voice revealing little emotion, only the slightly tense shoulder line betraying a hint of imperceptible heaviness.

Deep within the dungeons of the Sun and Moon Palace lies a cold and gloomy world, completely different from the palace above ground.

The damp stone walls were covered with dark green moss, and the air was thick with the smells of mildew and rust, mixed with the sour, pungent stench of the prisoners' sweat, making it almost impossible to breathe. The cells on both sides of the passage were made of heavy black iron, with rusty bars and dark red marks in many places, whether dried blood or the marks of time, it was hard to tell.

At that moment, the previously pitch-black dungeon was suddenly illuminated—dozens of torches were held aloft by the jailers, their orange-red flames flickering in the damp air, casting shifting light and shadow across the narrow passage. In the dancing light and shadow, the scene inside the cells became increasingly clear.

The flickering firelight instantly dispelled some of the darkness, but also revealed the faces of sin and suffering within the dungeon. All sorts of criminals were imprisoned here, some for rebelling against imperial rule, others for committing unforgivable crimes, awaiting their fate.

Of course, Xuanzi was not imprisoned here; he was confined alone in a sealed space.

The two stopped before a heavy, long black door. The door seemed to be forged from the darkest black iron, its surface covered with fine dark patterns, faintly exuding a cold metallic luster. There were also some barely perceptible energy fluctuations at the edge of the door, indicating that it had been sealed with a special seal.

Xia Die placed her hand on the door, turned her head to look at Mu En beside her, and said in a complicated tone, "Dragon God Douluo, we've arrived." She paused, her gaze lingering on the door for a moment, before continuing, "I hope you're mentally prepared. I don't know exactly what happened during this time, but the one imprisoned inside is indeed Xuan Zi."

Xia Die took out the key and opened the door. What came into view was Xuan Zi, imprisoned in the blue space. His appearance was completely unlike that of a human; rather, he resembled a wild beast. If one were not extremely familiar with Xuan Zi's aura, one would hardly recognize him at all.

Mu Ligge's pupils constricted sharply, and he cried out in a low voice, "Gluttony!"

"Li Ge, what is Gluttony?" Mu En asked in a deep voice, his brows furrowed.

Mu Ligge pointed at Xuanzi in the blue space, her voice trembling slightly: "Ancestor Xuan, look at Xuan Lao's appearance now, can he still be described as human? He... he has clearly become a vessel for gluttony! In simple terms, he can only be described with two words: devour." "Devour?" Mu En's voice was solemn, his gaze fixed on the beast-like Xuanzi.

Mu Ligge nodded emphatically, his tone heavy: "That's right, right now, all he probably has left in his mind is the thought of devouring everything."

"Xuanzi." Mu En called softly, his voice filled with indescribable complexity, including regret, helplessness, and a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

“Elder Mu!” In the blue space, Xuanzi suddenly raised his head. “Ancestor Xuan, look.”

Mu Ligge's voice was deep as he pointed at Xuanzi, who was still roaring, "Although he became a vessel, it was of his own free will. Otherwise, with the power of the gluttonous beast, once completely integrated, it would be impossible for him to retain even the slightest consciousness. But just now... he clearly recognized you."

That moment of clarity was proof that consciousness had not been extinguished, but this voluntary, sacrificial choice made one feel even more heavy-hearted. "Xuanzi, is this for real?" Mu En's voice was full of heartache, his gaze fixed on the figure in the blue space.

Before Mu Ligge could speak again, Xuanzi spoke, his voice hoarse like grinding sand, yet carrying a strange excitement: "Elder Mu, it's true, I did it voluntarily!" He pounded on the cell wall, roaring, "This power... it's intoxicating! Let me out!" "Don't you feel any remorse for killing those people?"

Mu En's voice suddenly turned fierce, his eyes surging with heartache and anger, each word striking Xuan Zi like an ice pick.

Xuanzi let out a low, sneer, his beastly eyes flashing with fanaticism: "Guilt?" He licked his lips, his tone filled with outrageous arrogance, "To become an aid to my power is their honor!"

"You bastard!" Mu En trembled with rage, his chest heaving violently, and he coughed abruptly, "Cough cough cough..."

"Ancestor Xuan!" Mu Ligge quickly stepped forward, reaching out to support him, her eyes filled with worry.

“I originally thought you had lost your mind…” Mu En’s voice trembled violently, and the tightness in his chest made it almost impossible for him to breathe. “You actually… Xuanzi, you are truly beyond saving!”

He suddenly tilted his head back and let out a few shrill laughs, laughter filled with despair like blood foam: "If my senior brother were still alive, what would he feel? His most valued disciple has become the executioner who slaughtered the village... Hahahaha..." The laughter crashed into the enclosed space, shattering into a sharp wail.

"Don't mention that to me!" Xuanzi turned his head sharply, his beastly eyes fixed on Xia Die, a threatening growl emanating from his throat. "If you hadn't stopped me, I could have devoured even more!"

“Li Ge, I was wrong…” Mu En’s voice was full of despair, his gaze falling on Xuan Zi with utter disappointment, “This is rotten to the core, there’s no saving it.”

He took a deep breath, looked at Mu Ligge, and said in a sorrowful tone, "If I had known this would happen, I should have made you atone with your death when you failed the first time you led the team!"

“Xuanzi, from this day forward, you are no longer an elder of Shrek Academy, nor a member of Shrek Academy.” Mu En’s voice was cold and hard as iron, each word clear and resolute, “In the name of Dragon God Douluo, I expel you from the academy and completely remove you from the roster.”

He glanced one last time at the still restless figure in the blue space, his tone devoid of any warmth: "After tomorrow, take care of yourself."

"Li Ge, let's go." Mu En said, without glancing at Xuan Zi again, and turned to walk out.

Mu Ligge responded, took a deep look at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure in the blue space, gritted her teeth, and quickly followed Mu En's footsteps.

The next day.

On a high platform in the southern suburbs of Mingdu, the atmosphere was solemn.

A large crowd had gathered below the platform, their faces filled with curiosity and inquiry. After all, the Sun Moon Empire had already declared that it would expose Xuanzi's crimes today.

People were already paying close attention to Xuanzi, and now they were even more eager to know what mistakes this once-famous figure had made.

After all, in most people's minds, Shrek Academy is the number one power on the continent, far surpassing the Sun Moon Empire in strength.

But now, even Xuanzi, a top expert from Shrek Academy, has been captured alive by the powerhouses of the Sun Moon Empire. This undoubtedly sends a signal to the world: the Sun Moon Empire's strength has reached an extreme level. Could it be that the title of the number one power on the Douluo Continent is about to change hands at this moment?
The crowd below the stage had various thoughts, and the atmosphere became tense. Many people couldn't contain themselves and began to whisper among themselves, the murmurs spreading through the crowd and making the air seem a little more restless.

In the Douluo Continent, becoming a student of Shrek Academy is no easy feat, which means that Shrek students are only a minority among Soul Masters. Even so, Shrek Academy remains a sacred place in the hearts of the vast majority of Douluo people—and this title of "Holy Land of Soul Masters" largely stems from its unparalleled strength.

In the world of Soul Masters, "might makes right" is an unchanging rule. Even those Soul Masters who rely on powerful backgrounds and use their power to oppress others, ultimately depend on the strength of the people behind them.

(End of this chapter)