Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 138 The Supreme Elder Issues a Mission

Although Ye Xixuan and his three companions are nominally the reserve team, each of them actually possesses the strength equivalent to that of the regular team members, and their future development potential far surpasses that of Chen Zifeng, Ling Luochen, and others.

With the addition of Ma Xiaotao, who possesses the cultivation of a Soul Saint, such a luxurious lineup simply cannot find a reason to lose.

Everyone here possesses at least the foundation to break through to the Title Douluo realm, while Ma Xiaotao, Ye Xixuan, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Tang Wutong have a minimum requirement of at least Super Douluo.

It's no exaggeration to say that all of Shrek Academy's young elites have gathered here. Several years from now, it will undoubtedly be their era.

Today, none of the people were wearing Shrek Academy uniforms; everyone's clothes were different, but the material of their clothes was unusually uniform, clearly made of high-quality, top-grade materials.

After all, almost everyone here comes from a prominent family of Soul Masters. Even Ma Xiaotao, who was adopted by Yan Shaozhe, is not from a commoner background in the true sense.

This is the norm in the Douluo Continent. Powerful martial souls are passed down through bloodlines, and the probability of ordinary people turning their lives around is almost zero. They can only rely on unstable martial soul mutations.

In the history of the Soul Master world, only a very small number of people are lucky enough to have their Martial Soul undergo a benign mutation. In most cases, the Martial Soul will only mutate and become weaker.

Even Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, one of the first founders of Shrek Academy, despite being born into the powerful Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, had his martial soul mutate into the lowest-ranking boar beast in the Soul Beast Forest.

Princess Tang was clearly dressed up today. Her form-fitting, luxurious blue dress was adorned with simple and elegant gold patterns, and her long, wavy, light blue hair was draped over her shoulders, showing a rare serene and elegant side.

Perhaps this is her true nature. If it weren't for Ye Xixuan, she would always have remained aloof and arrogant, the pride of a daughter of a god-king not to be defiled by anyone.

Since that intimate encounter with Ye Xixuan, Tang Wutong's emotions had stabilized considerably, enveloped in a gentle sense of happiness. A captivating smile graced her exquisite face, and her long, shapely legs, beneath her long dress, were almost pressed against Ye Xixuan's body, her bare, snow-white feet adorned with a pair of sparkling, luxurious crystal high heels.

In contrast, Ye Xixuan's attire was much more understated and reserved, consisting of only a simple black outfit. However, his extraordinary and refined demeanor was undeniable, a quality stemming from his past experiences and radiating an infectious confidence and composure.

From the perspective of others, however, it is an innate leadership quality that inspires confidence in others.

The two of them standing together actually have a strange sense of being a good match.

However, under Zhang Lexuan's calm gaze, Ye Xixuan felt quite uncomfortable, as if the pressure originated from the depths of his soul. He hadn't known beforehand that his senior sister would be the leader of the Shrek Academy team this time; what was initially a pleasant surprise turned into a shock.

The sun had just risen above the eastern horizon, and the morning light dispelled the surrounding mist, revealing a clear and bright landscape within sight. The fresh air was filled with the unique fragrance of plants, instantly making everyone feel refreshed and invigorated.

Old Master Xuan took a bite of the chicken leg in his hand, then turned around and waved his hand with his back to everyone.

"Everyone's here, let's go."

"Yes, Elder Xuan," everyone replied in unison.

Zhang Lexuan first glanced at Ye Xixuan with gentle eyes, then took the lead in following Elder Xuan, followed closely by the six members of the main team led by Ma Xiaotao.

Ye Xixuan, Tang Wutong, Bei Bei, and Xu Sanshi were at the very back.

No longer receiving extra attention, Ye Xixuan's inner pressure instantly lessened. Looking at the drunken, dazed Elder Xuan before him, he felt something was amiss. Fortunately, Zhang Lexuan's presence brought him some reassurance.

The strongest Soul King in history has already been dealt with in advance, so there shouldn't be any more unexpected events, right?

Just as Ye Xixuan was deep in thought, a soft, smooth little hand quietly came over and took his hand.

He subconsciously glanced at Tang Wutong beside him, only to see Tang Wutong biting her red lips, her pink and blue eyes seemingly suppressing an indescribable excitement and stimulation.

"What do you want to do again?"

"I'll just hold your hand, don't worry, no one will see." Tang Wutong whispered in Ye Xixuan's ear, smiling sweetly and coquettishly. She was already used to Ye Xixuan's personality.

So what if it's not public for now? As long as she can enjoy this privilege, that's enough. Besides, she's actually enjoying being able to engage in such intimate behavior with Ye Xixuan in secret.

"But I've already seen it, so what should we do?" Xu Sanshi appeared behind the two of them without them noticing, and his cheeky voice startled Ye Xixuan and Tang Wutong.

"Xi Xuan, you're really something. How did you manage to train Junior Tang to be so obedient? Teach me a trick too."

Ye Xixuan turned around stiffly. Although Xu Sanshi had a wicked smile on his face, he made no attempt to hide the intense envy in his eyes. His fiancée, Yu Mengdi, was just as proud as Tang Wutong, but she always rode on his head and insisted on being the one who dominated him.

The bitterness of a husband's authority being weakened is something that cannot be explained to outsiders.

Since Xu Sanshi had discovered her, Tang Wutong simply grabbed Ye Xixuan's hand openly and rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"What do you mean by 'training'? That sounds awful! I'm saying I'm willing to change for Ye Xixuan!"

"Fine, fine, let's change it then." Xu Sanshi said with a downcast face and a resentful look in his eyes.

"But why won't my sister Mengdi change anything for me?"

"That's simple, it's because she doesn't love you enough!" Tang Wutong said with a smile, but her words struck Xu Sanshi's heart.

"If she truly loves you, she'll be willing to do anything for you, just like I am!"

As she spoke, Tang Wutong turned around and proudly puffed out her full breasts in front of Ye Xixuan, her smug expression clearly as if she were asking Ye Xixuan for credit.

As the saying goes, there is no contrast without comparison. The intense imbalance in his heart made Xu Sanshi fall silent on the spot after being defeated by Tang Wutong. His expression was gloomy and he was almost crying.

"Stop talking." Ye Xixuan finally couldn't help but scold her. Tang Wutong immediately shut her mouth obediently, and then took the opportunity to grab Ye Xixuan's left hand and interlock their fingers.

Bei Bei had witnessed all of Tang Wutong's actions from beginning to end. His expression was somewhat strange, and he could no longer suppress his inner doubts.

"Xi Xuan, what's going on between you and Junior Sister Tang?"

Faced with Bei Bei's questioning, Ye Xixuan was also unsure of the specifics of his relationship with Tang Wutong. Although it was never publicly acknowledged, and neither of them had brought it up, they had already engaged in intimate acts befitting a couple.

Although it was all initiated by Tang Wutong.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Xixuan could only give an ambiguous answer.

"Brother Bei, the facts are just as you see them."

Upon hearing Ye Xixuan's reply, Tang Wutong's smile deepened, and she squeezed her legs together, almost completely leaning against Ye Xixuan.

Bei Bei wanted to press Ye Xixuan and Tang Ya about their relationship, but Xu Sanshi gloated and put his arm around Bei Bei's shoulder. Realizing he had been hurt, he wasn't about to let Bei Bei get away with it, so he decisively chose to expose Bei Bei's weaknesses.

“You silly Beibei, I know you want to ask Xixuan about Tang Ya. Haven’t you noticed? Tang Ya’s surname is Tang, and so is Junior Sister Tang. One of them is the young sect leader of the Haotian Sect, and the other is the current sect leader of the Tang Clan. You know the history between the Haotian Sect and the Tang Clan; they’re practically family. Don’t worry about things that don’t concern you.” Now it was Beibei’s turn to fall silent, while Xu Sanshi felt a sudden sense of balance.

As expected, the mask of pain doesn't disappear; it only shifts.

Just then, Ma Xiaotao, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around and glared at everyone, saying in a very casual manner.

"What are you little brats dawdling about? Hurry up and catch up!"

Tang Wutong reacted even faster than Ye Xixuan, grabbing his hand and pinning it behind her back. She didn't yet have the confidence to directly confront the voluptuous Ma Xiaotao, which was why she needed to conceal her relationship with Ye Xixuan.

The thought that Ma Xiaotao was still kept in the dark made Princess Tang even happier, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"Who's the little brat? Just because you're big doesn't mean you're all that! Humph, my potential is no less than yours. Wait a few years and see what you'll have left to be superior to me!"

Ye Xixuan's lips twitched slightly as he prepared to withdraw his hand.

However, Tang Wutong held on very tightly, so much so that when he tried to break free, his left hand uncontrollably slapped Tang Wutong's pert buttocks.

"Snapped--"

A tingling sensation spread from her buttocks, and the Tang princess immediately stood at attention. Her delicate body trembled with the slight aftershocks of her buttocks, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she looked at Ye Xixuan beside her with a dazed gaze.

Although Ye Xixuan felt somewhat guilty, his expression remained calm.

Because the group was moving, they inevitably made noise, so the sound of Ye Xixuan's left hand slapping Tang Wutong's buttocks was not noticeable. Even Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who were not far away, did not notice the two's actions.

"Even walking together can be so lovey-dovey." Noticing Tang Wutong's reaction, Ma Xiaotao pouted and immediately started complaining to Zhang Lexuan, her jealousy palpable.

"Senior Sister, what have you done to this brat? He's always out there flirting with girls."

“Xiao Tao, I didn’t teach Xi Xuan any of this.” Zhang Lexuan shook her head helplessly and said in a gentle tone, “Besides, Xi Xuan and Wu Tong are close in age, so they have more in common, which is perfectly reasonable.”

"Senior Sister, you're spoiling him too much." Ma Xiaotao sighed resentfully. She had actually anticipated Zhang Lexuan's reaction. Given Senior Sister's personality, she would only ever tolerate Ye Xixuan and probably would never look for problems with him.

"Spoil him, spoil him! Just keep indulging him. When that brat brings all those women he's messed up back to the academy and turns Seagod Island upside down, I'll just have to help you clean up his mess!"

"If it's really as you say, and Xi Xuan brings those exceptionally talented female Soul Masters back to the academy in the future, wouldn't that also strengthen the academy's development?" Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, her calm demeanor effectively putting Ma Xiaotao, who was speaking angrily, to her knees.

Zhang Lexuan might have had a strong desire to control Ye Xixuan in the past, but now that Ye Xixuan has grown up and matured, she has gradually become more open-minded. Seeing Ye Xixuan attract the attention of so many girls, she actually feels a sense of accomplishment in nurturing him.

Ma Xiaotao glared at him angrily, "Senior Sister, you don't really think that, do you?!"

"Little Tao, why don't you understand? It's just like what Elder Mu said: as long as everyone is fed, that's enough." Elder Xuan chuckled shamelessly, wiped his mouth with his dirty sleeve, stopped, and turned to face the crowd.

"Xi Xuan is contributing to the development of our academy!"

"You're so old, yet you still have no manners!" Ma Xiaotao's pretty face flushed slightly, and she glared at Elder Xuan with embarrassment.

"You keep saying you're feeding them all the time, but how come you haven't fed a few women or passed on your Gluttonous Divine Ox Martial Soul?"

This clearly shows the difference in status between Ma Xiaotao and the other regular team members in the academy. If it were Chen Zifeng, Gongyang Mo, or Yao Haoxuan, they would absolutely not dare to speak to Elder Xuan in such an attitude.

Of course, this is also because Ma Xiaotao is a true descendant of Shrek Academy.

"Pfft—" Elder Xuan blushed red after being spoken to by the fierce Ma Xiaotao. He had just taken a sip of wine when he couldn't help but spit it out, and said angrily.

"How can you be so sarcastic towards your elders? You really need to change your ways, or who will dare to marry you?!"

"If I really can't get married in the future, I'll just let that brat Ye Xixuan take over!" Ma Xiaotao deliberately said this out of anger, revealing her true thoughts.

"He likes to flirt with women, so I might as well let him have his way! It's better to keep the good stuff in the family!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stopped in their tracks, and the entire place fell silent.

It's true that Ma Xiaotao could say such things, but hearing them with your own ears is still incredibly shocking.

Ling Luochen, with her aloof personality, glanced at Ma Xiaotao with disdain. This big-breasted, brainless woman was much smarter than she had imagined.

After a moment of silence, everyone's gaze once again turned to Ye Xixuan.

Ye Xixuan's facial muscles twitched slightly. Meeting Ma Xiaotao's burning gaze, which seemed to be devouring him, he subconsciously took a half step back.

"Forehead……"

"What are you doing, backing away?! Don't you dare back down!" Ma Xiaotao was completely enraged now. Was this brat serious about backing away? What did I ever do to deserve this?!

Ye Xixuan froze on the spot, then took a step forward and returned to his previous position, saying awkwardly.

"Sister Xiaotao, do you believe me if I say I was just joking?"

"Hmph!" Ma Xiaotao's exaggerated breasts heaved violently. Whether Ye Xixuan was being sincere was still debatable, but at least he gave her a way out.

Tang Wutong, who had calmed down, was already suppressing a laugh. She crossed her hands behind her back and twisted her body in a charming and smug way.

"Hehe, Ye Xixuan really doesn't like violent women. It seems I'll have to be gentler from now on."

Zhang Lexuan stepped forward to comfort Ma Xiaotao, while Elder Xuan coughed lightly and changed the subject.

"Alright, let's get down to business. You all know about the Shrek Academy Inspection Team, so I won't go into too much detail. Before heading to Star Luo City to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, you will first need to carry out an inspector mission, which will also serve as a test of your training results during this period. Xiao Tao, tell me the specifics of this mission."

Ma Xiaotao was still sulking. She first glared fiercely at Ye Xixuan before stepping forward and saying in a deep voice, "Our mission this time is to go to the eastern coastal area of ​​the Douling Empire to search for and kill an evil soul master."

From ancient times to the present, the core of our original Douluo Continent has always been located in the central area of ​​the continent, roughly from Heaven Dou City to the area where our academy is located. This is also the origin of the development of Soul Masters. It wasn't until ten thousand years ago, after the Heaven Dou Empire split into the Heaven Soul Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, that the Dou Ling Empire began to develop the coastal areas in the eastern part of the continent to a certain extent for its own development.

Compared to the inland areas, the eastern coastal regions of the continent are far more desolate. Therefore, the information the academy received wasn't entirely accurate; they only knew that a powerful evil spirit master was wreaking havoc on sea spirit beasts in the ocean. Based on the gathered information, it could be roughly inferred that the evil spirit master possessed at least the cultivation level of a Soul Saint. Their abilities were likely related to controlling vengeful spirits and beast souls. Their last known presence was in Donghai City, a coastal city in the eastern part of the Douling Empire.

This is also our destination.

(End of this chapter)