Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, am the Master of Spirit

Chapter 241 Reserve Team Instantly Becomes Regular Team
May the rainbow heal you.

Feng Jin unleashed her first soul skill, and a rainbow symbolizing healing surrounded Ma Xiaotao's body, dancing like musical notes. Those around her, even without receiving treatment, felt a sense of relief.

As Ma Xiaotao lay unconscious on the ground, the color gradually returned to her face, and granulation tissue visibly emerged from the deep wounds on her body, which exposed bone, and then slowly healed.

Feng Jin's face grew increasingly pale. Her soul power was greatly depleted. Ma Xiaotao's injuries were too severe; all her internal organs were bleeding, and her bones were so bad they could be used as jigsaw puzzle pieces.

Her brain blood vessels ruptured, causing severe brain hemorrhage; in her previous life, she would have been in a vegetative state long ago.

Ma Xiaotao is only alive now thanks to the powerful vitality of her Phoenix Martial Soul and her Soul Emperor-level cultivation.

Feng Jin did her best to put Ma Xiaotao's bones back together, reposition her internal organs, stop the bleeding, and initially heal her brain, at least preventing it from worsening. Her life was definitely saved.

Old Song hurriedly embraced the swaying Feng Jin, while the medics of the Western Army Group rushed to her aid, using various healing soul skills to repair Ma Xiaotao's injuries.

“Tibao and Xiadie, you two take Fengjin into the tent to rest for a while. She’s a bit exhausted.”

Xia Die and Ti Bao each helped Feng Jin to her side as they slowly made their way to the tent to rest.

Bai Er, Maidemus, and Wang Dong stared solemnly at Ma Xiaotao lying on the ground.

Bai E clenched his fists, his brows furrowed. Just a few hours ago, the main team members were teaching Bai E and the others some soul power control techniques.

The senior student named Chen Zifeng was still enthusiastically teaching him some sword techniques that he had figured out.

Unexpectedly, in just a few hours, they were separated forever. Of the original team members, only Senior Ling Luochen, who did not go, and Senior Ma Xiaotao, who was seriously injured and collapsed, remained.

Although Professor Song didn't reveal the outcome to the other senior students, Bai E and the others guessed the result.

Bai E wondered what he would do if he were the one who encountered such a thing, if his companions died inexplicably in front of him.

Anger! Just imagining it made him feel an uncontrollable rage! His azure eyes now gleamed with a pale golden light.

He vowed never to let anything like that happen to his partner, even if it cost him everything!
Regardless, Bai'er will ensure that everything she cherishes moves towards tomorrow! And see the rising sun.

Suddenly, Medemos patted Bai Er on the shoulder, his lion-like eyes meeting Bai Er's gaze.

Bai Er paused for a moment, then his eyes turned azure blue again.

"marshal!"

"We're back!"

Elder Du of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion arrived at the camp with his White Tiger personal guards and bowed to Dai Hao.

Dai Hao pulled Elder Du and the others outside the tent and said anxiously:

"how is the situation?"

"Any clues?"

Du Leisi's throat trembled, unsure of where to begin. He could sense Dai Hao's inner collapse, and in fact, he was also devastated, because Du Leisi had long since sided with Dai Yueheng.

Seeing Du Leisi's expression, Dai Hao's heart sank, but he forced himself to remain calm and said:

"Tell me, whatever the outcome, I can accept it."

Dureth lowered her head and said in a deep voice:
"My White Tiger guards and I searched that collapsed area again and again, but we found nothing."

"All the auras are mixed together by the rocks, making it impossible to distinguish them! Only a Title Douluo with spiritual attributes could possibly differentiate them."

Dai Hao felt as if his spine had been ripped out; his body went limp, and he staggered a few steps before finally managing to stay upright by gripping the tent beams tightly with his hands.

He seemed to have lost his mind, completely unlike the war god marshal he once was.

Seeing this, Du Leisi gritted her teeth and quickly voiced her guess.

"marshal."

"That bandit gang was very well prepared, and they must have some kind of connection with the Sun Moon Empire."

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to get so many soul-guided bombs."

"The military's soul guide instructors have examined the unexploded soul guide bombs on the mountain peaks, and their manufacturing techniques are indeed in the style of the Sun Moon Empire."

Dai Hao's azure eyes regained some of their color as he looked at the distant Mingdou Mountains and said:
"Sun and Moon Empire?"

"This is truly a long-planned revenge!"

"I, Dai Hao, will remember this debt!"

Dai Hao was filled with grief and indignation. Regardless of whether the real culprit behind the scenes was the Sun Moon Empire or not, they were definitely involved!
He's completely devastated! Dai Yueheng is most likely dead. How could a low-level Soul Emperor, especially a power-attack type Soul Emperor, possibly withstand the weight of half a mountain?!
Unless protected by the God of War, death is certain.

Ma Xiaotao, lying in the tent, was only able to create a triangular shelter in the rocks by chance thanks to her invincible protective shield; otherwise, she would be a pile of minced meat by now.

As for Shrek Academy, Dai Hao didn't want to hate it, nor did he dare to.

He had no right to hate; his youngest son had just assassinated the Sea God Pavilion Master, and it was already a miracle that they hadn't become enemies.

Before entering the cave, Xuanzi did ask Dai Yueheng if she wanted him to accompany her.

At this moment, Dai Hao could only hate the Sun Moon Empire and that damned Death Hand bandit group!

"Old Du!"

"Pass on my order: Western Army Group, prepare for battle."

"I wrote to His Majesty the Emperor, explaining the situation in detail."

"I'm going to go to the Sun Moon Empire to collect this debt!"

Du Leisi breathed a sigh of relief. Dai Yueheng's death was a foregone conclusion. If Dai Hao collapsed, then it would be truly over, and the entire Duke's mansion would truly be without a pillar.

It would be good to have a fight with the Sun Moon Empire and let the Marshal vent his anger.

"Yes!"

"marshal!"

On the other side of the tent, Xuanzi sat dejectedly under a large tree, his clothes tattered and ragged, looking like a beggar.

A black-haired girl came up to Xuanzi, handed him a chicken leg, and said:

"Eat up, Master."

Xuanzi slightly raised his head and saw Huo Suier. He shook his head with a wry smile and said:
"Master is not worthy to eat."

"I've made another big mistake."

“This is not the first time.”

"I've made the same mistake again."

Huo Suier said somewhat angrily:

"So you're just going to be all listless and do nothing?"

"Everyone is waiting for you to make your next decision!"

"Aren't you the deputy head of the inspection team?!"

"With so many people dead, you should take more responsibility!"

"Even the Duke of White Tiger, who lost his child, wasn't this devastated!"

"If I die someday, will all you do is mourn and nothing else?!"

Xuanzi suddenly looked up, gripping Huo Suier's arm tightly, his eyes filled with deep pleading.

You won't die!

"Even if I die, I'll be the first to die!"

“Disciple, please don’t say such things, I beg you.”

"I have been all alone all my life, and you are my only family."

"Then go and take on the responsibilities of being the vice-captain of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team!"

Huo Suier looked intently at Xuanzi, and Xuanzi looked back into her bright eyes.

Xuanzi stood up, took Huo Suier's hand, and walked shakily into the tent where Ma Xiaotao was.

"Hmph, here it comes."

Old Master Song looked at Xuanzi and said in an annoyed tone.

After calming down, she went to the site to investigate the specific situation of the collapse area, and the remaining details made Old Song shudder.

Legend has it that the Corpse Explosion Soul Skill, combined with hundreds of soul-guided bombs, exploded in a confined space, and the force of the explosion destroyed the mountain structure through the cracks, causing a landslide.

Let alone a Soul Emperor, even a Soul Saint would perish in the Northwest if they didn't have time to activate their Martial Soul True Body. Various details suggest that this move might have been intended for the White Tiger Guards or the Gehrman bandit group tasked with suppressing bandits.

The Shrek Inspection Team just happened to run into the line of fire.

Xuanzi's lips trembled slightly, then he asked:
How is Xiao Tao?

Looking at Ma Xiaotao lying on the ground, with Feng Jin's iridescent halo still pulsating, Old Song said:
"Neither good nor bad."

"She was very lucky; she escaped unharmed thanks to her invincible shield."

"His injuries have basically stabilized."

"Send her to the Sea God Pavilion to recuperate for a few months, and she'll be full of energy again."

Xuanzi breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"That's good."

"If something happens to Xiaotao too, how can I face Shaozhe?"

Old Master Song looked at Xuanzi and said:
"Take Ma Xiaotao back to the Sea God Pavilion."

"Old Master Mu wants you to go back."

"Convene a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion immediately."

"I won't go; I'll stay here and look after the children."

Xuanzi nodded, picked up Ma Xiaotao, glanced at Huo Suier, and said:
"I'll go now."

"Old Song, I'm entrusting the children to you."

"We really can't afford any more accidents."

After Elder Xuan finished speaking, he activated his flying soul tool, soared into the sky, and headed towards the Sea God Pavilion at an extremely fast speed.

…………

Shrek Academy Sea God Pavilion
In the main hall on the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion, all the elders gathered together. The two seats next to Mu En were empty, belonging to Xuanzi and Elder Song.

Yan Shaozhe, at the bottom, looked worried, repeatedly rubbing his right fingers on top of his left.

Everyone present learned of the tragedy that had occurred in the Mingdou Mountains, and the entire Poseidon Pavilion hall fell silent.

"crunch~"

Xuanzi pushed open the door of the Sea God Pavilion and entered the conference hall. Instead of sitting next to Mu En as usual, he stood at the doorway.

"Elder Mu, I'm back."

Before Mu En could speak, Yan Shaozhe spoke first, his voice trembling slightly.

"Elder Xuan, how is Xiao Tao?"

Xuanzi looked at Yan Shaozhe and said:

"He is currently receiving treatment and is doing well. He should recover in a few months."

Yan Shaozhe finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been sitting anxiously in the Sea God Pavilion for almost two hours.

Mu En's helpless and sorrowful voice reached Xuan Zi's ears.

"We know the situation."

"How do you plan to handle this?"

Mu En looked at Xuan Zi, waiting for his choice. If he said anything about resigning from his responsibilities and becoming an idle person again, he swore he would break Xuan Zi's legs!
Xuanzi was about to speak when he suddenly remembered his disciple's words. His eyelids lowered, and he said:

"As the vice head of the Shrek Inspection Team, I have an inescapable responsibility."

"Elder Mu, I accept all punishments."

"I will personally take high-quality soul bones and money to the homes of those children who died in battle and give them to their parents."

"I will cover all the costs of the soul bone."

"I would accept it even if their parents slapped me."

This time, Mu En actually thought highly of Xuan Zi, as he didn't directly say that he wanted to be a nobody and shirk all responsibility.

"Ugh."

"What's done is done."

"Just as you said, compensate those children's families."

"When you come back, you will go to the inner courtyard library and copy the Shrek Academy Supervisory Committee Code of Conduct ten thousand times, and then recite it aloud ten thousand times."

"I want the whole inner courtyard to hear it."

"After that, Long Xiaoyao assumed the role of deputy head of the inspection team."

“Xuanzi served as his assistant.”

Xuanzi nodded. He knew that Mu En was blatantly showing favoritism, and the punishments were all mild and insignificant. He didn't care about the position of deputy commander.

Yan Shaozhe spoke up at this moment.

"Mr. Mu, what about the children who participated this year?"

"Do we need to urgently send another batch of members from the inner courtyard over there?"

Moon shook his head and said:
"There's no time."

“The inner court disciples are scattered all over the country, and it will take them time to return.”

"Let the reserve team kids play as the main team."

"This is a good opportunity to bring in another batch of reserve personnel from the foreign language department to help them."

Yan Shaozhe said somewhat urgently:
“Those kids are indeed very talented, but their opponents are much higher level than them.”

"What if we lose..."

Mu En looked at Yan Shaozhe and said calmly:
"so what?"

"What real impact will losing have on us?"

"Are we lacking those few soul bones from the champion?"

"Are you referring to Shrek's glory?"

"Perfect, I can tell you clearly here."

"In my opinion, Shrek's glory is worthless!"

"Shrek Academy has never been great because of glory!"

"That glory is made great by Shrek!"

"Does losing once mean Shrek Academy will collapse?"

"If we do as I say this time, then so be it."

"Let the kids hit as much as they want."

Yan Shaozhe lowered his head and said respectfully:

"Yes!"

"I understand."

Xian Lin'er, sitting opposite Yan Shaozhe, looked at Mu En, who was in the first seat, and said:
"Mr. Mu, who will be the supervising teacher for this batch of reserve team members?"

"If not, I do have someone in mind."

Moon smiled and looked at Xianlin'er, saying:

"Oh?"

"who is it?"

Xian Lin'er said, word by word:

"Naksha, whose real name is Anaxagoras, is a new mathematics teacher at the academy."

"An outstanding teacher with exceptional teaching ability and competence."

(End of this chapter)