Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 209 The Beast Tide Arrives

Orange sat down next to Xu Tianran. Her expression was also rather grim. Guarded by the Holy Spirit Sect and two Soul Master Corps, with the Evil Monarch Soul Master Corps—a beast king-level Soul Master Corps renowned for its speed—providing constant support, they had still managed to let all those hundreds of hostages escape. This was an utter disgrace.

Moreover, these hostages are extremely valuable, making the three former kingdoms of Douluo Continent hesitant to act rashly, and also severely limiting the future high-end soul master power of the former kingdoms. Now that everyone has fled, all plans must be changed, and there is always the possibility of retaliation from the former kingdoms of Douluo Continent at the border.

To be honest, Lin Chen also deserves a lot of credit this time. He killed three elders of the Holy Spirit Cult, which caused a division within the Holy Spirit Cult and made it easier for others to escape.

Unfortunately, Wang Qiu'er could not escape the fate of being sacrificed.

The leaders of the Soul Master Corps immediately began their report. Each of them was responsible for a part, and their combined statements basically explained the entire hostage escape process.

"Someone, invite the Imperial Advisor to a meeting." After listening to the three leaders, Xu Tianran coldly ordered.

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Shrek Academy, Seagod Island

"Sister Renxue, what is the maximum lifespan of a divinely bestowed soul ring?" Lin Chen asked in his spiritual sea.

"You want to absorb the divinely bestowed soul ring?" Qian Renxue was somewhat surprised, because the divinely bestowed soul ring she gave was the most suitable for Lin Chen's second martial soul. She did not expect that Lin Chen would absorb the divinely bestowed soul ring so soon.

"Hmm. It's probably too late at this point. A divinely bestowed soul ring is the best option."

Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "The maximum age of these nine divinely bestowed soul rings is 100,000 years. If you want to absorb them, I can make the divinely bestowed soul rings attribute-free, which will be more beneficial to you."

Lin Chen nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you. I'll consolidate my cultivation level a bit more and then start absorbing the divinely bestowed soul ring."

More than ten days passed, and Huo Yuhao had finished absorbing the power that Wang Qiu'er had given him.

"Yuhao, where are we going next?" Nan Shuishui, who had been protecting Huo Yuhao for several days, asked.

"Master Nan, you and Qiuqiu should go back first. I need to go somewhere first, and then return to Tang Sect," Huo Yuhao replied.

This is preparation for heading to the Demon Forest.

"Okay, see you at the Tang Sect then."

With his soul power fully unleashed, Huo Yuhao's speed at this moment could only be described as lightning fast. An invisible shield formed by his spiritual power protected him from the strong winds outside, making it impossible to detect his every move in the air, whether with the naked eye or any soul-guided device.

Watching Huo Yuhao's departing figure, Nan Shuishui sighed, lamenting the tragic fate of Huo Yuhao.

Three days have passed, and neither the Tang Sect nor Shrek Academy has received any news about Huo Yuhao.

Qian Renxue had already modified the divinely bestowed soul ring, and Lin Chen was now absorbing it.

With Lin Chen's physical abilities, enduring a 100,000-year spirit ring is a piece of cake. Lin Chen is currently raising the age to 190,000 years, which is the limit of a divinely bestowed spirit ring.

"Boom!" Just then, a thunderclap suddenly rang out.

The Sea God Pavilion's high-ranking officials, led by Xuanzi, had already returned to Shrek Academy after the rescue operation. Seeing that Lin Chen was using Sea God Island as a place for seclusion, they did not disturb him, after all, Lin Chen had made a great contribution to Shrek.

It's worth mentioning that Lin Chen wasn't the only one in seclusion at this moment; Ma Xiaotao, an inner court genius who was on par with Zhang Lexuan, was also there.

Upon hearing the thunder, Xuanzi felt a sense of foreboding.

It was still morning, but looking out the conference room window, the sky outside was darkening at an alarming rate, so much so that the conference room itself was also darkening.

"Let's go out and take a look," Xuanzi said to the elders.

Including Zhang Lexuan, many of Shrek's elders flew into the sky together, gazing at the rolling dark clouds.

Dark clouds in the distance were rapidly spreading toward Shrek City like an invading army. It was as if a curtain was being drawn up in the sky, threatening to darken the entire world.

Xuanzi frowned, looked at the elders around him, nodded, and his deep voice rang out: "All inner disciples of Shrek Academy, listen to my command and assemble at the south city wall."

At the same time, a bright green firework shot into the sky, exploded high in the air, and transformed into Shrek's signature image, which was exceptionally eye-catching.

Upon seeing this firework, the expressions of the Shrek Academy alumni changed instantly.

This signal represents not only danger, but also a large-scale invasion by a powerful enemy.

Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but ask, "Elder Xuan, what about Lin Chen and Xiao Tao...?"

Xuanzi said, "Let them continue their seclusion. Nothing is more important than breaking through to the Title Douluo level!"

Lin Chen remained silent, but Ma Xiaotao, upon hearing the instruction, was slowly exiting her cultivation state.

At this moment, a gentle voice rang in their hearts: "Xiao Tao, Lin Chen, you don't need to. Continue your seclusion."

The voice belonged to Zhang Lexuan.

Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's instruction, Ma Xiaotao continued her cultivation.

Fortunately, Ma Xiaotao's current stage is not very important and can be stopped at any time; otherwise, it might have caused her considerable damage.

Since its founding, Shrek City has always had the highest and most heavily fortified city walls in the south. The reason is simple: this direction faces the Star Dou Great Forest. After the Star Dou Great Forest uprising, the south city walls were further reinforced to defend against a large-scale invasion from the Star Dou Great Forest.

The city wall was 15 zhang high, 20 zhang thick, and more than 5 kilometers wide, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of soldiers at the same time.

At this moment, Time Douluo Shi Xing stood on the city wall, staring into the distance with a very grim expression.

To be precise, it's the South.

The dark clouds were spreading from the south. At this moment, the clouds seemed to slow their advance a little, but the oppressive force emanating from the sky still made it hard to breathe.

"Trendy." Xuanzi called out as he approached Time Douluo.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion."

Xuanzi waved his hand and asked, "No need for formalities. How are the troops being deployed?"

"The military has issued orders, and all troops are assembling at top speed, with the largest force in the southern city."

Xuanzi nodded and said, "Yes. You must do a good job in this regard. This time, those guys seem to have ill intentions!"

"Yes! Please rest assured, Elder Xuan." After all, he came from Shrek Academy, and Xuanzi was not only stronger than him, but also several times older in seniority, so he naturally had to show some courtesy.

(End of this chapter)