Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 319 Assisting

After spending a lot of time with Ji Lin, Ma Xiaotao's thinking also changed. Originally, she also valued Shrek Academy's eternal glory very much. However, after being with Ji Lin, she was subtly changed by him. Now she believes that although Shrek Academy's glory is important, people are more important. There is glory only when people are there. Shrek Academy's glory does not need to be earned by the students sacrificing themselves.

Does losing once mean Shrek Academy is no longer the number one academy on the continent? The title of number one academy on the continent isn't earned through the Soul Fighting Tournament, but through the academy's educational resources, its teachers, and its ability to cultivate outstanding talents for various countries. This is the true origin of Shrek Academy's status as the number one academy on the continent. Winning the Soul Fighting Tournament is merely icing on the cake.

Therefore, she did not want Bei Bei and the others to be under too much pressure. After all, with the reform of the competition system and Ji Lin preparing to participate, Shrek Academy's chances of winning the championship were slim. Even if Bei Bei inherited Mu Lao's legacy and broke through to the Soul Saint level before the competition, it would not work. First of all, he would not be able to get past Meng Hongchen.

Although Bei Bei and the others were somewhat unwilling, they knew that this time was different from the past. If Ji Lin had not graduated, they would still have a chance to win the championship. But Ji Lin had already graduated and was going to represent his sect in the competition, so they had even less hope. The few people who had a good relationship with Ji Lin knew very well how abnormal Ji Lin's strength was. Ji Lin made great contributions to Shrek Academy's last championship in Star Luo City.

No one knows how strong Ji Lin is right now, and he's about to break through to the Soul Saint level. If he breaks through before the tournament, then the tournament can be declared over in advance, the championship will be reserved, and there'll be no point in fighting!

Xu Sanshi said, "I don't know who our teammates will be, or whether they'll be reliable."

Ji Lin smiled and said, "It should be Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Ning Tian and the others. They are the only ones who are the right age and are all quite strong."

Huo Yuhao then spoke up, "Senior Brother Caitou has also broken through to the Soul Emperor level and can now use a level seven soul tool. He is very strong now, and his age is just right."

Xiao Xiao analyzed: "Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu have a martial soul fusion skill. Ning Tian's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is incredibly powerful. Wu Feng's Red Dragon Martial Soul is also very strong. Xie Huan Yue's defense is getting stronger and stronger. There are also the Lan Su Su sisters and Zhou Si Chen. Although they are disciples of our Zizai Sect, they have not yet graduated and can also represent the academy in the competition. They all have a chance of being selected."

Beibei nodded and said, "They are indeed very good, but this time the situation is different. If they lose the competition in their first time representing Shrek Academy, I don't know if they can bear the pressure. If they fail to win the championship, there will definitely be some rumors and gossip. I don't know if they can handle it. If things go wrong, it could ruin them."

Everyone fell silent. This was indeed a problem. Shrek Academy had won too many times, leading some people to take it for granted. If Shrek Academy lost this time, many people would break down, and Bei Bei and others who represented the academy in the battle would also be criticized.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Ji Lin smiled and changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event is about to be held this year, right? Aren't you seniors planning to participate?"

When this topic came up, Xu Sanshi immediately forgot the heavy topic from before and said excitedly, "Nannan is going to participate this year, so of course I have to participate too! Yuhao is going to participate too, right?"

After saying that, he put his arm around Huo Yuhao's shoulder, and Huo Yuhao nodded shyly. To be honest, he had reached the age where he was interested in women.

Beibei shook her head and said, "You all know my situation, I won't participate, but I will be the host. Sanshi, you and Yuhao, good luck."

Xu Sanshi looked at Ji Lin and said, "Why don't you guys attend the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event before leaving? You and Wang Qiu'er don't need to participate, but Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao can!"

Ji Lin also looked at Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao.

Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance and shook their heads in unison. Xiao Xiao stuck out her tongue and said, "Dong'er and I are still young, there's no rush for this. Senior Sanshi, you have to work hard!"

After speaking, Xiaoxiao glanced at Jiang Nannan.

Although Jiang Nannan's attitude towards Xu Sanshi has improved a bit over the years, she is still mostly cold and distant. Xu Sanshi will probably have to work harder if he wants to succeed.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they parted ways. Ma Xiaotao took Ji Lin with her, as Ji Lin was leaving Shrek Academy the next day, and she wanted to say goodbye to him properly tonight.

Wang Qiu'er, knowing she was about to leave, turned a blind eye to Ma Xiaotao taking Ji Lin away.

On the shore of Poseidon Lake, under the cover of night, Zhang Lexuan watched as Ma Xiaotao dragged Ji Lin into the house, a look of resentment on her face. Originally, Zhang Lexuan had wanted to say goodbye to Ji Lin properly tonight, so she waited by the lake, but Ma Xiaotao beat her to it. Helpless, she could only go home.

She knew that Ji Lin wouldn't be able to leave Ma Xiaotao's room tonight, and she would have to make up for it another time.

As night falls, all is quiet except for the occasional cry of a phoenix; the night is so peaceful and beautiful.

As the morning sun shone on the earth, bathing the entire Poseidon Island in a golden cloak, Ji Lin, Wang Qiu'er, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao had already packed their belongings, while Zhang Lexuan and Bei Bei had also arrived early to see them off.

Bei Bei and the others were a little surprised that Ma Xiaotao hadn't come. Only Ji Lin knew that Ma Xiaotao wouldn't be able to get out of bed for a while.

After Ji Lin and the others stepped out of the gates of Shrek Academy, the four of them turned around with complicated expressions and looked back at the place where they had lived for almost six years. No matter who you are, if you stay in a place for six years, you will feel reluctant to leave, unless you are not happy in that place.

Ji Lin and the others waved goodbye to Bei Bei and the others, bidding farewell to the academy where they had lived and studied for six years.

They did not leave Shrek City immediately, but instead went to the Freedom Gate's stronghold in Shrek City.

Upon entering the courtyard of Zizai Gate, Xu Jiujiu and Ye Guyi had already packed their belongings and were waiting for Ji Lin and the others.

Xu Jiujiu originally came to Shrek City for Ji Lin's sake. Now that Ji Lin is going back to Star Luo City, she naturally has to leave as well, and the affairs of Shrek City will naturally be handed over to her subordinates.

Ye Guyi, Nan Qiuqiu, and Nana are Ji Lin's chosen teammates, so they will definitely be taken along. Although Xiao Bai is reluctant to part with the familiar faces and delicious food in Shrek City's food street, it will definitely follow Ji Lin wherever he goes.

Gu Yuena also wanted to go to Xingluo City with Ji Lin. She wanted to observe humanity by Ji Lin's side and also see Ji Lin's limits. She wanted to see how far Ji Lin could go and whether Ji Lin, who was highly regarded by Xue Di and others, could become a god. She knew very well the conditions for becoming a god. Ji Lin did not meet those conditions yet. He had not been chosen by the gods and did not have a godhood. Everything was just empty talk.

Ling Luochen was also leaving. She wanted to stay by Ji Lin's side, and Gongyang Mo and others would handle the affairs of the Liyue Chamber of Commerce, so she could leave with peace of mind.

Chi Yuan will definitely follow Ji Lin back to Xingluo City.

As for this branch of the Zizai Sect, it can be handed over to the disciples of the nearby Dilong Sect for management. Gongyang Mo and others live in the Liyue Merchant Guild and rarely come here. Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo and others have to study in the inner courtyard and don't have much time to come here either. After Ji Lin and the others leave, it will be even less likely that they will come here. So it's best to just hand it over to the disciples of the Dilong Sect for management.

The group of eleven packed their belongings and left Shrek City in a grand procession, heading towards Star Luo City.

Star City.

As the sun set and slowly sank below the horizon, the sky was dyed a pale orange, and Ji Lin and his group finally arrived at Xingluo City.

Ji Lin led Ye Guyi and the others to the headquarters of Zizai Sect in Xingluo City, while Xu Jiujiu returned to the palace to see Xu Jiawei, as there were many things she needed to hand over.

The headquarters of Zizaimen is much larger than the branch in Shrek City. Although both are three-story luxurious courtyards, the Zizaimen headquarters in Xingluo City is much more luxurious. After all, the royal craftsmen were hired to build the house. When they built it, they inevitably referred to the royal palace, which is why the three-story luxurious courtyard looks magnificent.

Two young disciples in their twenties stood guard at the entrance of the Zizai Sect headquarters. Judging from their cultivation level, they were at least Soul Masters. They were also disciples of the Zizai Sect, but due to their talent and age, they were only outer disciples. They had not signed a contract and had not been taught the Taixu Sword Qi. However, their treatment was not bad either, since the Zizai Sect was lacking in everything except money.

As for the inner disciples, they are naturally Ye Guyi, Yu Mengdi, Ye Wuqing and others who joined back then. They can be said to be the backbone of the Zizai Sect. They all have the potential to be granted titles in the future. In addition, Ji Lin never hesitates to provide them with resources for training, so their future is promising.

The two young men guarding the gate bowed respectfully to Ji Lin and said, "Sect Master, you're back."

They certainly knew Ji Lin; after all, before Xu Jiujiu came to Shrek City, Ji Lin would come back every year during his holidays.

Ji Lin nodded and led the group behind him into the luxurious courtyard.

Meanwhile, Ye Wuqing, Yu Mengdi, and other inner disciples had already received news of Ji Lin's return and were waiting in the hall.

Upon entering the hall, Ji Lin unceremoniously took the seat of honor. Gu Yuena, who had also nominally joined the Free Gate, followed Ye Guyi and the others into the hall with great interest.

Yu Mengdi stood up and smiled, "Sect Master, congratulations on graduating from Shrek Inner Academy. You should be staying at headquarters from now on, right? For so many years, many disciples in the sect have thought that the Shrek City branch is our headquarters."

Ji Lin nodded and said, "I will be spending more time at headquarters from now on. Thank you for your hard work over the years."

Yu Mengdi shook her head and said, "We're alright, we spend most of our time cultivating. The one who's really working hard is the deputy sect leader."

As one of the few female disciples in the headquarters, she had a good relationship with Xu Jiujiu. Xu Jiujiu had done so many things for Ji Lin in silence, and she was actively helping Xu Jiujiu to increase Xu Jiujiu's importance in Ji Lin's heart.

(End of this chapter)