Douluo Continent: Copying Ya Li, the Carefree King of the Sun and Moon

The stands outside the square were packed with spectators.

But the atmosphere today is completely different from that of the final.

"Shrek! You've made a disgrace!"

"The world's number one academy? What a joke!"

"Losing to the Sun Moon Empire is one thing, but doing something so despicable! Those girls risked their lives for you, and you even withheld their compensation? Is that something a human being would do?"

The shouts and curses came from every corner of the square, growing louder and louder until they couldn't be suppressed at all.

Some people lost money betting on Shrek Academy, some simply couldn't stand Shrek's behavior, and many more were upset by what Shen Muqing and Zhao Tiesheng said.

Most importantly, Shrek Academy has lost its prestige as the best in the world.

The Shrek Academy team sat in the designated area, heads bowed, their faces extremely grim.

Wang Yan sat at the very front, his lips pressed tightly together, not uttering a single word.

Xuanzi didn't come, saying he wasn't feeling well, but everyone knew he was off eating chicken legs somewhere.

Dai Yueheng sat in the middle of the line, his back ramrod straight. His face was still injured and wrapped in white bandages, but his eyes were fixed on the front, not looking at anyone.

Beibei lowered her eyes, her hands on her knees, clenched into fists.

Xu Sanshi leaned back in his chair, his eyes closed, as if he were asleep, but his slightly trembling fingers betrayed him.

Ling Luochen sat at the very back, his head bowed, occasionally glancing elsewhere, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team sat on the other side, facing Shrek Academy from afar.

Xu Yanli was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe today, his golden hair was neatly tied up, and a jade fan was worn at his waist. He looked as elegant and noble as if he had stepped out of a painting.

He wasn't wearing a mask.

From the moment he took it off the competition stage yesterday, he had no intention of wearing it again.

Huo Yuhao sat next to him, head down, seemingly lost in thought.

Xiao Hongchen crossed his legs, twirling a gold soul coin in his hand, a smug smile on his lips.

Meng Hongchen sat quietly beside her brother, but her gaze kept drifting towards Xu Yanli.

"quiet!"

The eunuch's high-pitched voice amplified throughout the entire area via the soul-guided amplification device. The murmurs gradually subsided.

Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo walked out of the palace gate, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a twelve-tassel crown, his steps steady.

But Xu Yanli could see clearly that there were bloodshot eyes in his eyes, indicating that he must not have slept well last night.

Xu Jiawei walked up to the platform and sat down in the center.

Princess Jiu Jiu followed behind him, dressed in a golden palace gown, her face calm, but when her gaze swept over the Sun Moon Empire's entourage, it lingered on Xu Yanli's face for a moment.

"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament has come to a successful conclusion." Xu Jiawei announced, his voice amplified throughout the venue by the soul-guided amplifier. "Now, please invite the representatives of the top three academies to come to the stage to receive their awards."

"Third place, Xingluo National Academy."

The Star Luo National Academy team stood up, walked onto the platform, and received their trophy and prizes. The applause was sparse.

"Second place, Shrek Academy."

The square fell silent instantly.

It wasn't the solemn quiet, but the calm before the storm.

Shrek's team stood up and walked onto the platform.

Dai Yueheng walked at the front, and the moment he received the trophy, the stands erupted in cheers.

"Shrek! Shameful!"

"What do you mean by 'number one in the world'? I think it's 'number one shamelessness in the world'!"

"Refund the tuition! Return the girl's compensation!"

The shouts and curses were deafening, mixed with boos and whistles. A few people, in a fit of emotion, even threw what they were holding onto the stage.

Dai Yueheng stood on the stage, holding a gleaming silver trophy in his hands, his face expressionless.

But as he held the trophy and looked at his father's calm gaze beside him, Dai Yueheng felt extremely embarrassed.

Beibei lowered her head, her lips bitten until they turned white.

Xu Sanshi finally opened his eyes, looking at the angry faces below the stage, a bitter look flashed in his eyes.

Wang Yan stood beside the group, his face pale, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

Xu Jiawei sat on the high platform, his face also looking unpleasant.

Chapter 138 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire

Shrek Academy lost face, and so did the Star Luo Empire.

But he had no choice; he couldn't just arrest all the people who were cursing.

"First place, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."

Xu Yanli stood up, straightened his robes, and walked onto the stage.

Xiao Hongchen, Huo Yuhao, Meng Hongchen, Ji Juechen, Shen Muqing, and Zhao Tiesheng followed behind him.

Seven people, marching in unison, exuding an imposing aura.

Upon stepping onto the stage, Xu Jiawei personally handed the gold trophy to Xu Yanli.

Their eyes met.

One looked down from above, the other remained calm and composed.

"Congratulations, Prince Xiaoyao," Xu Jiawei said, his voice flat and devoid of emotion.

Xu Yanli accepted the trophy and smiled slightly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He paused, then lowered his voice so that only Xu Jiawei could hear: "Uncle, did you sleep well last night?"

Xu Jiawei's fingers tightened slightly, but he maintained a polite smile and did not respond.

Xu Yanli didn't care. Holding the trophy, he turned around to face the 100,000 spectators below the stage.

Sunlight shone on him, making his blond hair shine, and his moon-white brocade robe fluttered gently in the wind.

He raised the trophy.

The flag of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy fluttered in the stands.

The contestants from the Sun and Moon Empire cheered wildly, their shouts nearly lifting the sky.

But amidst the cheers, there were still curses directed at Shrek Academy and lamentations from members of the Star Luo Empire.

Xu Yanli stood on the high platform, listening to the curses, a very faint smile appearing on his lips.

Shrek's legendary reputation is gone forever, from this day forward.

After the awards ceremony, the crowd slowly dispersed.

Xu Yanli walked down the platform holding the trophy, and Old Ma came up to greet her, his wrinkled face beaming with joy.

"Your Highness, we won! We really won!"

"Okay." Xu Yanli nodded and handed him the trophy. "Keep it safe and take it back to show Father. As for the soul bones and such, we'll distribute them after we get to the Sun Moon Empire."

Mr. Ma accepted the trophy with both hands, his eyes reddening.

As soon as the awards ceremony ended, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team packed up their gear and hurried back.

Star City is such a horrible place; staying there for even a second longer is torture.

The streets were filled with people talking about Shrek Academy, and they even treated those from the Sun Moon Empire like monkeys, pointing and whispering wherever they went, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.

Xu Yanli leaned against the carriage wall, twirling the jade carving knife in his hand, his eyelids drooping, looking completely listless.

The convoy exited Xingluo City through the south gate and headed north along the official road. After traveling for most of the day, they reached a fork in the road, where Xu Yanli suddenly raised his hand and knocked on the side of the carriage.

"parking."

The convoy came to a complete stop. Yue Zhengling leaned out from the front carriage and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness? What's wrong?"

"You guys follow the original route first. Elder Long and I have some things to take care of." Xu Yanli pushed open the car door and jumped out, patting the dust off his clothes. "Wait for me at the post station in the city before Mingdu. We'll catch up soon."

Yue Zhengling's brows immediately furrowed: "Your Highness, where are you going? Should I go with you..."

"No need." Xu Yanli waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "With Elder Long here, nothing will happen. Be careful on your journey and don't delay your trip."

Yue Zhengling wanted to say a few more words of advice, but when she turned her head, she saw that Long Xiaoyao had already gotten off the carriage behind and was standing behind Xu Yanli wearing a mask. The words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back.

"Yes." He cupped his hands in greeting and turned back to the carriage.

The convoy restarted, its wheels rolling, traveling further and further along the official road until it disappeared from sight.

Once the dust settled, Xu Yanli withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Long Xiaoyao.

"Elder Long, let's go to Sunset Forest."

Long Xiaoyao nodded, without asking a question, and reached out to grab Xu Yanli's shoulder. The two of them swayed and took to the air, heading straight for the northwest.

Sunset Forest is located within the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire, next to the city of Heavenly Dou.

With Long Xiaoyao's strength, he arrived in less than an hour.

Looking down from the air, the entire forest stretched for hundreds of miles, so green that it formed mountains, with treetops so dense that the ground was invisible, and occasionally a few hilltops would peek out, like isolated islands emerging from a green sea.

Xu Yanli and Elder Long unleashed their full spiritual power, creating a dense net that sifted through the air inch by inch.

No one knows where Tang Sanzang hid the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is number one on the must-eat list in Douluo Continent.

The territory that originally belonged to Dugu Bo in the original novel inexplicably became the territory of the Tang Sect.

According to the original novel, this place is hidden deep in the Sunset Forest, shrouded in the poisonous miasma of the Seven Absolute Flowers of Jade Scales. It is full of rare and precious herbs and was also subjected to many trials by Tang San during the second season of Douluo Continent.

Ten thousand years have passed, and those herbs have long since become spirits, some even cultivating into hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts.

Long Xiaoyao led him through the forest for three days.