Douluo Continent: We agreed on a simulation, but they've come to life?

"The academy... will not provide any support," Lu Cheng said calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned even paler.

Wang Yan's face was bitter, wishing he could shut Lu Cheng up as soon as possible. Morale had already plummeted, and with this much pressure, a complete collapse would be a real problem.

"Why are you all looking so sad? Xiao Tao is a Soul Saint, and Ling Luochen and Gongyang Mo are both Soul Kings. Just hold on for about a week and get through the elimination rounds, and you can rest easy," Lu Cheng said with a light laugh.

"Besides... wasn't I here before this?"

"You don't really think I'm a Soul King, do you?"

"Well……"

Recalling Lu Cheng's almost monstrous performance in the previous training matches, and with Ma Xiaotao and others still around, the mood of the reserve team members gradually recovered.

At this moment, her gaze towards Lu Cheng held a hint of affection.

Being able to step up at crucial moments and withstand the pressure without flinching... that's the mark of a born leader.

"Let's all rest. We need to set off for Xingluo City tomorrow."

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

……

late at night.

Everyone was asleep.

Only Lu Cheng sat by the campfire, closing his eyes to rest.

A tall, slender figure slowly emerged from the tent, tiptoed to Lu Cheng's side, and slowly squatted down, his phoenix eyes filled with entanglement and hesitation.

"Senior Brother."

"Ok?"

Lu Cheng seemed to have anticipated this, his eyes still closed, and he spoke calmly.

"I was wrong..." Ma Xiaotao bit her red lips and carefully looked at Lu Cheng. Although her long, narrow phoenix eyes were red, she had obviously been crying, but she felt a sense of relief. After all, the Lu Cheng in her memory was strict, but his figure was as solid as a mountain, giving people a very reliable feeling.

She had no complaints about today's reprimand, and was even careful not to anger "Senior Brother".

He was no longer as mischievous as before.

“You did nothing wrong…” Lu Cheng said slowly.

Ma Xiaotao's heart tightened, and she parted her red lips slightly, about to explain, but Lu Cheng in front of her casually waved his hand and said in a flat tone: "In the final analysis, this matter still lies in the system of Shrek Academy. Under that system that cultivates idiots, no matter how long you train, you will never become anything."

So... I don't blame you.

"I just feel a bit emotional. Shrek Academy is really a cancer, growing in the very heart of this continent, harming generation after generation of young geniuses."

Lu Cheng said quietly.

Ma Xiaotao smiled brightly and gently hugged Lu Cheng's arm, shaking it slightly: "Senior Brother, I knew you were the best."

She didn't care about Shrek Academy; she only cared whether Lu Cheng was truly angry.

Even if one day she were asked to wipe out Shrek Academy... well, she would probably hesitate, after all, killing one's master is too embarrassing.

But she would never refuse to go through thick and thin with this man, even if it meant joining the Holy Spirit Cult.

"How are your injuries?" Lu Cheng shook his head. Talking about politics with someone obsessed with love was really like casting pearls before swine. He spoke softly.

"A little...disordered." Ma Xiaotao's pretty face flushed slightly.

"Senior Brother, why don't you come into the tent and help me regulate my breathing? Or we can go to the grove or the stream in the distance."

Lu Cheng's eye twitched.

Are you adjusting your breathing?

But looking into the beautiful woman's charming eyes, he still sighed softly, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Let's go to the stream in the distance. The tent is too noisy and will be easily noticed by others. The stream isn't far, and my mental energy can reach the camp."

"Great!"

The beauty's eyes were filled with excitement.

The outdoors is the most exciting...

Chapter 116 Zhang Lexuan: What's wrong with my brother?!

Sea God Pavilion.

Top floor.

Zhang Lexuan, dressed in a light blue dress, was dignified and elegant. She had a delicate nose, glossy red lips, and light blue eyes that seemed to hold stars. She stood gracefully behind Mu En.

She frowned slightly, her eye twitched suddenly, and a strong sense of unease welled up in her heart.

His gaze swept forward to Mu En, who sat leisurely in a golden wheelchair, observing him below: "Elder Mu, for some reason my eyelids are twitching badly. I've heard that Elder Xuan doesn't particularly like Lu Cheng, and now he's facing off against an evil soul master. Things are bound to go wrong..."

"Hehe, don't worry."

Moon smiled and shook his head.

“Xuanzi is aware of the stakes involved. Before they set off, I repeatedly reminded him not to be careless. This is an elite team from Shrek Academy's inner court, participating in the competition. Its importance is self-evident. He certainly won't be negligent. Lexuan, you can rest assured…”

"Can……"

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, secretly pondering a way to escape.

And the next moment.

Yan Shaozhe appeared, his eyes still showing some anxiety, "Teacher, Elder Xuan is back..."

"..."

A look of surprise flashed across Moon's eyes: "Why aren't you with the team to compete at this time? What are you doing back at the academy?"

"Hmm..." Yan Shaozhe hesitated, glanced at Zhang Lexuan beside him, and leaned close to Mu En's ear to whisper.

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, her unease growing stronger.

But Mu En dodged him, smiling and saying, "Le Xuan isn't an outsider, why hide? Just say what you want to say, we're all family here..."

Yan Shaozhe looked embarrassed, paused, and then said, "There was an accident in the Mingdou Mountains. That evil soul master possessed skills like corpse explosion. The cave was small, and Elder Xuan was outside and couldn't protect him in time, so..."

The air suddenly became still.

"Go on!"

Moon's eyes suddenly widened, his face turned cold, and he gave a low shout.

"The inner court disciples... were all injured, with Dai Yueheng, Xixi, Yao Haoxuan, and Chen Zifeng being the most severely injured. Their bodies were all infected with corpse poison and were taken back by Elder Xuan. Xiao Tao and..."

Before Yan Shaozhe could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by a shout.

"Where is Lu Cheng?!"

Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes were red as she stared intently at Yan Shaozhe.

Her aura was already somewhat unstable, her pair of snow-white hands clenched tightly until they turned blue, and her beautiful eyes flashed with intense killing intent.

As for whether this killing intent is directed at the evil spirit master or Xuanzi... that's uncertain.

"Lu Cheng is unharmed, and all the outer disciples are unharmed. Le Xuan, don't worry." Yan Shaozhe narrowed his eyes, clearly also noticing this strange relationship, and quickly spoke up to comfort him.

"How could I be alright!" Zhang Lexuan's eyes reddened.

Her breathing calmed down, and she was clearly regaining her senses. Lu Cheng had the Blood Eyes, making him an unparalleled expert in mental detection. If he sensed something was wrong, he would definitely protect everyone. Besides, the Lu Cheng in her memory had been in the Holy Spirit Cult for so long that he had even become a Holy Son. In terms of sheer evil, those brothers in her memory were nothing but greenhorns.

"Elder Mu, this is what you meant by... security."

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Mu En, who was concentrating with his eyes closed, then lightly touched the ground with her toes and leaped out, transforming into a pale blue shooting star, flying straight towards the outside of Shrek Academy.

"Teacher, this..." Yan Shaozhe looked puzzled.

"Let her go," Moon sighed softly.

Man proposes, God disposes.

Unexpected, yet reasonable.

Xuanzi is such a scoundrel. He should have realized it sooner, shouldn't he?

I believe in Xuanzi... hehe.

He felt incredibly mocked and ironic when he recalled his words of comfort to Zhang Lexuan. Once a person's trust is broken, it is very difficult to rebuild it, no matter how long it takes.

"Let's convene a meeting of the Sea God Pavilion."

Moon's eyes were closed, and his face looked even more tired. Even his white hair had become more noticeable. In this huge Shrek Academy, who could he rely on?

There was no one there.

……

In mid-air.

Zhang Lexuan leaned forward, her two transparent wings fluttering behind her, like a delicate and charming bluebird. Her long dress fluttered, exuding an ethereal aura.

But at this moment, the fairy's face was tinged with mortal anger, adding a touch of liveliness.

"Brother, I'll find a way to get out of here myself, there's no need for you to go to all this trouble!"

Zhang Lexuan gritted her teeth and said angrily.

"You're always like this, so self-righteous!"

In her eyes, Lu Cheng had only made such a big commotion to help her escape from Shrek Academy. Others might not know Lu Cheng, but she knew him all too well.

Her childhood sweetheart was the kind of person who treated human lives like a game. Even if all the inner disciples in the cave were killed, she doubted that Lu Cheng would actually do it, let alone if they were only seriously injured.

After all, in his memory, he had turned the whole world upside down for his own sake.

They don't even care about their own lives, let alone other people's.

"Faster, faster..."

She didn't blame Ma Xiaotao. After all, it was fine to joke around normally, but if that person really got serious, he could easily manipulate Ma Xiaotao, sell her off, and even have the latter help count the money.

……