Douluo: Peerless Righteous Douluo

Mu Lao was a little depressed and sighed, "It is the academy that has let you down."

Then he said to Xiao Lin Yi, "Since they haven't told you, let me, an old man, tell you about your parents' past. After listening, whether you want to join, or not, or postpone it, it's up to you."

Facing Xiao Linyi's curious gaze, Elder Mu seemed to be lost in memories and slowly said, "Your father and mother were among the most talented people in the academy back then. Even I was slightly inferior to them when I was the same age."

"Your father and mother were both orphans born from commoner families. They mutated their martial souls and awakened top-level martial souls. Your father's is the Life Wutong, and your mother's is the Light Phoenix. I think your Golden Tree martial soul is the result of this mutation."

"At that time, your parents came to Shrek Academy alone without a letter of recommendation from the City Lord. They relied on their talents to enter the academy and became core disciples of the Outer Court. Later, they were admitted to the Inner Court together. After that, they became members of the Shrek Seven Devils of that generation and participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition at that time, winning the championship for the academy."

"Although your father was in the support department, he relied on his outstanding intelligence and leadership to become the first support department captain in the history of the academy. Your mother became the vice-captain due to her absolute strength."

"Besides, your parents had already confirmed their relationship at that time. The reputation of the Phoenix Resting in the Wutong Tree was not only in the Inner Court, but also throughout the entire continent. Your parents were known as a couple like a fairy tale."

"However, later, while carrying out an inner courtyard mission, due to an oversight in the academy's intelligence, your parents, with their Soul Sage cultivation, faced off against a Soul Douluo-level evil soul master. Although your parents fought with all their might to kill the evil soul master, the evil soul master's near-fatal attack also severely injured your father, preventing him from making any progress in his soul power for the rest of his life."

"Later, in order not to drag down the academy, your parents chose to leave the academy, and your father also chose to study soul guidance. Today, your father's soul guidance level is on par with his soul power..."

Xiao Linyi listened quietly to his parents' story, but the more he listened, the more familiar it sounded to him. This routine, this process...

Born an orphan, with outstanding talent, he entered the number one college on the continent, then made his mark, participated in competitions, won the championship, and became a fairy couple that everyone envied, and even had the names of his parents. Isn't this the treatment of those rising protagonists in other worlds?

So, in fact, the protagonist of this world is not me, but my parents? Why do I feel that my parents are more like the protagonists than me...

Xiao Linyi just felt weird.

When Xiao Lin Yi finally heard that his father was seriously injured, he couldn't help but exclaim.

No wonder my father's face has always been pale and sickly since he was a child. I thought he was born like this. I also thought my mother actually liked this feeling. I didn't expect that my father was seriously injured and had not recovered.

For the first time in his life, Xiao Lin Yi had evil thoughts towards a group of strangers. It was because of the evil soul master that his father was plagued by illness and his soul power could not improve at all.

Later, when he heard that his parents chose to leave because they did not want to drag down the academy due to their injuries, Xiao Lin Yi also understood his parents' deep feelings for Shrek Academy.

After listening to what Mu Lao said, Lin Qingxuan saw that Mu Lao looked apologetic and consoled him, "Mu Lao, the evil spirit master is cunning. How can we blame the academy's intelligence? Besides, even though we've left the academy, we're still in Shrek City. If we really want to see him, it's only a few steps away."

"Over the years, Le Xuan has been chatting with Ah Xi quite often. Many of the inner courtyard students and even teachers have come to Ah Xi to order custom clothes. The Soul Guidance Department has also asked me to make soul guides. Otherwise, the level of my soul guides wouldn't have improved so quickly. We all know that the academy must have been secretly involved. The academy has really helped us a lot."

Mu Lao felt a little better after hearing this. "You two are both good kids. This is what the academy should do. You should strive to be better."

Suddenly, Mu Lao's mood fell again. "In the end, it's because the academy has let you down. Duoduo told me that if it weren't for your injury and the limited soul power, with your talent and ability, an eighth-level soul master wouldn't be able to stop you. You might even have the hope of becoming the first ninth-level soul master in the three Douluo countries."

"Mr. Mu, it's nothing."

Lin Qingxuan just smiled and said, "I am very satisfied with my current life. I have Ah Xi by my side, and now I have Xiao Yi. As long as our family can be together, I really don't care about anything else."

Ouyang Xi's eyes were a little moist, and he buried his head in his lover's arms, unable to hide the sadness in his heart.

Old Mu didn't mention it just now, but she still remembered that the reason why her husband's soul power was difficult to improve despite being seriously injured was because of the fatal blow he dealt to her. Otherwise, she would have died in that mission long ago and how could she have the happy life she has now.

After listening to Mr. Mu's story, Xiao Linyi had made a decision in his mind.

Looking at Mr. Mu, Xiao Linyi said solemnly in his still childish voice, "Mr. Mu, I am willing to join Shrek Academy!"

Chapter 5: Apprenticeship, Golden Ancient Tree

Feeling the seriousness in Xiao Lin Yi's words, Mu Lao's expression also became serious. He did not look down on Xiao Lin Yi because of his young age.

He stood up and said seriously, "Then, classmate Lin Yi, welcome to Shrek Academy."

After the words were spoken, the old man and the young man smiled at each other.

Then Elder Mu looked at the couple who were looking at their son with satisfaction, and said, "Qingxuan, Xi girl, I have a request."

"Mr. Mu, your words are too serious. Please continue."

"I hope you will agree to let me accept this child as my disciple!"

The couple looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

As former talented students in the inner courtyard, and even the captain and vice-captain of the Shrek Seven Devils, they naturally knew who this Mr. Mu was. But when they thought about their son's talent, it was normal for them to be moved.

Mu Lao continued, "You all know my identity. I can guarantee that if I can accept this child as my disciple, I will teach him everything I know. At the same time, Shrek will allocate all its resources to help this child grow up as quickly as possible without damaging the foundation or affecting the future."

What Mr. Mu said was full of sincerity. At least at this moment, Ouyang Xi's eyes lit up slightly, and he seemed to be moved.

But a trace of sadness flashed across Lin Qingxuan's eyes, and he sighed, "Has it come to this?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Lao's skinny body froze for a moment, then relaxed. He chuckled and said, "As expected of a monster who became the captain of the Shrek Seven Devils with his wisdom and auxiliary system. I really can't hide anything from you."

After saying this, Elder Mu was silent for a moment before he continued, "You should have some understanding of the academy's situation. This child is a gift to me, and even more so, hope! All I can do is to support this old man with my old bones and protect this child for a while. Watching this child grow up will be worthy of the generations of Shrek predecessors."

Ouyang Xi listened to the conversation between the two and guessed something, and a sad look suddenly appeared on his face.

Xiao Linyi was thoughtful and went forward to hug his mother's legs, hoping to give her some comfort. Ouyang Xi raised his hand and touched the child's head, opened his mouth to say something, but ultimately couldn't say it.

After listening to what Elder Mu said, Lin Qingxuan looked at Ouyang Xi and nodded, "Elder Mu, as long as Xiaoyi is willing, Ah Xi and I have no objection."

After saying that, he took his son from his wife's arms, squatted down, and said seriously, "Xiaoyi, when your mother and I were in the academy, Master Mu gave us a lot of guidance. He was like a teacher to us. He is a very good teacher. Now, Master Mu wants to take you as his disciple. You can decide this matter according to your own wishes. No matter what your answer is, Mom and Dad will support you."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Mu didn't say much, but a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

What Lin Qingxuan just said was the greatest favor he could give to the academy as a father.

Xiao Lin Yi looked at the old man. Although he was skinny and old, Lin Yi could feel the friendly and bright aura coming from the old man, and the terrifying power contained in this old body.

Moreover, there is the close relationship between his parents and this old man and the academy behind the old man.

In fact, the answer is obvious, isn't it?

Without pausing for too long, Xiao Linyi quickly bowed to Mu Lao and said, "Disciple greets Master."

"Hahaha", a hearty and joyful laugh came from Mu Lao's mouth. This old man who had dedicated his life to Shrek Academy, at this moment, was still happy from the bottom of his heart that Shrek Academy had successors.

After a long time, the laughter finally stopped. Although he still looked exhausted, at this moment, it seemed as if all the turbid air in his heart had been released, and the aura of light around him became more active.

The old man who had been carrying Shrek Academy on his shoulders despite his half-crippled body, seemed to have finally unloaded the burden at this moment, and even his body seemed to straighten up.

Elder Mu looked at Xiao Linyi, his eyes almost overflowing with love, "Good boy, I am Mu En, the current head of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy, a level 99 Ultimate Douluo, and the title of Dragon God..."

Before Moon En finished speaking, Xiao Linyi exclaimed, "Dragon God Douluo? Dragon God Douluo Moon En, one of the Black and White Holy Dragons?"

Moon laughed and said, "You've actually heard of this old man's name?"

Xiao Linyi nodded. "It's mentioned in the book. He and Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao are known as the Black and White Holy Dragons. A hundred years ago, they led Shrek Academy to resist the beast tide and severely damaged the Body Douluo of the Body Sect. They are one of the strongest people on the continent."

"Haha, I never thought that after so many years, I would still have records of you," Moon said with a smile, "Child, since you know this, I won't introduce you in detail. Before you, I had four direct disciples. From now on, you are my fifth direct disciple."

"Yes!"

"Good boy," Ouyang Xi suddenly spoke after the conversation between master and disciple.

Xiao Lin Yi looked at his mother in confusion.

"Mr. Mu is highly respected and has powerful cultivation. His disciples have already become accomplished and hold high positions. However, there is one person you must be careful of, or even stay away from."

"?"

As if they had guessed what Ouyang Xi was going to say, Lin Qingxuan and Moon En looked at each other, each with helplessness on their faces, but no one stopped him. Lin Qingxuan knew that he couldn't stop him, but Moon En didn't care. At his age, he had already seen things indifferently. What Ouyang Xi was going to say was nothing more than childish nonsense to him.

"That's Master Mu's eldest disciple, the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Spirit Department, Yan Shaozhe!"

"He has the same Bright Phoenix spirit as his mother."

"Like mom?"

"That's right, this is the most unlucky thing that has ever happened to Mom! Anyway, stay away from him. He's an old scumbag. Don't let him lead you astray!"

At the end, Ouyang Xi almost gritted his teeth and spoke almost word by word.

Having never seen his mother so angry, Xiao Lin Yi nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would remember it well.

Moon couldn't help but chuckle and said, "It seems that this is why Xi girl refused to accept Shaozhe as her master."

As if he had heard something inside, Xiao Lin Yi secretly pricked up his ears.

Lin Qingxuan said helplessly, "That's why Dean Yan wanted to take Ah Xi as his apprentice. But Ah Xi somehow found out about some things that happened when Dean Yan was younger. Not only did she refuse, she also bullied him. Since then, she's always been unhappy when she sees Dean Yan, so much so that he's avoiding her. But Dean Yan is a generous man and doesn't mind her."

"Hahaha, Shaozhe is not that generous."

In front of his new apprentice and his parents, Moon did not give his disciple any face at all and exposed his shortcomings mercilessly, "Who made him do those ridiculous things when he was young."

But after all, he was his eldest disciple, so Moon still gave him some face.

"Alright, it's been a while since you've been back to the academy. Let's go back together today, and it's a good opportunity for them to meet my new disciple."

Lin Qingxuan and Ouyang Xi looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Then, Moon released a layer of gentle soul power to wrap Xiao Linyi, "Let's go, kid, meet your brothers and receive some gifts. After that, I will personally take you to find your first soul ring."

Several people used their own methods, and soon they arrived at the Sea God Island of Shrek Academy.

Feeling the rich and abundant vitality of heaven and earth on the island and the various plants that were decades or even hundreds of years old that could be seen everywhere, Xiao Linyi couldn't help but smile. At the same time, a sense of intimacy came from not far away.

Soon, they arrived at the center of Poseidon Island.

A huge golden tree hundreds of meters high appeared before their eyes.

Xiao Lin Yi could feel that the familiar breath from before was coming from this giant tree.

As if sensing Xiao Linyi's gaze, Moon introduced the tree while notifying the elders of the Sea God Pavilion to assemble. "Do you sense a familiar aura? This is the secret to the cultivation speed of the Shrek Inner Court students. It's also Shrek Academy's most precious treasure, personally transplanted by the Sea God ten thousand years ago—the Ancient Golden Tree."

"Is it the same as my martial spirit?"

"Yes, Not Bad."

Xiao Lin Yi unconsciously released his golden tree martial spirit.

At the moment when Xiao Lin Yi's martial spirit was released, the ancient golden tree suddenly emitted infinite light again. When everyone instinctively closed their eyes to block the strong light, a streak of light shot out from the ancient golden tree, rolled up Xiao Lin Yi's body, retracted it, and merged it into the trunk of the ancient golden tree.

At this time, the elders from the Sea God Pavilion had just arrived and witnessed the whole process of Xiao Lin Yi being swept away by the ancient golden tree. The sudden change shocked everyone present.

Chapter 6 Gift

The sudden movement of the ancient golden tree caught everyone by surprise.

Ouyang Xi's Bright Phoenix Martial Soul instantly possessed his body, and his soul power condensed to the extreme in an instant, and his seventh soul ring was about to light up.

Lin Qingxuan didn't care about his son and hurriedly stopped his wife. The ancient golden tree was the center of Shrek Academy. The academy had an iron rule that no one, even the elders, could damage the ancient golden tree. If his wife really attacked the ancient golden tree, even Mu Lao, the master of the Sea God Pavilion, might not be able to save her.

However, the most important thing is that Lin Qingxuan did not feel that his son would be in danger. When Old Mu came before, he said that it was because the ancient golden tree had resonated with his son when he awakened his martial soul. Now that his son came in front of the ancient golden tree and released his martial soul, it was normal for the ancient golden tree to react.

He finally persuaded his wife, but as time went by, Lin Qingxuan couldn't help feeling anxious. After all, he was his own son, how could he not care about him?

Finally, under the anxious gaze of everyone, Xiao Linyi's small figure finally slowly emerged from the ancient golden tree.

Lin Qingxuan and his wife finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom and Dad!"

Xiao Lin Yi shouted excitedly.

Time goes back to when Xiaolin Yi was sucked into the ancient golden tree.

"Child, you are here."

Xiao Lin Yi had originally closed his eyes due to the shock of the sudden attack, when suddenly a voice full of vicissitudes of life came to his ears.

He tentatively opened his eyes, and what came into view was a golden space, which was filled with gold from top to bottom and left to right. Xiao Lin Yi's body was floating in this golden space, and in his right hand was the golden tree of his martial spirit that had not yet been retracted.

Although he didn't see anyone, the familiar feeling around him still made Xiaolin Yi brave enough to ask tentatively. "Who are you?"

"I am the Golden Ancient Tree, just like your martial spirit."

"Then what do you want from me?"

Feeling the familiar atmosphere, Xiao Lin Yi unconsciously let down his guard. Instead of worrying about being suddenly pulled into this special space, he asked questions.

"I'm dying."

"what?"

Xiao Lin Yi didn't expect to hear such a sentence and was a little slow to react.

"why?"

"There is a being I am powerless to resist that is devouring me. If this continues, I will die."

"So you came to me because I can help you?"

"Yes, I hope you can save me."

"But, I'm still just a soul warrior who doesn't even have the first soul ring."

"You will eventually grow up. I just hope that when you grow strong enough, you can save me."