Chapter 327: Expelling the Evil Soul Masters from This World
Mu En looked at Xuan Zi and sighed. His mind was filled with conflicting thoughts. To be honest, his expectations for Xuan Zi had only gotten lower over time.
In the past, he had hoped that Xuan Zi would become an Ultimate Douluo and succeed him as the next Master of the Sea God's Pavilion. He had envisioned Xuan Zi shouldering the heavy burden of protecting Shrek Academy after his departure.
But now, he only wished that Xuan Zi would stay at the academy, remain obedient, and always be ready to protect the students without causing any more damage to the academy's interests.
Mu En sighed again and said helplessly, "Xuan Zi, given your repeated mistakes, I have decided to publicly announce that I am still alive and return to the public eye. I will take the initiative to shift public opinion and do my best to restore Shrek Academy's reputation.
As for you, stay by my side and help me protect the students.
Without my permission, you are absolutely not allowed to act on your own in the name of 'doing what's best for the academy.'
I know that many of your actions are based on your belief in serving the academy's interests, but the results have often been detrimental, even harming the very academy you claim to protect."
Xuan Zi listened to Mu En's words, yet his expression remained calm there was no joy on his face.
He had already known that Mu En would not impose severe punishment on him.
For one, he was too important to the academy. And for another, Mu En was, at heart, a kind man.
Back then, when the Scorpion Tiger Douluo, Zhang Peng, had already begun showing signs of becoming an Evil Soul Master, Mu En could have executed him immediately to prevent future trouble. But in the end, he had chosen to let Zhang Peng live.
As for the time Mu En had killed Du Bisi, that had been a different matter entirely. Du Bisi had sought death by challenging Mu En head on. Otherwise, given Mu En's personality, he wouldn't have necessarily killed him.
"Yes, Mu Lao," Xuan Zi replied, not arguing against Mu En at this moment.
Still, deep down, he firmly believed that everything he had done "for the good of Shrek Academy" had merely been a case of good intentions yielding poor results.
Even though he had verbally agreed with Mu En, he had no intention of stopping. In his mind, his failures were simply due to bad luck.
Luck would not always remain unfavorable one day, his efforts for the academy's benefit would bear fruit.
"Good," Mu En nodded and waved a hand. "If there's nothing else, go back and continue your cultivation."
Xuan Zi looked at Mu En, then slowly stood up and said, "Mu Lao, I do have something to report. While I was in the Sun Moon Empire, I obtained some information regarding Ye Xishui."
Mu En's eyes narrowed sharply. "Something about Xishui?"
It had been a long time since he had heard that name from anyone's lips, and even longer since he had seen her.
"Yes," Xuan Zi nodded before continuing, "I heard that the woman you once loved, Ye Xishui, has now become the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult."
Mu En fell silent.
He had known for years that Ye Xishui was an Evil Soul Master. But even after discovering the truth, he had never been able to bring himself to kill her. He had even begged his master to spare her.
After all, Ye Xishui was the woman he had loved most in his life. Even though she had betrayed him and been with Xiaoyao, causing him immense pain, his love for her had never truly changed.
Mu En spoke slowly, "Xuan Zi, I cannot confirm whether Xishui has truly become the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult. But if it is true, then she poses an enormous threat to Shrek Academy.
Our academy's enmity with the Evil Soul Masters runs too deep.
I still remember the look of hatred in her eyes when she was taken from Shrek Academy all those years ago.
I have not seen her in many years, but I can still estimate her strength. Given her talent, she may have already become an Ultimate Douluo. The last time I saw her, she was already a Super Douluo level Evil Soul Master."
Xuan Zi's face showed utter shock. A deep sense of danger crept over him, and he murmured, "An Ultimate Douluo level Evil Soul Master? Mu Lao, is it really possible for such a person to exist in this world?"
An Evil Soul Master of that level would undoubtedly bring catastrophe upon the entire Douluo Continent.
Mu En sighed. "If it were any other Evil Soul Master, achieving Ultimate Douluo status would be nearly impossible. But for Xishui, it's not surprising.
She is the most talented female soul master I have ever seen. Even now, no woman in Shrek Academy matches her potential not even Lexuan."
Hearing this, Xuan Zi's heart sank. To him, Evil Soul Masters were enemies that could never be tolerated.
If not for Evil Soul Masters like the Death God Envoy and Zhang Peng attacking Shrek Academy, so many talented students would not have perished.
In his view, to prevent such tragedies from happening again, these wretched Evil Soul Masters needed to be wiped out completely.
But Ye Xishui was too strong.
If Mu En's prediction was correct and she had truly reached Ultimate Douluo status, then he was no match for her. How could he possibly rid the academy of the threat posed by the Evil Soul Masters?
"Mu Lao, was Ye Xishui a twin martial soul user?" he asked cautiously.
Mu En answered without hesitation, "No. Xishui only has one martial soul."
Xuan Zi's heart skipped a beat.
Only one martial soul?
But Huo Yuhao had clearly said that Ye Xishui's second martial soul was identical to Yan Shao Zhe's.
Either Huo Yuhao had lied, or Mu En was unaware that Ye Xishui had a second martial soul.
By all logical reasoning, he should trust Mu En. But this concerned the academy's safety he couldn't afford to be careless. After all, Mu En had made mistakes before, such as letting Zhang Peng go and pleading for Ye Xishui's life.
"The key to uncovering the traitor lies with Yan Shao Zhe.
If we can use him as a breakthrough point, not only can we determine whether he is truly a spy, but we may also learn about Ye Xishui's current condition.
If she is on the brink of death, Shrek Academy's security will drastically improve."
Thoughts raced through Xuan Zi's mind.
Sun Moon Imperial Palace
Warm sunlight bathed the imperial garden.
Sitting in a wheelchair, Xu Tianran smiled at the girl sitting across from him and asked, "Tianzhen, how does it feel to be defeated by Huo Yuhao?"
Xu Tianzhen glanced at him and sighed in frustration. "It doesn't feel good at all.
Huo Yuhao is even stronger than I expected.
I fought him with everything I had, but in the end, it was like my soul skills had no effect on him at all."
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