Chapter 415 - 112

Chapter 112: Revealing Strength and Heading to the Star Dou Great ForestNebula Douluo stepped forward at the opportune moment, her voice calm yet powerful. "Dean Yan, Youheng's Heart-Nature is witnessed by heaven and earth. Having achieved success in his studies, he wishes to return to his nation to repay the country that raised him. This is a natural human sentiment and the Righteous Path. Shrek Academy upholds neutrality and embraces all. Surely, it wouldn't obstruct a student's pure patriotic heart, would it? If this matter were to spread, how would the world view the Academy?"Yan Shaozhe was momentarily speechless. Star Shattering Douluo's personal visit represented the national will of the Star Luo Empire; Dai Youheng's decision to leave was firm, and his reasons were grand and unassailable. If he were to forcibly obstruct him again, it would be unjustifiable in terms of emotion, reason, and benefit, and would severely damage Shrek's reputation for being above worldly affairs.Outsiders would say that once a Genius entered Shrek, they belonged entirely to Shrek. After this, which power would dare send their disciples to Shrek for study, unafraid of them never returning?He could only let out a long sigh in the end, as if he had aged several years in an instant, and waved his hand weakly. "Enough, enough—everyone has their own ambitions. I will have someone process the graduation procedures immediately."With his permission, the graduation procedures were handled exceptionally quickly. When the emblem representing graduation from Shrek's Outer Court fell into Dai Youheng's hand, he felt an invisible shackle quietly recede.At the Academy gates, at the moment of farewell.Huo Yuhao's eyes held confusion and a hint of unconcealed disappointment. He merely patted Dai Youheng's shoulder heavily in the end. "Brother, take care."With that, he turned and left. He couldn't understand, and was even a little displeased, why Dai Youheng would give up such a bright future for a single word, "love."love".Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao also said their goodbyes, while only the Lan Sisters had slightly red eyes."Brother Youheng, we will reach Rank forty as soon as possible!" Lan Susu said firmly."When we graduate, we'll go find the Body Sect. When we become strong, we'll definitely come find you!" Lan Luoluo added, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future and reluctance to part.Dai Youheng looked at these two delicate flowers, about to leave the greenhouse and be tempered by wind and rain, and rarely showed a sincere, encouraging smile. "Good, I'll be waiting for the day your names shake the continent. Take care."He didn't say another sentimental word, turning neatly and walking towards the two waiting Douluo. The sunlight stretched his shadow long, his steps firm, without a hint of hesitation or looking back.Star Shattering Douluo calmly glanced at Shrek's tall gatehouse, flicked his sleeve, and a powerful spirit power enveloped Dai Youheng. The three transformed into streaks of light, vanishing instantly into the sky.Everything of Shrek rapidly shrank, receded, and was finally left behind.Dai Youheng faced the fierce winds of high altitude, and the long-dormant wildfire deep in his eyes finally began to burn fiercely.His path truly began at this moment.As soon as the three flew out of Shrek City's range, a figure almost blending with the shadows silently trailed far behind.It was Ice Sky Titled Douluo Ling Ya, who had completely suppressed his aura and quietly followed behind the three.He was now Dai Youheng's personal guard, so naturally, he dared not be too far from him. However, Shrek Academy was a dragon's den, and he dared not approach. The month-long wait had already made him extremely anxious.Now that the Young Lord had finally left, he naturally had to fulfill his duty as a guard. However, with two Titled Douluo ahead, he had to maintain an absolutely undetectable distant.In the high sky, a strong wind brushed their faces. Dai Youheng, being carried by the two Douluo, suddenly spoke, his voice clearly reaching the ears of the two Douluo ahead. "Your Excellencies, the Star Dou Great Forest is not far ahead. Junior has an impertinent request: could we perhaps postpone returning to the Empire for a while and help me obtain my fifth spirit ring?"As these words came out, Star Shattering Douluo and Nebula Douluo's figures suddenly froze, as if they had hit an invisible wall of air. Both turned around abruptly, their eyes filled with disbelief.Star Shattering Douluo's sharp, shattered-gold eyes scanned Dai Youheng, as if to see through him completely. "What did you say? A fifth spirit ring? Boy, when the competition ended over a month ago, you were clearly only Rank forty-three spirit power! Even with your exceptional talent, it's impossible to break through seven Ranks in such a short time!"Dai Youheng faced the Super Douluo's pressure with a composed expression, shaking his head. "Your Excellency, please understand. At that time, being in Shrek, Junior had to hold back. I used a special Cultivation Technique's ability to conceal my true spirit power.In fact, over a year ago, when I realized Shrek wasn't the place for me, I already started hiding it. When I was defeated by Xu Jiujiu's three palms back then, my actual Rank was already much higher than what was revealed. After consuming the Immortal Herb, I made significant progress. By the time I participated in the competition, my actual Rank was forty-nine. The reason for concealing it was out of necessity."He paused, looking towards the direction of the Star Luo Empire, his tone becoming sincere and helpless. "If I revealed my full strength, Shrek would undoubtedly try everything to keep me in the Inner Court. Elder Xuan, Dean Yan, and even Elder Mu would personally intervene. At that time, the promised resources, the Spirit Bone, and even the temptation of a hundred thousand year spirit ring would become a gilded cage to trap me. But my heart has long flown towards Star Luo, towards Xu Jiujiu Jiu Jiu's side. Any treasure, compared to being able to stand beside her, is like dust. Only by hiding my strength, making them believe that while I am excellent, I am not irreplaceable, could I successfully escape."These words were half-true, half-false, appearing genuinely heartfelt on the surface. He perfectly packaged his deep cunning as an undying devotion to Xu Jiu Jiu and a small trick he had to use to return to her side.Star Shattering Douluo and Nebula Douluo listened, their shock gradually turning into an extremely complex emotion, a mixture of awe, admiration, and even a hint of pity."Good, what a profound love and loyalty! What a hidden talent!" Star Shattering Douluo clapped his hands in praise, the sharpness in his eyes turning into admiration. "Boy, you not only possess peerless talent, but also a Heart-Nature and decisiveness far beyond your peers! Your devotion is also rare in my lifetime. For Xu Jiujiu Your Highness, you could even resist such temptation. I admire you!"Nebula Douluo's gaze towards Dai Youheng also softened considerably, and she slowly nodded. "Child, your fourth ring is already a ten thousand year spirit ring. Your fifth spirit ring's quality must not be low. Ordinary ten thousand year Spirit Beasts are no longer worthy of you. In my opinion, the target should at least be a high-grade Spirit Beast of twenty to thirty thousand years, to live up to your talent and your feelings for the Xu Jiujiu.""I leave it to Your Excellencies." Dai Youheng respectfully saluted, but a subtle glint flashed in his eyes as he lowered his head, unnoticed by anyone.In truth, obtaining a spirit ring was one goal, but his true other objective, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, was currently deep within this vast forest.If he could obtain a sliver of its power of destiny, it would be far more important than a high-year spirit ring. That would be an invaluable treasure for future negotiations with Spirit Beast factions and even for avoiding misfortune.The three then changed direction, like three meteors, plunging into the boundless Star Dou Great Forest.Deep within the forest, the life aura was intensely rich. The mental force of the two Super Douluo swept across like giant radars, easily avoiding unnecessary trouble and heading straight for the boundary between the mixed zone and the core zone. This was the habitat of powerful ten thousand year Spirit Beasts.