Chapter 208: Cowardly Yu Xiaogang!

"This visit is to discuss our cooperation," Meng Shenji explained. "Dean Flender, allow me to introduce His Highness, Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Empire. The Royal Academy is currently under his jurisdiction."

Flender, despite his distaste for the arrogant prince, still gave a slight bow out of formality.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

But Xue Xing didn't even look at him, instead coldly saying,

"Shrek Academy? Never heard of it. Must be some unremarkable school."

"Chairman Meng, how could you allow unknown individuals to enter our academy?"

Upon hearing this, the Shrek group bristled with anger. Zhao Wuji, standing beside Flender, nearly stepped forward, but Flender held him back.

Meng Shenji's face darkened.

"Your Highness, that is an unfair statement. Shrek Academy has produced numerous outstanding soul masters, including our very own Teacher Qin."

"Dean Flender and his esteemed colleagues have chosen to join our academy. They are invaluable talents."

"Oh?"

Xue Xing's expression softened slightly upon learning that Qin Ming was from Shrek Academy. He turned to Flender and said,

"Chairman Meng, as per academy regulations, shouldn't all faculty undergo an assessment? Have these individuals passed?"

Zhi Lin, standing beside Meng Shenji, couldn't hold back his irritation.

"All of Shrek Academy's instructors possess Heaven Dou-level qualifications. No further tests are necessary. Your Highness, did you truly come here just for this matter?"

His tone was noticeably sharper now.

Xue Xing snorted.

"The Royal Academy is the foundation of our empire, nurturing future leaders. As teachers, they wield great influence over our students. I will not allow the academy to hire arrogant troublemakers."

"I heard from Xue Beng that these 'guests' assaulted him yesterday. Xue Beng is the Fourth Prince of the empire, representing the dignity of the royal family. How could such an offense be overlooked?"

Finally, the three elders understood the real reason for Xue Xing's visit.

They glanced at Xue Beng, who stood seething with hatred, glaring at Dai Mubai.

The elders could only sigh inwardly.

This is exactly why Heaven Dou Royal Academy fails to produce truly exceptional talents—because of these foolish nobles.

Flender, unfazed, responded calmly,

"And how does His Highness propose to resolve this matter? Did you happen to ask Prince Xue Beng why he was attacked?"

Soul masters were the most respected figures on the continent, far above mere nobles.

Flender himself was a proud man. If not for his old friends and the need for a stable future, he would have erupted at Xue Xing's condescending remarks from the very start.

Xue Xing snorted.

"I have always valued talent. Since you have come seeking a position at our academy, and Xue Beng was also at fault yesterday…"

"We shall let the matter drop. However—"

His gaze swept over Flender and the other Shrek teachers.

"You must prove that you are indeed worthy."

At Xue Xing's words, Xue Beng's face lit up with triumph.

Flender clenched his fists, barely containing his anger.

"Fine. How does Your Highness want us to prove ourselves?"

Xue Xing smirked.

"Simple. If you can last five minutes against Master Dugu, I will acknowledge your worth and grant you the best treatment."

"If not, as Xue Beng said yesterday—you will leave immediately."

"You—!"

Dai Mubai roared in fury and lunged forward.

But before he could move an inch, the green-haired elder beside Xue Xing opened his eyes.

The moment those emerald eyes landed on Dai Mubai, the entire hall seemed to grow eerily cold.

His pupils were devoid of life, radiating an eerie, ruthless aura.

Dai Mubai let out a pained grunt as his entire body convulsed violently.

Then, without a sound, he collapsed to the floor, completely motionless.

At that moment, Cloud Feng, along with the others, couldn't help but admire Dai Mubai.

A prince from Star Luo Empire… yet he dares to act so recklessly in Heaven Dou Empire?

Does your father know?

Sure, he might not recognize Dugu Bo's identity, but attempting to attack a prince?

Cloud Feng could only applaud.

Brilliant. Simply brilliant.

Just as the tension reached its peak, a streak of green light shot forward, wrapping around Dai Mubai's waist and pulling him back.

It was Zhi Lin, the Sky Azure Vine Spirit Douluo, who had intervened.

"Your Highness, this is too much!"

Meng Shenji's voice thundered in anger.

Xue Xing remained indifferent.

"Too much? Chairman Meng, do not forget that the academy belongs to the royal family. As its direct overseer, I have the authority over all personnel matters."

"If you disagree, feel free to take it up with His Majesty. But until I am removed, my word is final."

"You—!"

Meng Shenji's beard quivered with rage.

A soft green glow surrounded Dai Mubai, revitalizing his body.

When he finally regained consciousness, his eyes were filled with fear and confusion.

Just moments ago, he had felt an overwhelming chill—and then, nothing.

There was no chance to fight back.

Xue Xing turned to the elderly man beside him.

Despite his arrogance toward the others, he showed nothing but respect for this green-haired elder.

"Master Dugu, I leave this to you."

Dugu Bo lazily shifted his gaze toward the Shrek group.

"Prove yourselves with strength. Come at me together."

As he spoke, an intense emerald light erupted from his body.

Then, from beneath his feet, soul rings began rising—one after another.

Yellow. Yellow. Purple. Purple. Black. Black. Black. Black. Black.

Nine rings in total.

The dazzling glow of the spirit rings bathed the entire hall in a brilliant radiance.

The expressions of the Shrek students darkened.

Even the three Spirit Douluo elders were visibly shaken.

None of them had expected this disheveled-looking old man to be one of the continent's most terrifying powerhouses—a Title Douluo.

His soul power was above Rank 90.

Even for the three Spirit Douluo present, facing such an opponent was impossible.

The difference between a Spirit Douluo and a Title Douluo might seem small in rank, but in reality, the gap was vast.

The higher one climbed, the greater the disparity between each level.

While Dugu Bo's last five rings were all black, everyone knew that the later soul rings were closer to the hundred-thousand-year level.

At the very least, his final soul ring had to be from a soul beast that had lived for seventy thousand years or more.

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