Chapter 312: Xuanzi's Failed Escape
Boom! Boom! Boom! Deep yellow energy crashed down like a mountain.
Du Busi was powerful, but Xuanzi, now burning his Life Fire, had temporarily reached the level of an Ultimate Douluo. In terms of raw power, he now surpassed Du Busi. Of course, this was expected after all, Xuanzi's current strength wasn't naturally his; it came at the cost of sacrificing his lifespan. No matter how strong a Soul Master was, unless they became a god, their lifespan was finite.
Caught off guard by Xuanzi's sudden attack, Du Busi was forced downward, crashing through multiple hotel floors. But even as he fell, his thoughts remained on Long Aotian and the others.
Immediately, he activated his Martial Soul True Body, transforming into a colossal, emerald green giant, and charged upward. However, deep yellow energy surged down once more, forcing him back again.
"Xuanzi!" Du Busi roared in frustration.
Xuanzi turned his gaze to Long Aotian and the others, his killing intent surging he wanted to eliminate them immediately, clearing obstacles for Shrek Academy and Tang Sect in the competition.
But the moment he sensed Du Busi's presence below, he hesitated, then swiftly made a decision he had to run.
He had no idea what connection the Snow Demon Sect had to Du Busi, but judging by how Du Busi was willing to fight him to protect them, if he actually killed them, Du Busi might also start burning his Life Fire.
Xuanzi had burned his Life Fire only to suppress Du Busi and create an opportunity to escape not to engage in an all out battle to the death.
"Forget it. I'll let them live for now. Escaping comes first."
With that, Xuanzi swiftly retreated.
With Xuanzi's suppression gone, Du Busi burst out from the rubble. Upon confirming that Long Aotian and the others were unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had almost chosen to burn his own Life Fire just moments ago.
If Xuanzi had truly intended to kill him, Du Busi, even as a Rank 98 Super Douluo, wouldn't have stood a chance. His only option would have been to burn his Life Fire as well, bringing himself to near Ultimate Douluo level to stand a fighting chance.
"Teacher, what should we do now?" Long Aotian approached, his voice uncertain. It was the first time he had been so close to death.
When Xuanzi burned his Life Fire and reached Ultimate Douluo strength, the oppressive aura he exuded was something Long Aotian felt he would never forget.
Du Busi shot him a glance and replied, "What else? We demand an explanation from the Sun Moon Empire's higher ups.
*"This is their territory one of their tournament venues.
*"If Shrek Academy's Xuanzi dares to attack a competing sect inside Mingyue Hotel, it will cause every participant to lose trust in their safety.
*"As the tournament host, the Sun Moon Empire is obligated to capture Xuanzi. I have no problem working with them on this.
"Xuanzi dared to attack you all I will make sure he pays the price."
"A wise decision, Teacher," Long Aotian nodded.
Meanwhile, inside Shrek Academy's hotel suite.
Elder Song, Cai Mei'er, and Xian Lin'er all wore grim expressions as they stared at Long Xiaoyao.
The man before them was a Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo.
Even if the three of them worked together, they couldn't defeat him.
The stronger a Soul Master was, the greater the difference between each level.
And Ultimate Douluo, wielding dual soul cores, were some of the strongest beings on the entire continent.
Cai Mei'er spoke first, "Senior Long, I've heard stories about you and Elder Mu. But right now, the outside world is in chaos. As the embodiment of justice, Shrek Academy should be helping to maintain order at Mingyue Hotel. Why are you stopping us here?"
Long Xiaoyao looked at her and chuckled. **"Cai Mei'er, are you really pretending not to know who caused this chaos? Or do you just think playing dumb will help you?
"If Shrek Academy wants to claim the title of 'justice,' your first action should be to abandon any thoughts of rescuing Xuanzi. Sit down and wait when everything settles, you'll be free to leave."
After today's tournament matches, Long Xiaoyao had gone out to buy food for Ye Xishui things she liked.
On his way back, he ran into Kong Deming, and the two began chatting.
After all, Kong Deming had previously given Ye Xishui advice on improving her Death God Tower.
Kong Deming had suggested that instead of using human souls, she could harvest spirit beast souls instead.
From his perspective, human Soul Masters were far more valuable than spirit beasts.
But Ye Xishui had rejected the idea she insisted on using human souls.
Back in the hotel room, Cai Mei'er frowned.
"Senior Long, we truly don't know what's happening outside. Your words don't make sense to us."
She knew even if Xuanzi was guilty, they couldn't admit it in front of Long Xiaoyao.
Long Xiaoyao studied her, then said, **"Whether you're feigning ignorance or truly unaware doesn't matter.
*"For now, you'll all stay put.
*"No one leaves this room under my watch.
"Once everything is settled, you can go."
Elsewhere, in Mingyue Hotel's corridors…
Xuanzi had already extinguished his Life Fire.
For a Soul Master with a soul core, if all their Life Fire burned out, their soul core would explode.
His face was deathly pale, streaks of white hair had appeared in his once black hair, and his entire aura radiated exhaustion.
He looked completely drained.
"Damn it… I only burned my Life Fire for a short time, but I lost so much of my lifespan. This was a huge loss."
In Douluo Continent, Ultimate Douluo or near Ultimate Douluo figures typically had a lifespan of about 300 years.
But now, because of his Life Fire burn, his lifespan had significantly shortened.
*"That damn old poison… I'll remember this grudge.
"But this connection between Snow Demon Sect and the Body Sect I need to investigate it when I get back."
His expression darkened.
Suddenly
A radiant silver light flashed!
A barrier of silver light enveloped Xuanzi entirely.
He struggled, but the light transformed into a cage, trapping him completely.
Above him, a silver moon rose into the sky, radiating a soft, mystical glow.
This was a Rank 10 soul tool the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier.
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