Chapter 314: The Aftermath of Xuanzi's Capture
Upon hearing these words, Kong Deming felt a heavy weight in his heart. Facing Xuanzi, who was burning his Life Fire, he realized he could only restrain him not kill him.
And as Xuanzi's Life Fire burned ever brighter, the threat of a soul core detonation became real. If that happened, Kong Deming might truly be dragged to his death along with him.
Clearly, his plan had been disrupted.
He sent a mental transmission to Huo Yuhao: "Yuhao, I'll hold him off as best I can. You need to get out of here quickly. Your life is more important than anything else. As long as you survive, the Sun Moon Empire will always have a future."
Huo Yuhao immediately responded via spiritual transmission: **"Kong Lao, Xuanzi is just bluffing. He won't actually take you down with him.
*"Even if he resents the Sun Moon Empire, he would never detonate himself while the Shrek students are staying in Mingyue Hotel nearby.
"I'll attack him in a moment follow my lead."*
"Understood, Yuhao." Trusting Huo Yuhao's judgment, Kong Deming agreed without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Xuanzi was growing increasingly anxious.
He needed to escape. If he kept burning his Life Fire much longer, he might lose control and be unable to extinguish it which would be disastrous.
Self destruction was not an option. If a powerful enemy invaded Shrek Academy, he could accept dying in battle but this situation was entirely different.
Right now, he had to defeat Kong Deming and escape before it was too late.
Just as he was preparing a full force attack to finally destroy the strange soul tool, three brilliant golden lights suddenly flickered across his body.
The next moment, his Taotie Divine Bull form collapsed, reverting him to human form.
He found himself completely unable to use his soul skills.
And worst of all his Life Fire was still burning.
He tried to circulate his soul power to resist the golden light, but it was useless.
In desperation, he attempted to use his spiritual power to fight back but it was already too late.
Not far away, Huo Yuhao felt his spiritual power being rapidly drained.
After all, Xuanzi currently had Ultimate Douluo level strength, and even with Huo Yuhao's Asura Tri Eyed God Sealing Curse, suppressing him wasn't easy.
Seeing Xuanzi immobilized, Kong Deming's eyes lit up.
Immediately, he activated the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier, launching a barrage of silver beams at Xuanzi.
In an instant, bloody wounds opened all over Xuanzi's body, his blood splattering into the air.
By the time he regained control of his body, he was severely injured
But resisting Kong Deming was no longer his priority.
Right now, his most pressing concern was extinguishing his Life Fire.
During the time he had been immobilized, his Life Fire had burned uncontrollably, consuming even more of his lifespan.
If he didn't stop it now, he might never be able to.
A few moments later, he finally extinguished his Life Fire, but his face was deathly pale.
Meanwhile, the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier shrank, trapping him inside a cage barely taller than a person.
Kong Deming transmitted mentally to Huo Yuhao: **"Yuhao, your attack was decisive. Without it, I might not have been able to capture Xuanzi especially with how fiercely he burned his Life Fire.
"You truly are the Sun Moon Empire's greatest genius. When I was your age, I wasn't even close to being as strong as you."*
Huo Yuhao responded via spiritual transmission: **"Kong Lao, we should immediately announce Xuanzi's capture and expose his crimes.
"I have a way to make Xuanzi confess willingly. Once that happens, Shrek Academy's reputation will suffer immense damage."*
He wasn't worried about anyone trying to rescue Xuanzi if necessary, he could simply throw him into the Necromantic Demiplane, where no one from Shrek Academy would ever find him.
And if Shrek Academy's reputation collapsed, it would actually benefit him
Because to gather faith power across the continent, he needed a new sacred land for soul masters one that was closely tied to him.
If that sacred land was Shrek Academy, his path to godhood would be blocked.
Sea God's Pavilion
Mu En sat in his wheelchair, his eyes closed, listening as Yan Shaozhe reported the latest intelligence from the Shrek Battle Team.
Even though he never left Shrek Academy anymore, Mu En never allowed himself to be ignorant of outside affairs.
The world was constantly changing, and these changes could directly impact Shrek Academy's fate.
Yan Shaozhe, his face filled with rage, spoke with a trembling voice: "Teacher, according to the information Mier sent, Elder Xuan has been captured by the Sun Moon Empire."
Mu En's eyes shot open.
His beard and hair fluttered, his aura surging.
A deep frown formed on his face as he asked: **"The Sun Moon Empire moved against Xuanzi?
"Did Xuanzi provoke them first? Shaozhe, I want the truth."*
Yan Shaozhe let out a long sigh.
**"Elder Xuan attacked the Snow Demon Sect team at their hotel.
*"But he ran into Du Busi and failed.
"Afterward, he burned his Life Fire to escape the hotel... but was intercepted by the Sun Moon Empire's experts and captured."*
Mu En's expression turned grim, his breathing became heavier.
His voice grew cold: **"Xuanzi is getting more and more reckless.
*"How could he do something so foolish?
"I told Little Song and the others to watch over him how did he still manage to cause trouble?"*
Yan Shaozhe sighed again.
**"Teacher, there was no way Song Lao and the others could control Elder Xuan.
*"He's Shrek Academy's second strongest expert even Song Lao isn't his match.
*"Even if she wanted to stop him, she couldn't.
"Besides, she and Elder Xuan have known each other for years it's not like she could have fought him to the death."*
*"But this is an absolute humiliation for Shrek Academy.
*"Elder Xuan is our second strongest expert how could he suffer such disgrace?
*"I want to negotiate with the Sun Moon Empire to bring Elder Xuan back.
*"If they refuse, it means they're trampling on our dignity, treating Shrek Academy's prestige like dirt.
"Teacher, I'll leave for the Sun Moon Empire immediately."*
Turning around, he prepared to depart.
"Shaozhe, stop. You are not going to the Sun Moon Empire."
Mu En's firm voice rang out behind him.
Yan Shaozhe halted in his tracks, turning back to face Mu En.
"Teacher, but Elder Xuan is in a dire situation! We have to rescue him!"
Mu En replied, **"Xuanzi is important to Shrek Academy.
*"But our relationship with the Sun Moon Empire is already tense.
*"If you go there, they might detain you as well and then we'll be in even bigger trouble.
"My health is failing. You are supposed to succeed me as Pavilion Master you must stay and ensure Shrek Academy's future."*
Yan Shaozhe clenched his fists.
**"Teacher, I understand but I fear that if we don't act, Elder Xuan will suffer at their hands.
"Some of the Sun Moon Empire's officials hate Shrek Academy they might use this as an excuse to take their anger out on him."*
Mu En's eyes gleamed coldly.
**"Don't worry.
*"Xuanzi is far too valuable they won't kill him.
*"In fact, they'll use him to negotiate with us.
"They'll demand a heavy price for his return."*
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