The screen froze at the moment when Huo Yuhao, Du Busi, and Xue Di launched their attack on Mu En.
Although the broadcast didn't continue, Zhang Lexuan already knew the outcome.
Facing an opponent comparable to a Level 98, along with two extreme Douluo-level warriors, even Mu En's true body faced the risk of death. The same went for his mere clone—it didn't stand a chance.
A minute later, Zhang Lexuan left. Mu En watched her retreating figure and sighed. He shouldn't have put such pressure on her, but now the only hope to resist Huo Yuhao lay with Zhang Lexuan.
His own life would last at most two more years. Once he fell, there would be no one in Shrek who could stop Huo Yuhao.
That boy was no longer just a genius; he was a true powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the continent.
The fact that he hadn't yet attacked Shrek was likely because he feared this old skeleton of Mu En. Mu En did want to drag Huo Yuhao down with him, but he knew he couldn't. That kid wouldn't engage in a desperate fight; with mastery over profound spatial powers, escape would be effortless.
All Mu En could do now was buy time for Zhang Lexuan. With her second martial soul, she could rapidly increase her cultivation by attaching soul rings. She might not reach Extreme Douluo in two years, but Level 98 shouldn't be impossible.
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy, Principal Yan Shaozhe listened to a subordinate's report and suddenly slammed the table.
"How dare that brat be so reckless! Go—keep watching the Heavenly Court. I want to see exactly how he kills without mercy!"
In the Star Luo Empire, scouts delivered the latest intelligence about the Heavenly Court at full speed to the northwest army's commander.
In the command tent, after reading the report, Dai Hao collapsed into his grand chair, pale as a ghost, completely terrified.
The next day, at the gates of the Heavenly Court, Jing Hongchen brought his grandchildren. After explaining their desire to join, they were led to the Initiation Hall.
Hundreds of people had already gathered there. Apart from a dozen staff members, the rest were soul masters who had come hoping to join.
Among them were soul masters of various ranks: over sixty Great Soul Masters, thirteen Soul Kings, five Soul Emperors, three Soul Saints, and even one Soul Douluo.
They stood neatly in three lines. The staff conducted initial registration—basic information like martial soul, soul power level, and home address.
As long as they weren't Evil Soul Masters, passing this step wasn't difficult.
"Name?"
"Qian Gu Xinyue."
"Martial Soul, soul power level?"
"Panlong Staff, Level 86."
The staff asked mechanically. Even seeing a Soul Douluo wasn't particularly surprising—after all, with Jiubao Liuli Sect merged in, the Heavenly Court now had quite a few Douluo-level powerhouses.
Jing Hongchen glanced at the registering woman. Panlong Staff—this martial soul had quite a reputation.
Next came one of the three Soul Saints present. He stepped forward and reported his information as usual.
But when he mentioned his academy, the staff member's hand froze.
"Graduate of Shrek Inner Academy?"
The staff double-checked.
"Yes."
The Soul Saint replied proudly. Shrek was a prestigious name; of course he had reason to be proud.
Hearing this, everyone nearby looked on with envy, which pleased the Soul Saint greatly.
The staff mockingly checked his information, then shook their head.
"I'm sorry, you don't meet our requirements. Please leave."
"What?"
The Soul Saint's self-satisfied smile froze. He thought he misheard.
"What do you mean I don't meet your requirements?"
"Yes. Please step aside and don't hold up others."
"Are you kidding me? I'm a Shrek Inner Academy graduate. I came here out of respect for you! I want to see the Hall Master—no, I want to see Huo Yuhao!"
Getting a firm response from the staff, the Soul Saint grew even more agitated, slamming the table and shouting.
The staff remained calm. Similar situations had occurred in recent days; the Hall Master had already arranged everything.
The staff pressed a button under the desk, and a loud alarm echoed through the hall.
"What have you done?"
The Soul Saint felt uneasy upon hearing the alarm.
Footsteps rapidly approached—over ten people entered, dressed in uniform Heavenly Court attire. First were ten Soul Emperors, perfectly aligned, followed by three leaders, all Soul Saints.
Finally appeared the commander—Da Baosi, a Soul Douluo with Level 86 soul power.
Vice Hall Master of Initiation Hall, Luo Xiang, Martial Soul: Black Feather Roc, Level 86 Sensitive-Attack Soul Douluo.
"What's going on?"
Luo Xiang scanned the scene and asked the staff member.
"Vice Hall Master, this person is trying to cause trouble."
Luo Xiang squinted, looking at the Soul Saint. "Oh? Is that so?"
The Soul Saint felt a bit intimidated, but still said boldly, "I'm not causing trouble. I'm a graduate of Shrek Inner Academy. Yet this person says I don't meet the Heavenly Court's requirements."
"He said I don't meet the requirements? Fine—but at least tell me which part doesn't meet the standards. The Heavenly Court doesn't just operate on whims, right?"
Those around him quietly laughed. Earlier he acted like the king of the world, and now he had wilted so quickly.
Luo Xiang understood the situation. Though sympathetic to the Soul Saint, he didn't blame the staff—the order came from above.
All Shrek graduates were banned from joining, especially Inner Academy students. Even Outer Academy graduates were generally not allowed, though dropouts or expelled students could be considered.
Even without recent incidents, Huo Yuhao had no intention of recruiting Shrek Inner Academy students. Those who reached the Inner Academy were already brainwashed nearly completely. Their loyalty to Shrek would make them rebellious—useless for the Heavenly Court.
Historically, during the Dou San era, Shrek graduates joining the Federation often held important positions—but infuriatingly, they would ignore orders, blindly following Shrek's leadership.
This was part of why, after Shrek was destroyed, the Federation remained inactive.
To prevent this, Huo Yuhao had directly banned Inner Academy students from joining. At that time, the Heavenly Court hadn't openly clashed with Shrek, so the order wasn't public.
"You're right. You do not meet the Heavenly Court's entry standards. Please leave."
Though Luo Xiang didn't fully understand the higher-ups' intentions, he had no choice but to enforce the order.
"Are you insane? I'm a Shrek Inner Academy graduate. Inner Academy—hear that? I'm a Soul Saint!"
Pride in being a Shrek member stirred the Soul Saint to defiance. He roared at Luo Xiang in fury.
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