"Is Meng Shenji here?"
Prince Xue Xing spoke aloud, but without waiting for a response, he led Li Yu and the others into the hall.
The people inside the hall froze for a moment.
But it was Meng Shenji, the chief of the three teaching supervisors at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, who quickly reacted.
He immediately stood up and walked outside to greet them.
When he saw Prince Xue Xing, he slightly bowed and said, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
At the same time, his eyes swept over the people with Xue Xing: the arrogant Xue Beng, and Dugu Yan and Li Yu.
Meng Shenji frowned slightly, realizing that Prince Xue Xing was probably here to cause trouble.
Looking at Xue Beng haughty demeanor, it was clear that they weren't here with good intentions.
As for Dugu Yan identity, there was no need to elaborate—her grandfather was a Title Douluo-level expert. Who would dare provoke her?
As for Li Yu…
He didn't know him, and frankly, he didn't care.
Seeing that he was being held by Dugu Yan, he figured Li Yu was just a friend of hers.
But Prince Xue Xing didn't respond to Meng Shenji. Instead, he looked around at everyone in the hall and said, "What's this? You have guests, and you're not going to introduce them to me?"
Meng Shenji froze, "Ah, I did neglect that."
He quickly led everyone inside, then turned and smiled as he began introducing, "This is the headmaster of Shrek Academy, Flender…"
Li Yu followed alongside them, paying no attention to the words exchanged between Meng Shenji and Prince Xue Xing.
After taking the "Looking Through Water" potion, his mental strength had greatly increased, and his vision was far beyond that of ordinary people.
At this moment, his eyes were already on Tang San.
"Tang San, I've finally found you!"
Li Yu thought to himself, a smile creeping onto his face.
He wanted to help Qian Renxue ascend the throne, so naturally, he needed to eliminate the biggest obstacle.
Of course, he also felt quite dissatisfied with Tang San.
As they walked closer, Li Yu felt Dugu Yan hand around his arm tighten slightly, indicating she was also uneasy.
Ever since their defeat at the Soto Great Spirit Arena, Dugu Yan and the others had been training harder at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
This was the first time Dugu Yan was going back to see her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
But because of Li Yu "detox" actions, Dugu Yan had never told Dugu Bo that Tang San had cured her Bi Lin Zi Poison.
Now, seeing Tang San again, her fighting spirit naturally flared up.
But after their last encounter, Dugu Yan also knew that she wasn't a match for Tang San right now.
So, a part of her was holding back her emotions.
At this moment, Prince Xue Xing had finished listening to Meng Shenji's introductions.
He sneered, "Shrek Academy? I've never heard of such a school. It must be a low-ranking one!"
He paused, then his gaze turned to Meng Shenji, and he sternly said, "Meng Shenji, are you planning to bring these unqualified people into our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"
Meng Shenji expression changed slightly upon hearing this.
"Your Highness, although Shrek Academy may not be well-known, each of their members is an exceptional talent…"
"Ha, talent?"
Prince Xue Xing sneered, then became even more serious, "Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is the pillar of our Tiandou Empire. The Tiandou Royal Family invests countless resources into it every year!
Talent? The one thing we're not lacking here is talent!
Meng Shenji, as per the academy rules, all hires for teaching positions must undergo evaluation! It's not just about strength, but also about character, which must be strictly examined!
As far as I know, these people seem to have skipped this process. Are you trying to abuse your power?"
The last sentence came out as a scolding.
Meng Shenji heart sank when he heard this.
"Your Highness, the teachers from Shrek Academy are all at the Tiandou-level, so they don't need further evaluation!"
Meng Shenji explained quickly, then continued, "I deeply understand the importance of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to the Tiandou Empire, which is why I want to bring in Headmaster Flender and other talents. This is to strengthen our academy's foundation and is not an abuse of power!
Please, Your Highness, understand!"
"Oh! Tiandou-level?"
Prince Xue Xing's eyes flickered for a moment, about to speak to test their strength. But then he thought about it—Dugu Bo wasn't here.
He quickly changed his tone, "I recognize their strength, but what about their character?
I've already heard from Xue Beng that these esteemed guests arrived yesterday and beat him up!
Haha!
Do you know Xue Beng identity? Do I need to remind you?
Forget it, perhaps you've been sitting in this position for too long, and become too arrogant. You've forgotten that Heaven Dou Imperial Academy belongs to the Tiandou Royal Family. Today, I'll remind you again!
Xue Beng is the fourth prince of the Tiandou Empire. Outside, he represents the authority of the Tiandou Royal Family!
Now, you are bringing people who trample on the authority of the Tiandou Royal Family into Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"
As he finished speaking, Prince Xue Xing paused, his gaze fixed firmly on Meng Shenji: "Meng Shenji, have you turned against us?"
Turned against us!
The four words hit everyone like a heavy hammer.
Li Yu couldn't help but admire Prince Xue Xing.
Who said he wasn't smart? Stand up!
At least this move of his, putting the blame on Meng Shenji, Li Yu couldn't help but feel impressed.
Xue Beng also had a smug expression as he looked at the people from Shrek Academy.
Meng Shenji was shaken by the words and quickly replied, "Youth are often full of energy, some scuffles are normal. There's no need for Your Highness to escalate this!"
Flender had been watching quietly.
First, they mocked Shrek Academy for being low-ranked, then subtly criticized their character.
Now, seeing Prince Xue Xing constantly trying to provoke them, Flender couldn't hold back anymore.
"Your Highness, do you know the full story? Why did Xue Beng get beaten?"
Flender looked at Prince Xue Xing, trying to suppress his anger.
Unexpectedly, Prince Xue Xing's expression grew even more serious.
"So, you knew about Xue Beng identity before you beat him up?"
He laughed bitterly, "Haha, how arrogant, how reckless!"
He then shifted his gaze back to Meng Shenji, "My good Chief, now you still say we shouldn't escalate this?"
Everyone froze again.
Li Yu secretly gave Prince Xue Xing a thumbs up. This prince really deserved his position!
Flender knew his words had been used against him, and now, he fell silent.
Meng Shenji was angry in his heart but understood that Prince Xue Xing was clearly here to cause trouble. He was frustrated but had no way to counter it.
"You've gone too far!"
At this moment, Dai Mubai, who had been watching from the side, couldn't take it anymore. His martial soul suddenly appeared, and he charged toward Prince Xue Xing.
Unlike the others, he was a prince of the Star Dou Empire, so he wasn't afraid of the so-called Prince Xue Xing!
He was confident that even if he revealed his identity, there wouldn't be any safety issues. Worst-case scenario, he would just suffer some skin-deep injuries and make some concessions!
But this arrogance, he couldn't stand!
More importantly, it was him who had fought back first, and he was the one who would bear the consequences!
Everyone was startled, not expecting Dai Mubai to suddenly strike, especially at Prince Xue Xing.
How unwise!
Meng Shenji reacted first and was about to stop him.
But at that moment...
"Are you attacking my younger brother and still acting so recklessly? Do you think there's no one in the Tiandou Royal Family?"
Li Yu cold voice rang out, and he took a step forward.
His soul power surged, and one by one, his soul rings appeared from beneath his feet!
Purple! Purple! Purple! Black!
Four soul rings rose one after another, and the momentum of a four-ring Soul Sect suddenly descended, far surpassing that of ordinary four-ring Soul Sects.
Everyone widened their eyes in disbelief, staring at Li Yu.
The four soul rings weren't surprising; after all, there were several Soul Douluo-level experts present!
However, the four soul rings had three purple and one black—this was shocking, even terrifying!
This was absolutely unprecedented.
Among the crowd, the person most impacted was undoubtedly Yu Xiaogang!
In his theory, the limit for a first-ring soul master to absorb a soul ring was only around 400 years!
But now, what he was seeing was shattering his theory!
He felt dizzy, as if his mind had been struck by a massive shock.
"Teacher!"
Tang San quickly supported Yu Xiaogang, his expression concerned, but his emotions were inexplicably complicated.
Wasn't it said that the first-ring limit was 400 years?
Why was someone's first soul ring a thousand years?
Had they been lying to me?
Tang San's mind was clouded, though his face showed no emotion.
Aside from him, everyone in Shrek Academy, as well as Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin—the three Soul Douluo-level teaching supervisors from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy—stared in shock at Li Yu.
Prince Xue Xing, who had previously ignored Li Yu, now had his eyes wide open.
His small eyes, which were barely noticeable before, were now wide with disbelief.
Xue Beng knew that Li Yu had only been a second-ring soul master about half a month ago. But now, in such a short time, Li Yu had grown this much!
And his soul ring pairing was so terrifying.
However, before he could think more, he realized that Li Yu seemed to be speaking up for him!
He immediately felt a surge of joy, thinking, I knew Li Yu cared about me!
Unlike everyone else.
Dugu Yan had already known Li Yu strength and had seen him absorb the fourth soul ring with her own eyes.
At this moment, Dugu Yan face was full of pride, as if Li Yu standing in front of everyone was her own achievement.
At the same time.
Dai Mubai, who had rushed forward, was now standing face-to-face with Li Yu.
Seeing the soul ring pairing on Li Yu, Dai Mubai was shocked and also realized the gap between himself and Li Yu.
But having already charged forward, he wouldn't back down, even if it was just for face.
Taking a deep breath, he summoned his three soul rings.
"White Tiger Transformation, White Tiger Protective Shield, White Tiger Light Wave!"
The three soul skills were released one after another, launching a full-force strike.
Li Yu gaze was calm as he raised his hand. The Water Elemental Cube appeared and instantly transformed into Yingyu.
Yingyu faced Dai Mubai's full-force strike, only spitting out a bubble that surrounded Li Yu.
This move, Purifying Water Defense, Li Yu had learned on their way back.
Its effect was clear—360-degree defense with a bit of a rebound effect.
It hadn't worked well against the Ten Thousand Year Vine Soul Beast before because of the gap in strength!
But now, the situation had reversed.
In an instant.
Dai Mubai's light beam struck the bubble.
But the Purifying Water Defense bubble only slightly dented before rebounding fiercely!
Dai Mubai never expected such a situation. Facing the rebound White Tiger Light Wave, he only had time to cover his body with his hands.
Boom!
Dai Mubai was sent flying by the rebound light beam.
Flender quickly caught Dai Mubai, looking at him with concern, "How are you, Mubai? Are you alright?"
"Mubai!"
"Big Brother!"
The Shrek team gathered around, all showing concern.
"No, no problem!"
Dai Mubai said, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth before he fainted.
"You're going too far!"
Zhao Wujing, who had been holding back his anger, immediately exploded when he saw Dai Mubai hurt. His entire body erupted with power.
Great Strength Titan Bear martial soul manifestation, ready to attack.
At this moment.
"Enough!"
Meng Shenji was the first to act, releasing his martial soul to control the scene.
Then, without looking at the Shrek group, he turned his gaze intensely on Li Yu and asked Prince Xue Xing, "Your Highness, who is this?"
In Meng Shenji's view.
While Prince Xue Xing had been excessive, he was also angry.
But Dai Mubai had dared to strike first, which was against the rules.
Though injured, it was his own fault.
But the woman here, displaying such terrifying soul ring pairing, was much more worthy of attention.
If she joined Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and was trained, how could Heaven Dou Imperial Academy not perform well in the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament?
Prince Xue Xing was also shocked.
But when Meng Shenji asked him, he hadn't answered yet when Li Yu spoke first.
"I don't matter, but what's important is…"
Li Yu cold gaze swept across the Shrek group.
"How is it, your people hurt my brother, and now you want to let this slide?
Now, I'm just defending myself, and your students are injured, but you can't stand it?
What is this logic?
Could it be that your school motto is 'double standards'?"