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Chapter 46: Ye... Your Excellency
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
Late at night, the entire Shrek Academy fell completely silent.
During the day's trials, apart from Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, no other candidate managed to pass the first three Test Stages. This marked the year Shrek Academy admitted the most students in many years.
As the Vice Dean, Zhao Wuji naturally had his own residence. At this moment, he was alone in his room, cultivating in meditation.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in his ear.
"Zhao Wuji."
Zhao Wuji awoke from his meditation, his expression a mix of anger and solemnity. As a high-level Soul Saint, his Spirit Power was already strong enough to form a wondrous Aura around his body, allowing him to clearly discern the sound of leaves falling within a hundred-meter radius.
But at this moment, he didn't sense anyone around him, yet this voice directly pierced his ears, sounding as if someone was speaking right beside him. He was certain that the strength of the newcomer was definitely not beneath his.
"Who is it?"
Zhao Wuji stood up, a cold light bursting forth from his eyes. His reputation in the Soul Master World had not been good back then, and he had accumulated quite a few enemies. These years, hiding within Shrek Academy had been peaceful, but he didn't expect a powerful opponent to suddenly appear at this moment.
"Come out."
A faint, almost imperceptible Aura locked onto Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji naturally wouldn't cower. Without hesitation, he burst through the window and emerged outside. His Spirit Power instantly rose to its peak, and he rapidly pursued in the direction where the Aura was leading him.
In a short while, he had already left the confines of Shrek Academy and arrived in a forest outside. It was precisely here that the wisp of Aura disappeared.
"Come out. I know you're here."
Zhao Wuji declared in a deep voice. At the same time, he completed his Martial Soul Possession instantly. Seven Spirit Rings orbited his body, pulsating up and down and emitting dazzling light. Especially the three black-level Ten Thousand-Year Spirit Rings, which looked astonishingly profound.
A Black-clothed Person slowly emerged from behind a big tree. This person was entirely shrouded in black clothing, even wearing a black hood over his head. From his appearance, one could only tell he was a tall man.
Zhao Wuji looked at this person, his mouth twitching fiercely. He recognized him at a glance: wasn't this the Tang Hao who appeared in the previous prediction video, the one whose limbs were severed? Why would this guy come looking for him out of the blue?
"It seems you already know who I am."
Seeing Zhao Wuji's expression, Tang Hao simply removed his hood, revealing a scruffy face covered in a beard. He spoke indifferently, feigning profoundness: "It's rare to see the Immovable King of Light in this small place. Tonight, I merely wish to spar with you. It's been a long time since I stretched my muscles."
As he spoke, Tang Hao summoned his big hammer, and at the same time, nine Spirit Rings quietly appeared on him, among which the Hundred-Thousand Year Spirit Ring was especially conspicuous.
Seeing that the Black-clothed Person before him was indeed the despicable and shameless Tang Hao, Zhao Wuji felt a chill run through him. As a Soul Master of the Soul Saint Level, he understood the gap between high-level Soul Masters all too well. Above Level Sixty, let alone a difference of one stage, even a difference of a single Level meant a certain disparity in strength.
"Haotian Your Excellency…"
After uttering these four words with difficulty, Zhao Wuji quickly bowed and saluted: "Your Excellency has graced us with your presence. Please don't joke with this lowly one. How could I be worthy of sparring with you?"
Tang Hao said indifferently: "What's there to be worthy or unworthy of? Didn't you bully that child quite well during the day? I find that bullying others feels rather good. So, let me bully you a bit too. Of course, you can consider this me relying on my strength to bully the weak."
Without radiating any imposing Aura, Tang Hao held his big hammer and walked step by step towards Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji secretly cursed in his heart. By now, he finally understood. That kid named Lan Wu was probably Tang San from the previous prediction video.
As for why his appearance had changed so much, it wasn't unheard of on Douluo Continent for someone's physical appearance to change after absorbing a Spirit Ring due to its influence. It was just a very rare occurrence.
Zhao Wuji felt very panicked now. If he was just going to be beaten soundly, that would be fine. But the crucial point was that the guy in front of him was a wanted criminal by Spirit Hall, and his identity absolutely could not be exposed. Yet, he was openly revealing his identity in front of Zhao Wuji... From every angle, this looked like a move to silence him!
Suddenly, Tang Hao stopped ten meters away from Zhao Wuji, then said profoundly: "Since you've come, come out. What's the difference between one and two?"
As his words fell.
With a flash, another person appeared beside Zhao Wuji. The moment this person appeared, the tension on Zhao Wuji's face immediately eased a bit, "Boss, this Senior…"
The newcomer waved his hand at Zhao Wuji, signaling him not to speak. Facing the invisible pressure, the newcomer also had no choice but to release his Martial Soul.
A pair of huge wings unfurled from his back, his entire body became covered in a layer of feathers, and his orange-yellow eyes had vertical pupils. Seven Spirit Rings, the same color as Zhao Wuji's, suddenly appeared, orbiting his body, pulsating up and down.
This person wore glasses and had a very distinctive appearance, or rather, a very distinctively ugly appearance. It was precisely Flander, the Dean of Shrek Academy.
As for Flander's greeting, Tang Hao paid no heed. His previously casual expression gradually turned solemn at this moment. He directly ignored Flander and cautiously scanned his surroundings, as if sensing something.
"Who?!"
He roared. His internal Spirit Power erupted, and the terrifying Imposing Aura caused Zhao Wuji and Flander, who were closer, to feel a momentary suffocation.
"It's quite lively here tonight."
A clear voice suddenly rang out.
As soon as the words fell.
He wore a simple white robe embroidered with cloud patterns, exuding an ethereal and transcendent aura amidst its understated elegance. His ink-black long hair was tied up, with the remaining portion cascading down his back, giving him a dignified yet unrestrained demeanor.
His handsome, Heavenly God-like face, combined with his attire, made his entire being suffused with an otherworldly aura, clearly indicating he was no ordinary mortal.
The moment this person appeared, he instantly became the focal point of the entire scene!
"Ye... Ye Your Excellency."
Zhao Wuji had originally intended to call out his name directly, but suddenly realizing something, he quickly corrected himself. Since Ye Cheng did not yet have his own bestowed title, he could only directly address him as Your Excellency.
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
Flander, however, was much calmer, bowing unhurriedly. Zhao Wuji also quickly followed suit and saluted.
Ye Cheng calmly accepted their bow, for in this World, it was perfectly normal for lower-Level Soul Masters to salute higher-Level Soul Masters. If one were to refuse it, the other party might instead think they were trying to pick a fight, and the refusal itself would be seen as an affront.
(end of chapter)
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
Late at night, the entire Shrek Academy fell completely silent.
During the day's trials, apart from Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, no other candidate managed to pass the first three Test Stages. This marked the year Shrek Academy admitted the most students in many years.
As the Vice Dean, Zhao Wuji naturally had his own residence. At this moment, he was alone in his room, cultivating in meditation.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in his ear.
"Zhao Wuji."
Zhao Wuji awoke from his meditation, his expression a mix of anger and solemnity. As a high-level Soul Saint, his Spirit Power was already strong enough to form a wondrous Aura around his body, allowing him to clearly discern the sound of leaves falling within a hundred-meter radius.
But at this moment, he didn't sense anyone around him, yet this voice directly pierced his ears, sounding as if someone was speaking right beside him. He was certain that the strength of the newcomer was definitely not beneath his.
"Who is it?"
Zhao Wuji stood up, a cold light bursting forth from his eyes. His reputation in the Soul Master World had not been good back then, and he had accumulated quite a few enemies. These years, hiding within Shrek Academy had been peaceful, but he didn't expect a powerful opponent to suddenly appear at this moment.
"Come out."
A faint, almost imperceptible Aura locked onto Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji naturally wouldn't cower. Without hesitation, he burst through the window and emerged outside. His Spirit Power instantly rose to its peak, and he rapidly pursued in the direction where the Aura was leading him.
In a short while, he had already left the confines of Shrek Academy and arrived in a forest outside. It was precisely here that the wisp of Aura disappeared.
"Come out. I know you're here."
Zhao Wuji declared in a deep voice. At the same time, he completed his Martial Soul Possession instantly. Seven Spirit Rings orbited his body, pulsating up and down and emitting dazzling light. Especially the three black-level Ten Thousand-Year Spirit Rings, which looked astonishingly profound.
A Black-clothed Person slowly emerged from behind a big tree. This person was entirely shrouded in black clothing, even wearing a black hood over his head. From his appearance, one could only tell he was a tall man.
Zhao Wuji looked at this person, his mouth twitching fiercely. He recognized him at a glance: wasn't this the Tang Hao who appeared in the previous prediction video, the one whose limbs were severed? Why would this guy come looking for him out of the blue?
"It seems you already know who I am."
Seeing Zhao Wuji's expression, Tang Hao simply removed his hood, revealing a scruffy face covered in a beard. He spoke indifferently, feigning profoundness: "It's rare to see the Immovable King of Light in this small place. Tonight, I merely wish to spar with you. It's been a long time since I stretched my muscles."
As he spoke, Tang Hao summoned his big hammer, and at the same time, nine Spirit Rings quietly appeared on him, among which the Hundred-Thousand Year Spirit Ring was especially conspicuous.
Seeing that the Black-clothed Person before him was indeed the despicable and shameless Tang Hao, Zhao Wuji felt a chill run through him. As a Soul Master of the Soul Saint Level, he understood the gap between high-level Soul Masters all too well. Above Level Sixty, let alone a difference of one stage, even a difference of a single Level meant a certain disparity in strength.
"Haotian Your Excellency…"
After uttering these four words with difficulty, Zhao Wuji quickly bowed and saluted: "Your Excellency has graced us with your presence. Please don't joke with this lowly one. How could I be worthy of sparring with you?"
Tang Hao said indifferently: "What's there to be worthy or unworthy of? Didn't you bully that child quite well during the day? I find that bullying others feels rather good. So, let me bully you a bit too. Of course, you can consider this me relying on my strength to bully the weak."
Without radiating any imposing Aura, Tang Hao held his big hammer and walked step by step towards Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji secretly cursed in his heart. By now, he finally understood. That kid named Lan Wu was probably Tang San from the previous prediction video.
As for why his appearance had changed so much, it wasn't unheard of on Douluo Continent for someone's physical appearance to change after absorbing a Spirit Ring due to its influence. It was just a very rare occurrence.
Zhao Wuji felt very panicked now. If he was just going to be beaten soundly, that would be fine. But the crucial point was that the guy in front of him was a wanted criminal by Spirit Hall, and his identity absolutely could not be exposed. Yet, he was openly revealing his identity in front of Zhao Wuji... From every angle, this looked like a move to silence him!
Suddenly, Tang Hao stopped ten meters away from Zhao Wuji, then said profoundly: "Since you've come, come out. What's the difference between one and two?"
As his words fell.
With a flash, another person appeared beside Zhao Wuji. The moment this person appeared, the tension on Zhao Wuji's face immediately eased a bit, "Boss, this Senior…"
The newcomer waved his hand at Zhao Wuji, signaling him not to speak. Facing the invisible pressure, the newcomer also had no choice but to release his Martial Soul.
A pair of huge wings unfurled from his back, his entire body became covered in a layer of feathers, and his orange-yellow eyes had vertical pupils. Seven Spirit Rings, the same color as Zhao Wuji's, suddenly appeared, orbiting his body, pulsating up and down.
This person wore glasses and had a very distinctive appearance, or rather, a very distinctively ugly appearance. It was precisely Flander, the Dean of Shrek Academy.
As for Flander's greeting, Tang Hao paid no heed. His previously casual expression gradually turned solemn at this moment. He directly ignored Flander and cautiously scanned his surroundings, as if sensing something.
"Who?!"
He roared. His internal Spirit Power erupted, and the terrifying Imposing Aura caused Zhao Wuji and Flander, who were closer, to feel a momentary suffocation.
"It's quite lively here tonight."
A clear voice suddenly rang out.
As soon as the words fell.
He wore a simple white robe embroidered with cloud patterns, exuding an ethereal and transcendent aura amidst its understated elegance. His ink-black long hair was tied up, with the remaining portion cascading down his back, giving him a dignified yet unrestrained demeanor.
His handsome, Heavenly God-like face, combined with his attire, made his entire being suffused with an otherworldly aura, clearly indicating he was no ordinary mortal.
The moment this person appeared, he instantly became the focal point of the entire scene!
"Ye... Ye Your Excellency."
Zhao Wuji had originally intended to call out his name directly, but suddenly realizing something, he quickly corrected himself. Since Ye Cheng did not yet have his own bestowed title, he could only directly address him as Your Excellency.
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
Flander, however, was much calmer, bowing unhurriedly. Zhao Wuji also quickly followed suit and saluted.
Ye Cheng calmly accepted their bow, for in this World, it was perfectly normal for lower-Level Soul Masters to salute higher-Level Soul Masters. If one were to refuse it, the other party might instead think they were trying to pick a fight, and the refusal itself would be seen as an affront.
(end of chapter)
