Fan Yu was an emotional man.
He was a pure soul tutor, his thoughts almost entirely devoted to Soul Devices. Otherwise, he could never have become an eighth-level soul tutor.
At this rank, it might not be impressive in the Sun and Moon Empire, but in the Douluo Three Kingdoms, it was extraordinary. The highest achievement for a soul tutor in the Douluo Three Kingdoms was an eighth-level soul tutor. Even titled Douluos like Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo were only eighth-level.
And how old were those two?
Eighty or ninety years old!
Fan Yu, however…
The original text didn't specify his exact age, but he was the same age as Zhou Yi and Mu Jin, so he wasn't much older—probably in his early forties or fifties, as implied by Zhou Yi expelling Mu Jin's younger brother.
In the harsh environment of the Douluo Three Kingdoms, achieving eighth-level soul tutor status at this age demonstrated just how much time and effort he had invested in Soul Devices. Naturally, the more focused he was on Soul Devices, the less susceptible he was to Shrek Academy's brainwashing.
Conservation of effort, one could say.
After Zhou Yi's death, He Caitu became Fan Yu's only family. When He Caitu was expelled from Shrek Academy, Fan Yu had no reason to stay.
As an eighth-level soul tutor, the value he created for Shrek Academy far exceeded what they had invested in him. After giving everything, Fan Yu "left empty-handed."
Even when leaving, he was squeezed one last time—classic Shrek Academy.
Although this was his own choice, had he not left with those assets, it would not have been easy for him to depart.
Eighth-level soul tutors were rare at Shrek Academy. Neither Xian Lin'er nor Qian Duoduo wanted him to leave. Fan Yu had to show firm resolve, and leaving empty-handed was the best demonstration.
Thus, master and disciple set out together, wandering the world.
Meanwhile…
The Sun and Moon Empire.
Despite the three great empires sweating and stationing troops near Shrek City, the one truly nervous was Xu Tianran.
Had he not known in advance, even if he unified the continent, he wouldn't have dared act against Shrek Academy. Even with Shrek's reputation now in tatters, Xu Tianran had once wished to attend Shrek Academy himself.
In the original text, Xu Tianran stated clearly that even if he unified the continent, Shrek Academy could maintain its status as the continent's top academy. He even planned to personally experience classes there.
Under such circumstances…
If Shrek Academy had long planned to secretly kill him, they had countless ways to do it.
If he were eliminated, all the effort he put into unifying the continent would become a gift for Shrek Academy.
How could Xu Tianran not be alarmed?
A few days ago, he had proudly considered himself the "God of Wisdom," only to have Shrek Academy deliver a shock shortly after.
(Shrek Academy actually deployed the Eight-Spider Spear!)
Xu Tianran's reaction was natural. He nearly lost his composure, wanting to send the Royal Dragon Soul Tutor Corps to drop ninth-level stabilized Soul Device shells on Shrek Academy…
Fortunately, although his physiological "lychee" was gone, his mental "lychee" remained. He knew this was not the right time to destroy Shrek Academy. The Sun and Moon Empire was not ready for war, and acting now would be unwise.
Yet swallowing this indignity left him unwilling.
He had always been the schemer. The greatest loss he had suffered was when, during the struggle for the throne, his royal brother attacked him, leaving him half-paralyzed and ruining his lychee.
His physiological faith gone, Xu Tianran's sole wish was to unify the Douluo Continent, rename it the Sun and Moon Continent, and become the eternal emperor. And now, Shrek Academy dared to try to steal his "peach"?
Shrek Academy's wolfish ambition—he was headed for death!
At this moment, Shrek Academy's "harmless statement" reached the Sun and Moon Empire, including news of Zhang Lexuan and He Caitu's expulsion, which naturally reached Xu Tianran's ears.
He scoffed at Shrek Academy's claim of being "harmless."
You're not harmless—you were exposed!
Although he disdained Shrek Academy's hypocrisy, the part that caught his interest was He Caitu's expulsion.
"Tsk tsk tsk, my poor royal brother, humiliated by Shrek Academy. Don't worry, your elder brother will take you home and seek justice," Xu Tianran said, his smile both eerie and cold—a perfect display of "brotherly concern."
Then, at his command, the Evil Lord Soul Tutor Corps—masters of tracking and speed—were fully mobilized.
A group of Beast King-level soul tutors was dispatched.
Normally, Beast King-level tutors would never involve themselves in royal disputes. They were the empire's pillars, protectors of the realm.
But this situation was exceptional.
He Caitu (Xu He) could no longer be considered part of the royal family. He had defected to Shrek Academy and was conspiring to unite with it to overthrow the Sun and Moon Empire. Calling him a Class-A war criminal would not be an exaggeration.
Thus, the Evil Lord Soul Tutor Corps was justified in acting.
Even deploying them against a soul master far below Soul King level seemed excessive, but considering Xu He's identity, actions, and Xu Tianran's personal grudges…
It wasn't excessive at all.
When Fan Yu and Xu He were surrounded in a mountain valley by hundreds of soul tutors, the two felt a slight panic.
"He really won't let me go, huh?" Xu He looked at the hundreds of soul tutors floating with flying Soul Devices and smiled bitterly.
"Sorry, Master. It's your disciple who has caused you trouble."
Fan Yu glanced at his troublesome disciple and then at the surrounding tutors, ultimately focusing on the two leaders.
The captain and vice-captain of the Evil Lord Soul Tutor Corps—two ninth-level soul tutors.
"The Protectors of the Realm…" Fan Yu murmured. "To die at the hands of the Protectors of the Realm of the Sun and Moon Empire would be worthy. So, which one of you am I facing?"
"Evil Lord," said the Mad Ox Douluo coldly.
"Alright, then face death."
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