Chapter 318: Xuanzi's Submission
At that time, the Abyssal Sage King had descended upon the world using the Demon Emperor's body, causing his strength to drop to the level of a Second Class God. Meanwhile, Tang San was a true God King, far stronger than the Abyssal Sage King.
Kong Deming transmitted back, "Alright, Yuhao. I trust you. The Sun Moon Empire will undoubtedly invest more resources into humanoid soul tools. However, I assume you have another reason for coming here today?"
"That's right, Elder Kong. As I mentioned earlier, I intend to make Xuanzi willingly confess his crimes. That's why I'm here."
Huo Yuhao's gaze fell upon Xuanzi.
Despite being confined within the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier, Xuanzi was still a Rank 98 Super Douluo, his perception razor sharp. The moment he sensed Huo Yuhao's intent and heard his words, he lifted his head and stared at him.
After carefully examining him, Xuanzi sneered disdainfully.
**"Huo Yuhao, your thinking is far too naive. No matter what benefits you offer, I will never betray Shrek Academy.
*"You want me to confess my crimes of my own volition? Hah! It's a nice idea, but impossible!
"After all, I don't believe I've committed any crimes in the first place."*
To Xuanzi, everything he had done was for the future of Shrek Academy he had no selfish motives. As for the so called crimes, as long as he didn't admit to them, what could others do?
Huo Yuhao gave him a curious look.
**"I have a question. Why do you assume I'm going to bribe you with benefits in exchange for your confession?
"You're already a prisoner, yet you still don't recognize your position?"*
Xuanzi's expression stiffened, his breathing quickening as he retorted:
**"Your Sun Moon Empire has always relied on underhanded methods to buy people over.
"From what I know, many traitors captured by the Three Empires were originally recruited by your empire with tempting offers!"*
Huo Yuhao blinked and turned to Kong Deming.
"Elder Kong, is that true?"
Kong Deming nodded, not bothering to deny it.
**"The Sun Moon Empire is wealthy. Naturally, we use that advantage to recruit individuals from the Three Empires as spies.
"Of course, if those traitors are caught, their fate is almost always grim."*
Huo Yuhao couldn't argue with that. The Sun Moon Empire was absurdly rich. As the nation of soul tools, they could make massive profits just by selling them.
If wealth alone determined power, then the combined forces of the Three Empires and Shrek Academy still couldn't match the Sun Moon Empire's economic strength.
Turning back to Xuanzi, Huo Yuhao shook his head in exasperation.
**"Bribing you wouldn't work.
*"First, there are simply too few benefits that could actually tempt you.
*"Second, as a prisoner, you have no right to negotiate terms with us.
*"There's an old saying in the Sun Moon Empire: Those who understand the times are wise.
*"Clearly, you are not one of those people.
*"What I'm about to do next will probably be painful for you…
"But I guarantee it will make you confess."*
Xuanzi's expression changed drastically.
He wasn't a fool since Huo Yuhao was saying this so confidently, right in front of Kong Deming, a powerhouse rivaling an Ultimate Douluo, it meant that they were completely certain of their success.
Even though he didn't know what method Huo Yuhao would use to force a confession, he wasn't willing to find out.
His mind raced, and he quickly shouted:
**"Wait! I have shed blood for Shrek Academy!
*"Whatever underhanded means you plan to use against me, remember my background!
*"If you cause me irreparable harm, Shrek Academy will never forgive you once they come for me!
"Do you really want to bring unnecessary trouble to the Sun Moon Empire?"*
Huo Yuhao's gaze turned icy.
**"The only person you can rely on is Mu En.
*"But you should know better than anyone the state of his health.
*"Ask yourself: Will he come save you, or will he stay and guard Shrek Academy, ensuring no one attacks it?
*"I think you already know the answer.
*"At best, Shrek Academy might send people to negotiate. Maybe they'll even attempt a rescue…
"But aside from Mu En, who else in Shrek Academy is capable of challenging Elder Kong?"*
Xuanzi's eyes widened in shock.
"How do you know about Elder Mu?!"
To Xuanzi, Mu En's survival was one of Shrek Academy's most closely guarded secrets.
Most people across the continent believed that the legendary Bright Holy Dragon had already passed away.
The truth was deliberately hidden it was meant to deceive enemies into underestimating Shrek Academy's strength.
If a threat arose that even Xuanzi couldn't handle, Mu En would reveal himself and obliterate the enemy.
But now, Huo Yuhao had exposed everything.
Xuanzi's gaze darkened as he clenched his teeth.
**"There's no way there's a traitor in the Sea God Pavilion.
*"Could it be… one of the students?!
"Tell me! Who is the traitor?!"*
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly.
**"Even if there was a traitor, why would I tell you?
*"Alright, let's begin.
"It's time to use my special method."*
As he spoke, he stepped closer to Xuanzi.
At the same time, his eyes turned a deep shade of gray.
A deathly yet sacred aura radiated from Huo Yuhao, filling the entire dungeon.
Xuanzi's eyes widened in disbelief.
He had encountered Soul Masters with Angel Martial Souls before, but even the most powerful ones paled in comparison to the divine aura exuding from Huo Yuhao.
"Could it be… he possesses a twin martial soul?!"
Among Angel type Martial Souls, there were vast differences in quality.
Even ten thousand years ago, Qian Renxue's Six Winged Angel Martial Soul had far surpassed the current Sacred Angel Martial Soul.
A moment later, a surging wave of spiritual energy erupted from Huo Yuhao, rendering Xuanzi completely immobile.
Then, a searing pain spread from his dantian, where his Soul Core was located.
As a Rank 98 Super Douluo, Xuanzi clearly felt something inscribing ancient runes onto his Soul Core.
The intense pain traveled throughout his body, as if his entire being was shaking.
Moments later, Huo Yuhao's eyes returned to normal.
He looked at Xuanzi and said calmly:
**"Your Soul Core has been sealed.
*"At my command, it will explode.
*"If you resist me, it will also explode.
*"Xuanzi, you don't want to die, do you?
*"Shrek Academy still needs you. Mu En won't last much longer.
*"If you die here, what will happen to Shrek Academy?
"You understand, don't you?"*
Xuanzi's breath hitched.
He instinctively tried to resist, but the moment he did, his Soul Core trembled violently, cracking slightly.
His face twisted in horror, and he immediately abandoned the idea of resisting.
Through gritted teeth, he asked:
"What… do you want me to do?"
Huo Yuhao smiled faintly.
**"The first thing I need from you…
"Is for you to publicly confess your crimes."*
Xuanzi fell silent.
This would shatter Shrek Academy's reputation and cause distrust toward him.
But if he refused, he would die here and Shrek Academy would suffer even more without him.
In the end, he made his choice.
"Fine. When do I confess?"
"Tomorrow. I will gather the leaders of every nation to witness it."
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