Chapter 550: A Leisurely Elder Xuan
Given Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier's strength, although they could not defeat him, if they were truly desperate, they could at least take down some of his subordinates.
Yet, instead of resisting until the last moment, Yan Shaozhe chose to burn himself and Cai Meier with golden phoenix flames.
This left Zhongli Wu deeply puzzled.
He frowned.
"Based on what Yan Shaozhe said earlier, could he have used some kind of special soul skill to escape with Cai Meier?"
Outside White Tiger City.
Yan Shaozhe, his face as pale as a sheet, suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Cai Meier carried his weakened body, flying rapidly toward Shrek City.
Moments ago, Yan Shaozhe activated his Phoenix Nirvana ability, successfully escaping with Cai Meier and saving both of their lives.
Had they continued fighting, they wouldn't have stood a chance.
However, self reviving alone and bringing someone else along were two entirely different things.
The former caused no damage.
But the latter greatly reduced his lifespan.
At this point, Yan Shaozhe had lost at least twenty years of life.
For an already aging Super Douluo, this was a devastating loss.
Twenty years of life was no small price to pay.
Moreover, Phoenix Nirvana was not an ability he could use frequently.
Now, he would need a long period of recovery before he could activate it again.
Yan Shaozhe's expression darkened with sorrow. His eyes reddened, his voice filled with frustration:
**"Meier, I just don't understand… Elder Xuan said he would follow the plan and trap Zhongli Wu in White Tiger City.
"But instead of receiving support, we nearly died there.
"Tell me, Meier did Elder Xuan betray the academy?
"If he had followed the plan, how could we have ended up like this?
"How could so many students' families and Inspectors have died in White Tiger City?"**
Cai Meier remained silent.
Her emotions were just as unsettled.
This was a golden opportunity to wipe out Zhongli Wu's group yet Elder Xuan's failure to act had led to catastrophic losses.
Shrek Academy students did not have the same powerful background as the Star Luo royal family.
They had no ability to resist Zhongli Wu's forces.
These students had trusted Shrek Academy.
They had allowed the academy to gather their families in one place for protection.
Yet now, those very families had been massacred.
Shrek Academy would face unprecedented turmoil.
Even the most loyal students, those who saw Shrek as their second home, would waver after such a tragedy.
Shrek's 10,000 year legacy would suffer a devastating blow.
After a long silence, Cai Meier's voice trembled:
**"Shaozhe, you're right. Maybe Elder Xuan really has betrayed the academy.
"This isn't just a careless mistake anymore it's too deliberate.
"If it were just once or twice, we could say he was careless.
"But how many times has this happened now?
"I think Elder Xuan deliberately wanted us to die in White Tiger City!
"Shaozhe, we must return to the academy immediately and report this to Elder Mu.
"I believe he will make a fair decision."**
Yan Shaozhe nodded gravely. "Agreed."
Star Luo Empire.
The silver moon hung high in the sky.
Star Luo City.
In a private room of a high end tavern, Elder Xuan sat comfortably in his chair, pouring himself a bottle of fine wine.
Gulp, gulp.
After downing the entire bottle, his face showed pure contentment.
Across from him, Meteor Douluo looked helplessly exasperated.
"Elder Xuan, now is hardly the time to be drinking!
"If Zhongli Wu attacks soon, we still need you as our main fighter.
"You're also the one in charge of leading us through the plan!
"If you get drunk, we'll lose our guiding pillar!"**
Elder Xuan waved his hand dismissively.
**"Relax! It's just a little wine it won't affect anything.
"Besides, I'm constantly using my soul power to dissolve the alcohol, so I can't possibly get drunk!"**
He glared at Meteor Douluo as if insulted by the doubt.
Then, Elder Xuan reached into his soul storage device, pulling out a plate stacked high with roasted chicken drumsticks.
The fragrant aroma filled the room instantly.
**"Come on, eat up! Have some wine!
"We'll need energy for the upcoming battle.
"Meteor, listen this chicken is absolutely delicious, and this wine is fantastic.
"There's nothing better than enjoying good food and good wine!
"Just use your soul power to counteract the alcohol it's no big deal.
"Besides, there's no way Zhongli Wu's group is a match for us!"**
Meteor Douluo was a Star Luo Empire guardian.
Although he was somewhat frustrated, he couldn't refuse Elder Xuan's hospitality.
After all, Elder Xuan was still Shrek's second strongest fighter.
If war broke out between Star Luo and the Sun Moon Empire, they would need his help.
Thus, he had no choice but to drink and eat with Elder Xuan.
Seated nearby, Qian Duoduo sighed deeply.
Earlier that day, at noon…
Initially, Qian Duoduo had planned to follow the Sea God Pavilion's strategy to rush to White Tiger City and reinforce Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier.
White Tiger City wasn't far from Star Luo City.
If they departed at noon, they would have arrived within half an hour.
But then Elder Xuan suddenly changed the plan.
He insisted they stay in Star Luo City instead.
His reason?
He had received intel that Zhongli Wu was abandoning White Tiger City and choosing to attack Star Luo City instead.
Since Elder Xuan was the strongest among them and the mastermind behind the strategy, everyone followed his orders.
Now, however night had fallen, and Zhongli Wu had yet to show up.
This greatly unsettled Qian Duoduo.
If Zhongli Wu's army really entered Star Luo City, the heavily fortified defenses would detect them instantly.
After all, powerful soul masters were stationed at every key location, ready to ambush Zhongli Wu.
Inside the Star Luo Palace.
Prince Xu Jiawei sat restlessly in his chamber, his mind uneasy.
"Jiujiu, I can't shake this bad feeling."
His younger sister, Xu Jiujiu, dressed in elegant royal attire, smiled reassuringly.
**"Brother, you've been worrying too much lately.
"The stress from Zhongli Wu's attacks has exhausted you.
"Once Elder Xuan and the others kill him, you'll feel much better."**
But deep down, Xu Jiawei wasn't convinced.
Something felt terribly wrong.
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