Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 240: [DD2]:

Without exaggeration, if this were ten thousand years ago, a thirty-year-old Titled Douluo would undoubtedly have the potential to become a god.

One must know that even the original Seven Monsters of Shrek, without the blessing of divine trials, would have been completely outmatched by Zhang Lexuan.

As for Meng Hongchen, after absorbing a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, her spiritual power surged significantly, bringing her great benefits.

For soul engineers, spiritual power becomes increasingly crucial as they advance in cultivation. The more complex a soul tool is, the stronger the spiritual power required to control it.

Su Yu's rapid mastery of soul tools is inseparable from his strong spiritual power. Now that Meng Hongchen has obtained a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, it's foreseeable that it won't take long before she advances in rank as a soul engineer.

Perhaps she will soon become a Rank 7 Soul Engineer.

Of course, the most important event right now is that the three-day deadline has passed—the agreed duel between Su Yu and Shrek Academy has arrived.

The inner court students of Shrek Academy are likely eager to redeem their past humiliation.

But Su Yu will not give them the chance. This time, he will make them lose even more miserably.

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Sea God's Lake.

Today, the area around Sea God's Lake was particularly lively.

Yan Shaozhe had turned this duel into a grand spectacle.

Not only were the inner court students gathered, but even the outer court students had crowded around the lake.

Hundreds of small boats floated on the water, allowing those who wanted a close-up view of the battle to watch from the lake.

Of course, they had to pay for it.

As a true inheritor of Flender's spirit, Yan Shaozhe had fully embraced this tradition.

There were plenty of Shrek Academy students, many of whom came from wealthy backgrounds. A few of them pooling together to rent a small boat for a hundred or so gold soul coins was quite feasible.

At the center of the lake, a large ship floated.

This luxurious three-story vessel, over a hundred meters long, was occupied mainly by the academy's elders and teachers.

This duel had drawn considerable attention.

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After all, Su Yu was a special case—he had once defeated Shrek Academy.

Many were curious about him, far more than just one or two people.

Even the half-dead Mu En had silently appeared on the ship.

Lying on a recliner, his wrinkled face was as dry as tree bark, his eyes half-lidded in a perpetual drowsy state.

Beside Mu En were several white-haired elders, including Elder Song, Elder Lin, and other veteran elders of Shrek Academy.

There were also Yan Shaozhe, Cai Mei'er, Xian Lin'er, and Qian Duoduo—members of the middle-aged generation.

Apart from them, a few unknown Titled Douluo were present, mostly at Rank 91 or 92, significantly weaker than the top elders.

The most notable figure among them was Zhang Lexuan. Among this group of elderly figures, she was the youngest—only twenty-six years old.

"Lexuan, have you broken through again?"

Elder Lin's sharp gaze noticed something different about her.

As soon as he spoke, all the elders turned their eyes to Zhang Lexuan.

She did not deny it.

She knew that having just broken through, she had yet to fully restrain her aura. Ordinary people might not notice, but these experienced elders would not be fooled.

She nodded and said, "I had a moment of insight and just advanced to Rank 88."

The room fell silent for a moment before the elders reacted in surprise.

Elder Lin smiled in satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad. You're progressing quickly."

Yan Shaozhe's joy was written all over his face. "Rank 88! Just two more ranks and you'll be a Titled Douluo!"

"Two levels—how long could that possibly take?"

"At most two or three years, and Lexuan will reach the Titled Douluo realm."

"A Titled Douluo before thirty? That's nearly unheard of. Let's see who else dares to underestimate Shrek Academy!"

During this period of external doubts about Shrek Academy's strength, Zhang Lexuan's performance was nothing short of inspiring.

A Titled Douluo at thirty—what other faction could claim such a feat?

This was the strength of Shrek Academy!

"Shaozhe is right. Lexuan, the future of the academy will rely on your generation."

Elder Song chuckled in agreement.

Among Shrek Academy's most talented students, Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao stood out.

However, Ma Xiaotao was tormented by her Evil Fire. Without a solution, she would never reach her true potential.

That made Zhang Lexuan their greatest hope.

With her cultivation speed, she was on the path to breaking limits.

These elders saw their future in her.

"Elder Song is right..."

The other elders followed suit, showering Zhang Lexuan with praise.

They were all extremely satisfied with her—whether it was talent, ability, or prestige, she was unmatched among the younger generation.

Yet, despite their admiration, Zhang Lexuan remained calm.

She knew exactly how she had reached this level.

Without Su Yu's help, she would never have achieved such accomplishments at her age.

Where did the three hundred-thousand-year-old soul bones on her body come from? Others might not know, but she was fully aware.

And when it came to talent, Su Yu far surpassed her.

Seeing Zhang Lexuan's composed demeanor, the elders were even more pleased.

They interpreted it as her being unaffected by praise—displaying the bearing of a true leader.

As the elders continued their discussions, the atmosphere outside suddenly grew heated.

They turned their eyes toward the commotion—

The main character had arrived.

A lone boat drifted across the lake.

Su Yu stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in white robes that fluttered in the breeze, his presence striking and extraordinary.

Xian Lin'er's eyes lit up. "Quite a fine appearance. He's a good match for Xiaotao."

Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes inwardly.

Su Yu is worthy of anyone. The real question is—can Xiaotao match up to him?

At that moment, Yan Shaozhe stood up and gave a signal to those outside.

Du Weilun stepped forward to act as the referee for this match.

With a flicker of his figure, he briefly hovered in mid-air, pressing both hands downward. Instantly, the entire venue fell silent.

"Good morning, everyone. I will be the referee for today's exchange match. The two sides competing today are our inner court students and Su Yu from the Ice God Palace."

"In the spirit of promoting harmony and friendship, this exchange match upholds the principle of friendship first, competition second, and all attacks will stop at the appropriate point."

"As we all know, Shrek Academy is a place filled with love, passion, and hope..."

Du Weilun continued rambling on with a lengthy speech, filled with nothing but empty words. Su Yu frowned as he listened.

Seriously, what does all this nonsense have to do with Shrek Academy?

After what felt like an eternity, Du Weilun finally finished.

With a wave of his sleeve, dozens of water lilies surfaced from beneath the lake. Their broad leaves were large enough to support a person standing on them.

"This match will take place on these water lilies. The first to fall into the water loses."

"Flying-type soul masters or soul engineers may not ascend more than thirty meters; exceeding this limit results in a loss."

"Intentional injury or maiming of an opponent will result in disqualification."

"Let's all uphold the spirit of an exchange match and compete in a civilized manner."

"Alright, enough talk. The match is about to begin."

As soon as Du Weilun finished speaking, several small boats approached from a distance, carrying inner court students.

The moment they arrived, their gazes clashed fiercely with Su Yu's, an intense standoff forming between them—like the sharp tip of a needle meeting its match.

Su Yu stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of aloofness. Despite facing the overwhelming pressure of dozens of opponents alone, he showed not the slightest sign of backing down.

Just then, a small yellow boat leisurely drifted out from the side, carrying Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and others.

Xiao Hongchen waved both hands wildly, shouting like an overexcited husky, "Brother-in-law, go for it! Drown these guys in the cesspit!"

Su Yu: "..."

Meng Hongchen: "..."

The inner court elders, who heard every word loud and clear: "..."

"This little rascal is quite lively, huh?" one of the elders chuckled.

Xian Lin'er furrowed her brows and said, "This child is too frivolous and undisciplined, unfit for important responsibilities."

"Hah, see? You're already getting emotional. While the kid is a bit cheeky, his talent is undeniable," Yan Shaozhe replied with a laugh.

"You dare talk back to me?" Xian Lin'er's frown deepened.

Yan Shaozhe's lips twitched slightly. He had let his guard down.

"Enough, focus on the match," Cai Mei'er interjected calmly.

Qian Duoduo remained silent throughout.

Meanwhile, the inner court disciples, furious at Xiao Hongchen's taunts, all turned to glare at him.

But Xiao Hongchen, thick-skinned as ever, remained completely unfazed, carrying on as he pleased.

Su Yu shook his head helplessly. Honestly, with Xiao Hongchen's personality, if not for his solid background, he would have been put in his place long ago.

Up above, Du Weilun's mouth twitched, but given the public setting, he chose not to comment.

Clearing his throat lightly, he announced, "The first round of the exchange match is about to begin. Both sides, please take your positions."

At those words, Su Yu nodded toward Meng Hongchen before shifting his gaze elsewhere.

There, gathered on numerous small boats, were the outer court students.

Among them, a figure with long pink-blue hair stood out distinctly.

Of course, there were also a few familiar faces, but Su Yu paid them no mind.

After a glance, he withdrew his gaze.

Far away, Wang Dong'er watched Su Yu's figure and murmured softly, "Do your best, you fool."

With a flash of movement, Su Yu's toes skimmed the water's surface as if it were solid ground.

In the blink of an eye, he traversed several hundred meters and landed on a water lily with a single step.

The lily pad gently rippled, but Su Yu remained perfectly stable.

Just that one move had the outer court students gasping in admiration.

"Alright then, who wants to go first?"

Su Yu's gaze locked onto the inner court students, his expression calm, his eyes sharp.

Wu Ming was about to step forward when someone else beat her to it.

"Senior Wu Ming, let me test his strength first."