Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 83: Xiao Wu Exposed

"Prince Xue Xing!"

The three deans' expressions immediately shifted when they recognized the newcomer's identity.

If anyone else objected, they wouldn't mind. But Prince Xue Xing's disapproval posed a real problem.

"It's you!"

Dai Mubai noticed Crown Prince Xue Beng following closely behind Xue Xing and instantly grasped the situation, glaring angrily at him.

"Hmph! Surprised, aren't you? As long as I'm here, don't think you can join our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. This isn't a place anyone can just walk into!"

Xue Beng sneered at Dai Mubai, clearly enjoying his distress.

"So these are the people trying to join our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"

"Deans, have you forgotten the academy's rules?" Prince Xue Xing asked, glancing at Su Mo and the others before turning to question the three deans.

"Prince Xue Xing, it's true that our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy has certain regulations," Dean Zhilin admitted before attempting to explain why Su Mo and the others were exceptional enough to merit an exception.

"It's enough that you remember the rules. No need for further explanations—tell these people to leave!"

Prince Xue Xing interrupted Dean Zhilin's words with a wave, intent on driving the Shrek group away.

Hearing this, the expressions of the Shrek students grew dark.

They hadn't expected that, just as the three deans had agreed to let them join, Prince Xue Xing would appear with such hostility.

Standing beside Ning Rongrong, Su Mo gently squeezed her hand to comfort her. He was unconcerned for himself, though he felt a pang of sympathy for Ning Rongrong.

Originally, Ning Rongrong had been angry, but after Su Mo's comforting gesture, she held his hand in return. Glancing at him, her anger faded, replaced by a hint of sweetness in her eyes.

"Respected Prince Xue Xing, I am a teacher at Shrek Academy. Please, reconsider and don't be so hasty in your decision," Yu Xiaogang spoke up, directly challenging the prince.

"Do you understand the tremendous loss Heaven Dou Imperial Academy will face if you turn us away?"

Despite his limited capabilities, Yu Xiaogang feared no one. His status alone was enough that he didn't need to fear a prince like Xue Xing.

"Prince Xue Xing, the Master is correct. Shrek Academy's students are indeed outstanding…" Dean Baibaoshan added, supporting Yu Xiaogang's statement.

The other dean also stepped forward. The three of them deeply appreciated the talents of Shrek's students, and Yu Xiaogang's words were no exaggeration—losing Shrek's students would be a great loss for Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

"Hmph, there's no need for further discussion!"

"If I say no, it's a no. Elder, please help me persuade them."

But Prince Xue Xing wasn't willing to listen. Cutting off the deans, he spoke to someone hidden in the background.

"Rest assured, Prince Xue Xing. Leave it to me," came a confident voice as a figure appeared in the doorway.

Before the person even fully entered, everyone present felt a powerful aura pressing down on them, causing even the deans' expressions to change as they looked at the newcomer in shock.

The figure exuded an intimidating presence, cold and menacing, like a venomous snake whose very gaze could instill fear.

Buzz—

When the Poison Douluo's spirit rings rose one by one beneath him, everyone's expressions grew even heavier.

"A…A Titled Douluo…"

Ma Hongjun's legs were shaking. He hadn't expected a Titled Douluo to appear.

"How…How could it be a Titled Douluo?"

"This is it…There's no hope now…"

Besides Ma Hongjun, Oscar and the others felt similarly desperate.

Su Mo, too, felt an immense pressure wash over him. It wasn't soul pressure, yet it was suffocating in its intensity, leaving him struggling to breathe.

Su Mo glanced at Ning Rongrong, realizing that she wasn't as intimidated as he expected. Nonetheless, he quickly moved to shield her.

"What do we do now?"

"A Titled Douluo has shown up—this is bad…"

The most frightened among the group was Xiao Wu, who was trembling uncontrollably. She was genuinely terrified. With a Titled Douluo here, her identity as a transformed 100,000-year soul beast would likely be exposed unless Poison Douluo somehow missed her entirely or was too indifferent to glance in her direction.

"You've heard Prince Xue Xing's orders. If you have no objections, then get out of here before I take matters into my own hands!"

Poison Douluo's gaze swept over Yu Xiaogang and the others briefly before pulling back, his voice calm yet filled with authority.

"This is outrageous!"

"We at Shrek Academy have never backed down from anyone!"

Boom—

Unable to bear the insult any longer, Flender erupted in fury, activating his martial spirit and spirit rings.

"Flender, don't be rash! He's a Titled Douluo, and we're no match for him!"

Yu Xiaogang intervened, pulling Flender back. Though he, too, felt humiliated, he knew their strength couldn't rival Poison Douluo's.

Flender wasn't truly reckless; his anger had simply boiled over. Once Yu Xiaogang restrained him, he calmed down without further resistance.

Otherwise, Yu Xiaogang would never have been able to hold him back.

"If that's the case, we'll forgo joining Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

"Thank you, deans, for your favor, but it seems we're not meant to be here. Farewell!"

Yu Xiaogang addressed the three deans, feeling justifiably angry after being repeatedly driven away. Since they weren't welcome, they would leave.

They might have lost an opportunity, but Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would suffer the greater loss.

Not accepting them was the height of foolishness!

"This…"

The three deans sighed regretfully, realizing it was no longer feasible to keep Shrek's group, even if they wanted to.

"Let's go!"

Yu Xiaogang turned and led the way out.

"Hmph, come on, Su Mo, let's leave!"

Ning Rongrong huffed, tugging Su Mo along.

"Xiao Wu, let's go!"

Seeing Xiao Wu still trembling in fear, Ning Rongrong called out to her.

"O…okay…"

Xiao Wu forced herself to respond, quickly turning to leave. Had she not feared drawing attention, she would have teleported out in an instant.

But fate was unkind, as her voice caught Poison Douluo's attention. He glanced at those leaving, particularly at Xiao Wu's retreating figure.

A gleam flashed in his eyes.

"Stop!"

Poison Douluo's shout rang out as he recognized Xiao Wu's true identity. A transformed 100,000-year soul beast couldn't be allowed to escape.

Even if he couldn't absorb a soul ring, he could still acquire a soul bone or keep her as a future gift for his beloved granddaughter.

Boom—

At his command, a powerful soul pressure emanated from Poison Douluo, freezing Su Mo and the others in their tracks.

"What's the meaning of this? Do you think we're that easy to bully?"

Flender turned back first, glaring at Poison Douluo.

Su Mo and the others also looked back, wondering what the Titled Douluo wanted.

"What's going on?"

Su Mo felt puzzled. This didn't seem to happen in the original story. But when he saw Xiao Wu trembling beside him, he understood.

Could it be that Xiao Wu has been exposed?

In the original story, Poison Douluo overlooked Xiao Wu completely, allowing her to escape detection. But realistically, the odds of him not noticing were slim, and his recognizing her now made perfect sense.

"You may leave, but the young girl stays. She must remain behind!"

Ignoring the angry Shrek teachers, Poison Douluo's gaze stayed locked on Xiao Wu as he spoke with authority.

Following his gaze, everyone turned to Xiao Wu, now visibly trembling. Confusion filled their minds as they wondered why he wanted her in particular.

"What are you planning?"

Tang San stepped forward protectively, shielding Xiao Wu.

"Elder Dugu, we respect you as a senior, but don't mistake that for fear!"

"Xiao Wu is our student. Shrek will not abandon her!"

Yu Xiaogang joined Tang San, defiantly facing Poison Douluo.

"That's right!"

"Don't think we're that easy to intimidate, Elder Dugu!"

Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the other Shrek teachers stepped forward in unison.

"Hmph!"

"You dare speak so boldly? Harboring a 100,000-year soul beast—is this the intent of Shrek Academy?"

With a disdainful sneer, Poison Douluo scoffed at their defiance and then accused Yu Xiaogang and the others outright.

"What?"

"A…a 100,000-year soul beast?"

"Xiao Wu is a 100,000-year soul beast?"

"How could that be…"

Boom—

As Poison Douluo's words settled, exclamations erupted from all sides. The deans of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and the Shrek teachers, including Yu Xiaogang, stared at Xiao Wu in shock.

Everyone, especially those unaware of Xiao Wu's true nature, was stunned. They could hardly believe that the Xiao Wu they'd known and lived with was a 100,000-year soul beast in human form.

But the fear on Xiao Wu's face confirmed Poison Douluo's claim.

"I… I…"

Under everyone's scrutinizing gaze, Xiao Wu's face turned even paler, fully realizing she had been exposed.

"Xiao Wu, are you really a 100,000-year soul beast?"

Tang San looked at her in disbelief.

"I… I'm sorry, Brother…"

"I wanted to tell you long ago, but I was afraid…"

Seeing Tang San's stunned expression, Xiao Wu's sadness deepened. She bit her lip, finally admitting her identity as a transformed 100,000-year soul beast.

Now that Poison Douluo had recognized her, she knew hiding any longer was impossible.

"She admitted it…"

"Xiao Wu really is a 100,000-year soul beast…"

"This is unbelievable…"

Boom—

Hearing Xiao Wu's confession, everyone's shock intensified.

A suspicion had now turned into a confirmed reality. Unconsciously, everyone except Tang San backed away from Xiao Wu.

Ning Rongrong, though reluctant, even pulled Su Mo back a bit. He didn't feel the same fear, knowing Xiao Wu's strength was greatly reduced after her transformation.

However, seeing this situation unfold made Su Mo feel conflicted.

After so long, he had come to see Xiao Wu as a person rather than a soul beast.

Though he didn't want her to fall into Poison Douluo's hands, Su Mo wouldn't risk his life for her.

He could even activate Bibi Dong's spiritual sense and destroy Poison Douluo with ease.

But Su Mo wouldn't do that. To him, Xiao Wu was a friend and neighbor, not worth making irrational sacrifices for.

Her position in his heart didn't compare to the significance of Bibi Dong's spiritual sense.

I wonder if Tang Hao is lurking nearby. If he's here, that's good. If not, Xiao Wu is truly in danger, Su Mo thought to himself, knowing Xiao Wu's only hope lay in Tang Hao's intervention.

If Liu Erlong were here, the Golden Iron Triangle could unleash their spirit fusion skill to counter Poison Douluo, buying time for Tang San to help Xiao Wu escape.

But Liu Erlong wasn't present.

And it was uncertain whether Yu Xiaogang and Flender would truly stand up for Xiao Wu.

As Su Mo anticipated, Yu Xiaogang and Flender exchanged conflicted glances, unsure how to respond.

Emotionally, they wanted to protect Xiao Wu.

But doing so would brand them as accomplices to a soul beast.

Moreover, they weren't a match for Poison Douluo. So…

"No, Xiao Wu, you haven't wronged me!"

"I don't care if you're human or beast—you are my sister, Xiao Wu, and no one will take you from me!"

Before Yu Xiaogang or Flender could respond, Tang San stepped forward, shielding Xiao Wu. He summoned his martial spirit and stood defiantly against Poison Douluo.

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