Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 312: [DD2]:

"This makes absolutely no sense! Two powerful Evil Soul Masters at the Ultimate Douluo level—how could they possibly be unknown nobodies?"

Another elder voiced his doubts.

No matter how well an Evil Soul Master could hide, no matter how cunningly they developed in secrecy, reaching this stage without a single trace being uncovered was simply unreasonable.

These were Ultimate Douluo, not some random nobodies! Could they have remained hidden for so long without anyone knowing?

They found it hard to believe.

Evil Soul Masters weren't like the Ice God Palace; they never chose to remain in seclusion permanently.

Du Busi shook his head, his expression solemn. "Perhaps it's not that they were nobodies, but rather that they became famous too early."

"So much so that the world eventually forgot about them."

"Sect Master, are you saying these two Ultimate Douluo are ancient relics from the past?"

An elder exclaimed in shock.

Du Busi nodded. "Ultimate Douluo have long lifespans. It's not surprising if they're old relics."

"Besides, there's precedent for this."

"Remember Shrek Academy's Mu En? Everyone thought he was dead, yet not only was he alive, he even broke through to become Ultimate Douluo."

"If even Mu En, that half-dead old bastard, could do it, it's not impossible for others to do the same."

"If my guess is correct, those Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluo should be those two from the past."

"Which two?"

"According to reports, during the battle that day, the sea of blood surged, and darkness blanketed the sky."

"It's obvious—one of the Ultimate Douluo must be Dragon Emperor Douluo, Long Xiaoyao, who was once Mu En's equal."

"Only he could wield such terrifying dark power."

"Mu En was severely injured by my elder brother and still managed to break through to Ultimate Douluo. Long Xiaoyao was in good health—so it's even less surprising for him."

"His strength may even surpass that old bastard Mu En."

"As for the other Ultimate Douluo, who was accompanied by a blood-red aura, she should be Death God Douluo, Ye Xishui."

"That woman's cultivation was deep and immeasurable, and she was a true Evil Soul Master."

Du Busi pieced together the information and speculated on the identities of the two Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluo.

After all, he was old enough to have heard their legends.

Someone else might not have been able to figure it out so clearly.

"Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao... Death God Douluo Ye Xishui?"

The other elders gasped in unison.

"It's most likely them. Those two are no pushovers. But even with their combined strength, they were still defeated by Ice Emperor Haibodong."

"That's something I truly did not expect."

"This Haibodong's strength... could he be the strongest in the continent now?"

Du Busi sighed.

"Sect Master, if the Ice Emperor is this strong... do we still seek revenge?"

An elder cautiously asked.

Originally, they were no match for the Ice God Palace. Now, knowing the Ice Emperor's true power, they had even less of a chance.

If he could single-handedly defeat two Ultimate Douluo, what hope did their Body Sect have?

Hearing this, Du Busi's face darkened as unpleasant memories flooded his mind.

That day, their Body Sect had been ambushed by Lu Yuan and Feng Xue, losing a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast embryo.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Enraged, he had led the Body Sect straight to the Ice God Palace, demanding justice.

At the time, he knew that Haibodong and Mu Wu were absent, and only a few Rank-97 Super Douluo were there.

Laughable! Would he, Du Busi, fear a few Rank-97 Super Douluo? Impossible!

With righteous fury, he demanded an apology and the return of the soul beast embryo. Otherwise, he would unleash his wrath.

But to his shock, those Rank-97 Super Douluo were terrifying.

One of them, whose martial soul was the Titan Snow Demon Ape, was so strong that he could hold Du Busi off single-handedly.

Even more absurd was the delicate-looking woman with the Ice Phoenix martial soul.

She took out a round, glowing orb, and suddenly—boom! She went from Rank-97 to Ultimate Douluo in an instant.

Her aura was so overwhelming that she could've crushed Mu En into a pulp.

And then... well, there was no "then."

Du Busi and his entire group were utterly destroyed. A single woman had beaten them all senseless, humiliating them completely.

If she hadn't been merciful, none of them would have escaped.

Although they made it back alive, the cost was tremendous.

Everyone, including Du Busi himself, had been thoroughly looted. They barely managed to keep their underwear.

The humiliation of that day was something Du Busi would never forget.

At first, he planned to endure, bide his time, and reclaim his dignity later.

Even though he had failed several times, he was Du Busi! He was born to be defiant! If he lost, he would fight again!

The Body Sect had never been afraid of challenges.

But now, hearing about Haibodong utterly crushing Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui... Du Busi was struggling to stay composed.

Was there even a chance anymore?

He wasn't even at the Ultimate Douluo level, while the Ice God Palace had multiple Ultimate Douluo.

Haibodong could even defeat two at once. The gap was just too big.

Du Busi was stubborn, but he wasn't stupid.

Was it worth marching to his death?

Damn it!

Du Busi let out a long sigh.

The Ice God Palace had truly been their lifelong enemy.

They had bullied the Body Sect for thousands of years, and even now, they continue to do so.

Infuriating! Shaking with rage, Du Busi clenched his fists.

But what could he do against such an overwhelmingly strong opponent?

"Sigh... my entire life has been like walking on thin ice," he muttered helplessly.

"Sect Master, you still haven't answered my question. Are we taking revenge?"

The elder who spoke earlier asked again.

The other elders looked at him as if he were an idiot and took a step back.

Du Busi narrowed his eyes and forced a smile. "Come here, let me tell you something."

The elder, unsuspecting, walked up to him.

Du Busi gave him a warm smile.

And then—bam!

He slapped the elder across the forehead, sending him flying to the ground.

"Ask, ask, ask—why the hell do you ask so many questions?! Do you have no brain?!"

Du Busi was fuming. He kicked the elder again, unleashing a brutal beatdown.

The surrounding elders covered their faces, unable to watch.

This is what happens when you have no brains.

Bringing up such a sore topic—was he just asking to get beaten?

The Sect Master's silence was obvious enough.

Did he have to ask?

Was he trying to stand out or something?

The elders all shook their heads.

A brain is a wonderful thing.

Too bad that guy didn't have one.

...

...

Sun and Moon Empire, Radiant City.

Inside a grand palace, a young man dressed in white with deep brown skin read the message in his hands, his expression devoid of joy or sorrow.

"So, Elder Ye and Elder Long were both defeated? It seems this Ice Emperor is even stronger than I imagined."

"If the Ice God Palace could be used by us, why should we worry about our great ambition failing?"

His voice was soft, yet his jet-black eyes concealed boundless ambition.

Ever since the fateful incident that left him crippled, confined to a wheelchair, and unable to function as a man, his life had been devoted to a single goal—ascending to the peak of power and establishing an immortal legacy.

He wanted to become someone unprecedented in history, an existence beyond comparison, the one and only ruler for all eternity.

His obsession with power had grown so intense it twisted his very being. He would stop at nothing, using every available resource to climb to the top.

Now, the Ice God Palace, radiating unmatched power, had undeniably caught his attention.

"Juzi, if I recall correctly, that Ice God Palace's young master, Su Yu, is still studying at the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, isn't he?"

"I previously instructed you to befriend him. How is that going?"

The young man set the letter aside and gazed at a loquat tree ahead, his tone calm.

Behind him, a graceful figure emerged, gently pushing his wheelchair.

She was around 1.7 meters tall, with a delicate and well-proportioned figure and a fresh, charming appearance.

There was a natural innocence about her, with a small, slightly chubby face, and soft and dewy skin, so fair and delicate that it seemed it would drip water at the slightest pinch.

Her long, silky black hair cascaded down her back, exuding a casual elegance.

At his question, her bright, clear eyes flickered with light, and a cold, silver-haired, blue-eyed youth surfaced in her mind.

He was the most beautiful young man she had ever seen, so exceptional that he drew admiration from all.

Even in the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, where prodigies were everywhere, he was the most dazzling presence.

If the man before her was a venomous snake lurking in the shadows—sinister, cunning, and dangerous—then that youth was a dragon soaring through the heavens—dominant, proud, and majestic.

He had relied solely on his talent and strength to conquer everyone around him.

Juzi knew these two men were fundamentally incompatible.

But they shared one thing in common—fearsome power.

Unlike the calculating and ruthless young man before her, Su Yu made people suffocate under the sheer weight of his overwhelming presence.

Juzi understood what the man in white was plotting, but her instincts told her his plan was doomed to fail.

How could two completely different people ever work together?

"Juzi?"

The young man called her name again.

Her beautiful eyes flickered, and her soft, melodious voice rang out, "Your Highness, I have interacted with him before. I suppose we could be considered friends."

"But he hasn't appeared at the academy for nearly a year now. I heard he took a long leave of absence, though the exact reason remains unclear."

"Oh?"

The young man's brows furrowed slightly. "Such an important piece of information, yet I didn't catch the slightest wind of it?"

"The Master of Illustrious Virtue Hall is certainly keeping things well hidden."

If he hadn't summoned Juzi back, wouldn't he have remained in the dark?

Had Jing Hongchen's grip on the Royal Academy already reached this level?

A flicker of wariness arose in the young man's heart.

But now wasn't the time to dwell on this. He had yet to ascend to the throne, and some matters were best left until he was in power.

The most pressing issue now was securing his position in the battle for succession—nothing mattered more.

"Juzi, what do you think of Su Yu? Is he easy to control?"

The young man continued questioning her.

Juzi pondered for a moment before carefully choosing her words. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

"He is someone with strong convictions."

"That's to be expected. If the Young Master of the Ice God Palace lacked a mind of his own, that would be the real disappointment."

The young man calmly accepted the answer. "Do you think he can be trusted?"

"Is there a high chance we can win him over?"

Juzi hesitated—this was not an easy question to answer.

If she outright denied it, this dangerous man might make a move against Su Yu.

She wasn't afraid of open conflicts, but underhanded schemes were another matter entirely.

She knew exactly what kind of wolf the man before her was—if he determined that Su Yu couldn't be recruited, he would certainly take measures to eliminate him, just to prevent others from gaining him as an ally.

That was the kind of person he was.

Her feelings toward Su Yu were complicated.

That meal of roasted meat that day, that familiar taste—it not only stirred memories but also left a lasting impression on her heart.

She knew there was no possibility between them, yet she didn't want anything to happen to Su Yu.

Su Yu acted with integrity and was ill-suited to dealing with insidious plots from the shadows.

To Juzi, Su Yu was the very embodiment of righteousness—a flawless figure shrouded in a halo of admiration.

Lightly biting her lip, she replied, "Judging from his classmates' evaluations, he seems to be a very reliable person."

"No matter the difficulty, he always seems capable of turning the tide, and he takes great care of his teammates."

"As for cooperation, that... may require trying to find out."

The young man nodded. "You're right. We have to try to know for sure."

"If we can win over Su Yu and gain the Ice God Palace's support, it would be ideal."

"The Holy Spirit Cult, after all, is completely inhumane. Unless necessary, we cannot rely on them."

"Juzi, I'll be counting on you for this. Once Su Yu returns from his leave, you'll have to put in more effort."

Juzi gently nodded. "Your Highness, rest assured, I understand."

"Good."

The young man smiled, his eyes gleaming with an eerie light.

...

Shrek Academy, Sea God's Pavilion.

Yan Shaozhe, who had received the same news, let out a sigh of admiration.

"As expected of the Ice Emperor—his strength is truly terrifying."

Shaking his head with a wry smile, he marveled at how the Ice Emperor had single-handedly defeated two Ultimate Douluo.

Such an overwhelming display of power—no wonder even his teacher had admitted inferiority, calling the Ice Emperor the strongest in the continent.

Now, it was clear—the Ice Emperor's reputation was not a mere exaggeration. He truly could back it up.

To simultaneously overpower two Ultimate Douluo—such an illustrious feat was likely unparalleled in the entire continent.

"Judging from the teacher's last words and this battle, those two Ultimate Douluo must be Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao and Death God Douluo Ye Xishui."

"Who would have thought? They are both still alive—and both have become Ultimate Douluo."

Yan Shaozhe sighed deeply.

These two had deep ties with Mu En, yet they had both joined the Evil Soul Masters.

Truly, an unsettling matter.