Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, have a Beast Taming Space

Chapter 82 Xuanzi was punished
Huo Yuhao's gaze lingered on each person's face for a moment: "Besides, who said that's all the strength we have?"

"Each of my tamed beasts possesses strength comparable to a Soul King. Add to that our complete reserve force—"

Huo Yuhao's voice gradually rose in pitch.

"We are still the strongest team in this tournament!"

Beibei was the first to stand up, her fighting spirit rekindled in her eyes: "Yuhao is right! We still have so many strong people, why should we underestimate ourselves?"

Xu Sanshi slapped his thigh, his usual playful grin returning: "That's right! With Brother Huo around, who are we afraid of?"

Ning Tian elegantly straightened his clothes and smiled.

"That's right, we are still the strongest."

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er exchanged a smile and stood on either side of Huo Yuhao, expressing their support through their actions.

Looking at his team members who had regained their spirits, Huo Yuhao nodded in satisfaction: "Remember, Shrek Academy's glory is not bestowed by others, but must be defended by our own hands!"

Ma Xiaotao picked up the conversation, saying with great pride, "Let the other academies see that even if Shrek Academy only has half its strength left, we can still crush them!"

Gongyang Mo swayed her hips and said in a sweet voice, "Oh dear, I'll do my best to help everyone too~"

"go away!"

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Although Xixi didn't speak, her determined gaze said it all.

The campfire illuminated everyone's faces, sweeping away the previously gloomy atmosphere and replacing it with high morale and unwavering faith.

Huo Yuhao looked at the team that had reunited and nodded to himself.

"All right."

Huo Yuhao clapped his hands.

"Everyone, get some rest tonight. Tomorrow morning, we'll head to Star Luo City. Let everyone see what the real Shrek Academy is like!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

……

the other side.

Poseidon Pavilion.

Mu En lay quietly on the recliner, listening to Elder Xuan's dry voice recount the entire process.

Throughout the entire process, Mu En kept his eyes closed, his face revealing neither joy nor anger. Only when he heard the specific details of Dai Yueheng and the other two's injuries did his withered fingers resting on the armrest twitch almost imperceptibly.

After Elder Xuan finished his report, the large quiet room fell into a deathly silence.

This gluttonous Douluo, who usually loved to eat and didn't care about details, was now like a child who had done something wrong, with his head bowed deeply, not daring to look at the old man on the recliner.

After a long while, Mu En slowly opened his eyes. His eyes, which were originally gentle and cloudy, were now sharp as if they were solid. They fell on Xuan Zi, making him feel a stinging pain.

"so."

Moon's voice was soft, yet carried a sense of impending doom.

"Under your leadership, three elite inner court members suffered a severe injury, one critically wounded and on the verge of death, and two permanently crippled? And the opponent was merely a Soul King-level evil soul master?"

Elder Xuan's throat bobbed, his face filled with shame and regret: "It's my fault, I was careless, I..."

"main idea?"

Moon interrupted him, his voice suddenly rising, filled with barely suppressed anger.

"Xuanzi! This isn't the first time! Count for yourself how many times you've made mistakes while leading your teams on missions over the past few years!!"

Moon slammed his hand on the armrest, causing the entire recliner to groan under the strain. His hair and beard stood on end, and his rare rage seemed to freeze the air in the quiet room.

"I gave you chance after chance, and believed you could change! But what did you do? What did you take my trust and the college's trust for? What gave you the confidence to act so recklessly?!"

"No, Elder Mu, I absolutely did not..." Xuanzi knelt down with a thud, urgently trying to explain, his voice trembling.

He had never seen Moon so angry.

"You didn't? But that's exactly what you did!"

Moon pointed at him with great distress.

“What Yuhao said before was right! You, Xuanzi, have a cultivation level of 98, but you are completely unsuitable to lead a team or be a leader! Your personality and your carelessness will inevitably put those around you in danger!”

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's name, Xuanzi's body trembled violently, and the image of the boy's calm expression and his final act of turning the tide flashed through his mind once more.

Overwhelmed by remorse, he bent down, his forehead pressed against the cold ground, and said in a hoarse voice, "I...I accept the punishment. I am willing to resign from all my positions, only asking to remain in the academy to atone for my sins..."

"A position? What kind of team do you want to lead?!"

"I can't help it," Mu En said helplessly.

"From today onwards, you're to be a dutiful henchman! When Shrek needs you to act, you act! When they need you to oversee things, you oversee things! But you're absolutely forbidden from interfering in any matters involving decision-making, leading the team, or commanding!"

Xuanzi suddenly raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but when he saw Mu En's unquestionable gaze, all the words stuck in his throat.

He opened his mouth, but it turned into a heavy sigh. He lowered his head again and replied obediently, "Yes, Elder Mu, Xuanzi... I obey."

His voice contained no trace of dissatisfaction, only deep guilt and obedience.

He understood that this was the last chance Old Master Mu was giving him, and also the most suitable arrangement for him.

His loyalty to Shrek Academy is beyond question. Even if he is stripped of his authority and left with only the identity of a "henchman," he will have no regrets as long as he can protect the academy.

Any other level 98 Super Douluo would probably have felt greatly humiliated and left in anger, but he is Xuanzi, the Xuanzi of Shrek Academy.

Seeing Xuanzi's sincere apology and lack of resentment, the anger in Mu En's eyes gradually dissipated, turning into a complex and incomprehensible weariness.

He waved his hand, his tone returning to its usual gentleness.

"Think it over carefully. From now on, the academy will need your fists more than your brains."

"Yes."

Xuanzi kowtowed heavily before getting up and staggering as he prepared to leave.

"and many more."

Moon's voice rang out again, calling out to him.

Xuanzi immediately stopped and turned around respectfully with his head bowed: "Elder Mu, is there anything else you need?"

Looking at his cautious and unusual demeanor, Mu En's last bit of anger dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of helplessness.

He was ultimately the pillar of Shrek Academy, a junior whom he had watched grow up.

"Ugh--"

Moon sighed deeply, his voice returning to its usual gentle tone.

"Alright, stop standing around. Pack your things and let's go to Xingluo City."

Xuanzi was stunned upon hearing this, and suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Elder Mu, you...you still want me to go?"

He thought that after this incident, he would be ordered to stay at the academy to reflect on his actions, but he didn't expect that Elder Mu would still be willing to let him protect the children.

"if not?"

Moon glanced at him.

"Are we really going to leave those kids alone in Star Luo City, facing a pack of wolves? The competition is a mixed bag of people, and there's no guarantee that some villains won't take the opportunity to harm Shrek. Wang Yan can't keep things under control; we need a strong person to step in."

He paused, looked intently at Xuanzi, and his tone became exceptionally solemn.

"But this time, I'm asking you to follow Yuhao's orders in all actions."

(End of this chapter)