Chapter 100: Ninth on the Immortal Herb Ranking, Seizing the Immortal Herb
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan was still immersed in the immense joy of obtaining the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
A set of hurried footsteps broke the slightly strange atmosphere in front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
A Cardinal of the Soul Saint level quickly walked in and knelt on one knee.
His voice carried a hint of suppressed excitement and respect.
"Reporting to Your Holiness the Supreme Pontiff!"
"According to investigations from multiple sources, the hidden base of Shrek Academy has been confirmed within the Balak Kingdom, near Suotuo City. They have not relocated on a large scale!"
"Shrek Academy..."
The cold killing intent in Bibi Dong's eyes, which had slightly subsided because of the Immortal Herb, instantly spread out as if materialized.
The temperature of the entire Supreme Pontiff Palace seemed to drop sharply.
Especially that Yu Xiaogang... Thinking of that name, a complex and hard-to-define emotion surged in her heart.
"Very well."
Bibi Dong's voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.
"Have the Cardinal responsible for the Balak Kingdom's affairs mobilize personnel to capture everyone from Shrek Academy alive and escort them back to Spirit City!"
"If they resist... kill them without mercy!"
She wanted to firmly control these people who might be related to Tang San and who could not be used by her.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei!"
Bibi Dong turned her gaze to the two Titled Douluo beside her.
Yue Guan started, waking from his obsession with the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, and quickly and carefully put the Immortal Herb into a specially made jade box.
Gui Mei's figure also solidified slightly from the shadows.
"The two of you, depart immediately and personally go to Suotuo City to take charge!"
Bibi Dong's tone carried undeniable resolve.
"You must ensure this matter is foolproof, and not a single person escapes! Especially that Yu Xiaogang, he must be brought back to me!"
She dispatched the two Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum and Ghost.
This was not only to ensure the success of the capture operation but also to prevent accidents.
For instance, Tang Hao, whose whereabouts were unpredictable and who always appeared at crucial moments.
Or perhaps Shrek Academy itself held some hidden trump cards.
The combined efforts of two Titled Douluo were enough to handle most unexpected events.
"We respectfully obey the command of Your Holiness the Supreme Pontiff!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei answered in unison.
Although Yue Guan was heartbroken to temporarily leave his Immortal Herb, the Supreme Pontiff's order could not be defied.
Moreover, he knew the importance of this matter.
The two exchanged glances and stopped delaying.
Yue Guan transformed into a streak of golden light, and Gui Mei merged into the shadows, instantly vanishing from the front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
They sped off in the direction of the Balak Kingdom at the fastest possible speed.
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo departed under orders, and Spirit Hall's capture network was quietly cast toward Shrek Academy.
The heavenly curtain in the sky did not cease; brilliant golden light surged once more.
New ranking information quickly condensed!
[immortal herb ranking, Ninth Place: Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower]
[Immortal Herb Form: Entirely crimson, shaped like a cockscomb, with dazzling flame patterns along the edges of the leaves. The whole plant seems to be condensed from the purest flame energy, emitting a scorching and noble aura.]
[Effect: Contains extreme Pure Yang Qi, greatly refines fire attributes, purifies Evil Fire, and has a chance to promote beneficial evolution in fire-attribute Martial Souls. It holds unparalleled attraction for Soul Masters with Phoenix-type or Fire Fowl Type Martial Souls.]
[Harvesting/Consumption: Must be cut using Jade Tools containing Yin-cold Qi, then swallowed directly, guiding its Pure Yang medicinal power to cleanse the Martial Soul and Meridians.]
[Fated Recipient: Ma Hongjun (Shrek Academy).]
"Ninth place! Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower!"
"Purify Evil Fire and promote Martial Soul evolution? This is practically a divine medicine prepared specifically for Soul Masters with flawed fire Martial Souls!"
"Shrek Academy? Ma Hongjun? The Soul Master who previously appeared on the Martial Soul Ranking, he actually has such luck!"
The continent was once again in an uproar, with countless gazes.
Especially the Soul Masters who possessed fire-attribute Martial Souls.
All looked enviously toward the former location of Shrek Academy.
Shrek Academy, temporary base.
The Shrek Seven Devils and their teachers, who had just finished training, were also drawn by the heavenly curtain's strange phenomenon.
When they heard "Ma Hongjun" and "Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower," everyone was stunned.
Ma Hongjun himself gaped, pointing at his own nose.
His plump face was filled with unbelievable ecstasy.
"Me? It's me? I, Fatty, am actually the fated recipient? An Immortal Herb that can purify Evil Fire?"
He was so excited he nearly jumped up; the Evil Fire problem that had plagued him for years finally showed hope of complete resolution!
Dean Flender pushed up his glasses, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.
But he felt more of an uneasy premonition.
Shrek Academy's current situation was delicate.
With such a great treasure descending, fortune hides disaster!
Zhao Wuji clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Dean, the situation is bad! This Immortal Herb will likely bring disaster upon us!"
Before his words finished, a powerful Soul Power pressure suddenly descended like dark clouds covering the sky!
"Boom!"
A figure, carrying the formidable aura of a Soul Douluo, burst violently through the academy's perimeter like an eagle hunting a rabbit.
The target was Ma Hongjun, who was still in ecstasy!
It was Luo'er Diyala, the Soul Douluo from Spirit Hall who had previously been ordered to monitor this location, and who could not suppress his greed and desire for merit upon seeing the Immortal Herb descend!
"Hand over the Immortal Herb!"
Luo'er Diyala's eyes were sharp, carrying a hint of struggle.
But thinking of the Supreme Pontiff's reward and the prestige of Spirit Hall, he still chose to act!
As long as he seized this Immortal Herb and presented it to the Supreme Pontiff, he was guaranteed a meteoric rise!
"How dare you!"
Flender's eyes were splitting with rage. His Owl Martial Soul instantly possessed him, and seven spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—
—shone brightly, soaring into the sky!
Zhao Wuji also roared, activating the Immovable Wisdom King Body. His Vigorous Vajra Bear Martial Soul erupted with savage power, meeting the opponent head-on!
However, the gap between a Soul Douluo and a Soul Saint was enormous!
Furthermore, Luo'er Diyala was a Soul Douluo carefully groomed by Spirit Hall; his strength could not be underestimated.
"Seventh Soul skills, Spirit Avatar!"
Luo'er Diyala immediately used his full power. His massive Golden Eagle Avatar tore through the air.
Its sharp talons, carrying unparalleled golden light, instantly shattered Flender's attack and violently smacked Zhao Wuji away.
Both of them spat out fresh blood and crashed heavily onto the ground!
"Dean! Teacher Zhao!"
The Shrek Seven Devils cried out in alarm.
They wanted to rush forward but were forced back by the terrifying residual Soul Power, unable to approach.
Luo'er Diyala was extremely fast. With a flash of his figure, he arrived in front of Ma Hongjun.
His large hand reached directly for the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, which had just materialized and was radiating crimson light!
"Bastard!"
Ma Hongjun's eyes were splitting with rage. His Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul erupted, but the power gap was too vast for him to stop the seizure.
He could only watch helplessly as the Immortal Herb was snatched away by the opponent!
"Hahaha! The Immortal Herb is mine!"
Luo'er Diyala was ecstatic.
As long as he brought the Immortal Herb back... Just at this critical moment, a voice, cold like the Nine Nether Cold Wind, abruptly sounded:
"Well done, Luo'er Diyala."
The next moment, the figure of Ghost Douluo Gui Mei appeared silently beside Luo'er Diyala, just like a ghost.
He stretched out a pale hand and directly took the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower from the startled Soul Douluo's grasp.
"Ghost... Elder Ghost!"
Luo'er Diyala quickly bowed in salute, feeling both lingering fear and gratitude that Elder Ghost had arrived in time.
Gui Mei looked at the scorching Immortal Herb in his hand and nodded slightly.
While traveling, he saw that the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, ranked ninth on the immortal herb ranking, had been obtained by a Shrek Soul Master.
He immediately discussed it with Yue Guan and proceeded ahead alone.
Utilizing the unique nature of his Gui Mei Martial Soul, he finally arrived first.
However, His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff's order was to capture the Shrek members alive, but the priority was ensuring the Immortal Herb was not lost.
Now that the Immortal Herb was secured... However, just as he was about to order a full-scale capture!
"Spirit Hall!"
A roar, seemingly containing endless fury and dominance, exploded from the horizon like thunder!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Immediately following, a terrifying, massive Qi that eclipsed the heavens and earth and seemed capable of smashing everything, swept over like a vast meteor shower.
Carrying an unparalleled sense of oppression, it swept wildly from far away to near!
Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!
Sensing this familiar and terrifying aura, Gui Mei's expression drastically changed!
He knew Tang Hao's formidable power well, especially the Clear Sky Hammer that dominated the world; even if he and Yue Guan joined forces, they might not be guaranteed victory.
Since Yue Guan had not yet arrived, he was alone and had to protect the Immortal Herb—he was definitely no match for Tang Hao!
"Retreat!"
Gui Mei made a decisive move without any hesitation!
He grabbed the still-stunned Luo'er Diyala, and his figure instantly transformed into an ethereal ghost shadow, merging into the surrounding shadows.
He fled far away in the direction of Spirit City!
The Immortal Herb was obtained; the objective was achieved.
Shrek Academy could run, but the temple (location) couldn't, and there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with them later.
The top priority now was to safely deliver this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower back to the Supreme Pontiff Palace!
Almost the second after Gui Mei vanished.
A figure, wrapped in fierce wind and fury, descended thunderously above Shrek Academy.
The massive Clear Sky Hammer phantom seemed ready to tear the entire sky apart!
Tang Hao had arrived!
He sighed as he looked at the wreckage below and the injured Flender and Zhao Wuji.
After all, Little San had asked him to find the whereabouts of Shrek Academy.
Today, he had finally managed to find Shrek Academy's new base.
In the end, he was still one step too late.
He had allowed the people from Spirit Hall to escape with the Immortal Herb.
Shrek Academy was temporarily spared the danger of destruction, but the Immortal Herb that rightfully belonged to Ma Hongjun had fallen into the hands of Spirit Hall.
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