Chapter 208 Hei Xuanzi: For the sake of the continent, even sacrificing the children is not too much!
And at this moment, in the dark world, beneath the sky...
After watching the content broadcast on the sky, the entire Douluo Continent was plunged into an unprecedented storm of public opinion.
"Do you think Xuanzi will agree or not?"
A young Soul Master from the underworld stared intently at the light screen, his tone carrying a hint of trepidation that even he himself was unaware of.
"That's the Sun Moon Empire's armory; its security level is definitely top-notch. Sending Huo Yuhao and the other students, who are still participating in the competition, to infiltrate it would certainly involve immense danger. But the question is, what right do they have to do something like that?"
On the streets and alleys, the opinions of Soul Masters quickly became sharply divided.
Some of the Soul Masters, who were deeply influenced by traditional education, nodded solemnly at this moment:
"Although it is dangerous, it is indeed for the benefit of the people of Douluo Continent."
"The Sun Moon Empire's soul guidance technology is expanding too rapidly. If it is not restricted now, the three kingdoms may really suffer devastation in the future. As the continent's watchdogs, Shrek Academy should indeed stand up now."
However, this voice was quickly drowned out by more angry roars.
"Bullshit! What do you mean by 'for the people'? They're just students!" A rogue Soul Master slammed his fist on the stone table in front of him, his eyes bloodshot.
"They are representing the Tang Clan in this competition, not special forces assassins from the Three Kingdoms! Xu Jiujiu and Vina have their national stance, which is for the sake of the royal family's rule."
"But what obligation do Huo Yuhao and the others have to carry out such a suicide mission? If something goes wrong and they sacrifice themselves, who will be held responsible? Are we going to use that same old hypocritical rhetoric of 'for the glory of Shrek Academy' or 'for the peace of the continent' to brainwash them again?"
This sense of injustice arising from the shift in positions has generated unprecedented resistance among people in the underworld.
However, some members of the underworld remained indifferent, saying, "But someone always has to make a sacrifice! With great power comes great responsibility, and this is something they should do."
Others in the underworld bluntly stated, "Then, in the future, when something like this happens, it's best to let your child take the lead."
The group of people from the dark world who had been there earlier fell silent.
Meanwhile, in the Sun and Moon Empire of the underworld, inside the Mingde Hall.
Looking at the so-called "righteous" conspiracy in the sky, Jing Hongchen trembled with anger and slammed the soul guide core in his hand to the ground.
"Hypocritical! Utterly shameless!" Jing Hongchen roared, his voice twisted with rage.
"Master Kong, listen to what they have to say."
"The war hasn't even started, there's not even the slightest sign of armed conflict. Our Sun Moon Empire has only deployed routine security during the competition, yet they dare to use the guise of 'preventing war' to plan invasion and sabotage?"
Kong Deming sat at the head of the table, his wise and profound eyes filled with a cold glint.
He stared coldly at the two princesses in the picture, who were talking animatedly, his tone icy to the extreme.
"This is what is called 'originally from Douluo Continent'. Their own soul guidance technology is backward, and instead of thinking about how to catch up, they regard our technological progress as an original sin."
Kong Deming let out a sneer of utter disdain.
"Using the excuse of protecting millions of civilians, they assign a group of cripples and teenagers to do this dirty work. This behavior is even more despicable than that of evil spirit masters."
"They are not upholding peace; they are just afraid—afraid of our power. But they don't understand what it means to strive for progress; they only know how to use such despicable means."
And at this moment.
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
The silence in the secret chamber was broken by Hei Xuanzi's sigh.
He raised his head, and the struggle that had been in his aged eyes had vanished, replaced by an almost cold, resolute determination.
He looked at Xu Jiujiu and Vina, slowly put down the gourd of wine in his hand, and said in an extremely solemn tone, "Your Highnesses are right. As an elder of Shrek Academy and as the guide for these children, I must be responsible for the safety of the entire continent."
Hei Xuanzi stood up, his long-suppressed Super Douluo aura pulsating within the narrow space. His voice was deep and hoarse: "Shrek Academy has agreed to this."
"As long as it's for the future of Douluo Continent, as long as it's for the peace of the Three Kingdoms, let alone infiltrating the armory, even if it means these children going through fire and water, or even sacrificing themselves, it's all worth it."
"Sacrifice is an essential part of a hero's growth. If they truly perish because of it, their names will be forever etched on the hero's tombstone of Shrek Academy and Douluo Continent."
"As for Huo Yuhao," Hei Xuanzi paused, a chilling decisiveness flashing in his eyes, "his mental detection is indeed the core of the plan. As his elder, I will personally tell him that this is his responsibility, and the fate he must bear as a core disciple of the Tang Sect."
In the dark world, countless soul masters were completely speechless and furious after hearing Hei Xuanzi's words.
"Worth it? What makes him think those kids deserve it?" A student from Black Shrek Academy felt a chill run down his spine.
He had always thought that the academy was a place to protect and teach students, but he never expected that in the power struggle at the highest level, these geniuses were just sacrifices that could be placed on the altar at any time.
"For the sake of Shrek's reputation, Xuanzi has truly abandoned all sense of shame," the people of the underworld roared in unison.
"They used to say Huo Yuhao was the future of the academy, but now they've turned around and sold a disabled child in a wheelchair to two great empires to become a suicide soldier. Is this what they call 'Monster Academy'? This is clearly a quagmire that devours people!"
Meanwhile, in Mingde Hall, Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen's mocking remarks had spread throughout the entire palace.
"Did you hear that? 'The necessary path for a hero to grow.'"
Jing Hongchen let out a sharp, cold laugh, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"To use other people's lives to ensure the stability of the Three Kingdoms, and still say it with such righteous indignation."
"Xuanzi, Xuanzi, your extreme hypocrisy makes even this old man feel ashamed of himself."
"I'd like to see how you explain yourselves if, in the future, your elite group from Shrek Academy is killed or even wiped out by the defenses of our Sun Moon Empire!"
The murmurs of the underworld converged into a sea as they stared at the sky, their breathing becoming rapid.
Everyone was looking on intently, waiting for the next scene to play on the screen.
They were all very curious about what else would be shown in the sky next.
(End of chapter)