It was only then that Zhang Lexuan recovered from the sudden turn of events; she had truly thought she was going to die.
“You are, Little Lin.” Zhang Lexuan recognized Ji Lin, and although three years had passed since their first meeting, Ji Lin hadn’t changed much, only grown a little taller.
And three years ago, Ji Lin had left a deep impression on Zhang Lexuan, not only with his Ultimate Fire but also with his constant use of “older sister,” which was incredibly sweet.
“It’s me, Sister Lexuan!
Hurry and come with me, leave this to Red Kite Teacher.” Ji Lin pulled Zhang Lexuan’s hand and quickly left the scene; a battlefield between a 100,000-year Spirit Beast and a Titled Douluo was no place for a level 30 weakling like him, and although Zhang Lexuan hadn’t suffered severe injuries, her spirit power was severely depleted, making her unable to protect herself in a fight between a Titled Douluo and a 100,000-year Spirit Beast.
After Ji Lin and Zhang Lexuan departed, the dust on the field settled, and Red Kite and the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor stood in confrontation; the battle-crazed Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor clearly had no intention of retreating, and Red Kite also had no plans of letting go of a 100,000-year spirit ring and Spirit Bone, so a battle was imminent.
Red Kite, with her Spirit attached, was covered in fiery red feathers, soaring high with flapping wings; wherever her wings passed, flames surged like a phoenix reborn from fire.
Her eyes gleamed with a scorching light, as if capable of seeing through all illusions.
The Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor was elegant and mysterious; its body was covered in silver scales that shimmered with a cold luster under the moonlight.
When it moved, the surrounding air would vibrate, forming ripples of silver.
Every clash between them was accompanied by deafening thunder and dazzling light, with Red Kite’s flames and the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor’s moonlight intertwining to create spectacular natural wonders.
However, it was clear that the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor was at a disadvantage; it was obviously no match for Red Kite, who hadn’t even used her full power, as she hadn’t even used a Spirit Ability, simply engaging the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor with her fist techniques.
Just then, Red Kite’s eighth spirit ring lit up.
“Eighth Spirit Ability, Vermilion Bird Stepping on Clouds.” Red Kite instantly appeared directly above the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor, kicking down with her right foot wrapped in flames; the flames enveloped Red Kite, transforming her into a crimson Vermilion Bird descending from the sky.
“Bang!” “Woo-ang…” Red Kite kicked the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor, and the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor let out a pained cry, its body engulfed in flames as it crashed from high in the sky into the earth.
The Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor slammed into the ground, creating a crater dozens of meters wide.
The Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor lay in the pit, its body covered in scorched marks, barely breathing, clearly critically injured and dying.
Red Kite had only used one eighth Spirit Ability from beginning to end; if it weren’t for the need to finish the battle quickly, she wouldn’t even have needed to use a Spirit Ability to easily defeat the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor.
Just then, a mass of yellow light rapidly approached from the sky, and Red Kite merely glanced at it before lowering her guard.
The newcomer was none other than the belated Gluttony Douluo, Xuan Old Man.
Xuan Old Man landed and saw the devastation, severed limbs, and Red Kite, with the Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor beneath her feet.
He stared blankly at the tragic scene.
“What… what happened?
What’s going on?” Zhang Lexuan and Ji Lin, supporting the three severely injured Inner Courtyard disciples, came before Xuan Old Man.
Zhang Lexuan’s face was filled with complex emotions and sorrow.
“Elder Xuan, you’re finally here.” Her voice carried grief, a hint of accusation, and also guilt.
She knew Elder Xuan’s Spirit flaw, and while she blamed Elder Xuan, she wouldn’t place all the responsibility on him; no one could have predicted encountering a 100,000-year Spirit Beast in the mixed zone, and as the senior sister and leader, it was her fault for failing to protect her junior brothers and sisters.
She felt immense self-reproach and guilt, and also anger that Elder Xuan had failed at such a crucial moment, but she knew it couldn’t be entirely blamed on him; they were just unlucky.
“Lexuan, what happened?
Why did it turn out like this?
Where are the others?
Why are there only a few of you?” Xuan Old Man asked tremblingly, his face blank and bewildered.
He dared not connect the severed limbs on the ground with the other Inner Courtyard disciples.
Zhang Lexuan bit her lip tightly, scarlet blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, and tears flowed uncontrollably, revealing a vulnerability she had never shown before.
“After we got separated from you, we encountered a 100,000-year Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor.
All the other junior brothers and sisters died.
If Little Lin hadn’t brought Titled Douluo Red Kite here in time to save me, I probably would have…” “Bang!
How could this happen?
What was I doing?!” Xuan Old Man fell to his knees, swaying, as guilt, pain, and sorrow flooded his heart all at once.
He was struck by an unprecedented blow; they were just children, they were Shrek Academy Inner Courtyard disciples, they were the most outstanding young people on the entire continent, and they had incredibly bright futures.
Because of his mistake, eight promising young people had lost their lives forever.
“How can I explain this to their families?
How can I explain this to Elder Mu?
How can I explain this to the Academy?” Xuan Old Man clutched his head in agony, muttering sadly.
“Elder Xuan, the most urgent matter now is to bring the three severely injured senior sisters and brothers, as well as the bodies of the other senior students, back to Shrek Academy.
The injuries of these three cannot be delayed much longer.” Ji Lin’s voice roused the few who were immersed in grief.
“Right, right, I must take them back immediately, right… take them back.” Startled awake, Xuan Old Man stood up tremblingly, looking at the surrounding severed limbs with immense pain in his eyes.
He first took out his Storage Soul Tool, carefully retrieving and placing the bodies and belongings of the eight deceased Inner Courtyard disciples into the spirit tool.
Then he took the three severely injured and unconscious Inner Courtyard disciples from Ji Lin’s hands.
Finally, when he looked at Zhang Lexuan, his gaze shifted, not daring to meet her eyes.
“Lexuan… you…” Before he could finish, Ji Lin interrupted him.
“Sister Lexuan, you came to Star Dou Great Forest this time to obtain your eighth spirit ring, right?
That Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor is about to die.
I can’t absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring right now, and Red Kite Teacher doesn’t need it.
Instead of wasting it, why not let Sister Lexuan absorb it?
This Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor’s attribute happens to match Sister Lexuan’s.” “Little Lin… this is too precious, I can’t…” Zhang Lexuan was about to refuse when Ji Lin’s next words stopped her.
“Sister Lexuan, by absorbing this Silver Moon Flood Dragon Emperor’s spirit ring, you will indirectly avenge those senior brothers and sisters.” “But can Lexuan absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring?
She’ll explode!” Xuan Old Man asked, his face full of worry, completely lost and without a plan.
“Don’t worry, Elder Xuan, I have a way for Sister Lexuan to safely absorb this spirit ring.
You should hurry and take the senior sisters and brothers back for treatment.
If you return too late and they suffer lasting complications, that would be bad.” “Alright, I trust you.
I’ll leave Lexuan to you.” Upon hearing this, Xuan Old Man finally nodded, casting a guilty glance at Zhang Lexuan, then embracing the Inner Courtyard disciples and transforming into a ball of yellow light, he sped towards Shrek City.