Douluo: Humans in this world are fake gods

You know, even with his Bright Phoenix Martial Soul, it took him nearly four years to break through from Soul Sage to Soul Douluo.

Moreover, the evil fire phoenix also has the negative factor of evil fire. The higher the soul power level, the more serious the impact on cultivation. After breaking through to the soul emperor, he stopped practicing for a long time because of this.

So logically speaking, there shouldn't be such a quick breakthrough...

By the way, there is still the evil fire that has not been resolved!

Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe's expression instantly became solemn, "Is the evil fire problem getting more serious?"

Ma Xiaotao hurriedly shook her head, "It has been resolved. The evil fire has been completely eliminated, and the evil fire phoenix spirit has also been upgraded and purified, transforming into a fire phoenix spirit."

"Well, it's good that it's suppressed. You've suffered so much these years..." He paused, and Yan Shaozhe's eyes widened with shock: "Eliminated? How did you do that?"

In order to solve Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem, he racked his brains. However, no matter what method he used, it was useless. He could only suppress it temporarily to prevent it from erupting.

But now, she suddenly told herself that the evil fire had been eliminated, and Ma Xiaotao no longer needed to endure any pain, and the evil fire phoenix spirit had also evolved...

This was simply unbelievable to Yan Shaozhe.

"Teacher, don't be anxious. Just listen to me slowly." Ma Xiaotao took Yan Shaozhe's arm, asked him to sit on the sofa, and then told him about her experience after leaving Shrek Academy.

Including the reason why he left Shrek Academy.

He also recounted to Yan Shaozhe a series of events, including how he teamed up with Zhang Lexuan and Ye Guyi, met Su Luoheng by chance, entered the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, joined Chaldea to exchange for magical herbs, successfully resolved the hidden dangers of his martial soul, and was promoted to an eight-ringed Soul Douluo.

Of course, Ma Xiaotao selectively skipped over the section about the ultra-ancient ruins underground and the chronicles of the past and future of Douluo Continent.

She knows clearly what is important and what is not.

After listening to Ma Xiaotao, Yan Shaozhe was silent for a while, then slowly raised his hand and rubbed the long red hair, "Child, this is not your fault. It is your fault that I did not stand by you when you needed me the most."

"Something was indeed wrong with the academy during that period, and even Elder Xuan and I were not spared. Your leaving early and protecting yourself was the best choice at the time."

There were signs of Shrek Academy's demise.

The chaotic campus, the frequent disappearances of teachers and students, the constant conflicts, Tang Ya's death, Zhang Lexuan putting Beibei's head in her backpack, this series of bizarre and strange events all foreshadow the impending danger.

However, at that time, the top management of Shrek Academy seemed to have been blinded by the unity and their judgment was clouded. No one in the entire academy noticed anything until the crisis came.

Yan Shaozhe also gradually came to his senses afterwards.

In fact, he suspected that the destruction of Shrek Academy might not be caused by external enemies, but from within. But he had been avoiding it, ignoring those unreasonable points and not delving into them.

He was unwilling to face the cruel reality and destroy the glorious image of Shrek Academy in his mind, so as to retain the last bit of fantasy and luck for his past.

However, after hearing Ma Xiaotao mention the unknown force that manipulated the mind and thoughts in the academy, all the unreasonable things were found out, and he had to face this cruel truth that he was unwilling to delve into.

"Teacher, Senior Sister..." Ma Xiaotao hesitated to speak, her fingers gently stroking the edge of the teacup.

Yan Shaozhe's expression dimmed a little and he exhaled slowly.

"Le Xuan was deceived, which is why she did such a crazy thing. It was the negligence of us teachers. She doesn't need to worry about it and feel guilty about it."

"As for Beibei...it's all fate...let the past be the past..."

Yan Shaozhe saw all of Zhang Lexuan's feelings for Beibei. The whole story was clear, and he couldn't bear to say anything more. He sighed and changed the subject.

"It's been two years since we last met, right?"

Yan Shaozhe's eyes showed some reminiscence, and his gaze towards Ma Xiaotao became much gentler, "Xiaotao, now that the academy is rebuilding, it is really a time to need people. Are you willing to go back with me?"

"Teacher, I'm sorry. I can't go back to Shrek Academy. I have promised Su Luoheng to stay here." Ma Xiaotao drooped her beautiful eyes and clenched her hands slightly, feeling uneasy.

She didn't dare look up, for fear of seeing the teacher's disappointed and sad eyes.

Yan Shaozhe was startled at first, then smiled with relief, "Silly boy, what have you done to me? You have already graduated from the academy, and you are free to go wherever you want."

"Besides, what's the problem with keeping your promise?"

"Xiao Tao, for me, my greatest wish is for you to resolve the hidden dangers of your martial soul and live a carefree life. So, just follow your own wishes."

"Teacher, I am very happy that you can have your own ideas and your own life. It's good like this now..." Yan Shaozhe's tone was very gentle, with a kind of relief.

"It is enough for me to see you again."

This old man who stepped forward when Shrek Academy was in turmoil and on the verge of collapse and eventually rebuilt the academy and turned the tide will always be caring and loving to Ma Xiaotao.

Whether it belongs to Sun and Moon, Shrek, or Su Luoheng, it doesn’t matter to him.

Yan Shaozhe patted Ma Xiaotao on the shoulder, with a relieved smile in his eyes, but more of it was sadness that could not be concealed, "Go, Xiaotao. You have grown up, and it's time to walk the path you have chosen."

"Less than two years after leaving, you have completely solved the hidden danger of your martial soul shutting down that has been bothering you until now, and have broken through to the Soul Douluo level. For you, your future is not in Shrek. Leaving may not be the best choice."

“But you must remember that I will always be your teacher. If you are tired and exhausted outside and want to go home, no matter where you are, the door of Shrek Academy will always be open to you.”

Ma Xiaotao's eyes were filled with tears, and crystal clear tears slid down her face. The teacher's sincere love and earnest teachings made her unable to control herself for a moment.

After a moment, she raised her head and wiped away the tears on her face. She looked at Yan Shaozhe with red eyes firmly and nodded heavily, "Yes!"

"..."

Yan Shaozhe reached out and touched the top of her head. Suddenly he thought of something, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked seriously, "Xiao Tao, what is your relationship with Su Luoheng?"

"We're just ordinary friends. He helped me get rid of the evil fire in my martial soul. In exchange, I joined his faction. The same goes for Senior Sister." Ma Xiaotao hurriedly explained.

"Oh……"

Yan Shaozhe dragged out his tone and asked meaningfully: "Then is he interested in you?"