I Slept With Xiao Wu...!

Shrek Academy, once hailed as the premier soul master academy of the Heaven Dou Empire—and perhaps the entire continent—had always been revered for its unparalleled education and esteemed reputation.

Yet, such a prestigious institution met its end today.

An academy that spanned tens of thousands of meters, covering vast grounds, was reduced to rubble in less than half a day.

Now, the entire Shrek Academy lay in ruins, engulfed in flames, its majestic buildings flattened into debris. The once-glorious halls were nothing more than ashes scattered in the wind.

Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, Li Yusong, and the rest of the faculty were left battered and broken, barely clinging to life amidst the wreckage, incapable of standing again.

When Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo arrived, both men froze in shock, their hearts trembling as they took in the catastrophic scene before them.

The Shrek Academy they knew—vibrant, filled with birdsong, beautiful gardens, and serene cultivation grounds—was gone. The flowers had withered into ashes, the training fields obliterated. What remained was a war-torn wasteland, marred by smoke and the stench of scorched earth.

The devastation was so thorough that no one could believe this heap of rubble was once the continent's most elite soul master academy.

Shortly after, a squad of knights arrived, dismounting swiftly and rushing to Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo.

"Lord Ning..." one knight began, but his words caught in his throat as his eyes widened in disbelief.

They were all stunned. Before them lay nothing but ruin. Where was Shrek Academy? How could this be all that remained? A place that once stood so proudly had been wiped from existence.

"What the hell... happened here?!" one knight collapsed to the ground, his armor clattering as cold sweat drenched his face.

Fear gripped the hearts of the others. What kind of power could level such an immense academy? Even a Titled Douluo couldn't cause this much destruction in such a short time.

Could it be... someone beyond a Titled Douluo? A Peerless Douluo?

Even Bone Douluo, a Super Douluo himself, was shaken. He couldn't fathom how anyone—even he—could have destroyed Shrek Academy in just a few hours.

"Who did this? Who the hell did Flender and the others offend?" The question hung heavy in the air, unanswered.

Shrek Academy had once been filled with life, laughter, and pride. Now, it was nothing more than a graveyard of memories, its spirit buried beneath the ashes.

Then, from the smoldering wreckage, a voice echoed.

"So many people have come? Seems Flender's influence is still impressive."

A young man emerged from the flames.

The knight captain's face darkened with caution. For someone to appear so calmly amidst the ruins—it was suspicious.

Chen Xuan walked forward, dragging two lifeless bodies behind him. Without a word, he flung them to the knights' feet.

Thud. Thud.

The bodies belonged to two young men in Shrek Academy uniforms.

When Ning Fengzhi saw their faces, his expression turned grim, anger flashing in his eyes.

They weren't just any students—they were disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, personally selected by Ning Fengzhi and entrusted to Shrek Academy's top instructors.

Witnessing the death of his protégés, Bone Douluo's face darkened as well. He scrutinized the young man, sensing something familiar about him.

Ning Fengzhi's sharp gaze locked onto Chen Xuan. Recognition flickered in his eyes.

"You're Chen Xuan?" His tone was icy, stripped of all warmth.

"That's me." Chen Xuan nodded, casually greeting them. "Long time no see, Lord Ning, Senior Bone Douluo."

Bone Douluo's eyes widened slightly. This boy... He's the same young man from the Soul Master Tournament?

But wasn't Chen Xuan supposed to be dead? Rumor had it Flender and Liu Erlong had killed him years ago. So why was he standing here, alive and well?

The knights, initially gripped by fear, began to relax as they recognized him. So this is Chen Xuan? A teenager, barely seventeen or eighteen. Surely, he couldn't be the one responsible for this devastation. There must be someone else behind this.

"You're really Chen Xuan? I didn't expect you to be so young," sneered a knight clad in gold armor, pulling out a wanted poster to compare it with Chen Xuan's face.

Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. Why does it feel like everyone here knows me? Since when did I become so famous?

The knight tucked the poster away, his demeanor shifting abruptly. Along with several others, he spread out, subtly encircling Chen Xuan.

"I don't know why you're here, but you're coming with us. Cooperate, and maybe we'll go easy on you," the captain growled, slamming his spear into the ground with a sharp, piercing hum.

"Why should I go with you?" Chen Xuan frowned, sensing something off.

He'd long suspected Flender couldn't have summoned imperial forces on his own—let alone involve Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo. There's more to this.

"You're a wanted criminal. You don't get to ask questions. A few days in the dungeons will straighten you out."

The knights drew their weapons, closing in to cut off any escape routes.

Chen Xuan remained indifferent. "You really think a few of you can take me down? That's laughable."

The royal knights varied in strength, most falling short of even Soul Emperor rank. Among this group, only one knight had surpassed level 60.

"Arrogant brat! You'll sing a different tune once we're done with you. Take him down!" the captain roared, charging with the others in tow.

Chen Xuan had already made up his mind. I'll deal with them first. Then I'll have a little chat with Qian Renxue about these wanted posters.

"Lightning Release: Summon Thunder."

He raised his hand. The sky darkened as thunder rumbled ominously.

BOOM!

A bolt of lightning crashed down, splitting into a dozen thick branches mid-descent, each one a blinding chain of raw energy.

The knights charged valiantly—only to be struck head-on.

Their heavy armor was useless against the ferocity of the lightning. It punched through effortlessly, leaving gaping holes.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Screams echoed briefly before they were silenced. Bodies flew through the air, crashing into the rubble and streets.

"You attack me without cause. How are you any different from bandits?" Chen Xuan muttered, annoyed but showing no further interest in them.

He wasn't one for mindless slaughter. But if people insisted on courting death, what could he do?

Ning Fengzhi's face remained cold, his usual warmth gone. His voice was sharp as a blade.

"Chen Xuan, was it you who destroyed Shrek Academy?"

Bone Douluo stared, stunned. Could it really be him? This boy… did all this?

"Yes," Chen Xuan replied casually. "What of it? Are you here to avenge Flender?"

He didn't mind facing another opponent. Besides, returning to Heaven Dou wasn't just about destroying Shrek Academy. He wanted to make a statement—to shake the empire to its core and ensure no one dared touch his family again.

Even with Chen Xuan's admission, Bone Douluo couldn't fully believe it. How could such power reside in such a small frame? There must be someone backing him.

"Then why did you kill my disciples?" Ning Fengzhi's face darkened, pointing at the corpses at his feet.

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