chsdbacks Chapter 235 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 235 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 235 Crushing Defeat and Hope (Part Two)
No one is more important than him!
Aunt Biji, the Crimson King, Xiong Jun, the Demon King, Aunt Ziji, and Di Tian—they are my family, as are the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
But he is my friend!
Wang Qiu'er smiled, looking at herself in the mirror with a sweet smile.
So this is what human emotions are like.
So, what exactly is liking?
What, then, is love?
Perhaps, in the future, I will know!
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This is a change of mindset. The greatest difficulty for soul beasts to regain their human form is not their aptitude or soul power, but their understanding of the human world and the sublimation of their spiritual realm.
None of the soul beasts that can be reborn as humans are useless soul beasts, because the useless ones would have died long ago during the rebirth process.
This is the biggest weakness of soul beasts when they need to rebuild their cultivation; what they always need is the sublimation of their spiritual realm, not the limitation of their own aptitude.
However, if we're talking about becoming gods, then we can only say that there is no position of Beast God, because those who inherit the position of Beast God are all humans.
I don't want to lose, because that's the position he used to hold.
Five years ago, the situation was even worse than it is now, and he won, winning the game with a team that was even worse than we are now...
Wang Qiu'er stared blankly at the crowd still celebrating.
Seeing Wang Qiu'er's absent-minded appearance, everyone was stunned for a moment. It wasn't until Dai Huabin's wine glass fell to the ground, staining the carpet with bright red wine, that Dai Huabin came back to his senses.
"Is it pretty?" A gentle voice sounded in Dai Huabin's ear.
"Of course it looks good, hey, hey, don't..." Dai Huabin suddenly realized something was wrong and hurriedly looked away.
Turning her head, she was met with Zhu Lu's slightly resentful gaze.
"I won't hold it against you today. Qiu'er is indeed very beautiful, even I was attracted to her, so I don't blame you." Zhu Lu said gently, holding Dai Huabin's hand.
Seeing the strange looks from everyone, Wang Qiu'er realized that something was amiss.
"Captain, I have a question for you, but let's make it clear beforehand, don't lay a hand on me!" Zhou Sichen, emboldened by alcohol, approached Wang Qiu'er.
Wang Qiu'er raised the corners of her mouth slightly and looked at Zhou Sichen, saying, "Speak."
"You said it yourself, so I'll ask you then. Captain, how long have you known Su Yu?" Zhou Sichen was so frightened by Wang Qiu'er's gaze that he broke out in a cold sweat, and his drunkenness sobered up considerably.
If he hadn't lost a bet with Cao Jinxuan, he would never have wanted to ask about Wang Qiu'er's relationship with Su Yu.
They had all heard many rumors about Wang Qiu'er and Su Yu, and they all knew that the relationship between Wang Qiu'er and Su Yu was not simple. However, Zhou, who claimed to be a good friend of Yunqi, insisted on making a bet with his good buddy Cao.
The result was obvious. Before setting off, Zhou gulped down a large mouthful of wine. Alcohol emboldened him, and he was prepared to be beaten up by Wang Qiu'er.
"Hmm? You all want to know?" Wang Qiu'er raised an eyebrow, her cold gaze sweeping over the crowd.
"Yes, yes, of course!" Zhou Sichen was trembling all over. He was more afraid of facing Wang Qiu'er than facing Su Yu.
Because Wang Qiu'er really will hit you!
"Just you?"
Wang Qiu'er looked around at everyone with a scrutinizing gaze. Having lived in the academy for so long, she was well aware of these people's gossipy thoughts, especially the various rumors and gossip about herself and Su Yu in the inner courtyard.
"Count me in too, I want to know as well."
A familiar voice made everyone's hearts skip a beat. It was... Senior Sister.
Is Senior Sister also curious about Wang Qiu'er and Su Yu's relationship?
"I want to know too!"
"Me, and me..."
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With the arrival of the eldest sister, everyone no longer hesitated and began a reckless and ambitious uprising.
"Since we defeated them, I'll only answer part of your questions. If we can defeat the Sun and Moon team, I'll give you another chance. Now, tell me what you want to know. You're only allowed to ask three questions."
Wang Qiu'er's expression softened, and she slowly raised three fingers.
"I'll go first. Captain, how long have you known Su Yu?" Dai Huabin stood up abruptly and asked, mustering his courage.
Wang Qiu'er thought for a moment, then replied, "More than four years. I met him in the Star Dou Great Forest after the last competition. Next."
"What do you think of Su Yu?" Zhang Lexuan asked Wang Qiu'er with a smile, her smile carrying an ambiguous meaning.
Wang Qiu'er looked into Zhang Lexuan's eyes without flinching. "Powerful, mysterious, and composed, but I can't see through him. Although I can't see through him, I'm certain that among his peers, no one is stronger than him."
"I agree with that. Among his peers, almost no one can stand shoulder to shoulder with Su Yu. Even Huo Yuhao, who possesses twin martial souls, cannot. Luo Yu of the Sun Moon Empire may surpass Su Yu in soul guidance, but I still believe he cannot surpass Su Yu in terms of strength. Even if he is a genius rarely seen in the Sun Moon Empire for a thousand years, he still cannot compare to Su Yu. I agree with your point of view. However, I am more interested in knowing: where does his composure come from, and where does his mystery lie?"
Zhang Lexuan clearly didn't want to miss this opportunity; she wanted to know why Wang Qiu'er was so fond of Su Yu.
However, she didn't know that her understanding of "liking" and Wang Qiu'er's "liking" were two completely different concepts.
"His composure was proven in the last competition, and every piece of advice he gave us in this competition was incredibly important. If he wanted to, the championship this time would be his. There are many things about him that we may not know, but I think Senior Sister knows better than I do whether he is composed. As for the rest, as Elder Mu's disciple and a member of the Sea God Pavilion, I think Senior Sister should know what's going on."
Wang Qiu'er looked at her senior sister's expectant gaze and quietly answered her questions. She understood Su Yu better than anyone else, because she had inherited Su Yu's memories.
This is something that no one else can match, and it is precisely because of Su Yu's memories that he was taught everything about the human world.
"I'll ask you the third question: Do you like Su Yu?" Ning Tian stood up, took a deep breath, and asked.
Wang Qiu'er looked at Ning Tian and asked without hesitation, "What kind of 'like' are you referring to?"
"Of course, it's the kind of liking that Su Yu and Wang Dong'er have," Ning Tian continued to ask.
"You've got two problems now." Wang Qiu'er suddenly had some ulterior motives, though she didn't know where they came from.
"Okay, do you like Su Yu?"
"I like it." Wang Qiu'er smiled sweetly, picked up her wine glass, and raised it to Ning Tian, but the smile on her face was so unfathomable.
What exactly is it that I like?
It seems I'll have to ask that question next time.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
Three knocks sounded, and everyone's attention immediately turned to the door.
"Open the door, it's me."
A familiar voice came from behind the door, and everyone looked at Wang Qiu'er in surprise, their expressions clearly saying, "You invited her?"
"I didn't invite them. Don't look at me like that. Zhou Sichen, what are you standing there for? Open the door!"
The knocking was indeed untimely. After Su Yu entered the room, he slowly said, "I went back to the academy these past few days. Elder Xuan said that after this competition ends, I will lead you to a safe evacuation from the Sun Moon Empire."
"Wait, you said evacuate?" Wu Feng was startled, clearly not quite believing Su Yu's words.
Su Yu nodded. "The Sun Moon Empire is not peaceful right now. I don't care, but if you don't leave immediately after the finals, you will most likely be stuck in the Sun Moon Empire forever. I'm not kidding you."
"Is this Elder Xuan's idea, or yours?" Zhang Lexuan looked at Su Yu, somewhat disbelieving his words.
Su Yu took out the Sea God Pavilion token that Elder Xuan had asked him to bring and handed it to Zhang Lexuan. "Senior Sister, Elder Xuan said that once you see this, you will naturally understand what I mean."
"I understand. Tell me your plans." Zhang Lexuan realized the seriousness of the situation; clearly, the current situation was not as optimistic as they had imagined.
Su Yu found a seat in the living room, spread out the map in his hand, placed it on the table, and slowly said, "Although I'm not entirely sure what will happen in Mingdu, Elder Xuan's advice to evacuate Mingdu as soon as possible is definitely correct. Once the competition is over, what you need to do is not to go and collect your awards, but to quickly reunite with Huo Yuhao and the others."
"After you reunite, avoid West Mountain. I already scouted West Mountain before I came here. There's a powerful spiritual barrier in one area of West Mountain, which I suspect is a trap set by the Holy Spirit Cult. That's the most dangerous place for you. So no matter how difficult the other paths may be, what you need to do is avoid West Mountain and escape Mingdu! I reiterate, I'm not joking with you. If our losses are heavy because of your own actions, none of you can bear that responsibility!"
"Wang Qiu'er, as the captain of Shrek Academy, you must be responsible for Shrek Academy and your team members. If anything goes wrong this time, I will hold you accountable. Senior Sister, I hope that you can take full command of the team when necessary during this operation to ensure that nothing goes wrong for them."
Wang Qiu'er looked at Su Yu and asked nervously, "Su Yu, what about you?"
"I have other things to do. My identity is somewhat complicated, so I'm not in danger for the time being. I'll come find you after I've finished what I need to do."
Su Yu had prepared the evacuation plan and route for them in advance. The task at hand was to ensure that everyone could avoid the disgusting and agonizing Qiankun Wenqing Valley. As long as they escaped there, Wang Dong'er would not be forcibly transformed into Tang Wutong while still awake.
Even if it's a path designed by God, he'll still fight for it this time!
This is a battle with no way out, and a struggle with no other choice!
The moment Su Yu stepped into Mingdu, he received a warning from Luo Yu.
The Holy Spirit Cult and the people of the three great empires are about to make their move. The current situation seems very calm, but once one of them makes a move, the situation will become uncontrollable.
To be precise, Mingdu is like a powder keg right now; any spark could ignite it instantly!
"While I still have time, you'd better ask me everything you want to know. If you still don't believe Elder Xuan and my judgment, I don't mind breaking your arms and legs and carrying you back to Shrek Academy if you don't cooperate."
Seeing everyone's astonished expressions, Su Yu stretched out his finger and tapped the table.
"How did you know that the Sun Moon Empire would attack us?" Dai Huabin asked.
"Because this competition is jointly organized by the Holy Spirit Church and the Sun Moon Empire, and you are all the new generation of Shrek Academy. It can also be said that those who have come to participate are the future pillars of the three great empires. Once they fall here, the three great empires will immediately fall into a power gap. Without the core strength, the three great empires will no longer be able to resist the army of the Sun Moon Empire!" Su Yu did not hold back and directly pointed out the key to the problem.
"Why did you say your identity is complicated and they won't do anything to you?" Ning Tian continued to ask.
"I don't want to waste any more time on nonsense. Go and investigate the early life of the Su family, that is, my parents. I believe the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will have information on this. Next question." Su Yu was too lazy to waste any more words.
"What's the situation in Xishan? Even with Elder Xuan's strength, it's impossible for them to get through there? Other places are clearly more dangerous," Zhang Lexuan asked.
Su Yu placed the map on the table, pointed here, and continued, "West Mountain possesses a very powerful mental restriction. As a seventh-level Soul Master, I know this better than any of you. Furthermore, let me ask you another question: why are the defenses in other places so tight, yet this gap was left in West Mountain? Senior Sister, do you think the people of the Sun Moon Empire would be that foolish? The Sun Moon Empire might have fools, but not everyone can be a fool. The fact that there's a gap in West Mountain can only mean one thing: West Mountain is a trap, a trap far more terrifying than any other place!"
After Su Yu explained the situation in Xishan, everyone realized that they had fallen into a misunderstanding.
Xishan is a seemingly insignificant opening, but once you step into it, it will be a huge trap!
Watching Su Yu hurriedly leave, Wang Qiu'er looked at him hopefully and asked, "How confident are you that you'll emerge unscathed from this turmoil?"
"If you don't cause me any trouble, I can even sit peacefully in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy and get through this turmoil. If you act on your own, the people you kill will not only be the Shrek Academy members, but also me, the Tang Sect members, and even the teachers who came to rescue us."
Watching his hurried figure disappear, Wang Qiu'er nodded, silently memorizing every word he said.
(End of this chapter)