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Ding—
At this critical moment, Little Xue Nu felt something in her mind gently shatter.
The next second, an overwhelming surge of soul power descended. Er, as the primary target, was directly blasted dozens of meters away by the sheer force, collapsing on the ground, his life uncertain.
The indiscriminate pressure of soul power also sent the surrounding crowd, along with their carts and horses, tumbling in chaos. Their faces turned pale with terror as they stared at Little Xue Nu.
They couldn't comprehend what had just happened. In a matter of seconds, the weather had shifted dramatically, followed by an indiscriminate attack. Yet all they had been doing was trying to make a living by setting up stalls.
Wasn't this supposed to be the safest place in the Douluo Continent—Shrek City? Why was this happening?
At this moment, a golden light coalesced before Little Xue Nu, forming the towering figure of a man whose face was obscured.
Upon seeing this figure, Little Xue Nu, who had been frozen in fear just moments ago, immediately burst into tears and rushed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Waaah T^T Daddy, Xue'er is scared! Waaaaa!"
Finding comfort in her father's embrace, Little Xue Nu cried even louder. Ye Wen didn't stop her. Instead, he tenderly patted her head with his soul-power-formed hand.
Since arriving in this world, Ye Wen had always adhered to the ancient rule that gods should not interfere arbitrarily in mortal affairs.
But gods were, after all, merely powerful soul masters. Ye Wen's heart hadn't died, so how could he not leave safeguards for his beloved disciple and adopted daughter?
After all, if Tang San could do it, why couldn't he?
"Don't be afraid, Little Xue Nu. Daddy is here," Ye Wen consoled her.
Finally, Ye Wen glanced at the ordinary people around them who were equally stunned and softly said, "Leave now. Something will happen here shortly, and it's not something you should be involved in."
The people here were no fools; they clearly understood the underlying meaning of Ye Wen's words. Their faces changed drastically, and they began to scatter in panic.
At this moment, streaks of colorful light descended from the dark night sky of Shrek.
The Elder Council of Shrek's Sea God Pavilion had arrived—
However, Ye Wen paid them no heed. While cradling Little Xue Nu, he casually raised his hand and summoned the unconscious Er, pinching him tightly in his grasp.
Since this was merely a fragment of Ye Wen's divine consciousness, he lacked the authority to reverse time or peer into causality.
But a simple examination of the soul was still within his capabilities.
Ye Wen showed no mercy toward those who dared harm his family. He also knew that this seemingly unremarkable Soul Emperor was not the mastermind behind this attack.
At this moment, Ye Wen's soul-searching was exceptionally brutal.
As one of the most prestigious titles in the Douluo Continent, the Elders of Shrek's Sea God Pavilion were no less formidable than the envoys of the Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago.
Moreover, due to the rampant presence of evil soul masters over the past millennia, the continent's understanding of soul-related techniques had advanced significantly. These seasoned elders immediately discerned Ye Wen's intentions.
"Stop—" One of the highly respected elders attempted to intervene.
But in the blink of an eye, Ye Wen released his grip. By then, Er's eyes had rolled back, and he was foaming at the mouth, clearly on the verge of death.
At this point, both sides fell into silence.
The honor of Shrek could not be defiled. The elder glared at Ye Wen with a grim expression and declared, "How dare you disregard human life so brazenly on Shrek's grounds! Surrender immediately, or don't blame us for killing you on the spot!"
This aggressive attitude only made Little Xue Nu, who was already frightened, cling even tighter to Ye Wen, emitting soft whimpers like a distressed little beast.
Ye Wen comforted her again, completely disregarding the elders.
Such blatant disrespect was tantamount to provocation in the eyes of the elders. Even though Little Xue Nu's beauty was extraordinary, it was insignificant compared to the honor of Shrek.
Ye Wen's soul power shielded Little Xue Nu from discomfort, but the previously indistinct features of his face now revealed obvious killing intent, sending chills down the spines of the elders.
"How noisy—"
In an instant, under Ye Wen's overwhelming soul power, the six elders involuntarily buckled at the knees, on the verge of kneeling.
But just as these elders lamented the impending loss of Shrek's honor, another immense surge of soul power descended.
Ye Wen looked slightly surprised and turned his gaze toward the newcomer.
But the newcomer wasted no words and immediately chose to attack.
The colossal soul skill seemed poised to obliterate the entire commercial street in the next moment.
The six elders' faces lit up with joy. One of their leading figures had arrived, and they quickly activated their defensive soul skills to protect themselves from collateral damage.
However, Ye Wen sneered disdainfully at such an attack.
"Boring. Between realms."
Pure physical attacks, even those of the supposedly strongest Hao Tian Hammer, held no weight in Ye Wen's eyes. How could they possibly harm him?
But the once-prosperous commercial street suffered greatly. The ground rose, buildings shattered, and in an instant, the area became a wasteland.
Having completely annihilated the intruders and upheld Shrek's honor, Xuan Zi felt triumphant.
"Daring to act recklessly in Shrek—death is too good for you!" Xuan Zi coldly declared.
But the most respected elder among them suddenly paled and shouted loudly, "Be careful!"
Xuan Zi was puzzled. Knowing the elder would never harm him, he quickly re-entered combat mode, attempting to flee the area.
However, in the face of an absolute power disparity, Xuan Zi was instantly seized by a massive soul-powered hand.
Even Xuan Zi, renowned for his defense and strength, couldn't help but turn pale. His True Body Armor cracked piece by piece before dissipating entirely, and he couldn't stop himself from coughing up blood.
This sudden shift in the situation left Xuan Zi in disbelief, questioning his very existence.
"How is this possible? The fluctuations in soul power earlier were only slightly stronger than mine, but they definitely didn't reach the level of a Supreme Douluo. Why am I in this state now?"
At this moment, the dust settled, revealing Ye Wen's figure.
Little Xue Nu, still young, had fallen into a deep sleep in Ye Wen's arms after the earlier scare.
To ensure these uncouth individuals wouldn't disturb his precious child's rest, Ye Wen thoughtfully blocked her ears with soul power, shielding her from noise so she could sleep peacefully.
But toward these brutish Shrek elders—powerful yet devoid of virtue—Ye Wen's expression grew icy.
"What gave you the illusion that I was using my full strength just now, hmm?
And as elders of Shrek, you attacked without a word. You're even more barbaric than those evil soul masters. Is this really the leadership of the Douluo Continent's highest academy? Truly disappointing."
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