Battle Armor! It's definitely Battle Armor!
The entire crowd was in shock. Although a six-ringed and seven-ringed Soul Master was powerful, it was impossible for them to suppress everyone present with mere aura alone. Only with the amplification of Battle Armor could they achieve such a feat.
Battle Armor could enhance a Soul Master's combat power by 30%, equivalent to crossing two major ranks. Judging from the intricate design and complex array engravings on the armor of these two individuals, it was evident that both of them were wearing Two-Word Battle Armor.
"What happened here?"
A cold and commanding voice rang out as one of the armored men surveyed the kneeling students before his gaze landed on Gu You. To his surprise, Gu You remained standing despite the oppressive aura of a Titled Douluo.
Another six-ringed Soul Master stepped forward, restraining Zhou Tian, who was still convulsing in terror. After scanning Zhou Tian's spiritual sea with his soul power, his expression suddenly darkened.
"You're an Evil Soul Master!" He turned to Gu You, his eyes filled with hostility.
The other armored man, Yang Qian, frowned. "Show me your Shrek student identification. If you don't have one, you'll have to come with me to the Enforcement Court."
Gu You cursed inwardly. His good mood had been completely ruined by this mess.
Truthfully, he had never officially joined Shrek Academy. Ever since acknowledging Yun Ming and Ya Li as his godparents, he had trained in the inner court occasionally but spent most of his time at the Blacksmith's Association. He had never completed any enrollment procedures. While he had free access to the academy, that was only when his identity was made clear. Right now, no one here knew who he was, and from an outsider's perspective, his presence was indeed problematic.
But what else was he supposed to do? No one had come to escort him today. He couldn't fly—Shrek City prohibited flight unless granted special permission. If he tried, he would've been shot down before even reaching the academy.
"I don't have one." Gu You admitted frankly.
"I don't care how you got into the academy, but if you harmed a Shrek student, you must pay the price!" Yang Qian's voice turned stern. "And your methods are far too sinister—corrupting a person's spiritual sea and erasing their memories is a technique exclusive to Evil Soul Masters!"
Yang Qian was about to use soul power to detain Gu You when—
"STOP!"
A commanding voice echoed across the plaza, making everyone turn toward its source.
Gu You exhaled in relief. The person he had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Shen Yi rushed forward, her expression anxious as she stepped between Gu You and Yang Qian.
"Teacher Shen, why are you here?" Yang Qian lowered his voice slightly, his tone a bit unnatural.
"Do not lay a hand on this child. He is not an Evil Soul Master." Shen Yi firmly grasped Gu You's wrist as if trying to shield him.
Yang Qian frowned. "We must still conduct a formal investigation. If he is innocent, why do you insist on protecting him?"
The surrounding students, some still pressed to the ground and others watching from afar, were all stunned. What's going on here?
Shen Yi hesitated, wanting to explain, but Gu You raised a hand to stop her. He turned to Yang Qian, his gaze calm and piercing.
"I don't believe I've done anything wrong. In fact, I'm quite disappointed in Shrek Academy."
Yang Qian's aura flared. "What qualifications do you have to criticize Shrek?!"
Gu You shook his head. "Simply based on the behavior of your students. Without knowing anything about me, they immediately chose to harass and provoke me."
"Hmph! You trespassed into Shrek Academy. Our students had every right to stop and question you." Yang Qian smirked. He was an expert in verbal confrontations, and debating was one of the reasons he had secured his position in the Enforcement Team.
"Trespass? How can it be trespassing when this place is my home?" Gu You replied with a meaningful smile.
"Your... home?"
Yang Qian was taken aback.
At that moment, a gentle and soothing aura spread across the area.
Every bit of pressure vanished instantly.
All of the students who had been struggling under the oppressive force found their soul power completely restored. Even Zhou Tian, who had been convulsing, began to stir.
A soft, ethereal voice resounded throughout the plaza:
"Gu'er, that's enough. You've gone too far."
The students collectively gasped.
"Goddess Holy Spirit Douluo?!"
Shen Yi immediately knelt on one knee. "Greetings, Holy Spirit Douluo!"
The crowd erupted into whispers.
"Did I hear that right? The Holy Spirit Douluo just called him 'Gu'er'?"
Yang Qian and the others suddenly felt a chill down their spines. Could it be…?
Why had this boy dared to speak so boldly? Either he was seeking death… or he had someone powerful backing him. And from the looks of it, it was clearly the latter.
"No way… Holy Spirit Douluo has a son?!"
This revelation sent waves of shock through the crowd.
Gu You, unfazed by the commotion, turned to Ya Li and put on an aggrieved expression. "Godmother, you saw everything. They were the ones bullying me first."
Ya Li sighed. "I shouldn't have let you walk alone. Now you've stirred up so much trouble. Shen Yi, take Gu'er to the inner court. I'll handle the rest."
"Understood!"
Later, as Shen Yi carried Gu You through the air, she glanced at him and muttered, "This time, you really owe me one, you brat."
Gu You chuckled. "Thank you for your help, Shy Grass Teacher."
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SHY GRASS?!" Shen Yi snapped. "I should just drop you!"
"Wait—you're actually letting go?!"
With a splash, Gu You plummeted straight into the Sea God Lake.
"I CAN'T SWIM!"
"You're almost nine and you can't swim? What have you been doing for the past three years?!" Shen Yi was stunned, then hurriedly dived down to rescue him.
Just as her feet were about to touch the lake's surface—
"Haha!"
Gu You suddenly shot out of the water, grinning mischievously.
Shen Yi nearly lost her balance mid-air.
"You little—!"
She lashed out instinctively, sending Gu You plunging back into the lake.
Pain! It hurts so much!
Gu You felt his face burning.
Shen Yi's own face was flushed red, her chest heaving in anger.
"How could you be so wicked?!"
She yanked him out of the water and flew straight toward Sea God's Pavilion.
Meanwhile, Gu You pondered to himself.
"Maybe I did overdo it a bit… but this world has never seen true horror before. This is a goldmine of opportunity!"
He began making plans. I'll establish my own organization—not just to expand my power but also to introduce my past life's addictive industries.
Milk tea, horror films, mobile games like "Honor Of King"…
Gu You imagined the profits rolling in.
"I'll make so much money my hands cramp from counting it! Even if I never become a god, I'll still be worshiped for eternity!"
(End of Chapter)