Sign In To The Goddess Harem In Douluo

Chapter -21.

In Soto City, at the Soul Fighting Arena.

Flander, exhausted and dragging himself along, struggled to gather his remaining soul power for one final attack against his opponent.

After this last duel, he would finally be free; the burden of 70,000 gold soul coins he owed Ye Chen had weighed heavily on him for months. Thankfully, he was about to settle that debt.

"Boom!"

Summoning all his energy, he unleashed his seventh soul skill, and at last, his opponent collapsed to the ground.

Once the referee confirmed his victory, Flander lay back on the ground, smiling weakly as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He had been so worn out from trying to pay off his debt and was now just looking forward to heading home for a good, long rest.

Stretching his weary body, Flander collected his prize money and made his way towards Shrek Academy. Along the way, he noticed people he didn't usually see—everyone was headed in the same direction, creating a much busier atmosphere than normal.

"Wait, aren't those villagers from the surrounding areas? This route doesn't seem to lead to their homes."

As more and more people surrounded him, Flander suddenly felt a sense of dread creep in. Ignoring his fatigue, he spread his martial soul wings and quickly flew towards Shrek.

Long before he arrived, he spotted thick smoke billowing up from the academy, as if it were on fire.

"Has something really gone wrong?"

He quickened his pace, and a few minutes later, he finally reached the academy.

His heart sank as he witnessed the destruction around him—buildings within Shrek lay in ruins, burned as if a great battle had just occurred.

In the grassy plaza, three men clad in Spirit Hall robes had everyone from the academy encircled, while teachers like Zhao Wujie and Li Yusong stood protectively in front of the students.

Flander landed beside Zhao Wujie, his face pale. "Spirit Hall members, why have you come to Shrek Academy uninvited? If you don't give us a reasonable explanation today, I'll report this tomorrow and let the Star Dou Empire take action."

"Dean, these individuals don't have good intentions. After sneaking into the boys' dormitory, they tried to abduct Ye Chen. If Dai Mubai hadn't caught on early, Ye Chen might have been in real danger!" 

Zhao Wujie quietly shared his suspicions.

At that moment, the bald man leading the Spirit Hall removed his large hat and pointed at Ye Chen, declaring, "We only want him. Hand over this boy, and you can avoid this disaster. If not, Shrek Academy will be no more."

As he spoke, the bald man unleashed his soul power, and it was clear he was a formidable Soul Douluo of over level 80. The two men behind him also radiated strong but peculiar soul powers.

Seeing this, Flander couldn't help but think, "Three Soul Douluos? Why are they after this kid?"

Looking back at the calm Ye Chen, Flander had many questions swirling in his mind. Then, he cautiously added, "Are you aware this child's master is the sword-doulou from the Ning family? Even if Spirit Hall intends to act recklessly, you should consider the consequences."

Upon hearing this, the bald man pulled out an ornate token, coldly stating, "By order of His Holiness the Pope, regardless of this child's background, he must accompany us today."

"You!" 

A grave expression crossed Flander's face. The Pope's direct order was something he couldn't challenge. Even if he fought with all his might, facing three Soul Douluos would be futile.

"Dean, don't worry. I'll go with them," Ye Chen said as he broke free from Zhao Wujie's grasp and stepped forward to face the three men from Spirit Hall. "Let's go."

The incident surrounding Su Yuntao had escalated. Ye Chen understood he couldn't escape today; after hiding for so many years, his Fallen Angel martial soul was finally caught in Spirit Hall's pursuit.

"Brother Ye Chen!" 

"Ye Chen!" 

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing tried to rush over to protect him, but Flander and others held them back. They all knew that acting on impulse wouldn't help; fighting would only lead to danger. "Don't worry, Rongrong and Zhuqing. The Pope just wants me to have a chat. We'll see each other again soon."

As he waved goodbye, before Ye Chen's words could fully reach them, he was lifted by the three Soul Douluos and vanished from Shrek Academy.

"Brother Ye Chen!" 

"Ye Chen!"

Tears streamed down Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's faces as they regretted not being strong enough to protect him. They vowed that if they could turn back time, they would dedicate themselves fully to training.

Even though they knew that wouldn't change today's outcome, the thought remained in their hearts.

"Everyone, don't lose hope. Right now, we might not have the strength to save Ye Chen. We must train even harder to eventually challenge Spirit Hall's great power," Tang San said rationally. He understood the Spirit Hall's strength and realized that feelings of frustration wouldn't do any good.

His words resonated with the Shrek group, encouraging them to train diligently with the hope of rescuing Ye Chen or avenging him in the future.

Meanwhile, at the Spirit Hall headquarters, in the Pope's grand hall!

In the vast and magnificent chamber, Ye Chen stood at the center, restrained by the three Soul Douluos with specially crafted iron chains, leaving him almost devoid of soul power.

Before him stood a stunningly tall and ornate throne made entirely of gold and colorful crystals, exuding a distinctly Western flair.

Seated on the throne was a woman, not very tall, draped in an opulent black robe adorned with gold patterns. A unique nine-curved purple gold crown rested on her head, and she wielded a two-meter-long staff encrusted with countless gems.

With her fair complexion and features that seemed almost perfect, she radiated a kind of invisible nobility and holiness that invoked an urge to worship her.

When Ye Chen finally glimpsed her face, he was taken aback by her overwhelming beauty—noble, graceful, serene; it felt like all the words describing beauty were applicable to her.

Though she seemed no longer young, the passage of time had not diminished her radiance.

Just as Ye Chen pondered the reason behind her capturing him but not killing him outright, a voice from the system rang in his mind.

[Sign-in Goddess mission activated, target: Bibi Dong, mission details: Tap the target's buttock or give a head pat to complete the mission.]

"Seriously, system? Do you not realize you can't poke a tiger? Are you trying to get me killed?" 

And as for giving a head pat? He feared his hand wouldn't even reach out before it was turned into dust by the staff she held.

He gulped nervously; while he recognized the task's danger, he felt it might be better than leaving his fate in someone else's hands.

What if he managed to complete the sign-in mission? Then, even if this woman was fierce, she might not harm him and could perhaps even become compliant.

The idea that this incredibly perfect woman could potentially fall for him sent Ye Chen's heart racing, a mix of excitement and complexity bubbling within him.

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