LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 201: Yu Yuanzhen Apology
"Give this old man and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan some face. Let today's matter end here."
At this moment, an imposing voice echoed, accompanied by streaks of blue lightning. A domineering elder appeared, exuding an aura of unparalleled authority.
His expression was stern, as though he was suppressing immense fury.
Upon seeing him, Meng Shenji and the others' faces changed, their pupils contracting sharply.
This person… he came in person?!
There was no time to overthink. The group exchanged quick glances before Meng Shenji took the lead and said respectfully, "Yes, Lord Thunder."
Yu Luomian's presence didn't carry much weight, and his personal face value was negligible.
But this man speaking up changed everything.
He wasn't just a Rank 95 Titled Douluo; he also represented one of the top-tier powers on the Douluo Continent.
In just a moment, Meng Shenji and his two companions, along with the imperial faction, retreated from the devastated grounds of Shrek Academy.
Alongside them, the Yu Clan also chose to withdraw.
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Beyond the Academy Grounds
"Who would've thought the old dragon would personally intervene in the end?"
"If only our Heaven Dou Empire had its own Titled Douluo. Then things wouldn't be so dire."
Although Titled Douluos were strong, as long as they didn't engage in assassination strategies, the imperial family had no real fear of them.
Even the mightiest Douluo could fall before an army of tens of thousands—or even millions.
Still, there was a lingering sense of despondency.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan and the Body Sect were located right near Heaven Dou City, yet the imperial family had no authority to command them.
Whether they would act or not depended entirely on their personal inclinations.
Meng Shenji and his companions didn't immediately return to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Instead, they accompanied the imperial "enforcers" to the royal palace.
What had occurred tonight had to be reported to Emperor Xue Ye.
What would happen to Flender and the others now was no longer their decision to make; it rested solely with the emperor.
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Shrek Academy's Ruined Grounds
Yu Yuanzhen stood silently amidst the aftermath of the battle, his gaze sweeping over Yu Luomian, Liu Erlong, Flender, and the others. His eyes also lingered on the wreckage of Shrek Academy.
"Big Brother, what are you doing here…"
Yu Luomian stared at him in disbelief.
Even if Yu Yuanzhen had somehow learned about Yu Xiaogang's situation, it would still take him days to travel from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to here.
How had he arrived so quickly?
Before Yu Luomian could finish his question, Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand, cutting him off.
"Uncle…"
Liu Erlong hesitated and spoke awkwardly.
After everything she had done with Yu Xiaogang, she didn't have the face to meet her uncle anymore.
Yu Yuanzhen had always treated her well. When Yu Luomian had proposed having her formally recognized within the clan, Yu Yuanzhen had agreed without hesitation.
It was Liu Erlong herself who had chosen not to rejoin the clan.
Hearing her voice, Yu Yuanzhen sighed deeply after a long silence.
"Erlong, I've heard everything about that beast's deeds."
"You have done nothing wrong."
"For him to ruin twenty years of your life, this outcome is nothing less than what he deserved."
That being said, it would be a lie to say there wasn't a sliver of estrangement now.
After all, Yu Xiaogang was his son.
No matter how innocent Liu Erlong might have been, this event had created a divide.
At the very least, their relationship would never be as close as it once was.
"Big Brother, about Xiaogang's situation… Let's discuss it when we return to the clan," Yu Luomian said cautiously.
A matter like this—could it really be spoken of publicly?
The honor of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan couldn't be tarnished so easily!
Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen gave Yu Luomian a sideways glance before replying, "What is there that cannot be said here?"
"I know exactly what you're thinking, Second Brother."
Honor.
Honor!
Without Yu Yuanzhen, what honor would the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan even have?
If this younger brother of his had spent even half the effort he devoted to politicking on cultivation, he wouldn't still be stuck as a Soul Douluo.
He wouldn't be left in such a sorry state, bullied by a group of Soul Douluos!
Is this the honor they worked so hard to protect?
"Take Erlong to rest. She's gravely injured and needs proper care."
With that statement, Yu Yuanzhen left no room for Yu Luomian to argue.
Yu Luomian nodded, grabbed Liu Erlong firmly, and started pulling her away, half dragging her.
"No! Let me go! My uncle will kill Boss Fu!"
Liu Erlong, for once, was thinking clearly. But in her heavily injured state, what could she possibly do to resist?
Even if she weren't injured, even at her peak, how could she be a match for the Spirit Douluo-level Yu Luomian?
"Erlong, please, just this once, listen to your father!"
"Your uncle is already on the edge of madness. If he doesn't deal with Flender, who knows what irrational decisions he might make?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan cannot bear such losses. The clan cannot afford to lose your uncle!"
Yu Luomian sounded genuinely helpless. His elder brother had never spoken to him so coldly before. Today, it was clear that both he and Liu Erlong had displeased him greatly.
"My elder brother's temperament really doesn't suit being the patriarch or the clan leader. Unfortunately, there isn't a single competent junior in the clan right now," Yu Luomian muttered bitterly.
There was no doubt about Yu Yuanzhen's strength, but his personality made him ill-suited for leadership.
If it were Yu Luomian who was the patriarch, he would never have allowed something like this to happen with Yu Xiaogang, even if it was his own son!
Executing justice impartially, even against one's own, was something Yu Luomian could do.
Any disciple who brought shame upon the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan should face severe punishment!
Liu Erlong was stunned. She couldn't believe the situation had escalated to such a level.
One side was her sworn brother. The other, her uncle.
The choice seemed easy enough.
Of course, she would choose Flender.
"Let go of me!"
"Bang!"
Yu Luomian delivered a swift chop to the back of Liu Erlong's neck. Her vision went black, and she passed out.
"Erlong, don't blame your father for taking action against you," Yu Luomian muttered, his tone weary.
"You're not a little girl anymore. You're far too old to still be acting this way."
"Even if you don't think about settling down and starting a family, at least stop making life harder for your father..."
"Ah, what a mess."
He sighed deeply, speaking softly to himself.
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On the training grounds, Flender seemed to understand what was about to happen. Yet there was no fear or tension in his expression—only calm acceptance and a faint smile of resignation.
When he decided to act against Yu Xiaogang and take full responsibility, he had already prepared himself for this outcome.
It seemed the clan patriarch, Yu Yuanzhen, had been present at the time.
Flender even felt a twinge of sympathy for Yu Yuanzhen. How had the man managed to restrain himself back then, resisting the urge to intervene personally to save his worthless son?
"Patriarch Yu, go ahead. Do what you must," Flender said earnestly.
As for resisting? That was a fleeting thought at best.
A Spirit Saint against a Level 95 Titled Douluo?
Even the protagonists of grand tales didn't have that kind of plot armor...
"Flender," Yu Yuanzhen began, his tone heavy, "as a father, I apologize on behalf of that wretch. It was his actions that harmed you and Erlong."
"There's nothing to argue here. What he did, he did."
"At the same time, I hope you can understand me."
"As a father, I have to avenge that wretch..."