Douluo: My Teacher Is Supreme Pontiff-Chapter 235: Everyone Showing Off in Turn…

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Everyone Showing Off in Turn...

In recent years, Spirit Hall had treated the common folk fairly well, giving the impression of being benevolent and approachable. But Flender knew very clearly—the Shrek group could hardly be considered "commoners."

They had people tied to the upper three sects and even royalty among them. Add to that Yu Xiaogang and his infamously foul temper—if their true identities were discovered here, things could quickly become troublesome.

Still, Li Chang’an’s background was mysterious, and he insisted on his plan. Since his proposal was by far the most practical, Flender had no reason to stop him.

On the way, Li Chang’an explained the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well within Sunset Forest. It was once the place where Poison Douluo Dugu Bo had lived in seclusion. Around the Well, Dugu Bo had set up a massive poison array. Even spirit beasts of ten-thousand years and above dared not approach.

Although Spirit Hall had since taken control of the place, the poison array remained. The area was guarded by two Contras, both of whom possessed the antidote. If approached properly, one could ask for the antidote and enter.

Even without the antidote, Li Chang’an could rely on his Fragrant Silk Beauty Immortal Herb to easily resist the toxins.

His plan was simple: place the immortal herb near the poison array to lure spirit beasts. If the spirit beasts drawn out proved too powerful, they could retreat into the array, where even a swarm of spirit beasts would be powerless against them. Leaving afterward would be as simple as exiting the forest from another direction.

It was a solid plan—but one major problem remained. Would Spirit Hall even let them in?

Still, at this point, there was no better option. The group could only follow Li Chang’an and see what would happen. After all, several of them carried significant identities. Perhaps that might open a door.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was located at the very center of Sunset Forest, equidistant from any direction. Since the Shrek group was already inside the forest, it took them less than half a day to reach the outskirts of the poison array.

The moment they arrived, two terrifying auras surged from the center. In the next instant, two figures leapt down from the air, their voices like thunder:

"Who dares trespass into Spirit Hall’s forbidden land?!"

Two old men appeared before them, both with hair white as frost, slicked back neatly. Their demeanor was strict, their presence awe-inspiring.

"Two seniors, please forgive us. We are from Shrek Academy and wish to borrow the poison array to aid our students in hunting spirit beasts. Might you grant us this favor?" Flender stepped forward, smiling politely as he bowed.

"Shrek Academy?" The two men exchanged a glance, then both shook their heads.

"No. You may not enter."

Flender’s expression darkened. He wanted nothing more than to teach these two a lesson and remind them of Shrek’s dignity. But their oppressive aura, along with their Spirit Hall uniforms, forced him to swallow his anger.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong stepped forward.

"I am the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s master. Could you perhaps reconsider?"

With a turn of her pale hand, she revealed an exquisite token gleaming with the sect’s insignia.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?" The two elders’ expressions grew serious. But recalling the Pope’s orders—and aware of this place’s vital importance to Spirit Hall—they still shook their heads.

"Apologies. If Sect Master Ning himself were here, perhaps. But you alone are not enough."

Li Chang’an was already preparing to speak—he had wanted to earlier, but had been interrupted each time. Now, just as he opened his mouth, Dai Mubai also stepped forward. Producing a golden token engraved with a white tiger, he said firmly:

"Sirs, I am Dai Mubai, prince of the Star Luo Empire. Will you not give my empire some face?"

The two elders exchanged another troubled glance. Their heads were already aching, but their confidence remained. They were not just Contras—they were Contras of extraordinary standing. One bore an Ice Spirit, the other a Fire Spirit. Through training at the Yin Yang Well, they had even developed a formidable Spirit Fusion skill. There was no need to fear these people.

"Apologies," one elder said coldly, making a polite gesture of dismissal. "You may not challenge Spirit Hall’s authority here. Leave."

At that, Liu Erlong stepped forward, fiery as always.

"I am of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. My status may not be as lofty as these juniors, but I am still a senior of the clan. Surely you can grant me this small courtesy?"

But the result was the same. The elders shook their heads.

"Not permitted."

Li Chang’an thought to himself, Finally—no one else to interrupt me? He was about to step forward when suddenly another token was flung past him.

"Hmph! If the tokens of other sects and kingdoms mean nothing, then surely you recognize this—Spirit Hall’s Elder Token?"

Yu Xiaogang strode out from the back, face full of arrogance and pride. His moment had finally arrived.

This token was no ordinary one—it was the very Elder Token Tang Hao had once entrusted to him.

Sure enough, the two elders’ expressions grew grave. After carefully examining it, they both cupped their fists.

"Our apologies, Elder. We greet you!"

Yu Xiaogang’s face shone with smug satisfaction. He raised his chin and said loftily:

"Then we may borrow the poison array now, yes?"

He took a step forward—only to be halted by one of the elders’ next words.

"Forgive us, Elder. But your token does not carry sufficient authority."

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

The truth was, the token itself was genuine—but it was not a direct-line Elder Token. That was why they blocked him.

Seeing this, Li Chang’an finally stepped forward with a smile.

"Cough... everyone seems to have tried. Why not let me give it a try? After all, it was my idea to come here in the first place."

The others hesitated. They couldn’t help but think, Can Teacher Li really succeed where all these great identities failed?

Yu Xiaogang sneered coldly.

"Don’t embarrass yourself. Between us, we’ve already presented tokens from the most powerful sects, empires, and even Spirit Hall itself. What could you possibly do?"

But Li Chang’an only chuckled, ignoring his mockery. Instead, he pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to the two elders.

Yu Xiaogang scoffed.

"A piece of paper? Have you lost your mind?"

But before he could finish, the two elders dropped to one knee before Li Chang’an.

"Greetings, Special Envoy!"

"Special Envoy, you may enter the poison array at once. If you require it, we will even assist you in hunting spirit beasts!"

The Shrek group was stunned.

Special Envoy?!

All eyes turned to Li Chang’an. Just what kind of authority did he hold, that even two Spirit Hall Contras would kneel to him?

A system prompt chimed in his mind:

[Ding! You have successfully shown off in front of Yu Xiaogang...]

[Ding! You have successfully...]

Li Chang’an quickly lifted the two elders up with a polite wave.

"No need for that. Just provide us some antidotes—that will be enough."

As for the paper... it was something he had scribbled himself just moments earlier, stamped with none other than the Pope’s personal seal—complete with anti-counterfeit markings.

And how did he come to possess the Pope’s private seal?

Simple. Li Chang’an didn’t just have the Pope’s. He also had the seals of the Holy Son, the Holy Maiden, the Grand Worship, and the Second Worship—all legitimately granted to him.

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