The moonlight was cool as water.
In a certain mansion within the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, Tang San sat quietly cross-legged on the rooftop. Today was an extremely special day for him. He had learned the truth of the past from his eldest uncle and truly understood his mother's identity. The impact this had on him was significant, leaving him momentarily unable to believe it.
"Dad..."
"Where exactly have you gone..."
Tang San murmured softly, his hands involuntarily clenching into fists. The bad feeling in his heart pierced his chest like a sharp thorn, making even breathing difficult.
"Mom, are you doing well..."
His thoughts were like a tangled mess. Tomorrow, he would leave his familiar country and familiar companions to head to a brand new place. Tang San always had a sense that fate should not be like this.
"Third Brother..."
A gentle call came from behind. Tang San turned his head and saw Xiao Wu standing behind him, gazing at him.
"Xiao Wu..."
Tang San called softly. In the end, he watched as Xiao Wu sat down beside him. For a moment, the two faced each other in silence.
"Third Brother, don't be too upset. Fate has its own arrangements. Uncle and Auntie are blessed people who will surely be fine..."
Xiao Wu sighed lightly and then comforted him.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Wu continued:
"Back when we were in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, during the initial period after my mother left, Da Ming and Er Ming comforted me like this too. They weren't good at expressing themselves, but they always stayed by my side. Now, Third Brother, we can accompany each other. Even if it means death, I want to be with you..."
Xiao Wu's voice was full of determination. That sudden extreme heartache last time had made her guess that something had happened in the Star Dou Great Forest. But she had always preferred to think positively, that Da Ming and Er Ming were top-tier hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts, and almost no humans in the world would dare to target them. Or perhaps, they had only suffered some injuries...
From beginning to end, she had thought about going back to check, but unfortunately, she had never had the chance...
Tang San remained silent the whole time, seemingly unwilling to speak. Xiao Wu didn't say anything more either. She simply rested her head quietly on his shoulder. The two faced each other in silence, with only tranquility...
In the distance, Tang Xiao watched the two of them like this, sighed lightly, as if recalling something, smiled bitterly, and left with a somewhat desolate figure...
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Facts proved that in urgent situations, people make decisions much more quickly.
In just one night, the Shrek Seven Devils each made their own decisions.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had special identities and naturally could not stay in the Heaven Dou Empire any longer. Now that there was a relatively safe way to return, they naturally would not miss it and immediately chose to leave together with Tang Xiao and the others.
Tang San and Xiao Wu naturally needed no further words; they would definitely leave together. There were also quite a few troubles brought by their identities.
Although Ma Hongjun was somewhat reluctant, he ultimately chose to stay with Oscar. For some reason, he always felt uneasy about going to the Clear Sky School, even though he was very reluctant to part with the brothers who had traveled together.
Although Oscar chose to stay, he planned to remain in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School. He was prepared to fight for his future happiness once. If he failed, he would leave on his own, find a secluded place, or return to Shrek Academy. Of course, all that was for later.
Ning Rongrong would naturally stay in her own sect. Unlike the others, as the direct daughter of the sect master, she needed to take over the burden of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School in the future. This was her unavoidable fate and the direction she needed to strive for.
Due to the influence of the continental situation, the so-called Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament was also suspended. In such a critical situation, who had time for such superficial competitions? It was replaced by deeper matters.
Faced with the decisions each of the seven made, although Flender and the other two felt helpless and reluctant, they also deeply understood the pros and cons and influences involved. In the end, they could only bid farewell to everyone one by one.
The seven also gave their promises: in the future, if there was a chance, they would definitely go to the academy to reunite and build Shrek even more brilliantly...
Unfortunately, achieving this was destined to be extremely difficult.
With such an incident, Yu Xiaogang's situation could be said to be worsening. Originally, he had planned to train his disciple Tang San to make a name for himself in the tournament, which would wash away some of the shame on him as a teacher and at least prevent the current situation where everyone shouted to beat him. But now that Tang San was leaving, he had completely lost his last chance to turn things around. If nothing unexpected happened, he would live the rest of his life in the ridicule and curses of the world, with no day to rise again...
Such torment left him dazed for a time. Even when Tang San knelt before him with tears streaming down his face, he only gave a few simple hums, then trembled as he turned his back, not daring to look at Tang San anymore.
Everyone else couldn't bear to watch any longer. Even the fiery-tempered woman Liu Erlong had tears flowing from the corners of her eyes. She then forcefully hugged Yu Xiaogang in front of everyone. But no one noticed the infinite bitterness and pain that flashed in Flender's eyes beside them. Everything seemed to have gone wrong...
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Watching several people leave under Tang Xiao's escort, the moods of Oscar and the others left behind were also indescribably heavy. In the end, it only turned into heavy sighs.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had already set off to briefly stay in Soto City. They could not leave together with Tang Xiao's group. Taking care of Tang San and Tang Yuehua had already distracted Tang Xiao; bringing them along would only add more trouble.
So Tang Xiao had made a promise to them: once they successfully returned to the Star Luo Empire, he would specially send someone to contact them. At that time, someone would arrange for them to leave for the Clear Sky School.
Although Dai Mubai felt somewhat angry about this, he was helpless...
At the wrong time, Liu Erlong took Yu Xiaogang back. Flender turned around to look at the few of them, forced a smile, and then said:
"Children, we will meet again if fate allows. What you need to do now is simply cultivate well. It would be even better if everyone reunites at the peak in the future..."
"The academy will always welcome you, but remember, the path under your feet is walked by yourselves. No matter where you are, your own strength is your greatest trump card..."
After speaking, Flender spread the wings on his back, leaped into the air, and flew toward the sky. But none of them noticed that a tear seemed to slide from the corner of his eye...
Oscar turned and patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder, wiped the tears from the corner of his eye, and then said:
"Fatty, what are your plans? After breaking through to Soul Ancestor, I'm preparing to go train in the northern part of the continent for a while. Only through training can one grow quickly..."
Ma Hongjun sniffed, then gave Oscar a hard punch, breaking into a smile through his tears, and said:
"This lord is also preparing to go out and train, but I have to wait until I break through to Soul Ancestor. If there's a chance, we brothers can go together..."
Oscar punched back, then put his arm around Ma Hongjun's shoulder, his voice trembling as he said:
"Good, it's a deal..."
Ma Hongjun also nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination.
Ning Rongrong, watching from the side, felt an inexplicable heartache at Oscar's resolute gaze. The tears in her eyes welled up again, and the misty water vapor blurred her vision, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
"Hey, you bastard Xiao Ao, can't you see this young lady is still here..."
"If you all leave, what am I supposed to do..."
Oscar stiffened, then turned around and smiled at Ning Rongrong, but didn't know what to say.
"You bastard!"
"You didn't even think of saying a single word to this young lady? And here I was, thinking you were so important..."
"You..."
Ning Rongrong's voice was already tinged with a crying tone. She then directly threw herself into Oscar's arms, and her tears quickly soaked Oscar's clothes.
In the distance, Bone Douluo's brows twitched fiercely at the sight, and his face suddenly darkened. He was about to step forward to separate the two when he was stopped by Ning Fengzhi beside him.
Beside them, Sword Douluo's eyes flickered with emotion, and he also sighed lightly before saying:
"We old folks have spoiled Rongrong for so long, giving her the best of everything, vowing to keep her happy forever..."
"Now, you bastard, do you want to put Rongrong in a dilemma she can't extricate herself from..."
Bone Douluo was stunned, then slowly withdrew his steps. The expression in his eyes also became complicated.
"Forget it. The three of us aren't dead yet, and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School still has our protection. It hasn't reached the point where we need to sacrifice Rongrong's happiness for so-called protection. Although this old man is old, the Seven Kill Sword in my hand has never lost its sharpness..."
Sword Douluo turned around, slightly tilting his head as he spoke, his tone containing a trace of firmness.
Bone Douluo clenched his fist and then said:
"Right. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School still has us holding the fort. Even if the future situation is something even we can't change, why let Rongrong bear it..."
Ning Fengzhi didn't speak. He simply gazed at the distant sunrise, his expression weary and dazed. Most likely, he thought the same...
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After leaving the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, the carriage sped rapidly along the streets of Heaven Dou City. Along the way, it startled countless people, but the carriage's speed only increased, never decreased.
Tang Xiao sat inside the carriage with a gloomy expression. He always had a bad feeling, one that lingered in his heart as if something bad was about to happen in the next moment—unbelievably real.
Tang Yuehua looked at Tang Xiao somewhat nervously and asked:
"Big Brother, why so urgent? They wouldn't dare to make a move directly inside Heaven Dou City, and besides, there's Moon Xuan over there..."
Tang Xiao gazed out the window and then said:
"Yuehua, now is not the time to be leisurely. There's nothing left to linger over at Moon Xuan. Last night, I already notified all Clear Sky School disciples in the city to withdraw outside the city and wait. They might not make a move inside Heaven Dou City, but once we leave the city and exit the range of Heaven Dou City, it's not certain..."
"Now, what we're racing against them is speed. As long as we leave fast enough, we might still avoid a fierce battle..."
Tang Yuehua opened her mouth but didn't say anything. In the end, she could only sit back somewhat anxiously.
Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance, their eyes full of solemnity. Finally, Tang San couldn't help but ask:
"Eldest Uncle, why are we in such a hurry? What exactly happened inside Heaven Dou City..."
Tang Xiao sighed inwardly and then said:
"Little San, you don't know. Right now, many strong experts from the Spirit Hall have gathered in Heaven Dou City. Among them, the strongest is even comparable to me..."
"This is also the reason I'm in such a hurry. Once something really happens, it will be troublesome..."
Tang San was slightly stunned, then understood the degree of danger involved. His hands involuntarily clenched tightly, and for a moment, the clear sound of cracking knuckles could be heard.
"Spirit Hall again..."
"Forcing my mother to sacrifice herself and leaving my father missing, Spirit Hall... you already have a path to death!"
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The classic line reappeared, and even Shen Hanyu, who was hiding in the void watching the show, couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
The Snow Empress beside him yawned lightly and casually asked:
"Is Qian Renxue's side ready? This night has been really boring. It would be better to go back and catch up on sleep with me properly..."
The corner of Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched. He almost couldn't hold back from saying directly:
Woman, you call that catching up on sleep? That's you craving my body, wanting to squeeze me dry...
But fortunately, with Shen Hanyu's current mindset, it was naturally impossible to break through his defenses so easily. If Shui Bing'er was added, that might be close...
Ye Lingling: What about me?
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At this moment, twenty li outside the city, the disciples and stewards of the Clear Sky School were anxiously waiting here. Last night, they had received the sect master's order to all withdraw from Heaven Dou City and gather to wait. Several hours had already passed, but there was still no movement from the sect master and the others, which inevitably made them somewhat panicked.
Just as the leading Soul Douluo was about to lead the team away in advance, a carriage suddenly sped over from afar and finally stopped steadily in front of them. The carriage curtain was lifted, and the first to emerge was none other than Tang Xiao. The three behind him got off one after another. Then Tang Xiao waved his hand casually, and the carriage instantly turned into flying ash and dissipated from the world.
"We greet the Sect Master..."
Everyone hurriedly paid their respects, but the next moment, they were directly interrupted by Tang Xiao:
"No need for formalities. Everyone, follow my pace closely. We'll take the small paths around the Star Dou Great Forest to leave the Heaven Dou Empire. Try not to leave any traces along the way. Report any abnormalities to me immediately..."
Everyone exchanged glances, then respectfully agreed.
Tang Xiao's gaze swept around, then he nodded lightly. Using his soul power to envelop Tang San and the other three, he charged ahead at the front. In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the dense forest...
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Advancing through the dense forest, any spirit beasts with the intention to obstruct were casually slapped to death by Tang Xiao at the forefront. Along the way, everyone was silent, almost all using their fastest speeds.
Distant muffled thunder sounds came, and thick dark clouds appeared at the right time, giving the forest an atmosphere of crisis lurking everywhere. The appearance of Tang Xiao and the others was quite fitting.
In the distance, a flock of birds flew over the treetops, and leaves slowly drifted down. Tang Xiao suddenly stopped in his tracks, then raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. His majestic eyes scanned the surroundings, then he reached out and pinched a slowly falling green leaf. The next moment, the soft green leaf shot out from Tang Xiao's hand like a sharp flying knife and directly embedded into the distant tree canopy, producing a sound like metal clashing.
Tang San was secretly shocked. Even though he was proficient in hidden weapon techniques, he could tell at a glance that Tang Xiao was using pure strength, yet he was still astonished by it.
The distant tree canopy seemed to tremble a few times, then emitted a crisp breaking sound. It then collapsed straight down, revealing several figures behind it.
Tang Xiao sneered and then said:
"I didn't expect that even though our movements were already so fast, you would still be one step ahead, waiting here early..."
Azure Luan Douluo stood at the front in azure battle robes. His handsome face was full of ice and scrutiny. In his hand, he was toying with the tree leaf that Tang Xiao had just shot out. His cold gaze swept over everyone and finally stopped on Xiao Wu.
The four Title Douluo behind him, Qianjun and the others, couldn't help but be stunned. But the next moment, the four simultaneously stepped aside. Golden wings spread open, and light symbolizing brightness and flames shone down from above. Qian Renxue appeared before the Clear Sky School group in her true appearance.
"Hehe..."
"Roaring Sky Douluo... I didn't expect that after your Clear Sky School group of turtles hid away for decades, you would indeed have gained some strength. If we let you go unchecked any longer, perhaps my Spirit Hall would have one more serious trouble..."
Qian Renxue narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly. Her gaze swept over everyone one by one, pausing for a second on Xiao Wu before turning to Tang Xiao.
"One ninety-seventh level, two ninety-sixth levels, and two ninety-fifth levels. The force your Spirit Hall deployed this time to keep us here is quite generous..."
Tang Xiao said in a deep voice. His left hand protected the shocked Tang San and the others behind him, while his right hand suddenly gripped a black giant hammer. Nine soul rings rose beneath his feet, creating a momentarily majestic presence.
Facing this overwhelming pressure, the corner of Azure Luan Douluo's mouth seemed to curve into a slight arc. Nine soul rings identical to Tang Xiao's rose beneath his feet. The azure luan phantom behind him let out a sharp cry, forcefully covering back Tang Xiao's pressure.
In terms of strength, Azure Luan Douluo had been at the ninety-seventh level for decades and was just one step away from the ninety-eighth level. In contrast, Tang Xiao had only recently stepped into the ninety-seventh level. In terms of foundation, he was far inferior to Azure Luan Douluo.
"Azure Luan divine bird..."
"You are the Azure Luan Douluo, one of the four worshippers of the Spirit Hall..."
Tang Xiao recognized the identity of the person before him almost at a glance and couldn't help but feel surprised. His gaze then turned to the two ninety-sixth-level super experts behind, who held identical dark golden long staves. His expression sank once more.
"Coiling Dragon Staff martial soul. Does this kind of martial soul still have inheritance on the continent..."
As for Chrysanthemum and Ghost after that, he had almost memorized them by heart. At this moment, even Tang Xiao couldn't help but feel a surge of despair in his heart.
Behind Tang Xiao, Tang San, and the others had pale faces. The three of them had low cultivation. Even with Tang Xiao helping to block the pressure from the five Title Douluo opposite, the mere aftershocks still pressed them until they could hardly breathe.
While breathing heavily, Tang San struggled to look at the six people opposite. A flash of amazement appeared in his eyes when he saw Qian Renxue, but then his gaze sank into despair inch by inch.
Five Title Douluo, this lineup was even enough to sweep across most regions of the continent. But now, their goal was to exterminate his group...
Xiao Wu and Tang Yuehua also had pale faces. The two of them had the weakest strengths in the group, especially Tang Yuehua. With only ninth-level soul power, her strength was even less than some robust ordinary people...
Tang Xiao's expression didn't look good either. He hadn't expected the Spirit Hall group to act so quickly, perfectly predicting their route, and even deploying personnel of such powerful strength at once.
His gaze touched the wings behind Qian Renxue, and Tang Xiao's expression sank once more. He then said in a deep voice:
"I didn't expect the Angel Clan to still have bloodline continuation. I just don't know what your relationship is with the previous Pope..."
Qian Renxue flapped the wings behind her and moved forward a distance before slowly saying:
"He is my father..."
Tang Xiao sneered. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hand slowly rotated. The next moment, his figure suddenly disappeared. The mountain-like Clear Sky Hammer smashed down fiercely from above, targeting Qian Renxue directly.
Azure Luan Douluo was slightly stunned, then a trace of surprise appeared between his brows. The next moment, he soared into the air to meet the giant hammer glowing with red light.
Qianjun Douluo appeared beside Qian Renxue and said softly:
"This should be Tang Xiao's soul bone skill. I didn't expect this soul bone's soul skill effect to be similar to instant movement for rapid relocation. Miss, it's safer to step back a bit..."
Qian Renxue shook her head. Watching the two super Douluo colliding continuously above, a brilliant golden long sword appeared in her hand. The sword tip pointed at Tang San and the others below as she said:
"Sixth Grandfather, Seventh Grandfather, go assist Fourth Grandfather in holding back or eliminating Tang Xiao as soon as possible. Chrysanthemum and Ghost, the two of you follow me to eliminate the group below..."
Qianjun and Jiangmo exchanged a glance, then nodded. Their figures instantly turned into streams of light and joined the intense battlefield above.
Chrysanthemum and Ghost, the two Title Douluo, also quickly came to Qian Renxue's side. After confirming the targets, the two acted instantly without the slightest hesitation.
Two Clear Sky School Soul Douluo faced Chrysanthemum Douluo. Another Soul Douluo with higher soul power faced Ghost Douluo alone. The remaining disciples generally had cultivations not exceeding the Soul Emperor level. Qian Renxue gently stroked the blade of the golden long sword in her hand with her fingertips. Then, a brilliant golden light curtain suddenly descended from the sky. A six-winged angel phantom bloomed behind her. For a moment, it actually pressed everyone down into a half-kneeling position...
Tang San struggled to raise his head. Looking at Qian Renxue slowly approaching with sword in hand, he then gritted his teeth and said:
"Such a strong soul skill..."
The weakest Tang Yuehua couldn't even manage to resist and was directly pressed flat onto the ground, eating a mouthful of mud.
Xiao Wu was also pressed down until she could only support her body with both hands. The other Clear Sky School disciples were still okay, generally in a half-kneeling state.
Many reacted first and then circulated their soul power to summon their martial souls and forcefully stand up, charging toward Qian Renxue. But within the incomplete Angel Domain, their strengths were greatly reduced. Facing a six-winged angel martial soul owner at the Soul Emperor level, their outcome was predictable.
Elegant sword light flashed. The two Clear Sky School disciples who charged forward to fight Qian Renxue were quickly beheaded. Qian Renxue walked elegantly toward this side while gently wiping the remaining blood on the sword blade.
"It's a pity. I haven't broken through to the Soul Saint level yet to awaken the true Angel Domain. This incomplete domain even needs to borrow soul skills and soul bones to display, and its power is greatly discounted. But eliminating you group of lambs without the strength to truss a chicken is still extremely easy..."
Qian Renxue's icy voice entered Tang San's ears. Feeling the soul power rapidly melting away in his body, Tang San bit down hard. He suddenly rolled to the side to dodge a golden sword light coming head-on. Then, with both hands flying, countless hidden weapons flashing with cold light shot straight toward Qian Renxue...
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