Narrow Road for Enemies

Han Yu had no idea that his unintentional act had caused a rift within Shrek Academy.

Tang San believed Ning Rongrong was the culprit, while Dai Mubai thought she was mocking him. Ning Rongrong felt terribly wronged. If Oscar had not spoken up for her, she probably would have dropped out long ago.

Because of this incident, Oscar's advancement to level thirty was delayed by several days.

Yet it was also because of this that a seed of conflict was quietly planted in the hearts of everyone at Shrek Academy.

That morning, Ling Hai drove the prepared carriage to the entrance of the Ling Residence early.

Over the past few days, Han Yu had given portions of the Fallen Heart Flame's sub-fire to Ling Xiao and Zhu Dazhi.

Ling Xiao's Soul Power swiftly broke through to level twenty-five. Zhu Dazhi's Soul Power had not broken through, but its density far surpassed what it had been before.

"Teacher Han, this old man truly admires you. You even taught Xiaoxiao an ultimate technique like a Self-Created Soul Skill." As soon as they boarded the carriage, Ling Hai spoke with a grateful expression.

Learning a Self-Created Soul Skill was equivalent to gaining another Soul Bone skill. Moreover, the power of a Self-Created Soul Skill would increase along with a Soul Master's rank. In a sense, the value of a Self-Created Soul Skill had already surpassed that of a Thirty Thousand Year Soul Bone.

"You flatter me, Senior Ling Hai. The value of a Self-Created Soul Skill lies in the person who learns it. If Xiaoxiao can bring its power to the fullest, then teaching her this Soul Skill will not have been in vain."

"Teacher Han is truly generous. This old man admires you greatly. Hahaha, if Teacher Han ever has a favor to ask, this old man will certainly do everything in his power."

Han Yu smiled faintly and nodded.

The carriage was not very fast. They set out early in the morning and arrived at Soul Beast Town just as the sun set.

If it were Han Yu alone, entering the forest during the day or at night would not have mattered. But there were students with him this time. If he wanted them to have a good training experience, it was best to enter the forest during the day.

To his surprise, not long after they entered the hotel to eat, the Shrek group arrived right behind them.

"That shouldn't be. Shouldn't Tang San and the others have arrived yesterday?"

Though puzzled, Han Yu did not dwell on it. He merely assumed that Zhao Wuji's injury had delayed their soul beast hunt. Besides, he was not worried in the slightest that Tang San would fail to encounter that Man Faced Demon Spider.

"Disgusting." The instant Zhu Zhuqing saw Dai Mubai on the hotel's second floor, she furrowed her brows tightly.

"Don't make contact with them. Once we enter the forest, avoid all unnecessary trouble," Han Yu transmitted to her.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded without revealing anything, then withdrew her gaze.

Shrek had arrived a day later than expected, and Han Yu did not know whether they would run into Canghui Academy.

But when a group of people appeared at the entrance shortly afterward, Han Yu realized he had worried for nothing.

These two sets of enemies truly had quite the fate.

After listening to the conversation among the Canghui students for a while, Han Yu understood. They had indeed arrived yesterday, but because their preparations were insufficient, they had returned after entering the forest for half a day.

"Hehehe." As the laughter of a female student from Canghui Academy rang out, Dai Mubai instantly could no longer sit still.

Ma Hongjun, who was close to Dai Mubai, said knowingly, "It's only some little Canghui Academy. Anyone who didn't know better would think some great lord had arrived. What the hell are you showing off for?"

Neither group was any good. Canghui Academy acted arrogantly and tyrannically, and even Han Yu found them extremely unpleasant. As for the Shrek group, under Flender's teaching, they had picked up the habit of stirring up trouble.

The people from Canghui Academy did not wish to argue verbally. There was no shortage of powerful experts concealing their identities in Soul Beast Town, and provoking public outrage would not end well. However, the method they used to respond to Shrek was rather petty.

With no surprise at all, the two sides came to blows.

"That's just how those Shrek bastards are." The commotion on the first floor was so great that Ling Hai could not possibly have missed it.

He was now only glad that he had not allowed his granddaughter to attend Shrek Academy.

In the world of Soul Masters, one must never judge others by appearances, or they might not even know how they died. Ma Hongjun's behavior just now would undoubtedly have been suicidal if their opponent had been truly powerful.

"They're just sewer sludge. No need to pay them any mind," Han Yu said indifferently.

However, compared to Canghui Academy, he disliked Shrek Academy even more.

As he spoke, his right hand slowly moved beneath the table, ready to "help" Canghui Academy at any moment.

Seeing a fight break out, Xiao Wu stepped forward without caring whether it was right or wrong. Tang San had no choice but to stand behind her.

Oscar also wanted to act, but after Ning Rongrong tugged at him, he gave up. He was not particularly well-liked by Dai Mubai and the others at Shrek Academy anyway. Besides, he was a Food-Type Soul Master, so it made no difference whether he joined the fight.

They said brothers were like limbs and women were like clothes. But without clothes, running around naked would hardly be proper. Among clothing, food, shelter, and travel, clothing came first. Its importance was obvious.

"Canghui Academy has always been arrogant and domineering. With those two groups fighting, I wonder who will win." Ling Xiao gnawed on the Chicken Leg in her hand and spoke quietly.

"Two piles of crap, same stink," Ling Hai snorted.

"Grandpa, is that really appropriate to say while we're eating?" Ling Xiao complained resentfully.

Ling Hai laughed awkwardly and promptly changed the subject.

On the first floor of the hotel.

The people from Canghui Academy truly were no match for Dai Mubai and the others.

Han Yu seized the opportunity and caused Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun to instantly lose their fighting ability.

Because of his Martial Soul, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was easily torn apart by the opponents, leaving him no time to save them.

Once Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun fell into the hands of the Canghui students, there was no need to say what happened next. They were beaten into a miserable state.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji was forced to intervene.

"Typical Clear Sky Sect behavior."

When the young were beaten, the old came out. The people who loved doing this sort of thing most were those from the Clear Sky Sect. Ling Hai had lived through that era and deeply despised the Clear Sky Sect's ways.

Han Yu laughed inwardly. Then you're mistaken. They're the Clear Sky Sect's dogs.

"Tomorrow, we'll enter the forest earlier and try our best to avoid the people from Shrek and Canghui Academy."

After a pause, Han Yu continued, "Before we encounter a Thousand Year Soul Beast, Senior Ling Hai and I will not intervene. You will need to work together to defeat any other soul beasts. Understood?"

Ye Zhiqiu was naturally no match for Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji had never been beaten by Tang Hao. The moment he unleashed his Martial Soul, Ye Zhiqiu's legs went weak with fright. What followed was a completely one-sided crushing defeat.

If Zhao Wuji had not feared Shi Nian's retaliation, he would certainly have killed the entire Canghui Academy group.

That night, inside the hotel room.

"Dai Boss, why did you suddenly surrender without resisting?" Recalling Dai Mubai's performance, Tang San was utterly baffled.

Dai Mubai was a Soul Elder, while the Canghui Academy students were merely a group of Soul Grand Masters. By all rights, Dai Mubai should not have been able to lose.

Fortunately, Dai Mubai had only suffered some superficial injuries, which would not affect tomorrow's journey.

"Little San, I don't know why either. My whole body suddenly had no strength."