Is He Your Father?

Zhao Wuji hurriedly nodded. "So you're the Grandmaster."

"Immovable Bright King, you're too polite."

Although Zhao Wuji had heard of the Grandmaster's reputation, this was his first time meeting him. Seeing him today completely overturned his image of the Grandmaster.

In his mind, the Grandmaster should have been a dignified and imposing man, but now, he looked somewhat unkempt.

He truly did not resemble the man spoken of in the Soul Master world.

Liu Yi said, "Hello, Grandmaster."

The Grandmaster's tone remained as calm as ever. "Liu Yi, right? I heard Flender mention you. At such a young age, you've already reached the Soul Emperor level. The younger generation is truly formidable. And you're Sword Douluo's nephew as well. Not bad, not bad."

Zhao Wuji, standing to the side, was extremely interested in what had just been said and hurriedly asked:

"Grandmaster, what did you mean just now? What Sky Azure Bull Python?"

The Grandmaster frowned slightly, took a sip of tea, and a grave expression appeared on his face.

"If it truly is as Xiao Wu said, then I can confirm it. It is the Forest Emperor, the Sky Azure Bull Python!"

Flender and Zhao Wuji looked at each other in disbelief, staring at the Grandmaster in shock. There was actually such an existence in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest? They had never even heard of it.

"I've heard of the Forest Emperor, the Sky Azure Bull Python."

The Grandmaster paused and asked, "Then tell us about it."

"As everyone knows, humans use Soul Power to increase their strength. Every time they reach a rank, they must obtain a soul ring, or their cultivation will stop there. No matter how talented you are, you'll become nothing more than an ant."

"Soul beasts are the same. The difference is that they cultivate according to their age. However, not every soul beast can reach a hundred thousand years of cultivation. If they were ranked by talent, then the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python would be top-tier soul beasts. I once heard Father, Chen Long, say that deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, it was no longer forest, but a lake."

"The lake wasn't particularly large, and its water was crystal clear, like a paradise on earth."

The three exchanged glances. As the Grandmaster nodded, Flender and Zhao Wuji were both astonished. Liu Yi actually knew about this—just who was Chen Long?

Liu Yi continued, "As its name suggests, Father was fortunate enough to see it in Star Lake. Though it did not attack, that aura alone left Father without even a chance to catch his breath. Its body stood several hundred meters tall, a colossal creature with the head of a bull and the body of a python. Its entire body was azure, exceptionally dazzling and colorful."

"What was unexpected was that the Sky Azure Bull Python could speak human language. That was the hallmark of a hundred-thousand-year cultivation!"

Zhao Wuji shot to his feet, unable to believe what he had heard.

"Why have I never heard of this before?"

Liu Yi shot Zhao Wuji a glare. "There are plenty of things you don't know."

The Grandmaster said, "I never expected that senior to be your father. Very few people in the entire Soul Master world have ever been there, and even fewer have seen the Sky Azure Bull Python. Few people on the continent know of this. I only learned of it from that senior as well."

"Where is that senior now?"

Liu Yi gave a bitter smile. "He left ten years ago."

The Grandmaster sighed. "Ah, I never expected that senior also..."

Flender patted his shoulder. "Xiao Gang."

The Grandmaster looked at Liu Yi. "Liu Yi, I carefully reviewed the students' information. During this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, you didn't encounter any other dangers, did you?"

"None. Only Tang San was injured somewhat. As instructors, we feel rather guilty."

Zhao Wuji glanced at Liu Yi, then nodded. "Sigh, we were lucky this time. That kid Oscar obtained a thousand-year Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, while Tang San gained a Man Faced Demon Spider soul ring, around three thousand years old."

The Grandmaster's expression immediately stiffened somewhat. The Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent was one thing; it was rather suitable for Oscar.

But the Man Faced Demon Spider was different.

The Man Faced Demon Spider itself was known as a scourge of the Star Dou Great Forest. It was terrifyingly powerful, sinister, and cunning.

It was also extremely difficult to capture.

A cultivation of three thousand years was even harder to absorb. According to the limit he had set, this Man Faced Demon Spider had already surpassed Tang San's limit for his third soul ring.

"Then what happened?"

Zhao Wuji also put on a grieving expression. "Sigh, Tang San's back was pierced through by the Man Faced Demon Spider. He nearly died. Fortunately, Brother Liu Yi acted in time, and that was how he managed to keep his life."

The Grandmaster clenched his fists. Tang San was his direct disciple. If anything happened to him, what was he supposed to do?

"Thank you, Liu Yi."

"It was nothing."

The Grandmaster let out a long breath. Though he was deeply worried about Tang San, he could not watch over him all the time. If a Soul Master wanted to grow stronger, he had to venture out and temper himself at the edge of life and death. Only then could his strength improve.

How could a person's instincts and talent erupt without being pushed to the brink of death?

Just then, Liu Yi's expression changed slightly, and he turned to look into the distance.

"What is it?"

"Nothing. Excuse me for a moment."

Liu Yi stood up and left the room under the gazes of the others.

After he left, the three continued discussing the children.

Liu Yi walked out of Shrek Academy and arrived at a forest ten kilometers away from the academy.

"Ten kilometers, and you actually took three minutes!"

She Long walked over from the distance, his voice exceptionally cold.

"What's the hurry? Go on, what is it?"

She Long narrowed his eyes, then took out a letter from his Soul Guidance Device and tossed it over.

Liu Yi caught it with one hand and asked doubtfully as he looked at the envelope, "What is this?"

"This is..." She Long looked around. After making sure no one was nearby, he said indifferently, "This is a letter from the young lady. She asked me to pass along a message: return home as soon as possible."

Liu Yi smiled. That girl missed him.

They had gone through the wedding ceremony, after all. It was impossible for him not to miss her.

"In that case, I'll be leaving first, Senior She Long."

After speaking, Liu Yi turned, waved his hand, and headed back toward the academy.

After he left, another figure appeared beside She Long.

The two were practically inseparable, just like Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo.

The newcomer was Spirit Hall's elder, Pufferfish Douluo, Ci Xue.

Ci Xue's voice carried a hint of surprise. "She Long, why didn't you make a move?"

"Hmph, if I made a move, how would I explain it to the young lady?"

"Pope's order was for us to kill him. We don't dare disobey, but this brat is the Great Grand Elder's new son-in-law. If we touch him, we'll be the ones who die."

Ci Xue narrowed his eyes and turned to leave, but She Long grabbed him.

"Hey, hey, hey, Ci Xue, at least come up with something. This can't go on like this. We still need to give Pope an explanation."

Ci Xue said in a low voice, "There's nothing to consider in this matter. We can only abandon one side in order to protect ourselves."