Seven Sages and Tang San

After receiving the message from Little Fatty, He Qiang and the others did not hesitate. They immediately rose and headed for Shrek Academy.

By coincidence, Ning Fengzhi arrived at Shrek Academy not long after the Shrek Seven Devils had finished their exhibition match against Flender and Zhao Wuji.

Less than half an hour after learning of Little Fatty's message, Chen Long, Fan Yihuang, Li Hong, Qi Xiaomin, Zheng Bei, He Qiang, and Wang Haochen had already gathered outside Shrek Academy.

Before long, Little Fatty, who had been waiting for them, hurried out and led them into Shrek Academy.

"How is it?" Chen Long asked through mental transmission.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lost more than half its members, and Ning Fengzhi has already left. Ning Rongrong left with Ning Fengzhi as well. There is still no news from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Grandmaster and Liu Erlong are on their way there. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing have already returned to the Star Luo Empire. Tang San has not left yet, but he should also set out for the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow," Little Fatty recounted everything that had happened.

"How about this? Let's go see Tang San first and talk to him about the current situation," He Qiang said. "Watch what you say later. Try not to reveal too much unnecessary information about the future."

Before long, the group arrived at Tang San's residence. Little Fatty stepped forward and knocked on the door. A voice from inside said, "Come in." Little Fatty then opened the door, and all eight of them entered.

Tang San was standing in the room with his head lowered, seemingly lost in thought. When he saw the group, he froze slightly and said, "Why are you here?"

"Long time no see, Tang San. I hope you've been well," He Qiang said as he stepped to the front of the group.

"You recognize me?" Tang San asked.

"Of course," Li Hong said. "We already heard about the changes in your appearance. Besides, we came specifically to find you."

"What do you want with me?" Tang San asked with a slight frown.

"Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night—where does the jade beauty teach the flute?" He Qiang said slowly.

"Twenty-Four Bridges still remain; waves stir in the moon's reflection, and the cold moon is silent," Chen Long said with a smile.

"You are..." Tang San's expression changed abruptly.

"Just as you think," He Qiang said with a smile and a nod. "We have long admired the great name of the Tang Sect of Bashu as well."

Watching Tang San's shifting expression, He Qiang's gaze gradually turned solemn. "We came this time in the hope of joining forces with you."

"Join forces?" Tang San said nothing more, but the look in his eyes made his suspicion unmistakable.

"You needn't be so guarded," He Qiang said. "We come from the same world. The difference is that you came from the Tang Sect and possess the Tang Sect Ultimate Arts, while we came from the same sect, one founded upon the Great Prophecy Art. You may call us the Seven Sages. Originally, however, we were known as the Ten Sages. It is simply that three people are not here right now."

"The Great Prophecy Art?" Tang San questioned again.

"That's right." He Qiang nodded. "Simply put, the Great Prophecy Art means knowing the past and foreseeing the future; understanding all beneath the heavens and comprehending every corner of the world."

"If you possess such an ability, why do you need to join forces with me? And what do you want to join forces with me to do?" Tang San asked two questions in succession.

"Though the Great Prophecy Art is heaven-defying, it has its limitations." He Qiang shook his head. "We can learn the futures of others, but we cannot see the future after we intervene. With us as variables, everything becomes uncertain. That is why we hope to join forces with you. With you and the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils helping us, I believe we will have an easier time achieving our goal."

"As for our purpose in joining forces with you, in the short term, it is to overthrow Bibi Dong's rule over Spirit Hall and support someone else in her place," Chen Long said. "In the long term, we have only one goal—Level 100 Godhood!"

"Level 100 Godhood?" Tang San had already been immensely shocked upon hearing that the group before him wished to overthrow Bibi Dong, but when he heard the words Level 100 Godhood, his shock deepened even further.

"Yes." He Qiang nodded. "Gods truly exist in this world. Our goal is that boundless eternity, just like those Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts that chose to take human form."

"I told you before that we have spies within Spirit Hall," Li Hong said. "Now we can tell you that those so-called spies are actually our companions. They include Xie Yue and Yan."

"You want them to become Spirit Hall's new masters?" Tang San asked with a slight frown.

"Of course not." Qi Xiaomin shook her head. "We cannot tell you the specifics for now."

"This time, we only came to extend a gesture of goodwill. As for whether you choose to join forces with us, we will wait for your answer." He Qiang smiled faintly. "Lastly, let me give you a piece of advice."

"Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo have already led a team to the Star Dou Great Forest. Against two Title Douluo who possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, even the two kings of the forest will be powerless to turn things around. If you do not want to be heartbroken, make your preparations carefully." As He Qiang spoke, he gave the others a signal. At once, everyone except Little Fatty left the room and departed Shrek Academy without looking back.

"Fatty, do you think they can be trusted?" After a moment of silence, Tang San suddenly asked.

"I've dealt with them quite a bit over the past five years." Little Fatty thought for a moment before replying, "At least in terms of character, they are decent people and worth befriending."

"I understand." Tang San nodded. "Go out first. Let me have some quiet."

Little Fatty did not ask further questions. He turned and left the room.

"The Great Prophecy Art? The Seven Sages?" Tang San lowered his head in contemplation. After a long while, he raised his head again, his eyes filled with determination, wisdom, and profundity.