Shrek Goes Their Separate Ways

The struggle for the throne of the Star Luo Empire had always been cruel. To ensure that the empire's ruler possessed enough power to suppress all under heaven, every prince had to fight to the death for the throne. The one who lived ascended; the dead were eliminated. Nothing could be more brutal.

Thus, the brothers Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi had been taught from childhood that "the victor becomes king, while the defeated must die."

But Dai Mubai understood that he was at a clear disadvantage. Whether in age, Soul Power cultivation, or even the age and cultivation of his partner Zhu Zhuqing, he fell far behind his elder brother Dai Weisi. He knew that if he remained in the Star Luo Empire, he would never defeat Dai Weisi. That was why he had fled the empire.

Originally, Dai Mubai had Zhu Zhuqing, his extraordinarily gifted fiancée. If they joined forces, they might not have lacked the strength to fight.

But now, because of what had happened before, Zhu Zhuqing had left him as well...

With only Dai Mubai left alone, how could he face Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, that married couple?

Going back meant death. His only path to survival was to remain in the Heaven Dou Empire, to remain at Shrek Academy.

Flender knew this. Dai Mubai knew it even better.

After a long silence.

"Mubai," Flender finally said, his voice somewhat hoarse. "What are your plans from now on?"

Dai Mubai fell silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Zhao Wuji standing behind Flender.

"Teacher Zhao," he said, "would you be willing to take me in?"

Zhao Wuji was slightly startled.

Dai Mubai continued, "I want to cultivate under you. Your Martial Soul is the Great Vajra Bear, a Strength Type