Tang San's First Failed Show-Off, and He Wanted a Second?

Tang San's First Failed Show-Off, and He Wanted a Second?

The next second, he was already a meter up in the air.

"Thunderous Strike!"

His second spirit skill activated. The scythe in his hand crackled with electricity as he hurled it forward.

"Crackle—!"

Chain lightning struck the tall grass, instantly scorching the entire patch black.

The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent hiding within was naturally exposed as well.

Its speed had clearly slowed, and the flesh beneath its skin twitched continuously.

Gu Xuan had shocked the entire snake numb.

"Fire Scythe Sweep!"

With a flick of Gu Xuan's right hand, the Scythe of Shadows instantly shifted into its first form.

Blazing fire howled as a crimson flash of flame shot forth.

"Boom—!"

As soon as the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, still reeling from the lightning, came into contact with the raging flames, small explosions erupted across the surface of its body.

The intense pain made it writhe without end.

It tried to ease the pain coursing through its body that way.

However, its violent movements set the surrounding grass and trees ablaze.

The flames on its body only burned more fiercely.

Though the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent looked utterly miserable at that moment—

"Bang—!"

Just then, Zhao Wuji fiercely stomped on the ground.

As the third spirit ring around him lit up—

The Thousand-Year Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake's body suddenly stiffened, and its speed dropped drastically.

It was Zhao Wuji's third spirit ring skill, Gravity Enhancement.

Immediately afterward, Zhao Wuji's fourth and fifth spirit rings lit up at the same time.

His body abruptly sprang into the air.

When he came down again, guided by the fourth spirit ring skill, Position Tracking—

He landed directly in front of the Thousand-Year Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake.

Gravity Compression activated at the same time.

No matter how slippery the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was—

Before Zhao Wuji's overwhelming Soul Power, it had no room left to maneuver.

Zhao Wuji reached out with his bear paw, seized the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent by the head, and lifted it before him.

With his other hand, he flicked the fleshy crest on its head.

Faced with the Great Strength Vajra Bear's brute force, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was knocked unconscious by that single flick.

A smile spread across Zhao Wuji's face.

Then he pulled a short blade from his waist and handed it to Oscar.

"Better not delay. Do it."

"This spirit ring is yours."

"We did it!"

Everyone showed delighted expressions.

This trip to the Star Dou Great Forest had gone exceptionally smoothly.

Only Xiao Wu, standing amid the group, wore an odd expression.

Her face had even gone slightly pale.

Gu Xuan, standing beside her, naturally noticed.

Of course, he knew why Xiao Wu reacted this way.

It was naturally because she herself was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast Incarnation.

As for the others, their attention was all on the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

No one noticed Xiao Wu's unusual state.

Oscar excitedly accepted the short blade.

At that moment, the thousand-year spirit beast before him was like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

His third spirit skill was within reach, and he was so excited that even his hands trembled slightly.

Raising the short blade, Oscar was just about to strike.

Then, a somewhat hoarse voice suddenly barked out—

"Wait!"

Immediately afterward, two figures shot out from the direction the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent had flown from earlier.

They then appeared before the Shrek group.

One was old and one was young, both women.

The older woman looked to be in her sixties or seventies, with a head full of white hair.

Though she was advanced in years, she appeared exceptionally vigorous.

She held a three-meter-long Serpent Cane in her right hand, while six spirit rings rose and fell around her body.

Beside the old woman stood a beautiful young girl.

The girl had short hair cut to her ears and looked about sixteen or seventeen.

She wore a neat fitted outfit that tightly outlined her already well-developed figure.

Her dark brown eyes were fixed firmly on the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent in front of Oscar.

She held a Serpent Cane as well, though hers was shorter than the old woman's.

"Meng Yiran!"

Gu Xuan, who was familiar with the story, naturally knew—

This girl had to be Meng Yiran.

The old woman was her grandmother, Chao Tianxiang.

"Spirit Sage?"

Chao Tianxiang's expression changed when she saw Zhao Wuji.

This was only the outer region of the Star Dou Great Forest. Why was there a Spirit Sage here?

Her heart immediately sank. She knew she likely would not get her way today.

"Is there something you need?"

Zhao Wuji's voice was cold.

Chao Tianxiang gave a light cough, making her expression appear more natural and gentle.

Only then did she speak softly.

"Respected Spirit Sage, hello. You cannot give this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to that child."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on Oscar, whose face was full of bewilderment.

At that moment, ten thousand wild horses galloped through his heart.

What the hell was this supposed to be?!

He had been just about to kill the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent and absorb his third spirit ring.

Yet at such a crucial moment, this happened.

Zhao Wuji gave Oscar a look, signaling him to wait.

Then he turned to the old woman and frowned.

"Why?"

By now, Chao Tianxiang had recovered somewhat.

"Because we discovered this snake first and began hunting it before anyone else."

"Otherwise, why would we have tracked it all the way here?"

Zhao Wuji sneered inwardly at those words.

You say it's yours, and that makes it yours?

"Look at the abdomen of this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. There are two wounds there."

"They were inflicted by my cane earlier. There are wounds beneath its wings as well."

Chao Tianxiang promptly added,

"My granddaughter has just reached Level 30 and urgently needs this spirit ring."

"As you can see, she inherited my Weapon Spirit, the Serpent Cane."

"High-grade snake-type spirit beasts are the best fit for her."

Zhao Wuji lowered his head and looked toward the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's abdomen.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Sure enough, just as the old woman had said, there really were such wounds.

Chao Tianxiang looked at Oscar, with a faint trace of anger on her face.

She knew very well how important a good spirit ring was to a spirit master on the verge of advancing.

It had been almost within reach, only for something to go wrong.

Chao Tianxiang was calculating matters in her own mind as well.

The Thousand-Year Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake was now in Zhao Wuji's hands.

Making him give it up would not be easy.

But she was certainly unwilling to simply give up like this.

After pondering for a while, Chao Tianxiang revealed a faint smile.

"How about letting these two children spar and decide who gets the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent based on their strength?"

"What do you think?"

Zhao Wuji spread his hands, wearing a helpless expression.

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that cannot be done as you wish."

"This disciple of mine is a Support Food System Spirit Master. He cannot spar with your granddaughter."

"Teacher Zhao, how about I fight in Oscar's place?"

Just then, Tang San, who had only recently climbed back up from the ground, suddenly spoke.

Most absurdly, his face was still bruised and swollen.

The ridiculous sight immediately amused the rest of Shrek.

Tang San had failed at showing off the first time, and he still wanted a second try?