Entering Star Dou Great Forest, Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent!

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, Zhao Wuji roused everyone, full of energy.

Leaving the town, everyone quickened their pace involuntarily, their faces brimming with barely suppressed excitement.

However, there were two exceptions: Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.

Yesterday, after they regained consciousness, Shen He had presented these two troublemaking brothers with a major "stay in school on probation" package, warning them that any further trouble would result in their immediate expulsion from Shrek Academy.

After being scolded by Shen He, both of them immediately became well-behaved.

Although Zhao Wuji felt indignant on Dai Mubai's behalf, he was also helpless and could only shake his head.

Shen He's meaning was very clear: Shrek Academy does not tolerate double standards, nor does it condone those who apply them.

If they listened to him obediently, they could continue at Shrek Academy.

But if they spouted any more nonsense about mediocrity being the inability to cause trouble, both teachers and students would have to get out of Shrek Academy.

Dai Mubai was so scared that he didn't even dare to breathe loudly. He knew that once he returned to the Star Luo Empire, his elder brother would definitely skin him and turn his hide into a tiger-skin rug.

Before long, a lush green scene came into view, like a green ocean, the air filled with a refreshing scent that lifted the spirits.

The trees on the periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest towered into the clouds. Forest paths were hard to find, and only the rustling of leaves could be heard, obscuring most of the sunlight.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji quickly stopped everyone, repeatedly emphasizing safety precautions.

Oscar took out the Recovery Sausage and Detoxifying Small Sausage he had prepared in advance, giving one of each to everyone.

Due to the increase in the Soul Ring's age, both sausages were effective if eaten within forty-eight hours.

Then, Shen He took the lead, clearing the way, while Zhao Wuji brought up the rear, and the group stepped into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

As soon as she entered the forest, Xiao Wu was like a frolicking rabbit, hopping and skipping, her face full of smiles, not feeling afraid at all.

Zhao Wuji shook his head, but there was nothing he could do, since she wasn't running around randomly.

As for Shen He, his eyes held a hint of playfulness as he scanned the wild rabbits that were scurrying away, startled by their footsteps, wondering how many of them were relatives of Xiao Wu, the "rabbit spirit."

But he found it a bit strange. When Xiao Wu saw these rabbits, her eyes seemed to instinctively glance at their heads. What did that mean?

Suddenly, a rapid rustling sound broke the silence, and everyone became alert. The sound grew closer and closer, so fast it was as if something was flying.

Zhu Zhuqing, light on her feet, quickly darted up a tree and, focusing her eyes, said, "There's a flying snake, not high, only about three meters off the ground, with a blood-red crest on its head and a tail like a fan."

Great Master Yu, upon hearing this, quickly asked, "How long? What color are the wings?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked closely and replied, "The wings are light red, and the length is about six to eight meters."

Great Master Yu, upon hearing this, rejoiced, "Haha, this is a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, a rare find in a thousand years! Judging by its length, its cultivation is at least between thirteen hundred and eighteen hundred years. Oscar, you're in luck, kid! This snake's Soul Ring should bring you a good Soul Skill!"

Oscar's heart bloomed with joy upon hearing this.

Zhao Wuji then spoke, "Listen up, everyone! Stick to the original plan, prepare for battle!"

But the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent seemed to sense the danger. With a flap of its wings, it darted away, covering more than ten meters in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji's expression darkened, and his third Soul Ring lit up, instantly using a powerful force to pin the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to the ground.

Although it could no longer fly, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's speed was still astonishing as it twisted its body along the ground, trying to escape.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji's fourth and fifth Soul Rings flashed simultaneously, the fourth Soul Ring accurately trapping the snake.

Immediately afterward, his body followed, and with a light flick of the snake's crest, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent fell to the ground in a daze.

"Little Ao, quickly absorb the Soul Ring."

Oscar took out a short blade and made a few gestures at the snake's head, just as he was about to strike.

Suddenly, another "hissing" sound came from not far away.

It was a pink snake, its body shrouded in a pink mist. Wherever it passed, flowers and plants withered, and even the ground showed long, black marks, obviously corroded by its potent toxins.

"Thousand-Year Soul Devouring Charm Snake? It can spew smoke with strong aphrodisiac and corrosive effects, and its toxins are even more potent in this regard," Great Master Yu said in fear.

"If you absorb its Soul Ring, it should provide your Martial Soul with a corrosive ability."

"The Soul Devouring Charm Snake is the natural enemy of the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. Even if this Soul Devouring Charm Snake is of the same age as the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, it can still easily hunt the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent."

As Great Master Yu explained, the Soul Devouring Charm Snake contracted its body, then used its tail to propel itself like a spring towards Great Master Yu.

At the same time, it spat a thick pink mist towards Zhao Wuji, who posed the greatest threat to it.

Zhao Wuji originally wanted to rush forward, but he didn't dare to risk confronting the Soul Devouring Charm Snake's terrifying poisonous mist and could only dodge away for the time being.

"You think I'm an easy target?! Let me show you Great Master Yu's skills!"

Great Master Yu, having leveled up to Soul Elder, was clearly feeling himself. Seeing the Soul Devouring Charm Snake flying towards him, he not only didn't dodge but even summoned Luoshanpao to meet it.

He raised his hand, and the first Hundred Year Soul Ring on his body flew out, attaching itself to Luoshanpao.

"Farting like thunder, earth-shattering Luoshanpao."

Luoshanpao let out a low roar, and a hurricane-like sound of inhaling air rang out.

Its already fat belly expanded at an alarming rate, looking like an enlarging ball.

Luoshanpao's clear blue eyes suddenly lit up, and its round body suddenly bounced up, with a thunderous boom instantly erupting in the air.

Accompanied by that roar, a yellow ball of light was suddenly released.

The Soul Devouring Charm Snake was indeed fast. After all, it was capable of hunting Phoenix-tail Crested Serpents. Even if its speed was slightly slower than the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, it was still neck and neck.

However, the consequence of being fast was that it became very difficult to brake.

And precisely because the Soul Devouring Charm Snake was in the air, no matter how it moved, it couldn't change its direction of travel.

According to Gari's normal hunting method, he would fly directly towards the prey's head, then bite down and inject venom, leaving them no chance to resist.

However, Luoshanpao's attack method was unique. Its butt was facing the enemy, which resulted in a clever outcome.

The Soul Devouring Charm Snake's pointed head went straight into Luoshanpao's rear.

Luoshanpao's chrysanthemum was attacked, and its pig body suddenly shook violently, unable to hold back any longer.

In the next instant, the Soul Devouring Charm Snake's thin, long body actually inflated like a balloon.