Golden Dragon Emerges, Resentment Takes Root

Shrek Academy, Dean's Office.

Flender leaned back in his large office chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk. Behind his crystal glasses, his sharp gaze, through the window, was precisely fixed on two figures walking towards the dormitory area on the tree-lined path in the distance— Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"A twelve-year-old Soul Elder at level thirty-two, with Man Faced Demon Spider Martial Soul... and another little girl, also at level thirty-two, with Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul and astonishing combat instincts..."

Flender muttered to himself, a gleam of light, as if he'd discovered Gold Soul Coin, on his lips. "For a small place like Nuoding City to produce such a talent? What incredible luck!"

As a Soul Douluo, his senses were incredibly sharp. He had been secretly observing Tang San and Xiao Wu since they were enrolling in school.

"Such a genius is a waste in a regular class! We must recruit him into our Seed Team!" Flender made up his mind instantly.

Although Shrek Academy's student body has improved in recent years, top geniuses remain scarce, resulting in mediocre performance in the Continental Tournament. The appearance of Tang San and Xiao Wu has given him even more confidence in achieving a breakthrough in the tournament two years later, no, six years later.

With that thought in mind, Flender no longer hesitated. He straightened his robes and said to the assistant teacher waiting outside the door, "Go and call those two new Work-Study Student, Tang Chi and Xiao Wu, to my office. Tell them the dean has something to discuss with me."

A moment later, there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

Tang San and Xiao Wu walked in one after the other. Tang San's expression was calm, but there was a hint of vigilance deep in his eyes. Xiao Wu curiously looked around the spacious but somewhat "frugal" office, and finally her gaze fell on the middle-aged man behind the desk who wore glasses and looked somewhat shrewd.

"Dean Flender, you wanted to see us?" Tang San bowed slightly, his manners impeccable, his voice calm.

"Hmm, sit down." Flender gestured to the chair opposite him, a smile he thought was friendly (but to Tang San it looked more like a weasel eyeing a fat chicken). "Tang Chi, Xiao Wu, welcome to the Shrek Academy. I am Dean Flender."

The two sat down as instructed. Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes. "Dean Flender, what brings you here?"

Flender adjusted his glasses and smiled, "No need to be nervous. I called you here because I noticed your talent. A twelve-year-old Soul Elder is top-tier even at the Shrek Academy."

Tang San's heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself that the dean was indeed well-informed. He replied calmly, "Dean, you flatter us. We just have a little talent."

"Oh, you're too modest." Flender waved his hand, leaned forward slightly, and his tone became more formal. "I'll just say it directly."

Shrek Academy selects its most promising students every year to form Seed Team, which undergoes the most rigorous training. The ultimate goal is the All-Continent High-Level Soul Master Elite Tournament two and six years from now. I believe you two are qualified to join it."

His gaze swept over the two men, focusing on Tang San: "The Seed Team will enjoy the best resources from the academy, including Mimicry Cultivation Environment, one-on-one guidance from senior mentors, and... a certain quota of auxiliary cultivation pills. Of course, the responsibility is also heavy, requiring far more effort than ordinary people. So, are you interested?"

Upon hearing "top-tier resources" and "elixirs," Xiao Wu's eyes lit up immediately, and she eagerly replied, "Interested! Of course I'm interested! Dean Flender, if we join the Seed Team, will we get delicious carrots... oh no, I mean even better cultivation resources?"

Flender's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, but he maintained his smile, "Of course, the academy will never shortchange any talented student in terms of resources."

In the old days, given Flender ' stinginess, it would have been impossible for him to provide much resource support for his students.

But now, ever since Yu Yunyao researched a large number of medicinal formulas to aid cultivation and officially started selling various pills that had no side effects to aid cultivation or enhance Soul Power, which student wouldn't provide these good things for their own seed team? If you don't use them, others will, and how can you possibly compete with them in the competition?

However, these resources are limited. Obtaining more resources comes at a price. For students with powerful families behind them, their families often have to cover at least half of the cost. Those without such families must sign an agreement to remain at the academy after graduation, or treat it as a loan to be repaid gradually after graduation.

Tang San didn't answer immediately. He pondered for a moment, then looked up at Flender, his gaze sharp. "Dean, thank you for your high regard. But I'd like to know, does joining the Seed Team require us to pay any additional price? For example, signing some kind of contract that requires us to serve the academy for many years after graduation?"

He knew full well that there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially when dealing with a seemingly "shrewd" dean like Flender. He carried the burden of a blood feud, and his future was full of uncertainties; he could not be easily bound by a contract.

A hint of admiration flashed in Flender's eyes. This kid was meticulous, unlike a twelve-year-old. He laughed and said, "Don't worry, Shrek Academy is a legitimate academy, regulated by the Federal Martial Soul Hall Education Department. They won't engage in those forced indentures."

Seeded team members enjoy normal resources; in return, they only need to represent the college in competitions and uphold its honor during their studies. Their future after graduation is entirely up to them. Of course, if a student chooses to stay on as a teacher or service staff after graduation, the college naturally welcomes them and offers additional benefits. However, things are different if they want more.

Hearing this answer, Tang San felt slightly relieved. He glanced at Xiao Wu, who was eager to try, and then thought of his father Tuoba Xi's instructions and Huyan Lian's ever-present threat.

Shrek Academy might indeed be a place where he can temporarily settle down and quickly improve his strength. And the resources of the Seed Team are exactly what he urgently needs.

"Since the Dean is so sincere, we are willing to join." Tang San finally nodded. At the same time, he changed the subject, took out a sealed letter from his pocket, and handed it over with both hands. "In addition, before I left, my father had a letter instructing me to personally deliver it to the Dean."

"Oh? And your father is...?" Flender took the letter with some surprise. When he saw the unique Tuoba Family crest wax in the lower right corner of the envelope, his expression changed slightly. He quickly opened the letter and began to scan it.

The more he read, the more his brows furrowed. In the letter, Tuoba Xi explained Tang San's true identity (his illegitimate son) in concise language, as well as his Twin Martial Souls (only mentioning the Man Faced Demon Spider, omitting the Crimson Gold Dragon) and his astonishing talent of Innate Full Soul Power.

It also points out Tang San's current situation—he is being hunted down by his wife, Huyan Lian, and hopes that Flender can protect Tang San out of consideration for their past friendship, allowing him to grow up safely at the Shrek Academy.

"Huyan Lian ...that crazy woman!" Flender put down the letter, rubbed his temples, and felt a headache coming on. He did owe Tuoba Xi a small favor when he was young, but he also knew the power of the Huyan Family and how troublesome Huyan Lian was. Taking in Tang San was tantamount to directly getting involved in the Tuoba Family's internal strife, and might even offend the Huyan Family!

He raised his eyes and gazed intently at the ordinary-looking but exceptionally calm and composed young man before him. Innate Full Soul Power! No wonder that old codger Tuoba Xi valued him so much, even going so far as to push such a huge problem onto him. This talent was indeed worth the risk!

Risk and opportunity coexist... Flender's mind raced as he weighed the options.

Protecting Tang San would certainly offend Huyan Lian, but if he could be nurtured into a talent, Shrek Academy might gain a powerful ally in the future, and even establish a closer relationship with Tuoba Xi through Tang San.

Moreover, it would be contrary to Flender ' educational philosophy of "collecting monsters" to shut out such a genius out of fear of risk.

After a long pause, Flender took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes. He looked at Tang San, his tone becoming serious and solemn. "Tang San, I've read your father's letter. I know your situation."

Upon hearing the real name "Tang San," Tang San's body trembled slightly, and Xiao Wu also widened her eyes in surprise, but she wasn't too astonished, clearly knowing Tang San's real name as well.

Flender continued, "The matter of Huyan Lian is indeed troublesome. But on the Shrek Academy's territory, the Huyan Family has no right to do as they please! Although I, Flender, am only the academy's dean, since I promised your father to protect you, I will definitely keep my word!"

He stood up, walked to the window, his back to the two, and said in a deep voice, "From this day forward, you, Tang San, are a core member of the Shrek Academy's Seed Team! The academy will provide you with the best training environment and protection. As for your identity and the secret of your Martial Soul, no one else will know them except me. Within the academy, you will still be ' Tang Chi '."

He turned around, his gaze fixed intently on Tang San: "But I have one condition. You must become stronger as soon as possible! Show your true value! Shrek Academy doesn't raise trash. Your revenge will ultimately be yours to take. What the academy can do is protect you from the storms before you've fully grown."

Upon hearing this, Tang San was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. There was gratitude for Flender's promise, the weight of his own situation, and an intense thirst for power. He stood up, bowed deeply to Flender, and said firmly, "I will forever remember Tang San Dean's kindness and protection! I will live up to the Dean's expectations, cultivate diligently, and acquire the power of revenge as soon as possible!"

Xiao Wu jumped up as well, patting her chest and saying, "Don't worry, Dean! I will also work hard to cultivate and help my brother... help Tang San fight the bad guys!"

Looking at the young couple before him, Flender nodded inwardly. Although the road ahead was fraught with peril, this indomitable spirit was an essential quality for becoming a strong person.

"Alright! Remember what you said today." Flender's smile returned. "Go on, this afternoon I will personally arrange for you to enter the Seed Team training program. I will inform you of the specific training plan and resources later."

"Thank you, Dean!"

After Tang San and Xiao Wu bowed again, they left the dean's office.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Flender sat back down in his chair, let out a long sigh, and muttered to himself, "Tuoba Xi Tuoba Xi, you really know how to give me a hard time... But, Innate Full Soul Power... this investment is worth the gamble!"

Shrek Academy's backyard, a dedicated training ground for mimicry.

Dean Flender pushed up his crystal glasses, his small eyes gleaming with a shrewd calculation mixed with barely concealed excitement.

Before him stood seven young men and women, young in years but with remarkable presence. They were the Seed Team of the Shrek Academy, which he had painstakingly assembled— Dai Mubai, Li Qingshan, Lu Ziqi, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the newly joined Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"Ahem!" Flender cleared his throat, trying to adopt the serious dean's demeanor. "From today onwards, you seven are Shrek Academy's hope for the next, no, the year after that, the All-Continent High-Level Soul Master Elite Tournament! The academy will provide you with the best resources and the most rigorous training! The goal is, at the very least, to squeeze into the top eight!"

The top eight! Upon hearing this goal, apart from the newcomers Tang San and Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai and the others all had a burning fighting spirit in their eyes. They knew that the top eight of the Continental Elite Tournament were almost monopolized by Tianxing, Martial Soul, Federation Soul Engineer, and the Five Elements Academy with its profound foundation.

Shrek Academy has a short history and limited foundation, so to be able to squeeze into the top eight is definitely a glorious achievement worthy of being recorded in the academy's history! Since its inception, Shrek Academy has only participated in four tournaments, but each time it has basically been outside the top ten, with only one instance of breaking into the top ten.

That time, Shrek Academy achieved a commendable ninth place. It was ten years ago, and that year Shrek Academy produced an outstanding genius, Qin Ming, Martial Soul the Blazing Wolf. At the age of 24, he broke through to the Soul King, which enabled him to lead the Shrek Team to a ninth-place finish.

However, in the class that followed, the previous class, Shrek Academy failed to recruit students with sufficient talent and fell to outside the top 20.

Flender's gaze lingered on Tang San and Xiao Wu for a few extra seconds. These two newcomers were indeed incredibly talented. A twelve-year-old Soul Elder at level thirty-two was a top genius anywhere.

"Alright, let's get to know each other. From now on, we'll be partners fighting side by side." After saying that, Flender put his hands in his pockets and walked to the side, seemingly supervising, but actually already plotting how to get more resources from these "precious darlings"... no, how to get them more resources.

The team members began to introduce themselves. As the captain, and also the oldest and most Cultivation Level (fifteen years old, a forty-first-level Soul Ancestor), Dai Mubai naturally exuded a certain arrogance. He was tall, with long, flowing blond hair, and his sinister eyes swept over everyone, clearly lighting up when he saw Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu was already charming and adorable, lively and agile, making her stand out among the group of boys. Dai Mubai, a womanizer by nature, saw her and habitually put on what he thought was a dashing smile, speaking in a flippant tone, "New Xiao Wu? You're really pretty. If you ever have any trouble in the academy, just mention my name Dai Mubai!"

Upon hearing Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu's eyebrows shot up immediately. She hated this kind of frivolous guy the most and retorted without hesitation, "Who's your sister? Stop trying to get close! Mind your own business!"

Dai Mubai was always the one who had the final say in the academy; he had never been humiliated like this by a girl, especially in front of his underlings. His face darkened, and his tone turned cold. "Little brat, you've got quite the temper. Do you know who I am?"

"I don't care who you are!" Xiao Wu, hands on her hips, showing no sign of backing down.

Seeing the atmosphere become tense, Tang San frowned slightly, stepped forward, shielding Xiao Wu behind him, and calmly looked at Dai Mubai: "Captain Dai, Xiao Wu is young and speaks frankly, she meant no harm. We are all teammates, and we will have to get along in the future, why ruin our harmony over a little quarrel?"

Tang San's intention was to avoid trouble; he was new to the area and didn't want to cause any problems. However, his calm yet aloof attitude seemed like a silent provocation to Dai Mubai —a newcomer dared to stop him?

Dai Mubai chuckled, his gaze sweeping over Tang San before settling on Xiao Wu, a look of ill intent on his face. He deliberately lowered his voice, but it was enough for everyone around to hear. "Heh, quite protective of her, huh. Kid, is this girl your sweetheart? Not bad taste, just a bit fiery, but... I like fiery tempers."

These words were clearly insulting. Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed red with anger, and she was about to retaliate. Tang San's eyes also turned cold instantly. The shadow of his mother being insulted and himself being hunted down surged into his mind. The other party's flippant and insulting words were like a spark splashed into an oil drum.

"Apologize." Tang San's voice was icy cold, and a chilling aura emanated from his body.

Dai Mubai was taken aback when Tang San dared to speak to him like that. He was stunned for a moment, then became furious. "Apologize? Who do you think you are, to deserve an apology from me? A newcomer who thinks he's something special? Looks like I need to teach you a lesson so you won't know who's in charge at the Shrek Academy!"

Before he finished speaking, a strong white light suddenly erupted from Dai Mubai's body, and a deep tiger roar sounded. His body expanded in a circle, white hair covered his body, and "king" lines appeared on his forehead. Four soul rings, two yellow, one purple, and one violet, swirled up! The powerful soul sect's pressure crushed directly towards Tang San!

"White Tiger, possess me!"

Dai Mubai actually made a move!

"Boss Dai!" Oscar and Ma Hongjun exclaimed, wanting to dissuade him but not daring to. Li Qingshan and Lu Ziqi also frowned, feeling that Dai Mubai had gone too far, but due to his established power, they did not stop him immediately.

Xiao Wu was shocked and furious, and was about to activate her Martial Soul to help, but Tang San grabbed her arm.

"Brother!" Xiao Wu exclaimed anxiously.

"I'll do it myself." Tang San stared at Dai Mubai, his eyes growing even colder. The other party's repeated provocations, especially the insults against Xiao Wu, had crossed his bottom line. He understood that in this place, backing down would only embolden the other party! Only strength could earn respect!

"Man Faced Demon Spider, Possessed!"

Tang San let out a low shout, and a dark light flashed, revealing a hideous Man Faced Demon Spider phantom behind him, with three Soul Ring —two yellow and one purple—rising up! Although the Soul Power Level was nearly ten levels lower, the cold and violent spider aura actually rivaled Dai Mubai's White Tiger pressure, showing no sign of being at a disadvantage!

"Hmph! Level 32 and you dare to be arrogant? First Soul Skill, White Tiger Body Protection Barrier!" Dai Mubai sneered disdainfully, his First Soul Ring lit up, white light gathered around his body, greatly increasing his defense. At the same time, he pounced on Tang San like a tiger unleashed from its cage! He planned to finish the battle quickly and crush this ignorant newcomer with his absolute strength!

"Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!" Tang San shifted his feet, his figure flickering like Gui Mei, narrowly avoiding Dai Mubai's attack. At the same time, he swept his hands to his waist, and several cold lights silently shot towards Dai Mubai's vital joints! It was the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons — the Bone-Piercing Nail!

"Hmm? Hidden Weapon?" Dai Mubai, with his rich combat experience, sensed the danger, but Tang San's Hidden Weapon weapon technique was too tricky and unpredictable, and extremely fast. He was almost unable to dodge it!

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!" His body swelled again, his muscles bulged, and his strength, defense, and attack power surged instantly! Dai Mubai completely ignored the Hidden Weapon, and his tiger claws, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, frantically attacked Tang San.

The difference in levels was real. Dai Mubai was, after all, Soul Ancestor, and his Martial Soul was of extraordinary quality. With the enhancement of the White Tiger Vajra Transformation, his attacks were like a storm.

Although Tang San managed to hold on with his superb agility and Hidden Weapon skills, ordinary Hidden Weapon such as Bone Piercing Needle and Willow Leaf Blade daggers only made a clanging sound when they struck Dai Mubai's solid White Tiger Body Protection Barrier before being deflected, proving to be unable to break through his defenses.

Tang San was repeatedly struck, his body covered in bloody scratches from the tiger's claws, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. His situation was extremely precarious.

Dai Mubai, still intending to teach Tang San a lesson rather than kill him, saw that Tang San was showing signs of defeat and slightly eased his attack, coldly shouting, "Kid, admit defeat now, apologize to me, and this matter will be over!"

However, in the instant his momentum faltered, a sinister glint flashed in Tang San's eyes! This was the opportunity he had been waiting for! With a flick of his wrist, a dark, uniquely designed crossbow silently appeared in his hand— the Godly Zhuge Crossbow! Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger!

The moment the mechanism clicked, an inconspicuous Jade Pendant on Dai Mubai's chest suddenly burst forth with a strong white light, and a thick light shield instantly opened up, enveloping his entire body!

Bang bang bang bang--!

Sixteen poisoned crossbow bolts slammed into the light barrier, producing a teeth-grinding impact! Dai Mubai's trigger-activated Level 5 Defensive Soul Tool successfully blocked this deadly sneak attack, but judging from the violent fluctuations and flickering of the light barrier, its power was clearly considerable.

Dai Mubai was stunned at first, then filled with shock and anger. He never expected Tang San to be so ruthless, using such a deadly weapon when he had held back! "You're courting death!" he roared in fury.

Facing the enraged Dai Mubai, Tang San's expression turned grim. He unleashed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to their fullest extent, barely dodging the meteor shower. At the same time, he activated his First Soul Skill, "First Soul Skill, Tough Spider Web!" A giant spider web, shimmering with an eerie light, shot towards Dai Mubai, attempting to hinder his movements.

"Break!" Dai Mubai unleashed a punch, and the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave erupted, tearing the spider web apart. The level difference was too great, and Tang San's Soul Skill had limited effect on him.

"Second Soul Skill, Silk Differentiation!" Tang San gritted his teeth, and the shattered spider web suddenly transformed into countless fine yet tough spider silks, Entanglement around Dai Mubai's legs as if they were alive.

"Annoying!" Dai Mubai's body shone with white light, and his Soul Ancestor- level Soul Power erupted, easily severing the spider silk. He didn't slow down and instantly closed in on Tang San, his fist covered in white light slamming hard into Tang San's crossed arms as he blocked!

"Bang!"

Tang San was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into a large tree. He felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. His arm bones were in excruciating pain, as if they were about to shatter.

"Brother!" Xiao Wu cried out anxiously, wanting to rush forward to help, but was stopped by Ma Hongjun and Oscar.

"Xiao Wu, don't be impulsive! The dean is here!" Oscar advised. Although he also felt that Dai Mubai had gone too far, he was also unhappy about Tang San's underhanded tactics.

Ma Hongjun chuckled and said, "Sister Xiao Wu, women shouldn't get involved in men's fights. Boss Dai knows what he's doing."

"Let me go!" Xiao Wu struggled desperately, her heart filled with anxiety as she watched Tang San being beaten until he vomited blood.

Flender watched from a distance, his brow furrowed, hesitating whether to intervene. On one hand, he felt that Dai Mubai had indeed gone too far, but Tang San's underhanded tactics clearly indicated he wasn't a good person either.

On the other hand, he also felt that it was good for the newcomer to experience some setbacks and hone his skills, and he also wanted to see where Tang San's limits were.

On the training field, Tang San was already in grave danger. Dai Mubai's attacks were becoming increasingly fierce, with each punch and kick containing the power to shatter stone.

Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill internal energy was rapidly depleted, and many bones in his body were on the verge of cracking. Intense pain and humiliation burned his nerves like poisonous fire.

The helpless look in his mother Tang Miao's eyes as she lay in a pool of blood... Hu Huyan Lian's arrogant and resentful face... Tuoba Xi's helpless words, "I have no choice in the matter"... and Dai Mubai's attack filled with contempt and murderous intent... all these images intertwined, completely igniting the hatred and violence that had been suppressed in his heart for so long!

"Why... why does everyone have to force me! Why do they all have to bully us!" Tang San roared inwardly, his consciousness blurred by injury and rage. Just as Dai Mubai's powerful White Tiger Blazing Light Wave was about to strike his chest, and everyone thought he was about to be severely injured—

"Roar--!"

A Dragon Roar's roar, seemingly from the ancient Primordial Era, filled with boundless majesty and power, suddenly erupted from the depths of Tang San's throat! It wasn't the hiss of the Man Faced Demon Spider, but a true dragon's roar!

Buzz--!

An indescribable, scorching, domineering, and noble power, like a dormant volcano, suddenly awakened from the depths of Tang San's heart.

His right sleeve ripped open instantly, and his entire arm expanded and deformed at a visible speed. His skin was covered with a layer of fine and hard crimson-gold dragon scales, and his five fingers transformed into ferocious Dragon Claw, exuding a terrifying aura that could tear everything apart!

Even more astonishingly, outside of his three Soul Ring —two yellow and one purple—a blurry, illusory Soul Ring, seemingly formed from pure golden light, appeared out of thin air! Though illusory and uncertain, it exuded a chilling Dragon Might's might!

"What?!" Dai Mubai's pupils shrank drastically. He sensed a deadly threat from that Crimson Gold Dragon Claw! This was not the power of the Man Faced Demon Spider at all!

However, before he could react, Tang San, who had completed his regional Dragon Transformation, had eyes that were already bloodshot, filled with a violent and Destruction desire!

Tang San let out a long-suppressed roar, his right arm suddenly swelled and deformed, covered with crimson-gold dragon scales, and transformed into a ferocious Dragon Claw claw, with an Primordial Era and majestic aura sweeping out!

"Fourth Soul Skill, White Tiger Meteor Shower!" Alarm bells Dai Mubai's mind, and he launched his strongest area-of-effect attack without hesitation! Countless dazzling white orbs of light hurtled towards Tang San like meteors!

However, after Dragon Transformation, Tang San's speed and strength underwent a qualitative change! He swung his Dragon Claw, continuously shattering the incoming light orbs, his figure as fast as lightning, braving the meteor shower as he charged towards Dai Mubai!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The two instantly clashed! Tiger claws and dragon fists collided violently, Soul Power shockwaves exploded continuously, the training ground cracked, and dust billowed everywhere!

Dai Mubai pushed the White Tiger Body Protection Barrier and White Tiger Vajra Transformation to their limits, unleashing a fierce and unparalleled punch; Tang San, relying on the strength of his Dragon Transformation body and his unpredictable non-synchronous technique, unleashed a sharp and ruthless claw attack! Within just a few breaths, the two had already exchanged five or six deadly blows!

With each collision, Dai Mubai felt his Blood Essence surge, the power emanating from the Dragon Claw actually suppressing his White Tiger power! Even more terrifying was that the dragon Dragon Claw contained an Artistic Conception to shatter everything, making his protective barrier teeter on the brink of collapse!

"Snap!"

Finally, after yet another head-on collision without any fancy moves, Dai Mubai's White Tiger Body Protection Barrier shattered! He let out a miserable groan as his ribs cracked, and he flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the wall, spitting out blood, and losing consciousness.

Quiet!

A deathly silence!

Everyone was stunned by this reversal and Tang San's bizarre Dragon Transformation transformation.

Tang San was breathing heavily, his Dragon Claw slowly recovering, and a strong sense of weakness washed over him. He looked at the unconscious Dai Mubai, his eyes filled with a mixture of pleasure and coldness.

Quiet!

A deathly silence!

Everyone stared in disbelief at Tang San, whose right arm had transformed into Dragon Claw, whose body radiated terrifying Dragon Might, and who appeared as if Divine Descent!

Xiao Wu covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief. Oscar and Ma Hongjun turned pale with fright.

Li Qingshan and Lu Ziqi were also horrified. Even Flender, who had been calm and collected in the distance, suddenly stood up straight, his eyes wide open behind his glasses!

"Twin... Twin Martial Souls?! And this... what kind of power is this?!" Flender's heart was filled with shock! He never expected that Tuoba Xi had sent not a troublesome person, but a world-shaking monster!

Tang San was breathing heavily. His Crimson Gold Dragon Claw slowly returned to its original state, and the illusory Golden Soul Ring disappeared. An extreme sense of weakness washed over him; that brief burst of power had almost drained all his Soul Power and Spiritual Power.

He looked at the unconscious Dai Mubai, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, but more so a cold, gratifying satisfaction after venting his anger.

He steadied himself, his gaze sweeping over the shocked crowd before finally settling on Xiao Wu's worried face. He forced a smile and said, "Xiao Wu... you're alright now."

After saying that, his vision went black, and he collapsed backward due to exhaustion. Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward to support him.

Flender appeared on the field instantly, first checking Dai Mubai's injuries, his expression grave. The injuries were severe, but not Life- threatening.

He glanced deeply at the unconscious Tang San, then said sternly to Li Yusong and Lu Qibin who had rushed over, "Old Li, Old Lu, quickly take Mubai for treatment! Oscar, Ma Hongjun, help Tang San back to rest! No one is allowed to spread what happened today! Anyone who violates this rule will be expelled from school!"

His voice was sterner than ever before. Everyone felt a chill and quickly agreed.

Flender watched Tang San's retreating figure being helped away by Xiao Wu and Oscar, his feelings extremely complicated. He was overjoyed to have discovered a peerless genius, worried about the trouble that this genius would bring, and even more shocked by the never-before-seen power of the Crimson Gold Dragon... Shrek Academy would probably never be able to remain peaceful again because of this kid's arrival.

The feud between Dai Mubai and Tang San has now been established, creating an irreparable rift within the future seed team.