Bibi Dong Declares War! Xue Di's Alluring Charm, Full of Appeal!

"Interesting."

Bibi Dong gripped the evolved Rakshasa Demon Scythe, feeling its pulse as it thirsted for blood, and a smile curled at the corners of her lips.

The sense of frustration from before had vanished into thin air.

She turned her head to look at Qian Renxue, who had been standing at the foot of the steps the entire time.

"Xue'er."

This call was uncharacteristically lacking its usual sternness, carrying instead a hint of high spirits.

"The list has only reached ninth place, and it already offers rewards of this caliber."

"If we could take advantage of the momentum to seize Skywater City..."

The ambition in Bibi Dong's eyes burned without restraint.

"You are to organize the troops of the Elder Hall immediately and accompany me to Skywater City."

"This piece of fat must be swallowed by Martial Soul Hall."

Watching Bibi Dong's look of absolute certainty, Qian Renxue's brows furrowed slightly.

She did not agree immediately, but instead shook her head calmly.

"No."

The smile on Bibi Dong's face froze, and the scepter in her hand struck the ground with a heavy thud.

"What did you say?"

"Mother, you are being too impatient."

Qian Renxue looked directly into Bibi Dong's eyes, her tone calm yet firm:

"The great battle at Jialing Pass is imminent, and the main forces of both the Heaven Dou and Star Luo empires are gathering."

"To divide our troops to attack the unfathomable Skywater City at a time like this is a major taboo."

"Besides..."

Qian Renxue paused, her gaze drifting toward the sky outside the hall.

"Tang San's name has not appeared yet."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Bibi Dong's newly ignited enthusiasm.

That's right.

Tang San.

That brat from Shrek, the guy who had ruined her plans time and time again.

His Seagod Trident had not yet appeared on the list.

Since her Rakshasa Demon Scythe was only ninth, Tang San's divine artifact would undoubtedly rank higher than hers.

The reward would definitely be just as strong, if not stronger.

If they were to rashly provoke that Neuvillette, whose depth they couldn't even fathom, and something unexpected happened on Tang San's side, Martial Soul Hall could easily find itself attacked from both sides.

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, her chest heaving violently a few times.

Though she was fanatical, she was not stupid.

As a Pope who had ruled Martial Soul Hall for many years, she knew how to distinguish between what was urgent and what was secondary.

"You are right."

Bibi Dong closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the fanaticism had faded, replaced by a deep, calculating look.

"Dealing with the two great empires first is the fundamental priority."

"As for Skywater City and Tang San..."

She tightened her grip on the demon scythe.

"Once the battle at Jialing Pass decides the fate of the world, I will deal with them personally."

Outside Skywater City, deep in the woods.

Within the Shrek Academy camp, the atmosphere was oppressive to the extreme.

"What did you say?!"

A roar startled the birds in the forest.

Tang San gripped Ma Hongjun's shoulders so tightly that he nearly crushed the man's shoulder blades.

His eyes were instantly bloodshot, and his usually refined and handsome face now looked somewhat ferocious.

Ma Hongjun grimaced in pain, but he dared not cry out.

He knew this was his last chance.

If he didn't shift the blame, and if the fact that he—a "monster" genius—had not only lost his dignity as a man but also lost Xiao Wu was laid out on the table, Tang San would definitely skin him alive.

"Third Brother... you have to stand up for me..."

Ma Hongjun was a mess of snot and tears, wailing in a truly miserable fashion.

He clutched his bloodied and mangled crotch, his body curled up on the ground like a boiled shrimp.

"The Grandmaster and I went there in good faith to discuss an alliance with them."

"We thought that since we are all part of the righteous path in the spirit master world, we should help one another."

"But that Shui Bing'er from Skywater Academy..."

Ma Hongjun sobbed, his eyes flickering as he began to weave the most vicious lies:

"The moment she heard we were from Shrek, her expression changed instantly."

"She called the Grandmaster a fraud who deceives the world and claimed that we Shrek people are nothing but a bunch of rabble."

"I couldn't take it, so I argued with her for a bit."

"And then... then she attacked me directly and crippled me..."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's evil eyes erupted with fury, and he slammed a fist into a nearby tree.

With a loud crack, the tree, thick as a man's embrace, snapped in two.

"How utterly insulting!"

"Do they really think there's no one left in Shrek?!"

Oscar was also flushed with rage; he conjured a Recovery Sausage in his hand, intending to give it to Ma Hongjun, but the sight of Ma Hongjun's gruesome state made him hesitate.

"Third Brother, let's storm in there!"

"When has our Shrek ever suffered such humiliation?!"

Tang San ignored the clamor of the others.

His chest heaved violently as he forcibly suppressed the rampaging internal energy of his Mysterious Heaven Skill.

He was more concerned about someone else.

"Where is Xiao Wu?"

Tang San's voice was hoarse.

"Xiao Wu... wasn't she with you when you went there?"

"Where is she now?!"

At the mention of Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun's body stiffened noticeably.

But he quickly continued to spin his web of lies.

"Xiao Wu... Xiao Wu was captured by them!"

Ma Hongjun raised his head, his face full of resentment and feigned grief:

"That Shui Bing'er said their City Lord loves collecting all sorts of rare and exotic beasts."

"She said Xiao Wu is pretty, so she captured her... to be a... a concubine for that Neuvillette fellow."

BOOM—

A terrifying killing intent erupted, centered on Tang San.

The surrounding Blue Silver Grass turned pitch black in an instant, twisting and growing wildly like countless venomous snakes waiting to devour their prey.

A concubine?

Neuvillette?!

How dare they!

"She also said..."

Seeing that Tang San was on the verge of exploding, Ma Hongjun decided to go all in and add the final spark:

"She said you, Tang San, are nothing but a piece of trash who can't even protect his own woman, so what right do you have to dominate the continent."

"If you want her back, you have to kneel at the entrance of the City Lord Mansion and beg her!"

"YOU ARE SEEKING DEATH!!!"

Tang San roared at the sky, his voice filled with boundless murderous intent.

The Seagod Trident mark on his forehead glowed brilliantly, and he looked like an Asura descended upon the world.

A dragon has its reverse scales, and those who touch them must die.

Xiao Wu was his reverse scale.

Skywater City had not only harmed his teacher and brother, but they dared to covet his lover and even humiliate him to this extent.

This was no longer a simple feud.

This was a fight to the death!

"A fine Skywater City, a fine Neuvillette, a fine Shui Bing'er!"

Tang San gritted his teeth, each word sounding as if it were being squeezed out from between them.

"Since you are seeking death, then I shall grant your wish!"

At this very moment.

Skywater City Lord Mansion, backyard.

It was not as tense as the outside world imagined; instead, it exuded an air of laziness and luxury.

Inside the spacious room, incense curled in the air.

Neuvillette reclined halfway on a soft couch, his long, silver-white hair draped loosely, adding to his unrestrained nobility.

Xue Di was currently curled up on his lap like an obedient cat.

That stunning face, which usually struck fear into the hearts of countless soul beasts in the Far North, was now flushed, her eyes and brows brimming with lingering passion.