Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent

Although they could not make a move now, with Zhao Wuji present and Ye Liuyun no weakling himself.

Tang San believed that as long as he had the chance, killing a Soul Elder with his Hundred Variations of Hidden Weapons would not be difficult.

"Since that's the case."

Tang San turned sideways and made way, a stiff smile returning to his face as though the chilliness from moments ago had never existed.

"Get some rest early."

"We're heading to the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow. Don't be late."

Ye Liuyun gave Tang San a deep look.

With the experience of an adult, how could he fail to notice how strange Tang San's change in attitude was?

Ye Liuyun said nothing. Taking Xiao Wu's hand, he left directly.

This was destined to be a sleepless night.

The Shrek group split into two camps.

Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai gathered together, wildly mocking Ye Liuyun for "showing off" and acting "high and mighty."

Off to the side, Ning Rongrong wiped away tears and swore that she would have her family teach Ye Liuyun a lesson.

Meanwhile, Tang San sat alone by the window, using the moonlight to wipe down the Silent Hidden Arrow in his hands again and again.

The cold metallic gleam reflected the chill in his eyes.

The Star Dou Great Forest was filled with danger.

If they encountered some powerful Spirit Beast and an "accident" happened, that would be perfectly normal, wouldn't it?

Early the next morning.

As dawn was just beginning to break, everyone gathered at the entrance to the town.

The atmosphere was awkward to the extreme.

There were no pleasantries and no conversation.

Ye Liuyun and Xiao Wu stood on one side, eating breakfast.

The other six from Shrek stood on the other side, communicating with their eyes.

Zhao Wuji emerged with a yawn. Seeing the two distinctly separated groups, he frowned but said nothing.

"Everyone here? Move out."

"Our destination is the Star Dou Great Forest."

The group set off once more.

A stifling silence filled the air.

Tang San walked in the middle of the group, his gaze occasionally sweeping toward Ye Liuyun's back at the front while his fingers lightly rubbed the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges.

As for Ye Liuyun, his hands were in his pockets and his steps were light.

The Star Dou Great Forest.

Ancient trees towered overhead, blocking out the sky and sun.

This was paradise for Spirit Beasts and a forbidden zone for humans.

Every inch of air was filled with a primitive, savage aura.

"Stop."

Zhao Wuji raised a hand, and the group halted in a somewhat open clearing within the forest.

"Everyone, recover your condition and stay alert."

Oscar immediately began chanting, producing sausage after sausage.

"I Have a Big Sausage!"

With an eager smile, he handed the sausages to Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others.

"Come on, come on. These restore stamina. Fresh out of the oven, still hot."

However, when he reached Ye Liuyun, his steps paused. The smile on his face instantly vanished, replaced by an expression of businesslike indifference laced with mockery.

"Oh, what a pity."

Oscar shrugged and spread his hands.

"I just happened to use up all my Soul Power. An expert as powerful as Ye surely doesn't need such low-grade supplies, right? Besides, you wouldn't think much of them anyway."

After saying that, he turned and walked away. He even deliberately winked at Ning Rongrong, as if seeking credit.

See? I helped you vent your anger.

Ning Rongrong proudly raised her chin and gave Oscar an approving look.

Xiao Wu was so angry that she wanted to speak, but Ye Liuyun stopped her.

Leaning against a tree, Ye Liuyun watched Oscar's smug, petty expression without the slightest ripple in his heart. If anything, he found it somewhat amusing.

In a primeval forest where they could die at any moment, they were still playing such childish isolation games?

Ye Liuyun lightly touched the ancient tree behind him with his fingers, causing several Blue Silver Grass vines to grow out and slowly absorb its life force.

A vast, cool essence of vegetation flowed into his body through his fingertips, instantly washing away his fatigue.

Just then.

"Hiss—"

A faint yet urgent sound of something cutting through the air came from nearby.

Zhao Wuji gave a warning.

"Something's coming!"

Zhu Zhuqing swiftly leaped upward and landed on a tree branch. Her cool voice rang out.

"It seems to be a flying snake, but it cannot fly very high. It can only move forward at around three meters above the ground. There is a fleshy crest on its head, larger than its head itself and blood-red in color. Its tail is unusual, shaped like a fan. It is roughly six to eight meters long."

Zhao Wuji's gaze sharpened.

"It's a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent! Judging by its size and the color of its crest, it should have over a thousand years of cultivation. Oscar, your luck has arrived!"

"Quick! Stop it!"

Tang San immediately took command.

"Mubai, intercept it from the front! Fatty, suppress it from the air! Zhuqing, harass it from the flank! I'll control the field!"

The six Shrek students moved swiftly, coordinating seamlessly.

Blue Silver Grass wove into a net, the White Tiger Intense Light Wave sealed off its movements, and the Phoenix Fire Line forced its route.

Ye Liuyun did not move.

Since they were excluding him, he had no interest in forcing himself on them.

He merely watched quietly, like a spectator.

It had to be said that Tang San was truly skilled at commanding.

Before long, the slippery Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was tightly bound by Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, and Dai Mubai slapped it unconscious onto the ground.

"Got it!"

Oscar excitedly pulled out a dagger and was just about to stab it into the serpent's head and absorb its Spirit Ring.

"Stop!!"

A fierce shout came with the sound of air being torn apart.

An old woman and a young girl darted out of the forest, blocking Oscar's path.

The elder held a Serpent Cane. Her hair was entirely silver, and her eyes were sinister.

The girl wore fitted battle clothes and gripped a short staff. She was beautiful, though her features carried a sharp edge.

Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, one half of Gaishi Longshe.

And her granddaughter, Meng Yiran.

"We discovered and hunted this serpent first! The wound on its abdomen is proof!"

Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang pointed at the Snake Body, her tone calm.

There were established rules in the Spirit Master world: whoever discovered prey first had the claim to it, and no one else could interfere while it was being hunted.

Otherwise, in a place as perilous as the Star Dou Great Forest.

Who could say whether the other side had come for the Spirit Beast or to rob and kill?

The slightest carelessness could lead to a great battle.

That was why no one could interfere when another party was hunting a Spirit Beast.

Zhao Wuji lowered his head and examined the abdomen of the Cockscomb Phoenix Serpent in his hand.

Sure enough, just as the old woman had said, there was indeed such a wound.

But so what? Anything Shrek Academy had set its sights on belonged to Shrek Academy.

Zhao Wuji gave a cold smile, his tone carrying a trace of threat.

"May I ask this senior's esteemed name?"

Snake Granny introduced herself.

"I wouldn't dare. This old woman is Chao Tianxiang. My friends in the Spirit Master world think highly of me and gave me the title Snake Granny. My husband is Meng Shu, known as the Dragon Duke."

"We came to the Star Dou Great Forest this time to find a suitable third Spirit Ring for our granddaughter."

"And how should I address you?"

Zhao Wuji's expression darkened. He was no newcomer to the Spirit Master world.

Naturally, he had heard of the renowned Gaishi Longshe couple.

It was said that their Martial Soul Fusion Skill could even stand against a Title Douluo.

They were not people he could afford to provoke.

"I am Zhao Wuji."

Chao Tianxiang also did not wish for conflict, so she gave him ample respect.

"So you are the Immovable Bright King, famed throughout the Spirit Master world."

"Since neither of us is new to the Spirit Master world, then according to the established rules, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent should be given to me."