The Seven Monsters of Shrek Lost Their Heads

"Wah—"

As Qin Chuan stepped off the soul train and truly disappeared into the distance, the emotions Tang Ya had been holding back finally broke loose.

"Xiao Ya, you don't need to take that man's words to heart." Bei Bei didn't know how to comfort Tang Ya either, after all, what that man said about the Tang Sect matched perfectly with what the Tang Sect had always done in the past.

For a sect to endure long-term stability, the foremost requirements were ample funds and cultivation resources—neither could be lacking.

Before the emergence of Soul Tools, Tang Sect Hidden Weapons had been the mainstream of the continent; even the armies of the three great empires procured them for equipment.

But once Soul Tools appeared, everything changed. The Tang Sect's hidden weapon business plummeted, and now even the Tang Sect's original site had been forcibly occupied by the Iron Blood Sect. Tang Ya, as the sect master, was nothing more than a leader with no followers.

Tricking a newcomer like Huo Yuhao was fine, but trying to recruit Qin Chuan into the Tang Sect? Not a chance.

Ten thousand years ago, the Martial Soul Hall was destroyed by the Tang Sect's ancestor, Tang San. Now, both Shrek Academy and the remnants of the Tang Sect were Qin Chuan's enemies.

Just now, outside Shrek City, Qin Chuan had a hundred percent certainty of eliminating all three of them. It wasn't that Qin Chuan had a merciful heart—it was simply that these people's cultivation levels were too low, completely unable to grant Qin Chuan a high-return Snow Hatred Value.

"Xiao Ya laoshi... Senior Brother, what that man said..." Huo Yuhao was completely stunned. Was this the world of soul masters? How was it so different from what he had imagined?

"Little Junior Brother, you don't need to take that man's words to heart. Our Tang Sect is not as worthless as he claimed." Bei Bei could only say this much.

But as he spoke, he had no confidence at all, because everything Qin Chuan had said was the truth.

The Tang Sect had long since forgotten its original purpose as the times evolved, and the same went for Shrek Academy.

The train slowly departed toward Shrek Academy; what had just happened was merely a brief interlude along the way.

For Tang Ya, who was determined to revive the Tang Sect, this was a heavy blow. But for Qin Chuan, it was immensely satisfying.

A sect that should have already decayed dared to dream of rekindling its flame? Thinking back ten thousand years later, when the Tang Sect secretly sold weapons to the two empires that had fled overseas, utterly failing in their duty as citizens—two soul-guided shells landing on their heads was a light punishment.

If there was any force in Shrek City that could stand shoulder to shoulder with Shrek Academy, it was a mysterious organization called the "Soul Hall," founded three years ago.

The Soul Hall had always been dedicated to combating Evil Soul Masters, fighting to defend the continent's peace. Privately, they had declined every recruitment attempt from the three great empires without exception. The reason they set their headquarters in Shrek City was simply to avoid unnecessary trouble within the borders of the three empires, since Shrek City was independent of them.

"The decoration is pretty good." Qin Chuan stepped into the Soul Hall, looking around at the exquisite furnishings, many details of which bore the shadow of the Martial Soul Hall.

"Why aren't you staying properly at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy? What suddenly made you think of coming to see me?"

"I missed you."

Bibi Dong rolled her eyes. "Cut the act. If you've got something to say, say it."

"The plan to hunt Shrek can begin."

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up after hearing this. "Not bad—I didn't waste three years holding back. Tell me your plan."

"The plan officially starts one year from now. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament will be held in Star Luo City, and you've already been lying low in Shrek City for three years. How's your relationship with them?"

"Not too good, not too bad. Whenever an Evil Soul Master appears, we cooperate with the Shrek Supervision Group. Over these three years, we've dealt with quite a few Evil Soul Masters hiding across the continent. After all, their existence has already become a serious threat to you and Xiao Xue. Even if it weren't for myself, I would still eradicate them completely."

"Of course, I'm not an Evil Soul Master—I'm just someone from ten thousand years ago, I don't belong to this era at all." Bibi Dong added as an afterthought.

"Next, I'll personally take action against those people from Shrek Academy. Mom, you just need to cover for me and handle the cleanup."

"You? Can you manage?" Bibi Dong asked doubtfully.

"A man can't say he can't manage."

"Such a little rascal. You're only eleven and you dare call yourself a man?" Bibi Dong ruffled Qin Chuan's head, then leaned in and whispered slyly, "How are things going with Meng Hongchen? I heard from Xiao Xue's letter that you two already settled things a year ago. When will you let me, your mother, take a look and meet my future daughter-in-law?"

"Damn! Old sis sold me out!"

He had never told Bibi Dong about this, afraid that his scatterbrained mother would get the wrong idea and want to meet her ahead of time.

He had guarded against everything except a thief in his own home.

"One year from now, we'll represent the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament. You'll see her then."

"Good. I'll wait."

Qin Chuan flipped his wrist, and a pale golden longsword inexplicably appeared in his right hand.

"Why are you pulling out the Angel Sword?" Bibi Dong asked, puzzled.

Qin Chuan didn't answer. He walked to the highest point of the Soul Hall building and opened a window just a crack.

From here, it faced directly toward the gates of Shrek Academy.

Today was Shrek Academy's enrollment day. Qin Chuan could vaguely see a stream of people flowing endlessly before the gates.

Qin Chuan channeled his soul power into the sword's blade. The golden tip traced in the void, and soon, under Bibi Dong's watchful gaze, eight small golden characters were vividly engraved in midair.

Bibi Dong said with interest, "Interesting. This is a blatant provocation."

"Back then, you killed thirteen inner court disciples of Shrek Academy and shook the entire continent. Today, I want them to know that the debts their ancestors owe are theirs to repay."

Qin Chuan swung his sword. The eight golden characters pierced through the void, speeding toward Shrek Academy, followed by a glaring streak of sword light.

Shrek Academy, East City Gate.

"This is this year's Tang Sect exempted student, Huo Yuhao. I'll be responsible for bringing him into the academy."

"Senior Brother Bei is too polite. Since he's someone you brought, there's nothing to doubt. Little one, welcome to Shrek Academy."

After briefly pulling themselves together, Bei Bei and Tang Ya led Huo Yuhao into Shrek Academy as a Tang Sect exempted student.

"Little Junior Brother, once you enter Shrek Academy, you must cultivate diligently. Although you've already absorbed a hundred-year soul ring and broken through to level eleven soul power, there will be a freshman test for you in three months. If you fail it, even as a Tang Sect exempted student, you'll be mercilessly eliminated. Time is tight—I hope you can seize the opportunity." Bei Bei patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, placing great hopes on this little junior brother.

"I understand, Senior Disciple." Huo Yuhao nodded with firm resolve, tightening his grip on the Sky-Covering Cloud Jade hanging from his chest.

This object constantly helped Huo Yuhao regulate the blocked meridians within his body. When he cultivated yesterday, he discovered that practicing the Mysterious Heaven Skill in conjunction with the Sky-Covering Cloud Jade multiplied his cultivation speed several times over.

Before long, seven enormous statues came into view on either side of the covered bridge.

The first was a tall, handsome man with double pupils—clearly Huo Yuhao's ancestor, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai.

"This one before us is the leader of the first generation Shrek Seven Monsters, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai, also the ancestor of the White Tiger Duke bloodline. I hear there's a direct descendant of that line in this year's intake."

"Next is Sausage Douluo Oscar, and the third is our Tang Sect's ancestor, Thousand-Handed Douluo Tang San."

The three stopped before Tang San's statue. Tang Ya's eyes shimmered with longing, while Bei Bei's fists clenched involuntarily, deeply stung by Qin Chuan's earlier words.

Huo Yuhao raised his gaze. The moment his eyes met Tang San's, the Sky-Covering Cloud Jade on his chest flashed with a streak of black light.

"Shhh—"

At that very moment, a golden sword light tore across the sky.

Bei Bei, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Ya only sensed a flash of cold light as the heavens were dyed gold for an instant.

Before they could react, a Shrek Academy disciple in dark green robes behind them raised a trembling finger toward the sky.

"Look... what is that!"

The three looked up. The next second, their pupils contracted, their expressions shocked to the extreme.

"Ten thousand years of blood debt, settled this day."

Eight characters blazed in the sky, every stroke carrying an unmatched aura of slaughter.

The commotion quickly drew attention. From the direction of Sea God Island, multiple figures shot into the air.

"What's happening?"

"This academy has been nothing but trouble lately."

"That is..."

"Ten thousand years of blood debt, settled this day." Xuan Zi read each word aloud, his face growing darker by the second.

"Who is it! If you have the guts, show yourself. Skulking in the shadows—what kind of skill is that?"

Xuan Zi's voice spread across the land, rapidly reaching the entire city. Yet no one answered.

Shrek City fell into an eerie silence. No one spoke.

The next second, a crackling sound came from below.

Fine grains of sand and stone fell from above, landing on Bei Bei's head. He looked up, his eyes widening in terror as he hastily dragged Tang Ya and Huo Yuhao away.

Tang San's massive head crashed down, smashing a deep crater into the ground.

Huo Yuhao broke out in a cold sweat, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

Tang Ya's face lost all color. Staring at the fallen head of Tang San, the Tang Sect ancestor she had just revered, a wave of despair surged in her heart as her fists clenched tightly.

At the same time, the heads of Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing also tumbled down.

Chaos erupted within the academy. The colossal stone statues hit the ground with thunderous tremors, leaving craters of varying sizes covered in spiderweb cracks across the earth.

Many Shrek Academy students, including the newly enrolled, were deeply shaken by the scene. An uproar broke out on the spot.

Xuan Zi's face was ashen, his breath ragged and heavy. "Investigate! Find out who did this—no matter what it takes!"