Xiao Wu Complains? Time to Make a Run for It! In the Forest, They Meet Shrek Again! (Please keep reading!)

"BOOM—!!!"

Accompanied by a deafening crash.

The restaurant's entrance, along with the entire wall, was torn apart in an instant like flimsy cardboard!

A mountainous shadow blotted out the moonlight.

A pair of enormous eyes fixed on everyone inside the hall.

"This... this is..."

Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted. His remaining left hand trembled uncontrollably.

His voice was completely warped by overwhelming fear.

"The King of the Forest... the Titan Giant Ape?!

Why would it leave the Star Dou Great Forest and come to a town on the outskirts?!"

"What?!

The Titan Giant Ape?!"

Dai Mubai and the others instantly felt as if they'd fallen into an icy abyss, their faces ashen.

"Run!

Dai Mubai, take Oscar with you. Everyone, scatter and run!"

Zhao Wuji let out a despairing roar and forced the Soul Power remaining in his body into action. Seven Spirit Rings flashed wildly beneath his feet.

"I've lost an arm. I'm done for today!

I'll do my best to hold it back. Whoever can get away, get away!"

"No!

Teacher Zhao, we leave together!"

Tang San's eyes were bloodshot as he shielded Xiao Wu behind him.

The place where the fingers on his left hand had been severed began to seep fresh blood again, strained by his exertion.

"Bullshit!

You'll only be throwing your life away if you stay!

Get out of here!"

Zhao Wuji roared.

Just then, the Titan Giant Ape moved.

It ignored Zhao Wuji.

Its enormous hand stirred up a gale as it reached straight for Tang San and Xiao Wu!

"Its target... is us?!"

Tang San's heart shook. His right hand shot toward the Hidden Weapon at his waist, his eyes filled with madness.

"If you want to touch Xiao Wu, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

"Brother!

Don't!"

Seeing Er Ming move with such unrestrained fury, Xiao Wu was terrified out of her wits.

She knew better than anyone that Er Ming had only come looking for her after sensing her presence.

But if Tang San really provoked Er Ming with a Hidden Weapon,

then in Er Ming's current volatile state, he would absolutely slap the already gravely wounded Tang San into a pulp!

Xiao Wu suddenly broke free from behind Tang San, shoved him aside, and shouted:

"Brother!

You all need to leave!

It's after me!

If you stay, you'll only die for nothing!"

"Xiao Wu!

What are you doing?!

Come back!"

Tang San's eyes bulged with fury. He steadied himself and lunged to grab her.

But the Titan Giant Ape was far too fast. Its enormous black hand instantly engulfed Xiao Wu.

"ROAR—!"

With a heaven-shaking roar, a gale sprang up.

The terrifying pressure pinned the already gravely wounded Tang San, Zhao Wuji, and the others in place.

Even moving a finger was impossibly difficult.

"Xiao Wu—!!!"

Tang San could only watch as the giant hand lifted Xiao Wu away. He let out a desperate, heart-wrenching howl.

In midair,

Huang Yan watched with interest as Tang San suffered helplessly among the ruins of the restaurant below.

The smile at the corner of his mouth grew wider.

"Tsk, tsk. How moving."

Huang Yan toyed with a wisp of golden flame at his fingertips, his tone dripping with mockery.

"But Tang San, you couldn't even protect your own fingers. What makes you think you can protect your Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast little sister?"

In midair,

Huang Yan looked down from above.

He'd originally planned to keep enjoying Tang San's despairing, heartbroken expression.

But Xiao Wu, held in the Titan Giant Ape's palm, suddenly leaned close to the giant ape's ear.

"Er Ming, don't worry about them for now!"

Xiao Wu lowered her voice and spoke urgently:

"There was a man using golden flames just now. He's extremely dangerous!

I revealed my presence to drive him away.

He might still be hiding nearby. Find him quickly!"

At Xiao Wu's words, the Titan Giant Ape froze.

"Roar?"

It let out a low rumble.

Then its eyes blazed with a terrifyingly savage light.

It abruptly lifted its head and began looking around.

It was clearly searching for someone!

"Hmm?!"

In midair, Huang Yan's face changed abruptly as he prepared to enjoy the show.

He keenly sensed the Titan Giant Ape's murderous gaze sweeping rapidly toward the spot where he was concealed!

"Damn it!

That accursed rabbit actually dared to snitch!"

Huang Yan cursed inwardly, and the mocking smile vanished without a trace.

He might be arrogant, but he wasn't foolish enough to pick a fight right now with the King of the Forest, who was on the verge of exploding with rage.

"You're lucky. I'm done watching this show!"

Huang Yan didn't hesitate for a moment. His wings snapped open behind him.

"Whoosh—!"

Without even tossing out a parting threat, Huang Yan turned into a concealed streak of light and shot toward another part of the Star Dou Great Forest.

As soon as he entered the forest,

Huang Yan immediately concealed his Soul Power fluctuations and presence completely, afraid the giant ape would lock onto him.

This was one of Huang Yan's own abilities as well.

The night was deep, and the Star Dou Great Forest lay utterly silent.

After a long while, once he was sure that the terrifying pressure of the Titan Giant Ape had completely receded and Xiao Wu had been taken away, Huang Yan finally emerged from the shadows.

"That damn rabbit. You're lucky you ran fast."

Huang Yan brushed the fallen leaves off his clothes and curled his lip.

"Whatever. The important thing comes first.

I'll find a suitable Spirit Beast and get my Spirit Ring."

Huang Yan flashed through the Star Dou Great Forest, searching for prey.

However, he hadn't been searching for long

when the rustle of footsteps and low voices suddenly came from behind some nearby bushes.

Huang Yan raised an eyebrow, leapt into the crown of a towering tree, concealed his presence, and looked down from above.

When he saw who had arrived, a flicker of surprise crossed Huang Yan's eyes, quickly replaced by deep mockery.

They were none other than the battered survivors from Shrek Academy!

Thick bandages wrapped the stump of Zhao Wuji's arm. His face was livid as he led the way at the front.

Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, and his severed fingers were bandaged. Like a crazed beast, he kept urging everyone onward.

Dai Mubai and the others were supporting Oscar, whose hand had been severed. Every one of them was injured, exhausted, and terrified.

"Teacher Zhao, please, hurry up!

Xiao Wu's been gone for so long. I'm afraid she..."

Tang San's voice was hoarse, his eyes red with anxiety.

"Shut up!"

Zhao Wuji growled irritably, his remaining left hand clenched tight.

"I already agreed to go crazy with you, so keep your eyes open!

Take a look at the state we're in: one cripple and two wounded!

If we run into a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, we'll all be buried alongside that girl!"

Dai Mubai sighed as well and patted Tang San on the shoulder:

"Xiao San, calm down.

Everyone's risked their lives coming in here with you. We've done all we can."

Up in the treetops,

Huang Yan watched the ridiculous scene below and couldn't help letting out a cold laugh. He muttered under his breath:

"I was wondering who was reckless enough to be here. Turns out it's this pack of cripples."

Huang Yan folded his arms, his eyes full of amusement.

"No need to guess. Tang San can't let go of that rabbit, so he insisted on chasing after her.

The people from Shrek are idiots too. They're nearly dead already, yet they actually followed him in here to throw their lives away.

What a touching tale of brotherly devotion."