Tang San Really Was a Terrible Teammate!

Clear Sky Sect

A petite, graceful figure followed Er Ming back into the main hall.

The young girl had long pink-blue hair cascading down her back, eyes as bright as stars, and skin fairer than snow. Even dressed in simple fitted clothes, she could not conceal her breathtaking beauty.

She was Wang Dong'er, the little princess of the Clear Sky Sect, cherished like a jewel by Da Ming and Er Ming.

"Big Dad, Second Dad."

Wang Dong'er blinked her large eyes and looked curiously at the two elders who usually spoiled her endlessly.

"Why did you call me back so urgently? Did something happen?"

Da Ming looked at the girl before him, a trace of complexity flashing through his eyes. Then he cleared his throat and spoke seriously.

"Xiao Qi, we called you back because there's something we need to tell you."

"Didn't we originally plan to send you to register at Shrek Academy in a few days?"

"Mm-hmm, that's right."

Wang Dong'er nodded obediently.

"Ahem..."

Da Ming coughed twice awkwardly, his gaze darting about.

"Well... we won't be going to that Shrek Academy for now."

"Ah?"

Wang Dong'er froze, her little face full of confusion.

"We're not going? Why? Then where am I supposed to go to school?"

"Uh... about that..."

Da Ming paused, seemingly choosing his words.

"We're planning to send you to another Shrek Academy."

"Another... Shrek Academy?"

Wang Dong'er was even more bewildered.

"There are... two Shrek Academies?"

"What exactly is this other Shrek Academy?"

Faced with Wang Dong'er's questioning, Da Ming and Er Ming looked at each other, both wearing equally baffled expressions.

To be honest, they had no idea what this other Shrek Academy even was.

After all, they had stayed secluded in the Clear Sky Sect for over ten thousand years and knew little about the outside world to begin with, much less this mysterious force that had suddenly appeared. Tang San had only told them that Shrek Academy was currently recruiting students, that today was the last day, and that they needed to hurry.

"Well..."

Er Ming scratched his head and gave an honest smile.

"To be honest, we don't know much either."

"But we'll find out once we get there. Time is tight, so let's hurry over. Today is the last day."

"Xiao Qi, we have to move quickly."

However, upon hearing that, Wang Dong'er's lips slowly pursed, and an unhappy look appeared on her face.

"Hmph!"

She stamped her foot and looked at them resentfully.

"Big Dad, Second Dad, are you hiding something from me?"

"Why are you making something as simple as where I'm going to school so mysterious?"

"Is this... Father's arrangement again?"

When she spoke the word "Father," Wang Dong'er's tone clearly carried a trace of distance and resentment.

She had no memories of having a father. Or rather, she had no memories at all from her childhood.

Yet Big Dad and Second Dad obeyed him without question and kept her under strict control.

That feeling of being controlled made her deeply uncomfortable.

Seeing Wang Dong'er's aggrieved little expression, Da Ming and Er Ming felt a pang of heartache. However, constrained by Tang San's authority, they did not dare say much.

They could only nod helplessly.

"Yes... it really was your father's decision."

Da Ming sighed and gently tried to comfort her.

"Xiao Qi, you know that your father... although he isn't by your side, every decision he makes must be for your own good."

"Since he wants you to attend that academy, he must have his reasons."

"So be good and go give it a try, all right?"

"Hmph..."

Although Wang Dong'er was still somewhat unwilling, she knew she could not defy these two elders, much less the father she had never met.

She could only nod reluctantly.

"Then hurry and get ready."

Da Ming let out a sigh of relief and quickly urged her on.

"Remember to change into men's clothes. It'll make things easier while traveling outside and save you some trouble."

The men's clothes had also been Tang San's demand.

Outer Region of the Star Dou Forest.

By the time Da Ming and Er Ming arrived with Wang Dong'er, who had disguised herself as a handsome young man, the sun was already close to setting.

The originally bustling recruitment site had now become deserted.

Shen Yi and Zhuo Shi had long since taken the recruited students back to the academy on the floating bus.

Only a beautiful middle-aged woman in silver robes remained. She possessed a dignified, noble bearing and was directing several staff members as they packed up the tables and chairs.

She was none other than Silver Moon Douluo, Cai Yue'er.

"Excuse me..."

Er Ming strode forward, stopped before Cai Yue'er, and asked in a deep, booming voice.

"Is this where Shrek Academy is recruiting students?"

Cai Yue'er stopped what she was doing and looked over the three of them.

"That's right. This is indeed Shrek Academy's recruitment site."

Cai Yue'er nodded faintly.

"However, you're late."

"Today's recruitment has already ended."

"If you wish to register, come early next year."

"What?!"

Da Ming and Er Ming immediately froze upon hearing that.

"It... it's over?"

Er Ming scratched his head anxiously.

They had hurriedly brought Wang Dong'er over as soon as Tang San had told them. Even traveling at full speed, they were still late. This was all Tang San's fault! Couldn't he have told them sooner? Did he have to wait until the last minute?

And if they failed to get Wang Dong'er admitted, Tang San might even blame them later for being incompetent.

"Teacher."

"Could you make an exception?"

"We came from a very faraway place and were delayed on the road."

"My nephew is extremely talented! He's definitely a genius!"

"Could you... give him a chance?"

Cai Yue'er had originally intended to refuse, but Lin Feng's voice suddenly sounded in her mind. She then slowly spoke.

"A chance... isn't impossible."

"How about this?"

As Cai Yue'er spoke, she flipped her wrist and took out a small, exquisite model from her Storage Soul Tool.

Then, the model rapidly expanded in the wind, transforming in the blink of an eye into a sleek silver sports car brimming with futuristic technology!

"Vroom—"

The engine roared low and powerfully. A faint glow flowed around the car body as it slowly rose into the air!

"If you can keep up with my speed and reach Shrek Academy..."

Cai Yue'er sat in the driver's seat, rolled down the window, and raised an eyebrow at the three of them.

"I'll make an exception and give this little fellow a chance to take the test."

The moment her words fell.

Boom!

A blue exhaust flame burst from the rear of the silver sports car. It instantly transformed into a silver bolt of lightning and shot into the sky!

"Holy shit?!"

Watching the flying car vanish into the distance, Er Ming could not help blurting out a curse, his eyes nearly popping out.

"What the hell is that?"

Had the Soul Tools humans created become this ridiculously powerful nowadays?

Even Da Ming, who had always been calm, wore an expression of shock and disbelief.

That thing... had completely surpassed their understanding of Soul Tools!

"What are you standing around for? Chase her!"

Da Ming was the first to react. He shouted, green light blazing from his body as he swept Wang Dong'er up and shot into the sky.

"Wait for me!"

Er Ming hurriedly followed.

The three raced through the air, tightly chasing the silver streak ahead.

Following Cai Yue'er, they finally caught sight of Shrek Academy in the sky.

"This..."

The three of them were completely dumbfounded by the sight before them.

"This is... Shrek Academy?"

"It's really in the sky?!"

"How is that possible?!"

Stormy waves surged through their hearts.

What kind of academy was this? It was practically a city in the sky!

Was this the God Realm?

However.

Just as the three were about to approach the Floating Island.

"Urgh..."

Wang Dong'er, who had been flying with Da Ming all this time, suddenly turned pale, her brows knitting tightly together.

A powerful wave of nausea surged up within her.

"I feel awful..."

Wang Dong'er clutched her chest and let out a pained groan.

"Xiao Qi?! What's wrong?!"

Noticing Wang Dong'er's abnormal state, Da Ming and Er Ming hurriedly stopped and asked anxiously.

"I... I don't feel well..."

Wang Dong'er pointed toward the academy filled with futuristic technology, her voice trembling.

"As soon as I get close to that place... my whole body feels terrible..."

Da Ming froze. Then his gaze fell upon the countless Soul Tool facilities surrounding the academy, and an idea suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Soul Tools?!"

Only then did the two remember that Tang San had put something in Wang Dong'er's soul, making her unable to come into contact with or use Soul Tools. She would instinctively reject them.

They had already come all this way, yet now she could not enter?

They did not believe Tang San was unaware of this.

First, he had told them about the recruitment too late. Now, he had failed to tell them that this place was filled with Soul Tools, making it impossible for Wang Dong'er to enter.

Tang San really was a scammer! At the very least, he should have removed the soul restriction!

Was he expecting them to figure out a solution themselves?