Xiao Wu's Hanging Heart Finally Died

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

Sword Douluo's breath hitched. He never imagined that just when he thought soul beasts had gone completely extinct, he would stumble upon a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

In an instant, Sword Douluo's breathing grew rapid.

He understood immediately what it would mean for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect if they could capture a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in an era where such creatures were supposedly extinct.

Clang~

Without a moment's hesitation, Sword Douluo descended instantly before the Shrek group.

Faced with his sudden appearance, the Shrek group was startled.

"Sword Grandpa!"

Only Ning Rongrong, upon recognizing the visitor, cheered and ran straight to Sword Douluo.

"It's Sword Douluo!"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's reaction, the others realized at once that the legendary Sword Douluo had arrived.

"Junior Flender, Dean of Shrek, greets Senior Sword Douluo!"

Flender was the first to step forward and pay his respects.

"Greetings, Senior Sword Douluo!"

The rest of the Shrek group quickly followed suit, and even Tang San stepped forward respectfully.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"

After the formalities, Tang San noticed that Xiao Wu had not come forward; instead, she stood there deathly pale, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"Brother..."

Xiao Wu's voice trembled violently, her eyes filled with terror as she looked at Sword Douluo.

"Rongrong, you should know about the soul beast situation, right?"

Sword Douluo ignored Xiao Wu for the moment, turning his gaze toward Ning Rongrong instead.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was well aware that Ning Rongrong had gone to the Star Dou Great Forest to help her companions hunt for soul rings.

"Yes, Sword Grandpa, all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest have vanished!"

"Sword Grandpa, since even you have come, does that mean other places have also..."

Hearing Sword Douluo mention the soul beasts, the smile vanished from Ning Rongrong's face. Based on his appearance, she sensed that her fears might have come true.

Beyond the Star Dou Great Forest, the soul beasts in other regions must have met with disaster as well.

"That's right. Aside from the Star Dou Great Forest, every soul beast on the Douluo Continent has disappeared!"

Seeing that Ning Rongrong had already guessed the truth, Sword Douluo did not hide it, patting her head in praise.

"Ah... they really have all disappeared?"

Ning Rongrong's mouth hung open, her face turning pale.

"How could this be?"

"The soul beasts of the entire Douluo Continent have actually vanished..."

"This is simply impossible, right?"

"I don't believe it's true, this is absolutely impossible..."

"..."

Upon hearing Sword Douluo's words, Zhao Wuji and the Shrek Seven Devils, who had just returned, realized what had happened, their expressions shifting drastically.

Perhaps they had already felt a premonition on their way back.

But hearing that all soul beasts had truly vanished left them utterly shocked, unable and unwilling to believe it.

Oscar, in particular, was not only shocked but wore an expression of intense resentment.

He had reached level 30; he was ready to absorb his third soul ring!

Now, they were telling him the soul beasts were gone—how was he supposed to obtain his third soul ring?

Heaven, you can't be playing with me like this!

Aside from Oscar, the others looked as if they had just lost their parents.

Even if they weren't at the stage of needing a soul ring yet, when the time came in the future, there would be no rings left for them to absorb!

Tang San was no better off, his face looking grim. He had grand plans for his future; his second martial soul was waiting to be equipped with nothing but ten-thousand-year soul rings.

But now, he was told the soul beasts had vanished.

Had all his efforts been in vain?

If he had known soul beasts would disappear, he should have cultivated both martial souls simultaneously!

Now, with the soul beasts gone, his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, might never be able to attach a single soul ring.

"Damn it, why did those soul beasts disappear?"

Tang San clenched his fists, his heart filled with unwillingness.

"Sword Grandpa, let's head back. Since the Soul Beast has already vanished, there is no need for me to remain here any longer!"

"The soul master world is bound to be in chaos soon, and I cannot bring any more trouble to the sect!"

After Ning Rongrong recovered from her shock, she took the initiative to speak to Sword Douluo.

"Very well. Sword Grandpa came here this time specifically to take you home."

Sword Douluo patted Ning Rongrong's head once more.

Seeing her become so sensible, he felt both gratified and secretly pained; he assumed that Ning Rongrong must have suffered quite a few hardships here at Shrek Academy.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to mature so quickly in such a short time.

Following this, Sword Douluo cast his gaze toward Xiao Wu, who was shivering and hiding behind Tang San.

"Little girl, I see that your aptitude is quite good. Now that the Soul Beast has gone extinct, there is no use in you staying here. How about you come back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with us?"

Sword Douluo did not directly expose Xiao Wu's true identity.

The fact that Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was something that the fewer people knew, the better; if it could remain unexposed, it should remain unexposed.

"I..."

Hiding behind Tang San, Xiao Wu's trembling body froze the moment she heard Sword Douluo's words, for the heart she had been holding in suspense had finally died.

Sword Douluo had indeed noticed her.

Of course, he was a Titled Douluo, not a blind man; how could he possibly have failed to notice her?

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San noticed Xiao Wu's complexion at this moment; it was pale and bloodless, her eyes filled with despair.

"What exactly did you do to Xiao Wu?"

Tang San quickly pulled Xiao Wu into his embrace, then looked up to interrogate Sword Douluo.

Even if the other party was a Titled Douluo, he could not stand by and watch Xiao Wu be bullied.

Although Sword Douluo's invitation seemed harmless on the surface, he knew that it was precisely because of Sword Douluo that Xiao Wu was so terrified and desperate.

"Little brat, are you questioning me?"

Sword Douluo looked at Tang San, his sword-like eyes flashing as a powerful Sword Intent instantly enveloped Tang San.

"Urgh--"

Tang San's expression shifted, yet he gritted his teeth and held his ground.

Supported by the Mysterious Heaven Skill, Tang San managed to withstand the pressure of Sword Douluo's Sword Intent.

"Little girl, what is it? Are you unwilling to come with this old man?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Sword Douluo's eyes, but he ignored Tang San and continued to speak to Xiao Wu.

"I... I..."

Facing Sword Douluo's words, Xiao Wu's eyes brimmed with tears. "I... I will go with you..."

"Xiao Wu, you cannot go with him!"

Seeing that Xiao Wu was about to agree, Tang San erupted, cutting her off before shouting angrily at Sword Douluo once more: "Bastard, what did you do to Xiao Wu?"

"With me here, even if you are a Titled Douluo, don't even think about taking Xiao Wu away!"

Tang San stretched out his hands, tightly shielding Xiao Wu behind him.

The hidden arrows on his sleeves were also ready to be launched at any moment.

Although he did not know why Xiao Wu would agree to go with the man, he could clearly see that she was unwilling.

It must be that she was being coerced by Sword Douluo.

"Brother..."

Seeing Tang San protecting her like this, Xiao Wu felt even more reluctant to part with him.

"Senior Sword Douluo, although I do not know how you coerced Xiao Wu into going with you, she is clearly unwilling. I hope you will not make things difficult for her!"

Flender also stepped forward at this moment, clearly expressing his stance.

"And what if I insist on taking her away today?"

Sword Douluo said indifferently.

"Then please provide a reason, Senior. Otherwise, our Shrek Academy is not to be trifled with," Flender said in a deep voice.

"Sword Grandpa, why must we take Xiao Wu away?"

"They are all my companions. Please, Sword Grandpa, don't make things difficult for them, okay?"

At this moment, Ning Rongrong also hurriedly turned to pull on Sword Douluo's sleeve, asking him angrily.

Seeing that Ning Rongrong was upset, Sword Douluo sighed in his heart, then leaned down and whispered a single sentence into her ear.

"Ah? Xiao Wu is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

After hearing the truth from Sword Douluo, Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim in shock.