Crushing Shrek (Part 1) (Sorry, I'm stuck again today)

"Reconciliation?"

Ling Yun laughed, then said coldly, "What were you doing earlier? When you spoke rudely to my sister, did you ever think of this outcome? This moment is exactly like that moment!"

After a pause, Ling Yun added, "Alright, enough nonsense. Considering you are only a Soul Grand Master, I will let you make the first move."

"..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ma Hongjun began to tremble with fear. Even if he were given ten thousand guts, he would not dare to attack a Soul King.

About half a minute passed, and Ling Yun grew impatient. He snorted coldly, "I'll give you ten more seconds. After ten seconds, I will make my move, and I'm afraid your ending won't be very pleasant!"

As he spoke, the second soul ring at Ling Yun's feet flickered slightly.

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and hurriedly gathered his soul power.

He knew he was no match for Ling Yun, so rather than waiting to be beaten, he decided to strike first, hoping he might be able to hold his own for a while.

As his thoughts raced, the first soul ring at Ma Hongjun's feet suddenly flashed, and he let out an angry roar.

"Since that's the case, then I won't be polite! First Soul Skill: Phoenix Fire Line!"

Before the words had even faded, Ma Hongjun opened his mouth wide, and a scorching stream of phoenix flames poured out, sweeping toward Ling Yun with rolling heat waves.

Feeling the scorching heat approaching, Ling Yun couldn't help but curl his lips.

"Playing with fire in front of me? That's like wielding a broadsword before Guan Gong—you're overestimating yourself!"

"Five Spirits Power, transform!"

No sooner said than done, just as Ling Yun was about to be swallowed by the phoenix flames, the second soul ring at his feet flashed, and fire-attribute soul power poured out, enveloping his body.

Immediately after, Ling Yun transformed into a Flame Crane, spreading his wings to block Ma Hongjun's attack with his own physical body.

BOOM--

A piercing roar echoed as Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Line slammed into Ling Yun. Although his phoenix flames were incredibly hot, they could not harm Ling Yun in the slightest.

The Flame Crane could naturally manipulate fire, and having consumed the Infernal Delicate Apricot, Ling Yun had already mastered the Ultimate Fire. How could Ma Hongjun's meager phoenix fire possibly hurt him?

"To think he blocked my first soul skill so easily..."

Ma Hongjun's heart sank, but there was not much surprise on his face; after all, Ling Yun was a five-ring Soul King whose strength was far above his own.

"Since the Phoenix Fire Line is useless, then try this."

As he spoke, Ma Hongjun gathered his soul power, and the second soul ring at his feet glowed, spraying out even hotter flames that whistled toward Ling Yun.

"Second Soul Skill: Bathing Fire Phoenix!"

Bathing Fire Phoenix was a self-buffing soul skill that could instantly increase the power of phoenix flames by thirty percent.

However, looking at the even hotter phoenix flames, Ling Yun curled his lips and laughed loudly.

"Well done, then I shall borrow flowers to offer to Buddha!"

"Fire Spirit Power!"

In an instant, Ling Yun spread his snow-white wings, and the Fire Spirit Power poured out, infusing itself into Ma Hongjun's phoenix flames.

Suddenly, the phoenix flames became even more scorching, then uncontrollably changed direction, sweeping toward Ma Hongjun with lightning speed!

"What?!"

Seeing the phoenix flames turning back to attack him, Ma Hongjun's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly retreated, trying to dodge the attack.

However, under Ling Yun's control, the phoenix flames were incredibly fast, and with Ma Hongjun's obese physique, he couldn't dodge them at all.

In the end, Ma Hongjun could only watch helplessly as the even hotter phoenix flames swallowed him whole!

"Ahhh!!!"

With a heart-wrenching scream, Ma Hongjun was blasted away by the phoenix flames.

All his clothes were burned to ashes, and large patches of burns appeared on his body before his eyes rolled back and he fell unconscious.

"Fatty!"

Seeing Ma Hongjun blasted away, Dai Mubai screamed and pointed at Ling Yun in a rage, "You! You bastard! How could you be so vicious!"

"Heh, so what? When he spoke rudely to my sister, he should have expected this outcome. You should be thanking me for only knocking this fat pig unconscious. If I had been more ruthless, that last move could have taken his life and burned him until not even ashes remained!"

Ling Yun said coldly. In truth, he had considered killing Ma Hongjun, but if Ma Hongjun died, Tang San would surely be furious. Although he didn't fear that little brat, it would be troublesome if he accidentally crippled Tang San during the fight and drew out Tang Hao. He didn't want to run into a madman like Tang Hao before becoming a Soul Douluo, which was why he spared Ma Hongjun's life.

Thinking of this, Ling Yun ended his transformation and prepared to return to the inn to finish his meal, but just then, Dai Mubai suddenly blocked his path.

Seeing this, Ling Yun chuckled and questioned, "What? Are you going to stand up for that fat pig?"

"Of course! Fatty is my little brother. Since my little brother has been bullied, I, as his big brother, naturally have to stand up for him!"

Hearing this, Ling Yun shook his head and laughed disdainfully, "Forget it, you are only a level thirty-something Soul Elder; you cannot be my opponent."

"What if you add us to the mix?"

As he spoke, Tang San and Xiao Wu walked to Dai Mubai's side.

"Little San, Sister Xiao Wu, are you two also going to stand against me?"

"Of course not!"

Tang San shook his head, a flash of wild fighting spirit in his eyes as he laughed, "This is our first meeting in four years, so naturally, we should have a proper spar. However, since you are a five-ring Spirit King after all, you shouldn't mind us outnumbering you, right?"

"Oh? A spar? That's interesting."

Ling Yun smiled and nodded, saying, "Fine, then let me see just how much you have grown over these past four years."

"Zhuqing, come help out too; Rongrong, please provide us with your buffs. Let's show this arrogant brat the true strength of the Shrek Seven Devils!"

Dai Mubai roared. Hearing this, Zhuqing frowned, but she still stood by Dai Mubai's side; after all, he was her fiancé.

As for Ning Rongrong, as the little witch of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she naturally loved a good spectacle and was also curious to see just how strong Ling Yun really was, so she immediately pursed her lips and smiled.

"No problem! Seven Treasures turn out, glazed light! Seven Treasures have a name, first: Power! Second: Speed!"

Ning Rongrong released her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit, and several streams of light shot out, merging into the bodies of Tang San and the others.

In an instant, the strength and speed of Tang San and his companions increased by thirty percent.

Watching the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hands, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but exclaim, "That girl is actually from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"Having the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda won't help!" Huo Wu sneered, "Little Brother Ling Yun's strength is immense!"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, is it? Interesting!"

Glancing at Ning Rongrong, Ling Yun chuckled softly as his pitch-black fourth spirit ring suddenly flickered, and spirit power imbued with the Ultimate Gold attribute poured forth.

"Five Spirits Power, transform!"