The Four Scoundrels Push Fu Qin, Ning Rongrong Dominantly Protects Her Husband

The core of the God Realm destroyed? Huo Yuhao? This name stirred something within him.

The Great God Circle collapsed, the gods reborn; it seems things are gradually becoming interesting.

The next day.

At high noon.

The Shrek party stepped over damp, withered branches, moving quickly through the dense forest.

Zhao Wuji and Flender walked at the very front, brows furrowed, evidently still troubled by the scarcity of their funds.

Trailing behind them, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun wore expressions entirely different from their usual selves. Gone was their typical frivolous, grinning demeanor, replaced instead by a relaxed ease that belied their actual ages.

As all three carried memories from after they had attained godhood, they naturally knew exactly what Oscar's third soul ring should be.

That thousand-year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent possessed both speed and defense, perfectly compensating for the support-leaning shortcomings of his Sausage martial soul; it was the very key to Oscar's breakthrough to Soul Elder in his past life.

Had they not been delayed by Ye Zhiqiu's attack a few days prior, they should have intercepted this soul beast a step earlier.

"We're almost there, just past that Rock Slope ahead!" Oscar lowered his voice, a gleam of determination flashing in his eyes.

With his memories from godhood crystal clear, he could recall the exact location where the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent appeared.

Once he secured this soul beast, his third soul skill would take shape, and his strength would see a qualitative leap.

Dai Mubai nodded, a flicker of coldness passing through his Evil Eye.

"Don't worry. With me and Hongjun here, even if this snake is slippery, it won't be getting away."

Ma Hongjun also clenched his fists, the flames of his Phoenix martial soul dancing faintly in his palms; he was clearly prepared for battle.

However, as they rounded a mountain bend, the sight before them caused Oscar's pupils to contract sharply, the color draining from his face in an instant.

On the Rock Slope, two figures stood beside a fire-red snake carcass.

The carcass was a full ten meters long, with a brilliant, vibrant crest atop its head—it was the very target of their journey.

A thousand-year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent!

At the center of the snake's brow, a fist-sized soul ring rose slowly, carrying the rich, purple luster unique to a thousand-year ring, before being steadily absorbed by a young girl in a green dress.

Beside the girl stood an old man and an old woman.

The old man had white hair and a beard, held a snake-headed staff, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's; the old woman wore a gray robe, her face lined with wrinkles, and a faint, fluctuating aura of Soul Power emanated from her.

It was the renowned Dragon Duke Meng Shu, Snake Matriarch Chao Tianxiang, and their granddaughter Meng Yiran!

"No—!"

A heart-wrenching roar erupted from within Oscar's soul. He felt as if all his strength had been drained away, stumbling back two steps as he cried out internally, That's mine! That's my soul ring!

He could not believe that, after a mere one-day delay, his destiny from his past life had been snatched away by someone else!

Without this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, he would have to hunt for another soul beast for his third soul skill. Not only would it waste a massive amount of time, but he might not even find one that fit him so perfectly.

In his past life, this snake had clearly been waiting for him to claim it—how could it have been taken by Meng Yiran so suddenly?

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's expressions also darkened. They naturally understood the importance of this soul beast to Oscar, and after exchanging a glance, they saw the gravity in each other's eyes.

Yet, the strength of the Dragon Duke and Snake Matriarch far exceeded their own. Even with their memories of godhood, they were currently only level-thirty Soul Elders and were no match for them.

Zhao Wuji and Flender also took in the situation, their expressions turning complex.

They had long heard of the Dragon Duke and Snake Matriarch; in the outer reaches of the Star Dou Forest, they were absolute powerhouses.

The two exchanged a look, both sensing the danger.

Zhao Wuji stepped forward, forcing a smile onto his face as he cupped his hands. "Dragon Duke, Snake Matriarch."

Flender quickly chimed in, "I didn't expect to run into you two seniors here. What a pleasure."

Dragon Duke Meng Shu glanced at them and snorted, clearly not holding these two Soul Saints in high regard.

Snake Matriarch Chao Tianxiang crossed her arms, her gaze indifferent. "Oh? The Flying Horn Flender, and... Zhao Wuji? I didn't expect a fierce god like you to be running around with Flender."

Zhao Wuji offered a dry laugh, not daring to respond.

With their current lack of strength, they were in no position to challenge these two seniors.

Just then, Meng Yiran slowly opened her eyes.

Having just finished absorbing the soul ring, her complexion was somewhat pale, yet it could not hide the delicate beauty of her features.

The energy of the thousand-year soul ring caused her aura to surge, lending her an air of spirited vitality.

She raised her head, her gaze sweeping across the Shrek party. When her eyes landed on Fu Qin, who stood at the back of the group, they suddenly brightened.

Fu Qin stood beside Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, his posture upright and his features handsome, an air of calm composure emanating from him.

Unlike Dai Mubai's ostentation, Oscar's sleaziness, or Ma Hongjun's foolishness, the gentle, jade-like yet sharp-edged temperament Fu Qin possessed instantly captured Meng Yiran's attention.

In this desolate wilderness, seeing such a handsome and extraordinary youth made Meng Yiran's heart skip a beat.

Relying on the backing of the Dragon Duke and Snake Matriarch, she was naturally headstrong and bold. Without hesitation, she walked with a graceful gait straight up to Fu Qin, looked up at him, and spoke in a voice as crisp as a bell: "Hey, what's your name?"

Her voice was not loud, yet it carried clearly across the clearing. Everyone's gaze snapped toward Fu Qin, and the atmosphere instantly turned subtle.

Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun exchanged glances, a glimmer of realization flashing in their eyes.

Good grief, this Meng Yiran had taken a fancy to Fu Qin!

All four of them now carried memories from after they had attained godhood, and each was busy calculating their own little schemes.

They had long since found Fu Qin an eyesore.

If they could pull Meng Yiran over and make her Fu Qin's girlfriend, not only would it divert the attention of Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, but they could also leverage the influence of the Dragon Duke and Snake Matriarch to protect their interests—it was killing two birds with one stone!

The four exchanged a look, reaching a silent understanding.

Tang San took the lead, a gentle smile on his face, though his tone carried a hint of deliberate matchmaking.

"Young lady, his name is Fu Qin. He is twelve years old, and his martial soul is a Mind Glove that has undergone a beneficial mutation. He is currently a level 34 Soul Elder, and most importantly, he is still single—he doesn't have a girlfriend."

No sooner had his voice fallen than Dai Mubai immediately chimed in.

"That's right! Brother Fu Qin is a genius at our Shrek Academy; his strength is formidable, and his character is beyond reproach!"

Oscar, despite the heartache of having his soul ring stolen, squeezed out a smile: "You have a great eye, miss. Brother Fu Qin is definitely someone worth entrusting your life to!"

Ma Hongjun also nodded like a woodpecker on the sidelines: "Yes, yes, yes!"

The four of them sang in harmony, acting for all the world like they were peddling Fu Qin off.

However, the moment their voices faded, a dainty yet furious voice rang out.

"Who says he's single!"