The Envy of the Shrek Group! Daming, Erming: Master, Young Master, please save Sister Xiao Wu

When the Sky Screen revealed that Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Deep within Zhao Wuji's heart, the greed inherent to a soul master's instincts flickered uncontrollably.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone—what soul master could remain unmoved?

But he was not Tang Hao, after all, and Shrek Academy was not a place that "harbored filth," nor would Flender ever allow him to commit such an act (though in truth, that was debatable).

Furthermore, Xiao Wu was currently a student of Shrek Academy, one of the "little monsters" he had just been preparing to test.

Of course, the most important factor was this.

Xiao Wu was Tang Hao's "prey."

Who knew if Tang Hao was watching Xiao Wu from the shadows right now?

Even if Zhao Wuji wanted to strike at Xiao Wu immediately, he had to worry about his information being leaked.

Even if he managed to kill Xiao Wu and obtain the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone later, he would be hunted by the entire Douluo Continent.

Zhao Wuji had been hunted by Martial Soul Hall once before.

At that time, Martial Soul Hall hadn't been serious about him.

Otherwise, Zhao Wuji would never have had the chance to escape.

But because of that, he had begun a life of hiding his name.

Only then did Martial Soul Hall stop pursuing him.

If the news that he had obtained a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone were exposed, Zhao Wuji would face a manhunt across the entire Douluo Continent!

Zhao Wuji was no fool; he naturally knew that even if he were to strike at Xiao Wu, he would have to wait for a better opportunity.

Forcing down the distracting thoughts in his heart, Zhao Wuji spoke in a gruff voice, breaking the somewhat stagnant atmosphere:

"Ahem! Dai Mubai!"

"Teacher Zhao."

Dai Mubai stepped forward in response, his expression complex as his gaze swept between Tang San and Xiao Wu.

A trace of covetousness also flashed through his eyes.

At this moment, they had only just met.

There was no friendship to speak of.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone!

Dai Mubai didn't dare hope that Xiao Wu would sacrifice herself for him.

Even if he killed Xiao Wu, he couldn't absorb her hundred-thousand-year soul ring, but a single Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone would be more than enough!

Absorbing a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

Not only could he gain two incredibly powerful soul bone skills, but it would also significantly improve his physique and boost his soul power.

This would be enough for him to catch up to his brother, Dai Weisi!

That way, he wouldn't have to spend his days in Suotuo City drowning in drink and living like a degenerate.

"You lead the way, arrange for the three girls to settle into the academy's female dormitory, and let them get some good rest."

Zhao Wuji waved his hand, his tone brooking no argument.

"The assessment can't continue today, so everyone disperse!

Whatever matters there are, we'll discuss them tomorrow!"

"Yes."

Dai Mubai nodded, glanced at the despondent Tang San, and then at Xiao Wu, whose back looked desolate as she was supported by Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

He sighed inwardly, turned, and led the way:

"Follow me."

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong supported Xiao Wu, following Dai Mubai as they walked slowly toward the academy's dormitory area.

Tang San stood rooted to the spot, watching helplessly as Xiao Wu's figure gradually drifted away; he wanted to chase after her, but his feet felt as if they were nailed to the ground, too heavy to lift.

His father's conspiracy exposed, Xiao Wu's alienation and despair, the complex and unspeakable gazes of his companions...

All of this intertwined, leaving him feeling a dizzying sense of confusion and pain.

Star Dou Great Forest, core area, Life Lake.

The surface of the lake reflected the golden light of the Sky Screen that had just dissipated; it rippled, yet could not dispel the heaviness and oppression permeating the air.

By the lakeside, a group of fierce beasts led by the Beast God Di Tian stood solemnly.

They gazed with complex expressions at the two figures standing side by side on the shore.

Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, and the Young Master Gu Yuan.

A little further away, the massive Sky Azure Bull Python "Daming" and the Titan Giant Ape "Erming" were prostrate on the ground.

Their enormous bodies, which were enough to make soul masters in the outside world tremble with fear, were currently shivering slightly, their giant beast eyes filled with unprecedented panic and terror.

They saw the contents of the Sky Screen clearly and heard them perfectly!

That Soft Bone Rabbit sister, whom they admired so much and would give their lives to protect.

Had fallen into the schemes of a human powerhouse from the very moment she entered the human world!

That Clear Sky Douluo named Tang Hao actually viewed her as a "supplement" reserved for his own son!

The mere thought that Soft Bone Rabbit might be in danger right now, being watched in secret by that terrifying Title Douluo and facing disaster at any moment.

Daming and Erming felt as if their hearts were being twisted by knives; boundless panic overwhelmed them.

Subconsciously, they looked toward the Life Lake, toward those two beings who now governed the fate of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Gu Yuena was too majestic and imposing; they dared not disturb her lightly.

As for that newcomer, the Young Master Gu Yuan, although his aura made them instinctively fearful, he seemed less impossible to communicate with.

The instinct for survival and their worry for Xiao Wu overwhelmed everything else.

The two massive soul beasts looked at each other, seeing a shared resolve in each other's eyes.

They moved their bodies cautiously, their enormous heads lowered humbly until they almost touched the ground, slowly approaching the lake shore.

When they were still a hundred meters away from Gu Yuena and Gu Yuan, they stopped, not daring to advance even an inch further.

"Master... Young Master..."

Sky Azure Bull Python Daming gathered his courage, his deep, thick voice trembling with unconcealable pleading as it broke the silence of the scene.

He raised his massive bull head, his originally majestic snake eyes now filled with moisture and supplication.

"I beg you... please, have mercy and save Soft Bone Rabbit!"

Titan Giant Ape Erming immediately pounded his chest with his thick arms, producing a dull, thudding sound.

He could not speak human language and could only emit "woo-woo" whimpers; tears gushed from his giant eyes like streams, dripping onto the grass by the lake and splashing into tiny droplets.

His appearance of heart-wrenching grief and humble begging formed a sharp contrast to his usual violent image.

Daming's voice carried a sob as he continued to plead:

"That human named Tang Hao is too terrifying!

He has been plotting against Soft Bone Rabbit for six years!

Soft Bone Rabbit is in the human world now, just like... just like staying in a wolf's den!

We... our strength is too low, we dare not leave the forest lightly, and we are certainly no match for that Tang Hao...

Only you, Master, and the Young Master have the ability to bring Soft Bone Rabbit back safely!"

"I beg you, Master, Young Master, for the sake of our shared soul beast lineage, please save Soft Bone Rabbit!

We are willing to pay any price, even if... even if we have to guard the outer perimeter of the Life Lake forever, we will have no complaints!"

They held themselves in a posture of extreme humility, their voices sorrowful and filled with the desperation of those at the end of their rope.

The former overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest were now willing to cast aside all their dignity for the safety of their companion, seeking only a glimmer of hope.

Gu Yuena listened quietly, stars swirling within her purple eyes, revealing neither joy nor anger.

She had no strong feelings for that transformed Soft Bone Rabbit; she was long accustomed to the law of the jungle among soul beasts.

However, the loyalty and grief of Daming and Erming moved her slightly.

More importantly, Tang Hao's actions were undoubtedly a provocation against the Star Dou Great Forest and the soul beast clan.