Shrek, the Monsters? Come at Me Together! Gu Yuan: You Think You're the Only One Who Can Play Clever, Tang San?

Boom!!!

Every word Gu Yuan spoke slammed into Tang San's heart like an invisible sledgehammer!

Gu Yuan wasn't about to go easy on Tang San.

He took the last trump card Tang San had always been so proud of, the very thing that made him feel safe,

and, in front of everyone, tore it to shreds, threw it on the ground, then stomped on it with the utmost contempt!

Tang San's face turned from white to green, then from green to purple. His body trembled uncontrollably.

Faced with overwhelming power and an absolute information gap, the wisdom and cunning he'd always taken pride in seemed so laughable, so utterly fragile!

"You... you..."

Tang San pointed at Gu Yuan, but couldn't get a single word out.

Gu Yuan ignored him and turned his gaze back to the Shrek group, who were completely stunned. The curve of his lips grew cold and arrogant.

"A challenge? Simple."

Gu Yuan stood where he was, once more clasping his hands behind his back. His golden eyes reflected every member of Shrek, and though his tone was calm, it carried the majesty of one who ruled the world.

"I'll stand right here without moving an inch."

"All the students of Shrek Academy, including you, Tang San—come at me together."

"If you can make me... take even half a step back,"

"you win."

As Gu Yuan spoke, he sighed inwardly. It was a shame Tang Hao wasn't here.

When Gu Yuan and Gu Yuena had first arrived at Shrek, they'd searched the surrounding hundred miles, but hadn't found any trace of Tang Hao.

With the Sky Screen exposing information so quickly and so widely, the location of the cave where Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor body was hidden was probably no secret anymore.

If Tang Hao had even a little sense, he would've rushed back the moment he saw the Sky Screen.

After all, she wasn't merely his so-called "wife."

She was also his greatest hope of making a comeback—and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone that he could leave to Tang San and the clan for the taking.

Gu Yuan could even picture Tang Hao frantically guarding his precious treasure, terrified someone would snatch it away.

Forget it. The monk may run, but the temple won't.

Gu Yuan sneered inwardly.

Once I've dealt with things here, I'll pay that cave a visit. It'll be time to set Ah Yin free, anyway.

The color drained from Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others' faces.

They looked at the golden-eyed young man standing with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, and felt he was no ordinary person.

He was more like a towering mountain they could never hope to cross.

Tang San, especially, clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. The flames of humiliation and fury threatened to burn away all reason.

Everything he took pride in had been dismissed as worthless before this man. Even his last pillar of emotional support—his father, Tang Hao—

had been trampled beneath the other man's feet with utter contempt.

Flender and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance, seeing bitterness and resolve in each other's eyes.

There was no turning back now.

If they refused, Shrek Academy's motto, "We only accept monsters," would become a laughingstock across the entire continent.

If they didn't even dare accept a challenge, how could they claim to teach monsters?

"Phew..."

Flender let out a long breath, as if trying to expel the fear and helplessness in his heart along with it.

Flender gritted his teeth and stepped forward first, his voice low and firm.

"Fine! Since you insist, we at Shrek Academy... accept your challenge!"

"Roar!"

Zhao Wuji grunted and followed close behind. His seven Soul Rings lit up in an instant, and his Vajra Bear Martial Soul possessed him. His mighty Soul Power surged outward, creating a small space for the students behind him.

Dai Mubai took a deep breath. A note of resolve flashed in his evil eyes, and he stepped forward as well.

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong were terrified, but when they saw the dean and teachers stepping up, they could only grit their teeth and follow.

As Tang San's "younger sister" and a member of the team, Xiao Wu naturally stepped forward too, ready to face whatever came alongside everyone else.

But the moment she moved half a step, an indescribably terrifying pressure descended!

It wasn't Soul Power suppression, but an absolute intimidation on a higher level, originating from the very source of life!

Xiao Wu's body froze instantly. Like a rabbit caught in the gaze of an ancient dragon king, her bloodline trembled and her soul wailed. Every cell in her body screamed at her not to move, not to resist!

She raised her head in terror and met Gu Yuena's cold, indifferent purple eyes.

Just one glance.

Xiao Wu felt as if she'd plummeted into an endless abyss. She saw stars live and die, and felt the reverence of every beast beneath the heavens.

The majesty and ancient power contained in those eyes belonged to a supreme being unlike any she'd encountered in her hundred-thousand-year life!

In that instant, every suspicion and guess in Xiao Wu's heart vanished, leaving only one answer—clear and terrifying!

She was certain at last!

The woman before her, beautiful beyond anything human, was undoubtedly a Soul Beast... one whose cultivation far exceeded anything Xiao Wu could imagine. A supreme being.

An emperor among Soul Beasts!

Gu Yuena merely glanced at her, her meaning unmistakable:

This is a human farce. Why are you, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, getting involved?

Stay where you are.

That look pinned Xiao Wu in place. She didn't dare take another step forward.

Gu Yuena had seen through her identity from the very beginning!

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, Shao Xin, and the other teachers stood in the front row, with Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others behind them.

Every member of Shrek Academy capable of fighting had gathered there, forming a seemingly powerful battle formation.

"Rongrong, Oscar, give them the strongest support you can!"

Flender's voice was hoarse but resolute.

"Seven Treasures turn, out comes the Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Ning Rongrong didn't dare slack off. She held the radiant Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm, and seven beams of light instantly enveloped Zhao Wuji and Flender at the front.

"First Soul Skill, Strength Boost!"

"Second Soul Skill, Agility Boost!"

Oscar swiftly made his Recovery Big Sausages and Excitement Pink Sausages, ready to provide support at any moment.

"Attack!"

At Flender's command, the battle erupted!

"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"

Zhao Wuji launched the first attack. He didn't bother testing Gu Yuan's strength and went straight for his most powerful form!

His body swelled until he became a giant bear more than ten meters tall. The terrifying surge of Soul Power made the ground tremble.

"Third Soul Skill, Gravity Enhancement!

Fifth Soul Skill, Gravity Crush!"

Zhao Wuji slammed both palms onto the ground, and an invisible field of gravity instantly enveloped Gu Yuan.

He wanted to rely on the control technique he knew best—even if it only slowed Gu Yuan down for an instant!

At the same time, Flender's Cat Owl Martial Soul Avatar had already taken flight. He streaked in from the flank like lightning, his sharp talons glinting coldly as they aimed for Gu Yuan's neck!