Monster Shrek? All of you, come at me! Gu Yuan: Only you, Tang San, can play clever tricks?

BOOM!!!

Every word from Gu Yuan struck Tang San's heart like an invisible, heavy hammer!

Gu Yuan had no intention of coddling Tang San.

He tore Tang San's pride—his final trump card and sense of security—to shreds right in front of everyone, threw the remains on the ground, and trampled them with the most contemptuous posture imaginable!

Tang San's complexion shifted from white to green, then to purple, his body trembling uncontrollably.

The intelligence and schemes he prided himself on appeared so laughable and fragile in the face of absolute power and the disparity in information!

"You... you..."

Tang San pointed at Gu Yuan, unable to utter a single word.

Gu Yuan ignored him, his gaze sweeping over the completely stunned members of Shrek Academy, the curve of his lips turning cold and arrogant.

"A challenge? Simple enough."

Gu Yuan stood where he was, hands clasped behind his back, his golden eyes reflecting the figures of everyone from Shrek. His tone was flat, yet carried the majesty of a sovereign ruling the world.

"I will stand here without moving an inch."

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

"As long as you can make me... take half a step back."

"Then you win."

As Gu Yuan said this, he sighed inwardly, regretting that Tang Hao was not here.

When Gu Yuan and Gu Yuena first arrived at Shrek, they had scanned a hundred-mile radius and found no trace of Tang Hao.

Given the speed and reach of the Sky Screen's exposure, the location of the cave hiding the main body of Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor, was likely no longer a secret.

If Tang Hao had even a shred of sense, he should have rushed back the moment he saw the Sky Screen.

After all, she was not just his so-called "wife."

She was his greatest reliance for a comeback, a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone left for Tang San and the sect that was ripe for the taking.

Gu Yuan could even imagine Tang Hao's nervous state, terrified that someone might snatch his treasure away.

"Whatever, the monk may run, but the temple cannot."

Gu Yuan sneered in his heart.

"Once I finish dealing with things here, I'll pay that cave a visit. It's about time... to let Ah Yin find release."

The blood drained completely from the faces of Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others.

Looking at the golden-eyed youth standing with his hands behind his back and a detached expression, they felt as if they were not facing a man.

But an insurmountable, towering divine mountain.

Tang San, in particular, clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms; the flames of humiliation and fury nearly incinerated his sanity.

Everything he prided himself on had been belittled to worthlessness before this person, and even his final spiritual pillar—his father, Tang Hao—had been trampled underfoot with the utmost contempt.

Flender and Zhao Wuji exchanged glances, both seeing bitterness and resolve in the other's eyes.

There was no turning back now.

If they refused, the Shrek Academy slogan of "only accepting monsters" would become a laughingstock across the entire continent.

If they didn't even dare to accept a challenge, how could they talk about teaching monsters?

"Hoo—"

Flender let out a long, heavy breath, as if trying to exhale his fear and helplessness along with it.

Gritting his teeth, Flender took the first step forward and said in a deep voice:

"Fine! Since you insist, our Shrek Academy... accepts this challenge!"

"ROAR!"

Zhao Wuji let out a muffled grunt, his sturdy frame following close behind. Seven soul rings lit up instantly, his Vajra Bear Martial Soul Possession activated, and his thick soul power surged outward, creating a small space of protection for the students behind him.

Dai Mubai took a deep breath, a flash of resolve crossing his evil eyes, and stepped out as well.

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong, despite being terrified to their cores, saw their dean and teachers stepping up and had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

As Tang San's "younger sister" and a member of the team, Xiao Wu naturally stepped out as well, prepared to stand with everyone else.

However, the moment she took half a step, an indescribable, terrifying pressure descended!

It was not soul power suppression, but an absolute deterrence of a higher order, 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 shuddered, her soul wailed, and every cell in her body screamed at her not to move, not to resist!

She looked up in terror, meeting the cold, indifferent purple eyes of Gu Yuena.

With just a single glance.

Xiao Wu felt as if she had plummeted into an endless abyss, witnessing the birth and death of stars and feeling the worship of ten thousand beasts.

The majesty and antiquity contained within those eyes were of a supreme existence she had never encountered in her Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast lifespan!

In that moment, all the guesses and doubts in Xiao Wu's heart vanished, leaving only one incomparably clear and terrifying answer!

She finally confirmed it!

The woman before her, whose beauty was unlike any human, was absolutely a... supreme Soul Beast whose cultivation far exceeded her imagination!

She was the Emperor among Soul Beasts!

Gu Yuena merely glanced at her indifferently, the meaning in her eyes crystal clear:

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, why are you meddling in this human farce?

Stay put.

Xiao Wu was pinned to the spot by that gaze, not daring to take another step forward.

From the very beginning, the other party had seen through her identity!

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

The entire Shrek Academy, every person capable of fighting, was gathered here, forming a seemingly formidable battle formation.

"Rongrong, Oscar, provide maximum support!"

Flender's voice was hoarse and resolute.

"Seven Treasures turn out the Glazed Tile!"

Ning Rongrong did not dare to be the slightest bit negligent; holding the brilliant Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm, seven rays of light instantly bolstered Zhao Wuji and Flender in the front row.

"First Soul Skill, Strength Enhancement!"

"Second Soul Skill, Agility Enhancement!"

Oscar also rapidly produced his Recovery Big Sausage and Excitement Pink Sausage, ready to provide support at any moment.

"Attack!"

Following Flender's command, the battle erupted instantly!

"Seventh Soul Skill, Avatar of the Martial Soul!"

Zhao Wuji launched the first attack; he didn't bother with any probing, unleashing his strongest form right from the start!

His figure surged, transforming into a giant bear over ten meters tall, the terrifying fluctuations of soul power causing the ground to tremble.

"Third Soul Skill, Gravity Enhancement!

Fifth Soul Skill, Gravity Squeeze!"

Zhao Wuji slammed his palms into the ground, and an invisible gravity field instantly enveloped Gu Yuan.

He wanted to use his most proficient control, even if it only meant delaying the opponent's movements for a split second!

At the same time, Flender's Cat Eagle Avatar had already unfolded, transforming into a bolt of lightning that cut in from the flank at high speed, his sharp eagle talons glinting with cold light as he aimed directly for Gu Yuan's neck!