"Father, can Xiao Wu come with us?"
Tang San didn't mind leaving with Tang Hao.
He naturally understood how dangerous his current situation was.
Spirit Hall hated him to the bone and couldn't wait to eliminate him.
Once Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo returned to Spirit Hall with reinforcements, the entire Elder Hall would probably come out in force.
By then, even if Tang Hao was fierce enough, he wouldn't be able to handle them.
So even if Tang Hao hadn't said anything, Tang San had already planned to run.
But running was one thing. As a furry enthusiast, Tang San planned to take Xiao Wu with him.
He and Xiao Wu had been together day and night for so many years.
It might not be long before they made their relationship official.
At a time like this, how could Tang San bear to part with Xiao Wu?
"No!"
"Everyone has their own path to walk. From now on, it wouldn't be good for you to stay with her."
"Once you've grown stronger, you can go find her."
"But for now, the two of you must separate."
Tang Hao could tell at a glance that Xiao Wu wasn't human.
As the forefather of those who got involved with Soul Beasts, Tang Hao saw right through Xiao Wu's disguise.
He didn't mind his son following in his footsteps and getting together with a Soul Beast.
But Tang Hao was about to put Tang San through special training, and he couldn't afford any distractions.
So Xiao Wu and Tang San had to separate.
"Brother, I can't bear to part with you."
Xiao Wu's eyes reddened.
Her relationship with Tang San was just beginning to blossom.
To separate at a time like this was like breaking up a pair of lovebirds.
"Xiao Wu, wait for me."
"When I'm strong enough, I'll come find you."
Tang San really wanted to persuade his father to let Xiao Wu come with them.
But faced with Tang Hao's firm stance, in the end, Tang San couldn't bring himself to argue.
He knew Tang Hao was doing this for his own good.
The only thing Tang San needed to do now was grow stronger as quickly as possible.
Only with enough strength could he stop fearing Spirit Hall and be with Xiao Wu without restraint!
"Brother, I'll wait for you."
Though Xiao Wu was loath to part with him, she could only accept reality.
"His Excellency Haotian, I'll leave with you as well."
"I'm Little San's teacher."
"There's still a lot I need to teach him."
"If Little San wants to become a god, he'll need my careful guidance."
Yu Xiaogang said shamelessly.
He spoke as if Tang San couldn't become a god without his guidance.
Faced with Yu Xiaogang's offer, Tang Hao was silent for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.
Tang Hao hadn't realized that Yu Xiaogang was only half-competent.
He felt that having Yu Xiaogang teach Tang San would indeed make his progress twice as fast with half the effort.
As the foremost authority on theory, Yu Xiaogang was well-read and experienced.
He could surely help Tang San grow faster and stronger.
"We're leaving now!"
Tang Hao didn't waste any time!
Given Spirit Hall's speed, they had to get away quickly.
Otherwise, if they waited any longer, they wouldn't be able to leave.
"Brother, I'll wait for you in Star Dou Forest."
Watching Tang San's departing figure, Xiao Wu's eyes brimmed with tears.
By the time Tang San and the others were no longer in sight, Flender looked at everyone from Shrek and announced that the academy was disbanding.
His words left everyone stunned.
"Dean, why are you disbanding the academy?"
Ma Hongjun didn't understand.
Spirit Hall's target was Tang San.
Now that Tang San was no longer at Shrek, this had nothing to do with them.
Why disband the entire academy?
Shrek Academy was the fruit of Flender's years of hard work.
If he disbanded it just like that, wouldn't all his years of effort come to nothing?
"When the city gates catch fire, the fish in the moat suffer."
"If Spirit Hall can't find Tang San, they'll certainly take out their anger on us."
"If Shrek Academy doesn't disband, none of us will come to a good end."
Flender sighed, his voice full of dejection.
How could he fail to see the situation they were in?
From the moment they stood against Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo for Tang San, they had already become enemies of Spirit Hall.
If they didn't disband the academy and leave now, they'd just be waiting to die.
Though he was loath to disband the academy, Flender had no choice if they wanted to survive.
"Brothers, don't lose heart."
"All good things must come to an end."
"Even if the academy disbands today and we all go our separate ways, we'll meet again someday."
"Let's make a five-year pact. We'll meet again in five years."
Dai Mubai comforted everyone.
At his words, Ma Hongjun and Oscar both had red eyes.
The three of them had known one another the longest and were the closest.
In the past, Dai Mubai had often treated Ma Hongjun to trips to the brothels.
If everyone went their separate ways, Ma Hongjun wouldn't get to enjoy that perk anymore.
As for Oscar, he'd also received plenty of help from Dai Mubai.
After all, Dai Mubai had money!
And he was generous with it!
Flender had also often gone to Dai Mubai for money.
Dai Mubai had contributed a great deal to the construction of Shrek Academy.
"If you ever come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I'll make sure to give you a warm welcome."
After leaving them with those words, Ning Rongrong turned and walked away without a care.
She hadn't been at Shrek Academy for very long.
She didn't have much of a bond with Dai Mubai and the others yet.
Even parting with them didn't stir much in Ning Rongrong's heart.
All she wanted now was to hurry back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and tell Ning Fengzhi everything that had happened here.
If possible, Ning Rongrong hoped Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa would avenge her.
Chrysanthemum Douluo had treated her poorly earlier and even threatened to kill her.
Ning Rongrong had been spoiled since childhood. How could she stomach that?
Even if the other party was a Titled Douluo, Ning Rongrong would make him pay.
As Ning Rongrong left, Zhu Zhuqing followed close behind.
Zhu Zhuqing had always been rather aloof.
Now that the academy was disbanding, she had no reason to linger.
"Zhuqing, wait for me."
Seeing his fiancée leave, Dai Mubai waved to everyone and left Shrek Academy.
With her head hanging, Xiao Wu walked toward Star Dou Forest.
In no time, Shrek Academy had fallen quiet.
Looking at Zhao Wuji and the others, Flender decided to take everyone to seek refuge with Liu Erlong.
They had nowhere else to go, so Flender naturally had to find them somewhere safe.
Elsewhere...
Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo returned to Spirit Hall and immediately informed Bibi Dong that their mission had failed.
They had done all they could, but Tang Hao was simply too strong.
"Useless!"
"You two are useless!"
"You can't even handle such a small matter. What use are you to me?"
When Bibi Dong heard that the mission had failed, she was so furious that she hurled the Pope Scepter in her hand at them.
Ever since she had turned dark, Bibi Dong had been ruthless and utterly deranged.
If Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo hadn't still been useful, Bibi Dong might have killed them both to vent her anger.
As long as Tang San was alive, Bibi Dong couldn't sleep peacefully.
"Gather every Titled Douluo in the Elder Hall. Send them all out."
"If you fail again this time, don't blame me for showing no regard for our past ties."