"I haven't gotten on the bus yet!"

After dealing with Ye Zhiqiu, Zhao Wuji turned to Tang Wu and the others.

"It's getting late. You lot better pack up and get some rest; we have to hunt for soul rings tomorrow morning."

"Understood, Teacher Zhao. We'll head back right now."

Oscar chuckled and gave Zhao Wuji his word.

As for the students from Canghui Academy, seeing their team leader utterly helpless in Zhao Wuji's hands, they didn't dare to move until Tang Wu and his group had left.

Only then did they dare to carry Ye Zhiqiu away.

Throughout the entire ordeal, they didn't dare to show themselves within Zhao Wuji's line of sight.

Time flew by in a blink, and the next morning was heralded by the crowing of roosters.

The Star Dou Forest was dense, with hundred-meter-tall trees visible everywhere, and the air carried the scent of fermenting leaves.

Sharp tiger claws sliced through the underbrush as Dai Mubai, in his martial soul avatar state, walked at the front of the group to clear the path.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from ahead.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai immediately stopped and pricked up his ears.

"Wait, something's wrong..."

Right before everyone's eyes, a Soft Bone Rabbit darted out from the grass and nimbly scratched its ear.

"A Soft Bone Rabbit," Tang Wu blurted out. "It's just a low-level soul beast, don't worry about it..."

"What do you mean 'low-level soul beast'? What's wrong with the Soft Bone Rabbit?"

Tang Wu's words immediately drew Xiao Wu's ire.

"Xiao Wu, even though your martial soul is a Soft Bone Rabbit, I have to be honest: they're a dime a dozen in this forest."

"Say that again and I'll bite you!"

Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed red with anger.

She gnashed her teeth, her gaze fierce, looking as if she might lunge at Tang Wu and fight him to the death at any moment.

The girl's blushing face was more captivating than any sweet talk in the world.

Seeing Xiao Wu's state, Tang Wu decided not to provoke her further and changed the subject.

"I have to say, this pace is far too slow. I have a plan that could greatly increase our efficiency."

"I'm just not sure if you guys are interested..."

When they heard Tang Wu mention a plan, Tang San and Xiao Wu knew it was time for one of his devious ideas to surface.

But Ma Hongjun and the others, unaware of his nature, expressed their excitement.

"Brother Wu, stop keeping us in suspense! Tell us your little plan."

"Yeah, what's with starting a story and leaving it half-finished?"

Oscar chimed in, urging him on as well.

Tang San silently evaluated the situation in his heart.

Naive.

They were all still far too naive!

Zhao Wuji crossed his arms over his chest, a curious glint in his eyes.

This kid was full of tricks; every time he pulled something out, it was always an eye-opener.

"Alright then..." Tang Wu curled his lips. "Prepare to be amazed, brothers."

He activated his ability, and his Blue Silver Grass extended according to his will, the vines layering and weaving to outline a massive structure.

The group felt their vision shift, and the next second, they were shocked to find themselves inside a large carriage.

The moment the Hundred-Ton King was activated, it barreled through the Star Dou Forest, and every tree that stood in its way was snapped and sent crashing down without exception.

Oh life, can't you just let me off this once?

In my next life, I just want to be an obedient child...

Zhao Wuji stared at the Dayun in a daze, but seeing Tang Wu and the others pulling away, he finally snapped back to reality.

He hurriedly shouted:

"Wait! I haven't gotten on yet! I haven't gotten on yet!"

"What is that sound?!"

Hidden amidst a pile of leaves, blending perfectly with its surroundings, the Titan Python raised its head in confusion.

A giant question mark formed in its mind.

It had never heard such a noise before, and an inexplicable sense of unease welled up from the depths of its heart.

It wasn't until the sound drew closer that the Titan Python saw it—a vehicle it had never seen before.

It was approaching its position at an incredible speed.

By the time the Titan Python realized the situation, it was already too late to flee.

The chassis slammed into it with brutal force, sending its massive body flying as it let out a shrill, miserable hiss:

"Grahhh..."

But it was all for nothing; the outcome remained unchanged.

It was nothing more than a roadside casualty!

Yet, despite the Dayun's glorious appearance on the outside, it was a juggernaut that would kill any man or Buddha that dared to stand in its way.

However, when the perspective shifted to the interior, the situation was entirely different.

Tang San and his group were pedaling bicycles, using human power to drive the massive machine.

It made sense, after all.

Tang Wu couldn't possibly hand-craft a Dayun out of thin air; he didn't have that kind of ability.

Could you imagine the scene of Zhu Zhuqing, clad in a tight leather suit, pedaling so hard inside that sparks were practically flying from her legs?

The imagery was as absurd as it was surreal.

Tang Wu, meanwhile, steered from the front, never forgetting to encourage the others:

"Keep it up, everyone! We're almost at our destination."

"Pedal, keep pedaling! Pedal straight into the Star Dou Forest."

Upon reaching their destination, the Hundred-Ton King came to a halt, and the doors slowly opened.

The chubby Ma Hongjun, panting heavily, was the first to jump off the vehicle:

"I... I feel like I've done more exercise today than in an entire week. I'm exhausted..."

"Agreed. I feel like my legs aren't even my own anymore."

As a support-type spirit master, Oscar's physical constitution was naturally weaker than that of the battle-type spirit masters.

Tang Wu looked completely relaxed, a stark contrast to the weary expressions of the others.

He even went so far as to say, in a lighthearted tone: "Really? I don't feel tired at all."

"Well, of course..."

"Because you weren't the one pedaling! Of course you aren't tired. Why don't we switch places!" ×7

The seven of them: →_→

Tang San and the others stared at Tang Wu in unison, their gazes filled with deep resentment.

Under their collective glare, Tang Wu felt a bit sheepish:

"Hehe, although the process was a little bit bitter, we reached our goal, didn't we?"

Shortly after, Zhao Wuji, who had been left behind, finally caught up.

Perhaps it was destiny, but they ran straight into the Phoenix Tail Crested Snake.

Based on his observations, Tang San immediately deduced the information about the spirit beast.

The six years he had spent studying this knowledge under Yu Xiaogang had not been in vain.

Hearing about the potential spirit skill he could obtain, Oscar's eyes lit up, and he immediately made his decision:

"That's the one."

"Alright then. Fatty, your spirit has a natural restraint against snakes, so you'll be the one to strike."

Tang San began to issue commands.

"No problem. Leave Oscar's spirit ring to me."

Ma Hongjun patted his round belly and agreed without hesitation.

The plan proceeded methodically, yet, as this was their first time working together, oversights were inevitable.

The Phoenix Tail Crested Snake was knocked down, but it unleashed a final burst of energy, spreading its membranes to glide along the ground.

Watching his desired spirit beast about to escape, a sense of despair welled up in Oscar's heart.

But at the final moment, a large net woven from Blue Silver Grass caught the Phoenix Tail Crested Snake.

Tang Wu's voice rang out from beside him:

"Don't forget, I'm still here."

"Haha, Tang Wu, I absolutely love you!"

Seeing the Phoenix Tail Crested Snake recovered, Oscar excitedly blew a flying kiss at Tang Wu.

Tang Wu laughed and cursed:

"Get lost! I'm a man, and I like women!"

"Hey, don't be so rigid about gender. Look, I can be quite seductive too."

Oscar pinched his fingers into an orchid gesture, his posturing so flamboyant that it made the others want to retch.

However, just as he was about to hunt the spirit beast, Meng Yiran and her grandmother arrived right on cue:

"Wait! You cannot kill this spirit beast."