"Attack!"
Zhu Zhuqing was the first to use Hell Stab, lunging straight for the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's comb. The snake dodged, leaving only a few shallow scratches along its body and slowing it down slightly.
The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent spat out a cloud of multicolored mist, and its speed surged.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai shouted, "Careful!"
He immediately activated White Tiger Vajra Transformation and charged at the snake.
But Zhu Zhuqing had already pulled back.
Help them hunt for Soul Rings?
Well, I could at least make a show of helping. After all, Star Dou Forest was pretty dangerous.
But I'd only help a little. If the hothead wanted to charge in himself, then let him.
[ Begonia Blossoms: Here we go, here we go! A classic hothead charge, recreated to perfection. Xiao Wu, don't do anything. Let him take a hit and learn his lesson.]
[ I Am Not Swallow: +1. We can just sit back and watch. That snake's so fast, Dai Mubai's definitely going to charge right into its path.]
Xiao Wu glanced at the group chat, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly. She didn't make a move.
Dai Mubai charged straight at the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, but its tail whipped him back more than ten paces.
Seeing this, Tang San sent out Blue Silver Grass to wrap around the snake, but it broke free.
The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent broke free of the Blue Silver Grass and tried to flee.
Zhao Wuji said, "Trying to run?" He immediately activated his Third Soul Ring, Gravity Enhancement, slowing the serpent down.
Then he activated his Fourth and Fifth Soul Rings, Gravity Compression, seized the serpent by the head, and stunned it with a flick.
[ Sky Wing 6G: Zhao Wuji was pretty reliable this time. He didn't drop the ball. But now that the snake's stunned, the one who'll fight over its Soul Ring should be making an entrance, right?]
[ Galaxy Baseball Bat Hero: Just as expected. I can already hear footsteps. I'm waiting for the old scene to play out.]
Two figures approached: Serpent Granny, Chao Tianxiang, and her granddaughter, Meng Yiran. Both carried Serpent-headed Canes. Chao Tianxiang had six Soul Rings, while Meng Yiran had two Hundred-Year Soul Rings.
Chao Tianxiang said, "Stop! We found and hunted this serpent first. My granddaughter just reached level thirty, and she needs its Soul Ring! Look at the marks from my cane on its body."
Zhao Wuji inspected the serpent. Sure enough, several clear marks from a cane showed on its body. He furrowed his brow slightly. "May I ask your name, senior?"
Chao Tianxiang said, "This old woman is Chao Tianxiang, known as Serpent Granny. My husband is Meng Shu, known as Dragon Duke."
Zhao Wuji said, "Soul Beasts belong to no one. Whoever catches one gets it. My student Oscar just reached level thirty too, and this Soul Ring would suit him as well."
"Among you brats, there's another thirty-level Soul Master?" Chao Tianxiang clearly didn't believe him. Her gaze swept over the Shrek group.
Zhao Wuji said, "Everyone from Shrek, release your Martial Souls!"
They all released their Martial Souls. Dai Mubai had two yellow Soul Rings and one purple, while Tang San and the others had two yellow ones. Chao Tianxiang and her granddaughter were stunned.
[ I Am Not Swallow: The classic "we found it first" versus "we caught it first." Turns out there's no reason to expect fairness when Soul Masters fight over resources.]
[ Fire-Breathing Dragon: The Peerless Dragon and Serpent couple may have a famous reputation, but trying to take something from juniors right off the bat doesn't exactly show senior dignity. Shrek isn't much better, using "Soul Beasts belong to no one" as an excuse. Both sides sure know how to spin things.]
Chao Tianxiang said, "Let the two children have a match. If my granddaughter wins, the Soul Ring is ours. If your student wins, we'll leave."
"Oscar's an auxiliary-type Soul Master. He can't compete!" Zhao Wuji immediately refused.
Tang San stepped forward and said, "I'll fight in Xiao Ao's place. I'm a level-twenty-nine Battle Soul Master. Competing against her won't put me at an advantage."
Both sides agreed to the proposal.
Meng Yiran said, "Meng Yiran. My Martial Soul is the Serpent Cane. I'm a level-thirty, two-ring Battle Soul Master."
Tang San said, "Tang San. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. I'm a level-twenty-nine, two-ring Battle Soul Master."
Meng Yiran swung her Serpent Cane at Tang San.
Tang San retreated with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and activated his First Soul Ring, sending Blue Silver Grass to wrap around Meng Yiran's limbs.
Tang San said, "Is that it?"
Meng Yiran activated her two yellow Soul Rings and broke free of the entanglement. A venomous blade shot from her Serpent Cane and stabbed toward Tang San.
Tang San didn't retreat. Instead, he advanced, deflecting the Serpent Cane with one hand and striking its weak point with the other.
Meng Yiran refused to give up. Her Serpent Cane became a flurry of shadows, striking toward the major acupoints across Tang San's body.
Tang San used Purple Demon Eye to see the Serpent Cane's trajectory. He grabbed the cane and its venomous blade, activating Mysterious Jade Hand to protect himself from the poison.
The two gripped opposite ends of the Serpent Cane and competed with their Soul Power. Meng Yiran's Soul Power drained quickly, and she gradually fell behind.
Chao Tianxiang said, "Enough. We'll accept our loss. Let's stop them together."
Zhao Wuji agreed, and they stepped forward to protect their respective juniors. Zhao Wuji said, "Let go!" Tang San released his grip and stepped back. Meng Yiran's Soul Power surged away, and she fell to the ground, spitting blood.
Oscar said, "Xiao San, have something to replenish your strength." He handed over a Recovery Sausage.
After treating her injuries, Meng Yiran whined to Chao Tianxiang, "Grandma, you have to stand up for me!"
Chao Tianxiang said, "A bet is a bet. We'll leave. Immovable Wisdom King, until we meet again." She took Meng Yiran and left.
Zhao Wuji said, "You little brat, hurry up and get to it!"
Oscar stabbed the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to death with a short blade. A purple Soul Ring rose up, and he immediately sat cross-legged to absorb it.
[ Galaxy Baseball Bat Hero: Finally, that's over. Watching them fight over it wore me out. Next up should be Oscar's pervy Soul Spell scene, right?]
[ First Cute Bunny: Recording's ready. I'm just waiting for that Soul Spell.]
Half an hour later, Oscar broke through to Soul Elder. Two yellow Soul Rings and one purple Soul Ring revolved around him.
Dai Mubai said, "Congratulations, Xiao Ao! Hurry up and show us your Third Soul Skill!"
Oscar said, "Promise you won't laugh."
Then he chanted his Soul Spell: "I Have a Mushroom Sausage!"
A Mushroom Sausage appeared, and everyone burst out laughing.
Oscar said, "What are you laughing at? This Soul Skill lets you fly!"
The laughter stopped. Everyone stared in astonishment.
Dai Mubai said, "An auxiliary flight skill? Usually, only flying-type Soul Masters have those!"
Oscar said, "I can only fly for a minute, at the same speed as the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent just now."
[ First Cute Bunny: I can't take it anymore. No matter how many times I hear that Soul Spell, it still sounds so pervy. But is one minute of flight useful or just a gimmick?]
[ Sky Wing 6G: Food-type Soul Masters really do have strange Soul Skills. That Soul Spell is outrageous, but one minute of flight is still a bit of a gimmick. If he doesn't have enough sausages, he won't get very far.]
Tang San said, "Teacher Zhao, we can't hurry back yet."
"Why?" Zhao Wuji asked with a frown.
Tang San said, "After my fight with Meng Yiran, I broke through to level thirty. I need a Soul Ring too."
Everyone was stunned.
Zhao Wuji said, "Good! We'll stay and find you the most suitable Soul Beast!"
For the next two days, they continued searching for Soul Beasts.
The three beauties watched and recorded. Zhu Zhuqing scouted, while Ning Rongrong provided brief support when danger arose. The three occasionally made snarky comments in the group chat.
[ First Cute Bunny: We haven't found a suitable Soul Beast in two whole days, and everyone's getting anxious. Dai Mubai almost went after a Hundred-Year Soul Beast just now. Is there really a need to be in such a hurry?]
Xiao Wu was furious. How could Dai Mubai slaughter Soul Beasts so recklessly?
[ Galaxy Baseball Bat Hero: The Titan Giant Ape's coming soon. You'll be able to carry out your mission in a moment.]
[ No Petting Cats: Copy that.]
Night fell. Everyone rested while Zhao Wuji kept watch.
Before long, Tang San and Zhao Wuji sensed a powerful surge of Soul Power.
Zhao Wuji's expression changed. "Everyone, get up!"
The students crawled out of their tents and saw a mountain-like silhouette appear above the trees.
Zhao Wuji said, "It's the Titan Giant Ape!"
He immediately and forcefully activated his Vajra Bear Martial Soul, transforming straight into his Martial Soul Avatar.
"I'll hold it off. Eat Oscar's Mushroom Sausages and get out of here at once!"
The three girls exchanged glances.
It was here!
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