Golden Tortoiseshell's Sacrifice, Dai Yueheng's Inflated Ego

"Ye Ming, Qiu'er, it's up to you two now!"

As soon as Gu Yuena finished speaking, Ye Ming had already taken Di Ruiqiu's small hand.

In an instant, streams of light flickered within Ye Ming's gold-and-silver eyes.

A golden vertical eye appeared on Di Ruiqiu's forehead.

As the light flowed, a wondrous ripple circulated between the two of them.

Rustle.

A breeze suddenly rose, and every tree throughout the Star Dou Great Forest swayed.

The invisible power of destiny formed a barrier, blessing Red King below as he teetered on the verge of collapse.

Rumble!

The tribulation lightning descended, only to be completely blocked by that barrier of destiny.

The Emperor Auspicious Beast was immensely important to all soul beasts in a soul beast habitat because its destiny could help them survive the heavenly tribulations.

Destiny nourished them as silently as rain moistening all things.

Yet for Red King to undergo his tribulation, Ye Ming and Di Ruiqiu still needed to join forces and release the power of destiny to protect him.

This also showed from another angle that the laws of this world wanted to exterminate high-level soul beasts.

"It blocked it! The tribulation clouds are dispersing!"

Di Tian spoke joyfully. When his gaze fell upon Ye Ming and Di Ruiqiu, his eyes were filled with affection.

A habitat with an Emperor Auspicious Beast was a blessing to all soul beasts.

What was more, their Star Dou Great Forest had two Emperor Auspicious Beasts.

Xiong Jun, Wan Yaowang, and the other ferocious beasts also revealed delighted expressions.

The heavenly tribulation was something every ferocious beast had to face, while Ye Ming and Di Ruiqiu were their final protective barrier.

If anything went wrong with the two of them, they would face the fury of every soul beast in the entire Star Dou Great Forest!

At this moment, the Golden Tortoiseshell, fortunate enough to witness this scene, finally let go of the last trace of unwillingness in its heart.

"The Emperor Auspicious Beasts are blessed with profound fortune. They are gifts bestowed upon all soul beasts by the heavens!"

"Following him, perhaps we truly can break the shackles preventing soul beasts from becoming gods!"

Below the valley, Red King, who had been on the verge of collapse, straightened his body.

"Awoo!!" He raised his three heads and roared at the dispersing tribulation clouds.

It was the roar of the soul beast race against the heavens' injustice.

At that very instant, a startling crimson light burst forth from the Golden Tortoiseshell's body.

That crimson light dyed the entire sky red.

The red light gathered into a pillar that enveloped Ye Ming.

The next moment, the several ferocious beasts all turned around to look at the Golden Tortoiseshell, whose entire body shone with crimson light.

A deep beastly roar came from the rear of the mountaintop:

"Ye Ming, today, I, the Golden Tortoiseshell, offer my soul to you in sacrifice. I hope you will break the heavens' shackles upon soul beasts!!"

Holiday time was like a big donkey—it trotted away in the blink of an eye.

At Shrek Academy, on Sea God Island.

Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochan, Chen Zifeng, and Gongyang Mo had just returned from an inspection mission when Xuan Zi summoned them.

"Today is the day the outer courtyard begins classes. Since the Shrek reserve team has already been decided, it's time for you to meet them."

Xuan Zi still wore that filthy, disheveled outfit. Holding a wine gourd in one hand and a chicken wing in the other, he took a bite and said, "Also, Mu Lao intends to arrange for three students to join your team and complete the lineup of the Shrek Seven Monsters."

"What?" Dai Yueheng frowned. "Elder Xuan, our team doesn't need more people!"

The inner courtyard disciples had all joined the Shrek Inspection Corps and were carrying out inspection missions across the continent.

Though the outer courtyard had quite a few geniuses, aside from Ye Ming, none of them could keep up with their pace.

What was more, Ma Xiaotao's whereabouts were unknown, Xixi was now crippled, and Yao Haoxuan's bones were not yet cold...

The academy was in such a hurry to have others take their places. It was hard not to feel chilled by it.

Gongyang Mo, Ling Luochan, and Chen Zifeng also showed displeasure.

Ever since Xixi's accident, they had begun cultivating frantically. Over the past year, their soul power had broken through repeatedly, all so they could take revenge on the evil soul masters.

They had only just managed to emerge from the shadows, yet now they heard that Xuan Zi was allowing people to join the team directly, filling the vacancies to form a new generation of Shrek Seven Monsters. How could they accept that?

"This is the academy's arrangement. You only need to obey!"

Xuan Zi took a swig of wine and explained, "The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Soul Duel Tournament is about to begin. For the academy's honor, they must join!"

"Yao Haoxuan, Xixi, and Ma Xiaotao will forever be outstanding students of Shrek Academy. The academy will not forget them!"

"But the academy's honor must be defended with iron and blood!"

"Adding people is already decided. Don't say any more."

"Elder Xuan, are the few of us not enough to win the tournament?" Dai Yueheng's eyes reddened as his soul power suddenly surged. Seven soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—appeared one after another around him.

"Over this past year, I didn't dare slack off for even a moment because I never wanted to see my comrades die before my eyes again!"

"Elder Xuan, although I benefited from immortal herbs, I rose from Rank 64 to Rank 71 within a year. Is that still not enough for me to protect Yao Haoxuan and the others' places?"

Gongyang Mo, Ling Luochan, and Chen Zifeng's eyes also reddened slightly.

It was not only Dai Yueheng. Over the past year, the three of them had also cultivated desperately.

All to avenge Yao Haoxuan and the others.

Seeing this, Xuan Zi stopped eating his chicken leg and consoled the four of them, "I know you are hurting, but the new members won't hold you back."

"This matter was personally decided by Mu Lao. There is no room for discussion!"

Dai Yueheng dejectedly dispersed his soul rings and secretly clenched his fists.

I don't care who you are or how you persuaded Mu Lao. I absolutely won't let you join the Shrek Seven Monsters so easily!

Even if it's you, Ye Ming, the same goes for you!!

Back then, Ye Ming's self-created martial soul fusion skill had indeed shocked him.

But there was a world of difference between a Soul Sage and a Soul Emperor!

Now that he possessed his Martial Soul True Body, he believed he could crush Ye Ming completely!

Just then, a small boat docked at the shore. Bei Bei, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan stepped off the boat.

Xuan Zi waved at everyone. After making introductions, he smiled and said, "To help you understand each other better, let's have an internal match first!"

Dai Yueheng gave a savage grin and snorted. "Good. I happen to be in a bad mood right now!"

Seven against four!

The Shrek Seven Monsters reserve team versus the previous generation's four Shrek Monsters!

At Xuan Zi's command, the seven immediately began fighting.

But the result of the match dealt Bei Bei's group of seven a severe blow.

A complete defeat!

Even after using all their trump cards, the seven had no ability to fight back against Dai Yueheng's group of four.

Shrek Academy's seven-ring Soul Sages were simply too powerful!

On the battle platform, a smile appeared on Dai Yueheng's face once more.

Looking at the seven sprawled across the ground, he smiled faintly. "Junior brothers and sisters, it seems you still need more training!"

Wang Dong rubbed his abdomen, his heart filled with disappointment.

The boss wasn't on Sea God Island. Where exactly was he?

If the boss were here, he definitely wouldn't let Dai Yueheng act so arrogantly!

Xiao Xiao was even more blunt, pouting as she said, "If Class Monitor Ye Ming were here, he definitely wouldn't dare be so arrogant."

They were all soul masters, so their hearing was naturally exceptional.

Everyone heard Xiao Xiao's mutter.

Dai Yueheng immediately blew up.

Ever since he had secretly slipped away that time, he had wanted to reclaim his pride every waking moment.

Especially now that he had broken through to Soul Sage, his confidence had grown even stronger.

Looking at Xiao Xiao, he sneered. "Ye Ming? Even if he were here, he couldn't change the result!"

"Between a Soul Sage and anyone below Soul Sage lies a massive chasm. Him? He can't cross that natural divide!"

Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and the others clenched their teeth.

This guy was way too full of himself!

"Oh? A natural divide, huh?"

Suddenly, a blond young man approached from the distance with two stunningly beautiful figures beside him.

Looking at Dai Yueheng on the platform, he sneered. "Little kitty, after a year apart, you think you're tough again?"