Everything Came True

In truth, En Zuo had already been considering whether he could take Ning Rongrong back to the Dragon King Era with him. But reason told him that this plan was unworkable.

Although Ning Rongrong and the others from Shrek still had some distance between them during this period, becoming friends and creating a harmonious atmosphere were things that would only happen after returning to Shrek Academy.

Ning Rongrong had no real sense of belonging toward Shrek. More than anything, it was simply rebellion born from her nature.

As for her feelings toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they were nowhere near enough to support her leaving this era with En Zuo, leaving Ning Fengzhi's sight.

As the two chatted freely, Oscar turned his head away and forced himself not to look at Ning Rongrong. He had admired her for a long time, and the affection buried deep in his heart had even become somewhat twisted.

Boss Dai had Zhu Zhuqing, Little San had Xiao Wu, and Fatty only needed to resolve his evil fire. So naturally, Oscar had set his sights on Ning Rongrong, the only one in the group who was alone.

He had originally thought he had a very good chance of winning her over. With them spending day and night together, some feelings would surely grow between them.

Yet Ning Rongrong, who usually barely gave him the time of day, was chatting and laughing with a stranger Soul Master. Was it just because the other man was a genius?

"I'm also a Soul Master born with full innate soul power. Why does she always treat me so coldly?" Oscar grumbled indignantly.

Ma Hongjun raised his brows teasingly, patted Oscar on the shoulder, and laughed. "Enough, Little Ao. If you're really that mad, go spar with that pretty boy. Worst case, I'll go with you."

Could two people really defeat a genius Soul Ancestor? Oscar was somewhat tempted. His smile was strained, and his gaze drifted. "Let's wait until Little San finishes absorbing his soul ring."

Tang San was currently sitting cross-legged, wholly focused on absorbing the soul ring of the thousand-year Human-Faced Demon Spider.

Because En Zuo had extracted the external soul bone, the absorption process was far less painful than before. Although the age of the soul ring somewhat exceeded what he could bear, things were already going much more smoothly.

During that time, Xiao Wu returned safely. Seeing Tang San risk his life to absorb a Human-Faced Demon Spider soul ring nearly three hundred years beyond the limit set by Grandmaster, her heart clenched sharply.

"Brother, you can't let anything happen to you. It's all my fault, I'm the one to blame... You have to hold on. As long as you wake up, I'll do anything."

Xiao Wu truly regretted it.

She did not know that from the very moment she appeared, a gaze had locked firmly onto her.

En Zuo suppressed the fervor in his heart and thought, Invincible Golden Body, Teleportation...

In terms of the quality of the soul bone skills they provided, no one in the entire Douluo could compare. Invincible Golden Body, which forcibly rendered him immune to any attack for three seconds! And Teleportation, which could be used endlessly, consuming one percent of soul power to instantly travel a hundred meters.

As long as one was an assault-type battle Soul Master, no one could fail to recognize how rare these two soul skills were. They combined offense and defense into one.

A nightmare combination for any enemy.

Battles between top-tier Soul Masters were often decided by a single move. Now, there was a soul skill that allowed you to abandon all defense, become invincible for three seconds, and unleash your strongest attack at peak condition.

Was that not powerful enough?

En Zuo watched Tang San's aura gradually stabilize. Seeing that he was about to awaken, he slowly rose to his feet under Ning Rongrong's puzzled gaze.

He had to leave.

En Zuo did not belong to this era to begin with, nor did he have the slightest attachment to it.

Likewise, Tang San of this parallel time-space would follow in his footsteps and temporarily leave this time-space.

After struggling for two hours.

Amid Tang San's disheveled black hair, a streak of purple had quietly appeared. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his gaze utterly blank.

He only remembered gritting his teeth and holding on for Xiao Wu. As his consciousness gradually returned, he saw the scene before him... and a familiar... person...

"Xiao Wu, is that you?"

After receiving an affirmative answer,

Tang San's body trembled. He wrapped an arm around Xiao Wu's body, and her familiar scent filled his nose. He was overjoyed. "It really is you. You're all right! En Zuo didn't lie to me, you're really all right. That's wonderful... That's truly wonderful."

Xiao Wu had returned. She had really returned.

She had not died.

At this moment, nothing was more important than Xiao Wu. Even obtaining a third soul ring beyond the theoretical limit meant nothing at all.

"En Zuo... didn't lie to you..."

Xiao Wu kept turning those words over in her mouth. An inexplicable worry rose in her heart, followed by a wrenching pain. She did not know what was wrong.

She felt as if she and Tang San were about to be separated forever today. The feeling made Xiao Wu suffocate.

She did not like it.

Xiao Wu questioned him instinctively. "What did En Zuo say to you?"

Tang San's tone caught, and he came back to his senses.

He had already promised En Zuo that if everything he said was true, he would formally leave Shrek Academy and join Monster Academy.

But now...

Why...

Why did his heart hurt so much?

Tang San forced a smile. "No... he didn't say anything..."

He changed the subject and asked another question. "Xiao Wu, are you already a three-ringed Soul Elder now?"

Xiao Wu found it strange. Tang San should have heard everyone mention this while he was absorbing the soul ring, so how did he know?

She nodded and revealed her two yellow and one purple soul rings. Lifting her snow-white neck proudly, she said, "What do you think, Third Brother... I'm amazing, right?"

"Everything came true..."

Tang San's face turned deathly pale.

"It all came true. How could this be?"

Did that mean Xiao Wu would still leave him in the end, leaving him all alone in the Divine Realm?

How could he accept such an outcome?

"Brother, what are you babbling about?" Xiao Wu was getting angry. "Why do you look so distracted the moment you wake up? What exactly happened?"

Would Tang San tell her? Of course not.

En Zuo's prophecy was far too shocking. No one would believe it. Other than Tang San, who had experienced it firsthand, no one would believe it.

"No... no... En Zuo must have a way. He can definitely change all this." Like a madman, Tang San searched everywhere for En Zuo. Under the horrified gazes of the Shrek group, he dropped to his knees before En Zuo. "Please..."

"Brother..." Xiao Wu could not help calling out loudly. "What on earth is wrong with you?"

Dai Mubai frowned and tried to pull Tang San up. "Little San, what's wrong with you? Are you still the Little San I know? How did you become like this? Where did all your former spirit go?"

Tang San did not move. He lay collapsed on the ground like a pile of mud.

En Zuo walked up to Tang San, the tip of his shoe almost touching Tang San's forehead. He said calmly, "Everything I promised you has come true. And now, it is time for you to fulfill your promise. Leave Shrek from this day forth and join our Monster Academy."

"What?!"

Xiao Wu was the first to step forward. She shielded Tang San behind her, her delicate brows tightly furrowed. "What nonsense are you talking about? Third Brother's teacher is an instructor at Shrek Academy, the renowned Grandmaster of the Soul Master world. How could he possibly join some Monster Academy with you?"

Xiao Wu looked at the silent Tang San, anxiety burning in her heart. "Third Brother, say something!"