Peerless Dragon Serpent

The old woman strode forward slowly, a snake-headed staff in hand. Six perfectly configured Soul Rings gradually appeared around her, and the aura of a Soul Emperor began to spread through the forest.

The girl looked to be sixteen or seventeen. Her neat, fitted outfit wrapped around her well-developed figure, and her dark brown eyes were fixed on the purple Soul Ring above the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's corpse. Anger flashed across her face.

She, too, held a snake-headed staff. Two hundred-year Soul Rings circled her body. Clearly, this Soul Ring had been hunted for her!

When Zhao Wuji saw the six Soul Rings around Chao Tianxiang, his expression froze for a moment before easing into a relieved smile.

Thankfully, she was only a Soul Emperor.

His expression immediately returned to normal. His aura surged, and seven Soul Rings slowly emerged around him.

"I am Zhao Wuji. What can I do for you?"

Chao Tianxiang's aura was instantly suppressed in return, and the anger on both women's faces receded somewhat at the sight of the seven Soul Rings.

A Soul Sage? A Soul Sage had appeared in the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest—and it was Zhao Wuji, of all people!

Upon hearing Zhao Wuji announce his name, Snake Granny immediately sensed trouble. She tightened her grip on her staff, but when she looked at her granddaughter beside her, a fierce glint flashed through her eyes.

This matter absolutely could not be allowed to end like this!

"I am Chao Tianxiang. My friends in the soul master world have been kind enough to call me Snake Granny."

"But even if you, Zhao Wuji, are a Soul Sage, you must give us an explanation!"

Her aura suddenly surged and continuously spread outward. Though she said that, she was certainly no match for a Soul Sage. She had to get the old man here!

Chao Tianxiang!

The confidence on Zhao Wuji's face instantly collapsed.

Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang of the Peerless Dragon Serpent!

That married couple possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill that could not be resisted without the strength of a Titled Douluo. Their reputation was far greater than that of him, the Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji!

And if Snake Granny was here, then Dragon Duke Meng Shu had to be nearby as well!

He discreetly signaled behind him. The Shrek group immediately shifted their positions and spread out.

Oscar no longer cared about the Soul Ring and hurriedly retreated. This was not something a support-system soul master like him could meddle in!

Meanwhile, at some point, Su Ge had already leaped back onto a tree. Leaning against its upper branches, he watched the spectacle below.

When he saw Zhao Wuji's constipated expression, the corners of his mouth could not help but lift into a smile.

Sure enough, throwing one's weight around only worked against the weak. Once you kicked an iron plate, things became hard to wrap up.

Besides, he had deliberately asked Zhao Wuji about it earlier. Now there was even less room for compromise!

"And Chao Tianxiang's burst of aura isn't merely for intimidation!"

His gaze turned behind Chao Tianxiang. Within his greatly expanded senses, a powerful aura had erupted from that direction and was rushing over at tremendous speed.

"This matter was our fault. We are willing to compensate you and find another suitable soul beast for you!"

Zhao Wuji knew the situation had become serious. Chao Tianxiang could not be treated as an ordinary Soul Emperor.

Even if he attacked, he might not be able to defeat her, let alone deal with Meng Shu nearby.

And even if he did defeat them, he might not be able to protect so many students!

He truly regretted it now. If he had not forcibly made Oscar act, or had simply said a little less, today's matter probably would not have become so difficult.

But the problem was that his words and actions just now had practically blocked off every path. What could originally have been discussed and reasoned through could no longer be negotiated.

"Compensation? Hehe... Zhao Wuji, if it had not been this old woman today, but some ordinary Soul Emperor, would you not have killed them on the spot?"

"If you do not give us an explanation today, none of you will be leaving!"

Feeling Meng Shu's aura draw ever closer, Chao Tianxiang's heart settled, and her tone grew even more forceful!

Just as silence fell over the scene and Zhao Wuji hesitated over whether to risk making a move, a figure appeared on the scene at astonishing speed!

The newcomer was a tall, thin old man who appeared to be over seventy. Though his head was full of silver hair, he was vigorous and sharp-eyed. Eight Soul Rings floated around him.

Two yellow, three purple, and three black. Though it was not the optimal Soul Ring configuration, it represented an expert at the Soul Douluo level, far stronger than Zhao Wuji!

Zhao Wuji's expression stiffened. He inwardly cried, It's over, and the expression on his face was utterly spectacular.

After Dragon Duke arrived beside Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran, he saw Zhao Wuji and the others confronting them.

Naturally, he also saw the dead Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent and the Soul Ring floating above it.

After Chao Tianxiang briefly explained the situation, Meng Shu's expression immediately turned cold. Although he had already found some traces of a Man Faced Demon Spider,

Compared to such a dangerous soul beast, before determining its age, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was the more suitable choice.

Yet not only had this soul beast been killed by someone else, it had even nearly fallen into danger!

"Good! Zhao Wuji, you are very good indeed!"

The dragon-headed staff over four meters long in Dragon Duke's hand slammed into the ground. The pressure of a Soul Douluo's Soul Power instantly swept across the entire area, pouring toward Zhao Wuji without restraint!

At the same time, his aura faintly merged with Chao Tianxiang's beside him. If Zhao Wuji dared make any rash move, they could suppress him with thunderous force!

Under such overwhelming pressure, the Shrek group involuntarily summoned their Martial Souls to resist it, and their Soul Rings appeared as well.

Yet the display of Shrek's Soul Rings stunned the three of them once more!

Among the seven children, there were actually three Soul Elders, while the rest were all Soul Grand Masters!

After shouldering most of Meng Shu's pressure, Zhao Wuji saw them stunned by these little monsters' talent and finally thought of a way to break the deadlock.

In the current situation, he could only rely on the forces behind these little monsters!

"Senior Dragon Duke, this is all a misunderstanding!"

"I came this time to hunt Soul Rings for the students of my academy as well. I truly did not expect to flood the Dragon King's temple with water. Please step aside with me, Senior. This junior would like to speak with you privately, if I may..."

Zhao Wuji could no longer care about his dignity. If this matter blew up, he would be the one left in an impossible position. He could not win in a fight, and if anything happened, he could not handle the consequences.

If he could do it all over again, he swore he would keep his mouth shut!

But his actions and threats had clearly touched Meng Shu's reverse scale.

Moreover, as he looked at these young boys and girls, he realized that so many geniuses appearing together was no simple matter.

The anger in his heart was suppressed as well. His aura gradually withdrew, though his gaze toward Zhao Wuji remained icy.