Encounter with Shrek Academy

At dusk!

A small town outside the Star Dou Great Forest!

A Soul Master battle had just erupted here. On one side were seven students from Shrek Academy; on the other was Ye Zhiqiu, director of external affairs for Canghui Academy.

Ye Zhiqiu was a mature director of external affairs. Afraid of provoking enemies he could not afford to offend, he showed restraint throughout the battle, only to be taught a lesson by Shrek Academy's seven students.

This enraged Ye Zhiqiu, and he wanted to go all out and teach Shrek Academy's seven students a lesson.

Then Zhao Wuji appeared.

Without even summoning his martial soul, he sent Ye Zhiqiu flying with a single palm strike, cracking even his martial soul.

Clap, clap, clap—

A round of applause drew everyone's attention.

Surrounded by red-robed and black-robed bishops, Qiangu Aoshi walked to the center of the street.

"Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji. I never expected to encounter you here."

"Bishop Liprass, if I remember correctly, Zhao Wuji is a wanted criminal of our Spirit Hall, isn't he?"

Liprass, dressed in a crimson robe, spoke coldly:

"Zhao Wuji brutally slaughtered all thirteen members of the Qi Family merely because someone from the Qi Family offended him. And when that bastard killed the Qi Family, he butchered every single maid and servant as well."

"The Qi Family may have offended him, but those maids and servants had not. Therefore, our Spirit Hall dispatched sixteen black-robed bishops to apprehend him."

"Unfortunately, that bastard escaped. He hid for more than ten years, but he has finally shown himself again."

Zhao Wuji's expression had long since changed drastically. He and Flender had founded Shrek Academy precisely to evade Spirit Hall's pursuit.

Otherwise, why would a dignified Soul Sage in the prime of his life hide away at Shrek Academy?

"Everyone, run! I'll cover your retreat."

"I hid for more than ten years, but I still couldn't escape them."

"These bastards from Spirit Hall—the red-robed bishops are all Soul Sages, while the black-robed bishops are all Soul Emperors."

"You leave first. I'll catch up later."

Dai Mubai extended the blades from his claws. Perhaps his status as a prince of the Star Luo Empire gave him courage, because he actually strode forward and let out a tiger's roar.

"Teacher Zhao, we're not leaving!"

"Isn't it just Spirit Hall? Do you know who I am?!"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun reacted far more normally.

Usually, provoking students from junior, intermediate, or advanced Soul Master academies was no big deal. Flender and Zhao Wuji would always have their backs.

But now, facing a group of red-robed and black-robed bishops from Spirit Hall, their legs had gone weak.

Flender said that those who dared not cause trouble were mediocre.

But Flender had never said they should provoke Spirit Hall.

Oscar's legs trembled as he spoke softly.

"If we stay here, we'll only hold Teacher Zhao back. Why don't we escape first?"

Ma Hongjun's tiny eyes darted around on his plump face.

"Right. As long as we leave first, Teacher Zhao will definitely find a way to break out."

Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat dazed as she stared at Qiangu Aoshi, who undoubtedly stood at the center while surrounded by the red-robed and black-robed bishops.

That lecher who had teased her in the Star Dou Great Forest seemed to have quite a high status.

Ning Rongrong remained calm as well.

As the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, cherished by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo—

She did not feel panicked when facing these red-robed and black-robed bishops.

She even looked at Qiangu Aoshi with curiosity.

Tang San had already begun considering an escape route. He pulled Xiao Wu close and positioned Oscar and Ma Hongjun in front of them.

He had only joined Shrek Academy a few days ago. They could fight side by side under normal circumstances, but in a true crisis, Tang San cared only about Xiao Wu.

The different backgrounds of Shrek Academy's seven students now made the gap between them clear.

Qiangu Aoshi raised a hand and slashed it downward.

Four red-robed bishops shot forward, each summoning their martial soul as they charged Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji also possessed his martial soul and used his first soul skill, the Immovable Bright King Body.

This was his signature soul skill. Back then, relying on its formidable defensive power, he had forced his way out while surrounded by sixteen black-robed bishops from Spirit Hall.

A total of five Soul Sages stood there, their thirty-five Soul Rings shining brilliantly. The terrifying pressure of their soul power spread outward in waves alongside gusts of air.

It even blasted Dai Mubai away.

What right did a Soul Elder have to interfere in a battle between Soul Sages?

Yet he still shouted defiantly, his face filled with resentment.

"I'm a prince of the Star Luo Empire! Isn't Spirit Hall being far too overbearing? Why are you arresting Teacher Zhao? If you have the guts, arrest me too! Then, when the Star Luo Empire's million-strong army reaches your borders, let's see how your Pope deals with you!"

Qiangu Aoshi glanced at Dai Mubai. This useless fool did not dare compete with Davis, fled to Shrek Academy to drown himself in pleasure and dreams, and spent every day chasing women and sleeping around.

And he thought he could make the Star Luo Empire mobilize a million troops?

If Qiangu Aoshi really arrested him, Davis would probably laugh and personally write him a letter of thanks.

Dai Mubai was merely borrowing the tiger's might to intimidate others.

Qiangu Aoshi ignored him and turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Wild little kitty, we meet again. My previous offer still stands. Come be my pet."

This time, Zhu Zhuqing did not get angry as she had before.

She hesitated.

She seemed to be weighing the pros and cons.

Biting her lip lightly, she continued struggling with herself.

"You bastard! Zhu Zhuqing is my woman! You actually dare ask her to be your pet? I'll kill you!"

Dai Mubai's eyes turned bloodshot, and he panted like a bull.

Ever since seeing Zhu Zhuqing and catching the scent of the Netherworld Spirit Cat on her, he had already regarded Zhu Zhuqing as his personal possession.

Now that Qiangu Aoshi dared to compete with him for a woman, Dai Mubai was truly filled with killing intent.

With a tiger's roar, he stomped heavily on the ground.

Dai Mubai lunged through the air toward Qiangu Aoshi.

The black-robed bishops guarding Qiangu Aoshi's sides wanted to act and stop Dai Mubai.

However, Qiangu Aoshi raised a hand to stop them.

He bent his knees slightly, then explosively launched himself into the air. With a stylish flying kick, he struck Dai Mubai squarely.

Qiangu Aoshi's powerful kick sent Dai Mubai flying backward.

Dai Mubai's eyes bulged, his face twisted in agony, sour bile rose in his throat, and his entire body hurt as though it had been torn apart.

With a thud, Dai Mubai flew more than ten meters before crashing heavily onto the ground.

Without using his martial soul, Qiangu Aoshi had sent Dai Mubai, who was in his martial soul possession state, flying with a kick.

This deeply shocked Tang San. He had fought Dai Mubai before and knew perfectly well just how powerful Dai Mubai's strength was.

When Tang San looked at Qiangu Aoshi again, purple light surged in his eyes, and deep wariness appeared within them.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun were close with Dai Mubai, so they rushed out and helped him up.

"Boss Dai, are you all right?"