The River's Sword Descends from Heaven!

Xiao Wu stood on the steps before the Great Soul Arena in Soto City, her gaze wandering as she watched the birds in the distance.

All sorts of scenes from the chat group kept flashing through her mind.

"Bibi Dong, that lofty pope who always held herself above everyone else, was actually willing to share such embarrassing photos just to obtain a reward from the group leader."

Xiao Wu silently spat to herself.

"The group leader knows everything and possesses unfathomable means."

"If I take the initiative to ask, will the group leader mercifully tell me the truth?"

"But there are no free benefits in this world. Do I have to send the group leader my own photos in exchange, just like Bibi Dong?"

At that thought, a layer of pink instantly spread across Xiao Wu's fair neck.

"If it's only showing a little leg, it doesn't seem completely unacceptable."

Xiao Wu gently bit her rosy lips, cupping her burning cheeks with both hands, her heart filled with shyness.

"To see Tang San's true colors, why not give it a try?"

Xiao Wu made up her mind, bashfulness glimmering in her eyes.

Tang San, who had been secretly observing from not far away, now kept his gaze firmly fixed on Xiao Wu.

When he saw Xiao Wu suddenly reveal such a bashful, lovely expression, her face flushed red, Tang San was instantly overjoyed.

"Xiao Wu must have remembered the wonderful times we had at Notting Academy."

"As long as I cherish her twice as much and move her with my sincere feelings, Xiao Wu will soon return to my embrace."

Tang San secretly clenched his fists.

The gloomy expression caused by Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's coldness finally relaxed completely at that moment.

However, the strange atmosphere he had sensed over the past few days still filled Tang San with deep vigilance.

"Someone is definitely fanning the flames in secret, deliberately using despicable methods to drive a wedge between the Shrek Eight Monsters."

A viciously cold gleam flashed through Tang San's eyes.

"This person has earned a death sentence."

Meanwhile.

On the official road leading to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Chen Feng strolled forward at an unhurried pace.

The breeze brushed through the weeping willows beside the road and stirred Chen Feng's spotless white robes.

An Azure Lotus Sword of antique elegance, its blade faintly marked with golden patterns, hung securely at Chen Feng's waist.

"Although I can summon my martial soul with a thought during battle, wearing it like this in daily life truly gives me the peerless bearing of a swordsman."

Chen Feng chuckled to himself.

He reached out and lightly patted the smooth scabbard.

Suddenly.

A noisy argument drifted over from a shaded path not far ahead.

Chen Feng stopped and tilted his head slightly to listen.

Then, he cast his gaze toward the end of the road.

Beneath a tall maple tree, a woman dressed in a sapphire-blue short skirt had her path blocked by a short, fat middle-aged man with a lecherous face.

The woman had long, clear blue hair like flowing water, while her skin was as fair and translucent as fresh snow.

Her long, straight, flawless legs were fully exposed beneath her short skirt, radiating incomparable youthful allure.

Even though her lovely face was now covered in frost and anger, it could not conceal the cool elegance that seemed to emanate from her very bones.

"Little lady, isn't it dangerous for a girl to travel alone in such a wilderness? Why don't you accompany your big brother to the town ahead for a drink? Let big brother take good care of you."

Bule rubbed his thick, fleshy hands together, a sticky, disgusting smile hanging on his face as he advanced step by step toward the woman, who had nowhere left to retreat.

"You shameless scoundrel, get lost!"

Shui Bing'er's brows rose sharply, fury blazing in her clear eyes.

Ice-blue soul power instantly gathered in Shui Bing'er's fair palm, condensing into specks of ice crystal.

However, the soul rings around Bule flashed, and the fluctuations of his soul power were clearly stronger than Shui Bing'er's, firmly suppressing her soul power within three feet of her body.

As she watched Bule's ugly, fleshy face draw closer and closer, a powerful wave of disgust rose in Shui Bing'er's heart.

[ Ding! A character eligible to be added to the chat group has been detected: Shui Bing'er. ]

The system notification abruptly rang out deep within Chen Feng's mind.

Chen Feng's expression stiffened slightly.

"Good heavens, I actually ran into Shui Bing'er here?"

Chen Feng silently marveled as he looked at the graceful, ethereal figure ahead.

"The captain of Tianshui Academy is traveling alone here, and she's even being harassed by that disgusting Bule."

Chen Feng laughed in disbelief, then fixed his gaze on Bule.

"Since I've come across this, I naturally can't stand by and do nothing."

Chen Feng rested a hand on the Azure Lotus Sword at his waist and walked over with elegant steps.

Bule laughed smugly and stretched out his filthy, grime-covered hand toward Shui Bing'er's fair, tender cheek.

Just then.

Clang!

An incomparably crisp sword cry, like thunder from the nine heavens, instantly tore through the entire forest.

Chen Feng moved.

His white robes swept through the air, his speed too fast for the naked eye to follow.

The Azure Lotus Sword at his waist burst from its sheath, and dazzling azure light illuminated the entire verdant forest.

"Third Soul Skill, The River's Sword Descends from Heaven!"

Chen Feng chanted softly, his tone calm yet containing supreme majesty.

In an instant, a rift tore open in the sky.

Countless enormous azure swords formed from pure sword intent converged into a dazzling, roaring river dozens of yards wide, crashing down from the void.

The terrifying sword pressure silenced the entire forest.

Bule did not even have time to mount any defense before his entire body was swallowed by the terrifying river of sword energy.

"Ah!"

A mouthful of blood erupted alongside a scream as Bule flew backward like a kite with its string cut, smashing heavily into a pile of rocks in the distance.

Severely wounded, Bule was horrified beyond measure. He did not dare linger for even a moment and frantically activated his life-saving soul skill.

A cloud of pink mist instantly exploded through the woods.

Shielded by the mist, Bule's figure vanished from sight at an unbelievable speed.

"When did the Heaven Dou Empire produce such a terrifying monster?"

"This strength is simply unheard of!"

Only Bule's terrified screams echoed through the air.

Shui Bing'er slowly opened her eyes, standing frozen in place.

She stared at the tall, pine-straight back clad in white, as pure as snow.

Shui Bing'er's heart began pounding uncontrollably.

With a light flick of his wrist, Chen Feng drew a perfect arc through the air with the Azure Lotus Sword and smoothly returned it to its sheath.

"Thank you for saving my life, young master. If you had not acted in time, I fear I would have fallen victim to that vile thief today."

Shui Bing'er was the first to break the silence, a captivating blush appearing on her lovely face.

"Draw your blade when you see injustice. There is no need for thanks, miss."

Chen Feng slowly turned around and smiled at Shui Bing'er.

He knew that Shui Bing'er was merely being modest.

If they had truly fought, Bule might not necessarily have been Shui Bing'er's match. Chen Feng had only acted first.

"I am Shui Bing'er of Tianshui Academy. May I ask your honored name, young master, and where you trained?"

Shui Bing'er nervously pinched the hem of her sapphire-blue skirt, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration and curiosity.