A battle between Xuan Zi and Tai Tan was on the verge of breaking out.
Quite a few Shrek teachers and students had gathered around them.
Just as the battle was about to begin, Bai Fan emerged from the Inner Court.
When Niu Tian saw Bai Fan appear, he spoke his first words.
"You shouldn't be so fickle."
"No, I can't bring myself to hurt women. They have all given me their whole hearts, and I can't betray them."
Their conversation abruptly came to an end.
Little did anyone know that everything they said next took place within their spiritual Sea of Consciousness.
"I believe you've already guessed why we came here, haven't you?"
Niu Tian's sudden mental message startled Bai Fan slightly. After a moment, he reacted and replied with his own spiritual power.
"To take Dong'er away? Have you asked Dong'er what she wants?"
"Not exactly. Taking Dong'er away is our duty, but I have my own selfish reasons."
Bai Fan did not answer further. He waited for Niu Tian to continue.
"The secrets surrounding you intrigue me. From the first time we met, I could sense a trace of the power of destiny from you. It was the first time in my life that I had felt such power."
"Until the Soul Spirit appeared last time, I became increasingly curious about you. I have a feeling that you are a favored child born in response to fate. Your appearance will surely ease the conflict between soul beasts and humans."
Bai Fan looked at the steady man before him, his mind racing. It seemed he had caught onto some earth-shattering secret.
"You're human too. You don't need to worry so much about this, do you?"
Bai Fan tested him, preparing to see what Niu Tian would say next.