Snake Granny

Ma Hongjun fully released the aura of his Wuhun. Sensing the suppression of the Evil Fire Phoenix, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body trembled slightly.

But it was, after all, a Millennium Soul Beast, unwilling to resign itself to its fate.

The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body suddenly became incredibly slick, and the thorns of the Blue Silver Grass could not pierce its scales.

It twisted violently, actually beginning to break free from the Blue Silver Grass's restraints.

An Chen's gaze turned cold as his Second Soul Ring lit up once more.

"Detonate!"

With a low shout, he detonated the mark on the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

The enormous serpent body abruptly stiffened and was stunned for another two seconds.

In those two seconds, the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around it again, tightly binding its wings.

An Chen's face had turned somewhat pale. Repeatedly using his Second Soul Skill had drained him greatly.

"Trying to run?" Zhao Wuji's deep voice sounded.

His Third Soul Ring lit up, and the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body immediately stiffened, its speed dropping sharply.

Then, his Fourth and Fifth Soul Rings lit up at the same time. Zhao Wuji leaped up and came down directly in front of the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Gravity Crush was activated at the same time.

Before Zhao Wuji's absolute strength, this slippery Millennium Soul Beast no longer had any room to struggle.

Zhao Wuji reached out with a bear paw, grabbed the snake's head, and lifted it before him. With his other hand, he flicked the fleshy crest, completely knocking the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent unconscious.

"We did it!" everyone cheered.

Oscar ran over excitedly.

Zhao Wuji handed him a Short Saber. "Stab it in beneath the fleshy crest and pierce its brain. Then this Soul Ring will be yours."

Oscar took the Short Saber, his right hand trembling slightly.

His Third Soul Ring was about to be his.

Xiao Wu lowered her head, her face pale. "Do we really have to kill Soul Beasts?"

Tang San sighed softly. "The law of the jungle is the law of survival. If it were stronger than us, would it spare food delivered right to its mouth?"

Then did the Primeval Dragon God, ancestor of Soul Beasts, also have to prey upon humans?

An Chen was speechless.

Just as Oscar raised the Short Saber and prepared to strike, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Stop!"

A hoarse voice sounded abruptly.

Everyone followed the sound and saw two figures darting out from the depths of the forest.

One old and one young, both women.

The old woman was in her sixties or seventies, her silver hair neatly combed. She held a three-meter Snake Head Cane, while six Soul Rings slowly pulsed around her.

The young girl was sixteen or seventeen, with short hair cut to her ears and a neat, fitted outfit. She held a two-meter Serpent Cane, and two Soul Rings flickered around her.

Their Soul Rings had already appeared, yet there was no sign of Martial Soul Possession or any other change. It was clear that those Snake Head Canes were their Wuhuns.

An Chen understood that this was Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang.

He stood among the group, his expression calm, though his face was somewhat pale.

While capturing the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent just now, he had used his Second Soul Skill twice in succession and kept the Black Fog active, greatly exhausting his Soul Power.

Seeing this, Oscar hurriedly conjured two sausages and handed them to An Chen.

Seeing the two newcomers, one of whom was a six-ringed Soul Emperor, everyone's expressions shifted slightly. But Zhao Wuji's seven Soul Rings were intimidating, especially those black ten-thousand-year Soul Rings, and his aura instantly overwhelmed theirs.

Chao Tianxiang's expression changed slightly. She had never expected a Soul Saint to appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Your Excellency Soul Saint, you cannot give this serpent to that child," Chao Tianxiang said.

Zhao Wuji glanced at her. She seemed somewhat familiar, and his tone unconsciously softened. "Why not?"

"We discovered this serpent first, wounded it, and pursued it all the way here."

Before Zhao Wuji could speak, Oscar protested first. "How can you prove that?"

Chao Tianxiang said calmly, "Look at the wound on its abdomen from my cane. There is one beneath its wings as well. We simply let it slip away by accident earlier."

Zhao Wuji lowered his head to inspect it. There were indeed wounds on its abdomen, but how could he let go so easily?

"May I ask for your name, Senior?"

"I am Chao Tianxiang, known as Snake Granny. My husband is Meng Shu, known as Dragon Duke."

Zhao Wuji frowned slightly. The Matchless Dragon and Snake never separated. If Snake Granny was here, Dragon Duke had to be nearby.

Chao Tianxiang swept her gaze across the Shrek group. "Looking at these children, none of them seem old enough to absorb a Millennium Soul Ring."

Zhao Wuji stopped Oscar, who was about to argue. "Are you saying none of my students have reached level thirty?"

Chao Tianxiang nodded.

Zhao Wuji smiled. "Shrek students, release your Wuhuns and let Senior have a look."

Everyone released their Wuhuns.

Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Tang San only revealed their Soul Rings, keeping their Wuhun forms hidden.

Dai Mubai's White Tiger golden markings appeared.

Purple-Red Flame rose from Ma Hongjun's body, and the aura of Evil Fire spread through the air.

Zhu Zhuqing flashed forward as the Hell Spirit Cat possessed her.

Xiao Wu's rabbit ears stood upright, and a layer of fur appeared over her body.

An Chen raised a hand, and a Big Iron Pot appeared out of thin air.

The six of them had their Soul Rings shining at once, while Dai Mubai even possessed a purple Millennium Soul Ring.

Chao Tianxiang's pupils contracted.

How was this possible? This group of twelve- or thirteen-year-old children all had cultivation at the Soul Grandmaster level or above. Even the oldest one had already obtained his Third Soul Ring.

"Which one has reached level thirty?" Her voice sank.

"Both of these two have reached level thirty." Zhao Wuji raised his hand and pointed at Oscar and An Chen, then patted Oscar on the shoulder. "This Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent is for him."

Chao Tianxiang looked at An Chen and Oscar, her expression growing uglier and uglier.

Her eyes shifted. "Since neither side is willing to give in, we will follow the rules of the Soul Master world. Let the two children compete, and the victor gets it."

Zhao Wuji spread his hands helplessly. "I'm afraid this child cannot compete with your granddaughter."

Chao Tianxiang frowned. "I have already compromised. What more do you want? Are you taking advantage of my old man not being here?"

Zhao Wuji forced a smile. "This student of mine is not a battle Soul Master. He is an auxiliary-type Soul Master, and a Food-type Soul Master at that. How can he compete with your granddaughter?"

Chao Tianxiang was surprised. "What? He is a Food-type Soul Master?"

After a pause, she said, "Then let the other boy at his level take his place."

Zhao Wuji said helplessly, "I'm afraid that won't work either."

Chao Tianxiang's face darkened. "Could it be that he is also a Food-type Soul Master? How could there be two Food-type Soul Masters, both reaching level thirty at such an age?"

Zhao Wuji smiled bitterly. "This boy is a control-type Soul Master, but his Soul Power was exhausted just now. He is not suited to compete."

At that moment, a voice rang out. "Teacher Zhao, let me do it. I'm level twenty-nine, so it shouldn't count as taking advantage."

The speaker was Tang San.

Tang San volunteering was exactly what he had expected. An Chen nodded.

Zhao Wuji looked at Tang San, then nodded.

"Go. Be careful."

Tang San walked into the open space ahead, his expression calm.

Meng Yiran held her Serpent Cane as she also stepped forward, her gaze cold. "You?"

"Why not find out?"

The two stood ten meters apart, facing each other.

"Begin!"

Meng Yiran made the first move, sweeping her Serpent Cane toward him.

But Tang San was a step faster.

Blue Silver Grass had long been lying in wait beneath the ground, suddenly winding around Meng Yiran's ankle.

Meng Yiran swayed, and her Serpent Cane attack halted.

"Trivial trick!"

Her First Soul Ring lit up, and a force of vibration burst from her Serpent Cane, shattering the Blue Silver Grass.

But the next instant, even more Blue Silver Grass wrapped around her.

Meng Yiran frowned, and her Second Soul Ring lit up. A phantom snake head shot from the tip of her cane.

Tang San flashed aside, barely evading it.

He raised his right hand, and several flashes of cold light shot toward Meng Yiran.

Meng Yiran twisted aside to avoid them, but Blue Silver Grass seized the chance to wrap around her wrist.

"Damn it!"

As she struggled, Tang San had already rushed forward.

The Blue Silver Grass held Meng Yiran in check as Hidden Weapons shot from Tang San's right hand.

Meng Yiran was hard-pressed to cope. As her Serpent Cane swung, it repeatedly shattered the Blue Silver Grass winding toward her.

But Tang San's Hidden Weapons grew increasingly tricky, forcing her to divide her attention to defend herself.

"It's over."

Tang San's gaze turned cold.

The Blue Silver Grass abruptly tightened, and Meng Yiran's Serpent Cane flew from her hand.

At the same time, a flash of cold light rested against her throat.

Meng Yiran froze in place, her face ashen.

"I lost."

The surroundings fell silent. After a moment, Chao Tianxiang sighed.

"Fine. Take it."

Zhao Wuji's face was full of smiles. "You let us have it, Senior."

Chao Tianxiang gave everyone a deep look, then supported her granddaughter and turned to leave.

"I will remember what happened today."

As if he had not heard her, Zhao Wuji quickly patted Oscar. "Brat, what are you waiting for? Go."

Oscar was overjoyed. Taking the Short Saber Zhao Wuji handed him, he mercilessly drove it into the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's vital point.

Oscar sat down beside the corpse, summoned his sausages, and guided the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's Soul Ring into his body, beginning to absorb it.