Flender gasped, while Yu Xiaogang's face showed deep shock and bewilderment.
Meng Yiran, standing beside Tang San, asked in a low voice, " Little San, how... how did he do that?"
Tang San was unable to answer.
Tang Feng's gaze calmly swept across the entire room, finally landing on Dai Mubai, who was barely able to stand, his face filled with humiliation and resentment. He spoke indifferently, "Now, is that alright?"
After saying that, Tang Feng stopped looking at Dai Mubai, who was struggling to get up on the sidelines. Without further delay, he nodded slightly to Ning Fengzhi, then turned around and winked at Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing.
He then strode forward and headed straight for the academy gate.
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing immediately understood and quickly followed.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't even pause as she passed by Dai Mubai.
As the three were about to leave the training ground area,
"Aaaaaah!!!"
A roar filled with utter humiliation, rage, and madness suddenly erupted!
Dai Mubai, who had been lying prone on the ground, had somehow managed to rise from his knees. His eyes were bloodshot, and his face was contorted. Gone was his usual arrogance and nonchalance.
Dai Mubai's crushing defeat in front of everyone caused his reason to completely collapse!
He suddenly raised both hands, his left sleeve pointing towards Tang Feng's back, while his right hand held a strangely shaped metal crossbow case, which was the Silent Sleeve Arrow and Godly Zhuge Crossbow given to him by Tang San!
" Mubai! Stop! You mustn't!" Flender's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply, about to step forward to stop him.
But it was too late.
"Click! Bang!!!"
The crisp sound of the mechanism snapping and the muffled thud of the crossbow string vibrating erupted almost simultaneously!
A silent Sleeve Arrow shot from his left arm, several streaks of dark light as swift as lightning; his right hand unleashed a deadly storm with the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, sixteen specially made steel bolts, each with a piercing whistle, engulfing Tang Feng's back, head, and other vital organs!
At such close range, with such a sudden attack, the power of the crossbow bolts was enough to threaten even Soul King or Soul Emperor!
This is no longer a friendly exchange; it's a blatant, deadly sneak attack!
However, for Tang Feng, who had struggled in the Slaughter City for a year and a half and whose perception of killing intent had become incredibly sharp, Dai Mubai's undisguised killing intent, unleashed due to his loss of emotional control, was as conspicuous as a torch in the dark.
Just as Dai Mubai suddenly attacked, unleashing his killing intent, Tang Feng seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. With a flick of his right hand, a heavy black light suddenly flashed out!
It was a long, silver-gray metal staff with dark gold ends! It was none other than the Ruyi Jingu Bang )!
With the long staff in hand, Tang Feng twisted his wrist and swung the staff backward in a simple and unadorned sweeping motion!
"Waaaaah!!!"
The long staff cut through the wind with a deep whistling sound, its body drawing a solid and heavy arc in the air!
"Ding! Ding! Ding! Clang! Clang! Clang!!!"
A series of rapid, dense, and crisp metallic clanging sounds rang out instantly!
The incoming hidden Sleeve Arrow and powerful crossbow bolts, upon encountering this seemingly simple sweep, were as if they had encountered an impenetrable wall! Without exception, they were all accurately deflected and bounced off in all directions!
Tang Feng slowly turned around, his long staff pointing diagonally at the ground, his gaze fixed on Dai Mubai was frozen in place, his face filled with horror, after his sneak attack failed.
The seasoned Flender felt somewhat relieved to see that Tang Feng was unharmed, but what surged up next was an even stronger sense of shame and indignation.
For a core disciple of the Shrek Academy to commit such a despicable act of sneak attack in full view of everyone, the academy's reputation has been utterly humiliated.
However, with Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing involved, the conflict ultimately stems from tensions among the trainees, not from external enemies.
Flender's face turned ashen. Dai Mubai, who was still frozen in place with dazed eyes, and shouted sternly, " Mubai! Are you crazy! Apologize to Tang Xiaoyou now!"
His voice was filled with exasperation and frustration, and he also wanted to quickly find a way to back down.
However, Dai Mubai seemed not to hear, staring intently at Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing, his chest heaving violently, his teeth grinding together—a twisted emotion of despair after a failed sneak attack.
Why should Dai Mubai down and apologize to the man who so easily defeated him and "stole" Zhu Zhuqing? He'd rather die!
Tang Feng's eyes turned completely cold when he saw Dai Mubai's unrepentant and even more resentful appearance.
Since the other party was determined to die, Tang Feng didn't mind taking care of him as well.
Just as Tang Feng's fingertips twitched, preparing to teach Dai Mubai an unforgettable lesson with his Golden Cudgel, a hand gently tugged at Tang Feng's sleeve.
It was Zhu Zhuqing. She moved closer to Tang Feng, her voice extremely low, a hint of barely perceptible complexity in her cool tone. "No... I don't want to implicate you. Killing him will bring you unnecessary trouble, both with the Star Luo Imperial Family and here at the academy."
Tang Feng paused, the anger that had risen in his heart from the sneak attack quietly dissipating at Zhu Zhuqing's words. Tang Feng glanced at Zhu Zhuqing's concerned eyes and understood her concerns.
Tang Feng didn't want to put Zhu Zhuqing in a difficult position.
Tang Feng then suppressed his aura and turned his gaze back to Dai Mubai. His eyes no longer held any killing intent, but only a condescending contempt and undisguised disappointment.
"Apologize? No need. Your life isn't even worthy of dirtying my hands." Tang Feng's tone was full of sarcasm and utterly insulting.
After saying that, Tang Feng didn't look at Dai Mubai again and turned to continue walking towards the academy gate.
Zhu Zhuqing quickly caught up with Tang Feng and walked alongside him.
Oscar sighed, then, without further hesitation, jogged after him.
The three figures quickly disappeared at the exit of the training field.
Tang Feng and his two companions walked side by side out of the simple gate of the Shrek Academy and headed slowly towards the Dugu Manor along the way they had come.
The streets of Heaven Dou City were still bustling, and the sun was shining brightly.
Tang Feng clearly sensed that since leaving Shrek, several faint auras had been following far behind, their tracking skills quite sophisticated, but they still couldn't hide from Tang Feng's superhuman perception.
Tang Feng sneered inwardly. These people were most likely the men of that "Crown Prince" Xue Qinghe. It seemed that his performance today had aroused the other party's deeper suspicion and desire to investigate.
However, with the Clear Sky Sect about to emerge from seclusion, Tang Feng also needs to gradually step into the limelight. It is too late for anyone to try to stop him now.
Tang Feng simply ignored them and let the shadows follow him.
Before long, the gate of the Dugu Manor came into view, and the three large characters " Dugu Manor " on the gate plaque clearly indicated whose residence this was.
Tang Feng led the two straight inside.
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing stepped into the mansion, a hint of surprise flashing across their eyes.
Seeing the surprise on their faces, Tang Feng casually explained, "Senior Dugu Bo, you should have met him before. We have a deep friendship, a friendship despite our age difference. You don't need to worry."
Oscar's eyes widened, his gaze towards Tang Feng filled with incredulous admiration. " Brother Feng, you're amazing! Even such a powerful figure is your friend?"
In Oscar's mind, Titled Douluo is someone who stands at the top of the continent, a being whose head is rarely seen.
Tang Feng simply smiled faintly, offered no further explanation, and continued walking inside.
Oscar, unable to contain his excitement, lowered his voice and asked, " Brother Feng, Sect Master Ning once told the three of us that you are the young sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect. Is that true?"
Tang Feng nodded frankly. "That's right, I am."
Despite being somewhat prepared, hearing it firsthand still brought a huge surge of joy to Oscar's face. "Great! You promised me I could join your sect after graduation, so you can't go back on your word!"
Oscar's voice was particularly excited. For a Food System Soul Master, being able to join the Clear Sky Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects, was an incredible opportunity that he had never dared to dream of before!
Tang Feng patted Oscar on the shoulder and affirmed, "Of course. Since you've chosen to come with me, you're one of my own, and now you're a member of the Clear Sky Sect. The sect will soon reopen its gates and officially return to the Soul Master World. After you participate in this Soul Master Tournament, you won't need to hide anything anymore. Rest assured, the sect will never mistreat a genius like you and will definitely do its utmost to nurture you."
Tang Feng's tone was encouraging and promising, which reassured Oscar, who nodded vigorously with excitement.
Tang Feng then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing, who was walking quietly beside him, and said in a more serious tone, " Zhu Zhuqing, the matter between the Star Luo Imperial Family and the Zhu Family is very complicated. But I want to tell you that if you are willing, the Clear Sky Sect's doors will always be open to you. Don't worry about the pressure from the Star Luo Empire; it's not a troublesome matter for our Clear Sky Sect."
Zhu Zhuqing paused slightly, looking up at Tang Feng with a complex mix of emotions. She remained silent for a moment before replying softly but firmly, "Thank you, Brother Feng. But... I want to rely on myself first. Once I have enough strength and have settled those matters within my family... I will definitely come."
Zhu Zhuqing has her own pride and convictions, and is unwilling to completely depend on others, even the powerful Clear Sky Sect. She wants to break free of her shackles and take control of her own destiny.
Tang Feng understood her insistence and nodded, saying, "Okay, I respect your choice. Remember, you can come to me anytime you need help."