Star Chasing City, Xiao Yan, with the help of elixirs, had already purged Xu Mu's confidants and finally managed to regain his footing for a short time.
Meanwhile, inside the city lord's mansion, Dai Wusi watched as Xiao Yan's power gradually grew.
But there was nothing they could do.
In public, he dared not openly oppose the Spirit Hall; in private, his talent was poor, his strength was only that of Soul Ancestor, and the power he controlled was limited.
But now they've all been destroyed by Xiao Yan.
However, at least for now, he hasn't discovered that Xiao Yan has any designs on him.
They could only continue their hedonistic lifestyle while living in constant fear.
Meanwhile, in the Heaven Dou Empire, at the Shrek Academy.
Flender sat in the dean's office, his brow furrowed, a hesitant expression on his face.
A woman stood before him— Liu Erlong.
" Erlong, are you really going?"
A determined light shone in Liu Erlong's eyes.
" Boss Fu, I have to go. Xiao Gang... he's been missing for so long, I have to find him."
Flender sighed.
He knew how deep Liu Erlong's feelings for Yu Xiaogang were, but no one expected that the already crippled Grandmaster would escape from Liu Erlong's clutches.
Although the Grandmaster has not shown himself, they all guessed that he was currently in the Spirit Hall, and...
" Erlong, do you know what kind of place that is?"
"I know," Liu Erlong said calmly, "But I don't care. No matter what he becomes, I will never give up on him."
Flender fell silent.
After a long silence, he nodded.
"Okay, go ahead. But you... you need to take care of yourself."
Flender hesitated for a long time, looking at Liu Erlong in front of him, and finally said, " Liu Erlong is determined to go. From his position, what can he say?"
Liu Erlong smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.
"Thank you, Boss Fu."
She gave Flender a deep look, then turned and left the office.
Stepping out of the Shrek Academy, Liu Erlong took a deep breath, her eyes hardening, and headed towards Spirit City.
She had no idea what she would face on this journey.
But she had to go.
Because that person was the love of her life.
After leaving Shrek Academy, Liu Erlong headed north.
She was very fast. As a Soul Saint level expert, this distance was nothing to her. Along the way, she was simply returning to her old haunts.
Looking at the surrounding scenery, she couldn't help but think back to when she Xiao Gang along this very road during the finals.
Until she arrived Spirit City.
Gazing at that magnificent black city, her feelings were incredibly complex.
After the finals, Shrek Academy was expelled from Spirit City by the Spirit Hall, but now, it has returned.
Xiao Gang is inside.
But would he be willing to see me?
She took a deep breath and walked towards the city gate.
Just then, several figures suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked her way.
The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a blue brocade robe, whose face bore a resemblance to Yu Xiaogang.
Liu Erlong's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Jade... robe?"
Yu Luomian, a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, is an 84th-level Soul Douluo. She is also her father, Yu Xiaogang's second uncle.
Similarly, he was also the person who caused her to separate from the Grandmaster.
"You won't even call me father anymore?" Yu Luomian looked at Liu Erlong with a complicated expression.
You can't go in.
Liu Erlong stared at him coldly.
"Get out of the way."
" Liu Erlong!" Yu Luomian's voice turned deep, his brows furrowing tightly.
I know you want to see Xiao Gang.
However, you won't see him, and I won't let you into Spirit City either.
Liu Erlong's body trembled slightly.
So what?
"So what?!" Yu Luomian retorted angrily.
"You are a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! What Xiao Gang has done has brought shame upon the family!"
Are you trying to make your family a laughingstock by going to see him now?!
Liu Erlong laughed, a laugh full of sarcasm.
She walked step by step toward the Yu Luomian.
"Let me tell you, no matter what Xiao Gang becomes, he's still mine. Family? I don't care about them!"
Yu Luomian's face turned ashen.
" Liu Erlong, don't be so stubborn!"
"A toast? A penalty drink?" Liu Erlong sneered, "I'm going in today, what can you do about it?"
Yu Luomian took a deep breath and waved her hand.
More than a dozen Soul Master from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan surged out from all directions and surrounded Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong's pupils contracted slightly.
"You want to fight?"
" Liu Erlong."
Yu Luomian said in a deep voice:
"I'm giving you this advice one last time. Yu Xiaogang has chosen his path, and you should choose yours too."
You are a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; your path shouldn't be to accompany him to his death.
Liu Erlong stared at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled.
That smile was filled with sorrow.
" Yu Luomian, do you know? The thing Xiao Gang hates most in his life is his family. You abandoned him, and now you want to interfere in his life. What right do you have?"
She turned and walked back the way she came.
I won't contact him again.
Yu Luomian was taken aback.
" Liu Erlong..."
Liu Erlong didn't turn around.
"From this day forward, I have no further connection with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Her figure gradually disappeared into the distance.
Yu Luomian stood there, gazing in the direction she had left, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
With a wave of her hand, she signaled the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan behind her to leave with Liu Erlong. Yu Luomian turned back, her gaze falling on the shadows of Spirit City.
He bowed slightly in greeting, then followed with a complicated expression.
He knew exactly what Yu Xiaogang was doing, and that was why he was stopping Liu Erlong. He was worried that Yu Xiaogang would use his experiments on Liu Erlong.
Although he had secretly pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, he ultimately couldn't bear to watch his daughter die.
Shrek Academy.
Oscar stood on the training field, looking at the young trainees, his heart filled with confusion.
He is now a teacher at the Shrek Academy, as well as a member of the Shrek Team who participated in the finals and almost won the championship.
He is also the only Innate Full Soul Power Food System Soul Master. His talent will be highly valued wherever he goes.
But after the finals, he returned to the Shrek Academy as a teacher.
This was once his dream.
But now, he feels empty.
What are you thinking about?
Ma Hongjun's voice came from behind.
Oscar turned his head and saw Ma Hongjun walking over with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, looking nonchalant.
"It's nothing." Oscar shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. "I was just wondering, do we really have to be teachers here for the rest of our lives?"
Ma Hongjun was taken aback.
Why are you suddenly asking that?
Oscar paused for a moment, then spoke:
"Fatty, the finals have been over for ages. I thought I could just keep playing here, but I've realized I don't really belong here anymore."
Ma Hongjun fell silent.
"You want to go out and gain experience?"
Oscar nodded.
"I want to become stronger." Oscar's gaze was intense, his eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light.
Ma Hongjun looked at him for a long time, then sighed.
Go ahead. I support you.
A flicker of gratitude crossed Oscar's eyes.
"Fatty, thank you."
Ma Hongjun patted him on the shoulder.
"No need for thanks. We're brothers. Just remember to come back and visit when you get stronger."
Oscar smiled.
"Must."
Three days later, Oscar left Shrek Academy.
He carried a simple bag and embarked on an unknown journey.