Douro Continent

Chapter 501 Shrek Academy, Reunited (Part 2)

Dai Mubai sighed, "Xiao Ao always seems carefree and easygoing, but in reality, he has a very strong sense of pride. And he truly loves you. Back then, to be worthy of you, he put in more effort in his cultivation than any of us. Ten years—I hope these ten years have been a good thing for him."

Zhu Zhuqing pulled the sobbing Ning Rongrong into her arms and scolded Dai Mubai, "Just say less. Rongrong has already suffered enough. This can't be blamed on Rongrong; it's just fate playing tricks on us."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Ning Rongrong cried even more bitterly. For five years, she had been trying hard to suppress her emotions, but now, seeing her former comrade-in-arms, she could no longer hold back and released her inner pain.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun hadn't expected that what should have been a joyous reunion would turn into such a sorrowful scene. Ma Hongjun couldn't help but ask, "I wonder how Third Brother and Xiao Wu are. They should be alright, right?"

A hint of longing flickered in Dai Mubai's eyes. "It's a pity they don't know about our five-year reunion promise. I'm afraid I won't be able to see them this time. We're all scattered across the country; I don't know when we'll be able to meet again."

Among the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai is undoubtedly the leader, but in the course of constant battles, Tang San has become the undisputed core. Without Tang San, they could never have gone so far in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. If each of the seven is a monster, then Tang San is undoubtedly the monster among monsters.

Outsiders only see Tang San as a genius, but only the Shrek Seven Devils themselves know the true extent of his genius. If Dai Mubai were to give Tang San an evaluation, it would be simply two words: all-around talent.

Zhu Zhuqing hugged Ning Rongrong and comforted her, "Good people are always protected by heaven, Rongrong, don't cry. Xiao Ao will definitely come back safely. Didn't you make a promise with him for ten years? Wait for him at the sect. You must have faith in him."

Ning Rongrong said sadly, "What else can I do besides wait? I really regret letting him go back then. Why couldn't I be more determined to fight back? He's just a food-type Soul Master! Without help from others, he wouldn't even be able to obtain a Soul Ring. It's all my fault."

"Who made Rongrong so sad?" A clear voice suddenly rang out. This voice was unfamiliar to the four Shrek Seven Devils in front of them. They were already upset about Oscar's matter, and when they suddenly heard an unfamiliar voice coming from outside, they couldn't help but frown.

Ning Rongrong stopped crying and looked up in the direction from which the sound came from.

A young man, over 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a perfectly proportioned physique, came into their view. Dressed in white, he appeared elegant and composed, exuding an air of nobility in every gesture.

His handsome face wore a moderate smile, his dark blue hair was quietly draped over his shoulders, and his sapphire-like eyes were filled with a special brilliance.

Even Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who already had someone they loved, were stunned when they saw this young man. They found that he was flawless. His temperament, appearance, and voice all gave people a sense of harmony and contentment.

He didn't seem to be walking very fast, but he caught up with the group in just a few steps.

He was only about twenty years old, but as a genius among geniuses of the younger generation, the Shrek Four Monsters all felt that they couldn't see through this young man.

Perhaps due to the principle of repulsion between like sexes, Dai Mubai stepped forward, now standing at the very front of the four. A cold light flashed in his evil eyes, and an invisible aura of authority, combined with his unique kingly presence, was released without reservation. He coldly asked, "Who are you?"

The blue-haired youth smiled slightly and walked up to the four of them. "It really hurts me! It's only been five years, and you don't recognize me anymore? Boss Dai, is this how you treat your brothers? Fatty, you've gotten even fatter."

Dai Mubai was somewhat stunned. Judging from the young man's voice, appearance, and temperament, he had no memory of such a person. However, the friendliness in his words did not seem to be feigned. In particular, listening to his voice, he also felt a sense of familiarity.

Suddenly, Ning Rongrong exclaimed, "Ah! How come you have Third Brother's Ruyi Treasure Pouch and Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon on your person?"

Girls are always more observant. Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Dai Mubai and the other two immediately noticed the two top-grade soul tools at the waist of the blue-haired youth in front of them.

Dai Mubai's expression changed instantly, and his aura surged. "Who exactly are you? How do you have things belonging to your mistress?"

This blue-haired youth was none other than Tang San. However, in the past five years, he had changed far too much, not just in appearance. With the second awakening of his Blue Silver Emperor and the acquisition of two major domains, his demeanor had undergone a complete transformation compared to five years ago. Dai Mubai and the others naturally couldn't recognize him.

Hearing the intense hostility and anxiety in Dai Mubai's words, Tang San couldn't help but be secretly moved. Partners are partners; they care about his safety!

Stop teasing everyone and say earnestly, "Brother Dai, it's me, Tang San!"

"You're Tang San?" Dai Mubai stared at him with wide eyes.

Tang San quickly nodded, making sure Dai Mubai believed him by appearing extremely earnest. That day at the Clear Sky Sect, after several elders made three requests, they performed the ceremony of recognizing him as a member of the clan.

Although he was unable to pay respects to his deceased grandfather, he was at least able to return to the Haotian Sect.

The three tasks the sect had assigned him were not things that could be accomplished in a short time, and Tang San also felt that he was not far from breaking through to level 60.

When the Shrek Seven Devils separated, he and Xiao Wu left first, so they naturally didn't know about the promise to meet again five years later. However, when he was studying at Yuexuan, he returned to Shrek Academy, and the Grandmaster told him about it, which is why he came here first to meet everyone.

When he saw the four of them again, their appearances had changed slightly, but their molds remained the same. He was extremely excited at this moment.

"Brother Dai, it's been five years. We've all grown up. It's normal for things to change a bit, right?" Tang San knew his words weren't very convincing, but he still said it with a wry smile.

Dai Mubai looked at Ma Hongjun, "Do you believe him?"

Ma Hongjun's small eyes flashed with a cold light. "I don't believe him. Let's take him down first. He got what Third Brother had. If we don't resort to violence, I don't think he'll tell the truth."

Although several years had passed, the tacit understanding they shared still flowed in their blood. As soon as Ma Hongjun finished speaking, Dai Mubai struck Tang San's chest with a palm. A powerful and vigorous aura erupted instantly, and compared to before, his soul power possessed a more magnificent and expansive quality. Even without releasing his martial soul, the air around Tang San became heavy and stagnant the moment his tiger palm struck.

Tang San was quite helpless; Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun didn't give him a chance to explain.

He knew Dai Mubai's strength all too well. After not seeing him for several years, his boss's strength must have improved greatly. Even he wouldn't dare to directly withstand the fierce attack of the Evil-Eyed White Tiger.

With a slight movement of his feet, Tang San's body slid backward, his hands outstretched to his sides, moving up and down in a simple rhythm.

Dai Mubai immediately felt a strong pulling force deflect the soul power he had unleashed, causing it to fall into empty space.

At this moment, Ma Hongjun had already released his martial spirit.

With a sudden boom, magnificent flames erupted from his body, the fiery red light shooting up five meters high. Strangely, his clothes showed no signs of damage from the flames.

His gaze sharpened, his long mohawk-style hair extended backward, turning entirely fiery red. Simultaneously, a pair of enormous fiery red wings unfurled from Ma Hongjun's back, making him appear several sizes taller, and his excess fat seemed to have shrunk somewhat. Most peculiarly, his small eyes seemed to be blazing with two clusters of flame.

Two yellow, two purple, and one black soul rings moved rhythmically around his body. The powerful soul energy, carrying a special scorching heat, instantly made everything around him appear illusory, rippling like water.

"Good fatso, you've improved quite a bit! Look at mine too." Dai Mubai roared, and with a tiger's roar, a gale suddenly arose, his golden hair turned white in an instant, and his body suddenly swelled up, exceeding two and a half meters tall in the blink of an eye. His entire body was covered in white and black striped rough material, and his two huge tiger paws stretched out, each finger spouting a foot-long golden blade. From him, in addition to his fierceness, one could also feel a crazy aura. His violently expanding muscles had completely torn his clothes.

Two yellow, two purple, and two black—a total of six spirit rings appeared neatly on Dai Mubai's body. He had actually broken through level sixty and reached the Spirit Emperor level.

Ma Hongjun couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Boss, you truly live up to your name! You're already a Soul Emperor, while I'm only level 57. It seems I haven't been working hard enough!"

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