[System Mission Completed!]
[Congratulations to the Host for Receiving: System Essence * 2000 Points!]
[System Essence Has Been Delivered to the System Account; the Host Can View It at Their Own Choice!]
Gu Xian's eyes lit up; the mission reward had arrived.
"Tang San, if you act without my permission again..."
"You will be expelled from Shrek Academy!"
Zhao Wuji looked at Tang San, who had recovered somewhat, and reprimanded him mercilessly.
This time, it was because of this Tang San that he had lost a thousand-year-old spirit ring.
He hadn't expelled him outright because of his relationship with his master, Yu Xiaogang, and the dean.
Tang San lowered his head, not daring to say a word.
Meng Yiran's antidote had already alleviated the pain by 70 to 80 percent.
He climbed carefully to his feet, keeping his head down the entire time.
He didn't dare look at anyone.
"Everyone retreat, quick!"
Suddenly, Zhao Wuji roared.
An extremely cold aura emanated from him.
He summoned his own spirit, instantly possessing the mighty King Kong Bear.
Everyone instinctively retreated.
But Tang San was stunned.
While Oscar had indeed lost a thousand-year spirit ring due to his own faults,
he wouldn't attack him.
Just then, the two tall trees in front of Tang San suddenly parted.
Then, a massive figure silently emerged.
It looked like a spirit beast that resembled both an ape and a chimpanzee.
Aside from a pair of lantern-sized eyes that gleamed like citrine, its entire body was pitch black.
Its body was incredibly imposing, almost unbelievably so.
Every inch of it was covered in muscles more formidable than granite.
The bulges resembled small hills.
"Titan Ape!"
Gu Xian was startled.
Even though he'd known the plot,
he couldn't help but be astonished when he saw it for real.
Zhao Wuji's seven rings lit up simultaneously, and he charged forward.
The others were stunned.
As for Tang San, his eyes went dark, and he fainted instantly.
"Bang!"
Zhao Wuji was casually swatted away by the Titan Ape.
The Titan Ape strode forward, suddenly raising its forelimbs.
He accurately grasped everyone, mistaking them for Xiao Wu. The Titan Ape looked down at Xiao Wu, who was in its grasp, and growled again. This time, he ignored Zhao Wuji, who lunged at him again. He suddenly leaped into the air, and in a single leap, he was already a hundred meters away. In just two breaths, he disappeared into the woods. Zhao Wuji could no longer maintain his spirit form. He revealed his true form, his face ashen. "How could a Titan Ape appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?" No one answered him. Aside from Gu Xian, the others were completely stunned. It took them a while to recover. "I'm sorry, everyone. It's all my fault for not being able to stop him from taking Xiao Wu."
Zhao Wuji shook his head remorsefully.
He sighed.
"Let's get out of here first and then we'll make plans."
Who knows if that guy will turn around and come back.
The group left the area.
On the way, they happened to encounter a thousand-year-old soul beast suitable for Oscar.
To avoid any accidents, Zhao Wuji attacked it directly and crippled it.
Oscar then successfully finished it off.
He immediately began absorbing the soul ring.
"Teacher Zhao!"
Just then, a slender figure ran out of the woods.
Seeing her, not only Zhao Wuji was stunned, but everyone else was stunned as well.
It was Xiao Wu!
"Xiao Wu, you're okay!"
"That's great!"
Everyone was delighted. Xiao Wu looked a bit disheveled at this moment.
Her clothes were torn in many places.
"What exactly happened just now?"
Ning Rongrong asked anxiously.
"The Titan ape grabbed me and ran into the forest. We hadn't gotten far when I heard a bull roar."
"It threw me aside and ran away."
Fear flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes.
"The Titan ape left me behind. I felt dizzy and passed out."
"When I woke up, it was gone."
"The scene was terrifying. At least dozens of soul beasts were stunned."
"I was terrified, but I also suddenly realized that my soul power had reached level 30."
"Then I hunted a soul beast that matched my needs and obtained my third soul ring."
Although there were doubts in Xiao Wu's words, she had finally made it back alive.
Everyone chose to believe.
Zhao Wuji nodded, his expression instantly brightening.
"I'm glad you're back!"
Just then, Oscar also successfully absorbed his spirit ring.
"Alright, don't think about it for now. We'll figure it out once we get back."
The people before Zhao Wuji suddenly relaxed.
"Although we encountered some trouble this time, it's nothing serious."
"Oscar successfully obtained a spirit ring and advanced to the Soul Master realm. A very good achievement."
"We can't stay here any longer. It's time to return."
Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, everyone nodded and set off for Shrek Academy.
It wasn't until the following evening that they finally arrived in Soto City.
Everyone was exhausted, and without exception, they returned to their rooms to rest.
The next day, just as dawn broke,
A middle-aged man arrived at the gate of Shrek Academy.
It was none other than Tang San's master, Yu Xiaogang.
Looking at the somewhat dilapidated gate of Shrek, he thought to himself,
"Xiao San must have already begun to make his mark in the academy!"
With his meticulous training of Tang San,
and the latter's exceptional talent,
even at this Shrek Academy in Flanders,
he would surely be among the best.
Yu Xiaogang had never worried about Tang San's talent.
He had previously traveled to the Imperial Capital alone due to other matters.
He had not accompanied Tang San to Shrek Academy.
However, he had no concerns about Tang San coming alone.
Moreover, before leaving Notting City, Yu Xiaogang had given Tang San a letter.
Instructing him to deliver the letter to the Shrek Academy's dean after entering Shrek.
That was his old acquaintance, Flanders.
Yu Xiaogang had stated in his letter that Tang San was his disciple.
With this relationship, Flanders would surely take extra care of Tang San.
He glanced up at the horizon. It was still early, and the sun hadn't fully risen yet.
The crimson morning glow dyed half the sky red.
In the village, only a few villagers working on the farm had risen early.
As for the seven Shrek students, none had gotten up yet.
One reason was that they had just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest and were all somewhat exhausted.
Another reason was...
None of the teachers in the academy, not even the dean, Flanders, had gotten up yet.
Yu Xiaogang glanced at the seemingly empty Shrek Academy gate at the village entrance and then stepped directly inside.
There was absolutely no movement within the academy.
Yu Xiaogang shook his head slightly. This wouldn't do.
If students don't get up early to train and study, wouldn't that be a waste of precious time?
Who would learn his invincible theories?
(End of this chapter)
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