Arrogant brat!
"You'd better make sure someone is protecting you at all times."
Xuanzi stared at Tang Feng expressionlessly.
A peerless genius who openly declared he would kill him in the future, there was no way Xuanzi would allow him to truly grow.
He refused to believe that every time he encountered Tang Feng, a powerhouse like Di Tian would be there to protect him.
The moment he met Tang Feng under circumstances where he could win—that would be Tang Feng's death day.
"Even now,"
"You still haven't understood the situation."
Tang Feng was speechless.
Xuanzi somehow reminded him of Yun Leng from the Yunlan Sect—determined to wipe him out unless Shrek Academy was destroyed.
As expected of the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult, Xuanzi never forgot his "true identity."
"Xuanzi, since you've attacked me again and again, you'll have to pay a price."
Tang Feng had no interest in compensation from Shrek.
In his eyes, Mu En and Yan Shaozhe's promises were no different from empty words.
Yan Shaozhe was making hollow promises, while Mu En's so-called compensation depended on Tang Feng curing him first.
Tang Feng could already imagine that Mu En's "compensation" would be nothing but trivial scraps.
"Di Tian, are you really going to start a full-scale war with Shrek for his sake?"
Xuanzi was furious.
This kid was merely borrowing the tiger's might to intimidate others.
Even if Di Tian and the ferocious beasts had injured them, Xuanzi still believed Di Tian would not wage all-out war against Shrek Academy for Tang Feng.
If both sides truly went to war, Soul Masters and soul beasts alike would suffer heavy losses—and Tang Feng would reap the benefits.
"This time, I don't need Di Tian's help."
"I'll take my compensation from you personally."
Tang Feng opened his right hand.
A blue-green strand of Blue Silver Grass streaked with purple patterns appeared in his palm.
From beginning to end, he had never truly displayed the full power of Imperial Dao: Armor Strip.
Even in the inner courtyard incident where he accidentally stripped Zhang Lexuan's clothes, it had not been its complete might.
"First Soul Skill — Blue Silver Armor Strip!"
Tang Feng activated his Life Blue Silver Grass.
Countless strands instantly wrapped tightly around Xuanzi.
Just as Xuanzi prepared to shatter the vines with soul power, he suddenly realized—his clothes had mysteriously vanished.
If he destroyed the Blue Silver Grass now, he would lose all dignity in front of everyone.
Clang—
A crisp metallic sound rang out from Xuanzi's body, as if something had fallen off him.
Immediately, Tang Feng activated Absolute Initiative and drew the fallen object into his hand.
"This is…"
Di Tian's eyes flickered in surprise.
What kind of monster was this kid? How did he possess so many heaven-defying divine skills?
These abilities clearly did not come from the two God Kings—they originated from Tang Feng himself.
"A hundred-thousand-year soul bone."
The Snow Empress narrowed her eyes.
It was as if she were seeing Tang Feng clearly for the first time.
She had always known that the Blue Silver Armor Strip could remove an opponent's equipment.
That made Tang Feng the natural nemesis of Soul Engineers, able to cripple most of their combat strength instantly.
Especially those of the Sun Moon Empire.
They barely cultivated their martial souls—their soul rings mainly served to increase soul power.
Nearly all their terrifying strength came from soul tools.
"And yet the mighty number two of the Sea God Pavilion only has one hundred-thousand-year soul bone?"
"You poor bastard—who are you trying to fool?"
Tang Feng looked utterly disdainful.
He stored the seized soul bone in his storage soul tool.
Of the ten soul bones he had taken, all were over fifty thousand years, with one at a hundred thousand years.
This one was likely produced by Xuanzi's ninth soul ring soul beast.
"How did you take my soul bone?!"
Xuanzi's eyes turned bloodshot.
If shattering the Blue Silver Grass wouldn't expose him completely, he would have already charged forward to hack Tang Feng to death.
This soul skill was too damn strange—he had stripped a soul bone straight out of his body!
"My First Soul Skill is called Blue Silver Armor Strip."
"Any defensive barrier, soul tool, or soul bone counts as equipment."
"And all equipment can be stripped."
"So, Dean Yan, I'll trouble you to pay my compensation in advance as well."
Tang Feng extended his hand again.
Countless Blue Silver Grass vines wrapped around Yan Shaozhe, stripping his soul bones the same way.
Then, with Absolute Initiative, Tang Feng pulled them into his possession.
"The dignified Dean of the Martial Soul Department only has four soul bones? And not a single one at a hundred thousand years?"
"No wonder you hesitated so much over two ten-thousand-year soul bones."
Tang Feng stored them away.
In total, he had gained ten soul bones—each above fifty thousand years, one at a hundred thousand.
Yan Shaozhe didn't even possess a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, yet he had dared promise Huo Yuhao one.
Ridiculous.
"Think carefully, Tang Feng."
"Taking ten rare soul bones from the Sea God Pavilion—do you understand what impact that will have on the Star Luo Imperial Family?"
Yan Shaozhe's face shifted repeatedly.
He could not accept losing all four of his soul bones.
Finding replacements suitable for his attributes would be extremely difficult.
Unless Mu En passed away and left behind his six soul bones, that would be his only chance.
"At worst, the million-strong Star Luo army will surround Shrek Academy."
"Xu Jiawei is not as foolish as you."
Tang Feng had complete trust in Xu Jiawei and his sister.
Moreover, Xu Jiawei already believed Shrek Academy meddled too much.
A mere academy, yet it interfered with the Three Great Empires constantly.
He had long intended to weaken Shrek's influence.
Most high-ranking officials of the Three Great Empires came from Shrek Academy, indoctrinated by its so-called glory.
That posed a significant threat to Star Luo.
If Tang Feng truly moved to destroy Shrek, Xu Jiawei would absolutely support him.
"Let this matter end here."
"These soul bones shall count as compensation from the Sea God Pavilion."
"I hope, child, that you will not implicate Shrek Academy."
Mu En let out a long sigh.
After taking Di Tian's punch, his mind had finally cleared.
Looking back on his previous actions, he felt a chill—as though he had been manipulated by some mysterious force.
Originally, Mu En had intended from the beginning to befriend Tang Feng and Tang Ya.
That was why he had sent Beibei to the declining Tang Sect.
It was also because of Tang Ya that he annulled Beibei and Zhang Lexuan's engagement.
"Elder Mu!"
The others were baffled.
They had just tried to capture Tang Feng and bring him back to the Sea God Pavilion for interrogation.
Now ten soul bones—including a hundred-thousand-year one—had been taken, and Mu En was giving them away?
And what did he mean by "not implicating Shrek Academy"?
"Let's go. We'll discuss this after we return."
Mu En stood up with difficulty.
In his current state, he could no longer fight at full strength—at best, he could battle with his spiritual avatar.
Even with Zhuang Lao treating him day and night, he had at most one year left to live.
He needed to arrange Shrek Academy's future and correct its present course.
"Elder Mu!"
Xuanzi's face shifted between green and white.
He was still wrapped in Blue Silver Grass, unable to leave without humiliating himself.
"No more words. Everyone return to the Sea God Pavilion immediately. That is an order."
Mu En's tone was firm.
He no longer harbored the slightest thought of coveting Tang Feng.
It was impossible.
Even if they defeated Di Tian and the forces behind him, the god backing Tang Feng would not stand idly by.