A second ring after a thousand years, a fourth ring after ten thousand years—it's actually true!
Yu Xiaogang stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the three's soul rings.
No soul skills used, no disguise—it really was a second ring after a thousand years, a fourth ring after ten thousand years.
"Flander, Wuji, capture them and find out the secret of the fourth ring after ten thousand years. Then we can also have a fourth ring after ten thousand years,"
Yu Xiaogang said ruthlessly, his heart hardening.
Flander, who had initially thought it might be a bit like bullying the weak, suddenly became interested after hearing Yu Xiaogang's words.
The Shrek Seven Devils were overjoyed. A fourth ring after ten thousand years!
This was a huge secret!
Yu Xiaogang naturally wouldn't let it go. If he knew it and revealed the secret, he would truly become famous throughout the continent. Who would look down on him then?
His disciple would also obtain a fourth ring after ten thousand years, further enhancing his strength—just thinking about it made him ecstatic.
Zhao Wuji and Flander exchanged a glance, and a wind blade and a circle of light hurtled towards the three of them.
In an instant, a hand gently pinched the two soul skills, then with a slight exertion, shattered them instantly.
"Heh."
"You really like bullying the weak, huh?"
"Unfortunately, I like it too."
A chilling voice, as if from the abyss, pierced the ears of everyone present.
Xu Xin's tall figure blocked Huo Wu and the other two, waving his hand and coldly looking at them.
As the smoke cleared, Xu Xin came into view. Ning Rongrong was terrified when she saw his face, her body trembling uncontrollably.
The next moment, Ning Rongrong fainted from fright.
Xiao Wu looked at the person before her, feeling as if she had seen him somewhere before, but couldn't remember where, and just stared at him.
"You...it's you, it's actually you!"
Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists tightly, staring intently at Xu Xin before him. Scenes from years ago seemed to replay before his eyes, those unbearable memories flooding back.
"Yo, isn't this Gangzi? Long time no see, still only level 29."
"Long time no see, still such a waste."
Xu Xin immediately struck up a friendly conversation. He and Yu Xiaogang were "good friends" they hadn't seen for years.
They had known each other for so many years, and upon meeting again, the other was still only level 29.
How could he be so useless?
Level 29, level 29...
it seemed like a curse imprinted on Yu Xiaogang's mind.
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, saying nothing, just staring at Xu Xin.
Flander, too, recognized Xu Xin instantly. Wasn't this the one the three of them had encountered when they were adventuring together?
After all these years, the other shouldn't be that strong, right?
He himself was still a Soul Saint, so the other couldn't be that much stronger, could he?
Each of them was lost in their own thoughts. The next moment, Xu Xin spoke:
"Heh, Flander, Zhao Wuji, Shrek, you guys seem to really enjoy bullying the weak?"
Xu Xin coldly looked at them, cracked his neck, and in the next instant, Xu Xin appeared in front of Flander.
"Heh!"
With a faint laugh, a smile appeared on Xu Xin's seemingly harmless face. Flander's heart tightened, and he cried out in alarm, "Ah!!"
A scream echoed throughout the area, and blood began to drip, drip, drip…
The next instant, Xu Xin reappeared in front of Zhao Wuji: "You too." *
Rip!*
Zhao Wuji's arm was torn off by Xu Xin, just like Flander's, blood flowing continuously.
"Did you just say there was a way to die?"
Xu Xin's gaze fell on Toad Tang San.
The entire scene was completely silent. Xu Xin didn't even use his martial soul; he just ripped off two arms, a brutal act.
"Stop!"
Yu Xiaogang stood in front of Toad Tang San, swallowing hard and looking at Xu Xin with trembling eyes.
Toad Tang San was deeply moved. His teacher was still willing to protect him at this moment, even against a very strong opponent.
"Heh, Gangzi, what are you?"
*Slap!*
Xu Xin slapped Yu Xiaogang, sending him flying. The tree behind him instantly crumbled. *Pfft!* Yu Xiaogang spat out a mouthful of blood, his finger trembling as he pointed at Xu Xin. He didn't
say anything more before fainting, it was unknown whether he was dead or alive.
Despite the excruciating pain in his arm, Flander flew to Yu Xiaogang's side and checked his breath. He breathed a sigh of relief upon finding him still alive.
Toad Tang San glanced nervously at Yu Xiaogang, then looked tremblingly at Xu Xin.
"Toad, tell me, what reason do you have for me to let you go?"
Xu Xin said mockingly, raising his hand and pointing a finger. A beam of soul power shot out, piercing through Toad Tang San's brow and instantly shattering the large tree behind him. Dai Mubai and the other three were so frightened their legs went weak, almost fainting.
Toad Tang San gritted his teeth, trembling all over. He had almost, almost died here.
"Your Majesty..."
"Please spare my student."
Flander pressed one hand against his severed arm and respectfully addressed Xu Xin.
"Heh, let them go. Weren't you all very arrogant just now? Weren't you trying to capture my disciples?"
"I'm already being lenient by not taking your lives because we've met before."
"Now, what right do you have to negotiate with me?"
Xu Xin spoke calmly, not even glancing at Flander.
Flander's face turned ugly. This time, he was really going to be defeated. Looking up at the sky, Flander's face was full of helplessness. Maybe he shouldn't have come this time.
Flander looked at Xu Xin unwillingly: "Your Majesty, if you want to kill them, kill me first."
"But Your Majesty should think carefully. One of them is from the Star Luo Zhu family, one is a Star Luo prince, one is from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the other is from the Haotian School!"
Flander said through gritted teeth, his tone carrying a hint of threat.
Xu Xin sneered, "You wake that young lady up, and ask her if she dares to offend me?"
"Heh, you dare threaten me? Flander, Flander, you haven't improved at all in all this time."
"Since you've spoken, I'll give you a chance. Let's see who you're willing to offend."
Xu Xin glanced around mockingly. He hadn't originally planned to go through all this trouble, but since the other party had brought it up, he felt he had to do something.
"I can let you choose one person to live. Choose."
"I mean what I say. As long as you choose, I guarantee he'll live."
Xu Xin looked at Flander with a playful smile, his face completely harmless.
Seeing this, Flander took a few steps back in fear, his heart trembling uncontrollably. This man was truly ruthless, truly vicious.
No matter what choice he made, the forces behind these people wouldn't let him go; he would die no matter what.
If he made a choice, the others would be the ones who felt disheartened. How could they remain a team? Everyone would harbor resentment towards him; his Shrek Academy would be completely ruined.
(End of Chapter)