As the group walked slowly, the shadows of the trees in the Star Dou Great Forest swayed. It was as if these huge green creatures were seeing them off.
The setting sun cast dappled light and shadows through the dense treetops. With each step they took, the shadows behind them seemed to stretch longer, gradually leaving behind the fear and tension from before.
The students of Shrek Academy had complex and subtle feelings. They had just come out of a thrilling experience, a rare test of real combat in their careers.
Facing the soul - shaking might of the Titan Ape, an unprecedented sense of awe had welled up in everyone's heart.
Back at Shrek Academy, the long - held alertness and tension could finally be let go. The familiar sight of the academy gave them an immense sense of peace and belonging. Those worries and fears seemed to be absorbed by this peaceful land.
In the dean's office.
Flanders' expression was like a rapidly spinning windmill. As he listened to Zhao Wuji's description of the trip, a flicker of worry, surprise, and relief flashed in his eyes.
"It seems we were too careless."
There was a faint tremor in Flanders' voice.
"Next time we go hunting for soul beasts, I'll lead the team with you, and we'll bring two more teachers. These kids are all prodigies. If anything were to happen to them, it would be the end of their talents."
Zhao Wuji was silent for a moment, then continued his account, his tone tinged with an unhidden sense of pride. "This time, we really owe it to that kid Chen Feng regarding the Titan Ape..."
As Flanders listened to Zhao Wuji's description, a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes. He could hardly contain the shock in his heart.
"A twelve - year - old child was actually able to withstand a blow from the Titan Ape?"
Flanders' voice was trembling, and it wasn't just shock but also an unhidden excitement.
[Ding, it is detected that Flanders has a shocked emotion, and the emotion value + 100]
"Could there really be such a talented young boy?"
The intermittent voice from outside the door sounded a bit hoarse, filled with undisguised astonishment.
Shortly after, the door was slowly pushed open, and a figure entered the room.
The middle - aged man's steps didn't seem very agile. He had a crew cut, a stiff face, and his back was ramrod straight. His movements were slightly sluggish.
He was a well - known figure in the soul master world, Yu Xiaogang, the "Master" as people called him.
"Come on, Wuji, let me introduce you. This is my old friend from back then. Just call him Master," Flanders said with a smile, pointing at the middle - aged man who exuded a serious aura, and addressed Zhao Wuji.
"So you're the Master. Hello, I'm Zhao Wuji," Zhao Wuji quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Don't be so polite, Fudo Myoo. Let's continue with our previous topic. As we all know, the Titan Ape should be one of the most powerful super soul beasts. The two living in the Star Dou Great Forest must have cultivation levels of at least a hundred thousand years," the Master nodded, and his hoarse voice sounded again.
"It's not that I don't trust you, but this kind of thing really seems like a fantasy. A twelve - year - old child was actually able to withstand an attack from the Titan Ape? Is this for real?"
[Ding, it is detected that the Master has a suspicious emotion, and the emotion value + 100]
"It's definitely true. If you don't believe it, you can ask other students like Tang San. He saw it with his own eyes," Zhao Wuji replied firmly.
"By the way, that kid Chen Feng has a black third soul ring," Zhao Wuji said slowly with a hint of unhidden pride, the corners of his mouth curving upwards.
The Master's eyes suddenly shrank, and an incredible shock welled up in his heart, as if his heart skipped a beat at this moment.
"Black? A ten - thousand - year soul ring!"
He almost shouted, his voice full of shock and disbelief.
He, who was trapped at level 29 of the soul master realm and could never break through because of the soul power paradox, was now shocked by a young boy who was only twelve or thirteen years old.
That child named Chen Feng, his strength and realm had already surpassed his. Not only had he crossed the 30 - level threshold of a soul master, but he also had a rare ten - thousand - year soul ring.
[Ding, it is detected that the Master has a shocked emotion, and the emotion value + 150]
"This is impossible. According to my theory of the ten core competitiveness of martial spirits, the first soul ring can absorb energy from a soul beast under 423 years old, the second soul ring from a soul beast under 764 years old, the third soul ring from a soul beast under 1760 years old, the fourth soul ring from a soul beast under 5000 years old. Only when it comes to the fifth soul ring can one absorb a ten - thousand - year soul ring."
He spoke very fast, and his voice was full of determination.
Flanders gave the Master a meaningful smile.
"Xiaogang, you've made a misjudgment this time. Regarding Chen Feng's black soul ring, I saw it with my own eyes, and it's extremely powerful. Even Lao Zhao here suffered a great loss when caught off - guard."
"If I remember correctly, Fudo Myoo should be over level 70, right?" The Master's brows furrowed slightly, and a probing gaze was cast on Zhao Wuji.
"Just call me Wuji. I'm level 76 now," Zhao Wuji nodded slightly, with an unhidden pride flickering in his eyes.
The Master secretly clicked his tongue in his heart. He had a profound understanding of the strength levels of soul masters.
He had seen countless soul masters, but a soul saint who could truly reach level 76 was also a remarkable existence on this continent.
The village where his disciple Tang San was from, Holy Soul Village, became famous precisely because a soul saint had once emerged from it.
In the entire continent, the total number of known Soul Douluos and Title Douluos added up to only about a hundred. The preciousness of soul saints was evident.
For a moment, he couldn't imagine that a twelve - or thirteen - year - old boy could cause such a high - level soul master to suffer a loss!
This left the Master's heart unable to calm down for a long time.
[Ding, it is detected that the Master has an emotion of extreme shock, and the emotion value + 200]
"Alas."
A hint of complexity flashed in the Master's eyes. He let out a long sigh, and a sense of emotion welled up in his heart.
He gently shook his head, making a silent comparison in his mind. It seemed that in terms of talent, his disciple Tang San was worlds apart from Chen Feng.
An indescribable sense of loss and frustration welled up in the Master's heart.
[Ding, it is detected that the Master has a depressed emotion, and the emotion value + 200]
The three of them sat in the corner of the room, discussing the gains and growth of the children during this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Before they knew it, the angle of the sunlight outside the window had changed, and time slipped by quietly during their conversation.
Shortly after Zhao Wuji left, the originally harmonious discussion gradually escalated into a fierce debate. Flanders and the Master argued until they were red in the face...
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In the next chapter, the hypocritical Tang San will report to the Master.
These master - and - disciple will join hands to deal with Chen Feng. However, will their conspiracy succeed?