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Zhao Wuji was so anxious that he couldn't stop scratching his head. He looked like he was about to pull his hair out. How did things turn out like this, he wondered. First, that little rabbit Xiao Wu was taken away by a forest titan, and now even that boy Su Yan is in danger because he decided to chase after them. This is bad, this is very bad, he thought.
Zhao Wuji glanced at the crowd of students left behind. Although he wanted to chase after Su Yan and Xiao Wu with everything he had, he knew he couldn't leave the rest of the group alone in the middle of the Star Dou Great Forest. That would just put more people in danger of being eaten by spirit beasts.
Tang San stepped forward with a very solemn expression on his face. Teacher Zhao, please let me chase after them and take a look, he said. I can't just stand here while they are in trouble.
Chase my ass, Zhao Wuji shouted angrily. Su Yan went after them because he has the ability to fly and his strength is already quite formidable for his age. You, on the other hand, are just a Spirit Grand Master. Are you going to chase after them just to die? You would be dead before you even saw their shadows.
Tang San lowered his head as he heard those words. A flash of deep anger appeared in his eyes. He clenched his fists so hard his knuckles turned white. He thought to himself, damn it, why am I, Tang San, so weak right now? Why does that bastard Su Yan suddenly feel so much stronger than me? If Su Yan plays the hero and saves her again this time, Xiao Wu will probably fixate on him for the rest of her life. I will never have a chance to pursue Xiao Wu again if he keeps doing this. Xiao Wu, please be safe. No, I won't let this happen!
While Tang San was wallowing in his frustration, the chat group was very active.
Cat in the Shadows sent a message: Su Yan, I suddenly realized something. Since Tang San hasn't chased after them now, can he still encounter the external Spirit Bone?
Nine Treasures Little Princess replied with several question marks.
Ma Xiaotao sent a message: I'm dying of laughter. It seems the transmigrator miscalculated again. The plot is falling apart.
Yanzi is not a Swallow added: The plot was already wrong from the start. This seems unavoidable at this point.
Su Yan replied to them all: It's fine. After I deal with his father in a bit, I'll think about how to exile him for good. Ah Yin, do you want to watch the show?
Ah Yin replied: If possible, I want to watch him be crippled personally. He deserves it for what he did. But if it's too much trouble for you, it's fine if I don't watch. Xiao Wu is nearby, so she can help record the video for me.
Su Yan sent a message back: If you really want to watch, I can give you an instant teleportation. You can come over and watch in a bit.
An exclusive red envelope was sent from Su Yan to Ah Yin.
Ma Xiaotao messaged: Su Yan, me! Can I have this reward too? I am suddenly full of curiosity about your world and what happens next!
Hu Liena chimed in: Are you planning to fill the gap of Evil Spirit Masters in our world?
Everyone in the chat started laughing.
Ma Xiaotao replied: Hu Liena! We will all eventually enjoy your gossip together one day, just wait.
Ah Yin felt very conflicted when she saw the red envelope from Su Yan. She thought about it for a moment before replying.
Ah Yin: No, the reward is too precious to waste. Whether that bastard lives or dies, it's not worth wasting a teleportation opportunity just to watch him. I should save it for something more important.
I Am a Little Bird sent a message: Leave the small problem of transportation to me.
Up in the sky, Ling Yuan immediately slammed on the brakes of her flight path. She turned her body and started flying toward the location where Zhu Zhuqing and the others were waiting.
Ah Yin was surprised: ???
At this moment, back on the ground, Ning Rongrong suddenly remembered something. She whispered to the group, oh, right, there's also Little Bird here. Since Elder Brother Su Yan can't come back right now, let Little Bird take you over to where he is.
Zhu Zhuqing quietly explained to the confused Teacher Zhao, Little Bird is a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall. She has been following us at the very back this whole time to keep us safe.
Mm, Ah Yin nodded. She was now very excited to see what was going to happen.
Suddenly, a swooshing sound came from above. A figure swooped down from the sky with incredible speed. Zhao Wuji instantly became extremely nervous. He didn't know if this was an enemy or a friend, so he immediately activated his Spirit Avatar. His body grew larger and more bear-like as he prepared for a fight.
A Ti... Titled Douluo... Zhao Wuji stammered as he felt the overwhelming pressure. Your Excellency, may I ask what guidance you have for us? Why have you come here?
Zhao Wuji immediately bowed with a very sincere and humble attitude. He was truly stunned by the turn of events. He really didn't check the luck for the day before leaving the academy this time.
How could he encounter so many outrageous things in one trip? First a Titan Giant Ape, and now a Titled Douluo? He swore to himself that he would never come to the Star Dou Great Forest again as long as he lived. He really wouldn't come again.
Zhu Zhuqing spoke up at this time to calm him down. Teacher Zhao, don't be nervous. They are friends of Su Yan. The other party is only here to pick someone up.
Zhao Wuji let out a very heavy sigh of relief. His Spirit Avatar faded away. So that's how it is, he said. Your Excellency, please proceed! I didn't mean to be rude.
Ling Yuan nodded slightly at him. She glanced at Tang San for a second with a cold look, then she picked up Ah Yin and flew away into the distance. Tang San was left standing there, completely confused by everything that was happening.
In reality, Ling Yuan felt like she had just marked a huge achievement. While they were in the air, she couldn't help but exclaim to her passenger. It's truly unbelievable, she said. Su Yan actually revived you into a human directly. I thought you were still just a half-human, half-Blue Silver Grass being right now.
Ah Yin whispered softly, are you the one called I Am a Little Bird in the chat?
Yes, that's me, Ling Yuan replied with a smile.
Then you really do fly quite high, Ah Yin noted as she looked at the clouds.
Ling Yuan didn't know how to respond to that: ???
To split the story in two, we look at the other side of the forest. The Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming, was running wildly through the trees. He was carrying Xiao Wu and the Little Monkey on his massive shoulders.
Xiao Wu looked around and said, Er Ming, run faster. We need to go much farther away. That way, it will be more convenient for Su Yan and Little Monkey to fight Tang Hao in a bit without being interrupted.
Er Ming stopped for a second and looked confused: ???
Sister Xiao Wu, is this Little Monkey a new friend you met in the human world? Er Ming suddenly asked. He was curious about the small creature sitting near him.
Xiao Wu stood on the Titan Giant Ape's shoulder while the Little Monkey stood on Xiao Wu's shoulder. It was a funny sight because of the massive size difference between the Little Monkey and the giant Er Ming.
Little Monkey is Su Yan's Spirit, Xiao Wu explained. But it can also be considered a semi-independent Spirit Beast. Over the years I've spent in human society, Little Monkey and I have become very good friends. And you should be careful, Er Ming, because Little Monkey is very powerful!
Upon hearing this, Er Ming replied very calmly. Oh, he said. Can such a tiny Spirit Beast really be that powerful? I find that hard to believe.
Little Monkey felt insulted: ???
Xiao Wu quickly patted the Little Monkey's head to calm him down. Little Monkey, don't mind Er Ming, she said. Although he is big, he is actually very stupid and doesn't know any better. Er Ming, don't talk nonsense like that. If Little Monkey decides to beat you up, I won't be able to stop him.
Hehe, the Titan Giant Ape let out a strange, mocking laugh. He didn't think the little guy could do anything to him.
Little Monkey was now very angry. Fine, fine, fine, he thought. After traveling north and south with my master for so many days, not even a Titled Douluo has looked down on me like this. You big gorilla are the first one who ever dared to mock me. I'll show you.
Xiao Wu also said helplessly, Er Ming, if you get beaten up later, don't come crying to me. I won't help you.
After a long while of traveling, Su Yan felt that the distance was finally far enough from the others. He sped up and chased after them directly, landing in front of them. That's enough, he said. We can start the fight here.
After the Little Monkey saw Su Yan, he flew over to his side immediately. He summoned his set of golden armor and his heavy iron staff. He pointed the staff at the Titan Giant Ape while chattering to Su Yan, complaining about what the ape had said.
Er Ming looked at Xiao Wu with more confusion. Xiao Wu said, Er Ming, this is Su Yan. He is my very best friend, and he is also your future brother-in-law. He knows my secret identity as a spirit beast, and he even knows about you and Da Ming's existence.
What! Er Ming was heartbroken on the spot when he heard this. He felt like his sister was being stolen. Brother-in-law? Human, how dare you deceive my Sister Xiao Wu? I won't forgive you for this!
Er Ming started frantically beating his chest in a show of strength and anger. Su Yan said somewhat exasperatedly, you boy, remember your attitude right now. I hope you can still be this brave later when things get serious. I'll ignore your tantrum for now. Tang Hao is here.
Xiao Wu looked back toward the sky. She scanned the horizon but found no one there. Where is he? she asked.
Su Yan opened the chat. Su Yan: Bibi Dong, Tang Hao is here.
Bibi Dong: Mm.
Su Yan: Wrong answer. You should ask me, 'How do you know?'
I Am an Orphan: How do you know?
Bibi Dong: How do you know?
Everyone else: How do you know?
Su Yan: Because 'Breaking the Cocoon' started playing in the background. If I open my eyes in a nightmare, facing the cruel world, the wind plucks whose heartstrings, longing but too late to say goodbye...
Xiao Wu was listening to Su Yan sing the song 'Breaking the Cocoon' in a low voice when suddenly a deafening, booming voice sounded from above.
A monkey and a brat, daring to collude with a Spirit Beast! the voice roared.
A figure appeared in the sky, floating with immense power. Nine spirit rings expanded around him—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, and a blood-red ring at the end. The intense pressure emanated from him, shaking the trees below.
Su Yan kept singing softly as the figure descended. If the only ending left is tragic, fearless, breaking the cocoon against the wind. Even if the wings are torn apart, returning to the nineteenth layer of the abyss. Holding your hand, walking forward. Night and day, never stopping. There will be setbacks, there will be heartache. Still bravely fighting on.