After a hard-fought battle, Chu Feng shrugged, his empty mouth momentarily craving a cigarette.
He had exerted himself too much and felt a bit lazy; he needed to pick up his spirits.
Bibi Dong kindly walked over to massage Chu Feng's back; it was rare for her, the Supreme Pontiff, to be so considerate.
"Are you tired? How about we continue our journey in a bit?"
As she spoke, she gave Chu Feng a quick kiss; after becoming a god, her hardened heart was melting fast.
"No, we set off immediately."
Qian Renxue interjected while supporting her waist as she slowly stood up, her face flushed with a crimson hue.
It was clear that after failing in her attempt to drain him, she still wanted to consolidate her status as the primary wife.
Chu Feng teased her, "Can you handle it? I'm afraid your small frame won't be able to endure."
"Ha~"
Bibi Dong tried her best to avoid laughing out loud.
This caused Qian Renxue to straighten her over-exhausted body and say solemnly, "Let's go!"
"Alright then."
Chu Feng was naturally willing, as time was precious.
Moreover, the situation with the Elders of the Spirit Hall was still unknown. Losing the competition prizes was a small matter, but it was best if they were safe, as he still needed them for the time being.
However, Qian Renxue's mind was likely filled with thoughts of finding more opportunities to surpass Bibi Dong, because after such intense exercise, her divine force was still lacking quite a bit.
One could only say that the Angel God's efficiency in absorbing other divine forces wasn't as high as the Wind God's; clearly, Qian Renxue didn't quite understand this concept.
Bibi Dong was more relaxed, still immersed in Chu Feng's gentle warmth; she had lacked love for too many years.
Thus, the three of them set off again on the road back to the Spirit Hall. The entire distance should have only taken a few minutes, but now it would likely take about half an hour... On the other side, the five members of Shrek used the last of their strength to travel and finally saw the eaves of Shrek Academy's gate.
They immediately breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the ground, completely unable to take the final few steps.
Flender and Zhao Wuji heard the commotion and rushed out; they never imagined Shrek would suffer such a great disaster.
They were only supposed to attend the opening ceremony and the preliminary rounds today, so there was no need for the deans to attend. Who could have expected this outcome?
"Where is Tang San?"
As the dean, Flender was meticulous and had a bad premonition.
"Third Brother... he's dead. And Oscar is also..."
Dai Mubai sighed deeply, completely losing his demeanor as the eldest brother.
"What?"
Zhao Wuji, the vice dean, was momentarily dazed. He had clearly promised Tang Hao not long ago that he would take good care of Tang San; this reality gave him a bit of a headache.
Moreover, Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao were having a private conversation on the mountain behind the academy. Zhao Wuji could imagine what the scene would be like in a moment.
Flender's face darkened. "Who did it?"
"The Lord of the Spirit Hall, Chu Feng!"
Mentioning this name made Ma Hongjun quite agitated and filled with hatred.
"Hmm? Since when did the Spirit Hall have such a person?"
Flender's composure wavered. He was well-traveled and knowledgeable, but he had no knowledge of this person's reputation.
Even if he had a slight impression from the previous Grand Conference, his mind couldn't conceive that Tang San would die at his hands.
At this moment, Zhao Wuji turned his gaze toward Xiao Wu, because her feelings for Tang San were, in some ways, surpassing mere friendship.
Zhao Wuji was quite perceptive in this regard and was thinking of asking a few words of concern.
Xiao Wu took the initiative and said hurriedly, "Dean, Vice Dean, is there any way we can get revenge?"
"The prerequisite is having the strength to deal with them. However, considering Tang San's strength was already very formidable, what kind of background could that Hall Lord have to..."
Zhao Wuji trailed off, hesitating. His experience wasn't enough to handle such a difficult question.
Only Tang Hao could likely think of a solution, and just then, the gate of Shrek was smashed open from the inside by a single punch.
It was Tang Hao, who had indeed timed his arrival perfectly, though Yu Xiaogang was not with him.
He appeared very irritable, with bloodshot eyes that looked like lines drawn across his face.
"Tang San... is he really dead?"
He spoke with great force, but whether he was being sincere was unknown.
At the very least, Xiao Wu retreated slightly, feeling sensitive. Because the previous Star Array cultivation had caused her to lose all her spirit power, it had created a rift between her and Tang Hao.
"You, tell me, is this true?"
Tang Hao first came before Flender, grabbing his shoulders and shaking him, desperate for an answer.
Flender shook his head, speechless.
Then Tang Hao went before the dejected Dai Mubai and said, "Tang San... how could he have died?"
Dai Mubai averted his gaze and remained silent.
Next, Tang Hao arrived before Ma Hongjun. This time he didn't ask, his gaze already shifting to the next person, Xiao Wu.
Was his strange behavior due to losing his mind over the death of his son? Or was it deliberate?
Such a doubt arose in Xiao Wu's heart, but she could not voice it.
"You... you should know that Tang San... he... he was very important to me. I... I shouldn't have let him take you all to the Star Array..."
Tang Hao's emotions were somewhat agitated; his current appearance was seen most clearly by Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu felt a bit self-reproachful. "Senior, it's our fault for not taking good care of Third Brother."
"If... if there is a chance to seek justice for Tang San and get revenge, you all could do it, right?"
Tang Hao's face twitched slightly as he spoke, appearing anxious beneath his unkempt appearance.
"Your Excellency Clear Sky, this..."
Flender and Zhao Wuji wanted to say something but didn't know where to start. They felt that even if they were to seek revenge, it should be planned carefully.
Xiao Wu said slowly, "Can I help you, Senior?"
She spoke tentatively, out of personal politeness and because Tang Hao was Tang San's father.
"Of course you can. Don't you know the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape? If we could invite them to come out, perhaps it would work."
When Tang Hao said this, everyone was a bit surprised.
Everyone knew that Xiao Wu was a Soft Bones Rabbit who had taken human form after a hundred thousand years of cultivation, but they never expected her to also know the legendary strongest Spirit Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Eh?"
Xiao Wu was also stunned. She had never revealed this information; how did Tang Hao know?
"If you want to avenge Tang San, you definitely need them. I can also help them. This time I will definitely be cautious and never let things happen as they did before. Perhaps it was I who caused Tang San's death, but I will definitely protect you all."
Tang Hao spoke so sincerely, his words touching the heart.
Coupled with the predispositions of the other four from Shrek and the Dean, Xiao Wu had no reason to refuse.
However, Xiao Wu always felt something was not right, and she was struggling with whether to agree.
She really didn't want to make decisions for others. Furthermore, she was the older sister of those two Spirit Beasts; arbitrarily establishing a bridge of communication between humans and Spirit Beasts was a bit risky.
Tang Hao's expression began to turn a bit evil, and he revealed a wild smile. "Tang San cannot have died in vain. He really can't!"
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