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The Scarlet King naturally knew of the Ice and Snow Two Emperors from the Extreme North Land. After all, both of them were stronger than him. However, why would they be teaching at a human academy?
It was simply absurd. At the very least, the Scarlet King could not believe it based on their words alone.
Although the Star Dou Great Forest was far from the Extreme North Land, and even Di Tian did not know much about the affairs there, he didn't believe the Ice and Snow Two Emperors would sink so low as to mingle with humans.
Spirit Beasts have the pride of Spirit Beasts! At least he, the Scarlet King, would absolutely never do such a thing!
That day, when the Ice Empress and Snow Empress followed Teacher Yun Ming flying through the sky toward Shrek Academy, their auras were completely concealed. Not even Di Tian noticed, let alone the Scarlet King and the other beasts.
"Setting aside the absurdity of the Ice and Snow Two Emperors teaching at a human academy, even if that were the case, so what?"
"You humans, as long as you Cultivate, must hunt and kill Spirit Beasts to obtain Spirit Rings."
His three heads approached simultaneously, staring fixedly at Wang Dong'er and the others.
"You haven't laid a hand on the Auspicious Beast now because your strength is inferior to the Auspicious Beast, and inferior to mine! You are merely choosing to play nice!"
"Once your strength is sufficient, or you find an opportunity, you will definitely target the Auspicious Beast! Humans are best at this trick—pretending to be friendly first, then stabbing you in the back!"
The Scarlet King's voice was filled with anger.
"You can't fool me!"
This was the wisdom of a generation of Vicious Beasts; he naturally wouldn't be deceived by mere humans.
The Emperor Auspicious Beast stood quietly to the side. Hearing the Scarlet King's words, it shook its head.
"Scarlet King, I don't sense any malice from them."
"From the moment they entered the Star Dou Great Forest, I have been observing. There is no malice in them; they are different from the humans who have come here before."
Hearing this, the expressions on the Scarlet King's three Faces became even more complex.
He opened his mouths, wanting to say more, but found himself not knowing how to refute it.
The Emperor Auspicious Beast possessed an extremely keen spiritual perception and could distinguish whether the other party harbored malice.
If the Auspicious Beast said these few humans had no malice, then it was likely true.
But...
The Scarlet King's gaze swept over Wang Dong'er and the others, the fire of anger in his eyes still not subsiding.
Even if they have no malice now, what about later?
Humans have always been greedy.
The Emperor Auspicious Beast held the Luck of the entire Star Dou Great Forest; it was the blessing of the Spirit Beast race, and its existence was tied to the balance of the entire forest.
If anything happened to the Auspicious Beast, the consequences would be unimaginable.
No matter what, he couldn't let anything happen to the Auspicious Beast.
The Scarlet King took a deep breath, suppressing the fury in his heart, his three pairs of eyes staring intently at Wang Dong'er and the others.
"Forget it."
His voice was low, carrying a hint of reluctance.
"For the sake of the Auspicious Beast's Face, I won't hold this against you."
He paused, and his three mouths let out a simultaneous roar.
"Get out!"
The sound was like a clap of thunder, making the surrounding branches tremble.
"This time, I'll let you go! Go back and tell your human companions that the Star Dou Great Forest is not a place you should come to!"
"From now on, do not step foot in the Star Dou Great Forest again! If I see you next time, I will not be lenient!"
The Scarlet King's tone was full of threats, and crimson-gold flames burned in his three pairs of eyes, as if they could erupt at any moment.
He turned his heads to look at the Emperor Auspicious Beast, his voice filled with urgency.
"Auspicious Beast, come back with me."
"It's not safe here. These humans... stay away from them!"
The Emperor Auspicious Beast glanced at the Scarlet King, then at Wang Dong'er and the others, a flash of hesitation in its eyes.
It didn't want to leave. It still wanted to speak more with these humans, to ask them about that academy, and to know more about the outside world.
However, the Scarlet King's attitude was quite firm. It would likely have to return with him. Otherwise, even as the Emperor Auspicious Beast, it would be scolded by Di Tian, and the Emperor Auspicious Beast did not want to be scolded.
"Wait a moment."
Wang Dong'er's voice suddenly rang out.
The Scarlet King's steps paused, his three heads turning simultaneously, six eyes staring fixedly at Wang Dong'er.
"What else do you want to say?!"
His tone was full of impatience, and he was ready to strike at any moment.
Wang Dong'er looked into the Scarlet King's eyes flashing with fierce light, took a deep breath, and spoke.
"You said just now that human Cultivation requires hunting Spirit Beasts to obtain Spirit Rings."
"You are right; that is a fact that has existed for many years. But we are different. We no longer wish to hunt real Spirit Beasts."
"A Spirit Beast is a Spirit Beast. What do you mean by adding 'real'?"
The Scarlet King stared intently at Wang Dong'er as she spoke.
"Without Spirit Rings, how do you Breakthrough? How do you increase your strength?"
His voice was full of sarcasm.
"You think I'll believe such nonsense?"
Wang Dong'er did not argue but instead raised her right hand.
In her palm, a wisp of golden light slowly emerged, condensing into a tiny butterfly.
The butterfly was only the size of a palm, entirely golden, with crescent-shaped silver patterns on its wings. It danced gracefully in the forest, scattering bits of starlight-like radiance.
It was precisely her Spirit Soul, the Golden Radiance Moon Butterfly.
Wang Dong'er looked at the Golden Radiance Moon Butterfly in her palm and said softly.
"This is the source of our Spirit Abilities."
"It is a Spirit Soul, not a Spirit Beast."
The Scarlet King's pupils shrank suddenly, his three pairs of eyes staring fixedly at the little golden butterfly.
He could feel that the thing was not a physical entity, yet it contained a certain pure energy, and it was alive.
"What... is this thing?"
The Scarlet King's voice carried a hint of disbelief.
"A Spirit Soul."
Wang Dong'er repeated.
"This is the technology of our academy. Without hunting Spirit Beasts, we can obtain Spirit Rings. One Spirit Soul can provide multiple Spirit Rings, and the power of the Spirit Abilities is even stronger than ordinary Spirit Rings obtained from hunting Spirit Beasts."
"So we don't need to hunt Spirit Beasts."
After hearing these words, even the Scarlet King couldn't help but be stunned. If such technology existed... but the Scarlet King quickly came to his senses. This must be a human trick. He turned around to look at the Emperor Auspicious Beast, and sure enough, the Emperor Auspicious Beast was completely captivated.
The Emperor Auspicious Beast's gaze fell upon the Golden Radiance Moon Butterfly, and its curiosity about Shrek Academy grew even stronger.
The Scarlet King cursed inwardly.
Despicable humans!
He had already given them Face by letting them leave, but not only did they not leave, they were even here tempting the Auspicious Beast!
If they were allowed to continue, the Emperor Auspicious Beast might really be abducted by them!
The Scarlet King took a deep breath, his three mouths opening simultaneously to let out a world-shaking roar!
"ROAR—!!!"
The sound exploded like thunder, carrying a terrifying aura that shot straight into the clouds!
At the same time, the flames on the Scarlet King's body surged upward, and that violent power spread in all directions like a volcanic eruption!
The Scarlet King didn't know how to handle the situation before him. The Emperor Auspicious Beast was blocking him, preventing him from attacking these humans.
But these humans were constantly tempting the Auspicious Beast, making it develop a good impression of them.
If this continued, the consequences would be disastrous.
He had to call Di Tian over!
Only Di Tian could solve the trouble before him!
The Scarlet King's three pairs of eyes stared fixedly at Wang Dong'er and the others, his voice full of rage.
"You... what audacity!"
"I already let you go for the sake of the Auspicious Beast, yet you dare to spread such heresy here to tempt the Auspicious Beast!"
"Do you really think I, the Scarlet King, don't dare to strike?!"
Wang Dong'er and the others had their ears ringing from the terrifying sound waves, but there wasn't much fear on their Faces.
They could feel that although the Scarlet King was angry, he didn't truly intend to attack.
He was just bluffing.
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Meanwhile, in the Deans Office.
[Detected an increase in the key character Emperor Auspicious Beast's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Special Student — Na'er (Five-Ring Soul King)]
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