Time passed swiftly.
In the blink of an eye, a full year had gone by since Tang Feng returned to Star Luo City.
He and Wang Dong had both enrolled in Star Luo Royal Academy—
And once again became roommates.
Even more absurd—
Under the intervention of a certain "god," the two of them still possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
"This time, we're definitely going to beat Shrek Academy until they're crying for their parents."
Wang Dong said viciously.
After a year of cultivation, he had successfully advanced to Rank 31 soul power.
Originally, Wang Dong did not qualify for Star Luo Royal Academy's reserve team.
However, because he and Tang Feng possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill—
An exception was made.
As for Tang Feng—
After one year of cultivation, he had risen from Rank 44 to Rank 49 in soul power.
Although he was only a Soul Ancestor—
He had entered the main team purely through strength.
In fact—
He had challenged the entire official team alone.
And won.
Only then did he join.
"Let's go. We'll head back to the Princess Manor first."
Tang Feng and Wang Dong strolled through the streets of Star Luo City.
With the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament about to begin—
The entire city was lively and bustling.
Major academies were on break.
Participating students were conserving energy and preparing themselves.
"Why is that clingy pest here again?"
Wang Dong shot a look of disgust toward the Princess Manor gates.
There—
Bei Bei stood quietly, waiting for Tang Ya to appear.
About a year ago, after arriving in Star Luo—
Bei Bei had begun persistently seeking Tang Ya, who resided in the Princess Manor.
Unfortunately—
Tang Ya treated him coldly.
No matter how he explained himself—
She refused to believe him.
"Brother-in-law, Wang Dong—you're back."
Bei Bei forced a refined smile.
Compared to a year ago—
He had lost much of his composure.
In its place lingered weariness.
"Who's your brother-in-law?"
"Don't randomly claim relatives."
Tang Feng replied coldly.
He walked straight into the Princess Manor with Wang Dong, not looking back.
When Bei Bei tried to follow—
The guards forcefully stopped him.
"How does he still have the nerve to look for Sister Xiao Ya?"
Wang Dong fumed.
Setting aside the fact that the destruction of the Tang Sect was indirectly related to Mu En—
Sea God Pavilion's pursuit of Tang Feng alone was unforgivable.
As a core descendant of Shrek Academy—
How could Bei Bei claim he was homeless?
Every school holiday—
He would wait outside the Princess Manor,
Find Tang Ya,
And begin spinning excuses and fabricated explanations.
"He probably thinks we don't know he's Mu En's great-grandson."
"Or he thinks my foolish sister will change her heart."
Tang Feng shrugged.
At first, he had believed Bei Bei was unaware.
But every explanation Bei Bei gave Tang Ya was about distancing himself from Shrek Academy.
Others might not know Bei Bei's true background—
But Tang Feng certainly did.
"You're the foolish younger brother."
"I didn't know his identity before. I thought he joined Tang Sect because he truly liked me."
"In the end, he was just sent by those old fossils of Sea God Pavilion to monitor me."
Tang Ya said angrily.
Fortunately—
She hadn't been cheated of money or body.
Only her feelings.
How could she possibly sympathize with someone who had been monitoring her the entire time?
"Sister Xiao Ya, just ignore him."
Wang Dong comforted her.
Since arriving at Star Luo Royal Academy with Tang Feng,
He had grown close to Tang Ya.
However—
Wang Dong did not join the Tang Sect.
At present, the Tang Sect still has only three members:
Tang Ya, Bei Bei, and Huo Yuhao.
The three were scattered across different regions.
Tang Ya lived at the Princess Manor.
Bei Bei had purchased a residence nearby.
He enrolled in a senior academy closest to Star Luo Royal Academy.
Meanwhile—
Huo Yuhao remained at Shrek Academy,
Occasionally, I correspond with Tang Ya by letter.
"Sister Jiujiu, has Shrek Academy's team arrived?"
Tang Feng asked as Xu Jiujiu returned.
With Star Luo City hosting the tournament,
Xu Jiujiu had been extremely busy.
Aside from cultivation,
Most of her time was spent handling official affairs.
"They arrived around noon."
"Shrek Academy's official team and reserve team—eighteen members in total."
Xu Jiujiu replied.
She found it strange that Tang Feng specifically asked her to monitor Shrek's attendance.
After obtaining the information—
She had immediately returned to report.
"Shrek brought everyone?"
"And the leaders aren't Xuan Zi and Wang Yan?"
Tang Feng was slightly surprised.
Logically—
Xuan Zi should have led the official team to disaster.
With the power of Destruction, he had left inside Ma Xiaotao—
The official team should have only had Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen survive.
Yet now—
All members were present.
Something must have changed.
"The leader this time is Pavilion Master Zhang Le Xuan."
"Gluttonous Douluo and Martial God Douluo also came."
Xu Jiujiu had not expected Zhang Le Xuan to lead personally.
Since inheriting the Pavilion Master position a year ago—
She had remained extremely low-profile, never leaving the academy.
"Senior Sister personally leading?"
"What exactly are they planning…"
Tang Feng frowned deeply.
Three months ago—
Old Pavilion Master Mu En had passed away in Sea God Pavilion.
Shrek Academy had been plunged into mourning.
Yet—
Bei Bei had not returned even once.
"Sister Na'er, did you sense any other powerful figures accompanying Shrek?"
Tang Feng asked into the air.
A peerless figure materialized among them—
Gu Yuena.
When Tang Feng attended classes, she spent most of her time reading in the library.
Since arriving in Star Luo City—
She had lived at the Princess Manor.
Wang Dong also lived there.
Aside from Wang Dong and Tang Ya themselves—
Everyone already knew Wang Dong was a girl disguised as a boy.
"There are only two Rank 95 Super Douluo."
Gu Yuena shook her head.
She had specifically observed them.
Aside from Xuan Zi and Xian Lin'er—
No others had followed.
If Xuan Zi did not act,
Outsiders would still believe he was Rank 98.
Unfortunately—
His concealment was meaningless before Gu Yuena.
"Shrek Academy truly has deep pockets."
"One year to raise Xuan Zi three ranks—back to Rank 95."
"After this, I'll strip his soul bones again and return him to his original state."
Tang Feng smiled kindly.
Presumably—
Dean Yan Shaozhe had also returned to Rank 95.
Perhaps even stronger—
Having inherited Mu En's soul bones to complete his set.
"Xiao Feng, if you strip his soul bones a few more times, Xuan Zi might die."
Gu Yuena reminded him.
If Tang Feng did not intend to kill him outright—
He should be careful.
"Last time I stripped six soul bones, and he only dropped six ranks. How would he die?"
Tang Feng looked puzzled.
No matter how many times he saw Gu Yuena's face—
He still found it breathtaking.
"You may not realize this."
"When you remove someone's soul bones, you also drain part of their life force."
"That's why when you sent me to check on Shrek last time—"
"Xuan Zi looked like he was about to die of old age."
Gu Yuena had personally visited Sea God Pavilion.
After closely observing Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe—
She had discovered this hidden characteristic.