Chapter 6: Escaping Danger and Calling for Reinforcements.
"Tsk tsk, Brother Liu, that was just a wisp of your essence, wasn't it? Don't you think it was a waste to kill a mere evil soul master who isn't even a Soul Saint?"
A lean man sneered from the other side of the Thunder Serpent.
"Tch, although that bastard is arrogant, his soul skill still has some power. If we don't finish him off quickly, who knows how many new tricks he'll pull." The serpent transformed back into a tall man, pursing his lips.
"Of course! If it weren't for me, you two would at least be seriously injured!" The giant tortoise also returned to human form. He was a round, fat man with a muscular physique, exceptionally fierce:
"No way, you have to treat me to something good when we get back!"
The fat man wiped his mouth dramatically, as if he could already see the delicious food about to be eaten.
Alright, alright, I'll treat you when we get back. Your Brother Liu can afford it." The Soul Saint surnamed Liu rolled his eyes.
"Hehe, what about me, Brother Liu, shouldn't you get one too?" The thin man rubbed his hands together lewdly.
"Get lost! What role did you play this time? You did nothing and still want a reward? Let me tell you, no way!" The Soul Saint surnamed Liu glared and blew his beard.
"Tch, boring." The thin man curled his lip and instantly disappeared from his spot, reappearing in front of the Blood Yin Evil God who wasn't quite dead yet.
His fingers instantly transformed into a cat's claw, and the sharp nails instantly severed the evil soul master's head. Then he disappeared again.
Only the occasional screams proved that he seemed to be doing something.
"That's a wrap, that's a wrap, you have no excuse this time!" After snapping the neck of the last henchman, the thin man reappeared with a sly smile.
"You didn't even kill as many as that junior! And you still have the nerve to boast here? Get lost!" Brother Liu kicked the thin man in the butt.
"Hey, hey, hey, I killed Soul Kings and Soul Masters, when did I become even less than this junior?" The thin man protested. Just as the two were still bickering, an aura even more terrifying than that of a Soul Saint appeared above them:
"Three idiots, take him back to Shrek Academy! It'll be too late if you don't leave now!"
A clear, cold female voice drew their attention.
"Who is this, Senior?" the Soul Saint surnamed Liu asked, bowing.
The female voice didn't reply, but a dark green ring descended from the sky, its adorably silly monster design somewhat comical.
However, the moment they saw the ring, the three Soul Saints' expressions changed drastically.
"Yes!" the three answered in unison. Even the cheeky, thin man became serious.
Only members of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team could possess this ring.
Since the inspection team's senior had said so, there must be some danger lurking nearby.
"Liu Qing, you take him back to Shrek first, we'll follow behind!" the Liu surnamed Soul Saint immediately ordered.
"Okay!"
The thin man, the one called Liu Qing, instantly unleashed his Martial Soul True Body, transforming into a large, jet-black cat.
"Remember, you must protect him! Do everything in your power!" the voice from the air came again.
"Understood!"
Liu Qing quickly placed Ji Wuchang on the cat's back, secured him, and used some of his soul power to protect him, instantly going full speed ahead.
"Sigh, I was born to be a gofer."
What could he do? He was the only agility-type Soul Master among the three.
Meanwhile, as the three Soul Saints departed, the hilltop became quiet. It felt like the prelude to a storm, filling everyone with a sense of unease.
"Princess, we've always kept to ourselves, why ruin our relationship for that brat?"
A voice boomed from the mountaintop.
"Ha, don't try that with me. From the moment you took on the assassination of Ji Wuchang, we've been irreconcilable enemies!" A cold female voice sneered.
The mountaintop fell silent for two minutes.
"To be our enemy for a strange child, I doubt your father would agree, would he?" Another old man's deep voice rang out.
"Is that so? Then let me tell you, you're about to assassinate my future husband, the future prince consort of our country!" "
Don't think I'm afraid of you, if you want to fight, then fight!"
That night, a huge crown suddenly appeared! The stars in the sky were exceptionally bright.
"Since that's the case, then don't blame us for being reckless and injuring Her Highness!"
"Kill!"
...
At dawn, while it was still barely light, the vast Shrek Academy was already in operation.
Shrek City is divided into two parts. The eastern part of Shrek City serves as Shrek Academy, used to teach and train monster-like Soul Masters.
Aside from Shrek Academy, the rest of Shrek City is far more complex.
Various factions emerge one after another, and merchants are everywhere. This level of prosperity almost surpasses that of any empire's capital.
In this very city, almost no one dared to act recklessly, and very few even dared to unleash their Martial Soul.
All of this was thanks to the significance of the name "Shrek" on the continent.
But today, things seemed different.
A dark figure completely disregarded the unwritten rules, which everyone consciously followed.
He held nothing back, revealing his full strength, his seven spirit rings causing a huge uproar in the city.
It wasn't that Spirit Saints were rare; in Shrek, you could easily find a teacher who was a Spirit Saint or even higher.
But this Spirit Saint was different.
He carried a small figure covered in blood on his back, his seventh spirit ring constantly flashing, releasing his true Martial Soul form.
This seemingly desperate escape startled many. What kind of enemy could cause a Spirit Saint to flee in panic?
Most importantly, his destination was clearly in the eastern part of Shrek City, the location of Shrek Academy!
Therefore, it was highly likely he belonged to Shrek Academy. Although his appearance was unclear, a Soul Saint was either a teacher or an inner court disciple.
Regardless of their background, as long as Shrek Academy existed, no one could have imagined someone would frighten a Soul Saint into fleeing in terror.
Ultimately, the fleeing Soul Saint, streaking through the air like lightning, stormed into Shrek Academy, further solidifying everyone's belief.
Only a few who knew some of the secrets looked at the person in green attire with unusually serious expressions!
…
"Brother Liu, Brother Yu…"
Biting his lip hard, Liu Qing's eyes glistened with tears. Although from the moment he joined the Shrek Inspection Team, he knew that one day he would experience the life-and-death separation from his companions, he never expected it to come so quickly, so abruptly.
Many of the Shrek Inspection Team's missions were fraught with danger, as they constantly fought against wicked Soul Masters or even evil Soul Masters; no one knew when they would perish.
But the persistently high mortality rate and the proportion of graduates among the total members of the Shrek Inspection Team were enough to vividly illustrate this.
Just last night, those nearby saw the distress signal from the Shrek Academy Surveillance Corps and immediately rushed to the transmission point.
Upon arrival, they witnessed a scene they would never forget: a child, a sword, and corpses strewn across the ground!They were astonished by the child's spirit ring configuration and shocked by his ruthless killing. After quickly assessing the situation, they learned what had happened.
The repulsive aura of darkness and evil emanating from the brutally murdered spirit masters was unmistakable, and coupled with the compelling evidence nearby, it all pointed to one thing: these were evil spirit masters!
What was the mission of the Shrek Academy Surveillance Corps?
Nothing more than protecting the continent…
The members of the Shrek Academy Surveillance Corps would never allow evil spirit masters to live peacefully before them! And so, they acted.
The child, who had been fighting the evil spirit masters for a long time, finally succumbed and fainted. He was mistaken for the one who sent the distress signal.
Everything was going smoothly at first. Although they were tricked by the evil soul master who called himself the Blood Yin Evil God, they had all survived.
Little did they know, the matter was far from over!
A senior member of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team ordered them to return to Shrek Academy immediately without delay. Being quite astute, they immediately realized that an even more powerful enemy was lurking in the shadows!
So, as the fastest of the three, he carried the unconscious child and, under the cover of his two companions, quickly returned to Shrek.
Along the way, they encountered numerous assassination attempts, all targeting the child on his back.
There were Soul Emperors, Soul Saints, Soul Douluos!
Even Title Douluos!
If it weren't for the signal that more than one member of the Shrek Academy Inspection Team had come to their aid, and the nearby army arriving under their leader, they would have already given up hope.
However, even so, the group's determination to kill the child on his back far exceeded their expectations.
They seemed fearless, willing to fight to the death to kill him! Furthermore, they were outnumbered and outmatched in both cultivation, putting them on the brink of life and death!
To save Ji Wuchang's life, his companions held off all the enemies.
Before leaving, he clearly saw... that heroic sacrifice!
Their efforts were not in vain; he successfully brought Ji Wuchang back to Shrek Academy.
Now, it was his turn to call for reinforcements!
...
Why is Shrek Academy so prestigious?
Just because of its powerful Soul Masters?
Not only that!
Because of their unprecedented unity!
And even more so because of their extreme protectiveness!
A Soul Saint charging into Shrek Academy at full power—not to mention the powerful Title Douluos, even ordinary students could feel it!
(End of Chapter)