Chapter 133: Xiao Wu's Choice and Tang San's Plea
On Lin Mo's way back, on the other side, Shrek Academy's Zhao Wuji was frowning as he stared at Tang San, who was sitting cross-legged not far away.
Tang San had maintained this posture for more than ten hours, absorbing the spirit ring.
A trace of worry could not help but appear on Zhao Wuji's face.
Back then, they had used Oscar's Flying Mushroom Sausage to finally catch up with Tang San, who had gone off alone to look for Xiao Wu.
When they found him, they discovered that this kid had actually run straight into Duke Long and Serpent Grandmother.
Not only that, Tang San had once again snatched a spirit ring from Meng Yiran's hands, a thousand year Man Faced Demon Spider.
Later, they had even needed to use Tang Hao's name to scare off Duke Long and Serpent Grandmother.
However, what Zhao Wuji had not expected was that Tang San would take so long to absorb this spirit ring.
Although Zhao Wuji was experienced, he did not realize that the actual age of the Man Faced Demon Spider spirit ring Tang San was absorbing had already exceeded two thousand years.
This had completely surpassed the theoretical limit of a third spirit ring.
Of course, at this moment, Tang San was relying on all the past experiences he had shared with Xiao Wu, gritting his teeth and enduring everything through his feelings for her.
He could not collapse.
Xiao Wu was still waiting for him to save her!
On the other side, Lin Mo was riding on Charizard's back, returning in the direction he had agreed upon with Dugu Yan and the others.
Lin Mo's expression was very relaxed, and he examined Charizard's panel with a rare hint of pleasure.
However, during the flight, Charizard suddenly let out a low growl and transmitted a vague perception to Lin Mo through the connection between them.
It had sensed several familiar auras in the forest below.
Lin Mo was slightly stunned, and his thoughts quickly turned.
Appearing in this area of the Star Dou Great Forest at this point in time, and being perceived as familiar by Charizard.
It seemed there was only that group of people.
He pondered for a moment, then patted Charizard's neck.
"Turn around. Let's go down and take a look."
Charizard gave a low response. Its wings tilted slightly, and its massive body drew an arc through the air before turning and diving toward the direction it had sensed.
On the other side, the Shrek group was surrounding Tang San, who had just finished his cultivation.
Tang San let out a long breath of turbid air. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and the spirit power fluctuations around him had become noticeably stronger.
He had officially stepped into the Spirit Elder Realm.
However, before Zhao Wuji could ask him about the details, a powerful wind pressure and scorching heat suddenly came from above everyone's heads.
"On guard!"
Zhao Wuji reacted the fastest, shouting sharply as he instantly completed his Martial Soul Possession. Seven spirit rings rose at once as he shielded the Shrek group behind him.
The others' expressions also changed. They released their Spirits and nervously looked upward.
A massive fiery-red figure tore through the forest canopy and crashed to the ground.
A wave of scorching air rushed toward them, making it difficult to breathe.
Immediately after, a figure leaped lightly from the dragon's back and landed in front of everyone.
It was Lin Mo.
And when everyone from Shrek subconsciously swept their eyes over the majestic dragon beast beside Lin Mo, as well as the five spirit rings slowly rotating beneath its feet, time seemed to freeze.
Two yellow, one purple, two black.
"Fi... five spirit rings?"
The sausage in Oscar's hand fell to the ground with a thud, but he did not even notice. His mouth was wide open, and his eyes nearly bulged out.
Many others also stared with wide eyes, looking as if they could not believe what they were seeing and were doubting their own eyes.
The muscles on Zhao Wuji's face twitched violently. He stared at the five spirit rings beneath the dragon beast's feet, his throat dry, unable to say a single word.
This Lin Mo, what kind of monster was he?
At this moment, Lin Mo's gaze had already swept across the scene before finally landing on Tang San, who had just stood up.
His gaze paused for a moment on the eight spider-leg-like objects on Tang San's back that had not yet been retracted into his body. A flash of realization crossed his eyes.
As expected.
Tang San had still encountered the Man Faced Demon Spider he was destined to be entangled with. He had successfully killed it, absorbed its spirit ring, and even obtained the external Spirit Bone of the Man Faced Demon Spider, the Eight Spider Lances.
Lin Mo quickly withdrew his gaze. An appropriate look of confusion appeared on his face as he looked at Tang San.
"Tang San, why are there only a few of you? Where's Xiao Wu? Isn't she with you?"
Upon hearing Xiao Wu's name, Tang San's mood, which had been somewhat lifted by successfully absorbing the spirit ring, instantly plummeted.
His face darkened at a visible speed. His lips moved, but for a long time, no sound came out.
The rest of the Shrek group also lowered their heads, and the atmosphere around them suddenly became oppressive.
After a long while, Tang San slowly raised his head. His voice was hoarse and dry as he intermittently recounted how they had encountered the Titan Giant Ape and how Xiao Wu had been taken away.
Every word seemed to drain all the strength from his body.
After listening to Tang San's account, Lin Mo fell silent for a moment.
An appropriate look of regret appeared on his face. He sighed softly before speaking.
"I also didn't want to see something like this happen.
"But to be blunt, with the strength of your Spirit Hunt team, encountering the Titan Giant Ape and only losing Xiao Wu is already a great stroke of luck."
He paused, then continued, "A Titan Giant Ape with only a hundred years of cultivation is enough to contend with an ordinary ten thousand year Spirit Beast.
"And the Titan Giant Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest has a cultivation far beyond that of an ordinary ten thousand year Spirit Beast."
Hearing Lin Mo's words, the terrifying pressure from when that giant ape had appeared out of nowhere could not help but resurface in the minds of the Shrek group.
A deep sense of powerlessness once again overwhelmed them.
After quite a while, Ning Rongrong was the first to speak, breaking the uncomfortable silence. Part of it was because of her own curiosity.
Her gaze could not help darting toward the spirit rings at Charizard's feet as she asked in a tense voice, "Lin Mo, you and your Spirit... what exactly is going on?"
Hearing this, Lin Mo said in a calm and indifferent voice, "Didn't I tell you all before?
"I came to the Star Dou Great Forest this time specifically to help Charizard obtain its fifth spirit ring.
"Now, the spirit ring is already in hand."
"Charizard? Fifth spirit ring?"
Zhu Zhuqing's cold voice suddenly rang out, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"Didn't you come here to obtain the fourth spirit ring for your Charmeleon?"
She remembered very clearly that Senior Qin Ming had mentioned to them that Lin Mo's purpose for coming to Star Dou this time was to obtain his fourth spirit ring.
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Lin Mo turned his gaze toward her, but he did not immediately answer her question.
Instead, as if he had discovered something interesting, he tilted his head slightly and asked back, "I don't think I ever told you the specific name of the new Martial Soul after Charmander evolved, did I?
"Even Tang San and Xiao Wu have only seen Charmander. They shouldn't know about its later changes."
At this point, Lin Mo paused, his gaze sweeping over the members of Shrek Academy present.
"But how did you know it was once called Charmeleon?"
The scene fell silent once again.
The Shrek group looked at each other, and embarrassment appeared on many of their faces.
The answer was self-evident.
A moment later, it was Tang San who broke the awkward silence.
He took a deep breath and stepped forward, walking straight up to Lin Mo.
It was as if he had made some kind of decision.
Tang San raised his head. His bloodshot eyes now burned with a plea that was almost obsessive.
He looked straight at Lin Mo.
"Lin Mo, I know we may have had some misunderstandings before. Mubai and Fatty also offended you.
"But for the sake of us once being classmates, I beg you. Help me. Go save Xiao Wu!"
Tang San's voice suddenly rose.
"The Titan Giant Ape is too strong. I can't possibly save Xiao Wu from it on my own! But you are different!"
His gaze involuntarily fell on Charizard beside Lin Mo and the terrifying aura it gave off. The fire of hope in his eyes grew stronger.
"Your strength, your Martial Soul, you must have a way, right?"
Tang San suddenly lowered his head, his voice choking.
"As long as you can help me save Xiao Wu, I am willing to pay any price! Any price at all! I... I'm begging you!"
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