Wang Li and Dugu Yan left the Sunset Forest, heading east. They avoided main roads, traveling only along small paths through sparsely populated areas.
Because of this, the vegetation was dense, especially the Blue Silver Grass. As a common weed on the continent, it was abundant everywhere.
Wang Li did not hurry. The purpose of this journey was to use the Blue Silver Domain to gather more Blue Silver Grass as his subjects, consolidate life essence, and ascend to Emperor.
He wasn't concerned with speed, as the scenery along the way was part of the journey. Dugu Yan allowed him to lead. Though they faced rough conditions, both were Soul Kings, and minor difficulties were easily overcome.
Dugu Yan also carried her Ruyi Treasure Bag, which contained various medicinal herbs, poisons, Dugu Bo's expertise in toxins, and the entire legacy of the Pozhi Clan. She could study them at any time, so she did not get bored.
Days passed quickly, and both of them grew rapidly. Though conditions were harsh, they enjoyed the process.
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Meanwhile, in Barak, Soto City.
After a three-month vacation, all the teachers and students of Shrek Academy regrouped and left the academy, heading for Tiandou City.
As usual, there were no carriages or transportation. They walked the entire way.
On the route through the Silvis Kingdom, they once again participated in a spirit duel at the Silvis Grand Spirit Arena. But this time it was different.
They did not engage in a casual match but a life-and-death duel. Instead of choosing teams of Soul Lords, they faced the infamous Fierce God Team, a team entirely composed of Soul Douluos.
At this time, Shrek had four Soul Lords: Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, and three Great Soul Masters: Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong.
Such a team challenging an all-Soul Douluo squad was not favored by anyone.
Yet at the Grand Spirit Arena, the Shrek Seven Devils, using the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, instantly killed all seven members of the Fierce God Team, staining the arena with blood.
The seven members were severely shocked, but Tang San was extremely excited, thinking to himself that this was the true power of Tang Clan hidden weapons.
In his previous life, a hundred outer disciples of the Tang Clan, wielding Zhuge Divine Crossbows, had wiped out a large number of invading sect experts without leaving a single survivor.
Meanwhile, Flandre and the Shrek Academy teachers took full advantage of the opportunity, earning a fortune and rejoicing.
Without lingering, they continued on their journey, eventually entering the Di'ao Province and soon arriving in Tiandou City.
This time, they did not go to the Tiandou Royal Academy. Instead, after entering the city, they went to the Blue Overlord Academy.
The former Golden Iron Triangle reunion sparked a furious reaction from Yu Xiaogang, who accused Flandre of deception and was about to leave.
But Flandre persuaded him, appealing to both his own and the academy's "little monsters," so that despite Yu Xiaogang being the one who came, it was Flandre and Liu Erlong who begged him to stay.
For Tang San's sake, Yu Xiaogang sighed and reluctantly agreed to remain.
Seeing Flandre and Yu Xiaogang, the former dean Liu Erlong stepped down, relinquishing the academy, teachers, and students,all were handed over to Flandre.
In the end, Flandre remained dean of Shrek Academy, and the former Blue Overlord Academy was renamed Shrek Academy.
Everything seemed back on track. The Shrek Seven Devils had access to the best training resources and environments. However, Tang San no longer had immortal herbs, and the other six of the Shrek Seven Devils also lacked them.
At this time, Wang Li and Dugu Yan were still wandering in some remote mountains, while Dugu Bo was in seclusion, breaking through to level ninety-five soul power, with no time to go out.
As before, Tai Long, the top student of the original Blue Overlord Academy, was stunned when he saw Xiao Wu and tried to win her favor.
Xiao Wu, disliking Tai Long, devised a plan: she challenged him to a duel with Tang San, promising him a chance if he won.
Tai Long was overjoyed. Tang San did not like that Tai Long liked Xiao Wu. Though Tai Long's soul power was higher, in battle Tang San unleashed all his tactics and soundly defeated him.
Tai Long belonged to the Li Clan, a family extremely protective of its own. Because Tai Long was disciplined, his father, Tai Nuo, personally came to the academy.
Though Tai Long's soul power exceeded Tang San's by several levels, he was only a Soul Lord. Tai Nuo, however, was a true Soul King,an extreme strength-type Soul King, with all his soul rings enhancing power. In a pure strength contest, he could rival even Soul Emperors or Soul Saints.
Tang San, at this point, had only thirty-three levels of soul power. Though he had various techniques and the eight-spider external soul bone spear, it only allowed him to fight a Soul Douluo.
Against Tai Nuo, a strength-focused Soul King, his raw power was incomparable.
Tai Nuo intended to teach Tang San a lesson to vent his son's anger. But Tang San was not someone who could be intimidated. From the massive Zhuge Divine Crossbow to silent wrist arrows, hidden weapons, dragon whisker needles, willow leaf darts, and bone-piercing spikes,he unleashed them all at Tai Nuo.
Tai Nuo's Martial Soul was the Great Ape, with immense strength and defense. Though wounded and bruised, the attacks would not kill him.
But he was thoroughly angered. A Soul Lord had pushed him to this extent. After a moment of hesitation, he used his soul skill and advanced.
When they engaged in close combat, Tang San suddenly launched the Eight-Spider Spears. At the cost of absorbing one strike himself, he stabbed eight spider legs into Tai Nuo's body.
He poured in the toxins of the Human-Faced Demon Spider and used his devouring ability to absorb soul power, quickly recovering.
This was Tang San's first time experiencing such a feeling. Under immense pressure and Tai Nuo's soul power assault, he easily broke through his current level to reach thirty-four levels of soul power.
The cost was severe: Tang San was seriously injured, the Eight-Spider Spears broke, and his muscles and meridians were nearly shattered. He collapsed, unable to move.
Tai Nuo, poisoned by the Human-Faced Demon Spider, was also bruised and staggering. His massive, iron-like body eventually fell.
Tang San was taken away by Xiao Wu, and Tai Nuo by Tai Long.
At Shrek Academy, seeing Tang San pale and lying in bed, Yu Xiaogang was nearly frantic. He did not know how to explain to Tang Hao or how to have someone verify his theories if Tang San were seriously injured.
The Li Clan!
The current clan leader, Titan, upon seeing his son poisoned and gravely injured, flew into a rage. He had Tai Nuo carried up and, with Tai Long, rushed to Shrek Academy.
Undoubtedly, both sides were burning with anger.
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