After leaving the scene of the Young Soul Master competition, teams from various forces gathered together...
They all complained, "Where should we go now? The Young Soul Master Competition has been stopped again!"
"Of course, we're heading back to the hotel. Where else would you want to go? Hey, who could have expected such a thing to happen? Our journey to the Xingluo Land has really been full of twists and turns!"
"Do you think... it could have been done on purpose by the Xingluo Empire? Just to prevent our Soul Masters from Douluo Continent from winning the championship?"
"Impossible, who would casually use Her Royal Highness the Princess as an excuse? If it were found out, all the Soul Masters of the Xingluo Land would be shamed!"
While everyone was discussing, Tang Wulin's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Gu Yue beside him, "Gu Yue, since the Young Soul Master Competition has been forced to end, let's go visit Tang Sect's headquarters."
Gu Yue propped up her chin and pondered, "Hmm, I had the same thought. After all, going back to the hotel is just to rest. It might be better to take this opportunity to have a look!"
After pausing for a bit, she looked towards the others and asked, "What does everyone think?"
Wu Siduo said indifferently, "I have no objections!"
Among all those present, she was the one most eager to improve her strength. Perhaps visiting Tang Sect might provide her with some opportunity!
Xu Xiaoyan licked her tender, thin lips, "I have no objections either. If we all go together, there might even be delicious food to try out."
At the mention of food, Xu Lizhi's eyes sparkled, "Delicious... food?"
Although he was supposed to be on a diet, tasting a little bit shouldn't affect his weight!
Ye Xinglan, somewhat helplessly holding her forehead, gently knocked on his head as a reminder, "Don't get ahead of yourself. We are not any distinguished guests, being able to enter Tang Sect would already be good enough!"
Tang Wulin said excitedly, "Since everyone has decided, then let's go tell Teacher Xu. If she doesn't agree, then there's nothing we can do."
Meanwhile, Shen Yi looked gravely at Xu Sheng, as though she had something on her mind...
Seeing right through her, Xu Sheng asked curiously, "Shen Yi, do you have something to say?"
Shen Yi took a deep breath and spoke seriously, "Xu Sheng, Academy President Cai asked me to relay a message to you. In a week, Shrek Academy and other forces will join hands to eliminate the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Sea God's Pavilion hopes you can lend a hand!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng exclaimed in surprise, "With multiple forces joining together, even the Holy Spirit Cult should not be able to hold out. If I go, it would just be gilding the lily!"
He wasn't very keen on getting involved with the matter, but he was rather interested in the kidnapped Princess...
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "That may be true... but as teachers of Shrek Academy, we should still make an appearance."
Xu Sheng merely gave a shallow smile, not saying anything more...
At this moment, Tang Wulin and the others stepped forward and said, filled with hope, "Teacher Xu, Teacher Shen, we have a request and need your approval."
Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow, asking softly, "What is it? Let's hear it."
Shen Yi looked at them questioningly...
Tang Wulin, with a hesitant tone, replied, "We thought that since we're here in Xingluo Land and the Young Soul Master Competition has been stopped, we would like to take this chance to visit Tang Sect's headquarters."
The others nodded in agreement, confirming it was indeed the case!
Xu Sheng said leisurely, "Heading to Tang Sect's headquarters... you all sure come up with some ideas."
But Shen Yi spoke decisively, "No, at this time when the Princess of the Xingluo Empire has been captured by Evil Soul Masters, you could easily be targeted if you act on your own!"
The young people in front of her were key individuals being cultivated by Shrek Academy; it was imperative that nothing happened to them!
Xie Xie, patting his chest confidently, promised, "Don't worry, Teacher Shen. We're just going to have a look and will come back soon. Plus, Tang Sect's headquarters isn't far from here!"
Xu Xiaoyan stretched out both hands to embrace Shen Yi, coquettishly saying, "Teacher Shen, please agree, okay..."
Shen Yi's brow furrowed, shaking off Xu Xiaoyan, and coldly said, "Stop acting cute, that trick doesn't work on me!"
Gu Yue glanced at their actions, feeling rather speechless...
Immediately after, she seriously said, "Teacher Shen, it was Teacher Wu who asked us to visit the Tang Sect!"
She had long understood the former's character, knowing that talking too much was less effective than explaining the reason for the matter!
Shen Yi paused for a moment, squinted her beautiful eyes, and said, "My senior brother? Do you know the consequences of lying to me?"
The unexplained sense of oppression caused Tang Wulin to break out a few drops of cold sweat on his forehead as he awkwardly smiled and said, "Teacher Shen, how could we dare to deceive you, it really was Teacher Wu who said it personally!"
After staring at them for a few seconds and determining they were not lying, Shen Yi finally withdrew her gaze...
"Fine, since that's the case, I have no objections, but you must be careful and contact me and Teacher Xu immediately if there's any danger!"
Tang Wulin and the others' faces lit up with joy as they excitedly said, "Yes, thank you, Teacher Shen."
Xu Sheng nearby scratched her hair, somewhat caught between laughter and tears...
"That's settled then? Not even going to ask me?"
Shen Yi rolled her eyes, unamused, "With your personality, Xu Sheng, you would definitely be on board!"
Xu Sheng shrugged her shoulders, "Really? That seems about right... but, Shen Yi, you take the students back to the hotel first, I have something to do!"
Shen Yi's beautiful eyes hardened, "Xu Sheng, it wouldn't be..."
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In a dim and lightless attic, an evil Soul Master stretched out a hand to lift Dai Yun'er's chin, sneering, "It seems the princess of the Star Luo Royal Family is quite ordinary as well, unable to withstand even this much pain!"
If one observed carefully, they could see that her eyes were dull and lifeless, clearly having endured immense torture...
The other evil Soul Masters revealed a brutal gleam in their eyes, not showing the slightest intention of sparing Dai Yun'er...
"Hmph, her pitiful screams are really quite delightful!"
"Since mental torture no longer seems to affect her, let's try physical pain!"
"Start by breaking her fingers one by one, hahahaha!"
"You guys are truly without humanity, but... I like that!"
After speaking, the evil Soul Master walked up to Dai Yun'er, rudely grabbed her hand, and then brutally twisted her pinky finger...
With a "crack," the intense pain of the broken bone caused the already unconscious Dai Yun'er to wake up once more, her cheeks clearly contorted as she let out bursts of agonizing screams...
"Aaaaaaah!!!"
Just then, the door was suddenly kicked open, and several Soul Masters of the Xingluo Empire barged into the attic, immediately spotting the tragic state of Dai Yun'er...
They shouted angrily, "You despicable evil Soul Masters, return Her Royal Highness the Princess to us immediately! Otherwise, don't blame us for showing no mercy!"
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