Yu Yuanzhen used his soul power to lift Yu Tianheng and Liu Erlong, soaring high into the sky.
From above, they looked down at the entirety of Shrek Academy.
Disappointment unprecedented disappointment.
A few students were running in what barely resembled a school training ground, carrying heavy stones on their backs, visibly straining.
"Though I had some expectations, this is far too primitive." Even after living for decades, Yu Yuanzhen couldn't bring himself to lie and call this a decent academy.
Beside him, Yu Tianheng and Liu Erlong remained silent, but the look in their eyes made it clear they didn't think much of Shrek Academy either.
"Let's go find Xiaogang first… Hmm? Wait unbelievable!" Yu Yuanzhen's words suddenly cut off, his eyes widening like copper bells.
"What is it, Grandfather?" Yu Tianheng was startled. This was the first time he had ever seen his grandfather wear such an exaggerated expression.
"Tianheng, Erlong this time, we've struck gold."
Yu Yuanzhen's rapid breathing left the two younger generation members puzzled. They exchanged glances, unsure of what was happening.
"A 100,000-year soul beast and a human-form one at that! Tsk "
"I knew coming here wasn't a mistake."
For the first time, Yu Yuanzhen felt that Yu Xiaogang wasn't entirely useless. He was like a lucky charm the moment they arrived at Shrek Academy, they had stumbled upon a walking treasure.
"Let's go down."
Yu Yuanzhen lifted the two and descended toward Shrek Academy's training grounds, muttering as they descended:
"A human-form 100,000-year soul beast is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Only those with great fortune can meet one."
"Heaven favors the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! We shall rise to greatness once more!"
With a 100,000-year soul bone and soul ring in hand, they could imprison her first and decide later who would inherit them.
Taming a 10,000-year soul beast was already difficult, let alone a 100,000-year one their pride was innate. But a human-form soul beast was different.
Even if they had to force-feed the little rabbit below, they would keep her alive until Yu Tianheng reached level 90 and could claim her as his ninth soul ring.
Of course, if this little rabbit willingly sacrificed herself when Yu Tianheng reached level 50, that would be even better.
By the time Yu Tianheng grew stronger, what would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan amount to then?
Do they have a 100,000-year soul ring?
Have they ever seen a 100,000-year soul beast?
This was the true heritage of one of the Top Three Clans the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The boost a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone gave a soul master was incomparable to those with ordinary black soul rings.
Yu Yuanzhen envisioned the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan surpassing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
With Yang Wudi's alchemy rivaling Dugu Bo's,
And Yu Tianheng's 100,000-year soul ring dominating the world,
What was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?
Just two aging Title Douluo. By then, how could they possibly stand against Tianheng?
It was only a matter of time before the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan rose to become the second-ranked sect. And even the reclusive Clear Sky Sect wasn't entirely out of reach.
Shrek Academy Training Grounds
Tang San and Xiao Wu had just returned from the blacksmith's shop and were now following their teacher's training regimen.
Xiao Wu and Tang San ran side by side, carrying baskets of stones on their backs, panting heavily but still full of energy.
"Brother, you don't have to train so hard," Xiao Wu said. As a 100,000-year soul beast, her physique and recovery far surpassed that of an ordinary soul master. Seeing Tang San pushing himself day and night worried her.
"Xiao Wu, I never want a repeat of what happened in the Star Dou Great Forest where you were taken by that soul beast."
"I… I must protect you. I have to get stronger. Stronger." Tang San clenched his fists, exhaling sharply as he ran.
"I'm still too weak. Thinking back now, a soul beast like the Titan Giant Ape is terrifying. Even Teacher Zhao Wuji was completely outmatched."
"Brother, you need balance. If you exhaust yourself and your body breaks down, what will I do in the future?" Xiao Wu giggled, though inwardly, she was speechless.
Da Ming and Er Ming were both 100,000-year soul beasts. Though they paled in comparison to those in the core region, their bloodlines granted them strength equivalent to a 95th-ranked Title Douluo.
A mere 76th-ranked Soul Sage like Zhao Wuji stood no chance. Even if Flender joined, they wouldn't survive a single punch.
"Alright, I'll be careful, Xiao Wu."
Tang San knew she was concerned and responded softly.
Suddenly, Xiao Wu stopped running.
Tang San turned to look, his body instinctively halting as well.
Seeing Xiao Wu trembling slightly, Tang San quickly shed his load and rushed over, thinking something was wrong. He removed the stones from her shoulders.
Before he could ask, Xiao Wu's shaky voice spoke:
"Brother… run! Get away from here! I've been spotted!"
Every hair on Xiao Wu's body stood on end. Even in human form, her instincts as a 100,000-year soul beast instantly sensed malice.
Whoever was coming was at least a Soul Douluo possibly even a Title Douluo!
"Xiao Wu, what's happening?" As a former Tang Sect disciple, Tang San could clearly read one word on Xiao Wu's face fear.
Just as Xiao Wu was about to speak, three figures descended, landing not far from Tang San and Xiao Wu.
"As expected of a human-form soul beast. Even without your original strength, your sensitivity to danger is remarkable. I barely revealed a hint of ill intent, and you detected it immediately."
"Who are you? What business do you have at Shrek Academy?" Tang San extended an arm, shielding Xiao Wu behind him, his gaze locked onto the three.
"Boy, hand over the girl behind you. You can't protect her," Yu Yuanzhen said, scrutinizing Tang San and the trembling, sweat-beaded Xiao Wu.
"Dream on! I'll never hand Xiao Wu over! Who are you people?"
"This is Shrek Academy, and we're students here. Leave now, or our teachers will arrive soon!"
"Shrek Academy, huh?" Yu Yuanzhen chuckled. "Kid, you don't even know the true identity of the girl behind you. Are you sure you want to protect her?"
"No matter who Xiao Wu is, she's my sister now." Tang San didn't understand their motives, but they were clearly here to capture Xiao Wu perhaps due to some grudge. He had to stall until the teachers arrived.
Only then would there be a chance!
"Brother… run! Don't worry about me!"
Xiao Wu's strained voice reached Tang San's ears. The hand he held was ice-cold.
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, nothing will happen. Even if I die, I'll die before you."
"No… it's useless. He's a Title Douluo." Xiao Wu's voice was hoarse. "He's here for me."
Tang San fell silent for a moment before gritting his teeth. "I don't care who it is! If they want to take you today, they'll have to step over my corpse!"
"Hah! Kid!" Yu Tianheng laughed. "Not long ago, someone told me that all the grand vows in the world mean nothing compared to absolute strength. In the world of soul masters, power is everything."
With that, Yu Tianheng released his four soul rings two yellow, two purple.
After his battle with Dugu Yan and subsequent training, Yu Tianheng had broken through from level 42 to level 43.
The moment this aura erupted, Tang San felt immense pressure.
Gritting his teeth, Tang San summoned his Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
Three soul rings yellow, yellow, purple rose slowly. Tang San was a three-ringed Soul Elder.