"Boom—!"
The golden dragon's energy phantom exploded directly in front of Tang Sui's barrier. The surrounding trees and plants ignited into golden torrents of fire. Tang Sui, along with the black mist, was immediately swept into the golden explosion energy wave. Thick smoke billowed, obscuring people's vision, and Tang Sui's fate was unknown!
"Sui Sui!"
"Tang Sui!"
Dai Mubai and the others watched the center of the explosion with terrified expressions. Zhao Wuji's heart sank, and he glared at Meng Shu, who was coughing with his chest clutched, and said in a deep voice, "An eighty-level Soul Douluo, bullying a thirty-level child? If this gets out, won't Duke Long be mocked by others?!"
Tang Sui's physique was already frail. Now, after taking a direct hit from Duke Long's fifth spirit ability, she might…
Meng Shu, who was being verbally rebuked, knew that it was undignified to use his fifth spirit ability to teach a small Soul Elder a lesson. However, Tang Sui's situation was too strange, and moreover, such a terrifying rising star was not from his own family…
Undeniably, Meng Shu had harbored murderous intent towards Tang Sui.
But recalling what Chao Tianxiang had told him earlier about these children likely having powerful backing, Meng Shu still held back, controlling his energy to only inflict severe injuries.
With this in mind, Meng Shu ignored Zhao Wuji and shifted his gaze back to Tang San, who was still absorbing his spirit ring.
Noticing Meng Shu's gaze, Dai Mubai and the others' expressions changed. They unhesitatingly formed a solid defensive line in front of Tang San.
Zhao Wuji's face darkened. The Great Vajra Bear stomped forward fiercely, his eyes glaring ferociously at Meng Shu. His knuckles crackled as he said, "Old man, I advise you. You'd best take your granddaughter and your wife and stay far away. Otherwise, we of Shrek Academy will not let off the teacher of these siblings!"
Since the other party had already attacked their students, and even intended to attack another, the pretense was dropped, and there was no need to maintain any superficial courtesies.
Meng Shu sneered, "Zhao Wuji, do you really think I'm afraid of you? I've never even heard of your so-called Shrek Academy. Moreover, do you think I'll let you go back to report?"
"If you're not afraid of Shrek Academy, what about our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!" Ning Rongrong's gentle face turned stern. On her palm, a seven-layered pagoda, shimmering with radiance, rotated peacefully. Her aura was unrestrainedly released, instantly transforming from approachable to majestic.
"I am the daughter of the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! If my father knew I went missing here, he would surely turn over everyone who came here to find me!"
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
Meng Shu's gaze narrowed as he looked at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hand. Recalling the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's two Title Douluo and their widespread influence across the continent, his face instantly turned grim.
A small academy he had never even heard of could enroll the daughter of the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
And what about the teacher of those siblings that Zhao Wuji mentioned?
"Old man, watch your back!"
Chao Tianxiang's urgent voice reached his ears. Meng Shu snapped back to attention, and in his eyes, he saw the surprised gazes of Ning Rongrong and the others.
"Hoo—!"
A whistling sound came from behind him. The next second, his waist was struck by an object. Intense pain immediately surged through him, sending him flying backward from his spot.
"Grandpa!" Meng Yiran's little face was filled with panic, but her gaze did not follow the flying Meng Shu. Instead, she stared in horror at Tang Sui, who was shakingly standing up from the rolling smoke and dust.
Crimson blood flowed from her forehead, dyeing her pair of dark eyes a seductive red. It was terrifying when she stared straight ahead!
At this moment, Tang Sui's arms were torn open, revealing bone, bleeding profusely, dyeing her entire outfit red.
Even her legs bore numerous deep marks from the explosion wave.
Blood snaked across her fair skin like carved patterns from a blade. It was unbelievable that Tang Sui could still maintain her consciousness and stand after suffering such severe injuries!
"Sui Sui's physique actually endured it?!" Xiao Wu covered her mouth in disbelief, her eyes welling up as she looked at Tang Sui's tragic state.
"Sui Sui!" Ning Rongrong's eyes instantly filled with crystal tears. Seeing her like this, she wanted to step forward but was stopped by Oscar, who looked at her with a worried expression.
Because Tang Sui's condition was clearly not right, no matter how worried they were, they couldn't rashly rush forward to their doom!
"Second Spirit Ability, Benevolent Face."
Receiving the pained gazes of the Shrek students, Tang Sui circulated her spirit energy. Her completely healing second spirit ability fell upon her, and her torn flesh instantly healed as the small white mask entered her. Su Dan Novel Network.
Zhao Wuji's heart, which had been held in his throat, relaxed halfway, but his expression remained tense.
Because the now-recovered Tang Sui raised her hands, the Fox Mask and Ape Mask flew up. The round or irregular outlines of the masks began to twist, aiming at Meng Shu's position as if gathering power.
Meng Shu, who had been sent flying, had recovered. Seeing Tang Sui aiming the masks at him and looking ready to fight again, anger surged in his heart. He no longer cared about the shame of bullying the young.
"Little girl, you—"
"Old man, forget it!" Chao Tianxiang leaped to Meng Shu's side, shaking her head at him. "Our timing is unfortunate. If we get involved, we might face the wrath of several forces, including the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Moreover, that spirit ring has already been absorbed by that kid named Tang San. Let's leave for now."
She realized that among Zhao Wuji's students, there were likely quite a few with significant backgrounds.
They… could not afford to offend them!
—Author's Notes—
Meng Shu did not go all out. It's unlikely for an eighty-level Soul Douluo to lose to a Soul Elder, but he might not be able to defeat the fully unleashed Xiao Hei.
Of course, Xiao Hei also didn't use her full strength because it consumed a considerable amount of energy. The last time she went all out, her system energy was completely depleted, leading to a six-year dormancy.