It wasn't just Xiao Wu who was shocked by Lion Douluo's words—everyone present was equally astonished.
Shrek Academy's Xiao Wu… was a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast? That was simply unbelievable!
After all, the whereabouts of hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were already incredibly difficult to track. Otherwise, the number of Title Douluos on the continent possessing hundred-thousand-year soul rings wouldn't be so few.
And compared to hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, those that had transformed into human form were even rarer.
After all, soul beasts had long lifespans, whereas soul masters had short ones.
Any soul master with knowledge in this area would understand that once a hundred-thousand-year soul beast chose to transform into a human, its power, which originally surpassed ordinary Title Douluos, would regress to that of a newly awakened soul master with innate full soul power.
The overwhelming strength they once possessed would be lost, and upon entering human society, they would be easily exposed by soul masters of the eight-ring level and above. As a result, the number of transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beasts was far smaller than their original counterparts.
"Xiao Wu… you…"
Upon learning that Xiao Wu was a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast, Tang San, who had just discovered that he himself possessed half soul beast blood, was so shocked that he couldn't find the words to speak.
The rest of the Shrek team were equally dumbfounded as they stared at Xiao Wu.
Their teammate… was a transformed soul beast?
At this moment, none of them knew how they should react to Xiao Wu.
Unlike the original storyline, while the Shrek Seven Devils had still gathered together, Tang San had not granted them immortal herbs. Furthermore, their differences in innate talent had resulted in varying levels of strength and potential, making their bond far less unbreakable than in the original.
For instance, in Dai Mubai's view—Ma Hongjun, with his raging evil fire clouding his mind, was destined to die early. Given his vulgar personality and unsightly appearance, how was he even worthy of calling himself brothers with a noble prince like him?
"Brother, I'm sorry~"
Having her true identity as a transformed soul beast exposed, and realizing that her relationship with Tang San had all been orchestrated by Tang Hao, Xiao Wu suddenly felt as if her entire world had turned gray, losing all color and meaning.
"No! Xiao Wu, you don't need to apologize to me. Everything is my fault—it's my own weakness that failed to protect you.
Besides, the enemy's words are all lies. He's clearly trying to drive a wedge between us. We absolutely can't believe him, or we'll fall right into his trap!"
Tang San immediately refuted the claim and then turned around, pulling Xiao Wu tightly into his embrace.
"Hmph, enough nonsense! Elder Chrysanthemum, Elder Ghost—capture the sinful bloodline and the wicked transformed soul beast!"
With a cold snort, Lion Douluo waved his hand and ordered Yue Guan and Gui Mei to take action.
Lion Douluo was well aware that Tang Hao was undoubtedly lurking in the shadows. To avoid being caught off guard and giving Tang Hao an opportunity to strike, it was best to leave the task to Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
As for the dangers they would face?
Even if Tang Hao launched a sneak attack, he wasn't so powerful that he could take down two 95th-level Title Douluos in a single strike.
Moreover, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo were under Bibi Dong's command, belonging to the Pope's Hall faction. Their affiliation with the Worship Hall faction was tenuous at best—they weren't truly their own people, merely half-allies at most.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged a glance, hesitated only briefly, then descended from the hill, soaring through the air toward Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Seeing the two move, Chen Xin's expression grew stern. Soul power flared around him as a sharp, chilling aura burst forth. In his hands, the Seven Kill Sword materialized, and around him, nine soul rings rhythmically pulsed—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
"ROAR—"
Just then, a deafening lion's roar shook the air. Flames erupted as Lion Douluo activated his Golden Lion martial soul. His terrifying aura surged forth as he locked eyes with Chen Xin, issuing a grave warning.
"Everyone, for the sake of maintaining stability across the continent and eradicating the evil that threatens the soul master world, do not defy the heavens!"
Hearing this, Chen Xin turned his gaze toward Ning Fengzhi at the rear and transmitted his voice, "Fengzhi, what do you think?"
If he took action, it would mean sheltering a transformed soul beast and a soul master with soul beast blood. Even for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this was a burden they had to seriously consider whether they could bear.
But if he didn't act, Tang San and Xiao Wu would either be easily captured by Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, or Tang Hao would appear, only to be subdued by the three Grand Worshipers and two elders of the Spirit Hall.
No matter the choice, it was not a favorable situation for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Chen Xin was strong, but such matters of strategy were best left to Ning Fengzhi—his role was to be a competent enforcer.
Receiving Chen Xin's voice transmission, Ning Fengzhi, having already formulated his thoughts, first shook his head, then nodded.
Chen Xin immediately understood.
After protecting Ning Fengzhi for over a decade, their tacit understanding was well-established.
First shaking his head, then nodding—this was clear. Action would be necessary, but not immediately. For now, they would observe the situation.
After all, Tang San's surname was Tang, not Ning. The one who should be most anxious at this moment was not the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect but the yet-to-appear Tang Hao. After all, Tang San was his biological son.
At the same time, Shui Yanyu also sent a voice transmission to Huo Lie, seeking his opinion.
Like Ning Fengzhi, Huo Lie also chose to hold back for now and might not interfere later at all.
After all, Tang Hao was not their ally. As long as they ensured Mu Yang and the others' safety, there was no need to get involved in Tang Hao and Spirit Hall's personal feud.
Would Spirit Hall eliminating Tang Hao remove a major threat? Would Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lose a powerful ally?
That was a matter for Heaven Dou and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to worry about, not them.
Their duty was only to serve as guardians, ensuring Mu Yang and his group could grow. Once they matured, no matter how powerful Spirit Hall became, as long as the legendary gods did not intervene, the future New Element Academy would have nothing to fear.
"A chrysanthemum flower and a little ghost—do you think you two can harm my son? Get lost—!"
Just as Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo were about to capture Tang San and Xiao Wu without resistance, a deep voice suddenly rang out from midair, as if exploding across the sky.
Though the voice wasn't loud, the sheer dominance it carried made everyone present—except for a few Douluo—tremble instinctively.
Hearing this voice, Tang San, who was holding Xiao Wu tightly, wanting to shield her with his back, suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with the light of hope.
As expected, his father had not abandoned him—his father still loved him!
Tang San: With a boom in the sky, Clear Sky Douluo makes his dazzling entrance!
Accompanied by a flash of black light, something shot toward Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo at extreme speed. With a low explosion, Yue Guan and Gui Mei's expressions changed drastically as they were sent flying back like cannonballs.
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