The core of the God Realm was destroyed? Huo Yuhao? This name stirred something within him.
The world of online gaming giants has collapsed, and the gods are reborn; things seem to be getting interesting.
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The next day.
Noon.
Shrek and his friends trudged through the dense forest, stepping on the damp, dry branches.
Zhao Wuji and Flander walked at the front, their brows furrowed, clearly still troubled by the tight budget.
However, the expressions of Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, who were following behind, were completely different from usual. Gone was their usual frivolous and playful demeanor; instead, they carried a relaxed and carefree air that was incongruous with their age.
All three of them carried the memories of becoming gods, so they naturally knew what Oscar should choose for his third spirit ring.
That thousand-year-old Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent possesses both speed and defense, which perfectly compensates for the Sausage Martial Soul's weakness in being more supportive. It was also the key to Oscar's breakthrough to Soul Master in his previous life.
If they hadn't been injured by Ye Zhi Qiu a few days ago and their journey hadn't been delayed, they would have intercepted this soul beast much earlier.
"We're almost there, just over there on that rocky slope!" Oscar said in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with determination.
His memories after becoming a god were incredibly clear; he could even accurately recall the location where the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent appeared.
Once he captures this soul beast, his third soul skill will be completed, and his strength will experience a qualitative leap.
Dai Mubai nodded, a cold glint flashing in his evil eyes.
"Don't worry, with me and Hongjun here, even if this snake is slippery, it won't be able to escape."
Ma Hongjun clenched his fists, the flames of his Phoenix Martial Soul flickering faintly in his palms, clearly ready for battle.
However, as they rounded a bend in the mountain, the sight before them caused Oscar's pupils to contract sharply, and the color drained from his face instantly.
On the rocky slope, two figures stood beside a snake corpse that was entirely fiery red.
The snake carcass was ten meters long, with a bright red rooster comb on its head, which was their target.
A thousand-year-old phoenix-tailed crested snake!
Between the snake corpse's eyebrows, a fist-sized spirit ring was slowly rising, carrying the rich purple aura unique to thousand-year spirit rings, and was eventually steadily absorbed by a girl in a green dress.
Beside the girl stood two figures, one old and one young.
The old man had white hair and beard, held a snake-shaped cane, and had sharp eyes like an eagle; the old woman wore a gray robe, her face was covered with wrinkles, and her body emanated faint fluctuations of soul power.
It was none other than the renowned Dragon Lord Meng Shu, Snake Lady Chao Tianxiang, and their granddaughter Meng Yiran!
"No--!"
Oscar let out a heart-wrenching scream, as if all the strength had been drained from his body. He staggered back two steps, repeatedly calling out in his mind, "That's mine! That's my spirit ring!"
He couldn't believe that, having wasted just one day, someone else had already snatched away the opportunity from his past life!
Without this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, his third soul skill would require him to find a new soul beast, which would not only waste a lot of time, but he might not even be able to find one that was so compatible.
In his past life, this snake was clearly waiting for him to take it, so how could it suddenly be taken away by Meng Yiran?
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's expressions also darkened. They naturally knew the importance of this soul beast to Oscar, and they exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.
However, the Dragon Lord and Snake Lady were far stronger than them. Even with the memories of becoming gods, they were only Soul Venerables of around level 30, and were no match for them at all.
Zhao Wuji and Flander also saw the situation clearly, and their expressions instantly became complicated.
They had long heard of the Dragon Lord and Snake Lady's reputations; in the outer reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest, they were absolutely invincible.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing apprehension in each other's eyes.
Zhao Wuji stepped forward, forced a smile, and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Lord Dragon Lord, Lady Snake Lady."
Flander quickly echoed, "I never expected to meet you two seniors here. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Long Gong Meng Shu glanced at them and snorted coldly, clearly not taking these two Soul Saints seriously.
Snake Granny Chaotianxiang crossed her arms, her eyes indifferent: "Oh? Flanders of the Flying Horn, and... Zhao Wuji? I didn't expect you, this fierce god, to be mixed up with Flanders."
Zhao Wuji chuckled twice, not daring to reply.
They are currently outmatched and have no right to challenge these two seniors.
Just then, Meng Yiran slowly opened her eyes.
She had just absorbed the spirit ring, and her face was slightly pale, but her charming features were still evident.
The energy of the millennium soul ring caused her aura to surge, and her whole being exuded a lively and agile temperament.
She raised her head, her gaze sweeping over Shrek Academy and his group. When it landed on Fu Qin at the back of the group, her eyes suddenly lit up.
Fu Qin was standing next to Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, with a tall and straight posture, handsome face, and a calm and composed demeanor between his brows.
Unlike Dai Mubai's arrogance, Oscar's sleazy nature, and Ma Hongjun's naivety, Fu Qin's gentle and refined yet subtly sharp temperament instantly attracted Meng Yiran's attention.
Upon suddenly seeing such a handsome and extraordinary young man in this desolate wilderness, Meng Yiran's heart skipped a beat.
With the backing of the Dragon God and Snake Goddess, she was spoiled and bold. She took a few graceful steps and walked straight up to Fu Qin, looking up at him with a clear, bell-like voice: "Hey, what's your name?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the room. All eyes turned to Fu Qin, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun exchanged glances, a knowing glint in their eyes.
Good heavens, Meng Yiran has taken a liking to Fu Qin!
These four people now all retain the memories of their godhood, and each has their own agenda.
They had disliked Fu Qin for a long time.
If we could bring Meng Yiran over and make her Fu Qin's girlfriend, not only would it divert Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu's attention, but we could also use the power of the Dragon God and Snake Goddess to protect them. It would be killing two birds with one stone!
The four exchanged a glance, reaching a tacit understanding.
Tang San spoke first, with a gentle smile on his face, but his tone carried a hint of deliberate matchmaking.
"This young lady's name is Fu Qin. She is twelve years old and her martial soul is a benignly mutated Mind Glove. She is now a level 34 Soul Master. Most importantly, she is currently single and does not have a girlfriend."
As soon as he finished speaking, Dai Mubai immediately echoed his words.
"That's right! Brother Fu Qin is a genius of our Shrek Academy. He's incredibly strong, and his character is impeccable!"
Oscar, suppressing the heartache of having his spirit ring stolen, forced a smile: "Girl, you have excellent taste! Brother Fu Qin is definitely someone you can entrust your life to!"
Ma Hongjun nodded vigorously in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes!"
The four of them, working in unison, were clearly trying to sell Fu Qin.
However, no sooner had they finished speaking than a sweet but furious voice rang out.
"Who said he's single!"