One day later, at the Soto Grand Hotel.

After Ouyang Ling and his companions returned to Soto City, the Porcupine Douluo didn't linger. Instead, he went straight back to Heaven Dou City to report to Qian Renxue. Ouyang Ling and Oscar, on the other hand, received a warm welcome from everyone.

But when they learned that Ouyang Ling's fourth soul ring was a ten-thousand-year soul ring, the group of people were speechless.

After regaining his senses, he exclaimed, "What a monster!"

Of course, some people also sought advice from Ouyang Ling.

Ouyang Ling naturally didn't hide anything and told everyone the conditions under which the fourth soul ring could be absorbed over ten thousand years.

But upon learning of the extremely stringent conditions required, they all shook their heads in regret and gave up.

No, it's simply impossible.

Anyone who can do that is not a normal person.

Ouyang Ling: "..."

No, who are you calling "bastards"?

As night fell

Without alerting anyone, Ouyang Ling left the hotel and Soto City alone and came to a deserted grove of trees on the outskirts of the city.

After confirming that the surroundings were safe, Ouyang Ling touched his tailbone and made a final check.

Ever since receiving extra gifts from his seniors, Pisces Star Dragon and Scorpio Star Dragon, he had sensed something was amiss here. However, he hadn't revealed it yet because others were present.

"If I'm not mistaken..."

The murmuring to himself stopped.

Then, he began to circulate his own soul power.

When the soul power gathered at the tailbone area, a faint blue light began to emerge from the bottom of Ouyang Ling's back.

Immediately afterwards, his tailbone area seemed to come alive, as if it were about to burst through his body, and a bulge suddenly appeared, accompanied by waves of slight pain and tingling.

With a flash of golden light,

Ouyang Ling's body trembled violently, and a thick, ferocious tail burst out from the bulge and quickly extended from his back.

In the blink of an eye, the golden scales became indestructible, and the several menacing thorns at the end of its tail gleamed fiercely under the moonlight.

Good guy,

It looks exactly like the tail of a golden crocodile!

"It really is an external soul bone."

Looking at the tail that moved freely, Ouyang Ling couldn't contain her joy. She hadn't expected that the extra gift from the Pisces Star Dragon and Scorpio Star Dragon would be so impressive.

Scanning the surrounding trees, Ouyang Ling suddenly had an idea. Although he was still somewhat unfamiliar with controlling this external soul bone, simple movements were not a problem.

So, to test the strength of its attack, it swung its tail violently and suddenly swept it horizontally towards the tree!

After a "click",

"Boom!"

With almost no force applied, and the external soul bone experiencing little resistance, the large tree it struck was snapped in half, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

But it's not over yet.

Since we're going to conduct an experiment, we should make sure it's comprehensive.

Then,

With the infusion of soul power, the ferocious tail emitted golden light, forming a rotating ring of sharp blades.

This move is clearly the Golden Crocodile's signature technique:

Golden Ring Burst Kill!

Soul Bone's additional effect: Blood Burning.

"break--"

With a roar, the golden ring whirled and charged forward. Wherever the crocodile tail and the golden ring passed, everything was utterly destroyed, and the trees in the forest were crushed and felled one by one.

When everything stopped, the forest was a complete mess, as if a tornado had destroyed the parking lot.

"Not bad, not bad." Ouyang Ling was clearly very satisfied with the power and effect brought by this external soul bone.

After thanking the two Star Dragons in his heart, he performed the Martial Soul Possession. He wanted to see how the Soul Bone would manifest under the Martial Soul Possession state.

And then came the result not long after…

It can only be said that the crocodile tail and the dragon tail are basically overlapping, with only one minor and inconspicuous change.

When a spirit is attached to a body, most people cannot tell that there is an external spirit bone attached to it.

……

The following morning,

"Hey, have you guys heard?"

As Shrek Academy and Royal Fighting Team gathered as usual, Ma Hongjun quietly slipped into the crowd, his eyes revealing that he was hiding some gossip.

Everyone just watched quietly, their eyes conveying a clear message: "You speak, we listen."

"What did you hear?"

No one responded, so Yu Feng took on the role of the straight man.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun stopped being mysterious and said, "It's just that a small grove of trees outside Soto City has been destroyed."

"Hi—, is that all?"

Yu Feng waved his hand speechlessly, "It's just a destroyed forest, what's there to say?"

He thought it was some kind of explosive news.

"That's not just simple destruction."

Ma Hongjun adopted a startled and exaggerated posture.

"You haven't seen it. The scene is like the land has been plowed up. The guards of Soto City suspect that some kind of spirit beast has broken into the outskirts of the city and are investigating."

"Cough cough—"

At this moment, Ouyang Ling, who had been listening intently, realized that this matter was most likely his fault, and immediately coughed as if he had choked.

This also attracted the attention of others.

Yu Tianheng raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"

Just then, Ye Lingling handed her a glass of water from the side.

"Drinking something will make you feel better."

Ouyang Ling downed his drink in one gulp, waved to Yu Tianheng, and then said to Ma Hongjun, "The possibility of a soul beast venturing into the outskirts of the city is very small. After all, there's no soul beast forest nearby, and the Star Dou Great Forest isn't close either. Compared to soul beasts, I think it might just be some soul master testing their soul skills there."

That makes sense.

Yu Feng stroked his chin in agreement.

"Good Partner" agreed, and Ma Hongjun nodded in agreement, "I think the people from the Spirit Hall might think the same way. Otherwise, if a spirit beast really broke into the suburbs, why would only the city guards be sent to investigate?"

"But then again..." Yu Feng continued, puzzled, "If it was a Soul Master, then who was so heartless as to destroy the forest?"

Ouyang Ling's crescent-shaped eyes: "..."

Then, picking up his water glass and tactically taking a sip, he said, "Sorry, I'm the one who's so unethical, Soul Master."

Unexpectedly,

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Ye Lingling's gaze.

Ye·Seeing Through Everything·Lingling:

Something's not right. Could it be you?

Cold sweat trickled down Ouyang Ling's forehead: "..."

Hey, do you have to be so perceptive?

But just then, "Everyone's here."

Flander led Zhao Wuji and Qin Ming in, and seeing that his student and the entire Royal Fighting Team were all there, he said, "In that case, I'll make an announcement."

"Starting today, we will be leaving Soto City. So for the next few days, we will be touring the Soul Arena with the Royal Fighting Team. Xiao Ao and Hong Jun, you two will be substitute players."

"ah--"

Ma Hongjun was startled upon hearing this.

"Teacher, this is so sudden!"

"It's not surprising at all."

Flander said with a serious expression, "It's decided then. You two hurry back to the village to pack up, and then we'll set off." With that, he turned and left.

It looks like it's just like an NPC that issues quests; once you complete the quest, it leaves.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged a glance, then replied with helpless expressions, "Yes, Dean/Teacher."

At the same time, Osro, who was closest to Qin Ming, asked curiously, "Teacher Qin, are we not going to continue our Soul Battle in Soto City?"

Qin Ming nodded. "Soto City is about ready. We should head to the next stop."

"Senior, why are we leaving so suddenly?" Ma Hongjun asked, his curiosity still piqued.

"Well..."

Qin Ming was conflicted, unsure whether he should speak up.

However, Zhao Wuji had little to worry about compared to him. "It's all that old devil Flander's fault. He calculated the time yesterday and found out that today at noon is the day to pay the village rent. In order to save some money, he naturally has to pack up and leave now." The smirking tone in his words didn't give him any face at all.

"Huh!?" x2

Leaning back in a gesture of astonishment, he exclaimed:

"That's incredibly stingy."

Ma Hongjun seemed to hear the voice of a kindred spirit and nodded vigorously, "Actually, the teacher is just a miser..."

"boom--"

Before he could finish speaking, the door was suddenly opened.

in an instant,

Ma Hongjun broke out in a cold sweat.

Seeing his teacher's gloomy face, which could drip water, he unconsciously swallowed his dry throat and forced a smile that looked more like a cry than a smile.

"Teacher, you didn't leave..."

Flander remained expressionless: "...I heard everything."

Ma Hongjun: ...

Brothers, I feel like I'm going to die.

……

Today is a beautiful, sunny day—a perfect day for moving.

Standing at the academy gate, Flander looked at the simple sign bearing the name Shrek, his mind filled with mixed emotions as he recalled the past. Zhao Wuji and the other teachers also couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

All things considered, they've spent most of their lives here.

Finally, Zhao Wuji was the first to pull himself together and patted Flander on the shoulder with a sigh.

"Alright, don't keep the kids waiting. If you can't bear to part with it, take the signboard as a souvenir."

"It's unnecessary."

Flanders shook his head and smiled bitterly, letting out a sigh.

"Let it stay here."

He withdrew his gaze, this time turning around without hesitation to look at the Royal Fighting Team members waiting for them in the distance. "From today onwards, we are members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Let's go!"

Shrek, let's just consider it a thing of the past!

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