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The Titan Ape and the Azure Oxpython naturally recognized the owner of the dragon claw, and therefore, did not continue to attack!
The next second, as space flickered, Gu Yue's figure appeared right in front of Qiangu Qingfeng!
Upon seeing the former, Qiangu Qingfeng exclaimed in astonishment, "Gu Yue? How did you come back!"
The dragon claw from just now was most likely released by the former!
But why would she save me? If I were to die here, she would then have complete control over the entire Spirit Pagoda!
Hearing his words, Gu Yue only returned a cold look and said indifferently, "I didn't expect that the Vice Tower Master would ignore my advice and sneak into the core area of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform alone!"
Qiangu Qingfeng placed a hand over his chest and gritted his teeth, "I didn't expect that without my knowledge, you would have cooperated with the Titan Ape and Azure Oxpython inside the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!"
Gu Yue's face showed no change, unsettlingly calm, "You should have realized by now, my true identity is that of a soul beast. Is it strange for me to cooperate with other ferocious beasts?"
Upon hearing this, Qiangu Qingfeng clenched his glaive tightly, standing up with determination in his eyes, "That's true, those not of our kind will surely have different hearts!"
"Although I'm unclear about your purpose, as long as I am still alive, I will never allow you to run amok!"
He had a premonition that if he did not stop her, the humans would suffer terribly because of her plans!
At that moment, the Titan Ape suddenly intervened, "Gu Yue, it seems you two are not on friendly terms, so why block the attack for him?"
That punch just now contained at least two-thirds of my strength. I didn't expect that Gu Yue could block it so easily!
Gu Yue turned around and explained, "He once was the Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda; if he dies in the Ten Thousand Beast Platform, it would arouse the suspicion of other council members."
"Moreover, the maintenance of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform also cannot do without him!"
Killing Qiangu Qingfeng would have certainly settled the matter, but if there were issues in the brain domain of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform, no one would be able to resolve them!
Otherwise, she wouldn't have minded getting rid of him through the hands of the Titan Ape and the Azure Oxpython!
The Titan Ape pressed further, "Then what do you plan to do about this?"
Gu Yue said lightly, "Naturally, I plan to take him away!"
The Azure Oxpython immediately interrupted, "But if we let him leave, once our relationship is exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
"In my opinion, it's better for him to stay here forever. Only the dead can keep a secret!"
Gu Yue immediately responded, "No!"
After a pause, she added, "His death would not be of any benefit to our plan!"
The Azure Oxpython fell silent, "This..."
The Titan Ape beside him pondered for a moment, then spoke in a voice only the former could hear, "Big brother, I think Gu Yue makes some sense. The plan to resurrect the soul beasts still needs the Ten Thousand Beast Platform."
After much deliberation, the Azure Oxpython let out a reluctant sigh, "Fine, but just this once. If he enters the core area again or provokes us, not even you can save him!"
Gu Yue nodded slightly, "No problem. Consider this a favor I owe you both."
With that, she gave Qiangu Qingfeng a look devoid of expression, space fluctuated again, and the figure vanished within the Ten Thousand Beast Platform...
She never believed that this could ease the tension between her and the other party.
But, it was enough.
The Titan Ape and the Azure Oxpython also glared fiercely at Qiangu Qingfeng, "Human, you better watch yourself!"
As they departed, Qiangu Qingfeng clenched his fists, "I must inform the Pagoda Master about this matter. If it continues to be ignored, then..."
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Meanwhile, Wu Changkong had already led the Shrek Seven Monsters and the others back to the academy!
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Sensing their presence, Tang Wulin found an excuse to dismiss the junior classmates around him and quickly rushed over...
"Teacher Wu, and everyone, welcome back!" Tang Wulin took the initiative to greet them.
Wu Zhangkong merely nodded as a gesture of acknowledgment and then headed in the direction of the Sea God's Pavilion...
Clearly, he was going to report to the other Elders!
Yue Zhengyu, who was naturally sociable, slung an arm around Tang Wulin and said with great pride, "Wulin, guess whom we encountered on our mission to eradicate the evil Soul Masters?"
Tang Wulin replied in confusion, "The Dark Bell?"
They had most frequently encountered the Dark Bell, one of the Four Heavenly Kings!
Yue Zhengyu waved his hands, "No, no, no, it was the Ghost Emperor. It's too bad you weren't there, or you would have seen Yuanen Yehui and me use our Martial Soul Fusion Skill to beat up the Ghost Emperor!"
Tang Wulin said in amazement, "That powerful?"
If just he and Yuanen Yehui could beat up the Ghost Emperor, then how terrifyingly powerful was their Soul Fusion Skill?
At the very least, it had to be several times stronger than his and Gu Yue's!
Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, mercilessly piercing his boastful bubble, "Don't listen to his nonsense, Wulin. We only succeeded with the help of the War Gods and Teacher Wu from the War God Hall!"
Yuanen Yehui nodded in agreement, "Hmm, the Ghost Emperor is terrifyingly strong. If it weren't for the War Gods and Teacher Wu, even if the Shrek Seven Monsters fought together, we would have likely been annihilated!"
Xie Xie snorted, "If Yue Zhengyu and Ye Hui alone could defeat the Ghost Emperor, then what would the Holy Spirit Cult be doing?"
Ye Xinglan supported this view, "Exactly, Zheng Yu, at least make your tall tales somewhat believable!"
Tang Wulin then let out a sigh of relief, "So that's how it was. You really had me scared there!"
Xu Lizhi, his eyes shining, changed the subject, "Wulin, Xie Xie said you went to the Blacksmith Association to learn Heavenly Forging, how did it go?"
Tang Wulin's face stiffened, and he silently bowed his head...
Seeing this, everyone immediately had a bold guess in their minds...
They comforted him in a reassuring tone, "You know, Wulin, it's alright if you failed. With your talent, you'll definitely succeed sooner or later!"
"That's right, if Heavenly Forging was so easy, there wouldn't be only President Zhenhua who's a Divine Craftsman on the Continent!"
"Wulin, you are the soul of the Shrek Seven Monsters. It's just one failure. It doesn't really..."
But before they could finish, Tang Wulin suddenly looked up, smiling, "I tricked you all, actually, I succeeded. I'm now the second Divine Craftsman on the Continent!"
At this revelation, everyone's faces turned into looks one would give a criminal...
"Wulin, you guy, give me back the expression I just had!"
"I just knew this guy would definitely not fail! Hahaha!"
"To think he actually succeeded. Such a terrifying talent... But Wulin, now that you've become a Divine Craftsman, does it mean you've already crafted a Four-Word Battle Armor? Let's have a look!"
"Yeah, let's see it! I've never seen a Four-Word Battle Armor in my life!"
"Don't think it's over just like that. After all, we comforted you so earnestly. You've got to give us something to make up for the emotional trauma! Otherwise, we're through!"
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