"..."
Yuanen Yehui's cultivation level was ultimately far behind Gu Yue's, not to mention the gap in Martial Soul talent. She had already been defeated before midnight, but as the initiator of the night assault...
The other party had no intention of letting him off so easily.
"..."
Early the next morning.
Tang Luochuan gently opened his eyes, his gaze falling upon the blushing young girl sleeping soundly beside him. He tenderly kissed her forehead, a faint smile gracing his lips.
"I never expected to be ambushed by Yehui once."
Tang Luochuan chuckled and shook his head, unable to help but sigh. As this thought crossed his mind, his figure vanished and reappeared in the Dragon Valley World.
"Boss."
He had appeared right where Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng were. At this moment, both of them flashed him bright, cheerful smiles.
"How's the cultivation going?"
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, his eyes resting on the two who were clearly in high spirits as he asked.
"All good~"
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng exchanged a glance, then gave him a look that said he could rest assured.
Perhaps compared to the sisters-in-law, their talents might seem overambitious, but in reality, they were already guaranteed admission to the Inner Court.
The former, as the cultivation benchmark among their little group, Xie Xie's dedication and hard work in cultivation were most commendable, alright.
And after Wei Xiaofeng underwent the Python Dragon Transformation, his innate talent and potential had been further enhanced, with limitless future achievements ahead.
Both of them had every reason to be confident and proud when saying this. As some of the boss's closest companions...
They would never waste the boss's training.
"You two..."
"Can't you learn from Jinxi and Yangzi?"
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan immediately responded with a laugh, looking toward the other two not far away as he said cheerfully.
As companions who had been by his side since the East Sea Zero Class days, their playful personalities hadn't changed one bit.
The reason Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi hadn't come to greet him now was because they were immersed in a state of Deep Meditation. With that level of focus, they probably wouldn't emerge easily for another month or two.
"We'd like that too, but when the time comes, we'll also enter Deep Meditation."
Hearing this, Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng nodded with smiles, their faces showing a hint of envy. They had both experienced the benefits of Deep Meditation—who wouldn't want more of something like that?
"By the way, boss, when we go to the Star Luo Continent for the exchange the day after tomorrow, will you, Sister Gu Yue, Sister Na'er, and Sister Yehui be coming too? This time there's the Pan-continental Youth Competition."
Xie Xie blinked and asked.
East Sea F8, unbeatable!
"Star Luo Continent..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but pause momentarily, an image of a certain golden-haired girl surfacing in his mind. What was even more unforgettable was that night she had orchestrated with the drugged drink...
Perhaps it was because she couldn't see any hope of him returning home with her that Yun'er had mustered the courage to resort to such a desperate measure back then?
"Star Luo Continent—I will go."
"It's not just about accompanying all of you. Your sister Yun'er hasn't returned home for two years either. Having known her for so long, it's time I paid a visit to the royal family with her."
The next moment,
"Alright!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Xie instantly revealed an "I get it" expression. Given the relationship between Sister Yun'er and the boss, how could he not see it?
As for the others...
Wasn't everyone in a similar situation?
"This time, under the boss's witness, we geniuses from the East Sea will surely showcase our talents on the Star Luo competition grounds."
Xie Xie said with anticipation.
"Right, this time we must shine brightly and let the people of the other continent know how formidable we are. Just thinking about it gets me excited..."
"By the way, boss, Pavilion Master Yun also told us that after we return from the exchange program on the Star Luo Continent, our admission to the Inner Court will be expedited. And..."
"If we achieve an outstanding ranking in the tournament, it will also give us a significant advantage when selecting the next generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters!"
At this moment, Wei Xiaofeng, standing nearby, was also filled with anticipation, as if injected with adrenaline.
Although the boss, Sister Gu Yue, and Sister Ye Hui had clearly stated they wouldn't join the Shrek Seven Monsters, that didn't mean others didn't aspire to such honor.
Take Wei Xiaofeng, for instance—his heart was brimming with hope. If he could earn the highest title of the continent's top academy, it would truly justify his status as the boss's follower.
The honor of Shrek itself wasn't what mattered...
What truly mattered was the prestige this identity could bring, both for himself and for the boss.
"Leaving the few of us aside, Sisters Ye Hui, Xiao Yan, Xing Lan, and Si Duo are practically guaranteed spots—it just depends on whether they want them. As for us..."
"We'll have to fight hard for it when the time comes."
Xie Xie spoke with utmost seriousness. After all, there were only seven spots for the Shrek Seven Monsters, and with so many of them, securing the remaining spots wouldn't be easy.
This advantage...
Was a stepping stone!
"The advantage for the Shrek Seven Monsters..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan simply chuckled in response. Setting aside Tang San for the moment, as the continent's top academy, every generation of the Shrek Seven Monsters...
Were indeed among the most elite talents. No wonder the two before him were so fervently hopeful.
"Then I'll look forward to you all achieving great results."
Tang Luochuan said with a smile.
In the original timeline, even Wu Lin was barely a Soul Ancestor during the Star Luo tournament. Now, however, even Wei Xiaofeng—who had spent less time cultivating due to enhancing his Martial Soul—had reached the Soul King level...
I wonder if his comrades could surprise him? Though, no matter the outcome, it likely wouldn't exceed his expectations.
"We definitely will!"
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng exchanged a glance and affirmed in unison.
"Brother, Xie Xie, Xiaofeng, what are you all talking about?"
At that moment, Tang Wulin and Long Yue, who had just finished their spar with the Mountain Dragon King, approached and couldn't help but ask.
"Your Highness, this is..."
Long Yue also looked somewhat puzzled.
"Wu Lin, Brother Long, we were discussing the upcoming Star Luo tournament. We're determined to secure a top ranking."
"As for how far the rest of us can go, it's hard to say for sure, but Sister Ye Hui, Sister Xiao Yan, and Sister Xing Lan will definitely make the top five. Wu Lin might even take first place!"
Xie Xie spoke with certainty, enunciating each word clearly.
"Huh?"
Tang Wulin was taken aback by this, then shook his head. He didn't dare make such bold claims, especially considering...
Brother Long Yue, who often sparred with him, was also a participant in the Star Luo Competition. His cultivation was approaching the Soul Douluo level—how could an ordinary person like him possibly compete with that?
(End of Chapter)