"Attack!"
Dai Weisi waved his hand, no longer wasting words with Flander and the others.
The guards behind him all sprang into action.
Now, the highest-ranked soul master in the group, Flander, was only at level 59 and severely injured. Both Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun were more than capable of dealing with him, not to mention the guards they brought along.
In no time, the sounds of punching and kicking, along with wails and screams, filled the air.
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun quickly found Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai had already regained consciousness, but his injuries were so severe that he couldn't move at all.
He had already heard the commotion outside.
But to save his life, he didn't dare to make a sound. When he saw Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun appear before him, his pupils suddenly constricted.
"My dear little brother, it's been so long. I've missed you," Dai Weisi said as he gently patted Dai Mubai face.
"Hehe, call me 'sister-in-law' and maybe I'll beg for your sake!" Zhu Zhuyun said as she wrapped her arm around Dai Weisi and leaned against him.
"You..." Dai Mubai was furious, his eyes seeming to burn with rage as he glared at the two.
Slap!
Dai Weisi face suddenly darkened, his voice turning icy cold. "What do you mean 'you'? Daring to show off in front of me, do you think you're Tang San?"
He paused for a moment, as if suddenly remembering. "Oh, I forgot. Tang San is already dead."
"Weisi, this trash, just kill him. There's no need to waste any more words," Zhu Zhuyun said, no longer pretending, her face filled with disgust as she looked at Dai Mubai.
Once Dai Mubai was dealt with, they could find another opportunity to deal with Zhu Zhuqing, and then there would be no more threats.
Dai Weisi gaze flickered slightly, and he smiled. "But this is my dear little brother. I am the future Emperor of Star Luo. How could I do something as cruel as hurting my own brother?"
A flicker of hope appeared in Dai Mubai eyes.
Zhu Zhuyun's face changed slightly.
Ever since Zhu Zhuqing revealed her talents, and after being defeated by Li Yu in the competition and later by Tang San, she had noticed a change in Dai Weisi attitude toward her.
It seemed that Dai Weisi had developed an interest in her younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing!
Zhu Zhuyun felt a surge of jealousy, but she had no choice but to become more proactive.
After all, Dai Mubai was almost a cripple now and no longer posed a threat to Dai Weisi.
But she was different.
She was not only connected to Dai Weisi through their Martial Spirit fusion, but she was also now the expected future Empress of Star Luo.
However, once Dai Weisi ascended the throne and there was no competition left, would he still be as "loyal"?
Zhu Zhuqing was still a member of the Zhu family, and she would eventually return to them.
At that point, Zhu Zhuqing, with her better talents, could replace her as the Empress, and she might be reduced to nothing but a mere tool.
Therefore, Zhu Zhuyun was actually quite anxious.
But she was in a weak position and couldn't express her feelings openly.
"You're right, my dear. I was too short-sighted," Zhu Zhuyun said, pressing her soft body even more against Dai Weisi, subtly changing her tone and admitting her mistake.
Dai Weisi squinted and smiled.
But all Dai Mubai felt was terror.
"Alright, stop," Dai Weisi clapped his hands.
The chaotic scene immediately quieted down.
Flander and the rest of the Shrek group were thrown together, their faces bruised and battered, looking like worthless objects.
Bang!
Dust flew into the air.
Dai Weisi grabbed Dai Mubai and threw him to the ground.
"Ugh!" Dai Mubai groaned, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, his face growing even paler.
"Shrek Academy, you abused the royal prince of Star Luo who was studying abroad. How will you explain this to me?" Dai Weisi stared coldly at Flander and the others.
The Shrek group, upon hearing this, dared not speak out. Their faces were ashen.
The atmosphere grew still.
"Your Highness, this is a misunderstanding. We didn't know Dai Mubai identity. Somehow, he just infiltrated our team!" Flander suddenly burst into tears, looking as though he had been wronged beyond measure.
"Oh?" Dai Weisi raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing at his lips.
Oscar and the others stared at Flander, disbelief written on their faces.
Flander, known for his fame across the continent and being one of the Golden Iron Triangle, claimed to not know Dai Mubai identity?
Had he lost his mind?
And he said Dai Mubai infiltrated the team?
Who was it that took Dai Mubai in as a personal disciple? Who had high hopes for him?
Oscar felt as though he was seeing his dean in a new light.
Flander, however, ignored the looks from everyone. In this situation, he had no choice but to speak this way to survive.
Now, though Dai Weisi was the Crown Prince of Star Luo and everyone had already decided that Dai Mubai could never compete with him, according to the rules, until the final result came out, there was no such thing as a "Crown Prince."
But Dai Weisi had just referred to himself as "this palace," which left little doubt about his meaning.
If he didn't give a "satisfactory explanation" today, he might really die here.
Thus, Flander gratefully said:
"Our Shrek Academy encountered a robbery attack while traveling back to Heaven Dou City through the Jing Yang Mountain Range.
It was a life-or-death situation, and thankfully His Highness the Crown Prince came to our rescue.
We have no way to repay such a great favor, but in the future, whenever His Highness has any need, Shrek will spare no effort to help!"
Oscar and the others looked on in even more disbelief.
"Hehe, very well," Dai Weisi smiled in satisfaction. "No need to repay the life-saving favor!"
He then waved his hand, signaling Flander to come closer and whisper something in his ear.
Afterwards, the group left, Dai Mubai being dragged away by the guards.
The scene remained silent for a long time.
It wasn't until the figures of Dai Weisi and the others had completely disappeared that Oscar suddenly exploded.
"Dean, why did you do that!"
Tai Long and the other four also looked at Flander in confusion.
Although they had known from the beginning that Flander and the others never saw themselves as part of the Shrek Seven Devils and had merely come along for the ride, they had all fought side by side.
They had feelings for the current Shrek and even for the old Blue Tyrant Academy.
But now, for the first time, they felt cold.
The students, even Dai Mubai, whom they had treated as a personal disciple, were so easily abandoned!
What about them?
Would they be abandoned just as quickly when Shrek faced danger in the future?
Yes!
Without even thinking, they knew the answer.
Exchanging a glance, Tai Long, Jing Ling, Jiang Zhu, and Huang Yuan all made a decision at that moment.
They could no longer stay at Shrek!
Dean Liu Erlong was a great person, and they were grateful and respectful toward her, but she had been missing for so long. Who knew if she had been abandoned too?
Hearing Oscar's angry shout, Flander remained silent, and Zhao Wuji also said nothing.
"Dean Flander, you've really disappointed me!" Oscar glared at Flander, then forced himself to carry the unconscious Ma Hongjun and walked away.
"You can leave, but Ma Hongjun stays," Flander said coldly.
Oscar's body trembled, his anger nearly erupting from his eyes.
Tai Long and the others exchanged glances and silently left.
They walked in a different direction, continuously walking.
It was only after a long time that they stopped to rest. They then saw Oscar, missing an arm, walking desolately past them.