Chapter 129: Qian Xunji, Two Tang Sans, and the Second-Life Shrek Seven Devils!
Three days later.
Outside the Great Spirit Arena in Soto City.
The Shrek Seven Devils exited in a line. Just like in their previous lives, everyone except Zhu Zhuqing had won their fights—she lost to Tang San. Thanks to two matches, Tang San and Xiao Wu each gained two points and twenty gold coins.
Tang San wasn't particularly pleased. During his fight with Zhu Zhuqing, he noticed his Blue Silver Grass wasn't as tough as it had been in his past life.
Back then, he had subdued Zhu Zhuqing in a single binding. This time, it took three tries, and he had to use the Tang Sect technique, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Tracks, to dodge her attacks.
Was it because his mother wasn't Ah Yin, and so his Blue Silver Grass lacked its former strength?
Thinking of this, Tang San's murderous intent toward Qian Xunji resurfaced. That bastard had deceived his noble mother with sweet talk, defeated his father with despicable tactics, crippled him, and left him a ruined man. And now he had caused Tang San's power to regress.
Outside the arena, Flender stood with hands behind his back, a proud smile on his face.
This was perfect—Shrek Academy now had seven incredibly talented freaks, including the heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He had worried Ning Rongrong would be difficult and would need brainwashing, but clearly, that wouldn't be necessary.
These seven kids were as close as siblings. Their bond was unbreakable.
With this group, Shrek Academy could truly rise to fame on the continent!
After regrouping, the Shrek Seven learned from Tang San that, in the future, only Qian Renxue from Spirit Hall had the potential to become a god. Qian Xunji had been reborn alone, seemingly unaware of the coming events. Bibi Dong was likely already dead. This was going to be an easy win!
Even if Qian Renxue didn't go undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire, even if she became a god early—it wouldn't matter. She wasn't a reborn. They just needed to lie low until Tang San became a god, and they could still destroy Spirit Hall with ease.
What they didn't know was that atop the Great Spirit Arena stood two shadowy figures. The one in front was tall, with golden hair and a handsome face.
The other had skin as smooth as a baby's, wearing heavy makeup. If not for the Adam's apple and flat chest, one would mistake him for a stunning beauty.
These two were Qian Xunji and Chrysanthemum Douluo. Ghost Douluo was secretly guarding Qian Renchuan.
Qian Xunji had come precisely to witness Shrek's brainwashing tactics, hoping to swoop in afterward and bring Ning Rongrong to his side—maybe even Oscar—to build up the Qian clan's power base.
But he hadn't expected this—Tang San vs. Zhu Zhuqing, the infamous "Three-Five combo." Was this... two Tang Sans?
From their interactions, these sibling-like kids were clearly the second-life Shrek Seven Devils.
That meant one first-life Tang San, and one second-life Tang San.
As a level 97 Titled Douluo with spirit power rivaling level 98, Qian Xunji could clearly see that Qian Renchuan deeply respected and honored him.
But the appearance of two Tang Sans still shocked him.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes burned with excitement. "Your Holiness, that's a 100,000-year transformed soul beast! We should capture her for our Holy Son and Holy Maiden's ninth soul rings!"
"Don't rush. Elder Chrysanthemum, don't you think Ning Rongrong looks familiar?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo turned his gaze to Ning Rongrong and studied her carefully. "This girl... she does resemble... Bibi Dong."
Bibi Dong, once a little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had captivated all of the continent's top prodigies. She had once visited Spirit City for the Seven Clan Re-election Conference, running all over the city with Ning Fengzhi trailing behind her like a lovesick puppy.
Chrysanthemum Douluo had seen Bibi Dong back then. Ning Rongrong bore a 70% resemblance. But it had been 21 years since the sect had declared that Bibi Dong died to soul beasts.
"Your Holiness, what's going on?"
Qian Xunji closed his eyes. Back then, he had also sent Yu Xiaogang to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to release his paper on the "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" to mock them and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Whether Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang fell in love like in the original story didn't matter. He didn't expect it.
Unlike his past self, today's Ning Fengzhi and the Sword and Bone Douluo weren't naive. If Yu Xiaogang got close to Bibi Dong, they'd probably maim him on the spot and toss him back to his clan.
If Bibi Dong really left the sect for Yu Xiaogang, someone like Ning Fengzhi—so cunning and ruthless—would never let her live. He'd extract every ounce of her value before killing her.
So if Ning Rongrong was Bibi Dong's daughter, then Gu Chen might be her son too. But then why did Bibi Dong appear on Sea God Island? How did she even learn about it?
Twenty-one years ago, Bibi Dong was only a Soul Emperor. How could she have escaped the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, let alone reach Sea God Island and receive the Sea God's Trials?
Qian Xunji had many unanswered questions. He had considered that Bibi Dong might have been reborn like the Shrek Seven Devils, which would explain her knowledge of the Sea God and the island.
But how did she escape? Why didn't the sect search for her? She had twin martial souls and innate full soul power. No way Ning Fengzhi would ignore her disappearance.
If only Ning Rongrong was born, maybe. But for Bibi Dong to live and escape? No way Ning Fengzhi would act like a fool and release her like in the original timeline.
Qian Xunji sighed. He would have to visit Sea God Island himself to find the answers.
As for the Shrek Seven Devils—all of them reborn—there was no way to win them over. He'd have to write a new script and drain their value to the last drop.
Rebirth? Power fantasy plot? He, the great director Qian, would write them a living nightmare.
Three stories formed in his mind:
Tianshui Team vs. Shrek Team – Qian Renchuan's explosive debut.Soul Master Tournament – Titan Giant Ape and Xiao Wu sacrifice arc.Slaughter King wipes out the Clear Sky Clan – Tang Clan annihilation arc.
These plots would show Tang San what it truly meant to face the supreme director, Qian—Master of All Drama.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, take Ghost Douluo and escort the Holy Son to Tianshui Academy. Guard him in secret. I have more pressing matters."
"Yes, Your Holiness," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with reverence. He already suspected what Qian Xunji's "pressing matter" was: to capture that 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit for breeding.
"This Soft Bone Rabbit can wait. I have other plans. Quietly inform the Clear Sky Clan that Tang San has twin spirits—Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer. But make sure they don't know it came from us."
"Huh?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was stunned. What was Qian Xunji thinking? How did he even know Tang San had the Clear Sky Hammer? Shouldn't they be killing him while they had the chance? Why alert the Clear Sky Clan—so they could protect the rabbit?
"Just do it. I have my reasons."
With that, Qian Xunji rose into the air and flew off toward Sea God Island.
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