Chapter 211.
His words stunned everyone.
"Intervene?" Ma Hongjun echoed, disbelief coloring his voice. "Captain, you mean they might try to harm us?"
"Why wouldn't they?" Wang Feng replied coolly. "They might see your team as a threat to their victory. It wouldn't be surprising if they resorted to extreme measures to win against you."
The realization sank in, leaving the group speechless. Such a possibility hadn't crossed their minds before.
"Wang Feng's right," Dai Mubai conceded solemnly.
Flender spoke solemnly, "The Shi Nian now is a formidable Soul Saint. Don't assume that those who participate in the competition are all good-hearted. Sometimes, in their pursuit of victory, they'll resort to anything! In the coming days, it's crucial that you all avoid being alone, especially those who have already showcased their strength."
"Tang San, Mu Bai, Zhu Qing, Xiao Wu, the four of you must exercise extreme caution!" All four had showcased their abilities on the stage, particularly Tang San with his ten-thousand-year soul ring.
"Brother Feng... if someone were to make a move, they'd target you, right?" Xiao Wu hesitated, "You're our ultimate weapon! Plus, you possess a ten-thousand-year soul ring too! To outsiders... are you still considered just a support system soul master?"
Xiao Wu's words caught Wang Feng off guard.
Can he also be targeted? He had only participated in one match for the Shrek Academy team. Tang San was undeniably the main force, the backbone of the Shrek Seven Devils. If someone were to target them, wouldn't they target Tang San instead?
Wang Feng shook his head, finding the notion unlikely. However, Flender reminder resonated with everyone, even though they believed that the other party wouldn't dare to attempt an assassination on them openly. Unless it happened outside of Heaven Dou City or in some alley, as long as they stuck together and avoided wandering alone, they should be safe.
After watching the game for a while, the group decided to head back. Since they didn't have matches scheduled for the day, they could take a break, combining work and rest to avoid keeping their spirits too tight.
Wang Feng returned from the Great Fighting Soul Arena, accompanied by Ning Rongrong. Although they didn't take the previous warning lightly, they still traveled together and avoided acting alone, just to be cautious.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu also planned to go shopping together, Tang San and Ma Hongjun returned to the academy, while Oscar and Dai Mubai opted to grab a meal first. Given that both Oscar and Ning Rongrong lacked combat abilities, the two auxiliary system soul masters stuck close to Wang Feng and Dai Mubai.
"Hee hee, after two days of intense battles, I could really use some relaxation... How about we go also shopping today?" Ning Rongrong tugged at Wang Feng's sleeve, her voice soft and inviting.
Wang Feng pondered for a moment before replying, "Alright... But if something were to happen, if we were really attacked, it would be difficult to handle. I'll make sure to take you straight back to the academy in that case."
Ning Rongrong hadn't participated in matches for the past few days, and both she and Ma Hongjun were concealing their strength, which many teams were still unaware of.
"Don't worry," Ning Rongrong reassured him, shaking her head. "In broad daylight like this, how could... Huh, why is the street so empty?"
As Ning Rongrong spoke, she suddenly noticed that there was no one around them. The entire street lay eerily quiet, devoid of any pedestrians or any venders that can be usually seen around here. The shops, which had been bustling just moments ago, now radiated a faint glow with their doors shut tight.
Ning Rongrong felt a pang of unease. They had only just stepped onto the street, and it had been teeming with people. How had they all vanished in the blink of an eye?
"You jinx." Wang Feng muttered, the corner of his mouth twitching.
"What jinx..." Ning Rongrong began, but then it dawned on her, and she quickly took hold of Wang Feng's arm, seeking refuge behind him like a startled quail. She whispered anxiously, "Could it be that the time has really come? How could they attack us? It doesn't make sense... cough."
At that moment, Ning Rongrong felt the warm sunlight slowly fading away, replaced by a chilling gust of yin wind that made her shiver involuntarily. Drawing closer to Wang Feng, she sought comfort from his presence, as if he were a source of warmth in the encroaching cold.
"Come out?" Wang Feng's forehead glowed faintly as his voice resonated through the space.
With his skull's mental perception, he detected the shift almost instantly.
"An auxiliary system soul master able to discern the illusion I've crafted. Though you've only shown yourself once, you're truly remarkable," a flat voice echoed as an old man emerged from a distant rooftop.
Ning Rongrong's eyes narrowed slightly upon seeing the figure. This person was the teacher from Blue Sunshine Academy—a figure even Dean Flender regarded with caution.
"You intend to kill me?" Wang Feng glanced at the newcomer, his tone laced with amusement.
"Straight to the point, huh? Yes, I do intend to kill you."
"I fail to comprehend this," he added.
Wang Feng pondered, "So, you want to kill me to secure victory in the competition? For the glory of your academy? But I've only been on the field once, and I haven't even fought yet. What's the point of targeting me? Even if I don't participate, those insignificant players from Blue Sunshine Academy wouldn't stand a chance against the seven main members of Shrek Academy."
"That's right!" Ning Rongrong chimed in from behind Wang Feng, sounding both supportive and defiant.
"The reason is simple," the old man replied with a slight smile.
"You auxiliary system masters are the most advantageous targets for elimination. The others are too cunning–, always sticking together in pairs and less active. Moreover, I can see that you have a close relationship with them. While Tang San may be the backbone of Shrek Academy, you hold more significance to them. Your demise would deal a severe blow to Shrek Academy psych—Tang San's morale would also plummet, and his ability to fight would suffer. With my methods, they wouldn't find any evidence linking me to the deed."
"???" Wang Feng stared at him, baffled by the explanation. So, this was the reason for targeting them?
"Have you considered this?" Wang Feng gestured towards Ning Rongrong behind him. "She's the daughter of the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect. Two Title Douluos stand behind her. You may be a Soul Saint, but can you handle the consequences of killing her?"
Ning Rongrong snorted defiantly, raising her head proudly. "Wang Feng's right. Are you really willing to take us on? My grandfather Sword and Grandpa Bone won't let you get away with this!"
The old man chuckled, "Hahaha... Boy, do you even know the strength of my Martial Soul, its called Brutal Dream for a reason."
At that moment, the old man smiled sinisterly, "In my domain, I am the master of all things. You'll find no escape from my illusions, only death awaits you and that too even agonizing! As for this girl, let it be known that no one can dictate whom I choose to kill. Furthermore, even if I were to spare her, I could easily induce amnesia or make her forget everything... Enjoy this brutal dream!"
With that, he vanished into thin air, leaving Wang Feng with a furrowed brow. He hadn't anticipated being troubled to this extent.
Almost...
Then, Wang Feng remembered something soul bones.
Turning around abruptly, he noticed Ning Rongrong's eyes had lost their color. She appeared as if in a deep slumber.
"It's an illusion!" Wang Feng realized grimly. His [Black Hoop Spiritual Skull] possessed formidable mental power, making it highly unlikely for him to fall prey to illusions. However, Ning Rongrong was a different story.
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