Wuhun Luo Sanpao? I am the Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 261 Don't you know that soul rings can cause soul vibrations?

"what--"

A piercing scream shattered the silence of the forest, startling a flock of birds into flight.

Shi Yang curled up on the ground, like a shrimp scalded by boiling water, his limbs twitching uncontrollably.

Strange purple patterns appeared on his skin, spreading like a spider web from his neck to his entire body.

"Master! This..."

Zhao Wuji stood there helplessly, his rugged face covered in cold sweat. His outstretched hand froze in mid-air, wanting to touch but not daring to.

Yu Xiaogang stared intently at Shi Yang's distorted face, his lips trembling violently. He had never seen a Soul Master absorb a Soul Ring in this state before.

Shi Yang's eyes had turned a strange purple, drool was dripping from the corners of his mouth, and strange "hoarse" sounds were coming from his throat.

But right now, there was no time to worry about that. Yu Xiaogang rushed to Shi Yang's side, forcefully pressing down on his flailing hands, and shouted, "Hold on! According to my theory, as long as your willpower is strong enough, absorbing power beyond your level is entirely feasible! Xiao San relied on willpower..."

But Shi Yang was no longer listening to human speech.

He suddenly looked up, his bright purple eyes staring straight at Yu Xiaogang, a strange smile spreading across his lips.

"Master...something's not right about him!"

Zhao Wuji's voice even changed tone.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Yu Xiaogang's forehead. He knew something was wrong, but at this moment he had no choice but to grit his teeth and bear it.

His theory and practice must not go wrong, especially after witnessing Yu Linglong absorb a spirit ring beyond her level, which made him even more determined.

"Wait a little longer... it'll be fine once the spirit ring energy is fully absorbed..."

Yu Xiaogang's voice grew softer and softer until he finally lost all confidence.

Just then, a rustling sound came from the bushes not far away.

Zhao Wuji immediately turned around alertly, and the seven spirit rings beneath his feet lit up instantly: "Who?!"

"Zhao!"

Tang San was seen helping Xiao Wu, whose face was pale, stagger out. Both of them were covered in blood and mud, looking utterly disheveled.

When Tang San saw that it was Zhao Wuji, his tense shoulders visibly relaxed, but he was immediately startled by Shi Yang's shrill howl.

"This is……"

Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted.

He stared intently at the figure on the ground, covered in purple markings and looking like a madman, and for a moment he couldn't recognize that it was Shi Yang from Gray Rock Academy.

Zhao Wuji explained the situation to them.

Upon hearing this, even the weak Xiao Wu raised her head, her pink eyes widening instantly: "8000 years?!"

Xiao Wu's voice suddenly rose, trembling with disbelief, "Are you all crazy?! Although the Phantom Fox only has 8000 years of cultivation, its spiritual power is comparable to that of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast! He won't be able to withstand the soul shock!"

"Soul shock?"

Yu Xiaogang turned his head sharply, his eyes filled with confusion, "What is that?"

Tang San also turned his head, clearly hearing this for the first time.

"Soul shock is a mental counterattack by a soul beast before its death. The older the soul beast, the stronger its mental power, and the more it will affect the absorber..."

Before Xiao Wu could finish speaking, Shi Yang on the ground suddenly sprang up!

"careful!"

Tang San endured the tearing pain in his back and stepped forward to push Yu Xiaogang away.

Shi Yang missed his target, landing on all fours just like a real fox.

Then, he slowly turned around, his purple eyes devoid of any humanity, only displaying the ferocity of a wild beast.

"Ho...ho..."

Shi Yang let out a low growl that sounded inhuman, and his fingernails, which had somehow become sharp as claws, dug deep furrows into the ground.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Wuji gasped: "He's been controlled by a soul beast?!"

Xiao Wu replied, "It's because the fox demon's spiritual power is too strong; his mental consciousness has been destroyed..."

Suddenly, Shi Yang pounced again, this time targeting Tang San, who was closest to him!

Tang San immediately reached for his waist, only to realize that he had already used up all his hidden weapons. Helpless, he endured the excruciating pain and used Ghost Shadow Steps, but his injuries slowed him down by half a beat, and three bloody scratches appeared on his shoulder.

Zhao Wuji arrived late and stood in front of Tang San, forcing Shi Yang back.

But then, Shi Yang grinned, revealing a chilling smile.

He stopped attacking and began circling the crowd, his movements so light they seemed inhuman, like a fox lurking in wait.

"Watch out! His soul power is leaking out..."

Xiao Wu noticed something amiss, but added, "But his body can't take it..."

As if to confirm her words, Shi Yang suddenly froze on the spot, his whole body convulsing violently.

He scratched his throat and chest in agony, the purple light beneath his skin growing stronger, as if something was about to burst out of his body!

"not good!"

Tang San suddenly realized something, "He's going to—"

Before the last few words could be uttered, a loud "bang" was heard.

Suddenly, Shi Yang's right arm exploded into a cloud of blood mist! Fragments of flesh and bone splattered all over everyone.

Then came the left leg, the abdomen... One after another, the explosions were like the death knell of hell, each accompanied by splattering blood and a scream so shrill it was inhuman.

Yu Xiaogang watched all this, then collapsed to the ground, his face splattered with blood.

He stared blankly at the inhuman mass of flesh and blood before him, his lips moving but unable to utter a word.

When the last explosion ended, the forest returned to silence.

Only a mutilated corpse remained on the ground.

"vomit--"

Xiao Wu finally couldn't hold back and started gagging, her pink eyes filling with tears.

Tang San mechanically patted her back, his own fingers trembling uncontrollably.

Zhao Wuji was the first to recover. His face was ashen, and his voice trembled involuntarily: "Master...this..."

Yu Xiaogang remained slumped in that posture, his eyes vacant and lifeless.

His theory... is wrong?
Do not!impossible!
Yu Linglong clearly succeeded in absorbing a spirit ring beyond her level, so why is it like this with Shi Yang...?

Moreover, as a theoretical master, he doesn't even know about soul tremors. If this gets out, where will he put his face?

"Zhao."

Tang San suddenly spoke, his voice chillingly calm, "Bury him."

Zhao Wuji was taken aback and asked, "What?"

Why not take the remaining body back to his parents and bury it on the spot?

But when everyone looked at Tang San, they found that his eyes were frighteningly sinister, completely different from his usual gentle appearance.

"If this gets out, it won't just affect the master's reputation; Gray Rock Academy will definitely turn against Shrek Academy. We can't be without a place to stay now."

Xiao Wu also raised her head and stared blankly at Tang San. She had never seen her third brother show such an expression before, but she still supported him as always.

Zhao Wuji was silent for a moment, then sighed heavily: "You're right."

Immediately, he crouched down and carefully wrapped the mangled body with his coat.

Tang San took a deep breath, calmly considered for a moment, and said, "When we get back, let's agree on our story. We'll say that today, we encountered Dragon God Douluo hunting Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape in Star Dou Forest. We were caught in the aftermath of the battle and scattered. Shi Yang was attacked by a soul beast and died alone, his body torn apart."

Tang San's tone was extremely calm, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

Zhao Wuji gave him a complicated look, then patted him on the shoulder and exclaimed, "Xiao San, you have a strong sense of the big picture and are very thoughtful. You are the kind of person who can accomplish great things."

Tang San didn't respond, but turned to the still dazed Yu Xiaogang and suddenly raised his voice: "Teacher!"

Yu Xiaogang shuddered, finally snapping out of his daze.

His gaze darted away, avoiding the blood-stained coat, his voice barely a whisper: "...I didn't know it would turn out like this..."

"It's not your fault."

Tang San said firmly, "All of this is because Yu Xiaolie caused us to be separated, which led to this accident."

Soon, Zhao Wuji dug a shallow pit and gently placed Shi Yang's body inside.

As the soil was being added, this burly man's eyes welled up with tears: "What a good kid... only a teenager..."

After tidying everything up, the group was about to leave when they suddenly remembered Flander.

When Yu Xiaolie released his soul pressure just now, Flander was hit head-on and flew the farthest.

"Oh no, we need to find him quickly."

The four men struggled along the damaged woodland.

"Dean! Teacher Erlong!"

Zhao Wuji's rough shouts echoed through the forest.

However, the only answer he received was the rustling of the wind through the leaves.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu's ears twitched: "There's a noise over there!"

Everyone rushed over, and the moment they parted the bushes, Zhao Wuji gasped: "Flander!"

Flander lay on the ground, barely alive, his signature glasses half-broken, the lens embedded in his cheek.

His chest was even caved in, and every breath he took was accompanied by blood foam.

"Old Zhao..."

Finally, Flander weakly opened his eyes, his voice barely a whisper, "Are the children... alright...?"

Zhao Wuji, this tough guy, instantly had tears in his eyes: "It's alright, it's all alright! Don't say anything, I'll take you out right now and find you a healing-type Soul Master!"

Without saying another word, he hoisted Flander onto his shoulder, the roughness of which made Tang San frown.

"Teacher Zhao!" Tang San hurriedly called out, "The Dean's injuries are too severe, we can't do this!"

However, Zhao Wuji had already started running, shouting, "Stop talking nonsense! If we delay any longer, the dean will be beyond saving..."

He ran fast and hurriedly, bouncing constantly as he carried Flander on his shoulders.

“Zhao…Zhao…” Flander opened his mouth on his shoulder, as if he wanted to say something, but suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, which splattered on Zhao Wuji’s back.

Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang followed behind, watching Flander's head droop limply and his chest rise and fall weaker and weaker, their hearts clenching.

Poor Flander, he could have been saved.

But now, after all this turmoil, it's completely dead.

(End of this chapter)