93. War Plans
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Heaven Dou City, Tang Sect.

Fang Youyou released his second spirit skill, healing Feng Changzhi fully. Afterwards both Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu bowed to him in thanks. Tang San welcomed them all inside, and they entered the main hall. The Shrek Five Devils took their seats along with the Four Hall Elders. The Golden Iron Triangle, Shrek Seven Tyrants, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Feng Changzhi stood in the center.

"Previously, I've discussed with His Majesty," Tang San began. "Laoshi knows this too."

"What's happening? The School of Four Elements will follow you," Feng Xiaotian promised.

Oscar spoke up, "Poison Douluo's heard news that Spirit Empire is stocking up at Liuying Gorge. San Ge wants to go, and His Majesty is just about to agree. So, will the School of Four Elements move out with us?"

Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu shared a look. Then, he said, "Spirit Empire has reigned on Douluo Continent for too long. Since it didn't end with Bibi Dong, we'll help you finish it."

Tang San nodded, pleased. "By now, I assume Hu Liena's learned of our survival and Xiao Shen's prowess. But Xiao Shen's true power is still unknown to them. So to keep a trump card, the Shrek Seven Tyrants will not be joining us."

"Eh, what?" they cried.

"Xiao San, why?" Flender asked.

But Gu Xingyun guessed it. "Senior wants us to go to Star Luo Empire to get Seniors Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, right?"

Xiao Wu nodded. "With the complete Shrek Seven Devils, we can stand a better chance of destroying Spirit Empire's stronghold at Liuying Gorge. But this time, it's not just Boss Dai and Zhuqing we want. It's Star Luo Empire's troops too."

His eyes widened. "My father and brothers should be fighting with them. I'll see what I can do."

"Then we thank you in advance," Tang San said kindly. "Stay at Shrek Academy and rest for a few days first. Then, set out for Rising Dragon City. Boss Dai and the others are camped near there."

The Shrek Seven Tyrants bowed and agreed, "Yes, Senior."

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Back at Shrek Academy, the Shrek Seven Tyrants rested in Liu Erlong's cottage. For two days and a night, they dedicated themselves to self-care. The guys worked out while the girls touched up their makeup and jewelry and changed into new, non-sea faring clothes.

Shu Jiaxiang donned a deep purple, jewel-neck, leather catsuit. Black metal accents curved around her arms, hips, and legs. Her eight centimeter black ankle boots were laced up and tied tightly. Her dark brown hair was tied up into a high ponytail with a eight centimeter tall, black metal ponytail cuff. Bai Shanxin wore a long sleeve, knee-length, snow white, grecian-neck, cotton sundress with crème tights. Three centimeter silver flared heels completed her ensemble. The side burns of her strawberry blonde hair here tied into loops that tied up into a half up-half down style. The rest of her hair fell gently down her back. Liao Suyin wore a long sleeve, rose pink, halter-neck, silk midi dress. A black belt was looped around her waistline. She wore black tights underneath and five centimeter block heels rounded out her outfit. Her black hair was combed straight and waterfalled down her back. Two small black tarantula-shaped hairclips held her hair out of her face. Ru Shenqi changed into a floor-length, long sleeved, shimmering metallic silver, illusion-neck, satin dress. The "illusion" sheer fabric covered her upper chest, and the hemline changed into satin just above her bosom. A white pearl waist chain hugged her curves, and eight centimeter white stilettos finished off her new look. The Penta Divine Pearl Diadem still adorned her silver-white head, complimenting her outfit well. Her hair waterfalled down her back and ended at the back of her knees.

As the sun set on the second day, the four girls headed outside. The three guys turned around and gaped.

"Aiya, Jiaxiang, Shanxin, Suyin, Xiao Shen, you're too pretty!"

The four girls blushed.

Fang Youyou walked over to the one in white. "Shanxin, we've all basically grown up together. But you're still the most beautiful one to me."

The others' jaws dropped. But she only blushed more and lightly punched his shoulder.

"Youyou, when did you become a flatterer?" she teased. "How am I supposed to explain to the tribe?"

Shu Jiaxiang, Ming Yong, Liao Suyin, Gu Xingyun, and Ru Shenqi's eyes all widened. "Why didn't you two tell us that you were a couple?!"

The guilty parties looked at each other before looking down at the ground. Finally, Fang Youyou explained to them. "We got together about three years after the Advanced Spirit Master Grand Competition. At that time, Xiao Shen was cultivating in seclusion, and Yong was busy teaching the new students. Suyin and Jiaxiang were in Suotuo City, and Xingyun was back in Star Luo Empire. So... we didn't tell anyone."

"But how did you hide it so well on Haishen Island?" Liao Suyin asked.

Bai Shanxin spoke up, "We really didn't mean to hide it from you all. But we had other things to deal with back then, and we didn't believe there was a good time to say it. So, we didn't. We're sorry."

Fang Youyou rested a hand on her shoulder comfortingly. Seeing that, the other five couldn't remain mad. They smiled.

Gu Xingyun said, "We're happy for you two."

Ru Shenqi nodded. "Definitely."

Liao Suyin and Shu Jiaxiang's eyes saddened. Seeing it, Ming Yong asked, "Suyin, Jiaxiang, what's wrong?"

Liao Suyin spoke up first, "My eldest brother is the Magistrate in Suotuo City. As such, my marriage was always meant to be a political alliance. When I go home next time, I will be married off to Young Master Xun, the next Magistrate of Nuoding City."

Shu Jiaxiang added, "My situation's not much better. My parents want me to marry into a rival family."

Together, the two said, "It's not what we want."

The other five gave them comforting looks. Ru Shenqi suggested, "With the war going on right now, there's no way your parents would expect you to marry. We have to go through Suotuo City anyways to get to Rising Dragon City. Let's stop by and see how they're doing."

Liao Suyin and Shu Jiaxiang nodded in agreement. "They've been having to deal with Spirit Empire much more because they're closer to the border. What if Spirit Empire has already..."

Gu Xingyun shook his head. "Don't think like that. You have to hope they're okay."

The others hummed in agreement with him. Ming Yong rested a hand on Liao Suyin's shoulder. "As you said, your eldest brother is the Magistrate. I doubt Spirit Empire would be rash enough to hurt them. It would be a direct attack on Heaven Dou Empire's governing body. Hu Liena is smart; she won't do something provocatively since she hasn't yet.

"I can only hope you're right, Yong."

That night, everyone had a restless sleep. Come morning, the Shrek Seven Tyrants finally left the cottage and returned to the main campus of Shrek Academy. Students turned to gawk at the handsome group. With stunning girls and tyrannically handsome guys, who couldn't help but admire them?

A group of brave souls from the class about to graduate ran up to them. "Seniors, we've heard how you're powers among powers. Could we spar with you and learn from you?"

Fang Youyou, Shu Jiaxiang, Gu Xingyun, Bai Shanxin, Ming Yong, and Liao Suyin all turned to look at Ru Shenqi. She smiled kindly at the kids before them.

"You would do better to learn from Vice-Dean Zhao and the other teachers. I'm afraid we'd look like we're bullying our Juniors."

"Nonsense!" the leader of the younger generation cried. "We know you're Spirit Douluos just like the Dean and Vice-Deans! And a couple of you are already Titled Douluos! It would be an honor to learn from you!"

"Xiao Shen, it's up to you."

She pondered it for a moment before saying, "Alright. To make it fairer for you Juniors, we won't use our domains or any skill higher than the fifth spirit ring."

The other Tyrants knew why she had eliminated her sixth spirit ring. If she used it, the battle would be over in a matter of seconds.

But the leader shook his head. "We don't want Seniors to go easy on us. Vice-Dean Zhao and Vice-Dean Liu never have. We understand the risk we're taking."

Just then, the Golden Iron Triangle approached. "What's this?" Flender wondered.

The Shrek Seven Tyrants and the seven of the younger generation turned and bowed. "Greetings to Dean Flender, Vice-Dean Liu, and Grandmaster."

Ru Shenqi explained their predicament. Yu Xiaogang turned to the students and said, "Your Seniors have just come back to rest. They cannot wear themselves out. Perhaps a spar should be saved for another time."

The seven students' shoulders slumped. But the Shrek Seven Tyrants knew Ru Shenqi too well.

"First spirit skill, Flowering Lotus Blossom. Fourth spirit skill, Flowering Lotus Ten Ton. Fifth spirit skill, Flowering Lotus Run."

"Fifth spirit skill, Shadow Cheetah Multiply."

Under Fang Youyou's boosts, Shu Jiaxiang copied herself and disappeared. Since the students had said not to go easy, Bai Shanxin launched her Spirit Avatar and shot off, circling the seven with an insane speed. Liao Suyin's aura of supreme authority surged out. Gu Xingyun's spirit erupted as he launched his fifth spirit skill, Heavenly Lion Red Atmosphere. With their Juniors perfectly restricted already, Ru Shenqi smiled kindly.

With a tranquil and noble voice, she said, "Juniors, let us show you the power of Tyrants."

"Eh, Xiaogang, are you really going to let them fight?" Flender asked.

"Xiao Shen knows they're too strong. She won't let their Juniors come to any true harm. Not with Youyou's freakish healing abilities."

Finally, all seven Shrek Tyrants released their spirit rings. Upon seeing the unbelievable configurations on all of them, and the Golden Scepter in Ru Shenqi's hands, their eyes widened. Then, they realized they had underestimated these Seniors. Her second spirit ring lit up. Clear Crystal Crypsis, launched.

After a moment, she took on the appearance of Bo Saixi once more. But no one here except the other Tyrants knew what the Sea God Douluo looked like.

"Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi," they breathed.

The Golden Iron Triangle's eyes widened. This is bad. What is Xiao Shen doing?

Ru Shenqi's second divine ring lit up as she said, "Second Divine Skill, Spiritual Duplication."

At first it seemed like nothing had happened. But what no one knew was that the Seven Children of the Sea God had given in-depth explanations of all of Bo Saixi's spirit skills. Ru Shenqi had memorized them all and now knew them by heart.

The Shrek Five Devils had come over and were approaching the courtyard only to stop in their tracks. "SENIOR BO SAIXI?!"

Then, Ru Shenqi's voice echoed with nobleness and authority, "Fifth spirit skill of the Sea God: Sea God's Summon, Movement of Beasts."

She waved the Golden Scepter and out of the creek back near the cottage, came an army of shadow Ocean spirit beasts. As they came flying through the sky towards the seven students, the Shrek Five Devils shuddered, remembering how Bo Saixi had terrorized and tried to kill them in their Sixth Trial. These shadow beasts had the same attack power as actual Ocean spirit beasts, so when they attacked, the seven students didn't stand a chance.

Ning Rongrong breathed, "If she had used Senior Bo's sixth spirit skill, that would have been too much!"

"And this isn't too much?" Ma Hongjun cried. "She can use Senior Bo's spirit skills!"

Tang San replied calmly, "This divine ring of hers is more beneficial than I thought. Good. Hu Liena won't know what's coming. If Xiao Shen can accurately launch Sea Burial, then Spirit Empire will be gone from Douluo Continent forever."

The other four shuddered as they thought back to that day. They had nearly been sent to a different dimension, never to return. If it hadn't been for Dai Mubai's Infinite Thorns, they would've drowned in Bo Saixi's bubbles.

But Ru Shenqi had full control over the spirit skill. When the shadow Ocean spirit beasts devolved back into water, the seven students were coughing up mouthfuls of water. Fang Youyou released his third spirit skill, returning seventy-five percent of their spirit power to all fourteen of them. The seven students sat down immediately and began to cultivate as Tang San released the Light of the Ocean to also help them recover. Finally noticing their Seniors, the Shrek Seven Tyrants turned and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings to Seniors."

Tang San waved it off. "Xiao Shen, come with me."

She lowered her head slowly. "Yes, Sect Leader."

Splitting from the rest of her friends, she followed him back to the cottage. They sat down inside before he asked, "Did the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians tell you about Senior Bo Saixi's spirit skills?"

She nodded. "All nine of them."

He sighed. "It's a pity you can only replicate one at a time. And unfortunately, Oscar can't duplicate her skills either because we'd need her blood to do so."

"I think that as long as I relaunch my second divine skill, I can use other skills at various times."

"Have you tried it?"

She shook her head. He stood.

"Follow me. I want to see if your theory is correct."

She followed him over to the creek.

"Redo her spirit skill."

Ru Shenqi nodded. "Second Divine Skill, Spiritual Duplication. Fifth spirit skill of the Sea God: Sea God's Summon, Movement of Beasts."

Shadow Ocean spirit beasts rose up from the creek. She controlled them to attack a nearby tree.

"Usually, you can do this skill four more times, right?"

"That's right."

"Try changing to a different skill."

"Second Divine Skill, Spiritual Duplication. Fourth spirit skill of the Sea God: Ocean of Annihilation."

A bubble of the creek water rose up and floated over to a nearby squirrel. It trapped the squirrel and began to drown it. She waved her Golden Scepter and ended the skill before the squirrel died.

Tang San nodded, pleased. "Good. You can change spirit skills as long as you relaunch your second divine skill. How much is your spirit power consumption? My Divine Rings don't drain any, but that could just be a trait of mine."

She shook her head. "It just drains my God power a bit. As for spirit power, it's not a Mortal Ring, so it doesn't drain me of spirit power."

"That's good. Now when you and your friends set off for Rising Dragon City, don't reveal your God powers or Divine Rings. Spirit Empire must not learn everything about you."

"Xiao Shen understands."

"Very good. Come, let's go back."

She nodded and followed him to the courtyard.

"Xiao Shen!" her friends called.

A smile brightened her face, and she ran over to them. "Guys."

"Tomorrow," Xiao Wu began. "You will set out for Star Luo Empire. Be careful. If you run into any trouble, you're strong enough to take care of yourselves."

Ma Hongjun added, "That's right. Don't be afraid to get into a fight. If it means your survival, fight with all you have."

Ning Rongrong smiled at them. "Good luck, Juniors."

The Shrek Seven Tyrants bowed and said, "Many thanks, Seniors. We won't let you or Heaven Dou Empire down."

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