Tang San secretly plots to form an alliance

In the small woods of Shrek Academy, the night was deep. Xiao Ling looked at Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun with a dark expression, his fists tightly clenched. "That brat Su Chen is too arrogant. Not only is he powerful, but he also won over Zhu Zhuqing. We can't just sit and wait for death anymore!"

Dai Mubai’s brow furrowed. Recalling the scene where Su Chen easily defeated Zhao Wuji, his tone became heavy. "His power is too bizarre. We are no match for him in a one-on-one fight."

"Then we'll join forces!" Xiao Ling’s eyes flashed with a ruthless light. "The four of us will form an alliance. Next time we find an opportunity to challenge him, I don't believe we can't beat him together!"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged glances, both seeing the wariness in each other's eyes, yet they still nodded—Su Chen's dominance made them feel threatened, and joining forces was indeed the only choice. As the four of them plotted in low voices, they failed to notice a Little Black Snake in the shadows nearby, flicking its tongue and transmitting their conversation word for word to Qing Lin.

Meanwhile, at the gate of Shrek Academy, a charming figure was stomping her feet in a fit of temper. Ning Rongrong was wearing a pink princess dress, the phantom of a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appearing behind her as she spoke in a spoiled tone, "What kind of broken academy is this? It's so dilapidated; how is it worthy of this lady's presence?"

She had just arrived from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the "Monster Academy" she had been looking forward to turned out to be like this. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she was spotted by several remnants of Spirit Hall passing by—they were the same leftovers who had previously failed to hunt down Xiao Wu. Seeing Ning Rongrong alone and carrying the aura of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they immediately surrounded her.

"The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Truly, you can find something by chance after searching far and wide for it!" The leader in black sneered. "Capturing you will not only allow us to report back to His Holiness the Pope but also enable us to blackmail the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It’s truly killing two birds with one stone!"

Ning Rongrong’s expression changed. The light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda flickered, but it was only good for support and had no offensive capabilities. She instinctively backed away, her tone still stubborn: "You dare touch me? My father won't let you off!"

"Once you're in Spirit Hall, even your father won't be able to save you!" The man in black pounced forward with a grin, his spirit power condensing into sharp claws as he lunged toward Ning Rongrong.

At that critical moment, a black-gold shadow flashed by. Su Chen instantly appeared in front of Ning Rongrong. With a gentle wave of his God-Defying Power, the man in black was sent flying, spitting out blood.

"Who is so bold as to dare touch my person?" Su Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his black-gold eyes cold as frost. Behind him, the Heroines also gathered around.

Ning Rongrong was stunned, looking at the tall figure before her, her heart involuntarily racing. The aura on this man was powerful and overbearing, yet it made her feel inexplicably safe.

"Su Chen? It's you again!" The man in black recognized Su Chen, fear flashing in his eyes, but he still shouted stubbornly, "This is Spirit Hall business. If you know what's good for you, get lost!"

"Dogs of Spirit Hall dare to act presumptuously before me?" Su Chen snorted coldly. His God-Defying Power transformed into several afterimages, instantly dealing with all the men in black.

Having dealt with the enemies, Su Chen turned to look at Ning Rongrong, a smile playing on his lips. "The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Why are you here alone?"

Ning Rongrong snapped out of it, her cheeks slightly red, but she still maintained her spoiled posture. "What's it to you? But... thank you for saving me." She lowered her head and kicked a pebble, her voice dropping a bit. "My name is Ning Rongrong. What's yours?"

"Su Chen." Su Chen walked closer, stopping only half a step away. His warm breath brushed against her cheek. "Those people just said you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Why would you come to a place like Shrek?"

"I... I'm here for school." Ning Rongrong's cheeks grew redder as her eyes darted away. "Who knew this academy was so dilapidated and that I'd run into bad people."

Karin immediately leaned in and hugged Su Chen’s arm, her tone tinged with jealousy. "Lord Su Chen, who is she? She's quite cute, but she's too spoiled."

Xiao Wu skipped over to Ning Rongrong's side, her rabbit ears twitching slightly. "Sister Rongrong, hello! My name is Xiao Wu. From now on, we're Sisters!"

Zhu Zhuqing leaned against Su Chen, her Shadow Soul Power flowing, her gaze friendly. "Don't worry. With Su Chen here, no one dares to bully you."

Hinata and Qing Lin also greeted her with smiles, allowing Ning Rongrong’s tense nerves to gradually relax.

Su Chen looked at her spoiled yet shy appearance and couldn't help but pinch her cheek. "Daring to bully my person? I'll help you teach them a lesson later, but how are you going to thank me?"

Ning Rongrong’s cheeks instantly turned completely red, like a ripe apple. She looked up into Su Chen’s deep eyes and, as if possessed, stood on her tiptoes and gave him a light kiss on the cheek, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum: "Is this enough?"

The moment the kiss landed, Ning Rongrong’s heart beat so fast it felt like it would jump out of her chest. She turned to run but was caught by Su Chen by the wrist.

"Of course it's not enough." Su Chen leaned down, his breath brushing past her ear with a hint of Charm. "How about... being my exclusive support from now on and following me forever?"

Ning Rongrong’s body stiffened. She turned to look at Su Chen, her eyes full of shock and shyness. She could feel the strength and tenderness coming from Su Chen, as well as the friendly gazes of the Heroines around him. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded vigorously. "Fine! As long as you can protect me and make me stronger, I'll follow you!"

Su Chen smiled and reached out to pat her head. "Don't worry. With me around, no one can bully you again. I can even evolve your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into a Nine Treasure one, making it the strongest auxiliary Spirit."

Ning Rongrong’s eyes instantly lit up—the shackle of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was the inability to break through the seven treasures, yet Su Chen could actually help her evolve her Spirit! Her gaze toward Su Chen now held a bit more admiration and affection.

In the nearby woods, Xiao Ling and the others saw this scene, and their expressions grew even darker. Xiao Ling clenched his fists, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "I didn't expect him to win over the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as well. It seems our plan needs to be moved forward!"

Dai Mubai and the others also nodded, the wariness in their hearts growing even deeper.

Su Chen sensed Xiao Ling’s presence. His black-gold eyes grew a bit colder, but he didn't care. He put his arm around Ning Rongrong and said to the Heroines, "Let's go back. Welcome, Rongrong, to our group."

"Welcome, Sister Rongrong!" The Heroines responded in unison and crowded around the two as they walked toward the wooden house.

Under the moonlight, Ning Rongrong leaned against Su Chen, feeling his protection and the friendliness of the Heroines. Her heart was full of sweetness and expectation. She knew that by following Su Chen, her future would surely be full of surprises, and this contest with Xiao Ling was also about to reach a new climax.