Shrek's eagerness for quick success and instant benefits contrasted sharply with the tacit understanding and sharpening of the Rebel Team's attack.

After the warm rest period in the Black Forest concluded, the God-Defying Squad set off toward Shrek Academy. Meanwhile, Xiao Ling led the Shrek Seven Devils back to the academy in disarray. As soon as he stepped through the gates, he plunged straight into the training grounds, his eyes filled with bloodshot intensity and obsession.

"I must become stronger! I must surpass Su Chen!" Xiao Ling roared, activating his Sea God Blue Silver Grass. The golden vines danced wildly, his surrounding spirit power chaotic yet increasingly violent. Having lost the ancient spirit ring in the Star Dou Secret Realm and failing to secure the Petrification Origin Power of the Petrification Altar, two consecutive crushing defeats had completely stripped him of reason. He even resorted to using the forbidden technique of the Sea God Inheritance—burning a portion of his soul power to forcibly enhance the purity of his Sea God Blue Silver Grass.

In a close-up shot, Xiao Ling's pupils glowed with an eerie gold, and the vines of the Sea God Blue Silver Grass were covered in blood vessels, faint black mist surrounding his body (a side effect of soul burning). In a medium shot, he frantically slammed into the training ground's defensive barrier. The Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Grass attacked alternately, making the barrier hum, but also subtly damaging his meridians. In a near shot, black blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, yet his gaze grew even more manic, completely disregarding the toll on his body.

"Little San, calm down!" Dai Mubai tried to pull him back, but he was violently flung away by Xiao Ling's Sea God Blue Silver Grass. The golden vines carried a sharp aura, nearly cutting his arm.

"Calm down?" Xiao Ling turned and glared at him, his eyes full of madness. "How can you tell me to calm down? Su Chen stole my spirit ring, absorbed the Petrification Origin, and has 15 women helping him! If I don't get stronger, we'll all die the next time we meet!"

Flender and Zhao Wuji stood at the edge of the training ground, their expressions solemn. "Xiao Ling's state is wrong; that forbidden technique is too dangerous." Zhao Wuji frowned. "But right now, we genuinely lack the strength to fight the God-Defying Squad."

Flender sighed deeply: "We can only contact the Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Family and the remnants of Spirit Hall. Perhaps only by uniting all available strength can we fight Su Chen." He turned to look at Xiao Ling, a hint of determination in his eyes. "Little San, you continue your training. We will go find help for you. No matter what, Shrek Academy cannot lose."

Xiao Ling did not respond, only frantically channeled his spirit power. The burning soul power temporarily caused his aura to surge, but it also planted the seeds for a subsequent crushing defeat—power forcibly enhanced is inherently unstable and cannot resist the suppression of God-Defying Power.

At the same time, the God-Defying Squad conducted their final coordination training in a valley along the way. The 15 Heroines surrounded Su Chen, each displaying the abilities unlocked after their bond breakthrough. Their cooperation was seamless, without the slightest flaw.

"Begin!" At Su Chen's command, Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda instantly ascended, and golden glazed light simultaneously enveloped all 15 people. "Nine Treasure Perfect Amplification" precisely blessed every individual. Ah Yin's Blue Silver Grass spread wildly, laying down layers of defense in the valley while also supplying Life Power to everyone. Hinata activated the God-Defying Byakugan, performing 360-degree detection without blind spots, transmitting the weaknesses of the virtual enemy in real-time.

Zi Yan transformed into the Dragon Phoenix Form, her Dragon Phoenix Flame scorching out a sea of fire. Xiao Xun Er's Colored Phoenix Fire followed closely, forming the "Dragon Phoenix Phoenix Combined Attack Technique," where the flames interwove into a massive curtain of light. Yun Yun's Wind Wings fluttered, and Wind Blades intertwined with the flames, creating a Fire Wind Wall. Medusa's black and white petrification ray fired accurately, freezing the "virtual target" within the sea of fire.

Xiao Wu's Eight Stage Drop, infused with God-Defying Power, completed several consecutive attacks instantly with the aid of the Blue Silver Grass. Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Figure coordinated with Xiao Wu, forming the "Shadow Assault + Melee Containment" combination. Kushina and Hanabi's chakra blades crossed, their red Chakra interweaving with God-Defying Power, cutting through the virtual enemy's defense.

Qing Lin controlled the Ancient Snake King, the snake swarm intertwining with the Blue Silver Grass to form a defensive formation. Xiao Yi Xian's pale green Poison Mist merged into the flames, forming the "Poison Fire Domain," corroding the virtual enemy's spirit power. Karin's green Healing Halo enveloped the entire area, constantly repairing the 'consumption' of the group.

In a panoramic shot, 15 types of power intertwined with the black and gold God-Defying Power in the valley. Effects like pink, gold, purple, color, and black and white converged into a magnificent curtain of light, enveloping the entire valley. In a medium shot, Su Chen held the God-Defying Scepter, coordinating and commanding from the center of the formation. Every instruction was precise, and the 15 Heroines acted like his own arms, cooperating seamlessly, integrating offense and defense. In a close-up, Ning Rongrong's Glazed Light, Zi Yan's Dragon Phoenix Fire, and Medusa's Petrification Ray linked up perfectly, without any delay.

"Very good, the coordination level is up to par." Su Chen raised his hand to signal a stop, his black and gold eyes filled with satisfaction. "Xiao Ling's Sea God Blue Silver Grass is countered by the God-Defying Power, and his Clear Sky Hammer will be contained by Qing Lin's snake swarm and Zi Yan's Dragon Phoenix Fire. The cooperation of the Shrek Seven Devils is utterly vulnerable before us."

He began to deduce the battle strategy: "Hinata is responsible for locking onto Xiao Ling's weaknesses, Ning Rongrong provides full amplification, Ah Yin uses Blue Silver Grass to restrict the others, Zi Yan and Xiao Xun Er's flames suppress Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, Medusa petrifies Oscar's Sausage, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu contain Xiao Ling, and finally, I will make the move to shatter the nascent form of his Sea God Inheritance."

The Sisters nodded one after another, their eyes filled with fighting spirit. Having undergone their exclusive bond breakthroughs and coordination training, they were no longer individuals fighting alone, but a tightly linked, indestructible whole.

"Su Chen Gege, when are we leaving for Shrek?" Xiao Wu asked, bouncing excitedly, her rabbit ears twitching with anticipation.

"Tomorrow morning." Su Chen's voice was cold and firm. "We will give Xiao Ling one night for his final struggle. Tomorrow, at the gates of Shrek Academy, we will make him fully understand what it means to lose all dignity, and what an insurmountable gap truly is."

Meanwhile, far away in the Angel God Temple, Qian Renxue clearly perceived the preparations of both sides through the Angel God Trial's senses—Xiao Ling's impatience for success and madness, contrasted sharply with the God-Defying Squad's coordination and composure. The wavering in her azure eyes grew stronger.

"Is the power used to suppress divine authority ultimately inferior to the bonds of the heart?" Qian Renxue murmured to herself. The voice of the Angel God Trial grew weaker, while the image of Su Chen's squad fighting side-by-side became increasingly clear in her mind. She made a decision: tomorrow, she would personally head to Shrek Academy, not just to seek answers, but to witness a confrontation capable of changing the destiny of the continent.

Night fell, and the training grounds of Shrek Academy remained brightly lit. Xiao Ling's roars intertwined with the sounds of spirit power collision, revealing desperate madness. In the God-Defying Squad's camp, the 15 Heroines surrounded Su Chen, either conversing softly or resting with their eyes closed, the atmosphere calm yet resolute.

A confrontation destined to be one-sided was about to begin at the gates of Shrek Academy.