Bang bang bang—
A dull thudding sound echoed, and those more than a hundred meters from the finish line fell like dominoes.
Even Tang San couldn't hold on. His vision went black, the breath he was holding released, and he completely lost consciousness.
However, Flander and the others, who were secretly following Tang San to protect and also monitor them, were surprised to discover that the one still standing was Tang Sui, who had the worst stamina!
The sounds of her companions falling reached her ears. Tang Sui stubbornly lifted her sweat-drenched little face, took a heavy step forward, and the Fox Mask and Ape Mask reappeared beside her. Instead of darkening, they flew towards the bushes, with the two masks propping up a tough vine.
An invisible force bent the vine, making it loop and coil around the fallen Tang San and the others, binding them one by one. The Fox Mask and Ape Mask, now attached to the ends of the vine, began dragging the seven unconscious figures, following behind the stumbling Tang Sui. With every step Tang Sui took, they dragged the group a little further.
Flander and the others, hiding in the shadows, exchanged bewildered glances.
"This... is this considered cheating by using soul power?" a teacher finally whispered.
Flander hesitated, looking at Tang Sui, whose soul rings hadn't even appeared. "This... doesn't count, right? I didn't feel any soul power fluctuations."
"Me neither," another teacher chimed in, lowering his voice.
"The Master only said not to use soul power. Besides, Tang Sui summoning her spirit weapon at this moment isn't for herself, but to help her companions. I don't think it counts as cheating," Li Yusong finally concluded, and the others nodded in agreement.
"Hey! Look, the last little one is about to give out too!"
Shao Xin exclaimed softly, drawing the attention of Flander and the others.
Standing with his hands behind his back, twenty meters away, Flander's eyes welled up with a hint of sadness as he watched the small, staggering figure.
Ten meters to the finish line.
But Tang Sui felt as if her limbs were not just filled with lead, but were shackled by heavy chains, making it impossible to even lift them.
Her strength was gone...
Under the Master's shocked gaze, Tang Sui, pale and drenched in sweat, swayed and suddenly pitched forward.
"Sui Sui!"
Unable to hold back any longer, the Master cried out and quickly strode towards Tang Sui.
【Congratulations to the Host for breaking through physical limits.】
As her consciousness completely faded into darkness, the system's cheerful voice chimed in, surprisingly devoid of its usual sarcasm.
【Name: Tang Sui】
【Race: Mixed Blood (Legendary Golden Miracle)】
【Soul Power Level: 38 (You are currently a rather tough sack)】
【Demon Power Level: Unknown (One mask barely equals ten of you)】
【HP: 1500/1500 (It turns out hard work pays off)】
【Mental Strength: 3200/3200 (Withstood temptation, worthy of praise)】
【1st Spirit: Ling Mian (Spirit Mask)
First Soul Ring: Thousand-Year Soul Ring (Purple)
Soul Skill: Zhu Ling (Group Buff: 10% Defense, 35% Mental Strength)
(Restrictions: After use, effective until the third soul skill is released;
Each buff level increases by 20 mental strength for a difference of 10 levels, 30 for 20 levels, and so on with successive increases.)
Second Soul Ring: Thousand-Year Soul Ring (Purple)
Soul Skill: Shan Mian (Single Target Complete Healing, restores 50% Soul Power, clears all negative buffs)
(Restrictions: Each cast is limited to one person, cooldown: 2 minutes.)
Third Soul Ring: Thousand-Year Soul Ring (Purple)
Soul Skill: Xu Wu Zhi Mian (Void Mask: Ignores all physical attacks, deals mental shock to stun the enemy for 3 seconds, reducing their mental strength by 15%, duration: five minutes)
(Restrictions: After use, other soul skills cannot be used in the void state. Duration of the void state is controlled by the user's will.)
2nd Spirit: Hao Tian Hammer (No soul rings, but its sheer weight can also kill someone~)】
【Demon Power Development: Fox Mask (It is said that the Fox Mask symbolizes wisdom)
Ape Mask (It is said that the Ape Mask brings fear)】
【Equipment: Zi Jing Bracelet (It is said that love can give strength, 10 cubic meters is a coveted item for you now. ps: this seems to be something a single dog is not destined to have)】
【Soul Coins: 271 (I think you should start earning money, my cub)】
Such a friendly personal status screen, but unfortunately, Tang Sui could no longer see it.
"Whoosh—"
Before Flander's figure could reach Tang Sui, two masks, appearing faster than him, instantly materialized beneath Tang Sui.
The Fox Mask and Ape Mask, positioned diagonally one before the other, caught Tang Sui. The moment Flander extended his hand, they flashed to the side with Tang Sui, causing Flander to grasp at empty air. The Master, arriving late, also frowned, staring thoughtfully at Tang Sui, who was being supported by the two masks.
"This... what's going on again? Xiao Gang, is this..." the consciousness of another Sui Sui doing this?
Flander looked at the Master uncertainly. The Master's brows were tightly furrowed. He shook his head. "I'm not sure either. But Tang Sui is indeed unconscious now. It's possible you're right."
As Flander landed, Zhao Wuji and several other teachers also silently touched down, standing beside the fallen children and looking expectantly at the Master.
"Master, these children—"
The Master came back to his senses and waved them away. "Hurry and take them over first. As for Sui Sui..."
The Master's words trailed off.
Because in the second after he spoke, the two masks carrying the little girl zipped past them like the wind, heading straight towards Shrek Academy.
Everyone was dumbfounded: "......" Have these spirit weapons become sentient? Can they "run on their own"?
Flander's expression changed slightly. He quickly possessed his spirit, and the giant owl spirit spread its wings to follow.
He was joking!
What if something happened on the way!
The remaining people, including the Master and the other teachers, quickly removed the bamboo baskets from the children, held them, and rushed towards the academy.
---Author's Notes---
Masks: We won't let you touch! We'll carry her and take the lead!
Just got home and found my silly parrot has a cold.
As Mo Li was typing, it stood on Mo Li's shoulder and sneezed three times at Mo Li, each time with droplets landing on Mo Li's face. Wiping my face in pain, the remaining 3 chapters will be released tonight.