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Xu Sanshi displayed a tearful smile, taking the lead to say, "My heavens, it's Real Heart Adventure again. Can't we change it to something like the first challenge?"

His partner had already French-kissed with another man, and shadows were nearly creeping into his heart. Now, hearing that the third round was also Real Heart Adventure, he couldn't help but get agitated!

The expressions on the other Tang Sect members' faces also turned somewhat dark. If this Real Heart Adventure was like the second round, death was a very real possibility!

But that could be set aside. If there were a few more instances of non-partner men and women French-kissing, creating a rift between them would be hard to avoid.

Only Qian Yu, deep in thought, with his pale golden eyes twinkling, murmured internally, "Indeed, it's you, Tang San."

He had just sensed a wisp of Tang San's presence around the Valley of Cosmic Love!

Clearly, with his strength, he could have remained hidden, but he chose not to, evidently wanting Qian Yu to discover him!

At this moment, that icy voice rang out again, but to their surprise, it carried a hint of softness...

"Do not worry. Since in the first two challenges, none of you wavered in your true feelings or died, the third challenge will be skipped, and a special reward will be given to you."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned...

Tang Ya exclaimed in astonishment, "Reward... A reward? This couldn't possibly be part of the challenge, could it? Everyone, be cautious!"

Bei Bei, too, spoke gravely, "It's very likely the last trial. As for the reward, let's just forget about it!"

After all, who knew whether accepting the reward would bring more troubles!

Xu Sanshi directly lifted his head and shouted, "We don't want any rewards; just let us leave quickly!"

Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes, "The last challenge should indeed be a reward. Although the Valley of Cosmic Love is fraught with danger, it also holds great opportunities!"

Tang Wutong reached out to hold Qian Yu's hand tightly, asking very gently, "Qian Yu, what do you think?"

Qian Yu snapped back to reality and said, "It should not be a test, just a pure reward challenge."

Tang Wutong blinked her beautiful eyes, "I feel the same. But I thought I sensed a familiar presence just now."

Qian Yu was taken aback and smiled faintly, "Wutong, it must be your imagination."

Inside Tang Wutong was the divine seal left by Tang San; it was not strange that she could sense him...

At this moment, sentences echoed throughout the Valley of Cosmic Love...

"Jiang Nannan, reward: Soul Power Rank increase by three levels!"

"Xu Sanshi, reward: A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone for the right leg!"

"Tang Ya, reward: A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone for the right arm."

...

"Qian Yu, since you were sincere but fickle in affection, there will be no reward."

Qian Yu was not surprised by this, his gaze fixed momentarily on his left hand...

In essence, he had not only gained nothing but also lost an arm, falling six levels of Divine Power!

"Tang Wutong, Soul Power Rank increase by three levels!"

As the voice fell, Tang Wutong, standing next to Qian Yu, suddenly erupted in soul power fluctuations, her level effortlessly breaking through to a Level Seventy Soul Saint!

Qian Yu softly said, "Wutong, congratulations on becoming a Soul Saint."

Tang Wutong nodded, "Mhm! It looks like I'll have to visit the Hao Tian Clan soon. Big Daddy and Second Daddy forbid me from getting other Soul Rings outside."

Reaching a Soul Sage meant that, apart from returning to the Hao Tian Clan for her Soul Ring, she would also absorb the full set of soul bones prepared by Niu Tian and Titan!

Xu Sanshi stared at the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone glowing in his palm, his eyes ablaze with excitement, "The rewards are actually real! I never thought the Valley of Cosmic Love wouldn't be so terrible."

Bei Bei teased, "Xu Sanshi, you must feel indebted now! If you hadn't been given a reward, I bet you'd complain more than anyone."

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Jiang Nannan and the others nearby all covered their mouths, laughing…

It's good that everyone is safe, and even better to receive rewards!

...

On the other hand, Elder Xuan saw Yan Shaozhe, who had just returned, and expressed his confusion at the latter's gloomy expression, "What happened, what's wrong?"

Yan Shaozhe took a deep breath, his face full of shame as he nodded to Xuan Zi before him…

"Because we were afraid of encountering ferocious beasts in Aquipeia Forest, we chose to go to Sunset Forest…" he explained.

Xuan Zi's face became grave, his gaze fixed on Yan Shaozhe as he pressed, "And then?"

Could it be that someone had an accident during this time?

Yan Shaozhe took another deep breath and continued, "Then we walked continuously towards the west as there were almost no centennial soul beasts on the way…"

After that, he told Xuan Zi about everything that had happened along the way…

Elder Xuan pressed down the anger in his heart, "Are you saying that since Qian Yu and people from the Tang Sect entered the mist, it took a very long time for everyone to come out?"

Yan Shaozhe bowed his head, "Yes! There were many soul beasts there, so I took the lead in bringing the new students back first…"

Elder Xuan's cheeks looked as though they aged a decade, he wanted to shout in anger, but found he no longer had the strength to do so…

Shaking his head and sighing, he said, "Shaozhe, you've been foolish! How could you let them go in on their own?"

Yan Shaozhe said earnestly, "Elder Xuan, this is all my fault. If I had refused their proposal to head to Sunset Forest from the start, this wouldn't have happened!"

"Therefore, I have failed the Sea God…"

Before he could finish, an inner court student rushed in from outside, his face beaming with joy as he reported, "Elder Xuan! President Yan! Elder Qian Yu and the people from the Tang Sect are back!"

Elder Xuan and Yan Shaozhe's faces lit up with joy, "What?"

...

Outside Shrek Academy's outer court gate, the new students who had obtained soul rings looked tearfully at Qian Yu and the others as they safely returned...

One of them spoke excitedly, "Senior brothers and sisters, I thought you had all met with a disaster!"

Others

"Wuuu… It's such a relief that everyone is okay, otherwise we wouldn't have known what to do!"

"Elder Qian Yu, you have no idea how worried we were!"

Some of the new students couldn't suppress their emotions and rushed to hug Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, Tang Wutong, and Tang Ya...

Seeing Jiang Nannan being tightly hugged, Xu Sanshi was almost itching with anger as he scolded, "You little brats! Let go of Nannan! I'll butcher you if you don't!"

How dare they hug his Nannan without permission—they must have a death wish! And these little brats were picky, only hugging the beauties! As for the men like them,

Bei Bei teased, "Xu Sanshi, why are you so worked up? They are just kids, after all; they are not going to compete with you for Nannan. You should learn from Qian…" Suddenly,

When his gaze met Elder Qian Yu's murderous look, he wisely chose to shut up…

Bei Bei saw one of the new students almost bury his head in Tang Ya's chest and his friendly smile disappeared in an instant, his voice turning cold, "All of you, let go this instant, or I'll slaughter you!"

And the lonely Huo Yuhao, his mouth twitching as he looked at Qian Yu and the other two beside him, could feel the almost tangible murderous aura emanating from them…

He silently sighed…

Feeling utterly out of place in this atmosphere…

"..."