Immediately, Xu Sheng looked towards Evil Moon and the others, and said, "If that's the case, let's head back to Martial Soul City. Delays may bring changes!"
Flame and Evil Moon nodded without any objections...
Hulena looked at Xu Sheng and reminded him, "Xu Sheng, be more careful with Elder Gui. If you really can't find a suitable soul beast, just leave quickly!"
Although a suitable soul ring is indeed needed right now, it's not an immediate necessity. A little patience is possible!
Xu Sheng simply smiled slightly, "Yes, we will!"
Just by using his spiritual power to sense the depths of Aquipeia Forest, he found many soul beasts suitable for Hulena and the others!
So it shouldn't take much time!
Upon receiving the response, Hulena turned to Yueguan, "Elder Ju, let's go!"
As soon as she spoke, everyone began to slowly move in the direction they had come from under Yueguan's protection....
As their figures and breath gradually disappeared, Gui Mei finally broke the silence, "Xu Sheng, shall we begin now? Are there suitable soul beasts for the Holy Daughter and the others on the outskirts of Aquipeia Forest?"
Xu Sheng replied, "As for the outskirts of Aquipeia Forest, although there are suitable soul beasts, most have only hundred-year cultivation!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Mei frowned, "Only hundred-year cultivation? Even if they're suitable, absorbing them would only hinder the future of the Holy Daughter and others!"
"According to Your Holiness, it's best if each of their third soul rings is a thousand-year soul ring, and it would be even better if it reaches the limit that a Soul Master can absorb!"
Though such a requirement might seem demanding, it's truly for the sake of Hulena and the others!
After all, they are the Golden Generation of the Martial Soul Hall; they can't have a poor soul ring configuration!
Xu Sheng pressed his lips, "If you want to absorb a suitable thousand-year soul ring, you indeed need to enter the depths of Aquipeia Forest!"
Gui Mei hesitated for a moment before speaking with determination, "Into the depths of Aquipeia Forest then! As long as we don't enter the Core Zone, we should avoid encountering any ferocious beasts!"
"The key is to be cautious of abyssal creatures!"
Now, compared to soul beasts, he finds abyssal creatures more troublesome!
After all, those special abilities can be overwhelming, even if faced alone!
Without fuss, Xu Sheng agreed, "Elder Gui is right. Without further ado, let's go. Catching a few thousand-year soul beasts shouldn't be a challenge for you, right?"
Elder Gui responded without hesitation, "Of course, just a few thousand-year soul beasts aren't hard. If I can't bring them back, I'll break their limbs and drag them back. What's so difficult about it?"
For a Hyper Douluo, ten-thousand-year soul beasts might be more challenging, but capturing a few thousand-year soul beasts isn't much trouble at all!
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng used his spiritual power to lock onto one of the thousand-year soul beasts....
"Continue in this direction, and you'll encounter a thousand-year soul beast suitable for Flame!"
In the next second, both exploded with speed, vanishing from the spot....
...
Meanwhile, inside the Pope Hall!
Bi Bidong's expression was exceedingly gloomy as she continuously pondered...
"It's been so long, and I don't know if Yueguan and Xu Sheng have managed to rescue Nana. If something unexpected happens, what should I do?"
Hulena, as a member of the Golden Generation of Martial Soul Hall, is not only her disciple but also her chosen successor for the next Pope!
If she were to suddenly perish, the resulting rage would be unimaginable...
However, she quickly forced herself to calm down...
"No, Nana and the others should be fine. Since they were able to send someone back to request support, they should be able to hold on for a bit longer!!"
And this period of time is enough for Xu Sheng and Yueguan to find them!!
She had great faith in the former!
At this moment, a Spirit Hall Soldier entered, kneeling respectfully and reporting, "Your Holiness, we have just received word that Elder Ju has successfully led the Holy Daughter and the others back to Martial Soul City!!"
"As for Elder Gui and His Highness the Holy Son, they don't seem to be among the entourage."
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong immediately frowned...
"Xu Sheng and Gui Mei aren't with them? I can understand the former, but what's the latter's reason?"
Hadn't she only dispatched Yueguan and Xu Sheng?
Why is Gui Mei's name mentioned?
The former paused, realizing something and explained, "In response to Your Holiness, when His Highness the Holy Son and the others left Martial Soul City, Elder Gui was also present!"
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong became somewhat indignant, "Gui Mei, this guy actually acted without notifying me. Doesn't he consider me as the Pope!!"
The fact that she hadn't received any notice made her feel extremely angry!
This soldier, seeing the situation, quickly soothed, "Your Holiness, please calm down. I believe Elder Gui was eager to save the Holy Daughter and the others, which is why he left without permission!!"
Bi Bidong clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, "I understand, but doesn't he realize that rather than supporting the Holy Daughter and the others, he should prioritize guarding the Pope Hall?"
"If an attack had occurred earlier, how would the Pope Hall defend itself?"
While she understood Gui Mei, he shouldn't have acted this way!
Once he returns, there will be severe punishment!!
Realizing the situation was becoming tense, the Spirit Hall Soldier wisely stood up and said, "The situation has been reported, so I will... take my leave!!"
With that, he quickly exited the hall, fearing any repercussions!
Shortly after he left, Yueguan entered with Hulena and the others...
"Your Holiness, (teacher)!"
Bi Bidong's expression softened a little, "Nana, did you get hurt during your trip to Aquipeia Forest?"
Hulena shook her head, "Xu Sheng, Elder Gui, and Elder Ju arrived very promptly, I wasn't injured!"
Bi Bidong then turned her gaze to Flame and Evil Moon, "And you?"
Flame and Evil Moon both nodded...
"Thank you for your concern, Your Holiness. We are also unharmed"
Bi Bidong finally sighed in relief, "It's good that you're all safe!"
Then, she fixed a sharp gaze on Yueguan, "Yueguan, where are Gui Mei and Xu Sheng?"
Yueguan truthfully replied, "Your Holiness, Gui Mei and Xu Sheng have entered the depths of Aquipeia Forest to capture suitable soul beasts and haven't returned!"
Bi Bidong's pupils constricted, "What?? They entered the depths of Aquipeia Forest, foolish!"
"The outskirts of Aquipeia Forest already showed signs of abyssal creatures. In the depths, wouldn't they constantly face the threat of powerful soul beasts and abyssal creatures?"
"Why didn't you stop them?"
She had thought that as long as Hulena and the others returned, everything would be fine, but unexpectedly, Xu Sheng and Gui Mei had gone into the depths of Aquipeia Forest!!