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"A very clear target?"
Zhu Hongye repeated the phrase, her tone laced with curiosity.
"The Great Star Dou Forest is home to countless types of spirit beasts. For you to be so certain, it must be no ordinary creature. What kind of spirit beast is it?"
It wasn't just High Priest Zhu Hongye who was curious.
Zhu Zhuqing's cold eyes carried a questioning gaze; Hu Liena's alluring lips curled into a faint smile, her eyebrows slightly raised in interest.
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, her face practically screaming, "Tell us already!"
Dai Chengfeng felt the intense gazes of everyone on him but merely smirked, revealing an enigmatic smile, and shook his head:
"Please allow me to keep it a mystery for now."
"When we encounter it, you'll know."
"If I reveal it now and we fail to find it, wouldn't that make me look bad?"
His deliberately mysterious demeanor immediately elicited varied reactions.
Ning Rongrong was the first to break, pouting: "Hey! Dai Chengfeng, keeping us in suspense is unfair!"
"Come on, tell us what kind of spirit beast it is. Is it extremely rare?"
Hu Liena's eyes sparkled as she chuckled softly: "Dai Chengfeng, you seem so confident. Are you certain about this? Did you already investigate it beforehand?"
"Or perhaps… does this spirit beast have some special 'connection' to you?"
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, simply watching Dai Chengfeng quietly, but her gaze clearly conveyed:
I'm waiting for your answer.
Even High Priest Zhu Hongye slowly spoke up: "Chengfeng, the Great Star Dou Forest is fraught with danger. If you have a specific target, it would be better to inform us ahead of time so I can adjust our route accordingly and ensure safety."
Despite everyone's probing questions, Dai Chengfeng remained unperturbed, smiling confidently: "High Priest, rest assured—I have everything under control."
"I have a general idea of its activity range. Though it may pose some challenges, it's still within manageable limits."
"As for exactly what it is…"
He emphasized again: "When the time comes, you'll naturally find out."
"It's no less impressive than a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast!"
"No less impressive than a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast?"
Instantly, the four women were no longer merely curious—they were shocked.
After all, hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts were legendary, rare entities that were almost impossible to encounter.
Even Bibi Dong, the current Pope of the Spirit Hall and the strongest figure on the continent, possessed only a handful of hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
Seeing that everyone still wanted to press further, Dai Chengfeng quickly shifted the topic:
"Alright, alright, that's roughly settled regarding the soul rings."
"Zhu Zhuqing's target is a three-thousand-five-hundred to four-thousand-year spirit beast, preferably one that enhances speed or has shadow attributes. Nana's target is a fifteen-thousand to eighteen-thousand-year spirit beast, prioritizing powerful group-control-type skills."
"As for my target—it remains a secret for now."
"We'll decide when the time comes after entering the forest."
"It's late, and we still have final preparations tomorrow. Everyone should return to their rooms and rest. Gathering strength is our top priority."
Seeing Dai Chengfeng's resolute refusal to divulge any details, Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena exchanged glances, silently agreeing not to push further.
They understood his personality—if he decided not to speak, pressing him would be futile.
Zhu Hongye gave Dai Chengfeng a long, searching look. Seeing his steady gaze and calm demeanor, she nodded.
"In that case, proceed carefully and remember—safety first."
"Everyone, disperse and get some rest."
With that, she stood up first, elegantly adjusted her ceremonial robes, and walked toward the door.
Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena followed suit.
As Zhu Zhuqing passed by Dai Chengfeng, her low, cool voice reached him: "Be careful."
Then her figure disappeared through the door.
Hu Liena, on the other hand, gave Dai Chengfeng a flirtatious wink, her smile deepening: "I'm looking forward to your 'mysterious target.' Don't disappoint us."
With that, she gracefully left as well.
Though Ning Rongrong was reluctant, seeing that High Priest Zhu Hongye, Zhu Zhuqing, and Hu Liena had all departed, she knew she couldn't pry anything more out of him alone.
She stuck her tongue out at Dai Chengfeng, muttering under her breath, "So mysterious," before running off after the others.
In the blink of an eye, the previously lively room fell silent.
Dai Chengfeng watched the door close once again and let out a long sigh.
Regarding his sixth soul ring, he had indeed already made a firm decision—it involved the only Dark Demon God Tiger on the continent…
Until success was achieved, he didn't want to reveal too much.
Yes, the Dark Demon God Tiger!
Previously, Dai Chengfeng had a deep connection with this tiger. Back then, due to the influence of Asura energy, it had tried to devour him.
But thanks to Da Ming and Er Ming, he narrowly escaped disaster.
Now, Dai Chengfeng has reached Level 60. Though he still couldn't match the tiger in a direct confrontation—given its power comparable to a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast—he believed…
Once they entered the Life and Death arena, the outcome would be uncertain!
Especially since his fifth soul ring, obtained through Qiu'er's sacrifice as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, was a rose-gold soul ring…
Dai Chengfeng was confident he could slay it!
After a long moment, Dai Chengfeng shook his head, no longer dwelling on his sixth soul ring.
"They've finally all left…"
He rubbed his temples, feeling a wave of fatigue.
After all, half a month of continuous travel, combined with the earlier "four-way discussion," had taken a toll on his mental energy.
He stepped into the small washroom attached to the room, splashing cold water on his face, which instantly revived his spirits.
Changing into loose, comfortable sleepwear, Dai Chengfeng stretched lazily, preparing to turn off the lights and climb into bed for a good night's rest, ensuring he'd be in peak condition to face the challenges of entering the Great Star Dou Forest two days later.
However, just as he approached the bed and was about to pull back the covers—
Knock, knock, knock.
A soft yet clear knocking sound rang out once again.
Dai Chengfeng froze mid-action, his nerves instantly tensing up. He felt like his head was splitting in two.
"Not again? Seriously?"
He groaned inwardly, "Is this never going to end? Didn't we just finish discussing the soul rings? Could I have forgotten some detail?"
He was genuinely growing wary of these late-night knocks, especially after the earlier "trial-like interrogation" and Ning Rongrong's suspected "jealousy-fueled investigation." These sudden visits were starting to give him psychological trauma.
"Who is it?"
Dai Chengfeng tried to keep his voice calm, though tinged with irritation at being disturbed. "It's late. I was about to rest."
He hoped this would discourage the visitor.
However, after a brief silence outside the door, a deliberately lowered, somewhat shy girl's voice responded:
"It's… me, Ning Rongrong."
"Dai Chengfeng, open the door. I… I have something else to say."
Ning Rongrong?
Dai Chengfeng was slightly surprised, then a strange expression crossed his face.
This little troublemaker—she had just left not long ago. Why was she back so soon?
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