Chapter 170: The Mission of the Shrek Supervision Team
On Sea God Island, Shrek Academy, in the inner courtyard.
There stood eight people, seven of whom were the current Shrek Seven Devils: Ma Xiaotao, Dai Youheng, and others.
The woman standing in front of them was Zhang Lexuan.
Zhang Lexuan looked at the group with a serious expression and slowly said, "The Continental Soul Master Competition might be moved up to an earlier time."
She revealed the information from yesterday's Sea God Pavilion meeting. Since she had become a Title Douluo, she had officially become a member of the Sea God Pavilion.
"Ah, Senior Sister, why is the Continental Soul Master Elite Competition being moved up?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ma Xiaotao and the others immediately asked.
The competition was still far away, and in previous years, the competition was usually held within a fixed time frame, rarely being moved up or delayed.
"The specific reason is unclear, but a large part of it is due to the appearance of Star Auction Hall, which has strengthened the various powers on the Douluo Continent."
"The main reason, however, is the increasingly frequent activities of evil soul masters, which has forced the Continental Soul Master Elite Competition to be brought forward."
Zhang Lexuan slowly shared some of her speculations. There was a hint of concern in her eyes.
The power balance brought about by Star Auction Hall and the increasingly rampant activities of the evil soul masters had made the situation on the Douluo Continent much more tense.
Only by holding the competition could more talented soul masters be selected. Through the trials of battle, they would have the ability to confront more evil soul masters in the future.
"There's another mission. As members of the Shrek Academy Supervision Team, the academy has issued a mission."
"Currently, within the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire, evil soul masters are very active, seemingly plotting something. I need to lead you seven to the destination to eliminate the evil soul masters."
Zhang Lexuan slowly shared another piece of news.
Normally, the leader of this team would be Elder Xuan, but since Elder Xuan had broken through to the Limit Douluo stage, he would remain at Shrek Academy to defend it.
So, she was assigned to carry out this task.
She knew that this mission was of great responsibility. It was not only related to the safety of the people along the borders of the two empires but also to the reputation of Shrek Academy and the peace of the entire Douluo Continent.
"Understood."
Ma Xiaotao and the others nodded seriously.
Eliminating the evil soul masters was their responsibility.
"Since that's the case, take some time to rest and prepare to depart."
Zhang Lexuan said, the time was tight, and the evil soul masters needed to be dealt with quickly.
Otherwise, who knew how many civilians would fall at the hands of the evil soul masters.
She quietly calculated the plan in her mind, running over every detail repeatedly.
Ma Xiaotao, Dai Youheng, and the others quickly returned to their quarters to pack their things.
In less than an hour, the group left Shrek Academy under Zhang Lexuan's lead, heading toward the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire.
By the time they arrived at the border, night had already fallen.
The nighttime border felt especially eerie, with cold winds howling and the rustling of leaves, as if countless souls were crying in the wind.
Shrek Academy had previously conducted an investigation into the evil soul masters' base, so Zhang Lexuan carefully led the group to the destination.
This place was remote, and everything around them was unnervingly quiet.
"Everyone must be cautious. You should all be aware that Star Auction Hall once auctioned off a top-tier meditation technique called the 'Devouring Sky Spirit Art'. This technique can devour anything."
"Now that the Spirit Hall has acquired this technique, their strength will greatly increase. You must be careful and remember to protect yourselves."
Zhang Lexuan still wasn't fully at ease. With Spirit Hall's strength growing, they had to stay vigilant.
Her voice was deep and serious as her eyes scanned each of their faces, hoping they would understand the danger of the mission.
"Senior Sister, we will protect ourselves. Though Spirit Hall is powerful, with the resources given by Star Auction Hall, our strength has also increased."
Ma Xiaotao said earnestly, and what she said was the truth.
Since the opening of the Star Treasure Vault, the strength of the seven of them had significantly improved.
She had obtained her second martial soul, and her soul power had reached the Soul Sage level.
Dai Youheng had consumed the Heavenly Mushroom Chrysanthemum, and his strength had also broken through to Soul Sage.
Ling Luocheng's martial soul had evolved into the Ultimate Ice.
Gongyang Mo and others had also greatly improved in strength.
The current strength of the Shrek Seven Devils had drastically changed compared to a year ago.
"Don't be careless. The evil soul masters' methods are far beyond our imagination."
Zhang Lexuan frowned upon hearing Ma Xiaotao and the others' words.
It seemed that things had been going too smoothly lately, which had caused Ma Xiaotao and the others to lower their guard. She hoped this mission would serve as a lesson for them.
She inwardly worried, knowing that underestimating the enemy often led to fatal consequences.
Zhang Lexuan couldn't afford to be careless. The people in front of her were the future pillars of the academy, and she could not allow any mistakes to happen on her watch.
From now on, she would stay fully alert, protecting everyone and eradicating these evil soul masters.
She quietly activated her soul power, ready for any emergencies.
"Let's go!"
Zhang Lexuan waved her right hand and said softly.
Ma Xiaotao and the others quickly followed, rushing towards the cave at an astonishing speed.
Zhang Lexuan followed closely behind, her eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.
Their figures moved through the night like ghosts, making no sound.
Upon entering the cave, they indeed saw a group of evil soul masters, seemingly plotting something.
An evil aura filled the cave, the air thick with black mist as if the miasma of hell had descended.
Strange red flames burned on the walls, casting a sinister light over the entire cave.
"Sure enough, a group of evil soul masters. Brothers, let's go!"
Dai Youheng, seeing the evil soul masters, showed a killing intent in his eyes. He was the first to summon his Evil Eye White Tiger martial soul and rushed at the evil soul masters.
His body instantly swelled, transforming into a huge white tiger. The roar echoed through the cave, shaking everyone's eardrums.
His claws gleamed with a cold light as he pounced on the evil soul masters, tearing through the air.
Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luocheng, and the others were equally unwilling to back down. They released a barrage of soul skills towards the enemies.
Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix wings spread, flames roaring and lighting up a corner of the cave.
She shouted loudly, and waves of flames shot like meteors toward the evil soul masters, melting rocks and burning the ground.
Ling Luocheng waved his hands, and the power of Ultimate Ice erupted, forming a huge ice wall that trapped some of the evil soul masters.
The evil soul masters in the cave were stunned. The leader, the Death God Messenger, shouted in fear, "No, it's people from Shrek Academy! How did you discover our operation?"
However, no one responded.
Even though he was an evil soul master with the ability to fight above his level, he was no match for the two Soul Saints.
(END CHAPTER)
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