Capítulo 580: Chapter 28 Human Sentiments Zhang Lexuan_1
"Elder Xuan's words were not mistaken—our academy is indeed strong in force and in number."
"If we cannot even handle a base formed by a few Soul Kings who are evil Soul Masters, then what's the point of participating in the Soul Master contest?
"We might as well disband right here. Why bother going to the Xingluo Empire just to embarrass ourselves?"
At this moment, the deputy leader of the team, who was actually the person in charge, Wang Yan, continued after Xuan Zi's remarks.
His words did not exude confidence.
Because he had never considered that group of evil Soul Masters significant enough to see them as a threat or to take them to heart.
They were not even worth a stumbling block.
As Wang Yan finished speaking, the members of the Shrek squad looked at each other.
In the end, Ma Xiaotao spoke on behalf of everyone, "Teacher Wang, we have no objections. Let's set off right now."
...
Several days later.
Xingluo Empire.
In the Ming Dou Mountain Range.
"Everyone, come over here for a moment." Wang Yan had discovered something and called everyone over.
The students from the outer court didn't have any objections, behaving obediently like good children.
However, the seven students from the inner court simultaneously frowned.
What trick was this guy pulling now?
Acting as if he was the ultimate authority, ordering them, the geniuses from the inner court, around as he pleased?
Keep in mind, Wang Yan was just a Soul King in terms of Cultivation Level.
That didn't amount to much in the inner court.
Among the main team of seven, even the weakest was a Soul King, and when it came to combat power, aside from the Assistant Soul Masters, it was questionable whether Wang Yan was even their match.
So, they weren't willing to heed Wang Yan. They didn't have much respect for him.
However, Wang Yan held the status of an outer court teacher, and they still gave him face.
Besides, the Drumstick Douluo, Xuan Zi, wasn't far and watching.
Even if they were extremely reluctant in their hearts, they still had to obey.
As everyone drew near, Wang Yan said gravely, "There is already a Wen Lan Tree appearing nearby. The Wen Lan Tree prefers a cold and damp environment. Its heartwood is very helpful for Soul Masters who cultivate cold and yin type Martial Souls.
"And I have also found this."
While speaking, he took out a section of a tree trunk from his storage soul tool. It seemed that the trunk had been damaged by something, leaving behind a cylindrical hollow.
"Teacher Wang, can't you just say everything at once? We're in a hurry to find the traces of the Death God's Hand Bandit Group."
Chen Zifeng was getting impatient.
This Wang Yan was really a case of being mediocre yet acting like he was in charge.
Uh oh...
Wang Yan, upon hearing this, looked somewhat embarrassed. "According to our intelligence, the leader of the Death God's Hand Bandit Group might be an evil Soul Master.
"And the heartwood of the Wen Lan Tree is now gone. Combining this with our mission's objective, I suspect it might have been consumed by the bandit leader. We shouldn't be far from the enemy."
"So that's it..."
Chen Zifeng and the others nodded in understanding.
Ma Xiaotao unconsciously asked, "Teacher Wang, what do we do now? Lie in wait for them?"
Wang Yan shook his head, "No, we must take the initiative to strike. I've just found that one of the damaged Wen Lan Trees was only recently harmed, and by following these traces we might find the bandit's hideout."
"Oh?"
Hearing Wang Yan's words, everyone's eyes lit up, and they began to search cautiously.
Nobody was weak in this group, and they quickly spotted some clues.
Such as the shallow footprints left on the ground, scraps of cloth hanging on the tree branches, and traces of blood on the thorns.
Following these clues, they stepped out of the forest, and Dai Yueheng spotted a cave a kilometer away.
Wang Yan nodded and said, "The students from the outer court and I will stay here to prepare for reinforcements, Xiao Tao, the main assault is up to you guys."
Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochen, Chen Zifeng, Xi Xi, Yao Haoyuan, Gong Yangmo, and the other seven nodded in agreement without prior discussion.
Then they silently took out the dark green exclusive suits of the Shrek Monitors and dressed neatly.
They had everything, from inner armor to outer robes.
There was also a mask that covered their faces, making it impossible for one to know what lay beneath the mask.
Beyond that, each person was equipped with a Monitor's Ring capable of calling for help and three signal flares.
According to Shrek's statements, as long as one launched a distress signal flare, all members of Shrek would spare no effort in coming to the rescue.
"I think we really don't need to be sitting around waiting with these things today. How many people does Shrek even have in total?
Besides, we're in this deep mountain forest, a place where birds don't even bother to shit.
It could be said that if something happens, aside from ourselves, no one else can be relied upon."
Chen Zifeng weighed the signal flare at his waist, expressing his disdain.
Standing by, Dai Yueheng gave a slight smile upon hearing this, "I think you are half right, the reason for not bringing it is that, since we have made our move, no accidents will occur."
It was apparent that he remained very confident.
Wang Yan said, "Evil Soul Masters have no bottom line and resort to any means necessary. You all must remember not to let your guard down. Otherwise, you might well capsize in the gutter."
"Alright, alright."
"The Death God's Hand Bandit Group, I think aside from a good name, everything else about them is mediocre at best. What's with all the fussing and lingering with a bunch of Soul Kings and two Soul Emperors around?
Just rush in, unleash a powerful onslaught. In the time we've spent talking, we could have already finished the fight and returned in triumph."
At this moment, Xuan Zi came over, holding a chicken leg in one hand and a wine gourd in the other, swaying as he walked, and spoke discontentedly, "Also, these members of the reserve team, I don't see any point in them being here.
It would be better to join in directly. More people means greater strength, finish the fight sooner, and leave this damned place. I'm almost out of wine."
Seeing this, Wang Yan's gaze flickered.
He inwardly scoffed, wondering why the old man was so anxious.
Turns out his wine was running out.
However.
As soon as Xuan Zi spoke, several people from the Shrek Inner Court immediately felt uneasy.
For no reason, they were reminded of an incident from years past.
Years ago, Zhang Lexuan, the head of the Inner Court, and a group of twelve became separated from Xuan Zi in the Aquipeia Forest and unfortunately encountered an attack by a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
When Elder Xuan found everyone, the battle was already over.
Eight of them rested eternally in the Aquipeia Forest, with only four surviving...
This was the biggest loss in the history of the Inner Court.
Countless people wondered why such a thing happened?
Even though at that time Xuan Zi offered to resign to take responsibility for the incident, in the end, Zhang Lexuan kneeled and would not rise, insisting on retaining Xuan Zi, repeatedly stating that the incident in the Aquipeia Forest was not Xuan Zi's fault...
But still, many thought that Zhang Lexuan's act did not mean she bore no grudge against Xuan Zi.
This kneeling was just due to human relationships and worldly wisdom.
What was Xuan Zi's status?
Withdrawing from worldly affairs, did he need less to eat, less to drink?
Wasn't he still the revered ancestor of 'Shrek' and a guest elder?
Yet, could anyone who offended Xuan Zi expect to fare well?
So, the head of the Inner Court, Zhang Lexuan, understood human relationships and worldly wisdom, indeed.
Of course.
Having said that.
The inner court members couldn't help but speculate, had Xuan Zi also run out of wine back then and went to buy more?
Was that the cause of the tragedy?
It was a terrifying thought...
Knowing she couldn't think further on this, Ma Xiaotao spoke up loudly, "Everyone listen to me, if there are no issues, then let's set off!"
"Again, as I said before, our target does not have any overly powerful individuals, so there's no need to worry."
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