Presently in the Continent, besides the internal factors of the two empires, most significant was the clandestine interference from the several Spirit Master clans and Spirit Hall. Theoretically, in a single large and unified empire, how could these be allowed to exist to influence the ruling power?
The Shrek Academy party wanted to go to Heaven Dou City, but they needed to first leave Balak Kingdom, afterwards pass through the entire Silvers Kingdom to the the north of Balak Kingdom, to finally enter Heaven Dou Empire's imperial city boundaries. Further to the east, it would be entirely Heaven Dou Empire's imperial city lands. The entire journey would be very far, spanning more than two thousand kilometers. Thus can be seen, how enormous the Heaven Dou Empire's territory was.
In the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai, Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had their own spirit storage devices, similarly, the teachers had ones too. Thus, as they journeyed, they didn't have to experience any frustrations of baggage. Before leaving, they bought food and prepared water in their spirit tools. Even if they couldn't resupply during the journey, this food and water would last them about ten days.
"Okay, you little monsters. You have all rested for two months already, from now on it's full speed ahead. Everyone must follow my speed, if not, heh heh."
Flender seemed to have returned to what he was previously, a devious light was emitted from his eyes. With one hand grabbing Grandmaster's arm, leaving behind those words, he already shot forward.
Flender naturally didn't use his full strength to run. With Zhao Wuji in front of the academy teachers, they spread out on both sides as they followed him.
Shrek Seven Devils looked on and unhesitantly ran. They were already undaunted by burdened running. Normal running was nothing to them. Without even needing to use spirit power to assist them, even Oscar and Ning Rongrong could keep up to Flender's current speed.
Grandmaster was being carried by Flender using spirit power, thus he did not even need to waste any energy. Grandmaster suspiciously commented,
"Flender, what is the meaning in this training? Their current body foundations are already very strong now."
Flanders grinned, saying:
"Is there really no meaning in this training? Xiao Gang, these methods are not something you can use. Furthermore, even if this training had no meaning, rushing a little bit faster, wasting less time on the road, we can cut down on meals and stay in fewer hotels. This way, we should be able to save some money. Previously we agreed to use the previously won three thousand gold coins on this third stage of training. We should save as what we can."
"You… You really are the same as always."
Grandmaster was momentarily speechless. In contrast to Flender, he never saw money as something of importance, always holding the ideal that the money he used could eventually be earnt back. In any case he was always a Spirit Grandmaster, and would always have Spirit Hall's stipend.
Flender, somewhat deviously, only winked at Grandmaster, suddenly he sped up. Accelerating ahead like an arrow as it left a bow.
Zhao Wuji, undoubtedly being the most familiar with Flender, helplessly looked at the Sweet Pea Spirit Master Shao Xin beside him and grabbed his arm.
"Flender that guy. Even if you want to save money, you don't have to torture our old bones."
The auxiliary system Spirit Master obviously couldn't keep up with them, thus Zhao Wuji could only carry Shao Xin and increase his speed.
With Flender's increase in speed, the Shrek Seven Devils behind started to be unable to keep up. In the end, using only physical strength to run definitely couldn't match his speed when he was being assisted by spirit power. Furthermore, Flender was an agility attack system Spirit Master, and even a Spirit Emperor level agility attack system Spirit Master at that.
In a hurry to keep up, Shrek Seven Devils could only increase their speed accordingly. As a result, Ning Rongrong and Oscar could no longer continue by their own strength. Oscar was carried by Dai Mubai while Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu took turns carrying Ning Rongrong. The seven of them, like always did not leaving anyone behind. They gave it their all and rushed ahead to catch up.
The Shrek Seven Devils had no qualms in using their spirit power for short periods, but how could their spirit power compete with their teachers. Flender's controlled speed was already their maximum speed. Within less than two hours, the Shrek Seven Devils' spirit power was practically consumed.
Flender saw that everyone behind him couldn't keep up and thus finally slowed down a little. Running with a normal speed, he gave the Shrek Seven Devils time to eat the large sausage and recuperate a bit. Of course, Flender himself wouldn't eat Oscar's large sausage, a few sweet peas would be a lot more effective than the sausage. After all, that Sweet Pea Spirit Master Shao Xin's level was far above what Oscar could compare to.
Using this method of running, within a day, Shrek Seven Devils were as tired as when they had experienced Grandmaster's Devil training again. Within just this day, they had already run close to four hundred kilometers, completing about a fifth of the journey.
Fortunately, Flender wasn't as stingy as he proclaimed. He didn't make everyone camp outside, but rather, settled for the night in a small town along the way.
The so called small town, was actually just a relatively big village. The inn that the Shrek Academy party stayed in was actually the only inn in town. Even if it was a little shabby, it could still be said to be relatively clean.
Flender once again fully demonstrated his stinginess, altogether asking for only three rooms. The teachers would only use one room, the male students used one room and the female students used one room.
"I'm so worn out."
Oscar immediately lay on the bed, still gasping for breath, with a face of euphoria. Everyone had ran for a day and was finally able to rest. No one really bothered about how simple or crude the place was.
Dai Mubai snapped,
"What do you have to be tired about? You were resting most of your body weight on me, okay?!"
Oscar said.
"But i also had to make the large sausages and mushroom sausages for all of you. During that last part of the run, if not for my mushroom sausages, how would we be able to keep up. My consumption of spirit power was definitely not less than any of you. The consumption of spirit power also leads to fatigue."
Ma Hongjun commented,
"Don't complain anymore. The unluckiest would be me. I'm the heaviest, my speed also isn't very great either. I really wish that i could get a flying ability soon. Then, traveling wouldn't be a problem.
Tang San laughed.
"Don't complain anymore, hurry and sleep. Who knows what our great dean will do again tomorrow."
At this moment, there was a loud knock on the door, the room door opening a little. Xiao Wu stuck her head in from outside.
"Little San, come out for a while."
Tang San complied and left the room.
"Xiao Wu, what is it?"
Looking at a tired Xiao Wu, Tang San's heart couldn't help but hurt a little.
Xiao Wu somewhat coquettishly pouting,
"After running all day, my legs are sore. Ge, massage my legs, alright?"
During their period of devilish training, every time Xiao Wu would feel tired and sore, Tang San would always help massage her legs. Ultimately, Mysterious Heavenly skill and spirit power had some differences. One of which was that spirit power was not at all useful for Daoist treatment methods. On the whole, spirit power was more overbearing, while Mysterious heavenly skill was more stable and peaceful.
"Okay, right here?"
Tang San doting rubbed Xiao Wu's head.
"En, do it here. Rongrong and Zhuqing are already asleep."
As she spoke, Xiao Wu raised her right leg, showing off her flexibility, placing her slender calf on Tang San's shoulder.
Tang San raised both hands, one hand kneading at her ankle and the other softly massaging the muscles of her calf. The Mysterious Heavenly Skill's warmth directly penetrating the muscle, Xiao Wu comfortably closed her eyes, her young face blushing a little.
As Tang San helped her massage her calf, he asked her.
"If we're rushing like today again tomorrow and you can't take it anymore, let me carry you. There shouldn't be a problem with speed if I used my Eight Spider Lances."
Xiao Wu giggled.
"No need, I can handle it. Actually, this kind of tiredness is also good. I would have a reason to let you massage my legs. Its really comfortable. Ge, why are your palms so warm?"
Tang San shook his head. He doted on this little sister from the core of his heart. Not caring about the mud and dirt on her shoes, he softly massaged her foot, helping her relax.
"How does this feel?"
"Very comfortable, it seems like my legs aren't as sore anymore."
Even separated by the shoe, the heat from Tang San's palms could still enter her feet. It felt just like soaking in the hot waters of a hot spring. The hot comfortable feeling made Xiao Wu feel so comfortable, her vision blurred for a while.
"Okay, change to the other leg."
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San, expression somewhat congealed,
"Ge, if we can always be this close in the future, and if you later get a wife, will you not want me?"
Tang San smiled,
"Silly girl, how can that be? At any point in time, you will always be my little sister."
Concerning boy-girl relationships, he had never experienced them in his previous life. In this life, he understood them even less. Although he grew up without his father by his side, however, ever since he came to Shrek Academy, Tang San had never felt alone or empty. In terms of friendship, he had his companions. In terms of family, he had Xiao Wu and Grandmaster. He was already very satisfied with his current life.
Xiao Wu giggled
"How about, after we grow up, I'll marry you, okay? Then I can be your little sister for as long as we live and let you take care of me."
Tang San laughed and said,
"Okay. Its just that you so pretty, marrying me will embarrass you."
Xiao Wu sighed.
"I'm serious. What is there to be embarrassed about? In my heart, you are the best. Ge, did you know? Rongrong always teases me, saying that we're just brother and sister."
Tang San looked blank for a bit,
"But she isn't wrong. Aren't you my little sister?"
Xiao Wu's charming face reddened.
"Not like that. Aiyah. I'm not going to talk about it anymore, you're such a blockhead."
As she spoke, she took back her long leg and walked behind Tang Sang, both hands gently squeezing on his shoulders.
Although Xiao Wu's technique was a bit amateurish, it still allowed Tang San to feel comfortable. Especially that faint warm feeling, making Tang San's deep in his heart be softly moved.
"Alright. You should go to sleep earlier. We still need to travel tomorrow." Tang San somewhat reluctantly pushed away Xiao Wu's hands.
"Okay"
Xiao Wu replied. Finally returning to her room. Her heart was beating quickly, her eyes were showing a somewhat hesitant and deep light.
Returning to his room, what made Tang San surprised was that Dai Mubai and the other two were not asleep yet. The three of them looked at Tang San as they tried to hide their smiles.
Oscar rose from the bed, facing Dai Mubai and raising a leg in his direction, with a coy voice he said "After running for an entire day, my legs feel sore. Ge, massage my legs, alright?"
Dai Mubai laughed, imitating Tang San's voice,
"Okay. Right here?"
Oscar immediately followed up with
"En. Right here. Rongrong and Zhuqing are already sleeping."
Looking at their creepy play, Tang San irritatedly said
"Great. You guys listened in on our conversation."
Fatty darkly laughed at one side
"Its not that we eavesdropped. Its just that here, the walls are really bad. Ge, help me massage my leg too."
As he spoke, he also gestured with his fat leg.