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After several weeks had passed, Xu Sheng's behavior during this period had been too inconspicuous, completely devoid of any malice...
Bi Bidong then ordered the surveillance on him to be canceled...
However, this did not mean total freedom, as there were still restrictions on his movements...
For example, he was not allowed to leave the Pope Hall at will, and so on...
As Xu Sheng possessed strong spiritual power, he naturally sensed the people spying on him had disappeared, but he did not pay much attention to it!
After all, he never intended to do anything to the Martial Soul Hall!
During his contemplation, Hulena excitedly spoke to him, "Xu Sheng, just yesterday, brother broke through to the 2nd Ring, and the teacher decided to let Ghost Douluo lead us to the outskirts of the Aquipeia Forest to hunt soul beasts!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng looked towards Evil Moon, who was talking with Flame, in surprise, "He broke through to the 2nd Ring?"
If I didn't have Innate Soul Power Level Ninety, I suppose I would be in the same position!
But then again, they were only a few years old and far from mature in their mentality!
Flame glared at Evil Moon with a ferocious look, grinding his teeth and said, "Evil Moon, you... you dared to break through to the 2nd Ring before me, damn it!!"
He had thought he was the first in the Spirit Hall Golden Generation to make the breakthrough!
Evil Moon curled his lip, "Is that surprising? After all, my talent is stronger than yours!"
There was no way Flame could admit that, coldly saying, "Hmph, don't be so smug. In a few days, I'll break through too!!"
Evil Moon showed a scornful smile, "What does it matter, you're still slower than me!!"
However, noticing the gaze Xu Sheng was casting at them, he stopped arguing with Flame and stepped towards Xu Sheng...
Before he could speak, Xu Sheng said first, "Evil Moon, congratulations on breaking through to the 2nd Ring!"
Evil Moon, with a sincere tone, replied, "Thank you, but the rapid progress is thanks to you!"
"If it weren't for the tremendous pressure you gave us, we wouldn't have been able to grow so quickly!"
Hulena couldn't help but interject, "Brother, are you praising him or criticizing him?"
Realizing his choice of words might have been misleading, Evil Moon hurriedly explained, "Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean anything else, just that since you came, the members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation seem to have been working much harder!"
He said this from the heart!
Xu Sheng responded with a smile, "Well, as long as it helps you guys!"
If they could withstand such great pressure and grow, Hulena and the others would take further steps in the future!!
At this moment, Flame came closer, unsatisfied, "Hey, Evil Moon, don't just leave me out of this!"
"Also, Xu Sheng, even though you are already a Titled Douluo, don't underestimate us, we will surpass you in the future!!"
However, Hulena and the others simply ignored him...
Xu Sheng's dark pupils flickered once, changing the subject, "Evil Moon, do you have any clues about your second Martial Soul?"
Evil Moon shook his head with a wry smile, having little knowledge of soul beasts, how could he determine which soul beasts' Soul Rings suited him!
"To be honest, I am not very clear!"
But Hulena perceived the implication in the question, saying excitedly, "Brother, Xu Sheng is asking this question because he must know which soul beasts are suitable for you!"
After saying this, she looked at Xu Sheng with hopeful eyes, "Right, Xu Sheng?"
The latter replied unfazed, "Although I can't be certain they are a perfect fit, I can indeed offer you some suggestions!"
Evil Moon suddenly had an epiphany, excitedly saying, "Xu Sheng, please tell me!"
Xu Sheng did not keep him in suspense and listed the suitable soul beasts one by one...
After listening, Evil Moon pondered, "I see, although I don't recognize most of them, I do know a few, and they indeed complement my Martial Soul well!"
Hulena showed a brilliant smile, "That's great, then when we head to the Aquipeia Forest later, we'll target those soul beasts!"
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Although they did not know, Xu Sheng and the Ghost Douluo in charge of the guard surely did!
Flame, whose face was growing increasingly ashen with anger, berated, "Hey, hey, don't just leave me out of this!!"
He discovered that after Xu Sheng arrived, his own presence had dramatically diminished!
Even to the point where he was not worthy of a glance from Hulena!
This infuriated him, yet he was completely powerless!
After all, who could contend with a Titled Douluo?
"Buzz!"
At the same time, a powerful soul power fluctuation, accompanied by a terrifying ghostly shadow, suddenly appeared; Gui Mei slowly emerged from within...
Upon seeing this, everyone spoke in a respectful tone, "Ghost Douluo!!"
Gui Mei nonchalantly "hmmed" in response, but his gaze remained fixed on Xu Sheng...
Unfazed, Xu Sheng immediately asked, "Senior Ghost Douluo, have you been staring at me for some other reason?"
Gui Mei averted his gaze, replying coldly, "No, there is no other reason, I just feel that you have been too well-behaved at the academy lately!"
He always felt that Xu Sheng would try something during the trip to the Aquipeia Forest!
Xu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself, "Is this a warning not to act recklessly when heading to the Aquipeia Forest?"
"Senior Ghost Douluo is too kind, I have not been at Pope Hall for very long, so naturally, I need to behave myself!"
Gui Mei merely snorted coldly, then turned to look at Evil Moon...
"Evil Moon, are you ready? Even though we're headed to the Aquipeia Forest, I will not lend a hand in hunting soul beasts!"
Otherwise, it would serve no purpose in training them!
Evil Moon nodded slightly, "Yes, I am prepared. Soul beasts with thousands of years of cultivation are not something that would require your direct involvement!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Mei again said, "Goddess, Flame, what about you two?"
Hulena and Flame naturally also gave affirmative responses...
While facing soul beasts with thousands of years of cultivation would be difficult for any of them individually, the danger was greatly reduced because they were a team!
Gui Mei nodded satisfactorily, "Good, then you all will follow me now, and we must complete the hunt before nightfall!!"
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Martial Soul City was not far from the Aquipeia Forest, so the group easily reached its outskirts...
Looking at the Aquipeia Forest, teeming with vitality yet concealing dangers...
Flame could not help but exclaim with excitement, "Even though I've been to the Aquipeia Forest once before, I can't help but feel thrilled again this time!"
He was already eager to do battle with the soul beasts!!
Evil Moon agreed with him, "Yes, but since we are only at the periphery, it shouldn't be too dangerous!"
Hulena, on the other hand, was extremely cautious, "That may be true, but it's better to be careful regardless. You never know when a soul beast from the core areas might come to the periphery!"
If they encountered soul beasts with two or three thousand years, or even ten thousand years of cultivation, they might all be wiped out in one fell swoop!!
Xu Sheng concurred, "Indeed, such things happen often. It's always good to be cautious, for there are times when even Ghost Douluo might be too late to come to our rescue!"
After listening to the previous comments, Evil Moon changed his previous attitude and pondered, "Hmm, you make a valid point. In that case, Flame and I will take the lead, Nana, you stay in the middle, and Xu Sheng will cover the rear. Is that okay?"
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