Change the Mission Objective

Among the Holy Soul Village Eleven Heroes, Ning Qiu now had the highest soul power at level forty-nine. Dai Mubai followed close behind with level forty-seven soul power. Next came Xiao Wu at level thirty-nine, Xiang Yu at level thirty-three, Zhong Kui at level thirty-one, Su Rong and Liu Ke at level twenty-eight, Jia Luo and Lu Lu at level twenty-seven, as well as Zhu Zhuqing at level twenty-seven and Cai Ji at level twenty-six.

Over the course of six years, Ning Qiu had mobilized every villager in Holy Soul Village before finally uncovering, through their relatives, these companions who satisfied him.

Even the weakest of the Holy Soul Village Eleven Heroes possessed level twenty-six soul power. It was not because they had Innate Full Soul Power, but because, at Ning Qiu's request, they had completed countless missions. By carrying out missions, they earned rewards of soul power and Contribution Points. That was why their current strength appeared no weaker than Shrek Academy's monsters.

"Alright, everyone has gotten to know each other."

After everyone had finished introducing themselves, Ning Qiu said sternly, "Zhuqing, you're new here. According to our training plan, you were originally supposed to complete a certain number of missions. Since your soul power has already reached level twenty-seven, you'll be excused from the first round of training missions."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, looking directly into Ning Qiu's eyes without wavering. It was as though she had already forgotten that amorous moment in the forest.

"Our second-round mission is simple: everyone must obtain a Silver Spirit badge within three months," Ning Qiu continued.

"Silver Spirit?"

"Why has it changed to a Silver Spirit badge?"

"Ning LaoDa, wasn't our goal to obtain Bronze Spirit badges?"

The moment Ning Qiu finished speaking, Liu Ke, Zhong Kui, Lu Lu, and the others stirred restlessly. Xiang Yu could not help asking Ning Qiu directly.

"Our original mission was to obtain Bronze Spirit badges, but I have changed the objective. Only those who obtain Silver Spirit badges within three months will qualify to participate in the third round of training," Ning Qiu said sternly.

Liu Ke, Zhong Kui, Lu Lu, Xiang Yu, Jia Luo, Cai Ji, Su Rong, Dai Mubai, and Xiao Wu all looked at Ning Qiu gravely. Clearly, obtaining Silver Spirit badges in only three months would be difficult for them.

Ning Qiu noticed their expressions as well. He felt quite helpless inside.

The village's building—the Level 1 Task Token—had already upgraded into the Level 2 Mission Thatched Hut. As village chief, Ning Qiu had the privilege of accepting missions one level above the building's level.

Ning Qiu had already accepted a three-star mission. Its content was to help the Holy Soul Village Eleven Heroes obtain Silver Spirit badges within three months.

Furthermore, Holy Soul Village's prosperity level could now be upgraded.

Holy Soul Village was currently level 2. To upgrade it to a level 3 village, they needed to complete a village-upgrade trial mission. Of the three trial missions, Ning Qiu had ultimately selected the third.

Mission Three: Travel to Slaughter City, help at least ten villagers pass through Hell Road, and obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain.

There was no other choice. Mission One was to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament and win the championship. Mission Two was to recruit three Titled Douluo-level experts and have them become registered villagers.

After considering things repeatedly and weighing both the difficulty and time required, Ning Qiu ultimately chose Mission Three.

To enter Slaughter City, even though the Holy Soul Eleven Heroes had each mastered some low-level combat techniques, charging in rashly without solid combat experience would be no different from seeking death.

For the village-upgrade trial mission and the three-star mission Ning Qiu had accepted, Ning Qiu changed the original goal of the second round of training.

"No confidence?" Ning Qiu asked.

Liu Ke, Zhong Kui, Lu Lu, Xiang Yu, Jia Luo, Cai Ji, Su Rong, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and even the newly joined Zhu Zhuqing all remained silent.

"Answer me. Do you have no confidence?" Ning Qiu asked again, his voice rising considerably.

"Yes!"

Liu Ke, Zhong Kui, Lu Lu, Xiang Yu, Jia Luo, Cai Ji, Su Rong, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing answered in unison.

"Haven't you eaten?" Ning Qiu asked again.

"Yes!"

This time, a resounding reply rang out in unison from the Holy Soul Village Ten Heroes.

"Zhuqing, you're new here. There are some rules I need to repeat. Once you get on the arena stage, you must wear a mask. Also, to conceal our identities and prevent our information from falling into the hands of interested parties, speak as little as possible on the stage. Better yet, don't speak at all. That way, we can avoid exposing our ages," Ning Qiu said sternly.

"Mm, I understand." Zhu Zhuqing nodded and accepted the mask Ning Qiu handed her, putting it on.

"Don't be discouraged, everyone. For two-on-two pairs and seven-on-seven team battles, if you need me, I can compete alongside you. That way, some of you can earn two points a day. If you maintain a winning streak, you'll receive additional points. Obtaining Silver Spirit badges within three months isn't impossible," Ning Qiu continued.

"Thank you, Ning LaoDa!" Cai Ji looked at Ning Qiu gratefully. As a Healing System Soul Master, she would have greater confidence in obtaining a Silver Spirit badge with Ning Qiu's help.

"Ning LaoDa, you're the best!" Xiang Yu reached out and draped an arm affectionately over Ning Qiu's shoulder.

"Zhuqing, why are you here?" Dai Mubai finally could not hold back any longer. He walked over to Zhu Zhuqing and greeted her.

"To become stronger." Zhu Zhuqing's tone was calm.

"Only for that?" Dai Mubai raised a brow and asked skeptically.

"Other than my desire to become stronger, I have no other wish in my heart." Zhu Zhuqing replied indifferently.

Bang

Suddenly, the room's door was brutally kicked open.

The newcomer was a Brawny Man nearly one meter ninety tall. One arm was wrapped around a woman whose height only reached his chest. The woman had red hair and somewhat sharp eyes, while her curvy figure was quite noteworthy.

"Wow, there are quite a few beauties here. Why are you all hiding your faces behind masks?" the Brawny Man asked with a smile.

The Brawny Man walked over to Zhu Zhuqing, who was closest to him.

"Get lost!" Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.

"Don't you know who I am? How dare you speak to me like that? Let me see what your face looks like beneath that mask." The Brawny Man's eyes flickered as he smilingly reached toward Zhu Zhuqing's mask.

Whoosh

Whoosh

Two sharp sounds of air being torn apart rang out. Dai Mubai had just extended his hand when he saw that someone had already seized the Brawny Man's hand first.

Dai Mubai looked toward the owner of that hand, and his gaze fell upon Ning Qiu.