After returning to Shrek Academy, Su Xiao and the others told Yu Xiaogang and Flender about Tina's situation, so they first helped her undergo Martial Soul Awakening.
The results of the Martial Soul Awakening came quickly. Tina's Martial Soul was the Moon Shadow Cat, a Beast Martial Soul of the agility-attack type just like Zhu Zhuqing's. She also possessed level-six Innate Soul Power, enough for her to become a Soul Master.
"Under normal circumstances, Tina should attend a junior academy. But given her special situation, I'll assign a female teacher to guide her cultivation individually.
"Next, you little monsters should focus on preparing for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition!" Flender said.
Over the following days, Tang San and the others all reached level forty thanks to the remaining medicinal power from the immortal herbs they had consumed. Only Xiao Wu, who had not taken the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, remained at the Soul Elder realm.
"Gather at Shrek's gates tomorrow," Yu Xiaogang informed them.
Early the next morning, aside from Tailong, the other ten participants in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition had all arrived.
Flender announced, "Xiaogang and I have decided that, for this soul beast hunt, we will continue to uphold the principle of teachers not taking action. This will also be your final trial before the competition begins, and it will be a good opportunity to test your teamwork."
The group exchanged smiles and nodded in agreement.
"Good. We depart now. Our destination: Sunset Forest." Yu Xiaogang pointed beyond Heaven Dou City.
Su Xiao and Tang San were very familiar with that name, because Dugu Bo's Herb Garden was located there. He had once warned them that it was filled with large numbers of soul beasts over a thousand years old. It truly was an excellent place