Star Dou Great Forest

Shrek Academy!

A great many things had happened yesterday, and after experiencing them, everyone at Shrek spent a restless night, unable to sleep.

The next morning, as sunlight once again spilled down, figures arrived one after another at the square of Shrek Academy.

Once everyone had gathered, Dai Mubai was the only one absent. His injuries were extremely severe. Although he had awakened after Tang San treated him, he was still bedridden. Worse still was the trauma to his mind; his eyes alternated between venomous resentment and numbness.

Because of what had happened last night, everyone present was still somewhat distracted. Seeing this, Oscar cheerfully announced his breakthrough:

"Dean, everyone, I have good news for you. After my diligent cultivation last night, my Soul Power has already broken through to level thirty. Once I absorb a Spirit Ring, I'll become a Three-Ring Soul Grandmaster."

This was indeed good news, immediately drawing everyone's attention as they congratulated him.

Flender was delighted. Looking at him, he said loudly:

"Excellent, Oscar. A food-type Spirit Master breaking through to level thirty at fourteen—there are few across the entire continent who could do better than you. Today's training was originally going to remain running and practical combat."

"But now, it has changed. Teacher Zhao will lead the team, and all of you will head to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt the Spirit Beast Oscar needs for his Third Spirit Ring. This will be extremely important wilderness survival training, and in the danger-filled Star Dou Great Forest at that. I believe all of you will grow tremendously."

Oscar was also thrilled. He was about to become a Three-Ring Soul Grandmaster, but beneath his smile was an unconcealable sadness. He had been deeply affected by what happened last night, which was why he had cultivated so frantically. He had not expected to break through so smoothly.

At that moment, a faint sound of wind rose. With his sharp eyes and ears, Flender immediately noticed Chen Yuan and Ning Rongrong arriving on a Flying Sword. He was slightly taken aback, unable to understand why they had returned.

It was not only Flender. The others soon noticed as well and all turned their gazes toward them. Under everyone's watchful eyes, Chen Yuan brought Ning Rongrong down from the Flying Sword.

Chen Yuan then withdrew his Martial Soul, while Ning Rongrong stepped forward with an adorably sweet smile and said:

"Dean, I'm late. I haven't missed today's training, have I?"

Flender was somewhat bewildered. He had thought that a young lady like Ning Rongrong would not return to Shrek Academy, yet she had come back. She had been admitted through the proper examination and had paid her tuition. As long as she had not withdrawn, she was still part of the academy.

In the end, Flender could only say stiffly:

"Rongrong, I'm very glad you came back. But regarding what happened last night, I hope it will not happen again. If there are conflicts between classmates, you can come to me. Settling things privately like this will inevitably hurt everyone's harmony."

Chen Yuan had already beaten Dai Mubai half to death, and Ning Rongrong had vented her anger. Thus, she replied with a beaming smile:

"Dean, you're right. Both sides had their problems. This sort of thing won't happen again."

Flender inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Yuan was simply too terrifying. Dai Mubai, the strongest among his students, had been beaten half to death. If someone else made Ning Rongrong angry, would all his students have to be beaten up?

Then Flender said:

"That's good. You are all classmates, so don't harm the harmony between you. Today's lesson has been changed. Oscar has broken through to level thirty Soul Power, so we will all head to the Star Dou Great Forest to help him hunt the Spirit Beast he needs for his Third Spirit Ring. This is wilderness survival training."

Ning Rongrong was somewhat surprised. She then looked at Oscar and said with a smile:

"Oscar, congratulations. As a food-type Support Spirit Master, it's amazing that you can cultivate so quickly. You're really impressive."

Even though he knew there was no possibility between them, Oscar's heart still stirred when he saw Ning Rongrong's sweet smile. He scratched his head and grinned.

"Rongrong, thank you for the compliment. I'm not that impressive, hehe..."

A little smile made him bloom with delight, and Ning Rongrong thought even less of him because of it.

While Ning Rongrong spoke with Flender, the others were all watching Chen Yuan.

Tang San wanted to step forward, but he seemed to have some reservations. Yesterday, he had been extremely wary of Chen Yuan, but after hearing news about the Clear Sky Sect and the Clear Sky Hammer from him, he had developed the intention of befriending him. He wanted to learn more from Chen Yuan.

However, he did not understand Chen Yuan's temperament, so he did not rashly approach him. After all, Chen Yuan had only beaten Dai Mubai up yesterday, and Dai Mubai truly had been in the wrong for speaking to a girl in such vicious language.

Xiao Wu hid behind Tang San, seeming unwilling to have contact with Chen Yuan. She was not afraid of Chen Yuan, but of Chen Xin behind him. He was a Titled Douluo. If she encountered him, he would certainly discover her true identity.

She knew how great a temptation her identity was to human Spirit Masters. A hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast, its Spirit Ring, and its Spirit Bone were all priceless treasures. Moreover, she still did not have the ability to protect herself.

Ma Hongjun was somewhat timid. He usually got along exceptionally well with Dai Mubai, and they had the closest relationship, so he felt indignant on Dai Mubai's behalf. However, he did not dare show it. Whether it was Chen Yuan's own strength or the Teacher behind Chen Yuan, neither was someone he could afford to provoke.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Chen Yuan with great curiosity in her eyes. Chen Yuan had beaten Dai Mubai, and although she had not been there yesterday, she had later seen the gravely injured Dai Mubai. As his nominal fiancée, not only was she not angry, she actually felt relieved. Dai Mubai had simply disappointed her too much.

Chen Yuan was quite delighted. They were going to the Star Dou Great Forest, which meant he might have a chance to find that Man Faced Demon Spider Spirit Beast that had surpassed its limit. Although the appearance of an External Soul Bone was an extremely low-probability event, the Man Faced Demon Spider Spirit Beast that had appeared in the original story should have a very high chance of producing an External Soul Bone.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong turned and ran to Chen Yuan's side, hugging one of his arms as she introduced him to everyone:

"This is Brother Chen Yuan. You all saw him yesterday. He and I grew up together, and he came this time to protect me as well. Dean, since we're going to the Star Dou Great Forest, let him come with me too."

Chen Yuan smiled faintly and said:

"I'll do my part as well. I definitely won't hold anyone back."

Flender had no objections. Dai Mubai was still lying in bed, and with Chen Yuan joining them, his formidable strength would instead make hunting Spirit Beasts easier.

Flender nodded and said:

"Welcome, Chen Yuan. Your strength is obvious to all. Once we reach the Star Dou Great Forest, I'll have to trouble you to protect them."

Ning Rongrong was delighted to hear Flender agree, so she introduced everyone to Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan smiled and nodded in greeting.

He was introduced to Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar one by one. When it came to Oscar last, it was as though he heard the sound of his heart shattering all over again.

At the same time, Flender called Zhao Wuji over and explained the situation.

A moment later, Zhao Wuji appeared, bruised and swollen but looking perfectly normal. With a wave of his large hand, he said:

"Set off! Star Dou Great Forest!"