Under the guidance of the two deans of the Soul Tool Department and Fan Yu, He Caitou's cultivation of Soul Tools advanced by leaps and bounds.
Others, such as Xu Shishi and Dai Huabin, had also improved in their own ways.
Only Xuan Zi, who had taken a heavy blow, was still groaning as he recuperated in Sea God Pavilion.
Just as Shrek Academy was enjoying a period of peace and tranquility, a group of uninvited guests had already launched a stealthy attack.
Inside a hotel in Shrek City.
More than a dozen masked figures clad in black gathered together, vaguely centered around one person.
"Our primary task this time is to bring the Saintess back to the Holy Cult. If possible, bring back those people rumored to have appeared at the Soul Fighting Tournament as well. Do not do anything unnecessary."
"According to the intelligence we gathered, Shrek Academy was struck by two unknown forces in succession some time ago. That Taotie Douluo has yet to recover from his severe injuries. This is the perfect opportunity to take the Saintess away."
"Did you bring the Platform of God Conferment?"
"We did," one of them replied.
"Very good. Guard the Platform of God Conferment well. The Cult Leader specially prepared it for the Saintess and even granted us permission to carry it directly. Do not disappoint the Cult Leader's expectations!"
"Yes!"
"Good. With the secret method bestowed by the Cult Leader, our actions will not be easily discovered. I'll repeat this once more: do not do anything unnecessary. The Holy Emperor will bless us."
"May the Holy Emperor live ten thousand years!" the others shouted their slogan in unison.
"Good. Act according to the plan!"
The black-robed figures vanished from where they stood, as though nothing had ever appeared there.