Ambush

The journey from Heaven Dou City to Spirit City was extremely long, nearly three thousand kilometers. Even traveling day and night, the group would need almost half a month to arrive.

After leaving the prosperous Heaven Dou City and heading south, the land was basically desolate apart from the areas surrounding a few cities.

"Clop!" "Clop!"

Amid the continuous sound of hoofbeats, a massive procession of over a thousand people galloped south along the official road. The Soul Master Tournament was of great importance. Though Xue Ye could not accompany them personally, he had sent the Empire's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, along with them, showing just how seriously the royal family regarded the matter.

Moreover, the Empire had taken care of every academy. Each academy had been assigned a luxurious carriage, each one like a small house. They were also fitted with shock-absorbing soul tool systems to ensure the students remained in peak condition, allowing them to perform perfectly in the final rounds.

After all, the Soul Master Tournament was not merely Heaven Dou Empire's affair. Its sworn rival, the Star Luo Empire, would also compete in the finals, and even Spirit Hall, the sacred land of the continent's soul masters, had a directly affiliated team in the competition.

If any one of the three powers took first place in this tournament, its reputation would soar explosively. After all, young soul masters were the future of the soul master world.

Inside Shrek Academy's carriage, the Master was explaining the final precautions. Even while racing forward at high speed, the carriage only swayed slightly; one would not notice it without paying close attention.

"Although your strength is outstanding, your age is ultimately a disadvantage. If this were the next tournament five years from now, I could guarantee that, with your strength