Wang Nan's two Inspection Missions had both gone smoothly.
Even Soul Masters of the same Soul Power Level were far weaker than Shrek Academy disciples, let alone when the latter's Soul Power Level surpassed their opponents'.
On the way back, Wang Nan took advantage of a rest break to tell Zhang Lexuan about what he had discovered in Lingdou City.
"What's your judgment?" Zhang Lexuan asked after hearing him out.
"I can't be completely certain, but the most likely possibility is that the Boss's hometown really is conducting some sort of ritual."
"Alright. I'll report it to the academy and have them investigate." Zhang Lexuan looked Wang Nan in the eyes as she spoke seriously.
A moment later, Zhang Lexuan stood up.
"Alright, get ready to move out. Xiaotao, switch positions with Wang Nan. You'll take the right side of the formation. Wang Nan and I will be at the front."
Everyone looked at Zhang Lexuan, somewhat confused.
"In four years, you will represent Shrek Academy in the Soul Fighting Competition." Seeing their puzzled expressions, Zhang Lexuan patiently explained, "For a team to fully bring out its strength, it needs a Captain to step forward and direct the battle."
Zhang Lexuan did not say the rest aloud, but everyone else understood.
At first, Zhang Lexuan had brought Ma Xiaotao along as a prospective Captain. In fact, choosing the person with the highest Soul Power Level as Captain was the choice most teams made, since it also made it easier for the others to accept the decision.
However, after this Inspection Mission, Zhang Lexuan had found Ma Xiaotao to be somewhat impulsive. Wang Nan, on the other hand, was younger but never got carried away in battle. He acted decisively while maintaining a constant vigilance. This caution, greater than that of