The current state of affairs on the continent had arisen not only from internal factors within the two great empires, but more importantly from the covert interference of several great soul master families and Spirit Hall. After all, how could a vast, unified empire allow forces that threatened its ruling position to continue existing?
To reach Heaven Dou City, the group from Shrek Academy first had to leave Balak Kingdom, then cross the entirety of Silves Kingdom north of Barak before entering the imperial capital region of the Heaven Dou Empire. Further east lay the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial capital. The journey was long, nearly two thousand li in total. This showed just how vast the Heaven Dou Empire's territory was.
Among the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai, Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all possessed Soul Tools for storage. Most of the teachers had similar items as well. Thus, they did not need to worry about carrying supplies while traveling. Before setting out, they placed the purchased food and prepared water into their Soul Tools. Even without resupplying along the way, the food and water would last them ten days.
"Alright, little monsters. You've rested for two months. Starting now, we'll pick up the pace. Every one of you must keep up with me, or else... heh heh." Flender seemed to have returned to his old self, a crafty glint in his eyes. One hand grabbed Master's arm, and the moment he finished speaking, he sprang forward.
Naturally, Flender would not travel at full speed. Led by Zhao Wuji, the academy teachers spread out and followed at his sides.
The Shrek Seven Devils exchanged looks and immediately broke into a run. They did not even mind weighted running, so why would ordinary running concern them? They did not