The temporarily established tactical seminar was held in the largest vacant dormitory at the academy.
The so-called classroom was actually just a large communal sleeping area. Seven or eight uneven wooden beds had been pushed into the corners, clearing an open space in the middle.
The air carried a faint smell of dust and moldy wood. Sunlight slanted in through the only window, countless specks of dust dancing in the beam.
The Shrek Seven Devils, along with Han Yuchen, sat on the floor in a circle.
Standing before them, in front of a battered blackboard, was Master, Yu Xiaogang.
He held a pointer and indicated a hand-drawn map of soul beast distribution hanging on the board.
His expression was as stern as ever, like a slab of cured meat dried for three hundred years.
"On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, there are many kinds of soul beasts, though their cultivation years are generally low."
Master's voice was low, carrying a theorist's rigor.
"Our primary objective is to hunt a suitable Third Spirit Ring for Oscar. According to my research, the most suitable choice for him is the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent."
"The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent is extremely fast and mild-tempered, with simple methods of attack. It mainly relies on its venomous fangs. However, its crest is the bane of all poisons and is itself a precious medicinal ingredient. More importantly, the Spirit Ring it produces after death has a high chance of granting a flight-type soul skill. For a Food System Soul Master, that would be a qualitative improvement in survival ability."
He began explaining conventional team tactics.
"When the time comes, Dai Mubai, as an Assault System Battle Soul Master, you must stand at the very front. Activate both your First Soul Skill, 'White Tiger Body Protection