Heavenly Water Team?

A cyan-white stream of light tore through the night sky, moving with such velocity that it dragged a long, black-and-white trail of light behind it.

Xiao Yu pushed his Spirit Wind Wings to their absolute limit, each beat of his wings whipping up turbulent currents that propelled him toward the Sunset Forest like an arrow released from a bow.

The wind whistled in his ears as the vast territory of the Heaven Dou Empire blurred rapidly beneath him.

The lights of towns looked like scattered stars, while the expansive fields and rolling mountain ranges traced deep, dark silhouettes under the moonlight.

But Xiao Yu had no heart to admire the magnificent night view; the painful cry of Yu Yi when his wing was pierced, the blood that had gushed out, and the gruesome wounds on Yu Er and Yu San burned in his mind like a brand.

Must be fast! Alarm bells rang in Xiao Yu's heart.

He estimated the distance and speed; the Sunset Forest was located east of Heaven Dou City, while the Royal Forest was to the southwest. Flying at full speed, he should be able to reach the outer perimeter by that afternoon.

The night was as dark as ink, and the stars stretched into thin lines due to his high-speed movement.

Xiao Yu's massive body wove through the clouds, his holy feathers shimmering with deep black-and-white starlight, appearing mysterious and lonely under the moon.

Occasionally, the roars of powerful soul beasts or the campfires of soul master teams drifted up from below, but he steered clear of them all.

At this moment, any unnecessary entanglement was a waste of precious time.

As time passed, the eastern horizon began to pale with the first light of dawn.

Having traveled all night, and considering that Xiao Yu had already exhausted a great deal of mental energy in the previous battle, the continuous high-speed flight was a significant drain, even for him.

Gradually, Xiao Yu's speed dropped, but he did not land. As the Wing-Type Elf King, the wind in the air would naturally help him alleviate his fatigue, though it would take some time.

Therefore, Xiao Yu was currently gliding through the air, which saved a great deal of stamina without hindering his subsequent actions.

Glancing at his refreshed Daily Tasks, Xiao Yu had no heart to complete them at the moment.

Afternoon, above the outer perimeter of the Sunset Forest.

Xiao Yu restrained most of his aura, his massive body quietly gliding into the outer reaches of the Sunset Forest.

The high-speed travel had consumed a massive amount of energy; he needed a brief rest and to confirm his direction.

The exact location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well required careful searching, and Dugu Bo's poison array was an immense threat; he had to maintain his peak state.

He chose to land on the edge of a relatively open forest clearing near a stream.

The currents stirred by his massive wings bent the surrounding shrubs, and his holy feathers shimmered with deep black-and-white starlight in the morning sun, their edges seemingly slicing through the light.

He scanned his surroundings vigilantly, and only after confirming there were no powerful soul beasts or human auras did he relax slightly. He lowered his head to preen his slightly ruffled feathers with his beak, while feeling the faint, stinging pain from the graze left by Aoris's soul skill at the base of his left wing.

The wound was not deep, but it had failed to heal completely during the long-distance dash.

Just then, the sound of a girl's voice, deliberately lowered but still clear, drifted over with the wind, accompanied by the babbling of the stream.

"Big sister, we've been wandering here for two days already. Can we really find a fourth soul ring suitable for me? The trail of that 'Ice Crystal Spirit Salamander' is just too hard to find." A crisp, lively voice with a hint of spoiled innocence rang out.

"Yue'er, be patient. Soul beasts with ice attributes and the right age are rare to begin with. Finding clues of an 'Ice Crystal Spirit Salamander' in the outer Sunset Forest is already a stroke of luck." Another voice replied, cold and steady.

Xiao Yu's movements froze instantly, his sharp eagle eyes locking onto the source of the sound through the gaps in the foliage.

Across the stream, about ten meters away, a team composed entirely of young women was resting.

They wore uniform, form-fitting outfits dominated by water-blue and white, with a unique emblem of intertwined snowflakes and flowing water embroidered on their chests—the mark of Skywater Academy.

Leading them were two girls with vastly different temperaments.

One was tall with cascading ice-blue hair, a peerlessly beautiful face, and eyes as calm as water, radiating a faint chill—this was the captain, Shui Bing'er.

The other appeared dainty and lively, with short light-blue hair and bright, spirited eyes that held a hint of playfulness—this was the vice-captain, Shui Yue'er.

Behind them, several other young and beautiful Skywater Academy members were vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Skywater Team? Following the memories in his mind, Xiao Yu quickly identified them.

Thinking of their conversation just now, it seemed they were here to hunt for Shui Yue'er's fourth soul ring.

Since there were people here, it wouldn't be easy to rest; he should leave.

He adjusted his posture slightly, preparing to flap his wings and take flight, trying his best not to startle them.

However, the moment he moved, Shui Yue'er's spirited eyes happened to sweep across the bush where Xiao Yu was hiding.

"Eh?" Shui Yue'er let out a soft exclamation, pointing her finger toward Xiao Yu's direction. "Big sister, look! What is that? Such... such a beautiful bird!"

Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn over.

When they saw Xiao Yu clearly, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

In the faint morning light, the massive figure stood silently. Holy, flawless feathers covered his entire body, yet their edges flowed with deep, night-sky black and brilliant, star-like white light, as if he were draped in a miniature universe.

His massive Spirit Wind Wings hung naturally, their lines fluid and full of power, and every slight breath he took caused the surrounding air to form tiny vortices.

Those sharp eyes, like the purest sapphires, were currently looking back at them calmly, carrying an indifference and nobility that looked down upon all living things.

"Heavens... what kind of soul beast is this? I've never seen such a... such a..." one member muttered, unable to find the right words.

"Such a strong aura... although I don't feel any obvious hostility, it is definitely not weak." Another member subconsciously summoned her martial soul, her expression grave.

A flash of amazement crossed Shui Bing'er's ice-blue eyes, but it was quickly replaced by vigilance and gravity.

She stepped forward quickly, subtly shielding her sister behind her, and whispered, "Everyone, be on guard! Do not act rashly! This soul beast... is very unusual; it has never been recorded in books. It seems to be just passing by, do not provoke it!"

She felt the restrained yet majestic pressure emanating from Xiao Yu, as well as a near-divine nobility that did not belong to an ordinary soul beast.

One should never provoke such an unknown and powerful existence if it could be avoided.

Xiao Yu sighed internally, Troublesome, but he maintained that calm indifference on the surface.

He ignored Shui Yue'er's curious and slightly infatuated gaze, and he also ignored the tense, defensive postures of the other members.

He slowly spread his pair of massive Spirit Wind Wings.