Heading to the Star Dou Great Forest

"Alright, you'll be coming along on today's trip to the Star Dou Great Forest as well. Consider it a form of training."

After Flender finished speaking to Dai Mubai, he turned his head to look at Oscar.

"Little Ao, we're leaving at noon today. Do you have any thoughts on your next Spirit Ring?"

Oscar shoveled a few mouthfuls of food into his mouth casually, then pondered for a moment.

"My first spirit skill is a recovery-type skill. It covers spirit power, injuries, fatigue, pain, and hunger, but it cannot restore vitality. For my second spirit skill, I want one that can restore vitality."

Although Flender was a bit puzzled, he didn't ask any further questions. After all, since this child possessed an understanding of martial spirits that surpassed even Grandmaster, he surely had his own reasons.

The truth was indeed as he thought. Although Oscar possessed the powerful recovery-type skill, Recovery Sausage, the problem lay in the Feng Hou Qi Gate.

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley followed a traceable pattern; manipulating the Feng Hou Qi Gate to reverse the four disks of creation and destruction came at a price!

When he used the Feng Hou Qi Gate, he also affected the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley within the formation disk; the 'wind' around him was chaotic!

It was as if a sinister wind was blowing against the back of his head, and his vitality was being continuously drained away by this cold draft.

Although the small-scale layout of the Feng Hou Qi Gate itself was fine and didn't possess the massive scale of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley—meaning it wouldn't kill him—the issue remained.

With the twenty-four solar terms jumping directly from Great Heat to Great Cold, and then skipping to Lesser Heat, he was only a mortal of flesh and blood.

With the small-scale layout constantly alternating between cold and heat, if he didn't develop a fever, who would? If he didn't break out in a rash, who would?

As long as he continued to defy the laws of nature by manipulating the four disks, more and more hidden ailments would accumulate in his body.

Furthermore, every time he used a technique within the small-scale layout of the Feng Hou Qi Gate, it consumed the body's energy—what was known as Qi, or in this world, spirit power!

Once that energy was over-consumed, the toll on his body was immense!

It was equivalent to burning his own vital essence every time he used it!

Especially when he supplemented it with his other two techniques—Turtle Fly Body and Chaos Gold Lock—the consumption would reach its peak!

Back when he was cracking down on an Evil Soul Master organization in Soto City, he had already accumulated a pile of health issues.

Without a source of vitality to replenish him, if he kept using the Feng Hou Qi Gate like this, he would eventually end up sacrificing his own life for his path!

Thinking of this, Oscar looked at Flender.

"Dean, my first spirit ring was hunted in the Soul Hunting Forest, and I've never been to the Star Dou Great Forest. Could you tell me what I need to be careful about there?"

Flender nodded slightly and said to Oscar.

"The Star Dou Great Forest is a good place. It is the cradle of spirit beasts and the favorite destination for powerful spirit masters."

Ma Hongjun frowned slightly from the side and asked.

"Then why haven't we gone to the Star Dou Great Forest before? With you and Teacher Zhao Wuji there, we shouldn't encounter any danger, right?"

Flender ruffled Ma Hongjun's hair, his hawk-like eyes seemingly lost in memory.

"Don't compare the Star Dou Great Forest to the Soul Hunting Forest you've been to. In front of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Soul Hunting Forest isn't even worth a fart.

It's hard to even find a thousand-year spirit beast there!

Only spirit scholars and spirit masters of that level go there.

The Star Dou Great Forest is a massive, primeval forest with complex terrain, including wetlands, swamps, and more.

The spirit beasts there are also terrifyingly powerful. The closer you get to the center of the forest, the stronger the spirit beasts become; there are even hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts inside!

Although any spirit master can find the most suitable spirit ring there if they have enough strength and good luck, it is also the most dangerous place. Countless spirit masters have become fertilizer for the trees in the Star Dou Great Forest.

If it weren't for the fact that it's hard to find a suitable spirit beast for Little Ao's second spirit ring in the Soul Hunting Forest, we would never drag a group of teachers along to take you on such an adventure.

At the same time, this is a chance for you to see the world. Mubai, you should come along this time as well."

Dai Mubai's eyes lit up. Even with the comprehensive records of spirit beasts held by the Star Luo Empire's royal family, they were merely based on hand-drawn illustrations and written descriptions, which were vastly different from seeing them in person.

He had passed through the outer edges of the Star Dou Great Forest before and had seen many spirit beasts along the way, but unfortunately, he hadn't had the time to learn about them.

"Then I'll hurry back to prepare."

Dai Mubai finished his breakfast quickly and ran toward the dormitory.

The group didn't have much to prepare in the span of a single morning.

When the sun was at its hottest, they had already gathered on the playground. By this time, the four teachers—Flender, Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, and Shao Xin—had all arrived.

Only Lu Qibin, who possessed the Star Luo Chess martial spirit, did not come; he was likely left behind to guard the school.

The four teachers all looked very serious, even Shao Xin, who was usually all smiles.

Normally, they wouldn't need to be this cautious just to take three children to the outer edges of the Star Dou Great Forest.

But this time, they would likely be staying in the Star Dou Great Forest for a long time to help Oscar accumulate some knowledge about spirit beasts.

In that godforsaken place, a single moment of carelessness could lead to an accident!

"Everyone is here, so let's get going."

Flender swept his gaze over the three youths and nodded slightly.

It had to be said that the quality of these three children was very high; one could even say they far surpassed all previous students!

"The Star Dou Great Forest is not a place to mess around. You are all young and, relatively speaking, lack experience.

For this operation, you must follow orders and not run off on your own, understand?"

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun turned their heads slightly to glance at Oscar.

Oscar nodded at Flender, then looked at Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, his expression turning serious.

"Fatty, and Mubai, you two are both Spirit Masters with great talent, and you both have your pride.

But just as the Dean said, the Star Dou Great Forest is not a place to mess around; you both need to be careful."

Ma Hongjun naturally didn't say anything; he had grown up in Shrek Academy, and he had only looked at his senior brother out of habit.

Although Dai Mubai didn't speak either, his brows furrowed slightly.

He had ventured out from the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest before, and he couldn't help but feel that these teachers from Shrek Academy were... making a mountain out of a molehill.

Flender naturally saw this; after all, Dai Mubai was born into the Star Luo royal family, so it was normal for him to look down on Shrek.

Besides... this child had only joined Shrek a day ago.

Thinking of this, he looked at the other three teachers.

"Zhao Wuji, take the lead. Shao Xin, you stay in the center of the formation to look after these three little ones. Li Yusong, you bring up the rear.

I will be responsible for observing the surroundings and providing support. Once we enter the forest, everyone must maintain this formation and stay alert at all times. Let's move out."

Oscar calmly led Ma Hongjun into the center of the formation, and Dai Mubai followed.

The three of them were not stupid; as teachers of Shrek Academy, they had naturally coordinated many times before, and the specific instructions were meant for them to hear.

It was to make them take this operation seriously!

The group of seven walked out of the academy. Naturally, there were no carriages here, so as soon as they left the academy, everyone began to run forward.