After two days of trekking, the Shrek Academy group finally arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.
As the border between the two great empires and one of the three major Soul Beast habitats, the Star Dou Forest covered an area nearly equal to that of the Haagen-Dazs Kingdom.
Looking out, ancient trees towered overhead, vines coiled like pythons, and the air was filled with the damp scent of grass, wood, and soil, faintly mixed with a trace of animal musk.
"Stay alert!"
Flender's voice rang beside them. "From this moment on, we have entered Soul Beast territory. Any rustle in the wind could mean danger."
"Same old formation. Teacher Zhao takes the lead, I'll guard the rear, and the support Soul Masters stay in the middle. Hold formation and don't run around."
"One more thing: don't attack Soul Beasts recklessly, especially weaker ones. Doing so could very likely provoke retaliation from an entire Soul Beast pack. Understand?"
These were all common sense from textbooks, so naturally everyone knew them.
"Alright, keep moving!"
The ten of them entered the Star Dou Forest one after another.
Among them, Jiang Chen and Tang San were both entering for the first time and were deeply curious about everything here.
Compared to the Star Dou Forest, the Soul Hunting Forest was like a backyard beside untamed wilderness.
The moment they entered the outer region, the light around them abruptly dimmed.
The crowns of the towering ancient trees intertwined into an impenetrable roof, allowing only a few scattered spots of light through.
Beneath their feet lay humus that had accumulated for countless years. It felt soft and springy underfoot, and every so often they could hear a crisp crack.
Moreover, they encountered Soul Beasts every short distance. Though their cultivation years were low,