Wu Yun Douluo took a Black Jade Pendant from his sleeve. It was the Communication Soul Tool Zhongli Wu had given him, paired with the one in Blood Maiden's possession.
He could sense Blood Maiden's life force. It was steady and normal; she had not encountered any danger.
She was inside that academy, still alive and not yet exposed.
But he could not wait much longer.
The Cult Master had sent him not only to protect the Holy Maiden, but also to uncover the true nature of Martial Soul Academy.
He could not simply stand there doing nothing and wait ten days or half a month.
He had to act, even if it meant taking a risk.
"Offering Elder Wu Yun, are you planning to..." another eight-ring Soul Douluo asked cautiously.
Wu Yun Douluo returned the Black Jade Pendant to his sleeve, turned around, and looked at the three men behind him. "Tonight, I will investigate Martial Soul Academy."
The three followers' expressions changed at once.
"Offering Elder, that is far too dangerous!" the seven-ring Soul Saint blurted out. "Martial Soul Academy has a Limit Douluo and several Titled Douluo. If you are discovered..."
"I will not be discovered." Wu Yun Douluo's voice remained calm. "My Martial Soul is the Dark Night Demon Crow, naturally skilled at concealment.
"Even a Limit Douluo will not discover me as long as I do not release my Martial Soul or reveal any weakness."
"But what if you are?" the Soul Saint persisted.
"If I am discovered..." Wu Yun Douluo paused, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly into a smile uglier than a grimace. "Then I run.
"If I cannot run, I fight for my life.
"If I cannot win, I accept my fate."
"Offering Elder!"
"Say no more." Wu Yun Douluo raised