"Enough. That's it!"
Just as Ao Yin was about to teach Zhu Zhuqing a lesson, Zhao Wuji arrived and interrupted them.
Seeing this, a trace of satisfaction flashed through Zhao Wuji's eyes.
Even a student like Zhu Zhuqing, who had always been solitary and taciturn, had begun actively seeking breakthroughs and training hard.
Every child at Shrek was growing.
In terms of talent, Zhu Zhuqing was not among the very best.
But when it came to diligence, tenacity, and sheer desperation, she was absolutely among the top at Shrek.
Talent was certainly important, but perseverance was what truly allowed the strong to go far.
Zhao Wuji nodded in satisfaction, but it was time to depart, so he interrupted the two who were still fiercely fighting.
Although Ao Yin and Zhu Zhuqing both felt they had not had enough, they could only stop and follow the arrangements first.
Zhao Wuji spoke solemnly.
"Everyone assemble. Prepare to depart! Our destination—the Star Dou Great Forest!"
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison.
After Zhao Wuji confirmed the destination, he set off ahead of them.
Dai Mubai led the group from there.
By evening, they finally arrived at a hunters' village on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The village was not large, yet it was bustling with people.
"We'll rest here for the night first."
Dai Mubai said calmly, "Get plenty of rest. Tomorrow, we'll enter the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt spirit beasts."
Xiao Wu looked around in confusion. "This place is so remote. Why are there so many people here?"
Dai Mubai smiled faintly. "That's normal."
"Many Soul Masters enter the Star Dou Great Forest year-round, with the same goal as us: hunting spirit beasts and obtaining soul rings. But this place is remote, so everyone comes here to