Over the past half year of training, Zhang Xiaohe had changed the most. She had gone from being weak and panicking whenever something happened to being resolute and composed. The seven of them were no longer as restrained around one another as they had been at first, and they got along casually whenever they gathered together.
"It should be Sunset Forest. If we go to Star Dou Great Forest, we'll have a long journey ahead of us," Tie Li said.
With three Soul Emperors and an auxiliary-system Soul King, such a powerful lineup gave them far more options when choosing their third or fourth soul rings.
Like Tie Li, Jue Dun had come from a commoner background. He had joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy not only because he could receive a noble title after graduation, but also because he wanted the academy's help in obtaining soul rings of the optimal age.
After joining the academy's Second Team, he had received preferential access to resources. His choice of third soul ring would certainly suit his martial soul better.
Zhao Tianhe led the team away from Heaven Dou Plain first and settled in a nearby town, allowing everyone to get a good night's rest before entering Sunset Forest the following day.
They chose an inn, with one room for each student, while the four teachers gathered in a single room.
"So Teacher Qin Ming is from Shrek Academy. I only found out today."
"Teacher Qin Ming recommended Shrek Academy to the Education Committee and wants the academy to take them in. Whether it's Shrek Academy's teaching staff or Teacher Qin Ming's standing, the three committee members have no reason to refuse," Li Ji said.
As Heaven Dou Grade Teachers at the academy, they instinctively felt threatened by the sudden arrival of a