Before dawn had fully broken the next day, five people were already standing before the Sea God Pavilion.
Limit Douluo Mu En stood at the very front. Dressed in a loose, plain-colored robe, his back was as straight as a towering pine, and a faint Radiant Holy Dragon aura naturally emanated from him. He commanded respect without anger.
Level ninety-eight Xuan Zi stood to Mu En's left, gripping a purple-red wine gourd in his right hand and eternally holding a roasted chicken leg in his left, taking a bite of meat and a gulp of wine.
The remaining three were Elder Song, rank ninety-seven; Elder Lin, rank ninety-six; and Elder Zhuang, rank ninety-five. Together with Mu En, Xuan Zi, and Yan Jingzhe, this was the strongest lineup Shrek Academy could assemble.
Yan Jingzhe stood before the elders with Huo Yuhao and said, "Teacher, esteemed Pavilion Elders, I'll have to trouble you."
"Haha, it's no trouble. Since this concerns improving the hostile relationship between humans and Soul Beasts, Shrek will naturally offer its full support," Mu En said with a hearty laugh. The other elders nodded as well.
"Then let's go. Our destination is the Lake of Life in the Great Star Dou Forest." Yan Jingzhe nodded, then took Huo Yuhao into the air and flew toward the Great Star Dou Forest.
The other five swiftly followed.
No one said much along the way. Yan Jingzhe flew at the front to lead the way, with Mu En slightly behind him to one side. The other elders followed in a spread formation, while Huo Yuhao was positioned in the middle. It was his first time traveling with such an imposing group, and he felt both nervous and inexplicably excited.
After flying for over two hours, a dark green line appeared along the