Strongest Soul King, Death God Envoy

Hearing this, the regular team members present silently exchanged glances. They all knew that something had gone wrong when Elder Xuan had led a team before.

Back then, a group of exceptionally talented inner court students had become separated from Elder Xuan and then killed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. However, of the twelve inner court students, only four survived in the end.

Still, in the eyes of these regular team members, that incident should have been an accident.

Moreover, Elder Xuan had felt immensely guilty over it and resigned from the Sea God Pavilion. If not for Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan kneeling outside the Sea God Pavilion for a long time, begging Elder Xuan to stay, he likely would no longer be a Sea God Pavilion Elder.

"With Elder Xuan leading the team, there naturally won't be any problems! I have faith in Elder Xuan." Dai Yueheng looked at Wang Yan and spoke softly.

In his view, a powerhouse like Elder Xuan could never possibly stumble in the same place twice. With Elder Xuan backing them up, the safety of this mission had undoubtedly increased greatly.

Elder Xuan was a Sea God Pavilion Elder, not an Evil Soul Master. How could he possibly make the same mistake again?

If Elder Xuan made that mistake again, Dai Yueheng would have to question his true identity. After all, if someone could bury a large number of talented inner court students twice, it was very likely not an accident. Even a true Evil Soul Master would find it difficult to achieve such a thing.

Of course, no matter how many thoughts Dai Yueheng had, he would not voice all of them in public. As the White Tiger Duke's son, he knew that the interests of the Duke's Mansion came first. Once certain words were spoken, they would offend people.

Ma Xiaotao nodded as well. With her hands on her hips, she said, "Everyone, rest assured. Elder Xuan is still reliable, and in truth, he won't even need to take action on this mission.

"Although Evil Soul Masters can fight above their rank, according to the information from the White Tiger Duke, our strength surpasses that of this bandit group. We will definitely return safely."

Bei Bei's expression was uncertain. He did not truly trust Elder Xuan. As Mu En's Great-Grandson, he knew Elder Xuan personally and naturally knew that Elder Xuan had certain flaws in his character.

Moreover, when he had once asked Zhang Lexuan why Elder Xuan, a Rank 98 powerhouse, could become separated from the inner court students, Zhang Lexuan, who had always told him everything, chose silence. Thus, even now, Bei Bei did not know why Xuan Zi had become separated from that group of inner court students.

However, this alone showed how unreliable Xuan Zi could be.

Thoughts churned through Bei Bei's mind. In any case, I need to be careful. Once this mission is done, we'll be participating in the Soul Duel Tournament. After the tournament ends, I'll return to the academy to see Xiao Ya.

"Mm. Good. Since everyone thinks this way, I'm relieved." Wang Yan smiled, then said, "All right, regular team members, begin your operation."

With that, the regular team members nodded and advanced into the cave.

"Teacher Wang, what about us?" Xu Sanshi asked.

"You?" Wang Yan sighed. "Wait here with me for a while. Evil Soul Masters may be evil, but they are powerful themselves and can usually fight above their rank. Your strength is far inferior to that of the regular team members. Once Dai Yueheng and the others clear out the powerful members of the Hand of Death Bandit Group, it will be time for you to show your skills."

These reserve team members were all participating in a supervisory mission for the first time. They were novices with no experience, so their safety naturally had to come first.

Thus, the reserve team members waited patiently. During this time, Xu Sanshi still chose to sidle up to Jiang Nannan and shower her with concern, but Jiang Nannan kept a cold face, seemingly extremely disgusted by his behavior.

Beside them, Bei Bei watched Xu Sanshi laboriously trying to please Jiang Nannan with great interest, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

A moment later.

"All right, let's move out," Wang Yan said. "With Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng's efficiency, we should be able to act now."

He then led the reserve team members onward.

"These damned Evil Soul Masters are simply inhuman!"

Gongyang Mo looked at the shriveled human skins hanging from the ceiling of the cave, anger immediately appearing on his face. As someone with a conscience, he instinctively loathed these Evil Soul Masters. After all, in order to increase their own strength, Evil Soul Masters could commit any atrocity!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Countless flaming meteors fell from above. This was Ma Xiaotao's Sixth Soul Skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower, and also her strongest offensive method at present.

Large numbers of Hand of Death Bandit Group members were set ablaze, immediately letting out miserable cries. However, Ma Xiaotao's title of Flame Berserker was not undeserved. The cries lasted only a moment before those people turned into corpses.

The other regular team members were also unleashing their respective soul skills. The bandit group members fell in rows like harvested wheat, while a thick smell of blood spread through the cave.

Looking at the bandit corpses on the ground, Yao Haoxuan sighed. "These bandits are so weak. Killing them takes no effort at all, just like killing chickens! I hope we can encounter stronger opponents in the Soul Duel Tournament. Otherwise, opponents at this level simply won't satisfy me!"

The Soul King Ling Luochen beside him glanced at Yao Haoxuan helplessly. "Stop standing there thinking about the Soul Duel Tournament. We came here to carry out a mission. Deal with these bandits quickly so our junior brothers and sisters can have an easier time."

"Got it!" Yao Haoxuan said with a smile.

With that, he continued slaughtering bandits. The bandits here were vicious criminals with countless lives on their hands. Killing one meant saving countless others, so Yao Haoxuan felt no psychological burden in killing them.

In the shadows.

The leader of the Hand of Death Bandit Group, the Death God Envoy, watched his subordinates being slaughtered. Hatred rose in his heart as thoughts churned through his mind. You bastards actually dare provoke me, the Death God Envoy!

Kill them. Keep killing. The more you kill, the more corpses there will be, and the greater the power of Corpse Explosion. The greater your losses will be soon enough!

"All right, we're here. Go clear out the remaining bandits." Wang Yan looked at the cave strewn with corpses, relief appearing on his face.

The more Dai Yueheng and the others killed, the safer this place would be. If the reserve team members only had to hunt down the remaining bandits, there should not be any major problems. Thus, his constantly tense nerves relaxed slightly.

At his words, the reserve team members charged at the remaining bandits. As they moved, the surviving bandits were killed one after another.

At that moment, a shrill voice rang out. "You dare oppose me, the Death God Envoy? You must be tired of living. Obediently become my corpse slaves!"

The corpses in the cave began glowing red and swelling, and deafening explosions rang out.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The corpses exploded in rapid succession, flesh and blood flying everywhere as the entire cave nearly collapsed.

Outside the cave, Xuan Zi, who had been drinking, abruptly changed expression. "Not good!"