Capture Xu Jiawei Alive!

The group headed toward the tunnel exit, their dense footsteps beating like drums, as though they were treading on the tips of their hearts, making the atmosphere around them feel increasingly oppressive.

An hour later, they emerged from the tunnel into a forest. The golden-red afterglow pierced through layer upon layer of branches and leaves, leaving patches of light of varying sizes on the ground.

Faint bird cries, sharp enough to pierce clouds and split stone, drifted over from afar.

Several consorts were visibly frightened, panic on their faces as they looked toward Xu Jiawei.

"Your Majesty, where is this place?"

"Your Majesty, I feel that this place seems rather dangerous!"

Xu Jiawei lowered his eyes and said, "This is the Star Dou Great Forest, adjacent to Shrek City. Since this is only the outer region of the forest, it cannot really be considered dangerous. The soul beasts in the outer region are weak and no match for us, unless our luck is exceptionally bad and we encounter a ferocious beast from the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest coming out to hunt. However, such a thing is impossible, so there is no need for you to worry about your safety."

Upon hearing this, many people finally relaxed.

Even the panic on the consorts' faces quickly vanished. The reason was simple: even though they were fleeing, Xu Jiawei was still the ruler of a nation, so powerful experts naturally protected him.

Even if a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast suddenly appeared, there would be no need to worry.

"Your Majesty, now that we have left Star Luo City, why not rest for a while before continuing? The tunnel was long and winding, and the journey has taken a great deal of time. Many people are already exhausted," an elderly minister