Star Dou's Edge, the Golden Generation Takes Shape!

The morning mist had yet to disperse when Spirit Hall's massive bronze gates slowly opened with a heavy rumble.

Four figures set out along the morning road, heading toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

Gu Changsheng walked at the front, holding a yellowed map in his hand as his calm gaze swept over the surroundings. His Myriad Heaven Book quietly appeared within his mind.

Like a precise radar, it continuously scanned for Mental Power fluctuations and Soul Power signatures within a five-hundred-meter radius.

This omniscient perspective gave him an unprecedented sense of control while keeping him constantly vigilant.

"Three hundred meters to the left, there's a group of ten-year baboons foraging. Ignore them.

"Five hundred meters ahead to the right, there's a four-hundred-year Flower Stream Snake shedding its skin. It's highly aggressive. I suggest we go around it!"

Gu Changsheng used his voice to establish a Mental Link, clearly transmitting his words into the minds of the other three. This was a communication method he had specifically developed before setting out.

Using the Myriad Heaven Spirit Seal as a medium, he created a small mental network. This method could remain concealed, avoid competition from distant Spirit Beasts, and improve command efficiency.

Chrysanthemum Douluo stood at a distance, carefully observing every move they made. Although the order he had received was to protect these geniuses,

he knew that flowers grown in a greenhouse would never truly mature. They had to experience certain things themselves before they could truly transform.

Thus, unless it was a critical moment, he did not intend to intervene. These children would one day participate in the Entire Continent Spirit Master Tournament.

Xie Yue walked to Gu Changsheng's left, his arms folded across his chest. The twin Moon Blades on his back gleamed coldly beneath the sunlight.

He felt as though his entire body was being watched, but he had to admit that it had greatly improved their traveling efficiency.

Paths that once required them to carefully feel their way forward had now become much clearer.

"Gu Changsheng, just how far does your mental coverage extend?"

Xie Yue could not help asking, his tone carrying a trace of curiosity and probing.

"And does this Mental Link consume your Mental Power? If you keep it up for too long, will you be all right?"

"The radius is five hundred meters. It should expand as my Soul Power increases. As for the consumption, it isn't like high-intensity analysis. It can maintain a balance afterward, so the expenditure is negligible."

Yan walked at the rear, idly playing with a ball of orange Flame in his hand. Looking at the dull surroundings, he said coldly,

"You brat are no fun at all. How come we haven't run into a decent Spirit Beast? We've been walking for nearly three hours, and aside from a few rabbits, monkeys, and baboons, we haven't seen anything else!"

Hu Liena shot Yan another cold glare and said in a commanding tone,

"Behave yourself. This is only the outer region. Those powerful or particularly elusive Spirit Beasts are all near the boundary of the Mixed Zone!"

What was the Mixed Zone? As the name implied, it was where the territories of many powerful Spirit Beasts met. The terrain was complex and well suited for hiding.

Moreover, the Thousand-Face Phantom Spider favored damp environments. The chaotic magnetic field there was beneficial for concealing its presence.

"Chrysanthemum Elder also said that unless we face mortal danger, he won't intervene. We'll have to handle most battles ourselves."

Seeing Hu Liena's serious expression, Gu Changsheng immediately nodded, his gaze turning sharp.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. Once we find the target, we'll end it quickly. Senior Sister, you'll provide mental interference with me. Brother Xie Yue, you'll be the main attacker. Yan, you'll block its escape routes."

The four continued onward until they reached the deeper parts of the forest, where the Star Dou Great Forest became more concealed and even quieter.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from ahead, followed by a sharp screech.

Gu Changsheng's eyes narrowed. The Myriad Heaven Pivot in his mind began operating at high speed as countless pieces of information erupted at once.

[Abnormal Mental Power fluctuations detected.]

Target: Three

Type: Ghost-Face Wind Civets

Traits: Skilled at mental ambushes and speed attacks. Their weaknesses are the abdomen and eyes.

"Everyone, be careful! There are three six-hundred-year Ghost-Face Wind Civets. They excel at ambushes and speed attacks, so stay alert!"

A cold smile curled across Xie Yue's lips.

"Finally, something interesting. Leave it to me!"

Before his words had even faded, his body flashed. Two fang-shaped streaks of white light tore through the air, shooting toward the source of the sound. The Moon Blades carried a biting chill, freezing the moisture in the air into ice crystals wherever they passed.

Yet just as the Moon Blades were about to strike their targets, the three black shadows dodged the attack at the same time.

That familiar sensation made him freeze for a moment. It was interference from Mental Power.

"Interesting!"

As Xie Yue snorted coldly, Gu Changsheng's Soul Ring beneath his feet lit up, the purple ring especially eye-catching.

At that moment, the Myriad Heaven Book began flipping frantically.

"Senior Brother, take three steps left and slash downward! Senior Brother Yan, block the path on the right! Senior Sister, prepare to Charm them!"

The three instinctively acted according to Gu Changsheng's instructions without the slightest hesitation, for this trust had been built through long periods of training.

It had also been earned through Gu Changsheng's repeated precise predictions.

Xie Yue took three steps left and brought his Moon Blades down fiercely, striking directly across the path one of the Ghost-Face Wind Civets had to take. It had no time to dodge and was grazed by the blades, letting out a miserable shriek as blood sprayed out.

Yan waved both hands, and two walls of Flame instantly rose, sealing off the retreat of the other two. The intense heat distorted the air, making the Wind Civets' movements even slower.

Seeing this, Hu Liena gave a sharp cry. Her eyes glowed pink as an invisible wave of Mental Power spread outward.

The eyes of the two trapped Wind Civets suddenly turned unfocused, as though they had seen something they feared—or desired.

"Now, Senior Brother Xie Yue! Seize the chance!"

As the Moon Blades spun back, they instantly cut down the two terrified Wind Civets with effortless ease.

From the moment Gu Changsheng spoke to the end, no more than ten seconds had passed.

Xie Yue revealed a look of admiration.

"That coordination just now was truly excellent. Without Junior Brother Gu's guidance, we probably would have needed much more time to deal with them."

"Hehe~ It seems the tacit understanding between Junior Brother and us has improved again~"

As Hu Liena spoke, she walked over to Gu Changsheng and began checking him over. She smiled with narrowed eyes, and that concern could not possibly be feigned.

Seeing this, Yan could no longer suppress the coldness on his face.

"Nana, this kid has been following behind us the whole time. How could he possibly be hurt? You might as well check on me! Hey!"

Looking at the caring figure before him, Gu Changsheng knew that ever since he had come to Spirit Hall, Senior Sister had become the person closest to him.