With things having reached this point, Mu Chen had no reason to refuse.
After all, this was not the world of cultivation, where fellow disciples had to wonder whether they were plotting to harm each other whenever they took on a mission together.
Compared to that sort of scheming world, the customs here were much simpler. Most people just rolled up their sleeves and showed off their muscles.
Early the next morning, they gathered at The Academy's second Teleportation Hub and arrived in Northern Heavens City through a teleportation spiritual array.
"Brother Mu, have you looked into Northern Heavens Continent? Do you know Northern Heavens Soul Academy's standing on this continent?" Hun Yufeng, who was walking at the front, suddenly asked.
"I have only heard that Northern Heavens Soul Academy is the strongest force on Northern Heavens Continent," Mu Chen replied.
Hun Yufeng nodded. "That is true... it is the strongest, but it also has quite a few rivals. Our clan has not invested much of its strength into The Academy.
"Furthermore, the Dean rarely involves himself in affairs, so Northern Heavens Soul Academy's prestige has gradually declined. There have been many more challenges, both open and covert.
"The most obvious sign is that the casualty rate among students going out to train and undertake missions has risen sharply."
"Brother Hun, do you mean... this trip will not be peaceful?" Mu Chen's gaze narrowed slightly. "We may be targeted by other forces?"
Hun Yufeng shook his head. "No. What I mean is that restoring The Academy's prestige starts with you and me...
"Other than fellow Academy students, you can treat everyone else as an enemy. If conflict arises, do not show mercy. Just kill them.
"The rules of the Great Thousand World are survival of the fittest. Others will not