The night was like a thick inkstone, its darkness too dense to dissolve. Fierce winds howled, and the trees danced as though trying to coax a smile from the moon maiden hiding behind the dark clouds.
Heaven Dou City was extraordinarily prosperous, with every street paved in blue bricks. Any one of its streets was as broad as Suotuo City's main thoroughfare. Magnificent was the only word that could describe the entire capital.
A lone figure stood atop a lofty spire, gazing at the gateway carved from white marble ahead. It was not particularly ornate, but it had an imposing air. Even from far away, the nine large gilded characters above its entrance were faintly visible: Shrek Advanced Soul Master Academy!
The night was deep, and the wind was strong.
Many people in the Heaven Dou Capital had long since drifted into dreams.
In the distant darkness, ten distinct figures slipped into Shrek Academy under cover of night.
"Elder Ju, Ghost Elder, and Brother Su Chen, may everything go smoothly tonight!"
Xue Qinghe sat atop the watchtower's spire, silently praying for the Spirit Hall members' operation that night. To prepare for it, he had used his authority as crown prince three days earlier to withdraw all the city guards stationed around Shrek Academy.
At that very moment, Shrek Academy's senior staff had no idea that a calamity capable of drowning them all was about to descend upon their heads.
"I've received reliable information that Oscar is already on his way back. And he's acquired a soul skill called Mirror Copy!" Flender said.
"Really? That's wonderful. Rongrong, you don't need to blame yourself anymore," Liu Erlong said happily.
"Also, Little San sent me a letter. He's passed the Hell Road and has already gone to the Clear Sky Sect. He'll return