Storylines involving Evil Soul Masters were the easiest way to trigger quests. This was another pattern the Players had worked out.
So the Players did not hesitate. Their next stop was the Star Dou Great Forest, where they would hunt for Evil Soul Masters while leveling up.
As for whether they would run into Huo Yuhao again, that was unlikely. Something that major had happened at Shrek Academy, and dealing with the aftermath alone would take quite some time.
Meanwhile, back at Shrek Academy, Mu En and the remaining uninjured elders were all in the Sea God Pavilion. Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, Bei Bei, and Zhang Lexuan were there as well.
"I have something important to tell you, too. I can't hold on any longer. I have a month left at most."
Hearing Mu En say this, the others immediately panicked, especially Bei Bei.
With a sharp smack, Bei Bei slapped himself across the face. The sound was extremely loud.
Zhang Lexuan hurriedly grabbed him.
"Bei Bei, don't do this. It's not entirely your fault."
"No! It's all because of me. If it weren't for me..."
"Enough! This has nothing to do with you. My life was already at its end. I've only been forcing myself to hold on.
"For this final month, the four of you will stay here. I'll do everything I can to improve your strength."
"Teacher..."
Huo Yuhao's voice was also choked with tears.
"Don't be sad. Shrek Academy will need you to hold it up in the future. You are Shrek Academy's hope for the future. You must never stop moving forward."
"Yes, Teacher! I understand. I'll definitely settle this score someday."
"That's right! I'll make them pay!"
Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao each declared their resolve, and Mu En and the other Sea God