Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin subconsciously looked at Lin Mo, but their eyes still darted away.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Huo Wushuang steeled himself and stepped forward first. "Sect Master, Sea God Island is not compatible with my attributes. It is not suitable for Fire-type Soul Master like me to cultivate there."
Moreover, both the Blazing Fire Academy and the Four Elements Academy need a leader among their younger generation.
So, I gave up.
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head, not daring to meet Lin Mo's gaze.
These are just excuses; the real reason is his instinctive aversion to the ocean as Fire-type Soul Master.
Sending him to such a place for training would not only fail to improve his strength, but the mere thought of it made him uncomfortable.
Following Huo Wushuang, Yu Tianxin quickly gave her own response.
He looked at Lin Mo, his tone heavy. "Sect Master, the Spirit Hall is still searching for the remaining members of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
If I were to travel with you, it would only cause you unnecessary trouble. Besides, the family members within the Thunder Academy need me as their pillar of support.
At this point, Yu Tianxin couldn't help but chuckle mockingly, "If I were to leave now, these family members that I've painstakingly gathered together would probably scatter like birds and beasts."
A bitter feeling welled up in his heart.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, once one of the Upper Three Sects and inheritors of the number one Beast Martial Soul in the world, is now reduced to a few remnants.
If even he's gone, who can these people rely on?
The family will likely face extinction not long from now on.
Although Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong had also gathered a group of members, they were in the open, but the Spirit Hall had not yet taken action against them.
I and the people around me are the last hope for the family!
Hearing their concerns, Lin Mo didn't press them further.
He nodded, his tone calm. "I understand. In that case, you may stay."
"Please take good care of the sect from now on."
Even so, Lin Mo still felt some regret about the two people's choices.
In this day and age, Sea God Island is definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
Although Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin seem to have similar talent and strength to Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu at the moment.
However, once Shui Bing'er and the others return from Sea God Island, the gap between the two sides will widen.
By then, the gap will no longer be bridged by hard work alone.
Yu Tianxin and the others will be falling behind from now on.
I have given them the power of choice, and everyone must be responsible for their own choices.
Lin Mo turned his gaze to the rest of the group. "I'll give everyone a week to rest. We'll meet at the Dugu Manor a week later, and then we'll depart directly from the Dugu Manor."
At this point, Lin Mo paused for a moment, then slowly revealed his destination. "We need to travel from Heaven Dou City to Vast Sea City, a coastal city on the edge of the Heaven Dou Empire."
I have already booked a large ship there, which will escort our group to Sea God Island.
He glanced at everyone, his tone becoming more serious. "Of course, there's still room to change our choices before we actually set off. This is the last chance to do so."
Feng Xiaotian's eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and he remained unmoved.
Huo Wu's expression was resolute, while the sisters Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er had clearly already made their decision.
Their expressions also revealed that once they had made their decision, they would not easily change it.
Lin Mo took in everyone's reactions, a hint of satisfaction flashing across his face.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, these people will be the future core of the Body Sect.
In Lin Mo's view, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er all have the potential and qualifications to become Titled Douluo in the future.
In terms of talent alone, they are no less talented than Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai; all they lack is a bit of luck.
The reason Ma Hongjun and his group were able to catch up with Shui Bing'er and the others in terms of cultivation and bridge the age gap was because of the Immortal Herb.
And these opportunities will be directly provided to them by Sea God Island.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo subconsciously reached for his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse.
Several Immortal Herb still lie quietly inside, but Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er have only just joined the sect, so now is not the best time to hand these things over to them.
It's not too late to hand these things over to them after they've passed their own tests and truly consider themselves part of the sect.
Time always flies by, especially when you're focused on doing something; it seems to fly by even faster.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
A week later, the group that had made their decision gathered at the Dugu Manor.
Lin Mo glanced at the crowd that had arrived and felt a sense of relief.
As expected, those who had already made their decision ultimately chose to go, and a week later, their decision remained unchanged.
Shui Bing'er was dressed in a light blue outfit today, her long hair casually tied up with a hairband, looking neat and tidy.
Shui Yue'er, standing beside her, wore a pink and blue dress, a sweet smile on her face, her eyes glancing at Lin Mo from time to time.
Huo Wu was still dressed in a red outfit, her hot figure accentuated by the tight clothing.
Feng Xiaotian, dressed in a blue robe, had a calm expression that revealed a hint of anticipation.
During this week, Shui Bing'er and the others spent their last moments with their elders and relatives before leaving.
According to the information Lin Mo gave them, the training trip to Sea God Island would take a long time, several years, and they would definitely not be able to return in the short term.
During this time, they also prepared things they might need on the road.
Two carriages were already prepared in front of the Dugu Manor.
The horses pulling the carriage were all carefully selected steeds, with glossy coats and Sturdy muscles.
The carriage was spacious enough to accommodate four or five people, with Limber cushions, drinking water, and dry food provided.
Amidst the farewells of their relatives, Lin Mo and his group of eight boarded two carriages and embarked on their journey away from Heaven Dou City.
In the first carriage sat Lin Mo, Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing is still hiding her identity. Before leaving the land, she does not intend to reveal it, so she does not share a ride with Shui Bing'er and the other students from the Four Elements Academy.
She sat in the corner of the carriage, without saying a word.
Dugu Yan leaned against Lin Mo's side, looking out the car window with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
Ye Lingling sat quietly on the other side, holding a medical book in her hands, but her gaze was not on the pages.
In the second carriage, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er Feng Xiaotian rode together.
As soon as Huo Wu got into the car, she took a window seat. She leaned out and waved goodbye to her father, Huo Lie, who was standing in front of the mansion gate.
Huo Lie stood there, waving to his daughter with a smile on his face, but his eyes betrayed his reluctance.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er sat together, while Shui Yunrou stood in front of the mansion gate, her gentle gaze falling on her two nieces, and she nodded softly.
Shui Bing'er nodded in response, while Shui Yue'er waved vigorously and shouted, "Auntie, we'll be back safely!"
Feng Xiaotian sat on the far right, and his grandfather Feng Cang also came.
Feng Cang didn't speak, but simply nodded to his grandson, his eyes full of expectation.
This grand commotion naturally attracted the attention of others in Heaven Dou City.
Along the streets, many people stopped to watch and whisper among themselves.
"Isn't that Lin Wang Lin Mo's convoy? Where are they going?"
"The people sitting in that carriage over there look like they're from the Four Elements Academy. I recognize a girl there, it's Huo Wu."
"Such a large entourage, are they going on a long trip?"
"I heard that Prince Lin recently established the Body Sect, Four Elements Academy has joined it. He must be taking his sect's disciples out for training."
"Tsk tsk, for Prince Lin to personally lead the team, this training ground must be extraordinary."
Hearing the conversation, Lin Mo remained indifferent.
So what if they know my destination? Does anyone dare to follow me inside?
For the vast majority of land-based Soul Master, Sea God Island's infamy Slaughter City.
Not everyone is like them, possessing enough confidence and courage to go despite knowing the risks.
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lin Mo and his group set off.
The carriage drove further and further away, eventually disappearing at the end of the street.
Watching Lin Mo and the others leave, Dugu Bo stood in front of the mansion gate, motionless for Jiujiu.
Only after the carriage had completely disappeared from sight did he turn away and walk into the mansion.
Ye Linyuan walked beside him, the two of them side by side.
Dugu Bo suddenly spoke up, "The children are going to Sea God Island to train and improve their strength. We, who are staying at home, can't just do nothing."
He paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. "When Lin Mo and the others return, the reputation of being the number one sect in the world will surely be the best Present they receive upon their return."
Ye Linyuan nodded with a smile, "Say it, these two old guys have been quiet for so long, it's time to stretch our muscles."
He stretched and said in a relaxed tone, " The Seven Great Sects Competition still has more than half a year to go, enough time for us to prepare properly."
With Yang Wudi and his group around, plus the two of us old guys holding the fort, the title of the number one sect in the world is definitely ours for the Body Sect.
Dugu Bo stroked his beard, a smile spreading across his face, "We'll give that kid Lin Mo a surprise then."
Lin Mo is now the focus of countless eyes, and every move he makes attracts attention.
Such an undisguised and blatant act naturally attracted the attention of others.
The news quickly reached the imperial court of Heaven Dou.
Inside the Imperial Study, Qian Renxue sat behind her desk, holding a newly delivered secret report in her hand.
After reading the contents, she smiled slightly and looked at Ning Fengzhi, who was standing below her.
"Teacher, where is Lin Mo and his group headed?"
Ning Fengzhi bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, I have already sent people to investigate."
It is not yet clear where they are going, but judging from the supplies they have prepared, they are probably going on a long trip, and to the seaside.
They purchased a considerable amount of dry food, fresh water, and navigational tools.
"Seaside?"
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow. "Could it be that we're going to Vast Sea City?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "That's what I guessed too. Judging from the route, they are indeed heading west, and that direction will eventually lead to Vast Sea City."
Your Majesty, should I send someone to follow them and find out their true purpose for this trip?
Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Without alerting Lin Mo and the others, find out where they are headed."
I need to know exactly where they're going and what they're going to do.
Ning Fengzhi and accepted the order, "Your subject understands. I will arrange for people to follow them from a distance without alerting them."
However, all of this was no longer relevant to Lin Mo and his companions, who had already embarked on their journey to Vast Sea City.
The journey is extremely long. According to the map in Lin Mo's hand, if everything goes smoothly, it will take them nearly two months to get from here to Sea God Island.
The carriage was driven by two skilled members of the Breaking Clan, chosen by Yang Wudi, both of whom were Soul Emperor level cultivators.
In Yang Wudi's words, even if they encountered any danger on the road, with these two Soul Emperor- level disciples there, they could clear away the danger.
In order to reach their destination as quickly as possible, the group did not rest in the cities they passed through. They only rested briefly when the horses were tired, and camped in the wild.
As night fell, everyone disembarked from the carriage.
They didn't plan to travel at night, as the carriage ride was too bumpy, making cultivation less effective. Their daily nightly cultivation routine was essential.
Horses also need plenty of rest.
The Courtney was lit, dispelling the chill of the night.
Huo Wu took the initiative to take on the task of cooking, and her control over the heat was extremely precise.
With Lin Mo assisting, the two worked together seamlessly and soon roasted several pre-prepared, processed Soft Bone Rabbit.
The aroma is irresistible, making one's mouth water.
Every Fire-type Soul Master can be considered a natural chef. With Lin Mo and Huo Wu around, at least when it comes to food, they won't skimp on themselves.
Huo Wu distributed the roasted rabbit meat to everyone, keeping a rabbit leg for herself. She took a bite and a satisfied smile appeared on her face, "My cooking isn't bad, is it?"
Shui Yue'er took the rabbit meat, took a bite, and her eyes immediately lit up. "Delicious! Sister Huo Wu, you're amazing!"
Shui Bing'er nodded in agreement.
Feng Xiaotian ate heartily, mumbling, "It's much better than the cafeteria at our Godwind Academy."
After finishing their meal, everyone found a place to sit cross-legged and begin their cultivation.
Courtney firelight illuminated their faces, and everyone looked very serious.
Lin Mo sat a little distance from the Courtney, closed his eyes, and circulated his Soul Power.
The Charizard lay beside him, its tail swaying gently, its orange flames flickering in the night.
Ye Lingling sat to his left, her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul appearing before her, its pure white blossoms radiating a soft glow in the night.
Dugu Yan sat to his right, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud floating in front of her, emitting Youyou blue light. She was trying to familiarize herself with this Soul Tool.
She had a premonition that this Soul Tool Soul Tool was far more mysterious than they had imagined, and that even Lin Mo probably hadn't figured out its true nature.
Aside from occasionally getting off the carriage to stretch their legs and let the horses rest, the group spent the next few days traveling, only stopping for a proper rest each evening.
Half a month later, they had entered the western border of the Heaven Dou Empire, and their horses had been changed in the previous city.
The newly replaced horses were sufficient to carry them to their destination, Vast Sea City.
That afternoon, the carriage suddenly slowed down.
The disciple driving the carriage turned around and said into the carriage, "Sect Master, there's a village ahead. Shall we rest for a bit?"
Lin Mo lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
Not far ahead, there was indeed a small mountain village nestled at the foot of the mountain.
The village is not large, with about a hundred households. It is surrounded by large Rototiller, where Rototiller are planted, a lush green expanse that looks to be growing well.
He nodded. "Then let's rest for a bit. The horse needs a rest too."
Horses, like people, need rest. It's unrealistic to only make horses work without letting them eat grass and rest.
A balance between work and rest is essential to maximizing their potential.
The carriage continued for a while and then stopped.
This sudden pause made everyone feel uneasy.
Everyone disembarked from the carriage and looked towards the mountains not far away.
About half a mile away from them, there was a small mountain village. The village didn't look very big, with only about a hundred households.
Just as the disciple said, the village was surrounded by large tracts of Rototiller.
But from this vantage point, there wasn't a single person in the quiet Rototiller of the village.
The silence had an indescribable eeriness about it.
Feng Xiaotian frowned slightly. "Something's not right, it's too quiet."
Even during the day, there's no way the village would be completely deserted. Look at those Rototiller; the crops are all growing well, clearly someone is taking care of them.
But now there's not a single person in sight.
Huo Wu also Frisk something was wrong. She looked at Lin Mo and asked, " Lin Mo, is something the matter? I have a bad feeling about this."
Shui Bing'er didn't speak, but her eyes were fixed on the distant village, her expression solemn. Shui Yue'er subconsciously hugged her sister's arm tightly, and the smile on her face disappeared.
Lin Mo did not answer immediately. A golden light flashed in his eyes as he activated his Spirit Eyes.
With eyesight far superior to everyone else's, he easily saw the situation in the distant mountain village.
After a moment, he looked away, his expression turning serious.
He slowly recounted what he had seen. "The village has been destroyed. Many farmers' houses are damaged, and they look like they were destroyed by blunt force. There is also blood that has not yet dried."
The incident must have happened recently, no more than an hour at most.
Lin Mo for a moment, then couldn't help but recall something unpleasant.
Hopefully, it's just bandits coming down from the mountain to plunder the village. If that's the case, the village will suffer losses, but not too great.
Robbers seeking wealth generally do not engage in indiscriminate killing if the villagers cooperate.
Before anyone could react, Lin Mo spoke first, "I'll go and investigate the situation."
As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of red light appeared behind him, and a pair of incomparably beautiful wings suddenly unfolded.
Scarlet Phoenix Wings!
With a gentle flap of his wings, Lin Mo transformed into a streak of light and sped towards the village ahead.
He was incredibly fast, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
Looking at the magnificent Scarlet Phoenix Wings behind Lin Mo, everyone was momentarily stunned.
Shui Yue'er's eyes sparkled as she stared intently in the direction Lin Mo had disappeared, letting out a lovestruck exclamation. "Those red wings are so beautiful, like a phoenix's wings. So handsome..."
With the Scarlet Phoenix Wings accentuating his handsome and majestic appearance, Lin Mo appeared even more dashing and imposing.
Shui Bing'er glanced helplessly at her younger sister without saying a word. But her gaze remained fixed on the direction where Lin Mo had disappeared, a Shiny flashing in her eyes.
The ability to fly—this is a power that countless Soul Master dream of.
Their sect leader seems to be hiding something much deeper than they imagined. Besides the Charizard, does he possess other such abilities?
Huo Wu crossed her arms, a slight smile playing on her lips, "As expected of Lin Mo, his methods are truly enviable."
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, both with smiles on their faces.
Half an hour later, Lin Mo returned.
He landed back on the ground, retracting the Scarlet Phoenix Wings into his body, but his expression had changed drastically.
The sheer ugliness stunned everyone present.
Even his longtime companions, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, had never seen such an unpleasant expression on his face before.
Dugu Yan stepped forward, grabbed Lin Mo's arm, and asked in a tight voice, " A-Mo, what's wrong? What happened?"
Ye Lingling also looked at him, her purple eyes filled with worry.
Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, and the others also gathered around, their faces showing tension.
Lin Mo took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
He looked at the crowd, his voice low and menacing. "It's Wolf Bandits Wolf Bandits. They've plundered this village and are heading towards the back of the mountain!"
" Wolf Bandits?" Huo Wu frowned. "What are those things? Are they some kind of Soul Beast?"
Apart from Feng Xiaotian, everyone else looked confused; they had never heard of such a being.
Lin Mo did not answer immediately.
His mind was racing; his earlier premonition had come true.
If they were just bandits, they wouldn't kill too many villagers in their pursuit of wealth.
But Wolf Bandits are different; these non-human creatures show no mercy when they attack.
They will kill everyone, regardless of age or gender.
Only women whom they viewed as having the purpose of procreation could survive temporarily, but for these people, the fate of surviving was worse than death!
What puzzled Lin Mo was that they had set off much earlier than Tang San and his group in his memory, so how did they end up running into this band of Wolf Bandits here?
He had just witnessed three large, blue Wolf Bandits Wolf Bandits in the pack; these three were definitely leader-level Wolf Bandits.
Therefore, it can be determined that this Wolf Bandits and the group that Tang San and his companions encountered must be the same group.
What are the Soul Master and soldiers under the Heaven Dou Empire doing?
How could such a pack of Wolf Bandits have been allowed to roam freely within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire for so long?
Lin Mo was utterly perplexed by this!