The outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The dense trees blocked out the sun, and sunlight filtered through the layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and occasionally the low growls of Soul Beast could be heard.
Zhang Lexuan wore a long dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps. Her features were exquisite, as if painted by a master artist, and her eyes and brows exuded a cool and aloof air, like a fairy who did not partake in worldly affairs.
With her graceful figure and long dress perfectly outlining her beautiful curves, she added to the beauty of nature as she walked through the forest.
Toji was right beside her, listening intently as Zhang Lexuan chattered on about her experiences at the Shrek Academy.
"I'm a core student in the academy now, and I'm even the class monitor. The teachers all say I have great talent."
"It seems that excellent Soul Master truly thrive at the Shrek Academy."
Toji Erdao.
If it were him, forcibly integrating into the Shrek Academy would only cause more trouble.
But a genius like Zhang Lexuan, who Innate Full Soul Power, is indeed extraordinary.
At twelve years old, he already has level thirty-two cultivation. Is that similar to Tang San's cultivation level ten thousand years ago?
Thinking of Tang San, Toji couldn't help but look up at the sky.
Tang San probably didn't notice him; otherwise, it would be a miracle if he had lived to be fifteen.
There was no unwarranted targeting... nor any indication that fate had ordained them.
So, did he have the opportunity to cause trouble?
For example, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion...
She is in the Star Dou Great Forest.
If he can make contact with the Emperor Auspicious Beast Three-Eyed Golden Lion before Huo Yuhao does, he might be able to disrupt part of Tang San's plan.
"Also, the food in our college cafeteria is amazing, it's absolutely divine! I'll definitely take you there to try it next time I have the chance."
As Zhang Lexuan spoke, a bright smile appeared on her face.
She gave Toji faint "hmm," her gaze still fixed ahead, as if she knew everything around her perfectly.
Seeing Toji's lukewarm reaction, Zhang Lexuan was not discouraged and continued enthusiastically:
"Oh, by the way, our college also held a class competition, and I won first place..."
As she spoke, she gestured animatedly, as if she wanted to share every little detail of her time at the academy with Toji.
"It's much more lively than the original story," Toji thought to herself. At least here, her parents were still alive, and she still had a home.
Besides, she's only a twelve-year-old girl; there's no need for her to be so gloomy...
Just then, a deep roar suddenly came from the depths of the forest, and the ground began to tremble slightly.
Zhang Lexuan's voice stopped abruptly. She looked warily in the direction from which the sound came, a hint of tension flashing across her face.
" Toji, it seems like something is coming..." Zhang Lexuan said softly, subconsciously moving closer to Toji.
Toji's gaze remained calm, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he said indifferently:
"Don't be afraid, it's just a wild boar Soul Beast."
"With a cultivation level of around one thousand years, and this is only the outer perimeter, I can carry you around without any problem."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a huge wild boar Soul Beast suddenly charged out of the bushes in front of him.
This wild boar was enormous, standing over three meters tall, covered in thick black fur, and its tusks gleamed like two sharp scimitars.
Its eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that it had entered a berserk state.
"Roar!"
The wild boar Soul Beast let out a deafening roar and charged towards the two of them.
It was incredibly fast, its massive body crushing down like a small mountain, causing the ground to tremble violently.
Zhang Lexuan's face turned pale instantly. Although she was already a level 30 Soul Master, she still felt powerless in the face of such a huge Soul Beast.
" Toji, be careful!" Zhang Lexuan exclaimed, releasing her Martial Soul. Two Yellow Soul Ring flashed out, and she immediately stood in front of Toji, ready to use her Soul Skill to try to knock it away.
Toji remained standing in place. Seeing Zhang Lexuan's reaction, he couldn't help but chuckle and placed his hand on the Playful Cloud hanging at his waist.
Perfect timing, let's test its power.
Just as the wild boar Soul Beast was about to rush towards the two, Toji suddenly moved.
His movements were so fast they were almost invisible; with a flick of his hand, the three-section Playful Cloud, unfolded instantly, the chains between the staff making a slight clicking sound.
Immediately afterwards, he swung the Cloud Playful Cloud in his hand, the staff leaving a red afterimage in the air, and with terrifying force, he smashed it hard against the wild boar Soul Beast.
"Boom--!"
With a loud crash, the club slammed heavily onto the head of the wild boar Soul Beast.
A terrifying force erupted instantly, and the wild boar Soul Beast's massive body was smashed to pieces as if it were made of paper.
Blood and flesh flew everywhere, bones shattered, and the wild boar Soul Beast didn't even have time to scream before it collapsed to the ground, completely losing its life.
A purple Soul Ring slowly rose from the corpse.
Zhang Lexuan stared at the scene in disbelief, her mouth agape, speechless for a long time.
Although she knew Toji was strong, she didn't expect him to be this strong. He had dealt with such a huge wild boar Soul Beast with a single, casual strike.
"This... this is too outrageous..." Zhang Lexuan murmured to herself, filled with disbelief and shock.
Toji put away the Playful Cloud, deftly folded the three-section staff in his hands, and hung it back on his waist.
He usually doesn't put it in Storage Soul Tool, because if his Soul Power runs out, he won't be able to retrieve Playful Cloud.
Toji looked down at the wild boar Soul Beast corpse on the ground, then looked up at the sky.
"It's almost dusk... I didn't expect that after walking around the Star Dou Great Forest with you for almost a whole day, we still haven't found a suitable Soul Beast."
"After all, my Martial Soul is 'Moon,' so finding a suitable Soul Beast should be quite difficult, right?" Zhang Lexuan swallowed, finally snapping out of her daze after what she had just witnessed.
" Toji, your attack just now was even more powerful than the fighting prowess displayed by the teachers in the academy."
Hearing what Zhang Lexuan said, he was stunned for Toji, and it was obvious that he was just realizing what she meant.
Yes, her Martial Soul is the moon, so if she wants to find a suitable Soul Beast, she should look for it at night.
What are you looking for during the day? Air?
"I made a common-sense mistake." Toji looked helplessly at Zhang Lexuan, "I've wasted the whole day."
"Ah?"
"Let's set up camp here. You must be tired. Get some rest first, and we'll look for a suitable Soul Beast for your 'Moon' Martial Soul tonight."
As for food...
Toji's gaze fell on the corpse of the wild boar Soul Beast.
Let's eat this tonight.
"Are you a good cook? Can you handle wild animals?" Zhang Lexuan was Toji skeptical about this.
Because she had never seen Toji cook before.
"Just start a fire and roast it," Toji said frankly.
Zhang Lexuan asked, "But didn't the teacher say that we absolutely cannot light fires in the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"If it were just you, then yes," Toji raised his hand and rubbed his neck, "But with me here, even if you set the entire Star Dou Great Forest on fire and attract all the Soul Beast to chase after us, I can still lead you to safety."