After several days of flying, everyone from the Shrek Academy looked exhausted. Fortunately, they finally arrived at the Ming Dou Mountain Range today. This place is not only close to the lair of the Death Messenger, but also not far from the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire. It is also not far from the base of the Star Luo Empire Western Army Group, led by Dai Yueheng and Dai Hao Dai Huabin.
Looking at his weary and travel-worn classmates, Dai Yueheng suggested, " Xuan Zi, Teacher Wang, this place isn't far from my father Dai Hao's Western Army Group Western Army Group. It's getting late, so why don't we rest there for the night and then venture deeper into the Ming Dou Mountain Range tomorrow to wipe out the Death Messenger?"
The Shrek Academy students, including Wang Yan, lit up instantly upon hearing Dai Yueheng's words. They were utterly exhausted.
Xuan Zi glanced at everyone's expressions, pondered for a moment, and said, "Alright, there are still many days before the Soul Master Tournament begins, let's go to the Western Army Group's base to rest for the night."
The group soon arrived at the Western Army Group's base. After being informed, Dai Hao personally came out to greet them, loudly proclaiming, "Student Dai Hao greets Xuan Zi!"
Xuan Zi smiled slightly and said, " Dai Hao, don't be like that. You are the commander of an army group, and you shouldn't underestimate your status. We're just staying here for one night and then leaving."
"No problem, no problem." Dai Hao then led the Shrek Academy students deeper into the camp. However, as they went in, the Shrek students saw many large cages in the army's encampment, holding many men and women.
Jiang Nannan couldn't stand it any longer and mustered her courage to ask, "Your Grace, why are there so many cages at the military camp, holding so many men and women?"
Dai Hao smiled slightly and explained, "Little girl, do you think our Western Army Group is involved in all sorts of atrocities, like burning, killing, and looting?"
Dai Hao's words made Jiang Nannan's heart tighten, and everyone else also looked at Dai Hao. Dai Hao then calmly explained, "These are not people from our Douluo Continent. They are prisoners captured from the Sun Moon Empire. In recent years, there have been constant frictions on the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire. Our garrison and civilians are often killed or captured by the Sun Moon Empire's army, and we can only retaliate in kind. These people are prisoners we brought back along the way."
"I see. Dai Hao, you have guarded the western part of the Douluo Continent all these years, protecting the Douluo Continent from the persecution of the Sun Moon Empire. Your contributions are truly invaluable!" After hearing Dai Hao's explanation, Xuan Zi immediately affirmed Dai Hao's abilities.
"Not at all, it's all thanks to your excellent guidance, Xuan Zi," Dai Hao said politely. Then Dai Hao hurriedly added, " Xuan Zi, and students of the Shrek Academy, please come into the main tent. I have prepared a banquet for you all."
After saying this, he led the way, heading straight for the main tent.
Soon the banquet began, and one delicious dish after another, including delicacies from land and sea, was served. Xuan Zi and the Shrek Academy members ate with great relish. Only Jiang Nannan looked at the delicious food and delicacies in front of her with some discomfort, as she came from a poor family.
" Nannan, what's wrong?" Xu Sanshi took the initiative to sit next to Jiang Nannan as soon as the meal started. Now, Xu Sanshi was the only person Jiang Nannan was familiar with, so she didn't refuse.
"No, it's nothing," Jiang Nannan replied.
" Nannan, I know about your past. But that's how the world is. When we're still weak, there's nothing we can do to change it. The only way to change it is to become strong enough," Xu Sanshi said.
Jiang Nannan looked at Xu Sanshi seriously for the first time. She never expected that Xu Sanshi would say such a thing.
At the banquet, when Xuan Zi introduced Dai Hao Dai Yueheng as the captain of the Shrek Team, the entire banquet reached a climax.
The generals of the Western Army Group toasted Dai Hao Dai Hao, congratulating him on having such an outstanding son as Dai Yueheng. Then, without stopping, they turned to Dai Yueheng, making him the center of Dai Yueheng, as if he were about to be made the heir of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion's Mansion by Dai Hao.
Meanwhile, Dai Huabin, who was also at the banquet, was practically spitting fire in his eyes. At that moment, he absolutely hated Dai Yueheng. He vowed in his heart that he would surpass Dai Yueheng Dai Yueheng find an opportunity to trample him underfoot.
The next morning, after a night's rest, the Shrek Academy students had recovered considerably. Dai Hao personally escorted them out of the Western Army Group's Shrek Academy before returning to the central command tent.
After leaving the Western Army Group's base, Xuan Zi led his men deep into the Ming Dou Mountain Range, preparing to wipe out the Death Messenger and his gang of Evil Soul Master in one fell swoop.
Wang Yan examined the map carefully for a while before pointing to an inconspicuous mountain peak and saying, " Xuan Zi, we've found it. The intelligence says that's the lair of the Death Messenger."
Seeing this, Xuan Zi said nonchalantly, "Very good. Now that we've found them, Dai Yueheng, you lead everyone in and wipe out the entire Death Messenger gang. Wang Yan, you follow behind. After eliminating the Death Messenger, we need to review this operation."
Wang Yan asked in surprise, " Xuan Zi, aren't you coming in with us?"
Xuan Zi said irritably, " Wang Yan, you're such a coward. I really doubt that Lexuan sent you to be our Shrek Seven Devils ' tactical advisor. Is it too conservative? You won't be able to bring out our full potential."
Hearing Xuan Zi's words of criticism, Wang Yan was angry, but still said, " Xuan Zi, Evil Soul Master are insidious and ruthless, and their methods are extraordinary."
Xuan Zi said somewhat angrily, " Wang Yan, didn't you read the information? This Death Messenger is only Soul King. Each of the seven of us from Shrek this year is far stronger than him! If you're so timid, then you shouldn't go to Star Luo City to participate in the Soul Master Tournament. Go back to the Shrek Academy and tell Lexuan that I want to replace him."
At this moment Dai Yueheng hurriedly tried to calm things down, " Xuan Zi, don't be angry. Teacher Wang is just concerned about us. Teacher Wang, the Death Messenger is just Soul King; he's no match for us."
Wang Yan could only say in humiliation, "Yes, I will follow Xuan Zi's arrangements."
Seeing that Wang Yan dared not object anymore, Xuan Zi was still dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything more. If he wanted to exchange Wang Yan, he could only wait until the next Soul Master Tournament, and he would never bring Wang Yan out again. After thinking about this, Xuan Zi took out roast chicken and fine wine from the food storage Soul Tool and began to eat again.
Wang Yan could only follow behind the ten Shrek Team members, his eyes fixed on the front, taking in all the students' actions so he could do a full recap later.
The team was positioned with Dai Yueheng at the very front, activating the White Tiger Protection Barrier and White Tiger Vajra Transformation to protect everyone. Xi Xi, Yao Haoxuan, and Chen Zifeng were in the second row, ready to fight at any moment. Gongyang Mo followed behind, providing support for everyone. Further back were Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, and Zhu Lu.
Originally, Dai Huabin was only supposed to stand at the back, but he was deeply traumatized last night, so he immediately activated the White Tiger Protection Barrier and the White Tiger Vajra Transformation and came to Dai Yueheng's side.
Dai Yueheng lowered his voice and said sternly, " Dai Huabin, what are you doing following us? This Death Messenger has the strength of Soul King, get down now."
Dai Huabin replied, "Isn't there you, brother? I'll just take care of the minions!"
Dai Yueheng glanced at his younger brother, but his familial affection for him prevailed, and he said, "Then let's go behind me."