Chapter 92: Duke White Tiger, the Name of the Fallen Heaven Douluo
"The main reason I'm telling you all this is to let you know that after taking on this responsibility, you will likely encounter life-threatening danger in the future. One mistake, and there will only be one outcome: death."
Xuan Zi continued, "If anyone wants to withdraw now, you can return to the academy immediately. I will not stop you, and no one will blame you."
After speaking, Xuan Zi scanned the solemn faces of the crowd. After waiting a moment and seeing that no one withdrew, he suddenly raised his voice,
"Now tell me, are you joining or not!"
"Joining."
Everyone spoke in unison, their tones and momentum varying—some were high-pitched and excited, while others were extremely calm. However, Xuan Zi didn't care about that; he only cared that no one withdrew.
"Hahaha, very good!"
Xuan Zi smiled with satisfaction, then waved his hand at Wang Yan, who was standing to the side, and continued,
"It just so happens that there is a monitoring mission we need to resolve next. According to the academy's assessment, the level of this mission is Red."
As soon as these words were spoken, the seven members of the preparatory team, who had never completed a monitoring mission in the Inner Court, naturally didn't understand the meaning of the word 'Red,' but Ma Xiaotao and the others did.
Forget the seven members of the preparatory team; even Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, the strongest ones here, would be giving their lives for nothing if they encountered a Red-level mission alone.
Seeing the changes in the expressions of Ma Xiaotao and the others, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and the rest also realized the danger of a Red-level mission. However, after thinking about it carefully, they were no longer worried.
Wasn't Elder Xuan right here? It was just a mere Red-level mission; could they even get a single scratch? Did they really think Xuan Zi was a fake Titled Douluo?
Lin Xuan saw through Xu Sanshi and the others' thoughts. To this, he could only say that young people were still too naive. A Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult was right here, and you still want to rely on him?
At the same time, the leading teacher Wang Yan took out a pile of identical rings from his storage soul tool and distributed them one by one to the Shrek Seven Devils, introducing them,
"This is the symbol of our Shrek Monitoring Group. You only need to drip a drop of your blood into it, and it will be linked to your bloodline."
"Furthermore, you can identify your own people through the Monitor's Ring to prevent certain cunning Evil Soul Masters from forging the rings. Not only that, the Monitor's Ring itself is also a storage soul tool. All the equipment is inside, including but not limited to combat suits, masks, flare guns..."
After everyone had put away their rings and established a connection with their blood, Xuan Zi began to talk about the specific information of this mission.
"The destination of our mission this time is a mountain range at the border of the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire. The specific task is to find a group of Evil Soul Master bandits called the Death God Messengers and kill them all. Considering the strength of the preparatory team, you seven do not need to take action; just follow behind the official Shrek Seven Devils."
"However, if you encounter bandits who are not very strong, it would be best if you could also take action to kill them if you have the ability. Experience the feeling of killing and see some blood in advance."
After Xuan Zi finished speaking, he instantly soared into the high sky.
"Time is tight and the task is heavy. For the rest of the journey, this old man will give you a lift!"
Upon hearing this, almost everyone's expression changed. Immediately after, an earthy yellow light emerged, sweeping everyone inside like a large net, and then turned into a shooting star, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.
...
At dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sprawling military camp with a layer of solemn golden-red.
The earthy yellow light disappeared, and the group appeared on an open space not far from the military camp of the Western Military Region of the Star Luo Empire.
As soon as they landed, everyone couldn't help but turn pale and dry heave. After all, while Xuan Zi's speed was fast, it certainly wasn't comfortable.
Dai Yueheng suppressed the churning in his stomach, stood up straight first, and said to everyone:
"Everyone, wait here for a moment. This place is already within the military camp's alert range. I'll go report first and see my father."
After saying that, he tidied his clothes and walked with steady steps into the heavily guarded military camp adorned with fluttering banners.
Before long, the atmosphere of the military camp, which had been on normal duty, suddenly changed. Lights were lit one after another, dispelling some of the twilight.
Then, the military camp gate opened again, and the first person to walk out was not Dai Yueheng, but a middle-aged man with an aura as imposing as a mountain.
This person was extremely tall, nearly two meters, with a wild and uninhibited head of golden long hair like a lion's mane. His features were handsome and resolute, and he looked to be only in his thirties.
Just by standing there, a battle-hardened, iron-blooded aura of someone who commanded thousands naturally permeated the air.
He was none other than the hereditary Duke White Tiger of the Star Luo Empire, the commander of the Empire's Western Army Group, Dai Hao.
Seeing this, Wang Yan immediately took a step forward and whispered to everyone,
"Let's go over."
As for Xuan Zi, he had quietly disappeared before they came out. After all, it was indeed too sensitive for a super Douluo from another power to approach a foreign country's military stronghold.
The group walked towards the military camp. Dai Hao's gaze swept over these young elites from the continent's number one academy, and he then revealed a hearty smile, his voice loud as a bell,
"On behalf of the Western Military Region of the Star Luo Empire, I welcome Teacher Wang Yan and all the elites of Shrek Academy! You have all traveled a long way and worked hard."
"I have prepared some simple wine and food. Let's talk while we eat. Everyone can rest in the military camp tonight and it won't be too late to set out tomorrow morning."
As he spoke, he stepped aside and raised his hand, showing a heroic yet polite demeanor.
Everyone returned the greeting and then followed Dai Hao into the largest command tent in the center of the military camp.
A sumptuous banquet had already been prepared inside the tent. Although it wasn't palace delicacies, the dishes were large in portion and full of the hearty spirit of the frontier.
After several rounds of wine and food, the atmosphere gradually became lively, and Dai Hao also took the initiative to bring up the matter of the Evil Soul Masters.
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"This band of bandits calls themselves the Hand of Death, with over three hundred members in total. Their leader calls himself the Death God Messenger..."
Listening to the bloody atrocities committed by the Death God Messenger one by one, everyone was filled with righteous indignation and felt a deep hatred for Evil Soul Masters.
Dai Hao sighed and said in a helpless tone,
"In order to completely eradicate this tumor, I even petitioned His Majesty to transfer a powerful royal Soul Douluo who was stationed in the important southern town of Jinhua City to cooperate with our army's elites to enter the mountains for a cleanup. However..."
He shook his head, his eyes filled with sorrow, "Who would have thought that instead of being able to wipe out the Hand of Death, Jinhua City itself... was the first to fall into a huge mess. The Empire is helpless against this, so we had to urgently seek help from the Shrek Monitoring Group."
"Oh?" Wang Yan pushed up his glasses, his eyes lighting up,
"Lord Duke, I wonder if you can reveal what exactly happened in Jinhua City? Of course, if it involves Imperial secrets and you can't say much, it's fine."
Dai Hao waved his hand, "It's fine. Although this matter is not honorable, since it has already happened and is also related to Evil Soul Masters, there's no harm in informing you."
He took a deep breath and said solemnly,
"Just a few days ago, an Evil Soul Master Titled Douluo named Fallen Heaven brazenly broke into Jinhua City. This person's strength is terrifying and his methods are ruthless. Not only did he loot all the treasures from all the auction houses in Jinhua City, but he also killed three Soul Saint-level Evil Soul Masters on the spot. Subsequently... a fierce battle broke out with a royal Soul Douluo senior who happened to be passing through Jinhua City."
The tent fell silent instantly. Everyone held their breath—an Evil Soul Master Titled Douluo! That was an existence capable of stirring up a bloodbath anywhere!
"What was the result?" Dai Yueheng couldn't help but ask. This was the first time he had heard of this.
Dai Hao looked at his son and said slowly, "That senior... was severely injured. Although he luckily kept his life, his foundation was damaged and his cultivation greatly regressed. As for that Evil Soul Master who called himself Fallen Heaven, he retreated unscathed after creating a huge chaos and his whereabouts are unknown."
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.
Severely injuring a top Soul Douluo of the Imperial family and being able to come and go as he pleased in the heart of the Empire—this Fallen Heaven Douluo's strength and arrogance were simply appalling.
At this time, Ning Tian suddenly noticed that Lin Xuan's expression was a bit strange, so she asked with concern, "Lin Xuan, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"I'm fine, just a little tired." Lin Xuan shook his head gently, his eyes looking a bit odd.
Didn't I only rob that one auction house, the Star Crown?
Good grief, have I become the Great Sage of Account Balancing?
...
The next morning, after resting in the military camp for a night and adjusting their state to the best, everyone bid farewell to Duke White Tiger Dai Hao and plunged into the Mingdou Mountain Range where the Death God Messenger was hiding.
"Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, you two lead the way in front, ten meters apart. Xixi, you and Yao Haoxuan scout the surrounding situation on the flanks. Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, you all stay in the middle. Finally, Ling Luochen and I will bring up the rear."
Ma Xiaotao finished the arrangements, then looked at Lin Xuan and nodded, "Sorry to trouble you."
"Mm."
Lin Xuan's hands formed seals, and the shadow beneath his feet suddenly expanded. Immediately after, countless Tu Tu swarmed out, then quickly ducked into the mountain forest and ran in all directions.
With a large number of Tu Tu searching and guarding, the group no longer lingered and immediately advanced rapidly through the Mingdou Mountain Range.
Soon, after the group had only advanced for half an hour, they made a major discovery.
By a stream, the air was permeated with the smell of blood that had not yet dissipated, so thick it was almost viscous. The soil was soaked with spilled blood, turning a blackish-red.
Overturned carriages were smashed to pieces, goods were scattered all over the ground, and more than a dozen corpses lay strewn about in distorted poses, their faces filled with terror.
The bloodstains were not yet dry. Looking at it, this tragedy must have occurred less than an hour ago.
"Damn it! These beasts!"
Seeing this tragic scene, all seven members of the official team were extremely angry, their faces so dark they looked like they were about to drip water. As for the preparatory team, except for Lin Xuan, everyone else's faces were slightly pale.
People like Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong couldn't stop dry heaving. The cruelty of the Evil Soul Masters was clearly presented before their eyes.
"Find them."
Lin Xuan summoned two Divine Dogs, one black and one white, and ordered in an icy tone.
The Divine Dogs sniffed the blood on the ground, then simultaneously locked onto a direction and instantly rushed out towards the northeast.
Seeing this, everyone immediately followed. After advancing for another hour, they finally stopped in front of a dark, lightless cave obscured by many vines and curtains.
"The source of the aura is inside here."
Lin Xuan silently withdrew the two Divine Dogs. Immediately after, the group, whose hearts were burning with rage, prepared to charge straight in and slaughter the Death God Messenger.
"Wait." Wang Yan suddenly spoke up to stop everyone, then he looked up at the sky and asked, "Elder Xuan, aren't you going to show up to oversee things, just in case?"
After the words fell, more than half a minute passed, and Xuan Zi's voice still did not sound.
Lin Xuan's eyelids couldn't help but twitch. As expected, Xuan Zi still chose the fighting style that would cause Shrek the most losses.
Wang Yan was silent for a moment and sighed soundlessly,
"According to the original formation, enter the cave."
Watching the fourteen figures enter the dark cave entrance one by one, on a tree branch not far away, Xuan Zi leaned lazily against the tree trunk, his greasy fingers holding a wine gourd, his interest in the chicken leg that only had a skeleton left still undiminished.
He let out a wine burp, his cloudy old eyes half-squinted, not even glancing towards the cave.
"Just a mere Soul King."
"Even if he knows a few underhanded tricks commonly used by Evil Soul Masters, what kind of waves can he possibly make?"
"Do they really think my cultivation as a super Douluo is just for show?"
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