Chapter 200 Reunion with Zhang Lexuan.
The morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, and the dawn light gilded the ancient buildings of Shrek Academy with a soft golden edge.
At this time normally, Kong Xuan should be on her way to the teaching building, preparing to start her morning classes.
But today is clearly different.
At the east gate of the college, several figures had gathered, a stark contrast to the usual quietness of the morning.
Kong Xuan stood at the front, dressed in a neat black outfit that made his figure appear even more upright, his jet-black hair gleaming slightly in the morning light.
Beside him were Xu Tianyi and Gu Yuena.
Two days have passed since Xu Tianyi broke through to level 50 in soul power. Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Academy have coordinated and made preparations. Today is the day they will set off for the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for soul rings.
Gu Yuena joined not because she also needed a soul ring, but because of Kong Xuan's invitation.
This was something Kong Xuan had told Gu Yuena about before coming to Shrek Academy, something he needed her help with.
For Kong Xuan, this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was far more than just "acquiring" a soul ring.
"They're here!"
On the other side, Ma Sheng, who had been looking into the academy from the entrance, shouted.
Everyone turned their heads and saw three figures walking briskly along the main road of the city gate.
Walking at the very front and center was a middle-aged beauty with a gentle smile on her face; she was none other than Cai Meier, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department.
Behind her was a man who looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old; he was probably the student from the inner court who needed to acquire a spirit ring.
But on her right was a figure familiar to Kong Xuan.
Although they only met briefly twice back then, Zhang Lexuan, who had close ties with the Kong family, still left a deep impression on Kong Xuan.
Zhang Lexuan's gaze paused slightly upon seeing Kong Xuan.
Shrek Academy has been going through a lot of trouble in recent years, especially after Xuanzi's accident. Mu En felt that the people he had previously arranged were not up to the task.
There was a shortage of qualified young talents in the academy, so he could only look to the next generation.
As the senior disciple of the inner court, Zhang Lexuan naturally took the lead. Whether it was her personality or her talent, Mu En was very satisfied with Zhang Lexuan.
Therefore, in the past year or so, Zhang Lexuan has become more than just a student in the inner academy; she has become a member of the Sea God Pavilion.
Therefore, she naturally knew that Kong Xuan and Kong Ling, two members of the "Kong" family, had come to Shrek Academy as exchange students from the Sun and Moon.
But she didn't want to think about their relationship, so you could say she was deliberately avoiding them.
I never expected that we would meet again today under such circumstances.
Upon meeting, before the two titled Douluo could speak, Kong Xuan looked at Zhang Lexuan and called out, "Sister Lexuan, it's been a long time."
Everyone turned their heads, their gazes shifting back and forth between Kong Xuan and Zhang Lexuan.
A hint of surprise flashed in Cai Meier's eyes, then she smiled and said, "Le Xuan, I didn't expect that you and this great genius from Riyue University were already acquainted?"
Zhang Lexuan said calmly, "We've only met twice before."
She gave Kong Xuan a deep look, only to see that he was smiling, as if his shout was just a simple greeting and he had no intention of revealing her background.
Cai Meier kept this matter in mind, but did not delve into it at the moment.
She looked at Ma Sheng and said, "Mr. Ma, let's go."
Although both Cai Meier and Ma Sheng are titled Douluo, Cai Meier is not yet a hundred years old, while Ma Sheng is several decades older, so it is appropriate for her to be called Old Ma.
Ma Sheng nodded in agreement.
Led by the two, the group of seven walked out of the east gate of Shrek City and embarked on the road to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Shrek Academy is located on the border of the Star Dou Great Forest. The group of seven moved swiftly, and in less than half a day, the surrounding scenery began to change quietly.
The once orderly road was gradually eroded by naturally growing weeds and shrubs, and the traces of human intervention rapidly diminished.
The air smelled different, filled with the rich fragrance of grass and trees and the moist scent of earth.
There was also a faint, almost imperceptible, fishy smell of wild animals and the odor of decaying leaves mixed in with it.
The towering ancient trees grew denser and denser, their branches and leaves intertwining, cutting the sky into fragments and casting dappled light and shadow.
"We have entered the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest!"
Cai Meier, who was walking at the front, stopped and spoke with a hint of wariness in her voice.
The group also noticed some warning signs nearby, which read, "Danger ahead, spirit beasts appear."
These signs bear the marks of time, some are blurred and indistinct, but their warning message remains undiminished, silently telling of the danger and mystery of this forest.
Cai Meier looked at Ma Sheng and said, "Elder Ma, in our Shrek Academy, every time we go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt souls, it is also a training experience for our students."
"I propose that this time, the students should handle the Soul Hunt themselves. Unless they encounter a danger they cannot handle, we should not interfere."
After thinking for a moment, Ma Sheng agreed to her suggestion: "Okay, let's do as Dean Cai says."
Cai Meier smiled gently and turned to Zhang Lexuan: "Lexuan, you're in charge of them from now on."
Zhang Lexuan nodded, glanced at the others, and said, "The Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger. I hope you will follow my instructions from now on."
When she spoke, her gaze was mainly fixed on the three people from the Sun and Moon.
As an inner court student, Chu Qingtian naturally obeyed her senior sister's every word.
Therefore, she needs to pay more attention to the attitudes of the Sun, Moon, and the other two.
Fortunately, Kong Xuan and the other two did not show any resistance, which relieved her and made her feel that the process of hunting souls in the Star Dou Great Forest would be easier.
She then added, "To facilitate better cooperation in the future, let's all introduce ourselves."
As soon as Zhang Lexuan finished speaking, Chu Qingtian said directly, "My name is Chu Qingtian, my martial soul is the Electric Leopard, and I am an agility-type Soul King. I need to add a sixth soul ring, preferably around 20,000 years old."
After speaking, he looked at Kong Xuan and the other two, also curious about the strength of these exchange students from Sun Moon Academy.
Gu Yuena spoke first: "Gu Yuena, a Soul King with control over martial soul elements and a strong attack type, has no need for soul rings."
Xu Tianyi continued, "Xu Tianyi, your Martial Soul is the Purple Radiance Annihilation Dragon. To launch a powerful attack against a Soul Clan, you need to add a fifth Soul Ring, which should be around 20,000 years old."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Qingtian's expression changed.
His heart pounded, his eyes wide with astonishment. Gu Yuena and Xu Tianyi should both be three or four years younger than him, yet Gu Yuena was already a Soul King?!
He had never heard of the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul, but as a dragon-type soul beast, it was basically a top-tier Martial Soul.
As for the age limit of spirit rings, he only dared to attach a 20,000-year spirit ring to his sixth spirit ring, but Xu Tianyi's fifth spirit ring had the same requirement as his?!
Chu Qingtian blurted out in disbelief, "You absorbed your fifth spirit ring for 20,000 years? Are you out of your mind?"
(End of chapter)