"Teacher Wu, is something wrong?"
Not just Tang Wulin, but Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, and Zhang Yangzi beside him were also puzzled and couldn't help voicing their confusion.
It wasn't hard for them to guess that Teacher Wu had been the powerhouse secretly protecting them during the final exam. But why would he personally seek them out now...?
It didn't seem directly related.
Seeing his sudden appearance—
"There have been some unexpected incidents recently. Dangerous elements have been appearing frequently, so we must be cautious."
"Your exam has changed from its original format. Instead of traveling in pairs or alone, you will now..."
"Set out together."
Wu Zhangkong shook his head, his usually calm expression flickering with concern. As their teacher—and the one personally overseeing Tang Luochuan's group—his priority was ensuring their safety.
Originally, he had intended to observe his students from afar during the exam, stepping in only when necessary, as was standard.
But the current situation was far from ordinary.
Whether it was the Evil Soul Master rioters Luo Chuan had dealt with on the train or the inexplicably eliminated Plague Soul Sage, he had realized the gravity of the situation.
This time, the Evil Soul Masters were restless!
Under these circumstances, he had immediately reported to higher-ups and was now preparing to gather everyone first. No matter how important the final exam was, the children's safety came first.
The first step was bringing them all together.
"According to the teachers at Shrek Academy, the rest of you are also heading toward Heaven Dou City. Your destination is likely the Spirit Transfer Pagoda there..."
"After completing your challenge, regroup there."
Wu Zhangkong spoke plainly.
"Dangerous elements..."
"So things have been this unstable lately?"
Tang Wulin murmured thoughtfully. Could these dangerous elements be similar to what he and his brother had faced on the Star Luo Continent?
The others shared the same sentiment. None of them had any objections to traveling together—they were already a team, after all. But what exactly were these "dangerous elements" Teacher Wu mentioned...?
"Teacher Wu's concerns are justified."
"During the train ride, several Evil Soul Master rioters appeared. Not only did they take hostages, but they also planted bombs on the train..."
Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi, who had been passengers on that train, quickly nodded in agreement.
"Evil Soul Masters!"
Hearing this, everyone immediately grasped the severity of the situation. If they had been dismissive before, they no longer held any illusions.
Evil Soul Masters had always been synonymous with terror and danger. Due to their ruthless cultivation methods, most could defeat stronger opponents despite being weaker...
Also known as the Fallen, these corrupted Soul Masters were undeniably terrifying.
"And it wasn't just ordinary Evil Soul Masters—there was even a Soul Sage-level one among them."
Wu Zhangkong couldn't help but think to himself. If a Soul Sage-level Evil Soul Master struck, even he might not be able to save his students in time.
It was far too dangerous.
"Teacher Wu, you can wait here for us. Brother and Gu Yue will go to the Spirit Transfer Pagoda first to wait for the others, and we'll regroup later."
At this moment, Tang Wulin also spoke up slowly. After all, Brother and Gu Yue didn't need to take the exam, so rather than staying here, they might as well stroll around Heaven Dou City.
"Hmm?"
Hearing his words, Gu Yue wore a faint smile on her face, clearly in agreement.
"Of course."
Wu Zhangkong nodded with a smile.
"Then..."
"Let's continue."
Tang Luochuan also smiled, thinking to himself.
"..."
Not long after, a satisfied Gu Yue stood beside Tang Luochuan as they headed toward the direction of Heaven Dou City's Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
Behind them, Tang Wulin and the others followed closely, with Wu Zhangkong's figure among them as well.
Inside the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, three young girls who had already completed their challenges were sitting on a bench.
They were none other than Wu Siduo, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Xiaoyan, who had earned some money in Shrek City before taking a transport here.
Meanwhile, another pair of young teens—Wei Xiaofeng and Zheng Yiran—were currently undergoing their challenges, having arrived just one transport later.
"Luo Chuan, Gu Yue, and everyone else..."
"You're here."
Seeing them arrive, Wu Siduo was the first to speak with a smile, while Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan also grinned.
"Miss Gu Yue."
"Do you need us to prepare an opponent for you?"
Beside them, a man's figure turned toward Gu Yue with a smile. It was Lin Shouye, the master of Heaven Dou City's Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
"No need."
Gu Yue simply shook her head with a light chuckle.
"Everyone should already know the current situation from Luo Chuan and Gu Yue. So next, we'll act together..."
Wu Zhangkong spoke calmly. Now, they only needed to wait for the last two in Heaven Dou City to finish before they could move on to the next city.
In reality, the route was almost predetermined—there were only a few cities near Shrek City, and the subsequent paths were largely similar.
"It's just a shame we don't have a vehicle..."
Wu Zhangkong mused aloud. Hearing this, Lin Shouye chuckled and tossed over a set of keys.
"Teacher Wu, don't delay the students' time. Take my car."
"..."
Teacher Wu was momentarily stunned before sighing in admiration. Having Luo Chuan and Gu Yue's status in the Spirit Transfer Pagoda was truly convenient!
"Then, for the next city, will we still complete the challenge at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda?"
Wu Siduo couldn't help but ask.
The Spirit Transfer Pagoda was undoubtedly the most convenient choice.
"Actually, we don't necessarily have to rely solely on the Forging Master Association and the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. Strong individuals aren't limited to just these two places—academies also have them."
"And I think this place would be a good choice..."
"Next stop, let's go here."
At this point, Tang Luochuan shook his head, pulling out a modern smart map and marking a location not far from them—
Heavenly Destiny Star Academy.
"Heavenly Destiny..."
"Star Academy?"
Looking at such a name, everyone wore thoughtful expressions before turning their gaze in unison toward Xu Xiaoyan. At this moment, even her eyes were filled with astonishment.
"Brother Luo Chuan, this Celestial Destiny Star Academy..."
Xu Xiaoyan's face showed deep contemplation as she spoke with curiosity. The Star Academy...
It sounded like it might be a perfect fit for her, didn't it?
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