Chapter 2775: Retreat_1

Upon hearing this, Flame muttered softly, "Why don't we let Xu Sheng take the lead? He is a Titled Douluo, after all!"

With Xu Sheng leading, if any unexpected situations arose, he could deal with them promptly!

It seemed unreasonable for the strongest among them to hide behind the others!

However, Evil Moon answered solemnly, "If that were the case, we wouldn't gain any growth. Xu Sheng alone could deal with most of the soul beasts!"

Hulena echoed, "Brother is right. After all, we are the ones who want to hunt soul beasts. How could we expect Xu Sheng to handle everything? Then our trip to Aquipeia Forest would be meaningless!"

Xu Sheng also sensed the slight concern in Flame's heart and reassured him, "Don't worry, Flame. If a core area soul beast appears on the periphery, I will take action!"

Flame realized this as well and said reluctantly, "Well... then fine, I'll just have to trust you!"

After all, with Xu Sheng and Ghost Douluo around, they shouldn't fear even if a hundred-thousand-year soul beast appeared!

Evil Moon took a deep breath, "Then, let's move according to the plan I just laid out!"

With those words, the group started trekking into Aquipeia Forest according to the formation they had previously agreed upon...

However, since they were on the periphery, the beasts that met their eyes were mostly ten-year soul beasts, and it was rare to even see a centennial one...

Flame, who initially harbored a desire to fight, was gradually losing patience and couldn't help but say, "They are all ten-year soul beasts, how about we pick up the pace?"

Yet, Hulena suddenly interjected, "Flame, keep it down, look ahead!"

At her words, everyone's gaze turned to the front...

Before them was a blood-red wolf cub, filled with a bloodthirsty aura, but its silver fur stood out starkly out of place.

Flame said instinctively, "What a cool wolf, but is it suitable for Evil Moon?"

Evil Moon and Hulena looked at each other, clearly clueless about this soul beast...

Seeing this, Xu Sheng calmly explained, "That soul beast is called the Bloodthirsty Silver Wolf. Judging by the length of its tail, its cultivation is probably between one hundred and three hundred years."

"Although it would suit Evil Moon, it's a pity that its cultivation is too low!"

It was then that Evil Moon realized and said in astonishment, "Bloodthirsty Silver Wolf? Isn't that one of the soul beasts you mentioned to me, Xu Sheng?"

However, he soon showed signs of disappointment...

To simply watch it leave was the only option, as absorbing such a level of soul ring would only lower his potential!

Flame clenched his fists tightly and declared irritably, "This is so irritating; I'll take it down!"

It was frustrating to finally encounter a beast that was unsuitable due to its low cultivation!

Xu Sheng, however, stopped him saying, "Flame, if Evil Moon does not need it as his soul ring, then let's spare its life!"

"Pointless slaughter may drive soul beasts to the brink of extinction, causing future Soul Masters to be unable to obtain soul rings!"

Flame clearly didn't take the former's suggestion seriously, "Xu Sheng, there are so many soul beasts in Aquipeia Forest, it's impossible to kill them all. Even if they were to go extinct, it's unlikely I'd live to see it!"

He certainly had no interest in worrying about others!

Hulena glanced at Xu Sheng, then also tried to console, "Flame, I think Xu Sheng is right; let's not do this!"

Their teacher had once said the same, but nobody really took it to heart!

After all, to most Soul Masters, soul beasts were just beasts that could be slaughtered at will!

Hearing this, Flame replied agitatedly, "I don't care! I'm just going to use it for practice!!"

Having said that, he charged straight towards the Bloodthirsty Silver Wolf, releasing his Martial Soul and launching an attack...

Xu Sheng just watched, making no move to stop him...

Evil Moon pursed his lips and said, "Xu Sheng, that's just how Flame is... don't mind him!"

For some reason, he always felt that the Xu Sheng before him was further along and more mature than they had imagined!

Xu Sheng shook his head with a light laugh, "It's okay, it was just a suggestion. Whether he wants to do it or not is up to him!"

Preventing the extinction of soul beasts depends on all Soul Masters!

"Besides, if the soul beasts of Aquipeia Forest were truly heading towards extinction, it wouldn't be due to a single Bloodthirsty Silver Wolf!"

Gui Mei, who was protecting them from the shadows, had a subtle change in his cold gaze...

"This Xu Sheng, he actually worries that the Aquipeia Forest might go extinct, could it be that..."

"No, it's impossible. The number of soul beasts in the Aquipeia Forest has indeed decreased due to the massive hunting by Soul Masters lately, but it hasn't caused any impact."

"He's merely exaggerating the consequences. Fundamentally, he's just a child with decent talent!"

Perhaps, these words were deliberately meant for him to hear, to cover up his real purpose!!

...

After some difficulties, Flame finally killed the Bloodthirsty Silver Wolf, a look of satisfaction on his face...

As for the Hundred Year Yellow Soul Ring floating above the corpse, he didn't even give it a glance...

After returning to the group, Hulena said discontentedly, "Flame!"

Before she could continue, Flame interrupted, "Nana, I know, I know, we shouldn't slaughter soul beasts, but I really couldn't resist just now!"

Evil Moon patted Hulena on the shoulder, "Need to recover your Soul Power? If not, let's move on!"

Flame waved his hand away, "No need, it was just a centennial soul beast, it's nothing!"

But then he scanned the surroundings, puzzled, "Eh? X...Xu Sheng?"

Evil Moon and Hulena were stunned at first but then also realized something was amiss...

Xu Sheng, who had just been beside them, had disappeared without a trace!!

They immediately called out, "Xu Sheng!!"

However, there was no response...

An overly worried Hulena couldn't help but say, "Ghost Douluo Senior, Xu Sheng is missing!"

Still no response...

Flame's expression suddenly changed, "It's... it's over, Xu Sheng has vanished, and it seems Ghost Douluo is gone too."

Hulena's eyes reddened, "What do we do? Xu Sheng, he couldn't have had an accident, could he??"

Evil Moon's face also turned a few shades paler, but he still tried to remain as calm as possible," Flame, Nana, stay calm!"

"Xu Sheng is a Titled Douluo, unless he encounters a fighter of the Hyper Douluo Level, he should be safe from danger!"

"It's very likely that this was a plan arranged by Xu Sheng and Ghost Douluo Senior to test our courage!"

Despite saying so, he had cold sweat on his back...

Hulena swallowed hard, "Brother, what should we do now? Leave Aquipeia Forest?"

Flame stepped back a few paces, "I also think we should... should leave for now, the situation is too strange!"

Without Ghost Douluo's close protection, rashly moving through Aquipeia Forest would easily put them in danger!

Evil Moon knew all too well the dangers of proceeding, but still clenched his teeth and said, "But what if this is a test from Ghost Douluo Senior?"

If they left like this, how disappointed would the Pope be?