Chapter 3262: Leaving_1

On the other side, Gui Mei, panting heavily, stared fiercely at the Xu Sheng in front of him…

Unable to restrain himself, he rebuked, "Kid, do you even know the way to the Xingluo Empire? We have been traveling for who knows how many hours!!"

He always felt that the other party was just wandering aimlessly—otherwise, how could they still not have reached the border of the Tiandou Empire after so long!!

However, Xu Sheng did not get angry and patiently explained, "Elder Gui, we left Martial Soul City for more reasons than just heading to the Xingluo Empire!"

Gui Mei furrowed his brows, "Kid, what do you mean? I'm somewhat confused!"

They were clearly fleeing from the pursuit of the upper three families' powerful experts, which was why they decided to head to the Xingluo Empire!

And now, out of the blue, he was saying such things; how could he understand!

Xu Sheng smiled faintly and asked again, "Haven't you noticed anything wrong here?"

Upon hearing this, Gui Mei immediately surveyed the vast forest around them, puzzled, "Wrong? I don't see any problems!"

He had not felt that there was anything amiss on the way here!

Xu Sheng did not immediately answer the question but continued, "Is that so? Elder Gui, look more closely!"

Hearing this, Gui Mei scrutinized the forest once more…

Suddenly, it was as if he understood something, and his expression became incredibly shocked…

Xu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems you have noticed, Elder Gui. Since we arrived at this forest, it has been unusually quiet!"

"You should know that this area is unattended and is known to be inhabited by many soul beasts, but now, we haven't seen a single one!"

Gui Mei swallowed hard, "Xu Sheng, are you suggesting… someone is hunting soul beasts?"

Damn it, he himself had only just noticed this problem!

Xu Sheng nodded affirmatively, "Exactly! Ordinary human Soul Masters, even if they were obtaining Soul Rings, couldn't possibly achieve this extent. So there's only one answer!"

Gui Mei, with a face full of wariness, uttered four words, "Abyssal creatures!!"

Thinking up to this point, he could not help but clench his fists, "I hadn't expected them to think of hunting a large number of soul beasts to improve their strength to avoid detection!"

But the next second, he added again, "But… this may not necessarily be the truth; it's just our speculation!"

Xu Sheng seemed to see his concern and reminded him, "Elder Gui, why not use your spiritual power to perceive this forest? You will likely find an answer immediately!"

Places where abyssal creatures have stayed almost always retained their scent!

And so was the case with this soul beast forest!

Enlightened, Gui Mei immediately used his spiritual power for a thorough sweep around…

And sure enough, when the power spread to a certain area, a strong, nauseating stench assaulted the senses…

In Gui Mei's eyes, a killing intent gradually flared, "It really is abyssal creatures. Such evil and ominous scents, I could never forget in my lifetime!"

The last time he had fought with abyssal creatures, if not for Yueguan's arrival, he might have already perished!!

Xu Sheng naturally captured these emotions, commenting lightly, "It seems Elder Gui also has a deep grudge against the abyssal creatures!"

Gui Mei coldly retorted, "Hmph, such beasts that obliterate human nature should be exterminated!!"

"However, what's your plan by telling me all this? If it's to have the Martial Soul Hall investigate this vast soul beast forest, that's simply impossible!"

Such a large scale mobilization is not something that can be accomplished by the Pope alone!

Xu Sheng shook his head, dismissing the possibility, "No, that's not what I'm thinking. It's just that I felt it necessary to make you aware of the terror of the abyssal creatures!"

"And… they must be eradicated entirely; otherwise, they will inevitably harm this world!"

Gui Mei rolled his eyes and said, "You don't need to tell me; I've already experienced the terror of the abyssal creatures firsthand. I wouldn't want to fight with them, not even if I faced a Soul Master with a higher soul power rank!!"

Xu Sheng didn't waste any more words, "In that case, Elder Gui, let's head to the border of Xingluo Empire now."

Gui Mei hesitated for a moment, then agreed...

"Fine... but I'll lead the way. Knowing you, you might just run off again!!"

It seemed that none of the upper three families' experts were pursuing Xu Sheng, so there was no need to be as vigilant as when they first left Martial Soul City, sticking to secluded paths!

Xu Sheng didn't refuse either, "Then please lead the way, Elder Gui!"

He really wasn't familiar with the current situation of the Continent.

Gui Mei glanced at him and said coldly, "Then follow closely and don't fall behind!"

The next second, his entire figure was enveloped by black mist, and in an instant, he dashed out...

The corners of Xu Sheng's mouth slightly rose as he too burst forth with strong soul power fluctuation and quickly chased after him...

The two maintained a mere few meters' distance from each other...

Gui Mei, who had thought to shake Xu Sheng off, couldn't help but look back and inwardly exclaimed, "This kid can actually keep up with my speed, and it seems quite effortless. Such a terrifying talent!"

However, he was the renowned Ghost Douluo, how could he let himself be outdone like this...

Having said that, he increased his speed once again...

...

Finally, after some time had passed, they had reached the border of the Sky Dou Empire...

The first thing that came into view was the gate guarded by numerous Sky Dou Empire Soldiers...

Soon, the man leading them noticed their presence and walked over with a firm grip on his spear...

He asked with an indifferent tone, "Halt, who are you? Why have you come here!!"

In response, Gui Mei simply tossed his Soul Hall Elder's Token over...

The man caught it and his pupils suddenly constricted...

"You... You're an Elder of Martial Soul Hall? What brings you here?"

After speaking, he carefully handed it back...

The rest of the Sky Dou Empire Soldiers, hearing this, also revealed a look of wariness and caution in their eyes...

After all, the Martial Soul Hall was an anomaly within Sky Dou Empire, completely disregarding the royal household!

Gui Mei had no intention of explaining and said coldly, "We have urgent matters and need to leave the Sky Dou Empire at once, open the gate!"

The man's body trembled as he bowed his head and stammered, "Elder... Elder, please spare me the trouble. If I cannot give a valid reason..."

However, Gui Mei had no interest in saving face for him, and impatiently scolded, "I don't want to say it a second time, open the gate!!"

If it continued like this, he would not mind blowing the gate open himself!

The other party panicked, bowed, and said, "Elder, please calm your anger, we... we will open the gate for you now!"

With that, he signaled the other soldiers with a glance...

The soldiers did not dare to speak further and quickly slid the gate open...

Seeing this, Gui Mei didn't even give them a glance and just strode past them...

Xu Sheng nodded in acknowledgment and then quickly followed...