Chapter 1803: Encounter (Please Subscribe)_1

Xu Sheng saw the dispersal of her pupils and her return to a cold demeanor, feigning ignorance as he asked, "Gu Yue, are you alright?"

Gu Yue shook her head, her expression unchanging as she replied, "I'm fine. Please take what I just said as a joke, Teacher Xu, and don't tell Wulin and the others!"

It was fortunate that Na'er had voluntarily fallen into slumber; otherwise, her abnormal behavior might have very well aroused the former's suspicions!

Xu Sheng did not expose her, smiling as he inquired, "All right, then what do you plan on doing now? Will you continue your post at the Spirit Pagoda?"

Gu Yue nodded earnestly and said, "Yes! Now that I have the opportunity to become the master of the Spirit Pagoda, I want to give it my all to strive for it."

Not just for herself, but also for the entire Soul Beast Clan!

Xu Sheng shrugged his shoulders and thought, "Since that's the case, then go for it, perhaps your dream will come true!"

Gu Yue's eyes immediately became vigilant as she asked, "My dream? Teacher Xu, what do you mean by that?"

She always felt that there was more to his words than just the surface meaning!

She even suspected that he might already know her purpose and true identity!

Feeling the change in Gu Yue, Xu Sheng's ink-colored eyes flickered as he said, "Gu Yue, didn't you just say that you want to become the master of the Spirit Pagoda?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue fixed her gaze on him for a good ten seconds before withdrawing her eyes…

She silently thought, "Perhaps I've been too busy with work, a little tense in spirit!"

Then, she spoke, "Well then, I'll take Teacher Xu's kind words. It's getting late, I should leave now!"

With those words, she hurriedly left Shrek Academy!

Ya Li, who had just witnessed that scene, stood beside Xu Sheng and said, "Elder Xu, was that Gu Yue just now?"

Xu Sheng did not deny it, "Yes, that was Gu Yue!"

With confirmation, a touch of sentiment appeared on Ya Li's cheeks, "Gu Yue... that child's temperament is incredibly calm, it doesn't fit her age at all!"

"Sometimes, I feel as though there is another mature soul residing within her!"

Xu Sheng glanced at her in surprise and said, "Perhaps it's just her exceptional innate talent. By the way, Elder Ya'li, about the Pavilion Master's matters, have you..."

Could it be that befitting an Ultimate Douluo, she had noticed something different about Gu Yue?

Ya Li revealed a tender smile, "Don't worry, Elder Xu, I have come to terms with it already!"

If one observed carefully, they would notice her complexion and emotions were unusually tranquil, not like the pain she felt when she just lost Yun Ming a few months ago…

Xu Sheng mused, "That's good, then. However... perhaps the academy should also consider a successor for the Sea God Pavilion Master."

Ya Li's beautiful eyes blinked as she said softly, "Regarding that, I have discussed it with Elder Long, and I think Tang Wulin is a very good candidate!"

Xu Sheng expressed surprise, "Wulin? Is there a particular reason for this?"

In his view, Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu were the most suitable candidates!

Not only were they personally strong, but they also had impressive family backgrounds!

However, he hadn't expected Ya Li and Long Yeyue to actually consider nurturing Tang Wulin for the Sea God Pavilion Master position!

Ya Li's lips curled slightly, "Perhaps I have a bit of personal bias. In this young man, I see Yun Ming's reflection!"

But as if she had thought of something, she added meaningfully, "Speaking of which, I think you, Elder Xu, should have the most say in this matter, as the growth of the Shrek Seven Monsters was inseparable from you!"

"Especially Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, who began studying under you since the intermediate academy!"

Xu Sheng casually said, "But even if that's what I think, it doesn't seem like I can decide who the next Sea God Pavilion Master will be, right?"

Elder Ya'li affirmed, "Of course. The Sea God Pavilion Master has always been chosen collectively by the previous Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, even Yun Ming has no right to do so!"

Xu Sheng turned leisurely and waved his hand, "If that is the case, then let the Elders decide! My opinion doesn't matter!"

Watching the former leave, Ya'li sighed, "Ah... Elder Xu really does as he pleases, but perhaps if he had used his soul skill at that time... Maybe Yun Ming wouldn't have fallen!"

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On the other side, as Wu Changkong continued to advance, he now saw a huge valley appear before his eyes, guarded by several evil Soul Masters clad in black robes!

After taking a deep breath, he couldn't help but speculate, "With evil Soul Masters guarding this place, it must be where the Icefire Polarized Eyes are located!"

The defenses are so tight, sneaking in seems highly unlikely!

It would be better to listen in on what these guys are saying first, to decide whether to take action afterwards!

One of the evil Soul Masters with a higher soul power rank shouted, "Everyone wake up and keep watching the surroundings. If you find any other Soul Masters, kill without mercy!!"

Another evil Soul Master, with a scornful face, said, "Relax, no other Soul Masters will disturb our plans!"

"That's right, this is Sunset Forest, a damned barren place. Besides, isn't Lord of Dark Bell here with us?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong's pupils shrank sharply, "Lord of Dark Bell? Isn't that one of the Holy Spirit Cult's four great lords? Why would he appear in such a place!!"

If they really encounter him, they don't stand a chance of survival!!

No, he must return immediately to warn Tang Wulin and the others to leave!

Just as he was about to silently retreat, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder, followed by a taunting voice, "Little mouse, what have you discovered here?"

A single sentence made Wu Changkong's back drenched in cold sweat...

Without needing to think twice, the one behind him must be the Hyper Douluo of the Dark Bell!

And from the other party's tone, it was clear that he had been discovered long ago!

Remembering this, he released his Martial Soul without any hesitation—an exquisitely sharp longsword materialized in his hands...

First Soul Skill, Frost Trace!!

A several meters long stream of ice-blue Sword Qi burst forth from the longsword, slashing towards Nanali...

But she didn't attempt to dodge at all; with a casual flick of her hand, she blocked the attack perfectly...

Seeing this, Nanali's Beautiful Eyes deepened, "You're quite brave for a little mouse. But... have we met somewhere before?"

After speaking, she tapped her head and confidently said, "I remember now... you're the one that Dark Hummingbird guy's daughter fancies, right? Something like 'Wu' in your name!"

Wu Changkong didn't reply but took the opportunity to widen the gap between them, cautiously eyeing the other party...

The disparity in strength between them was immense; he had almost no chance of winning!

But... he at least had to warn Tang Wulin and the others to escape!

With this thought, he whispered into the communicator by his ear, audible only to himself, "Everyone, immediately flee Sunset Forest!!"

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