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War God Hall!

As Hall Master Chen Xinjie, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, opened his murky eyes, he asked softly, "Guan Yue, how is that legion the federation has been closely monitoring lately?"

Guan Yue was momentarily stunned before explaining, "Hall Master... Ever since that legion reached a cooperation with the federation, we at War God Hall have not been monitoring them!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xinjie slightly furrowed his brows and said coldly, "Guan Yue! You should be aware that this legion has strength within its ranks that is no weaker than our War God Hall's. How can we afford to relax our vigilance!"

If this legion develops its soul tools, they could very well tear up the agreement due to a significant increase in overall strength and no longer be controlled by the federation!

Guan Yue immediately understood and nodded, saying, "Hall Master, I understand. From now on, I will dispatch legion members to monitor them!"

Having forgotten such an important matter was indeed a dereliction of duty!

Still not fully at ease, Chen Xinjie added, "Wait, to avoid suspicion from the higher-ups of that legion, directly send some Soul Masters or Forging Masters to assist them."

On the surface it would be assistance, but in reality, it was covert surveillance. If the legion showed any abnormalities, they could immediately take appropriate measures!

Guan Yue remained composed and said, "Hall Master, that's exactly what I was thinking!"

After a pause, as if he remembered something else, he said, "Oh, there's another matter I need to report to you. This is the list of members we are sending to Xingluo Land for the exchange. Please take a look!"

With that, he took out a list detailing various information about the Soul Masters and handed it over...

After taking the list, Chen Xinjie looked it over and inquired, "The Shrek Academy must have received the invitation as well. Are they going?"

The current situation at Shrek Academy is not optimistic; every move must be made with extreme caution!

Otherwise, they could be bitten back by the covertly lurking Holy Spirit Cult!

Guan Yue calmly stated, "Shrek Academy has indeed accepted the invitation, and they probably have already decided on the students who will participate!"

"Moreover, based on intelligence from subordinates, the Tang Sect wasn't wiped out as previously thought. A significant number of disciples survived and are now gathered inside Shrek Academy!"

Perhaps this is also why Shrek Academy has the confidence to send students to Xingluo Land for the exchange!

Chen Xinjie set the list aside and closed his eyes once more...

"Regarding the location of the Holy Spirit Cult, we have now narrowed it down to a certain area. I believe it won't be long before we can completely determine their exact location!"

At that time, we can inform the other powers, and by joining forces, we can surely eradicate this grave hidden threat of the Holy Spirit Cult!

...

After the meeting ended, the students dispersed on their own; they only had to reach the academy on time the next day!

Xie Xie let out a deep breath and suggested, "Everyone, we're departing for Xingluo Land tomorrow. Why don't we have a good time tonight?"

Ye Xinglan nodded, "That's a good suggestion. It can also serve as encouragement for our trip to Xingluo Land!"

Gu Yue also stated calmly, "I agree, we've been working hard for a long time. It's indeed time to relax a little!"

Xu Xiaoyan swallowed and said with shining eyes, "Yes, yes! I want to go eat barbecue. Those people who fled Shrek City have already started to trickle back!"

Xie Xie derisively said, "Barbecue? Are you the same as Xu Lizhi now? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get married in the future?"

Of course, that was just a joke!

With Xu Xiaoyan's family background and appearance, there was no lack of suitors!

In Shrek Outer Court alone, she had already rejected more than a dozen male students!

Hearing his words, she pursed her lips and said indifferently, "Hmph, even if I were to marry in the future, it would have to be to a man with personal charm and great strength like Teacher Xu!"

After a brief pause, she added in a low voice, "Anyway, it wouldn't be someone like you!"

"Psh, I'm not even willing to marry! If only Ye Hui hadn't rejected me..."

Xu Xiaoyan immediately felt a surge of gossip curiosity and pressed on, "Come on, spill it, what didn't Ye Hui agree to?"

Xie Xie's face turned red, and he turned his head away without saying anything more…

Only Xu Lizhi, who became the unintended target, stopped what he was doing, wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, and said somewhat dazedly, "Eh? Sister Xinglan, am I really that fat?"

After speaking, he even unconsciously patted his round belly!

He only felt he was rather well-fed, not yet to the degree of being fat!

Ye Xinglan frowned and said speechlessly, "Lizhi, your belly is bulging like that! How can that not be fat? I've been telling you to slim down for ages, but you never listen!"

Although she could tolerate Xu Lizhi's appearance, not everyone could accept him looking like this!

Upon hearing this, Xu Lizhi earnestly said, "Sister Xinglan… I promise, starting from today I'll make an effort to lose weight!"

After saying that, he quickly polished off the food he had in his hands…

Everyone fell silent...

Xu Lizhi wanting to lose weight? Don't joke about it!

At least pretend to look like you're dieting, right?

Tang Wulin, looking troubled, weighed his words carefully before finally saying, "Uh… everybody, why don't you go have fun? It's been a long time since I've been to the Blacksmith Association! I really should go check it out!"

In these past days, he had nearly forgotten about Mu Chen and the others!

As a disciple, this was indeed somewhat inappropriate!

No sooner had he spoken than he was interrupted by Xie Xie, "How can that be okay? It's just a visit to the Blacksmith Association, right? Let's all go together!"

Xu Xiaoyan, for once, didn't retort against Xie Xie and echoed supportively, "Yeah, yeah, it's true we're not as skilled as you and Gu Yue, but we've also reached level 2 blacksmiths!!"

Ye Xinglan commented indifferently, "Wulin, could it be that you think we'll embarrass you? If that's the case, forget it then!"

Gu Yue also pouted, crossing her arms as she said, "Then you go."

Seeing this, Tang Wulin knew it was impossible to go to the Blacksmith Association alone, and said helplessly, "I got it, let's all go together then!"

His visit to the Blacksmith Association this time was not just to see Mu Chen and the others!

More importantly…it was to challenge becoming a level 6 blacksmith!

His progress had been halted at being a level 5 blacksmith due to his soul power rank, but now that he had broken through to Soul Ancestor, it was naturally time to try!

…

Without further ado, the group quickly arrived at the Blacksmith Association!

As they stepped inside, the receptionist at the front desk gave a formulaic smile, "Welcome to the Blacksmith Association..."

But when her gaze fell upon Tang Wulin, she exclaimed in surprise, "Little brother, it's been quite a while since you've been here, hasn't it?"

Tang Wulin scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Yeah, it's probably been around half a year."

Because of his public forging last time, Tang Wulin had left a strong impression on the staff members of the Blacksmith Association!

So recognizing him was not a difficult task at all!

But Gu Yue and the others beside him all showed envious expressions…

"Tsk tsk tsk, who knew Wulin was so well-known at the Blacksmith Association!"

"Exactly, even the staff recognized him instantly!"

"Envious, with Wulin's talent in forging, he truly is formidable!"