Chapter 254.1. Invading a Territory?


    Xu Sanshi didnt dare to be sarcastic after looking at Wang Dongers worried expression. He hurriedly got up from the sofa and said, Im leaving too. Dont worry, Donger, Yuhao knows what hes doing. He mustve had something urgente up if he left in such a hurry.


    Xu Sanshis words reminded Wang Donger. Perhaps Elder Xuan has assigned him something?


    The group appeared before Elder Xuan a few minutester.


    Mission? No, I havent assigned him with anything. Didnt you guyse back together yesterday? Whats wrong? Has Huo Yuhao vanished? Elder Xuan was equally astonished. It was quite a big deal for Shrek Academy if a student went missing, and this was especially rming because Huo Yuhao was a member of the Sea Gods Pavilion. Huo Yuhao could be said to be Shrek Academys future cornerstone.


    Dont worry. Ill help you guys look. The entire academy began to move with Elder Xuans announcement, and everyone started to look for Huo Yuhao.


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    Two hourster, inside the Sea Gods Pavilion...


    Nothingweve searched everywhere. Hes not in the academy. Ive sent people over to Shrek City, and nobodys seen Huo Yuhao recently. Elder Xuan lowered his voice as he spoke.


    Six of Shreks Seven Monsters were gathered at this moment. Huo Yuhao had gone missing, and this was a big deal to everybody.


    Elder Xuans eyes descended on Wang Donger as he said, Did he say anything to you yesterday, Donger? What did he do?


    Wang Donger had been worried for the entire morning, and her eyes were long since red. Huo Yuhao was still nowhere to be seen even though they had been searching for more than two hours, and she couldnt be any more worried than she already was. She was just anxious in the beginning, and then she was incensed, but all that was left in her heart right now was nervousness. She was even thinking that she wouldnt pursue anything about what had happened between him and Wang Qiuer yesterday if he could just return safely. What a kind-hearted girl!


    She tossed her head from side to side and said, He was still asleep when I escorted him back to rest. However, his vitals had returned to normal. I I should have stayed by his side. This is all my fault, all my fault! Wang Dongers voice was starting to break, and she was about to cry.


    Elder Xuan said, Dont be hasty. Theres something odd about all this. We have discovered from our preliminary investigations that Huo Yuhao isnt the only person that has gone missing. Someone else has disappeared.


    Ah? Everyone was astounded. Was it possible that this other person was the key to finding Huo Yuhao?


    Elder Xuan nced at Wang Donger and said, The other missing person is Wang Qiuer.


    Wang Donger felt as if a lightning bolt struck down on her when she heard that name. Her eyes turned ck, then she stumbled forward, and would have fallen if Jiang Nannan hadnt been supporting her. Huo Yuhao had gone missing, and he had actually gone missing at the same time as Wang Qiuer. They, they


    Wang Donger didnt dare to follow that train of thought.


    Xu Sanshis eyes widened as he muttered softly under his breath, Was I right? Maybe they really eloped.


    Bei Bei kicked him and whispered, Shut your filthy mouth! Huo Yuhao isnt an unountable person. I think something is wrong.


    Elder Xuan stared at Wang Dongers face, which had lost all color. Bei Bei is right, I think something is wrong. Have you guys considered the possibility that Wang Qiuer has kidnapped him?


    Elder Xuans words were like a lifeline to Wang Donger, and she immediately recovered as she stared at Elder Xuan with widened eyes.


    Elder Xuan said ponderously, Ive found it a little strange ever since she joined the academy because she simply looked too much like Donger. In fact, they look almost identical, and their names are equally simr. Donger is also positive that they are not rted by blood, while Wang Qiuers martial soul is of Ultimate strength, something that I have never seen before. All these factors raised my suspicions. However, she has relied on her own abilities to join the inner courtyard, so we cannot reject her. Furthermore, her abilities are quite formidable.


    My suspicions were greatly ayed ever since your hunting expedition into the Great Star Dou Forest. However, something must be wrong, since she vanished along with Huo Yuhao at the same time. Even though outsiders are unaware of how important Huo Yuhao is to Shrek, he has participated in the tournament before, and his twin martial souls are no secret to anyone. Its not impossible that one of our rivals has sent Wang Qiuer to us with Huo Yuhao as the target. Dont panic, everyone, I have already gathered all the academys teachers, and we will head out to search for him. I hope that Huo Yuhao is safe. You guys can start moving and head elsewhere to look for him.


    Im going right now. Wang Donger couldnt wait any longer as she turned around and disappeared in a sh.


    Everyone bid their farewells to Elder Xuan and departed one after another, until only Bei Bei remained.


    Why arent you going? Elder Xuan turned towards Bei Bei.


    Bei Bei frowned and said, Elder Xuan, do you really believe that Wang Qiuer has kidnapped him? I dont think thats right. Shrek wouldnt be the number one academy on the Continent if someone could kidnap him from the Sea Gods Pavilion. Nobody knows how senior sister Xiaotao left all those years ago, but we were under attack from powerful enemies back then, and our academy was emptied out as a result. However, you were here with the other elders inside the Sea Gods Pavilion to hold down the fort. How could you guys let Wang Qiuer, whos just a Soul Emperor, kidnap him?


    Elder Xuan tilted his head and said, Youre still coolheaded. The others minds were a mess. Youre right its unlikely that Wang Qiuer has kidnapped him. However, you saw how dejected Donger was just now, and I had to find a way to stabilize her before anything else could be done. We dont know why Huo Yuhao has decided to leave, and we dont even know if he left together with Wang Qiuer. But we cant have any internal problems. I did feel him leave after I got up in the morning. He left by himself, but it felt as if he was in a hurry. I didnt think much about it back then, but it seems he must have run into something. Think carefully, has anything important happened to Huo Yuhao recently?


    Nobody would ever think, not even in their wildest dreams, that Huo Yuhaos emergency originated from the pouch that Wang Donger had given him.


    Inside Clear Sky Castle...


    Eh? Niu Tian was tasting the fragrant wine in his cup when his eyes suddenly froze.


    Whats wrong? Tiu Tian nced at him curiously.


    Niu Tian frowned and said, Thats strange! How has the seal been opened so quickly? Thats really strange.


    Tiu Tian was also surprised as he said, Are you referring to that pouch that you gave her? Its probably Huo Yuhao if its been opened.


    Niu Tian nodded, but he shook his head immediately afterwards and said, Its not strange that Donger has given the pouch to him. Could you not tell when they returned thest time? Dongers heart is locked onto that fellow. What I find strange is, how does Yuhao have the ability to open that spiritual seal? Does that mean he sought someone elses help to open it?


    Tiu Tian drank a mouthful of wine and said, If its open, then so be it. He will have to face our final test whether or not he found someone else to help him open it. In the end, the assessment doesnt just test his abilities. More importantly, it tests his love for Donger.


    Niu Tian said, Im not worried that he found someone to help open the seal, nor am I worried that hes found someone to help him find the Yearning Heartbroken Grass. What Im worried about is that he may have opened the seal by ident, and if thats the case, that ce is simply too dangerous for him with his current cultivation. Im afraid something might happen to him.


    Tiu Tian was a little confused. I dont think so. That fellow is quite intelligent. Can he not retreat and run away if he realizes something is amiss? Besides, can your spiritual seal really be opened by ident? I think we should be more concerned about this fellow showing the letters contents to Donger.


    Niu Tian heaved a faint sigh and said, Forget it. We werent the ones who came up with this test, anyway. Since the test has already begun, we will submit to fate.


    Fate? Tiu Tian gazed at the distant sky through the window, and an understanding smile appeared on his face.


    Niu Tian was momentarily stunned as he watched his brothers expression. Then he seemed to understand as well, and he smiled faintly as he stared at the clear blue skies outside. Yes! Fate.


    Huo Yuhao and Wang Qiuer flew for five hours, and the Heavenly Soul Empires Heaven Dou City was finally peeking out over the horizon.


    Hey, lets take a break! Wang Qiuer eximed softly.


    Alright. Huo Yuhao nodded and glided downwards.


    They had been travelling for full speed for five hours, and he was so exhausted that all his strength seemed to have left his body. Soul power could be replenished with a Milk Bottle, but he had to rely on soul power and his own body to defend against the air resistance from high-speed flight. His body was sore from five hours of flight, and he felt as if his entire skeleton was falling apart. He wouldnt be able to take it anymore if he didnt rest.


    They found a small patch of open ground andnded. Huo Yuhaos expression was as calm as water. He withdrew the flying-type soul tool behind his back, crossed his legs, sat down on the ground, and immediately began to meditate.


    Hey, arent you going to eat? Wang Qiuer could clearly see that there was something wrong with Huo Yuhaos current behavior. The frustration and worry that seemed toe from his bones had made him a little irrational.


    Im not too hungry. You go ahead. Huo Yuhaos storage-type soul tool always carried some food and water; this was one of the Ultimate Soldier ns main requirements.


    He handed some food and water to Wang Qiuer before he immediately continued to meditate.


    Wang Qiuer didnt push further, and she took the food and water and began to eat. She quietly stared at the cross-legged youth sitting before her as she ate.


    Am I going to venture with him into another world of soul beasts? Its only me and him this time. What does he want, exactly? The Setting Sun Forest? How can thatpare to the Great Star Dou Forest? The quality of soul beasts in that area is far inferior to the even Great Star Dou Forests Hybrid Region. Perhaps we wont find a single hundred thousand year soul beast over there.