Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

"Everyone gets a share."

She took out the shoes she had prepared beforehand and gave them to everyone, ten pairs to each person. These were the last shoes Ning Rongrong bought in the shop, as gifts for everyone to help build relationships.

"It feels so good, I feel like I'm going to bounce up!"

Oscar immediately changed into those shoes, stepped on the ground to try them out, and jumped around a bit. He was very excited; these shoes were so comfortable to wear.

Even Tang San nodded in approval after putting them on. These shoes have excellent elasticity, which can cushion the pressure on the soles of the feet and joints, making them very suitable for running.

In addition, the material of the outer sole is also soft, which can minimize the sound when stepping on the ground, just like a cat's paw pads.

It can even assist in climbing, which is very suitable for my fighting style.

After this, the atmosphere within the team became even more harmonious, which made Flander, who was hiding in the shadows, nod with satisfaction.

He was previously struggling with how to adjust the relationships within the team, believing that only a close-knit team could maximize their combat effectiveness.

If there are internal conflicts and contradictions, it would be good if they could avoid negatively impacting each other, let alone maximize their combat power.

"Little Ao's third soul skill allows us to fly, so why not just fly to get around?"

As they prepared to depart, Ao Jiu'er voiced the question that had been lingering in her mind.

"Running is also a form of exercise that can greatly improve physical fitness. We can't always be together in the future; there will come a day when we are separated. When Xiao Ao is gone, we will only be able to rely on ourselves."

As the team leader, Dai Mubai explained that this was the main reason why they didn't use flying mushroom sausages to travel.

Without saying another word, the group set off, with Flander continuing to follow in secret.

With the help of those shoes, everyone's speed increased significantly. Dai Mubai and Tang San, who had the best physical abilities, took turns driving Oscar, further increasing their speed.

After half a month of this ordeal, the group finally arrived at a small town outside Sunset Forest.

There are many such towns outside the Soul Beast Forest, with one every ten miles or so, providing resting places for Soul Masters entering and leaving the Soul Beast Forest.

Arriving at a restaurant, the group went inside to prepare for a big meal. This was likely their last sumptuous dinner before entering the Sunset Forest, after which they would have to experience a life of eating and sleeping outdoors.

The restaurant was quick, and the ordered dishes were served in no time. The group hadn't been eating for long when a group of people walked in. The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a moon-white Soul Master robe. He was handsome, with his hair combed very neatly, and he looked very refined.

Behind him were seven young men and women around twenty years old, also dressed in moon-white Soul Master robes, but their robes lacked the silver embroidery of the middle-aged man's.

Each of them had a blue circular mark on the left shoulder of their clothes, with two characters embroidered inside—Canghui!

Compared to the casual attire of Tang San and his companions, or perhaps because the academy was too poor to afford uniforms, that group was undoubtedly much more formal. In particular, their Canghui insignia made it immediately clear that they were students of a Soul Master Academy. After all, Canghui Academy, as one of the advanced Soul Master academies, had quite a reputation.

The restaurant owner's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the group's attire. He greeted them with utmost politeness, bowing and scraping, secretly thinking that a big, fat lamb was about to be devoured.

He was willing to risk opening a shop here to make money from Soul Masters, especially from students who hadn't graduated yet.

Those who are still in the academy at this age must be members of the academy's specially trained battle teams, who are used to participate in the Soul Master Competition. Their treatment is naturally good, and they are definitely not short of money.

"That girl's pretty, Boss Dai. Those guys must be from Canghui Academy, right?"

While he was feasting, Ma Hongjun was immediately attracted to the beautiful woman in the group. In particular, he had not vented his lust for half a month and was in a state of intense desire.

Although the woman was not as beautiful as Ning Rongrong or Zhu Zhuqing, she appeared very mature, which was exactly what Ma Hongjun liked.

"It's just a small Canghui Academy, what's there to brag about!"

With a disdainful sneer, Dai Mubai didn't take that group of people seriously.

As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, he had naturally read the intelligence of all the advanced soul master academies on the continent, including Canghui Academy, which was only considered to be at the lower end of the nearly one hundred advanced soul master academies on the entire continent, and had never even made it past the preliminary rounds in the Soul Master Competition.

Hearing these words, Ning Rongrong, who was eating, looked up in surprise, glanced at Dai Mubai, then at Ma Hongjun, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ao Jiu'er were also quite bewildered. They were just having a nice meal, so why were they provoking each other?

Do you have a grudge against them?

Neither of them lowered their voices. The restaurant was only so big, and since Soul Masters have stronger senses than ordinary people, their words were naturally heard by the group from Canghui Academy, who stopped and turned to look.

In particular, when Lian Xuefeng saw Ma Hongjun's undisguised lewd gaze, her eyebrows furrowed in displeasure.

"This is going to be interesting."

Oscar chuckled softly, appearing quite excited.

"What good show?"

Tang San was puzzled and didn't understand why Dai Mubai would provoke those people. Could it be that they were enemies?

"This is part of our training. Dean Flander once said that a Soul Master who doesn't dare to cause trouble is not a good Soul Master. Just like the saying goes, a person who doesn't dare to cause trouble is mediocre."

However, it depends on who they are. They are also students of the Soul Master Academy, so it's the safest place to provoke them; at most, it'll just be a fight.

Oscar's smile grew even more lewd. Having spent so many years at Shrek Academy, he was already used to these rules, not to mention that the dean was there to protect him this time, so he could play around as he pleased.

Moreover, he enjoys the feeling of stepping on people who are usually high and mighty; it feels great.

"This is great, I like it!"

Xiao Wu got excited. She liked this idea, which was to beat everyone down and make them call her Sister Xiao Wu.

Tang San couldn't help but laugh and said, "The Dean has quite a few quotes; they could all be compiled into a monster's quotes list."

Judging from their ages, Canghui Academy must be a high-level Soul Master academy.

Since entering Shrek Academy, he had heard many of the dean's quotes from Dai Mubai and the other two, but this was the first time he had heard one so arrogant, which suited his taste quite well.

They are geniuses among geniuses, even monsters, destined to become prodigies. They need not fear anyone, and only through constant battles can they forge the strongest invincible spirit.

He had no impression of Canghui Academy. Although his teacher had told him about some advanced soul master academies on the continent, he was referring to the top ones, especially the soul master universities. He had never heard of Canghui Academy.

The conversation between the group left Ning Rongrong and the other two girls even more bewildered. After they came to their senses, their feelings were quite interesting, and they were speechless.

Please, you who are provoking others don't even look at your own situation. Our team consists of a down-on-his-luck prince who ran away from home and a young master of the Haotian Sect who can't stand the light of day.

I am in a similar situation to Tang San, and Zhu Zhuqing is in a similar situation to Dai Mubai.

Not to mention we're about to enter Sunset Forest to hunt for spirit rings. Is it really appropriate for us to provoke and offend a spirit master academy's team like this?

"Go ahead and cause trouble if you want. As long as they don't gang up on us, I won't lift a finger."

Zhu Zhuqing coldly stated her thoughts before continuing to eat her food in small bites.

She wasn't in the mood for this kind of battle, and with the Sunset Forest about to open, she wanted to get a good night's rest and get herself into peak condition.

She had long heard of the dangers of Sunset Forest. Two years ago, a group from Star Luo Royal Academy lost many people there. It should be noted that there were five Title Douluo escorting them, including Dai Xueyi, the dean of Star Luo Royal Academy.

Although Dean Dai Xueyi and Flander are both level 95 Title Douluo, there is a huge gap in their combat power. In a head-on confrontation, Dean Dai Xueyi could easily crush Flander.

Even Dean Dai Xueyi's team failed, let alone the fact that they only have Flander on their side now.

"I don't want to fight either."

Ning Rongrong and Ao Jiu'er also expressed their opinions. Although they had made ample preparations, the journey of half a month had taken its toll on them. Now they just wanted to have a good meal and then get a good night's sleep.

While it's true that as a team they should stand together through thick and thin, they can't just blindly and recklessly cause trouble; at least, they don't want to participate in this kind of childish battle.

"I didn't ask you to get involved either."

Zhu Zhuqing's words made Dai Mubai's face turn cold, and he couldn't help but recall the time he was cut off, which made him even more disgusted.

Of course, the main reason he was so averse to Zhu Zhuqing was that he didn't want to use the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Technique with her, because once they fused, Zhu Zhuqing would discover her physical condition, and he, Dai Mubai, couldn't bear the shame.

"Go and meet them, consider it exercise before dinner."

Ye Zhi Qiu, who was leading the team, said something to Shen Xin Shui and then walked towards an empty dining table.

He led the team out this time to give the children of the team some experience. They had been to many large city arenas before, but this time he wanted to go to the edge of Sunset Forest to fight against soul beasts, experience the true meaning of life and death battles, and temper the seven people's will.

We arrived here covered in dust and grime, only to be provoked as soon as we got here.

Although we can't figure out their background, since they've insulted the academy, we can't ignore it. We might as well take this opportunity to give those seven kids some more practical experience.

"Which college are you from?"

Shen Xinshui led her team over, glanced at Dai Mubai and the others' casual attire, and, noticing no badges or markings, asked.

"You're not worthy to discuss matters!"

His heterochromatic eyes gleamed, and Dai Mubai made no attempt to conceal his disdain.

"The taste was alright, but the cooking time was a bit off. Everyone just made do with it."

Ma Hongjun, the other person who started the trouble, continued to eat and drink heartily, praising his food as he ate, clearly not taking Shen Xinshui and the others seriously.

"Although I don't know why you've targeted us, it seems like you want to fight. Let's go outside and fight."

After giving the group a long look, Shen Xinshui led them out of the restaurant.

After all, they would be eating and staying here later. If this place were turned into ruins, they would have to sleep in tents again tonight.

"Fighting? I love it the most."

Seeing that the fight had been agreed upon, Xiao Wu excitedly jumped up from her chair and was the first to follow them out.

When Xiao Wu went out to fight, Tang San naturally wouldn't sit still anymore; he stood up and followed her out.

As he walked, his eyes turned deep purple, which was the Purple Demon Eye of the peak of the Mustard Seed Realm.

He carefully observed the seven people with the help of the Purple Demon Eye, but soon frowned because he couldn't see anything. At the same time, he felt a gaze fall on him. When he looked up, he found that it was the girl that Ma Hongjun had coveted earlier.

Realizing that his spying had been discovered, Tang San quickly looked away, his mind becoming even more serious.

Seeing that Xiao Wu and Tang San had both gone out, Dai Mubai and the other two also stood up and went out. In the end, only Ning Rongrong and the other two were left eating at the big table.

"There are only five of you?"

Standing in the open space outside the restaurant, Shen Xinshui's expression darkened when she saw that only five people had come out.

Are you going to defeat seven people with only five?

That's too arrogant!

Five people are enough!

After lining up, Dai Mubai, standing at the very front, was arrogant and disdainful, possessing absolute confidence in his own strength and even more so in his disdain for Canghui Academy.

An academy team that hasn't even made it out of the preliminaries in the Soul Master Tournament is trash. Even if they're missing two players, it's enough to defeat them.

"That's arrogant enough. I hope your performance in the future will live up to that arrogance."

With a cold snort, Shen Xinshui gestured to Lian Xuefeng beside her, and the two of them stepped back at the same time.

"You guys deal with them, Yukikaze and I will cover for you."

As he spoke, Shen Xinshui looked towards the restaurant. He hadn't forgotten that the other side still had three team members who hadn't made a move yet, and the petite girl gave him a faint sense of oppression, which stemmed from the suppression of her martial spirit.