Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

Chen Luo, after all, was a man who knew how the plot would unfold, and was able to minimize the risks.

With two Soul Saints, Flander and Zhao Wuji, we won't panic at all when we encounter the Dragon Duke and Snake Lady. Even if the Titan Giant Ape comes, we can deal with it better. If we can't beat them, can't we just run away? With one more Soul Saint, the chances of escaping will increase a lot.

Some people might think that Chen Luo is putting others in danger for his own benefit?

That's right, that's a valid interpretation, and there's no way to refute it.

To this, Chen Luo could only apologize; he was never a saint.

However, it wasn't Chen Luo who suggested going to the Star Dou Great Forest; it was Tang San and the others who proposed it themselves, as they didn't want to miss this great opportunity for training.

Chen Luo explained the pros and cons in great detail, but Tang San and the others still decided to go. What could Chen Luo do?

It's impossible to tell Tang San and the others, "I know what will happen in the future, and it's safer for you to stay in the academy, right?"

The next morning, while it was still barely light, Chen Luo and his group set off.

Just as the Shrek Academy team left the town, another team of Soul Masters entered. They were wearing specially made school uniforms with the words "Canghui Academy" clearly visible on them.

……

On the way to the Star Dou Great Forest, Chen Luo finally couldn't help but ask Flander, "Boss Flander, did you ever say that those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre?"

Flander frowned slightly: "Although I haven't read as many books as you, I wouldn't say something so stupid, would I?"

Dai Mubai, who was standing behind them, overheard Chen Luo and Flander's conversation and immediately said, "Dean, I remember Fatty saying that, and he also said that you said it!"

Flander looked at Ma Hongjun with some doubt. Ma Hongjun had already lowered his head, clearly acknowledging the matter.

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Be careful and don't do it again," Flander said calmly.

Ma Hongjun nodded quickly: "Understood, teacher!"

Chapter 41 First Target Acquired

Around noon.

The outer area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest.

At Chen Luo's signal, the Shrek group stopped. They had come to a relatively open area, where they would have plenty of time to react even if a soul beast suddenly attacked.

"Eat something, then cultivate on the spot to restore yourself to your best condition," Chen Luo said.

"Yes!"

Everyone did as instructed immediately. The continuous journey had exhausted them, especially Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the two support Soul Masters.

Ning Rongrong provided buffs to her teammates from time to time, while Oscar kept creating supplies. They were not only consuming physical strength, but also a lot of soul power, so they really needed to cultivate and recover.

Even during the rest breaks, the little monsters maintained good formation, with Ning Rongrong and Oscar in a relatively safe middle position.

Flander and Chen Luo were at the very front of the group, while Zhao Wuji was at the very back. With two Soul Saints in the group, the team felt very safe, but this did not make the little monsters lower their guard.

Even before entering the Star Dou Great Forest, Flander and Zhao Wuji made it very clear that they would not easily make a move, and the morning's journey thereafter confirmed this.

The little monsters themselves dealt with the attacks from some of the more volatile soul beasts they encountered along the way, as well as other unexpected situations.

Chen Luo's role in the team was to continue being his theoretical master, explaining the characteristics of the soul beasts they encountered along the way to the little monsters. This knowledge would be somewhat dry if taught on ordinary days, but it was just right to be taught in the soul beast forest, making a deeper impression on them.

"Would you like something to drink?"

Chen Luo took out two bottles of sake from the Divine Dragon Space, handed one to Flander, and asked Zhao Wuji behind him, but Zhao Wuji just shook his head slightly.

Flander took a big gulp, still not satisfied, and then took another big gulp, saying, "Next time I'll buy something stronger. This sake is like drinking water."

Chen Luo smiled and said, "Too strong a drink is bad for your health. This sake is just right. Drinking a little occasionally is even good for your health."

"This isn't like you at all," Flander joked.

Chen Luo said, "I'm getting old, my body can't take any more strain."

"What a joke! We're Soul Masters, how could drinking ruin our health?" Flander said.

Chen Luo curled his lip slightly: "If you have to use your soul power to drink alcohol, what's the point? Just drink water!"

Flander smiled, glanced at Chen Luo, then his gaze fell on the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at Tang San's waist, and he asked, "Didn't you give your disciple that storage space soul tool? How can it still conjure up wine?"

Chen Luo said, "Is that all I have? You underestimate me!"

“That’s really going too far. I specially saved this for you, and you actually gave it away. Couldn’t you have given it to someone else?” Flander said.

Chen Luo laughed: "Don't be so mushy... It's precisely because it's important that it's presentable."

Flander adjusted his glasses, about to say something, when his expression suddenly changed slightly: "A thousand-year-old soul beast is coming."

Chen Luo said, "Do you want to go take a look?"

Flander shook his head: "No need, they can handle it."

Flander used his soul power to block out Chen Luo and Flander's voices, so it wouldn't disturb the little monsters' rest, nor would it provide them with any useful information.

"Swish..."

Not long after Chen Luo and Flander finished their conversation, a faint scraping sound came from afar, quickly attracting everyone's attention. All the little monsters immediately went into battle mode.

"Ning Rongrong, boost Zhu Zhuqing's speed. Zhu Zhuqing, go check the situation on the tree. Everyone else, get ready for battle!" As the captain of the monster squad, Dai Mubai immediately began giving orders.

"The seven treasures have names, the second of which is: Speed!"

Ning Rongrong moved quickly. Her second soul ring lit up, and a beam of colorful light floated out, landing steadily on Zhu Zhuqing.

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing rushed towards the nearest tree. She was already very fast, and with Ning Rongrong's speed boost, she became even faster, leaving behind afterimages in mid-air. In just a few breaths, she reached the top of the tree.

In just a moment, Zhu Zhuqing's icy voice came from the treetop, keenly capturing the target's location and all its characteristics: "It's a flying snake, three meters off the ground, eighty meters to the east, coming straight towards us. It has a fleshy crest on its head, a fan-shaped tail, pale red wings, and is about eight meters long."

Upon hearing this information, Chen Luo, Flander, and Zhao Wuji all experienced some emotional fluctuations, but they remained silent and made no move.

Tang San pondered for a moment, then said, "It's a Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, around 1,800 years old, just right for Oscar."

"It is non-venomous and is a rare, powerful non-venomous snake. It attacks by coiling its body around its enemies to suffocate them. Its attack method is very simple, but it is extremely fast. Moreover, its comb stores various nutrients, which can give it an instant speed boost in times of crisis."

"If Oscar absorbs its spirit ring, he will likely gain a spirit skill that instantly increases his speed."

Oscar nodded vigorously: "That's the one. Thanks for your hard work later!"

After receiving Oscar's affirmative reply, Dai Mubai immediately began to direct the battle: "Tang San, you come with me to intercept the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent head-on. Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu will flank it from the side. Fatty and Yu Xiuyuan, you two are responsible for protecting Oscar and Ning Rongrong. Begin the operation!"

After saying that, Dai Mubai was the first to rush out. After being possessed by his martial spirit, Dai Mubai became even stronger and had an invincible appearance.

Tang San followed closely behind, his speed in no way inferior to Dai Mubai's.

Zhu Zhuqing used her powerful jumping ability to move directly between the treetops, while Xiao Wu followed nimbly below.

"Yu Xiuyuan, you go behind, I'll go in front!"

After Ma Hongjun finished speaking, he rushed out. The fat on his face jiggled, and his usual playful smile was gone, replaced by an extremely serious expression.

Yu Xiuyuan nodded, controlling his white snake to silently protect Oscar and Ning Rongrong, and everyone began to take action.

Flander and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance. Zhao Wuji disappeared from sight, while Flander and Chen Luo leisurely followed behind the little monsters.

“They are indeed quite excellent,” Flander said.

Chen Luo nodded: "Yes, he performed quite well in all aspects."

"Do you think they can catch the crested serpent?" Flander asked.

Chen Luo's lips curled slightly: "You've already told me the answer, why do you still need to ask?"

Flanders said, "What if your ideas are different from mine?"

Chen Luo said, "What difference could there be? We can't just deny the facts, can we? The Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent is a thousand-year-old soul beast after all. Its combat power is a bit inferior, but its escape ability is top-notch. They can't stop it."

"boom!!!"

A loud bang suddenly came from dozens of meters away.

Chen Luo appeared calm: "The results are in."

When Chen Luo and Flander arrived at the scene, Zhao Wuji was standing on the head of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. If he had used any more force, the serpent's head would likely have exploded.

"Oscar, what are you standing there for? Is this your first time hunting a soul beast? Come over here and finish it off!" Zhao Wuji roared at Oscar.

Chapter 42: Just Take the Wrong Path

Oscar was brought back to his senses by Zhao Wuji's shout. He quickly took out a short dagger and stepped forward to end the life of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. Then, under everyone's gaze, a purple soul ring slowly rose up.

Zhao Wuji said, "Absorb it quickly."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher Zhao!" Oscar's face was already full of excited smiles.

In the outer area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, there are no particularly powerful soul beasts, and there are two Soul Saints guarding it. Oscar's third soul ring can be considered to have been obtained.

Everyone shared this thought, except for Chen Luo, who remained absolutely vigilant, waiting for the arrival of the uninvited guest.

After Oscar began absorbing the spirit ring, Chen Luo noticed that Dai Mubai and the others were in low spirits on the other side, so he immediately went over to them.

"You've done a great job. You made the right choice in a short time and your execution was excellent," Chen Luo comforted him.

Dai Mubai sighed: "But we still couldn't keep the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. If Teacher Zhao hadn't taken action, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent would probably have already escaped."

Chen Luo said, "It's not your fault. The Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent is naturally timid and cautious. Its greatest strength is its ability to escape. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to grow to this age. If the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent chooses to fight, victory will surely belong to you."

Dai Mubai and the others nodded slightly, their emotions calming down a bit.

The signs of battle were clearly visible on Dai Mubai and the others, especially the obvious wear and tear on Dai Mubai and Tang San's clothes, indicating that they had done their best.

All of this was within Chen Luo's expectations. Flander and Zhao Wuji, who also knew the characteristics of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, also guessed this outcome. That's why Flander asked Zhao Wuji to intercept the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent.

While training is important, encountering a suitable soul beast is not easy. Flander and Zhao Wuji have their own principles, but they are by no means overly rigid.

Chen Luo's gaze fell on Oscar, who was absorbing a spirit ring, and he made a simple summary in his mind: "Oscar's acquisition of his third spirit ring is not much different from the plot in the book. It's just that there are a few more people in the team. The result is not different. In the end, Zhao Wuji still took it down."

"I thought there would be troublemakers..."

"It seems like they've really arrived!"

Chen Luo's expression changed slightly as he looked towards the jungle to the side, where Flander and Zhao Wuji's gazes were already focused.

At first, there was no sound from the jungle, and Chen Luo only sensed a powerful aura approaching.

However, a moment later, faint footsteps suddenly came, and then an old man and a young man emerged from the jungle.

The old man looked to be in his sixties or seventies, with a full head of white hair neatly combed. He held a three-meter-long snake-head cane in his right hand, and his six spirit rings pulsed up and down.