radicalducati 【256】Sunset deep in the forest
【256】Sunset deep in the forest
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Flanders, the leader of the team, said:
"Let's set off immediately, the destination of this trip is Sunset Forest.
Although there are four of us accompanying you this time, there is one thing I want to make clear to the nine of you in advance.
Although the fourth soul ring does not serve as a connecting link like the third soul ring, it is still very important.
In order to allow you to conduct better actual combat exercises before the start of the Soul Master Competition, after discussing with the master, I decided that the process of hunting the soul beast this time will be completed by you yourself.
Unless it is absolutely necessary, we will not take it lightly.Under normal circumstances, not only will we not protect you, but we need your protection.
At the same time, this journey of hunting soul beasts can also be regarded as the first stage of your graduation exam.
The second stage is the next high-level soul master competition. Do you understand? "
Ma Hongjun was the one least afraid of Flanders and couldn't help but ask:
"Teacher, how can we pass the test?"
Flender said:
"That's a good question. It's actually not difficult to pass the test. In the first stage, you can use your collective strength to hunt the soul beasts that suit you. As long as the four of us never take action, you will pass the test.
As for the second stage, as long as you come back with a random champion, you can graduate just so-so. "
"Ah? Isn't this difficult?"
Oscar couldn't help but exclaimed.
Although they are all rare geniuses, due to their age limitations, their strength cannot reach the level of heaven-defying proportions.
But what they have to face are the elite soul masters under the age of 25 in the entire continent.It is by no means an easy task to reach the final minute of the game and win the championship.
Flanders rolled his eyes.
"What? Oscar, do you have any objections?"
"No, no, Dean Yingming."
Oscar still knows Flender's temper. If he raises any objections, I'm afraid the graduation exam will become more difficult.
"That's fine, let's go."
Flanders gave the order to set off again, and a group of 13 people set foot on the road to the Sunset Forest.
The four Flanders walked in front, and the colleges walked behind.
Flanders was not in a hurry, and moved forward slowly while talking and laughing with Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji.
It looked like he was out for an outing.
Dai Mubai led everyone behind and whispered:
"I have obtained the fourth soul ring. Have you all thought about what soul rings you need this time?
Since Dean Flanders and the others are not going to help us hunt the soul beasts, we must have a plan.
According to the teacher's calculations, the soul ring we can obtain this time will be most effective between 3000 and 5000 years.Of course, the closer the soul ring is to 5000 years, the greater the increase in strength will be. For my fourth soul ring, I chose a soul beast that is more than 4000 years old.
However, the closer it is to 5000 years, the more difficult it will be to absorb the soul ring.I think you haven't forgotten how Xiao San looked when he absorbed the soul ring of the Man-Faced Demon Spider last time.
Although he withstood it at that time, he also suffered tremendous pain, and it was over if he was not careful.
Therefore, you should quickly think about your goals.On the premise of maximizing benefits, one must also consider the extent of what one can absorb. "
Everyone nodded, each soul master's own situation was different, and the limits they could bear were also different.
Like Oscar and Ning Rongrong, the soul rings they can withstand are obviously inferior to others. After all, they are auxiliary soul masters, and their physical condition is worse than that of combat soul masters.
For someone like Tang San, who had been subjected to the domineering increase in the spirit ring of the Man-Faced Demon Spider and the transformation of the Star Anise Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot, his body was much more frighteningly tough than a spirit master of the same level. The target of absorbing the spirit ring Naturally, the age limit can be higher.
Qian Bing smiled and said:
"It's better to do this. We don't know exactly what kind of soul beast we will encounter now. When we encounter a soul beast of about the same age, we will first work together to knock it down so that it loses the ability to resist, and then carefully identify its age. .
Whoever is most suitable will absorb it.If it doesn't fit everyone, we'll put it back.What do you think? "
Qian Bing is the captain and soul of the Shrek Monster Team. As soon as these words came out, he was immediately recognized by everyone.
Dai Mubai said:
"Okay, let's do it this way. The soldiers will take charge of the action."
Qian Bing was not modest at this time and immediately turned around to make arrangements:
"Xiao Ao, before entering the Sunset Forest, you first make a batch of flying mushroom sausages for everyone. It will be easier to avoid if you encounter danger.
At the same time, don't forget the flying divine claws that Xiaosan has configured for us on your wrists. They can not only help us move in unfavorable terrain, but can also be used to escape and capture soul beasts.
But you must be careful when using it. If the soul beast is too strong, don't use it easily. If your strength is not as good as the soul beast, you will be tied to the soul beast and help it instead.
When encountering a suitable soul beast, Xiao San will give priority to using control skills to limit its activities, and then everyone will attack collectively, as long as they don't kill it.
By the way, Oscar, you are not only responsible for supplying everyone, but you must also pay attention to the supplies for the soul beasts. If everyone is too heavy handed and the soul beast is on the verge of death, don't be stingy with your recovery sausage. "
After seeing Oscar nod to show that he understood what he meant, Qian Bing looked at Ning Rongrong again.
"Rongrong, your task is the simplest. When encountering a situation, you can directly open the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower to assist everyone.
Zhuqing is in charge of reconnaissance, Xu Lei is in charge of defense, and I, Mubai and Xiaowu are mainly in charge of attack. Everyone is clear, right? "
"clear!"
Although Flanders and the other four were walking in front, his ears were always listening to what was happening behind him. At this time, listening to Qian Bing's arrangements, the dean of Shrek Academy couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face and touched his side. Yu Xiaogang said:
"Qian Bing is really not like a child. He is thoughtful, doesn't panic when encountering problems, and always takes command. If he hadn't already accepted Ma Hongjun, I would really like to take him as my direct disciple."
The master gave Flanders a cold look and said:
"Isn't it enough that you are his dean? No matter what, they will graduate from Shrek Academy in the future, and you will always be their teacher."
Flender nodded.
"This is true.
To be honest, I really wish time passed by faster. In 30 years, oh, no, maybe 20 years later, Douluo Continent may be the world of children like them. "
A rare smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face.
"If we just skip 20 years, wouldn't you and I get old too?"
Flender snorted.
"You still know! Then don't waste time."
As he spoke, he nuzzled his lips in the direction of Liu Erlong.
Yu Xiaogang's expression froze, then returned to its original appearance, and Flanders became angry when he saw it.
But this relationship is a matter between two people. Although he is close to both of them, he cannot make decisions for others, and there is nothing he can do about Yu Xiaogang.
He also knew that if he was pushed too hard, Yu Xiaogang might disappear again, which Liu Erlong couldn't bear.
It is very close from Tiandou City to Sunset Forest, and this Sunset Forest can also be said to be the place where soul masters hunt and kill soul beasts in most of the nearby cities centered on Tiandou City.
Of course, not many people know about the core area, the Ice and Fire Yangyiyan.
When Qian Bing came to Sunset Forest again this time, he still felt unfamiliar.
Compared to the Sunset Forest and the Star Dou Forest, apart from the large difference in size, there are also many differences.
Star Dou Great Forest is located in the central area of the mainland, and it is the largest spirit beast forest in the central area.
It is also in the tropical range, and most of the forests are dominated by tropical plants.
The location of the Sunset Forest is in the center of the Heaven Dou Empire. Although it is not in the cold zone, the temperature is much lower than that of the Star Dou Great Forest. This makes the plants here are more temperate plants that are unique to the north. .
Tropical plants feel more dense and moist.
Although the feeling of temperate plants is refreshing, it is not as dense as tropical plants.
Therefore, to act in the forest, the Sunset Forest is much easier than the Star Dou Forest.
Of course, powerful soul beasts generally prefer tropical rainforests like the Star Dou Forest.
Therefore, although there are quite a few soul beasts in the Sunset Forest, not many of them can reach ten thousand years or more, and most of them stay between one thousand and ten thousand years.
Coupled with the unrestrained hunting of soul masters, the quality of soul beasts has generally decreased.
Now if you want to hunt and kill a soul beast that suits you, you need not only strength, but also patience.
There is still half a month until the official start of the Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, which is also the deadline for everyone from Shrek to hunt the soul beasts.
Within half a month, regardless of whether they win or not, they must return to the academy to participate in the Tiandou Empire and Tiandou City sub-division qualifiers.
It has been half a day since entering Sunset Forest, the number of spirit beasts encountered on the way is similar to that in Star Dou Forest, but their quality is worse.
Although they encountered a few millennium-level spirit beasts, most of them were just over a thousand years old, obviously not what everyone wanted, and those spirit beasts did not come to provoke their large troops.
"Take a rest and tidy up a little tonight and then look for you tomorrow."
Flanders looked at the darkening sky and called out to the nine Qian soldiers who were looking around.
Thanks to the help of the soul guide, everyone was well prepared, and within a short time, the two camps had been set up.
In order to be able to react faster in this spirit beast forest, everyone chose a large and strong tent.
The four teachers lived in one building and the students lived in another.
Naturally, the task of keeping vigil was carried out alternately by nine people.
This is not the first time they have cooperated, and they cooperate with each other very well.
Most of the boys were responsible for setting up the camp, and the girls prepared food under the leadership of Liu Erlong, while Tang San was assigned by Qian Bing to walk around and use some special medicinal powder on his body to separate the area where they camped.
Not only does it have a certain deterrent effect on spirit beasts, but it can also prevent some snakes, insects, rats, and ants from invading.
When Tang San returned to the camp after an inspection tour, the tents had been set up, and Ma Hongjun was lighting the campfire with his purified Phoenix flame.
There was an iron pot on the bonfire, and the water was carried by everyone using soul guides. It was being heated at this time.
Tang San looked at Qian Bing with some confusion, "Captain Qian? Isn't it good to light a fire in the forest?"
Qian Bing knew that he was cautious by nature and immediately smiled and said:
“Don’t worry, this is not the Star Dou Forest, there won’t be any terrifying existence like the Titan Giant Ape.
Even if a soul master comes to find us, he won't cause us any trouble.Don't forget, the three teachers have gathered together in the Golden Triangle.
Now as long as it is not a Titled Douluo, no one can hurt us.
There are only a dozen or so Titled Douluo in the entire Douluo Continent. Even if we happen to meet them, they will not lower their status to snatch some thousand-year soul beast from us.
The north is different from the south. It is very cold at night. With bonfires and hot soup, we can feel much more comfortable. We will have the energy to look for spirit beasts tomorrow! "
Tang San suddenly realized that this was the case.This is experience.
The captain is the captain. Compared with Qian Bing's experience, he felt that he had too little experience.
The same thing will change under different circumstances,
Perhaps, this is where I need the most experience.
……
The dinner was very sumptuous. After dinner, Flanders gave a brief explanation to the students and then went into the tent to rest.
Although their tent can only accommodate four people, the size of the tent is smaller than that of nine people.
As early as when the tent was set up, Flanders had made arrangements for the bunks. Liu Erlong was on the far left, followed by Yu Xiaogang, him and Zhao Wuji on the far right.
Even Yu Xiaogang couldn't raise any objections to such an arrangement.
After all, although he did not dare to accept Liu Erlong's love, he would never want his beloved woman to be too close to another man, especially in such an ambiguous environment at night.
Flanders and Zhao Wuji both went back to the tent to rest. Liu Erlong glanced at Yu Xiaogang a few more times by the campfire and then also got into the tent.
But the master hesitated at this time.
He had carefully looked at the bunks in the tent, almost everyone was next to each other, and they would touch them through the bedding when they turned over.
Although he considers himself a gentleman, if there is a woman who has been in love with him for many years beside him, he cannot be sure that his heart will be shaken.
For a moment, Yu Xiaogang was sitting by the campfire, feeling a little confused.
……
As for the students, Dai Mubai was in charge of the vigil in the first half of the night. This was his own request. As the eldest among the nine, he naturally had to set an example.
It's Qian Bing's turn in the middle of the night, and everyone else can have a solid rest tonight.
Camping in the wild is not the same as practicing in an academy.
In the academy, it is completely possible to use meditation to spend the night time.
However, the biggest disadvantage of meditating is that it requires concentration. After practicing for one night, although your physical condition will become better, you will be mentally exhausted for a period of time.
This kind of situation is not allowed when hunting soul beasts. If you are unable to concentrate under the attack of the soul beast, it may cause irreparable losses.
Therefore, in the process of hunting soul beasts, everyone must rely on sleep to restore their state to the best.