After intimidating Xiao Wu, Zhao Wuji glanced at Dai Mubai, who was pretending to be invisible, and said, "Mubai, you'll lead the team later."
"Yes." Dai Mubai's expression turned serious, and he turned to discuss the formation with Tang Sui and the others. "The Star Dou Great Forest is full of spirit beasts, and they are extremely terrifying. Even before entering the range of the Star Dou Great Forest, I believe we must be on high alert at all times."
The others nodded, and Dai Mubai continued, "Xiao San, you'll be at the very front after we depart. Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Tang Sui, the three of you will follow behind Tang San. Sui Sui, can your stamina hold up?"
Tang Sui's lack of stamina was now common knowledge at the academy.
"You don't need to worry about my stamina. If I just keep up with everyone, I'll be fine." A hint of slyness flashed in Tang Sui's eyes.
"Sui Sui, how about I carry you for the latter half of the journey?" Xiao Wu was still worried, after all, Tang Sui's stamina was too fragile.
Tang Sui tilted her head, "No need, Sister Xiao Wu. You guys just do your best."
The others: "......"
What did they mean by "you guys just do your best"?
Could it be that teacher Zhao had already arranged with Tang Sui (Sui Sui) to carry her?
The thoughts of everyone synchronized, and their suspicious gazes immediately slanted towards Zhao Wuji, who was acting as if it had nothing to do with him.
Receiving his students' doubtful gazes, Zhao Wuji's bear-like face darkened, and he said coldly, "What are you looking at me for? This is a trial for you. Unless you encounter a powerful spirit beast over a thousand years old, I will absolutely not make a move!"
This meant they shouldn't expect him to help Tang Sui escape either.
Understanding Zhao Wuji's hint, everyone withdrew their gazes.
Dai Mubai carefully examined Tang Sui's expression and, seeing that she genuinely had a backup plan, no longer hesitated. He continued to arrange the rest of the team: "In that case. Fatty, Xiao Wu, you two will be responsible for the left and right flanks. Zhu Zhuqing and I will stay at the rear. Once we enter the forest, we will maintain this formation and stay vigilant at all times. Any more questions?"
"No!"
Everyone answered in unison.
Dai Mubai nodded, his eyes bright, and gave the order: "Then, let's go!"
Tang San circulated his Xuantian Gong and rapidly sprang from his spot.
Ning Rongrong and Oscar followed close behind.
When it was Tang Sui's turn, she silently called out "Yuan Mian" in her heart. Yuan Mian reluctantly emerged from the void, its bell-sized red eyes glaring, and flipped its mask inside out.
Next, Hu Mian appeared of its own accord.
Like Yuan Mian, it stopped in mid-air with Yuan Mian, flipping its surface to reveal its inner side.
As long as they weren't stepped on, it was fine.
Tang Sui stepped onto the ground, her left foot landing precisely on the inner side of Yuan Mian, and her right foot on the inner side of Hu Mian.
She channeled her demon power into her legs, causing them to be firmly adsorbed to the small masks as if they were positive and negative magnets, inseparable.
"Third Spirit Skill, Mask of the Void."
To prevent being knocked away, Tang Sui decisively activated her third spirit skill, turning her body into a phantom form, eliminating all physical collisions.
"Here I go!"
Tang Sui, her feet on a mask-version of the Wind Fire Wheels, waved cheerfully at the stunned Oscar and the others. The masks beneath her feet moved with her will, swift as lightning, instantly catching up to the distant Tang San.
Ma Hongjun looked on with envy and asked Oscar, "Xiao Ao, can your sausage martial soul also be ridden?"
Oscar snapped out of his stupor and glared at Ma Hongjun, "Of course not!"
With that, he called out to Ning Rongrong and then sprinted forward.
Ning Rongrong also came to her senses, released her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, and cast a speed buff on Oscar and herself. She then began to chase with all her might.
It was well-known that auxiliary spirit masters had less stamina than combat spirit masters. She didn't know how long the journey would be, so she could only first buff herself and Oscar, the other auxiliary spirit master in the team, and see if she had the stamina to buff other teammates later.
Xiao Wu and Ma Hongjun followed closely behind, with Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai, who had activated their martial souls, bringing up the rear.
Zhao Wuji, who was left behind, finally retracted his astonished expression, stroked his chin thoughtfully, and then pushed off the ground. In the next second, he had already shot out dozens of meters, chasing after them!
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Sui Sui: I'm lazy, and I'm proud of it =v=
I thought of a meme: "Riding my beloved little motorcycle."