Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 515 Star Dou Great Forest, Shadow Swift Leopard
Dai Chengfeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this hurdle was temporarily over.

His expression softened, and he nodded: "Go down, the High Priest and Rongrong should be waiting."

"Ah."

Hu Liena responded, then couldn't help but glance at Dai Chengfeng. Seeing that he had already walked towards the stairwell, his back straight and composed, her doubts dissipated a little.

'Could it be... that I guessed wrong?' she muttered to herself as she followed.

The two walked down the stairs one after the other and, sure enough, saw High Priest Zhu Hongye and Ning Rongrong already sitting at the dining table in the first-floor hall.

Breakfast was quite simple, but the steaming meat porridge and pastries exuded an enticing aroma.

Ning Rongrong was sipping her porridge when she saw Dai Chengfeng and Hu Liena come down. She blinked, especially lingering on Dai Chengfeng for a moment, but didn't say anything.

Zhu Zhuqing quickly came down and sat at the table.

He was a little quieter, his head down, staring intently at the bowl and spoon in front of him, as if he could see something amazing in them.

A faint blush lingered at the base of her ears.

High Priest Zhu Hongye calmly swept her gaze over the group and said indifferently, "Since you've all arrived, let's have breakfast and set off immediately."

“Yes, High Priest,” the men replied.

Breakfast ended in a subtly quiet atmosphere.

Zhu Zhuqing rarely looked up, and Hu Liena also unusually remained silent, only occasionally glancing at Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Zhuqing with an inquisitive look.

Ning Rongrong wanted to say something, but looking at this person and then that person, she felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, so she ultimately chose to bury her head in her food.

Dai Chengfeng, on the other hand, was completely at ease, eating quickly, his mind seemingly already wandering to the Star Dou Great Forest.

After finishing breakfast and settling their bill, the four of them left the simple inn and headed towards the Starry Sky Forest.

Just as they stepped out of the hotel, Ning Rongrong, with her sharp eyes, suddenly pointed to a spot not far away and called out:
"Hey? Look over there!"

The group looked in the direction she pointed and saw another group of people preparing to enter the edge of the forest.

The group of people were dressed in matching outfits and had an extraordinary air about them. Among them, a man and a woman stood out.

The woman, dressed in a fiery red dress, was tall and beautiful, with an undisguised arrogance between her brows. She was none other than Huo Wu from Blazing Fire Academy.

The man beside her was tall, handsome, and had a dashing and unrestrained air about him; he was Feng Xiaotian from Shenfeng Academy.

"Is it Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian?" Hu Liena raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Ning Rongrong pursed her lips and muttered under her breath, "What a coincidence, it seems like enemies always meet."

"I wonder if I'll run into them again once I enter the Star Dou Great Forest..."

Dai Chengfeng shook his head. "The Star Dou Great Forest is so vast, and the entrance area is bustling with people, so it's not surprising that we've run into each other."

"We'll go our own way, and they can go find their own soul beasts; they might not even run into them."

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and nodded: "That makes sense."

"The Starry Sky Forest is vast and boundless. Even if you enter at the same time, if you deviate slightly in the direction, you may never meet again."

"Hopefully we won't run into it, to avoid trouble."

High Priestess Zhu Hongye merely glanced over there before looking away, showing no interest in the grudges between these young soul masters.

"Let's go." She took the lead and walked into the depths of the forest.

Dai Chengfeng and his group immediately followed, heading in a slightly different direction from Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian's group.

They quickly disappeared into the dense jungle without any further interaction.

………… …………

Inside the Starry Sky Forest, the light and noise from the outside world are filtered and isolated by the layers of tree canopy, making the surroundings deep and quiet.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees and the damp smell of earth, but at the same time, there was a subtle sense of danger lurking within.

With the High Priest, a titled Douluo-level powerhouse, leading the way, his powerful aura emanated subtly.

Many weaker soul beasts had already fled at the mere sight of them, which made their journey very fast and saved them a lot of trouble.

Zhu Zhuqing gradually recovered from the awkwardness of the morning and regained her usual composure and focus, cautiously observing her surroundings.

Hu Liena and Ning Rongrong also perked up.

After all, the Star Dou Great Forest is not a place for leisure; any negligence could lead to fatal danger.

As Dai Chengfeng walked forward, he once again considered the goal of his trip in his mind.

The group headed deeper into the muddy area, following the predetermined route.

During this time, they also encountered some soul beasts that were suitable for Zhu Zhuqing, but either their age did not meet their expectations or their attributes were not the most compatible, so no one made a move easily.

Choosing the right spirit ring is crucial; it's better to spend more time finding the most suitable one than to settle for something less.

Time slipped away quietly as they hurried on their journey and searched, the tall trees blocking out the sunlight making it difficult to accurately determine the time.

But the light in the forest dimmed noticeably, signaling the approach of evening.

High Priest Zhu Hongye stopped, sensed her surroundings, and said, "It's getting late, and traveling deep into the Star Dou Great Forest at night will be much more dangerous."

"Let's find a suitable place to set up camp here, and continue our search tomorrow."

Dai Chengfeng nodded in agreement: "The High Priest is right."

Soon, they found a relatively open space with a huge rock wall behind it. The terrain was high and the view was decent, making it suitable for setting up camp.

Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Zhuqing swiftly began clearing the area, while Hu Liena assisted Ning Rongrong in retrieving tents and other supplies from her soul tool.

Just as they had chosen a campsite and were preparing to set up their tents, suddenly—

"call out--!"

A gust of wind, extremely swift and even carrying a slightly sharp tearing sound, came from the woods not far away!

The sound was incredibly fast, like an invisible arrow slicing through the air, and it was approaching them at an alarming speed!

Dai Chengfeng instantly became alert, his sharp gaze fixed on the direction from which the sound came, and his soul power quietly began to circulate within his body.

Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena immediately assumed battle stances, while Ning Rongrong instinctively moved closer to Dai Chengfeng and the High Priest.

However, the moment High Priest Zhu Hongye heard this sound, instead of being alert, a glint of light suddenly flashed in her calm eyes!
She turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing beside her, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible joy:

"Zhu Qing, you're lucky."

"That speed, that level of soul power, and the ability to hide in the wind..."

"Looks like the perfect soul beast for you has come to you on its own!"

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the layers of trees, reaching the figure darting swiftly through the woods, and she continued with unwavering certainty:

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be a 'Shadow Leopard' with a cultivation level of nearly four thousand years!"

"This kind of soul beast is extremely skilled in speed and stealth, and it also has the ability to burst forth in a short time, which is exactly the direction Chengfeng envisioned for you!"

"If you can successfully absorb its spirit ring, your third spirit skill will definitely be extremely powerful!"

(End of this chapter)