Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 43 Annihilating the Death Hand Bandit Gang

According to intelligence Dai Yueheng previously obtained from the Star Luo Empire's military, the Death Hand bandit group's main area of ​​operation was in the central region of the Mingdou Mountains. They would only descend the mountain to plunder when they had specific targets.

The entire bandit group consisted of around three hundred members, all of whom were young and strong, with about one-third being Soul Masters. Information about the bandit leader was scarce; it was only known that he was a Soul Master with at least the cultivation level of a Soul King.

Based on this information, Ma Xiaotao immediately issued an order to venture deep into the Mingdou Mountains overnight to search for the Death Hand bandit gang.

Everyone present was an elite from the inner court of Shrek Academy, while the enemy's leader, whose cultivation level was the highest, was only at the Soul King level. Naturally, there was no need to be overly cautious.

If we wipe out this group of bandits as soon as possible, we can complete our mission sooner.

Although Ye Xixuan knew about the events that occurred in his past life, he did not raise any questions.

On the one hand, he knew that there was a much more reliable Elder Song following them in secret than Elder Xuan; on the other hand, it came from his own confidence.

His martial spirit isn't just capable of absorbing evil energy; it possesses an absolute restraining effect on any evil energy. The Death Messenger's so-called corpse explosion will likely be ineffective this time.

Ye Xixuan and his group swiftly traversed the Mingdou Mountains, with Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, and Chen Zifeng, three offensive-type Soul Masters, leading the way. Ling Luochen, a control-type Soul Master, sat in the center, flanked by Yao Haoxuan and Gongyang Mo, two support-type Soul Masters.

Yao Haoxuan's martial soul also possesses some control abilities, and at the same time, it serves as a meat shield to protect Ling Luochen and Gongyang Mo beside him.

As for Xixi, she had already disappeared into the night, scouting the surroundings from a distance. In such an open environment, agility-based Soul Masters can better utilize their abilities.

However, the one who is currently the most important to the team is actually Ye Xixuan, who has the lowest soul power cultivation.

The Fallen Wings behind him carried him into the air. Dark attribute Soul Masters are best at concealing their form and aura. The light of the three purple thousand-year Soul Rings was also concealed by the darkness around his body, like a king hiding in the night.

He was there to search from the air and guide everyone at all times.

It's no exaggeration to say that Ye Xixuan's presence perfectly filled the team's only weakness.

A dark blue forest came into Ye Xixuan's view in the distance. Unlike other tree species, each of these blue trees was covered with alluring flowers, giving it a sinister feel in the darkness.

With a flap of his black wings, he turned and flew downwards, landing steadily beside Ma Xiaotao.

"Sister Tao, there's a grove of Wenlan trees ahead. Those bandits should be nearby."

"Did you feel it?" Ma Xiaotao's eyes lit up as she gazed at Ye Xixuan with a meaningful look. Ye Xixuan had been assisting her cultivation for the past few years, so she was naturally aware of the characteristics of Ye Xixuan's martial soul ability, which possessed an extremely keen ability to perceive any evil aura or energy.

Ye Xixuan nodded solemnly, not only because he vaguely sensed those cold and eerie auras, but also because he compared them with his memories from his previous life.

Yes, I'm sure.

"Xiao Tao, Xi Xuan. What are you talking about? How can you pinpoint the location of those bandits by feeling?" Dai Yueheng asked, his brows furrowed. Although Ma Xiao Tao's cultivation was above his, he always believed that he was more suitable to lead the team than Ma Xiao Tao.

Ma Xiaotao's personality flaws are too great to be convincing to him.

Ma Xiaotao pursed her lips. She knew that Dai Yueheng had always been unconvinced by her, but she was too lazy to explain now.

"I'm the captain now, just follow my orders. Everyone stop and adjust your mindset, prepare for battle. This time, our opponents aren't just ordinary bandits, but heinous evil spirit masters." "Evil spirit masters?!" Upon hearing this, everyone's pupils contracted. Even Dai Yueheng, no longer bothering to argue with Ma Xiaotao, sat down cross-legged, his naturally heterochromatic eyes flashing.

Just as Ye Xixuan was about to ascend into the air to investigate again, Ling Luochen grabbed his wrist, and then a cold and beautiful face came into view, close to his cheek.

The warm breath and the cool voice mixed together and entered his ears, and he felt his whole body instantly stiffen.

"Is it related to your martial soul ability?"

"Hmm." Ye Xixuan's expression was a little unnatural as he looked into Ling Luochen's eyes at such close range, but he didn't hide it from him.

Ling Luochen didn't press further, but instead earnestly instructed Ye Xixuan, "When the battle begins, remember not to stray too far from me."

“Senior Ling, actually I also have the ability to protect you.” Ye Xixuan immediately understood Ling Luochen’s unspoken meaning and smiled sincerely.

Even as Ye Xixuan continued his aerial exploration, Ling Luochen's gaze remained somewhat vacant, as if she saw a glimpse of her younger brother in him. And of the two most important men in her life, only one remained.

All of her feelings were poured into Ye Xixuan.

Looking into Ling Luochen's eyes, Yao Haoxuan knew that he had absolutely no chance anymore.

"Haoxuan, don't get distracted during the battle." Gongyang Mo came to Yao Haoxuan's side and carefully reminded him. Despite not being popular with everyone, he was the glue that held the team together.

At this moment, Yao Haoxuan felt relieved and nodded vigorously, his mindset gradually returning to balance. He would simply continue as before, quietly serving as Ling Luochen's protector.

"I will protect you and Luo Chen."

After some rest, the group changed into Shrek Academy's inspection team equipment. Dark green masks and cloaks concealed their figures and faces as they gathered together and entered the Wenlan Forest.

Ye Xixuan guided the group through the night sky, the cool night breeze brushing against their faces and ruffling their clothes. The gentleness in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a chilling killing intent that was almost tangible.

Since the destruction of his family was related to the evil spirit master, he began his revenge by starting with this so-called messenger of death.

Guided by Ye Xixuan, the group quickly passed through the Wenlan Forest and climbed over a hillside before finally seeing a cave covered by a lot of vines and creepers.

Undoubtedly, this is the lair of those bandits.

Before the bandits guarding the cave entrance could react, their necks were severed by several bolts of lightning.

Amidst the swirling lightning, Xixi's figure was revealed. Her eyes had transformed into vertical pupils, and her skin had darkened. Her martial spirit was none other than the Lightning Leopard, a top-tier agility-based attack spirit, possessing both speed and devastating attack power.

"Prepare for battle!" Ma Xiaotao shouted in a low voice and rushed into the cave first.

Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, and Xixi followed closely behind, followed by Ling Luochen, Gongyang Mo, and Yao Haoxuan.

Ye Xixuan, who was at the back, quickly followed.

(End of this chapter)