Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Emperor, Unifying the Continent!

If Xu Tianming knew that this mission was chosen by Xuanzi, his vigilance towards it would increase by at least two or three levels!

There's nothing else to it; Xuanzi's deeds have a certain authority that makes people wary.

However, Elder Mu hasn't mentioned that this task was chosen by Xuanzi, nor is he likely to specifically emphasize it.

"Alright, if there are no problems, then this is the task. After accepting the task, including travel time, you will need to complete it within one month. If you complete it successfully, you can directly enter the inner courtyard from the outer courtyard and will not need to go to the second year."

"What if we fail..."

Old Master Mu chuckled and said, "If you fail, you can spend some more time reflecting in the outer courtyard."

He never imagined that Xu Tianming would have an accident during this mission.

You should know that the inner court supervisor he arranged for Xu Tianming was currently the most outstanding disciple in the inner court!

That disciple could defeat not only a Soul King, but even a Soul Douluo!

Xu Tianming flicked the task sheet in his hand and said confidently, "As long as the information on this is correct, I'm definitely going to enter the inner courtyard!"

Old Master Mu: "When do you plan to go?"

Xu Tianming: "Let's not delay. I'll make some preparations tonight and we'll set off tomorrow morning."

Elder Mu: "Alright, someone will be waiting for you at the academy gate tomorrow morning. Go ahead."

Xu Tianming returned to his dormitory and sat down at his desk to start packing his things.

He was confident he could take down that Soul King-level evil Soul Master, but it certainly wouldn't be an easy battle.

A soul tool is definitely necessary.

Defensive soul tools, fixed-mount soul cannons, fixed-mount soul cannonballs, soul-guided rays...

The mission will last for a month. Although it may not actually take a month, if all goes well, the target can be found and the mission can be completed in a few days. However, it is still necessary to prepare a month's worth of food and supplies.

He stored the soul tool in the storage ring on his right hand, his personal belongings in the storage belt on his waist, and auxiliary cultivation treasures such as the Bright Glazed Jade in the storage necklace hanging around his neck.

The three storage soul guides each have their own function.

"Tianming, what are you doing? There are still only a few days left before the holiday, and you're already packing?"

As soon as Beibei returned to the dormitory, she saw Xu Tianming packing his things and couldn't help but ask him curiously.

Xu Tianming replied, "I have a mission tomorrow. If all goes well, it will take about ten days. If not, it might take a month."

As he spoke, he put the last soul tool into his storage soul tool and looked at the sky outside.

"There's still time. I'll go to the city to buy some things now."

Logically speaking, eating dry rations is the most common thing to do while traveling.

But Xu Tianming wouldn't let himself suffer.

Since the cultivation speed of the ultimate martial soul is inherently slow, he has been eating the highest-grade food in the cafeteria during this period to replenish his body's energy.

Even if things aren't perfect when you're on the road, Xu Tianming doesn't want to fall too far behind.

Soul beast meat, various seasonings, and convenient staple foods – a massive purchase almost filled my storage belt with all my daily necessities!

The night passed quickly, and a touch of orange-red light appeared on the horizon.

Beibei was still meditating and cultivating. Xu Tianming quietly opened his eyes, checked that he hadn't missed anything, washed up, and arrived at the gate of Shrek Academy in the morning sunlight.

"Little brother, it's been a long time!"

Zhang Lexuan stood in the morning light and waved to Xu Tianming as he walked towards her.

"Sister Lexuan, it's you!"

Xu Tianming was somewhat surprised, as it had been almost a year since he last met Zhang Lexuan.

Zhang Lexuan said with a smile, "It's me. I really didn't expect that in just one year, little brother, you would be taking the inner court exam. You're only a first-year student, right? You're such a little monster!"

Xu Tianming walked up to Zhang Lexuan, and the two chatted as they walked.

Xu Tianming was quite satisfied with Zhang Lexuan serving as his supervisor for this assessment.

In his opinion, there was basically no one more reliable than Zhang Lexuan among all the disciples in the inner courtyard.

Zhang Lexuan is even more reliable than super Douluo like Yan Shaozhe and Xuanzi!

"Little brother, this mission is no simple matter. Your current cultivation level..."

Zhang Lexuan looked at Xu Tianming and asked softly.

For her, a demonic soul master at the early stage of Soul King was someone she could easily wipe out.

But for Xu Tianming, a first-year student, it was the opposite.

Xu Tianming didn't hide anything and said directly, "My current cultivation level is thirty-eight, but I'm confident I can complete this mission!"

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly.

Fighting a Soul King of over level 50 with only level 38 Soul Power, especially an Evil Soul Master... that's incredibly difficult!

Elder Mu told her that Xu Tianming possessed the Ultimate Light Martial Soul, which qualified him to complete the mission, but she still had some concerns without having actually witnessed Xu Tianming's combat power.

Of course, even if she couldn't complete the mission, she wouldn't let Xu Tianming be put in danger.

The two chatted for a while, then sped off on their way.

By noon, the two had already traveled several hundred kilometers away from Shrek City.

"Let's rest for a while, have lunch, and then continue our journey in the afternoon."

Despite traveling hundreds of kilometers, Zhang Lexuan remained calm and composed, her voice still light and gentle, giving people a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Xu Tianming nodded and looked around.

This is a small grove, and as autumn approaches, the leaves have already begun to turn yellow.

Xu Tianming gathered some firewood and quickly set up a grill.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Tianming took out a table, chairs, and a series of ingredients and seasonings from his storage soul tool.

Xu Tianming pulled out a few half-meter-long meat skewers, brushed them with a thin layer of oil, and put them on the grill to roast.

Then he took out several large flatbreads, pointed at them like swords, and placed them aside.

Besides these, there is also a small pot.

Large chunks of meat were put in, along with seasonings, and placed on the fire to stew.

After doing all this, Xu Tianming looked at Zhang Lexuan and said, "Sister Lexuan, please wait a moment, we'll be able to eat soon."

After saying that, he took out a special bucket for holding drinks, which contained an energy drink that he had developed himself.

Zhang Lexuan stopped what she was about to do when she saw Xu Tianming busy at work and took out some dry food from her storage soul tool.

"Little brother, you... can cook?"

Xu Tianming poured himself a glass from the beverage container, took a hearty sip, and said, "Sure, cooking is pretty easy. Sister Lexuan, would you like a drink? It's a homemade beverage, it's really delicious!"

Before transmigrating, Xu Tianming loved cooking. After arriving in this world, he remembered Huo Yuhao's grilled fish and practiced cooking for a while.

His cooking skills, while not quite universally appealing, are certainly quite good.