The other soul masters of the Martial Soul Hall were just about to take action when Hulena interrupted, "It's already late, we should rest here for the night."
Flame and Evil Moon nodded in agreement, "Yes, wandering in Aquipeia Forest at night is really too dangerous, it's safer for everyone to stick together!"
The strong soul master from the Martial Soul Hall looked troubled, "But... doing so could delay us, and if we return late to the Pope Hall, Your Holiness might blame us!"
If they weren't afraid of Pope Bibi Dong's punishment, why would they even think of searching for suitable soul beasts at night?
Evil Moon gave Hulena a glance...
The latter immediately understood and confidently said, "Everyone, don't worry. Aquipeia Forest is so vast, it's normal not to find suitable soul beasts in a short time. Teacher should understand."
"At worst, I'll personally explain later, and I won't let any of you be punished, so let's settle down and camp!"
The lead soul master was taken aback, seemingly not expecting such words!
But this indeed eased their concerns!
He nodded and said, "Well... alright, since Holy Daughter says so, we have no objections!"
"Everyone heard the Holy Daughter, right? Let's set up camp here!"
The other soul masters of the Martial Soul Hall sighed in relief, as they didn't have to risk searching for soul beasts in Aquipeia Forest!
Soon, they cast grateful looks at Hulena...
Flame, seeing this, said enviously, "Tsk tsk, when Holy Daughter speaks, it works better than when Evil Moon and I say something."
The attitude of these Martial Soul Hall soul masters towards him and Evil Moon was nothing compared to their attitude towards Hulena!
Evil Moon raised an eyebrow, "Flame, are you being sarcastic? If you're not satisfied, why not recommend yourself to Your Holiness? Maybe our Martial Soul Hall will have a third goddess?"
Hulena covered her mouth and laughed, "Exactly. I think Flame, you're quite pleasing to the eye, maybe with some effort, you could manage?"
Flame's face suddenly darkened, "Ugh, what nonsense are you talking about? I'm a proper man, how could I become any kind of goddess!"
Him as a goddess?
What does his appearance have to do with being a girl?
But Evil Moon, dressing up, might have a shot!
Just then, Hulena seemed to remember something, her face full of sorrow, "I wonder how Xu Sheng is doing, it's been so long since he went to Worship Hall, he won't not return, right?"
Flame widened his eyes in disbelief, "No way Nana, we're in the perilous Aquipeia Forest, yet you're concerned about Xu Sheng who's way safer than any of us?"
In the Worship Hall, there are no fewer than six or seven Hyper Douluos and a dozen Titled Douluos!
They're much stronger than these soul masters of the Martial Soul Hall tasked with protecting us!
"Oh come on, while Aquipeia Forest is dangerous, as long as we behave and don't wander off, it's actually quite safe."
"After all, this is just the outskirts, surely there's nothing reckless enough to... "
"Roar!!"
Just then, a sudden roar interrupted him...
Flame chuckled, "What was that, Evil Moon? Just that roar could likely belong to a soul beast with over ten thousand years of cultivation."
Evil Moon felt embarrassed, not knowing what to say...
Getting proven wrong right after speaking, it's really embarrassing!
Hulena, a bit anxious, said, "Flame, quit saying that stuff."
Flame pursed his lips, "Alright, alright, you siblings are close, leaving me as the outsider, huh?"
Hulena realized his misunderstanding and quickly explained, "It's not like that, look at everyone."
Flame came to his senses and looked around at the Martial Soul Hall soul masters, noticing their expressions had turned extremely serious, all standing up and preparing for battle...
Clearly, something was amiss!
The leading Soul Douluo said in a deep voice, "Holy Daughter, we sense a strong scent of blood incoming from nearby!!"
Hulena, somewhat surprised, asked, "A strong scent of blood? Could it be some powerful soul beasts fighting each other?"
The other shook his head, "No, the commotion suggests it's more than just a mere fight..."
Enough to make this Soul Douluo's heart race, it's probably not that simple!
"In any case, Holy Daughter, you should all move to the middle, and try not to leave our sight!!"
Hulena and the others realized the gravity of the situation and stood in the center, constantly observing the surroundings...
Then, the Soul Douluo looked at another soul master, "You, go see what's happening up ahead, and report back quickly if anything's wrong."
The latter, though scared, nodded...
Soon after, he returned in terror...
Gasping, he shouted, "Run! Everyone run! There are numerous abyssal creatures fighting with soul beasts, and they're closing in on us!"
The powerful Soul Douluo took a deep breath, "What? Abyssal creatures?? Damn it, how could we encounter them in the outskirts!!"
They knew abyssal creatures lurked in Aquipeia Forest, but didn't expect to encounter them here!
With this realization, he urgently said to Hulena, "Holy Daughter, this place is not safe, we must retreat from Aquipeia Forest immediately!!"
If discovered by abyssal creatures, the consequences could be disastrous!!
The latter was already pale and trembling, "Alright... alright."
Despite appearing composed, both Flame and Evil Moon gripped their hands tightly, indicating their inner turmoil!
With permission, the strong Soul Douluo ordered, "Everyone, immediately escort the Holy Daughter and others out of Aquipeia Forest!!"
"Those who can move swiftly, return as fast as possible to the Pope Hall for reinforcements!!"
...
Not long after!!
The moment Yueguan got the news, he rushed into the main hall without hesitation...
Seeing Bi Bidong resting with closed eyes, he loudly reported, "Your Holiness, something terrible has happened! A soul master who was accompanying the Holy Daughter on a soul beast hunt just sent a message, saying they've encountered abyssal creatures!"
The former's beautiful eyes suddenly opened, exclaiming, "What?? Encountered abyssal creatures? How could this happen so coincidentally!"
But realizing this wasn't the time, she immediately commanded, "Yueguan, take some strong Martial Soul Hall members to Aquipeia Forest immediately and bring Nana and the others back unharmed!"
"If anything happens, I'll hold you accountable!!"
Yueguan, without any hesitation, replied, "Yes, Your Holiness, I will definitely rescue the Holy Daughter and her company safely!!"
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