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Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. The Heaven Dou Empire's representative team had been rushing towards Spirit City for the past few days. Before they knew it, they had already traveled more than half the distance and were about to reach their destination.
The journey was calm and tranquil, and they didn't encounter any trouble. Because the delegation had a customs document issued by the empire, the city lords of the various major cities treated them with the utmost respect. They treated them like VIPs, and the soul master delegation was treated with delicious food and drinks, not daring to be disrespectful in the slightest. The azure sky didn't seem sad at all.
"Your Highness, we've already investigated the valley ahead and didn't find any enemies. We've been rushing for the entire morning and I think everyone is tired. Why don't we rest in the valley?"
A golden-armored general respectfully reported to Fang Xuan. This time, the Empire's elite team had been ordered to escort the various academies to Spirit City.
Regardless of whether it was a general or a soldier, they all obeyed Fang Xuan's orders. This was the highest order of the Emperor. In other words, Fang Xuan was the highest commander here and had the authority to control everyone present.
The golden-armored general knelt in front of Fang Xuan. He was very humble and didn't dare to show any disrespect to this Highness. This time, Fang Xuan wasn't just going to Martial Spirit City as a participant. He had an even more important identity, and that was the representative of the Heaven Dou Empire.
This identity could be said to be extremely glorious. The Xue Ye was the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire. He had to oversee Heaven Dou City and couldn't leave as he pleased. Therefore, he had to send someone from the imperial family to represent him in the Soul Master Finals in Martial Spirit City. Usually, only Crown Prince Xue Qinghe or Prince Xue Xing had the right to represent the Emperor. However, this time, the person representing the empire was Fang Xuan.
Many people were shocked. They felt that Fang Xuan could threaten the crown prince's position. It was still unknown who would become the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire in the future. It wasn't as many people thought. Fang Xuan was competing with Xue Qinghe for the crown prince's position. Instead, it was because Fang Xuan knew that Xue Qinghe was Qian Renxue in disguise.
Therefore, he couldn't let this great spy infiltrate the team. To prevent Qian Ren Xue from leaking information to the Martial Spirit Palace and ruining his plan, he suggested to the Emperor that the Crown Prince should stay in the imperial city and not go anywhere. In the end, the Emperor reluctantly agreed under Fang Xuan's insistence. He allowed Xue Qinghe to sit on the cold bench and obediently raise flowers and birds in Heaven Dou City.
"That valley …" Fang Xuan couldn't help but frown as he looked at the gourd-shaped valley. The walls on both sides of the valley were very high and extremely steep. The valley entrance was narrow, like the mouth of a gourd. This wasn't a good place to be. If they waited for others to enter and then blocked the entrance, wouldn't they be waiting for a team-wipe?
Although the golden-armored general had sent people to investigate and didn't find any enemies, Fang Xuan was still worried. If many high-ranked soul masters wanted to hide, the empire's soldiers would have a hard time finding them.
He estimated that the Martial Spirit Hall's people would arrive in the next two days. This valley's terrain was undoubtedly easy to set up, so after much consideration, Fang Xuan decided to go around the valley.
"We won't enter the valley. We'll take the mountain path on the side and rest there."
Fang Xuan's eyes were deep as he pointed to a rugged mountain path near the valley.
"Uh … Your Highness, the mountain path there is very difficult to walk." The golden-armored general had a bitter expression. He didn't know what was wrong with this prince. The entire journey was filled with rugged mountain paths or small, remote paths. It was very difficult for the army to travel, and many complained.
They were the dignified elites of the Heaven Dou Empire, representing the Heaven Dou Empire to escort the participants from the various academies to the Martial Spirit Palace. Who would dare to stop them? Was there a need to be so careful?
The golden-armored general was somewhat helpless. He couldn't help but remember, "Your Highness, the valley is more suitable for the army to rest. Furthermore, I've already sent people to investigate carefully. There are no enemies. I can guarantee this"
At this point, he even patted his chest to make a guarantee. His rich experience in the army for more than ten years gave him the courage to argue with Fang Xuan, this inexperienced prince.
"There are no enemies now, but can you guarantee that when we enter the valley, the enemies won't suddenly appear?" Fang Xuan calmly stared at the golden-armored general.
"This …" The golden-armored general was speechless. He felt that Fang Xuan was too cautious.
This wasn't being cautious, it was being prudent. Fang Xuan's expression was extremely serious. This was a matter of life and death. They had to be cautious.
In the martial arts world, safety first. Although this valley looked calm and peaceful, it was filled with danger. What if a huge rock suddenly rolled down from the top of the valley? What if a flood suddenly rushed out? What if a mudslide, landslide, earthquake, meteorite … suddenly came? They had to be on guard.
"Abandon the valley and take the mountain path on the side" Fang Xuan gave the final order.
"Yes, Your Highness." The golden-armored general had no choice but to obey the prince's orders.
But at this moment, a graceful figure suddenly rushed toward Fang Xuan angrily.
"Wah! Fang Xuan, I'm going to kill you"
Ning Rongrong waved her little fists and rushed toward Fang Xuan with bared fangs and brandished claws.
Hmm? Murderous intent.
Fang Xuan raised his eyebrows and threw a heavy punch.
Smack,
His fist viciously smashed into Ning Rongrong's little head, knocking the young girl to the ground.
"Wah wah," Ning Rongrong was in so much pain that tears fell from her eyes. She crouched on the ground, clutching her head. Her eyes were brimming with tears as she angrily glared at Fang Xuan. She began to berate him for his sins.
"Along the way, you kept making us take some difficult and rugged mountain paths. The carriage was so bumpy that it almost broke my butt in half"
"Your butt is already in half. Don't tell me it was originally connected. If it was connected, then how did you pull that … Hmm" Fang Xuan muttered a few words and stopped there. The following lines were a bit uncivilized, but he believed that everyone understood.
"Fang Xuan, you bastard" Ning Rongrong blushed and glared fiercely at Fang Xuan.
"That's right, I admit it. What can you do to me?" Fang Xuan spread his hands and calmly admitted that he was the bad guy. Ning Rongrong was so angry that she rolled her eyes.
At this moment, the people from Shrek Academy came over and stood up for Ning Rongrong.
"Fang Xuan, you're too much. No matter what, Rongrong is your fiancée. How can you bully her again?" Dai Mubai frowned and glared at Fang Xuan with dissatisfaction. He was acting like a big brother to Shrek and had the responsibility to protect his subordinates.
"Yes, you're right. I beat up my wife. What does that have to do with you?" Fang Xuan said.
Dai Mubai: "…"
One Kill
Tang San opened his mouth and was about to say something, but Fang Xuan interrupted him. "Shut up. Ugly people don't have the right to talk to me."
Looking at the eager Ma Hongjun, Fang Xuan said, "There's no need for one hundred fifty kilograms."
"Damn it, Fang Xuan, don't go too far." Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and glared at Fang Xuan.
"Soul beasts have no right to speak when we humans speak. Stand aside," Fang Xuan said.
"What about me?" Zhu Zhuqing puffed out her chest and looked at Fang Xuan angrily.
"Tigress has even less right to speak." Fang Xuan said.
Zhu Zhuqing: "…"
"I can't deny that." Dai Mubai muttered softly, but Zhu Zhuqing heard it. It was another battle between dragons and tigers.
"Then, this handsome guy has the right to speak, right?" Seeing his teammates defeated one after another, Oscar felt that it was his chance to show off. He quickly stepped forward and looked at Fang Xuan provocatively.
He said proudly, "This handsome guy is handsome and slim. I'm neither ugly nor fat, and I'm not a beast. I finally have the right to debate with you, right."
Fang Xuan's face was expressionless as he calmly walked towards Oscar. He swung his fist and smashed it onto the latter's handsome face, sending him flying.
"In the world of the strong, there is no place for the weak." Fang Xuan casually flicked his long hair as he spoke righteously.
Shrek: "???"
Seven Kill Shots.
In the end, under Fang Xuan's strong foundation and unreasonable iron fists, Shrek and the others all surrendered. The army changed their route and went around the valley, advancing from the side of the rugged mountain path …