Battlefield Ruins!
The team from Shrek Academy, patrolling the area, suddenly felt a palpable sense of heart palpitations…
The leading student suddenly stopped and exclaimed, "Everyone, stop!"
Upon hearing this, the others quickly halted their steps…
Then, he furrowed his brow and said, "Did everyone feel that? I just felt a sudden heart palpitation!"
Upon hearing this, shocked expressions appeared on the faces of the others…
"Eh? Captain, you felt it too? I thought it was just my imagination!"
"Just a moment ago, it felt as if someone was gripping my heart, it was extremely uncomfortable!"
"Could it be that there is a powerful Soul Master nearby, and they just wanted to warn us to leave?"
"No…no way, these ruins have been here for many years now, there's nothing noteworthy about this place, no one comes here."
Hearing their comments, the captain stroked his chin, pondering, "Hmm… what everyone said makes sense, Elder Xie did conduct a comprehensive search of this area, there shouldn't be any creatures or objects left."
"However, the heart palpitations we just experienced were definitely real, which is quite strange!"
Suddenly, a flash passed through his eyes, as if he remembered something…
"I recall that Elder Xie's teacher, Teacher Xu, was involved in a battle with the Abyssal Emperor and got swept into a black hole in space!"
"Could it be that there was a fluctuation in the space here, which is why we had that sensation?"
As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately agreed…
"It's very likely, perhaps Teacher Xu is coming back!"
"I think we shouldn't make any hasty decisions. Let's carefully investigate this area first!"
"Whether or not there are spatial fluctuations, this matter is definitely not simple; otherwise, the academy wouldn't have spent a great deal of money to acquire this area!"
With this thought, they exchanged glances and began a thorough search of the surroundings...
However, after several hours of searching, they still hadn't found anything!
The members of the team looked towards their leading captain, appearing somewhat helpless…
"Captain, nothing has changed in this place; could it really have been our imagination?"
"We've already carefully checked everywhere, inside and out; if there really were spatial fluctuations, it seems they would have occurred more than just once!"
"Hmm… That's what I think too; everyone, let's stay here a bit longer, perhaps there will be a change soon!"
"Let's do that. Though we've already finished our patrol time, our duty is after all to guard this place!"
Just then, everyone's bodies suddenly grew heavier, and a strong sense of heart palpitations emerged again, more intense than before…
This confirmed for them one thing: the previous sensations were not an illusion!
The leading captain clutched at his heart, gritting his teeth, "Damn it, this heart palpitation has returned, and it's even more intense than before. If we hadn't been mentally prepared, we might have collapsed on the ground in fright!"
The condition of the others wasn't much better; they all began panting heavily, clearly in great discomfort…
"It seems there was no mistake, the palpitations just now were not an illusion!"
"Looking at this, it truly seems that there were spatial fluctuations in this area, we must immediately return to the academy to report this!"
"Hearing this news, Elder Xie and the others should be very excited, especially since Teacher Xu might be coming back!"
"What are we waiting for then? Captain, let's hurry back to the academy, lest we miss out on something!"
The former took a deep breath, looking at two of the people, "You two, stay here and don't allow anyone to enter this area!"
"The rest of you, come with me, back to Shrek Academy!!!"
The team members had no objections, "Yes, Captain!"
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Shrek Academy!
Xu Xiaoyan knocked on the door and cautiously asked, "Wulin, are you in there?"
Soon, a faint voice came from inside…
"Xiao Yan, if you have something to say, come in!"
Xu Xiaoyan pushed the door open and entered, covering her mouth in shock at the scene before her…
"Wulin, you... how have you turned into this state?"
Tang Wulin was sprawled across the bed, spreading his arms wide, looking like a dead man!
Only when he noticed her did a trace of spiritual energy return to his eyes…
"It's Xiao Yan, I'm alright, just felt like lying down for a bit, was there something you needed?"
Xu Xiaoyan then breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that you're fine, I thought something had happened to you!"
The scene she had just witnessed, she figured, would be hard to forget today…
Tang Wulin chuckled, "Hey, don't worry, I'm not that fragile."
"So, what did you want to see me about?"
Xu Xiaoyan, not dwelling on it further, said gravely, "It's like this, the exploration team that went to the battlefield ruins today sent back a message!"
"Battlefield ruins? Isn't that where Teacher Xu and the Abyssal Emperor disappeared... huh?"
Tang Wulin abruptly stood up from the bed, grabbing her shoulders tightly…
"Xiao Yan, I didn't hear you wrong, did I?"
Xu Xiaoyan hadn't expected his attitude to change so quickly and immediately affirmed, "You didn't hear wrong, the team exploring the ruins indeed sent back a message!"
Tang Wulin calmed down and let go of her, asking urgently, "Xiao Yan, what was the message?"
Since Teacher Xu and the Abyssal Emperor were sucked into the black hole, there hadn't been any developments at the ruins…
Now that a message had suddenly arrived, his heart couldn't contain its excitement!
Xu Xiaoyan coughed and explained, "The student explorers said that while they were conducting their investigation in the battlefield ruins, they several times felt an unnerving presence, suspecting that there were fluctuations in space."
"So, they specially sent the message back to have the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion personally investigate the situation!"
Tang Wulin became excited, "If there are fluctuations in space, doesn't that mean, Teacher Xu he might be coming back soon?"
As long as Teacher Xu could return, whether it be the Federation and Spirit Pagoda's conflicts, or the threat of the evil Soul Masters, they would no longer exist!
Xu Xiaoyan, looking at him, muttered, "Wulin, I think it's better not to be too optimistic..."
Tang Wulin paused, somewhat confused, "Xiao Yan, is it my imagination or do you seem not happy at all?"
The possibility of Teacher Xu's return should be a reason to be happy!
But her mood seemed completely different from what he expected!
Xu Xiaoyan pursed her lips and sighed, "Wulin, although it's a bit abrupt to say, if Teacher Xu really had the capability to return, he might have returned already!"
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!
She didn't want this matter to impact everyone's morale!
For this, they had to be prepared for the worst!
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