The moment Cai Meier finished speaking, the main team members skillfully began checking their equipment. They had accepted many related commissions for the Chamber of Commerce's unique Contribution Points, and they had participated in numerous Evil Soul Master hunting operations of similar scale, so they were no strangers to the task.
After a brief hesitation, Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, Ning Tian, and Xiao Xiao successively chose to forgo the mission. The former two had participated in too many similar missions and were too lazy to join, while the latter two felt their cultivation levels were average and preferred to stay in the military camp to avoid causing trouble.
Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi nodded, indicating their participation. They had participated in fewer similar operations, viewing this as a rare opportunity.
Huo Yuhao's gaze subtly swept over Dai Yueheng, then lingered briefly on Dai Huabin. A faint, almost imperceptible curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he also chose to participate.
This single subtle action instantly ignited Dai Huabin's already suppressed and unstable emotions. "I want to go too!"
Dai Huabin suddenly stood up, looking earnestly at Cai Meier.
Cai Meier frowned, just about to speak, when Dai Huabin pulled out a spirit tool and said seriously, "Dean Cai, I have a Level Seven Paragon Golden Body Shield! I can protect myself! I need experience!"
Cai Meier paused, glancing at Xian Lin'er beside her. Xian Lin'er maintained a casual, noncommittal expression. Cai Meier paused again, and following the team leader guidelines, aimed the spirit tool Recorder on her chest at Dai Huabin, then confirmed seriously, "Are you sure you want to participate? You must know we are facing Evil Soul Masters, and the mission carries risks. Even with the Paragon Shield and our protection, we cannot guarantee absolute safety."
Dai Huabin nodded affirmatively: "I am sure!"
Seeing Dai Huabin persist, Cai Meier nodded and agreed. Just as she finished announcing this, another figure stood up: "I want to go too."
Cai Meier was startled and turned her head, only to find it was Tang San.
Tang San's expression was serious: "I also want to go."
He truly did not want to remain in the team, enduring sympathetic or strange looks. Coupled with his poor mood, it was better to go out and be active than to stay in the military tent. In short, it was better than remaining here. This time, Cai Meier did not hesitate much and nodded in agreement. Her core mission was to ensure the safety of the students; failure of the mission itself was irrelevant. Her previous hesitation regarding Dai Huabin was because he was only a Spirit Ancestor, but with a Level Seven Paragon Shield, the risk was controllable. Tang San, however, was a genuine Spirit King and possessed the Paragon Golden BodySpirit Ability, giving him even stronger self-preservation capabilities, making the likelihood of an accident very small. With this, the list of participants was finalized. Cai Meier announced that the operation would begin after nightfall, and everyone began to rest and recuperate.
Several hours before the operation, inside the Core Tent of the border military camp.
At this moment, three figures stood there. The atmosphere was slightly heavy. From the main seat, a middle-aged man with a resolute and imposing face spoke in a deep voice: "Are you certain?"
Dai Yueheng, standing to the side, nodded: "I am certain, Father. That Huo Yuhao has immense potential. Although he is only a Spirit Ancestor, he was able to fight me during our last spar..."
What Dai Yueheng said was actually somewhat understated. Previously, when they were sparring and practicing together at the academy, Huo Yu—
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—Hao continuously restrained him with his endless stream of bizarre Spirit Abilities, preventing him from getting close. In terms of frontal combat power, he was confident that as a Level 68 Spirit Emperor, he would never lose; he could even knock the opponent down with a single strike. But... he couldn't even touch the opponent.
Dai Huabin, standing nearby, clenched his teeth, his eyes burning with unconcealed hatred: "I will kill him myself!"
Dai Hao frowned, and a powerful aura immediately spread out, instantly choking Dai Huabin's breath and making him feel as if he was about to kneel down. "Do not let anger cloud your judgment!"
Dai Hao's voice arrived. Dai Huabin stiffened, nodded, and suppressed his turbulent emotions.
Seeing Dai Huabin return somewhat to normal, Dai Hao continued, "Once the operation begins, all you need to do is provide Huo Yuhao's specific location coordinates via your spirit tools. Afterward, someone else will be specifically responsible for the strike. Remember, whether or not the attempt succeeds, you must immediately retreat. Do not make any unnecessary moves. Understand?"
Dai Yueheng nodded steadily. Although Dai Huabin was unwilling, he could only follow suit and nod.
Dai Hao's expression was stern. He had little affection for Huo Yuhao, the son who had failed to inherit the White Tiger Spirit. He had assumed the boy was long dead. Who would have thought that he had simply left the Duke's Mansion? Leaving the Duke's Mansion was one thing, but he had also joined the Body Sect.
One must know that the current Body Sect, the Heavenly Soul Empire, and the Mingmeng Chamber of Commerce have formed an Alliance.
Previously, among the Douluo Three Kingdoms, the Star Luo Empire was the strongest, the Heavenly Soul Empire was slightly weaker, and the Dou Ling Empire was the weakest. Logically, this structure would inevitably lead to internal conflict, but the existence of the Sun Moon Empire forced them to maintain a superficial Alliance and unite against external threats.
But now, the situation is different. The Sun Moon Empire suddenly enacted a near-total isolation policy; all spies and scouts entering never return, and the outside world knows nothing about its internal situation. However, the Empire has also been unusually quiet, no longer harassing the borders, appearing as if they are preparing for something big. Simultaneously, the Heavenly Soul Empire has rapidly risen with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the Body Sect. Its power is expanding daily, and it has repeatedly begun provoking the Star Luo Empire. As far as he knows, there have been seven or eight small-scale conflicts along the border line in the past year alone—a clear pattern of pre-war probing. Furthermore, the Mingmeng Chamber of Commerce has made no attempt to hide its actions, constantly utilizing various commercial and intelligence methods to strike at the Star Luo Empire's economy. In particular, the industries belonging to his White Tiger Duke's Mansion have suffered heavy losses, as if deliberately targeted. It can be said that the Mingmeng Chamber of Commerce, the Body Sect, and the Heavenly Soul Empire are now the enemies of the Star Luo Empire. Although the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire are ostensibly in a state of balance, they are actually on the verge of war. Against this backdrop, his "son"—who is also the Body Sect Master's Disciple, possesses great potential, and clearly harbors intense hatred for the Duke's Mansion—is completely unrecruitable. Under these circumstances, capturing or eliminating him preemptively is an inevitable choice. He must either be used as a future bargaining chip or, at the very least, be killed to prevent future trouble.
Although there are two Super Douluo accompanying the Shrek team, they are not attempting to wipe out the entire Shrek contingent; they are merely executing a precision strike against a single Spirit Ancestor. With careful planning, they are unlikely to fail. Naturally, the operation must be disguised as the work of Evil Soul Masters, leaving absolutely no evidence.
Dai Hao paused his thoughts and recalled his attention, instructing them again: "Remember, your task is only to provide coordinates. Do not do anything unnecessary. If you encounter Evil Soul Masters, tell them your identities, and then leave immediately. Understand?"
"Yes, Father!" *2
Dai Hao nodded, then waved his hand, and the two figures left the military tent.
(End of Chapter)
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