The master said earnestly to Tang San: "Although you already know your identity from the Clear Sky Sect, I hope that you can maintain a normal heart, don't easily find your own sect, and don't put more effort into it. On this. Can you understand the painstaking efforts of the teacher?"
Tang San nodded without hesitation, and said: "Teacher, I understand. No matter what you do, you must put your strength first. Before I don't think I have enough strength, I will never easily find someone from the Clear Sky Sect. In other words, at least I have to wait until my father appears before I can return to the sect. And, you know, I have always liked freedom, and the sect's life itself is not suitable for me. In fact, I prefer to be just a blacksmith My son, what does my identity mean to me?"
The master looked at Tang San in surprise. After all, Tang San was only a teenager in his eyes. He didn't expect his disciple to be able to see so clearly. A smile appeared on his stiff face, and he patted it again. Tang San's shoulders, "I can rest assured in this case. There is still half a year left, the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Competition is about to start, this is not only a stage to show you, but also the best time for your experience, in this continent-wide nature In this competition, you will meet all the young generation of spirit masters. Overcoming them and conquering them will not only improve your actual combat experience, but also an opportunity to build confidence. I have discussed it with Flender. Wait until this After the Second Soul Master Contest is over, you kids can graduate from the academy."
"Graduate? Teacher, isn't it too early?" Tang San said in surprise.
The master smiled and shook his head. "No, it's getting late. Ordinary high-level soul master academies can graduate when their strength reaches the thirtieth rank, and they are still considered top students. And none of you are more than the thirtieth rank now, even from the perspective of Shrek Academy, I Think, after you have participated in this competition, you should be able to reach around 40. Junior three, the academy is not everything. For your life, cultivating in the academy is only a part, and the more important thing is to be outside The training of the world, that is the real battlefield to test you."
Whether it was in the last life or this life, Tang San didn't have much experience in society, but he looked at the affirmative gaze in Grandmaster's eyes. You can't go wrong knowing the decisions your teacher makes.
Perhaps because he had never been in the outside world, he was somewhat afraid of the unknown possibilities.
Of course, now is not the time to think about that. Tang San naturally couldn't imagine that it would be six years later when he actually ventured out into the outside world.
Walking out of Grandmaster's office, Tang San's mind and body felt indescribably comfortable with the feeling of a sudden connection, he had already found his purpose in life again. What about coming from a sect? What if his father is a Titled Douluo? It's not yourself after all.
Just make yourself stronger first. These make sense.
Tang San had already thought very clearly that at his current age, nothing was more important than cultivation, and all of his mental energy should naturally be put on it, instead of thinking wildly.
From this point on, no matter if it is Tang San. The rest of the Shrek Seven Devils have all entered the hard training for half a year.
The master did not give them any special training, but gave them tactical guidance every once in a while, especially on their mutual cooperation and how to make better use of their soul skills.
It seems that everyone has their own soul skills, just need to use it.
But in fact, it contains a lot of knowledge. When to use what spirit ability, and what spirit ability to use under the condition of how much spirit power. Every situation implies a mystery. And the master has spent decades of his time on these researches. With his guidance, the Shrek Seven Devils could be said to have avoided countless detours.
Just like what Tang San said when he gave the immortal medicinal herbs to everyone. The medicinal effect of Xianpin Herbal Grass is not only released at that time. With the continuous practice, except for Xiao Wu who didn't take 'Lovesick Heartbroken Red', everyone could feel the changes in their bodies.
Not only is the speed of spirit power increasing faster than before, but more importantly is the transformation of their spirit and body by immortal medicinal herbs. Tang San's carefully selected medicinal herbs are almost the most suitable for each of them.
As they continued to cultivate, the power of the earth, heaven and earth contained in the herbs gradually merged with their bodies, increasing their strength in an all-round way.
Even the ninth-grade Zizhi, who was not considered an immortal rank, helped Grandmaster raise his spirit power from rank 30 to rank 35 in just half a year. As for the Shrek Seven Devils, in the past six months, with the exception of Dai Mubai's spirit power, which only increased by one and a half, reaching the level of forty-four and close to forty-fifth, only Xiao Wu did not reach the forty-fifth level. level bottleneck.
The first person to break through the level 40 bottleneck surprised everyone. Everyone thought that this candidate was either Zhu Zhuqing, who had already reached level 38 when he took the immortal medicinal herbs, or Tang, who had cultivated hard and was gifted with extraordinary talents. three.
What was shocking was that among the six of them, the first to break through the fortieth rank was Oscar, the food-type soul master who was the most difficult to cultivate. He successfully broke through the bottleneck when he practiced for four and a half months. He just stepped into the threshold of the fortieth rank. He only needs to obtain the spirit ring, and the title can be officially promoted from the soul master to the soul sect.
Others don't know Oscar's efforts, but Tang San knows it all too well. Although Tang San didn't know what happened, since Ning Rongrong came back from the family that time, Oscar's cultivation has been much more diligent than before.
The former Oscar was the most lethargic, but in the past few months, Tang San hadn't seen him sleep once, and even rarely went back to the dormitory, cultivating his martial spirit every day in the cafeteria that was most suitable for his cultivation.
The fact that his strength can improve so quickly is related to the 'Six Petal Celestial Orchid', but his hard work and dedication also played a decisive role.
After five months of cultivation, Zhu Zhuqing also broke through level 40, and two days later, Tang San broke through. In another ten days, Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong also broke through the bottleneck.
So far, with the exception of Xiao Wu who didn't take the Immortal Grade Herbs, the other six Shrek Devils had reached the level of forty rank.
In the grandmaster's accumulation theory, breaking through the bottleneck does not necessarily mean you have to get the spirit first, and continue to practice, the spirit power will still be accumulated, and it will be released when the spirit ring is obtained.
Due to the closeness of everyone's spirit power, Grandmaster decided to hunt down spirit beasts after everyone reached level 40.
Of course, Xiao Wu couldn't wait any longer. When everyone reached level 40, she was still rushing from level 37 to level 38 because she didn't take immortal herbs. It will take at least half a year to a year to reach level 40.
Tang San had persuaded Xiao Wu several times to let her take Acacia Heartbroken Red, but Xiao Wu would not say anything. She wore Acacia Heartbroken Red by her side every day, which she couldn't tell how much she cherished.
And the Acacia Heartbroken Red is also very strange. In the absence of any nutrients, it can absorb the power of heaven and earth on its own when it follows Xiao Wu. Not only does it show no signs of withering, but it is even more vivid and bright, and it complements Xiao Wu. Shenghui.
Its delicate-looking branches and petals are stronger than any metal.
Amazing.
In the past half year, Tang San has also completed the agreement between himself and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's financial resources are indeed strong. In just half a year, the required parts were manufactured, assembled by Tang San, and the direct link to the sect was completed. The disciple's equipment still has some leftovers, which are stored as backup.
It was precisely because of the time it took to manufacture these things that Tang San's cultivation speed was slower than Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, and the third one broke through the fortieth rank.
During this period, there was also a small episode. After Ning Fengzhi got the blueprints back, he ordered his craftsmen to make and study them, and even compare them with the finished products, but no matter what, he couldn't make any hidden weapons. Even if one part of those finished hidden weapons was removed, the craftsmen of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would not even think about putting it back on.
In desperation, the final assembly work could only be done by Tang San.
Although this was not a disadvantage for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it still made Ning Fengzhi somewhat embarrassed.
How did he know that Tang San was using the crafting skills that Tang Sect had studied for hundreds of years. Isn't Tang Sect afraid of others imitating their hidden weapons? In all of these productions, there are some special skills that only Tangmen disciples can know. It is like a password that exists in every part of the hidden weapon. As long as any password is missed, the secret of the hidden weapon cannot be made Answered.
This was also an important reason why Tang San felt assured of handing over the blueprint to Ning Fengzhi.
As night fell, Tang San rarely practiced, sitting in front of the wooden house, leaning against the wall of the wooden house, watching the little stars in the night sky.
As a plant-type spirit master, his mimetic cultivation was naturally among plants, and the quiet wooden house where Liu Erlong lived also belonged to Tang San.
Tang San likes the environment here very much, cultivating here, not only is it quiet, but also the fresh air and the smell of plants are his favorite.
Xiao Wu sat next to Tang San, her feet swaying gently, her hands resting on the log she was sitting on, her small face raised, under the light of the moon and stars, she looked even more charming.
Half a year has passed, high-intensity training and sufficient nutrition have changed the Shrek Seven Devils who are in their developmental stage. Tang San's height has now slightly surpassed Xiao Wu, reaching nearly one meter eight, and Xiao Wu is also the tallest of the three girls, reaching an astonishing one meter seventy-five. And now Tang San had just passed his fourteenth birthday, Xiao Wu was still a little short of her fourteenth birthday.
Tang San's shoulders were wider than before, his whole person still looked so ordinary, his eyes restrained, if the seven Shrek Seven Devils walked together, he would definitely be the least noticeable one.
Dai Mubai often made fun of him, saying that the least noticeable was the most dangerous.
The growth rate of Xiao Wu's height has slowed down. It has stopped increasing since two months ago. The scorpion's braid still hangs over her calf. I don't know if she was infected by Ning Rongrong. It becomes more delicate, and some parts that are exclusive to girls also begin to develop.
The most attractive thing is still her long legs, round and straight, without any flaws. Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were equally beautiful, but they were also very envious of Xiao Wu's legs. The three girls have their own characteristics. If originally Xiao Wu was slightly inferior to Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong in terms of appearance, in the past six months, she has looked even more beautiful. Not only has she caught up with the second girl, she has even A little bit of a go-ahead. But because everyone else is with her every day. Everyone didn't feel too strong.
"Xiao Wu, it's getting late, go back to rest. We'll leave tomorrow." Tang San touched Xiao Wu beside him with his shoulder.
Xiao Wu nodded lightly, picked up the 'Lovesick Heartbroken' plant from her thigh, looked at the brilliance on the petals, put it to her lips and kissed it lightly, smelling that it was only her A subtle floral scent to be felt. Said: "Brother, I haven't reached level forty yet. Are you disappointed?"
Tang San smiled slightly, "How could that be? Your cultivation speed is already faster than I imagined. If everyone hadn't eaten immortal herbs, I'm afraid your cultivation speed would be faster than mine, let alone others. Xiao Wu, cultivation should be done gradually and must not be rushed. Otherwise, if one is not good, if you become impatient because of your impatience, then you will be in big trouble. You must remember what your brother said. There must be nothing wrong. Our current overall The strength is already very strong, you don't need to think about it, it won't take long, you can also step on the level line of 40. I am sure, if you are willing to eat this Acacia Heartbroken, then your soul power must be Will surpass all of us to the point of being the strongest among us."
Xiao Wu smiled. He jumped up and said, "Don't worry, I won't hold you back anyway. Brother, what kind of soul beast are you going to hunt this time?"
Tang San said: "Who can say better. Although there are already several options, the specific situation depends on our luck. When we meet a suitable soul beast, whoever hunts it will kill us. Not similar. There is always a fit."
Xiao Wu nodded and said, "I hope everyone's luck will be good. Brother, can you comb my hair? My hair is a little messy."
Tang San was stunned for a moment, "Comb your hair?" This was the first time Xiao Wu made such a request to him. "But, when you go back to sleep, will your hair be messy?"
Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue at Tang San, "You are so stupid, after I go back, I'll keep cultivating until tomorrow morning, okay?"
While speaking, Xiao Wu took out a comb from her arms and handed it to Tang San.
It was a wooden comb and looked very ordinary. But the wood is very good. The wood grain on the dark purple comb is very delicate, and it is hard and tough to start. A faint woody fragrance emanated from it.
If it wasn't for Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes, who could see fine details clearly in the dark, he would have thought this comb was black.
It was precisely because the mustard seed realm of Ziji Demon Eye couldn't find any flaws in its wood, so he was surprised.
"The wood of this comb is very good!" Tang San couldn't help saying.
Xiao Wu nodded, and there seemed to be something more in her eyes, "This is what my mother gave me, it was made by my mother, and it was carved from the fine sandalwood and red sandalwood. Although there is no decoration, this is my mother's hand. The last thing left for me."
Tang San had never heard Xiao Wu mention his family, but when he suddenly heard her mention his mother, his heart skipped a beat. When he looked at Xiao Wu, he could see clearly in her beautiful eyes. Something crystal clear.
Xiao Wu raised her hand around her scorpion braid, untied the pink cloth knot knotted at the bottom, her eyes were always on Tang San, her left hand supported the braid, and her right hand was slowly combed from the root of the hair. The braided black hair slowly spread out under the action of her five fingers, like a black waterfall extending gradually.
The light of the stars and moon shrouded, seeing the braid quietly unraveling in front of Xiao Wu, Tang San's gaze couldn't help being a little crazy, at this moment Xiao Wu was really beautiful, Xing Yue seemed to have become her foil, only she, It is the center of this picture.
Xiao Wu took a deep look at Tang San, then slowly turned around as the braid loosened. When the last tangle of the braid was gently opened, her head shook slightly, the soft black waterfall trembled lightly, It has completely covered her delicate body.
The long black satin-like hair fell to the ground, at least one foot caressed the log under her feet. At this moment, Xiao Wu seemed to have merged with the night, and from Tang San's direction, only that moving black patch could be seen.
Perhaps it was because the time it took to comb the hair into a braid was too long, and the long hair spread out in big waves, swaying gently with Xiao Wu's body.
"Xiao Wu, you are really beautiful." Tang San couldn't help but blurt out.
Xiao Wu turned her back to Tang San, but the tears in her eyes had quietly slipped, because she thought of her mother.
"Brother, help me comb my hair." Xiao Wu's voice was very soft, with a slight trembling, but also with a trace of fear and anticipation. Waiting quietly.
Only then did Tang San come to his senses, and quietly stepped forward, as if afraid of disturbing the black waterfall under the stars and moon before him, quietly came behind Xiao Wu.
With her left hand, she carefully rolled up the long black hair that was still warm to Xiao Wu, and the red sandalwood comb in her right hand gently fell, combing her beautiful hair a little bit.
A faint fragrance came from the hair, that fragrance made Tang San feel very familiar, it wasn't the rouge smell used by women, because Tang San knew that Xiao Wu never used those things. It was even less likely that it was the fragrance released by Acacia Heartbroken Red, because that was something that only Xiao Wu could smell.
At this time, what kind of picture is this
The stunning girl stood quietly in front of the wooden house, surrounded by the quiet woods, the shy star and moon in the sky, the girl held a touching flower in her hand, and behind her, the silly-looking boy was using the dark purple Comb, gently combing her long soft hair.
Tang San was stunned, and kept repeating the movements in his hands. Xiao Wu was also crazy, her eyes flashed with the sadness of the past.
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"Mom, this comb is so beautiful! How can there be purple wood?" A charming voice echoed in the forest.
"Silly girl, this is what my mother made of red sandalwood. Since you have made a choice, then my mother will give you this comb. In the future, if you can really find a man you love, then, Just let him comb your hair with this comb. A woman's hair, in her life, only a man can comb her hair. Mom blesses you. I hope that one day, you can find a man who can hold long hair. "
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"Mom, do you know? I've already found it." Her tearful face showed a faint smile, following the man behind her combing her long hair, her eyes fell on the bright moon, and the bright moonlight seemed to It's the mother's smile.
The long hair moved lightly under the comb, and the soft light flowed. At this moment, time seemed to have frozen, neither Tang San nor Xiao Wu wanted to destroy the tranquility at the moment.
Early in the morning, the gate of Shrek Academy.
Flender, Liu Erlong, Zao Wou-Ki, and Grandmaster stood in front of the academy, looking at the seven energetic children in front of them, their hearts were filled with pride.
Forty rank, this is the realm that an average soul master can reach at the age of 30, and it is still a soul master with a certain talent.
But these children in front of them, the oldest is only seventeen years old, and the youngest is less than fourteen years old, but they have already reached such a level.
Of course there are some miracles, but more importantly, the talents of these little monsters are so amazing.
As their excavators, how could Flender and others not be proud
Ning Rongrong touched Xiao Wu behind her and whispered, "Xiao Wu, why are your braids a little crooked?"
Xiao Wu's pretty face blushed, her eyes drifted unconsciously to Tang San beside him. Although Tang San's ears were not as good as his eyesight, they were still quite good. Ning Rongrong was right beside him and Xiao Wu, so Tang San naturally listened to her words. When he arrived, he was also looking at Xiao Wu with an embarrassed expression. The eyes of the two met in the air, and they couldn't help but hurriedly look away.
Oscar, who was on the side, saw some clues, lowered his voice, and said in surprise: "No way, little San, are you..."
Tang San interrupted him immediately, "Stop talking nonsense, it's not what you think." This morning, he managed to persuade Tailong not to follow.
Tailong's cultivation speed is obviously inferior to theirs. He has just broken through the thirty-eighth level, and has not yet reached the thirty-ninth level.
Moreover, Tai Long was not a member of the Shrek Seven Devils after all. Although he always obeyed his grandfather's instructions and regarded himself as Tang San's bodyguard, Tang San couldn't really regard him as a bodyguard. Although he has been cultivating in the past six months and has not been with Tailong for a long time, occasionally he will give Tailong some of the training skills taught by the master to him.
The relationship between the two has also changed from a former rival in love to an ordinary friend.
Of course, Tai Long could no longer pay attention to Xiao Wu, not to mention where Tang San's identity was, even if he didn't have this identity, he knew that he would never be Tang San's opponent.
Xiao Wu also wouldn't choose herself.
Not to mention him, almost every student at Shrek Academy knows that the only woman in Tang San's eyes seems to be Xiao Wu, and Xiao Wu will never make excuses for another man. There are quite a few girls trying to get close to Tang San. They were directly blocked by Xiao Wu.
Although Tang San knew about this, he never said anything.
The two of them have not established a relationship in front of anyone, but they have long been regarded as a couple in the academy. Only the Shrek Seven Devils knew that Tang San and Xiao Wu were indeed very pure.
Oscar immediately showed a look of understanding, "Well, it's not what I imagined, you don't need to explain. Everyone understands."
At this time, it wasn't just Oscar, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and even Zhu Zhuqing looked at them with strange eyes.
Tang San couldn't help but let out a foul language. "You know shit."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone couldn't help laughing. And Xiao Wu's face also turned into a lovely red apple.
"Cough, what are you doing?" Flender said angrily. The Shrek Seven Devils hurriedly restrained their smiles and straightened their waists.
Flender said: "We set off immediately, and our destination is Sunset Forest. Although the four of us are accompanying us this time, there is one thing I want to state in advance. Although the fourth spirit ring does not have the same role as the third spirit ring, it has a link between the past and the next. But the fourth spirit ring is equally important. In order to allow you to have a better practice practice before the spirit master competition starts. I decided after discussing with the master. This time, the process of hunting spirit beasts will be completed by yourself. Unless absolutely necessary , we will not take it lightly. Under normal circumstances, not only will we not protect you, but we need your protection. This journey of hunting soul beasts is also the first stage of your graduation examination. The second stage , even the next high-level soul master competition. Do you understand?"
Ma Hongjun was the one who was the least afraid of Flender, so he couldn't help asking, "Teacher. Then how do we pass the test?"
Flender said: "Good question. It's not difficult to pass the level. In the first stage, you can use your collective strength to hunt and kill the soul beasts that suit you. As long as the four of us never take action, you will pass the level. In the second stage, as long as you come back with a championship, you can graduate in a so-so way."
"Ah? Isn't that difficult?" Oscar couldn't help exclaiming.
Although they are all rare geniuses. However, due to the age limit, their strength cannot reach the level of heaven defying after all, and what they have to face is the elite soul masters under the age of twenty-five in the whole continent. It's not easy to get to the last minute of the game and win the championship all the time.
Flender rolled his eyes, "What? Oscar, do you have an opinion?"
"No, no. The dean is wise." Oscar still knew Flender's temper. If he raised any objections, I'm afraid this graduation exam would become more difficult.
"It's fine. Go." Flender gave the order to go, and a group of eleven people set foot on the road to Sunset Forest.
The four of Flender walked in front. The Shrek Seven Devils walked behind.
Flender is not in a hurry. Talking and laughing with Grandmaster, Liu Erlong, and Zao Wou-Ki, he moved forward slowly, looking at it like that. It's like going out for an outing.
Dai Mubai led the Shrek Seven Devils behind him, and said in a low voice, "I have already obtained the fourth spirit ring, have you all figured out what spirit rings you need this time? Since Dean Flender and the others are not going to help us To hunt soul beasts, we must have a plan. According to the calculation of the master, this time we can obtain the spirit ring between 3,000 and 5,000 years. The bigger the increase is. My fourth spirit ring is probably a spirit beast that is more than 4,000 years old. However, the closer it gets to 5,000 years, the more difficult it will be to absorb the spirit ring. I don’t think you have forgotten the last time Xiaosan It looks like when he absorbed the spirit ring of the human-faced demon spider. At that time, although he withstood it, he also suffered a lot of pain. On the premise, you must also consider the extent of your absorption.”
Everyone nodded, the Grandmaster's theory is naturally established, but each Soul Master's own situation is different, and the limits of what they can bear are also different. Xiang Oscar and Ning Rongrong, the spirit rings that they could bear were obviously inferior to the others. They were auxiliary spirit masters after all, and their physical condition was worse than that of battle spirit masters. But like Tang San, who has been boosted by the overbearing spirit ring of the Demon Spider with Human Face, and transformed by 'Aniseed Mysterious Ice Grass' and 'Flaming Apricot Delicate', his physical strength is much more terrifying than that of spirit masters of the same level. The object of the spirit ring can naturally be a little older.
Tang San said: "Why don't we do this. We don't know what kind of spirit beast we will encounter now. When we encounter a spirit beast with a similar age, we will knock it down so that it loses its ability to resist, and then carefully identify its age. , whoever is most suitable will absorb it. If everyone is not suitable, we will let it go. What do you think?"
Tang San was the master's disciple and the soul of the Shrek Seven Devils. As soon as he said this, he was immediately recognized by everyone.
Dai Mubai said: "Okay, let's do it like this. How to do it is still up to the little San to direct."
Tang San said: "Xiao Ao, before entering the Sunset Forest, you first make a batch of flying mushroom sausages for everyone, so it is easier to avoid danger. At the same time, don't forget the flying claws on your wrists, it can not only help you Acting in unfavorable terrain. It can also be used to escape and grab soul beasts. But you must be careful when using it. If the strength of the soul beast is too strong, don't use it lightly. Instead, it will help the soul beast. When it comes to the soul beast, I will give priority to restricting its activities with control skills, and then you all attack collectively, as long as you don’t kill it.”
"Oscar, you are not only responsible for supplying everyone, but also pay attention to supplying the soul beast. If everyone's hands are heavy and the soul beast is on the verge of death, don't be stingy with your recovery sausage."
"Rongrong, your task is the easiest. When you encounter a situation, you can directly open the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to assist everyone. Zhuqing is in charge of reconnaissance, while me, Mubai and Xiaowu are mainly in charge of attacking. It's all clear."
"clear."
Although the four of Flender walked in front, his ears were always listening to the movement behind him. At this time, listening to Tang San's arrangement, the Shrek Academy dean couldn't help showing a smile on his face, and touched his side. The master, said: "Little San is really not like a child, she is careful, and she doesn't panic when she encounters problems. Even knowing her life experience did not affect her cultivation. I heard that I also made a fortune from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Xiaogang, you put it How about he let me? Or let me be named a teacher too?"
Grandmaster glanced at Flender and said, "Isn't it enough that you are his dean? No matter what, Xiaosan will also graduate from Shrek Academy in the future."
Flender nodded, "That's it. To be honest, I really wish time went by faster. Thirty years, oh, no, maybe twenty years later, I'm afraid it will be the world for these children."
A rare smile appeared on the master's face, "If you skip twenty years, aren't you and I too old?"
Flender snorted, "You still know! Then don't waste time." As he spoke, he pouted in Liu Erlong's direction.
Grandmaster's expression froze, and he returned to his original appearance. Flander was on fire, but this relationship was a matter of two people. Although he was very close to both of them, he couldn't decide for others. There is no way.
He also knew that if he pushed too hard, maybe the master would disappear again, which Liu Erlong couldn't bear even more.
From Tian Dou City to the Sunset Forest, it could be said that the Sunset Forest was the place where spirit masters hunted spirit beasts in most cities around Tian Dou City.
Of course, not many people know about the core area of Ice and Fire.