The next morning, at the east gate of Shrek Academy.
Ye Xiaosheng took out several strange-looking flying spirit tools from his storage spirit tool.
"Two Senior Sisters, these are the latest flying spirit tools developed by the Soul Guidance System. They can be connected to charging spirit tools. When using them, we only need to control the flying angle, which can greatly reduce energy consumption."
Zhang Lexuan took the flying spirit tool and observed it carefully. Although Shrek Academy promoted the combination of Spirit Masters and Soul Masters, and Inner Courtyard Disciples also began to try to use spirit tools, this latest product was still a first for them.
"How do you use it?"
"The method of use is the same as other ordinary flying spirit tools, except that it needs to be recharged every once in a while. One charge is enough for us to fly at full speed for three hours."
Even as a Martial Soul Department Disciple, Zhang Lexuan understood the value of this spirit tool. Ordinary Spirit Masters needed to constantly pay attention to their energy consumption when traveling in the wild to avoid emergencies, but with this flying spirit tool, they no longer had to worry. If they carried more charging spirit tools, they could even achieve continuous flight.
"Good, everyone change to these rechargeable flying spirit tools."
"And these." Ye Xiaosheng saw everyone taking the flying spirit tools from him, then pulled out a pile of other things.
"These spirit tools are trigger-type spirit tool shields that the Soul Guidance System is currently experimenting with. They don't require Spirit Masters to actively deploy them; they can automatically unfold upon sensing an attack."
"However, these spirit tools aren't fully completed yet. The teachers' idea is to at least produce Level Seven trigger-type spirit tool shields, so they can be equipped to every Shrek Disciple. But currently, only Level Four can be produced, and the teachers mean for us, the reserves, to use them for now."
Although becoming a Shrek Supervisory Group member didn't offer rewards like gold coins, certain resources within the Academy could be freely accessed. Being able to use these research achievements from the Soul Guidance System firsthand could also be considered a form of compensation.
While everyone was putting on their flying spirit tools, Zhang Lexuan began to arrange, "On the way, Ma Xiaotao and I will be at the very front. Senior Sister Han and Ling Luochen will be at the back. Dai Yueheng and Wang Nan, as attack system Spirit Masters, you are responsible for responding to enemies and protecting teammates immediately, positioned on both sides of the team."
Zhang Lexuan was not only arranging the formation but also giving the seven reserve members a practical lesson, "Gongyang Mo and Ye Xiaosheng are in the center of the team. Xi Xi, as an agility-attack system, is responsible for scouting the surroundings. We will take our first break after two hours."
"Let's go." After Zhang Lexuan finished speaking, she activated her Spirit. Six spirit rings, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, rose, clearly showing her Spirit Emperor Training. Moreover, as the captain of this generation's Shrek Seven Devils, her strength was even above that of ordinary Spirit Emperors.
Han Ruoruo, at the back of the team, also activated her Spirit. To everyone's surprise, the always unassuming Han Ruoruo actually had a full seven spirit rings.
Although no other teachers were accompanying them, one Spirit Saint and one Spirit Emperor leading a reconnaissance mission was already sufficient.
The group of nine departed from Shrek Academy, heading northeast along the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. With Zhang Lexuan controlling the speed at the front, the formation remained relatively intact.
Although they rested a few times along the way, everyone arrived outside Lingdou City before dark, seeing the capital of the Douling Empire in the distance.
"Flying is prohibited above Lingdou City. We'll land here and then walk into the city." Zhang Lexuan, at the front, said this while slowing down.
Han Ruoruo, who had been talking to Ling Luochen at the very back, also stopped her conversation and slowly descended to the ground.
This was Wang Nan's first time traveling such a long distance since coming to this World. As the country furthest from the Sun Moon Empire, the Douling Empire was least affected by spirit tools. From a distance, Lingdou City had a more ancient feel compared to Star Luo City.
Entering Lingdou City, Zhang Lexuan led everyone to a hotel.
Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept over the seven team members, finally resting on Ma Xiaotao.
"It's getting late today, so let's find a place to rest first. Tomorrow morning, Ma Xiaotao and I will go to the Douling Empire's Imperial Palace to communicate with the royal family. After we return, we'll head to Linhai City."
"Rest well tonight." Zhang Lexuan suddenly smiled as she said this, "Of course, if you really can't sleep and want to explore Lingdou City, I won't stop you, but remember to protect yourselves. All right, go back to your rooms and rest."
The rooms Zhang Lexuan booked, except for her own, were all shared by two people. Living together allowed them to look out for each other. Wang Nan and Gongyang Mo, as roommates, were naturally assigned together.
After flying all day, although energy consumption was not high, the body was inevitably a bit tired. After returning to his room, Wang Nan sat on the bed and began to meditate.
The surrounding World's elemental energy continuously surged in. Wang Nan closed his eyes tightly, and as the fatigue in his body gradually dissipated, his energy also slowly increased.
Ever since his Coiling Dragon Staff changed, with the dragon patterns transforming into a true giant Dragon, his Training speed also accelerated. Generally, the higher a Spirit Master's energy Rank, the slower their Training speed, but compared to when he was a Spirit Elder, he was even faster.
Perhaps this was also a change brought by his innate talent.
When Wang Nan opened his eyes again, the sky had completely darkened. The streetlights outside the hotel shone into the room through the window. Gongyang Mo was not on the bed; perhaps he had gone out to play.
Wang Nan touched his stomach, feeling it empty. Ever since he obtained the right arm bone and his physical strength was enhanced by his Spirit, his appetite had also grown larger.
Fortunately, the hotel he was staying at provided dinner. Wang Nan closed the door and went downstairs to the lobby, only to see Ma Xiaotao there as well. She didn't notice Wang Nan but sat to one side, staring at the wallpaper on the hotel wall, lost in thought, not knowing what she was thinking.
"You're here to eat too?"
Ma Xiaotao heard the voice and immediately turned to look at Wang Nan.
"I… yes, but the food here isn't good. When I went out earlier, I found a really good restaurant. How about I take you there to eat? My treat."
"Oh, so you've already eaten." Wang Nan nodded, "Then there's no need to trouble you. I'm not picky; I can eat anything, as long as I'm full."
"Oh, but the food at this hotel isn't just bad, the portions are small too. For the same money, you could buy two portions outside. Let me take you out to eat."
Ever since his deep meditation, Wang Nan had grown quite a bit taller. Although he was younger than Ma Xiaotao, his height had already surpassed hers.
However, he was still dragged out of the hotel by Ma Xiaotao. Only a lonely waiter remained standing in the lobby.
'I remember the hotel food was supposed to be unlimited, so why are customers complaining about insufficient portions? I'll ask again later. Maybe it changed at some point and they didn't tell me.'