s.h.i.+ Xing nodded. He was someone who'd graduated from the Martial Soul Department, and thus knew quite a bit about the rivalry between the two departments. During recent years, the Soul Tool Department had grown at an increasing rate, and had signs of surpa.s.sing the Martial Soul Department. On the other hand, the Martial Soul Department was slowing down somewhat. Even Dean Yan Shaoze, who had strong views against the use of soul tools, seemed to have relented slightly, transferring a large amount of the Academy's resources to the Soul Tool Department.

　　At this moment, a low roar suddenly rang out in the distance. Right after that, countless beasts cried out in response.

　　Over two hours had pa.s.sed since the light of dawn. Was the Great Star Dou Forest's beast tide going to attack again?

　　The soul masters who were originally meditating opened their eyes with deathly pale expressions. Although they had resolute gazes, their eyes had a tinge of despair in them.

　　s.h.i.+ Xing looked towards Xian Lin'er, who nodded back at him.