When they arrived at the open space behind the academy, Dean Xi Bo and the five elders of the academy were already waiting there.
It wasn't strange for them to appear together since it was related to the forbidden area. However, what was strange was that the Wolf race's City Lord, who had appeared in the previous entrance examination, was also here. The commander of the Bear race, Ao Tuo, who was on good terms with me, was also behind the City Lord.
Ao Tuo, who was guarding the City Lord, was obviously stunned when he saw me being brought here. He furrowed his brows, obviously worried about my sudden appearance.
I didn't bother to make eye contact with him as Dean Xi Bo came to my side and asked, "How is it?"
Before I came here, I had already suppressed my cultivation to the early stages of the Monster General. When I heard his question, I purposely emitted my Monster aura and nodded. "There shouldn't be any problem."
Dean Xi Bo didn't say anything else, but turned to walk to the City Lord's side. The two of them started to whisper.
During their conversation, the Wolf race's City Lord turned to look at me. It was obvious that he knew that I was involved in this.
After the two of them finished their conversation, the City Lord walked to my side and grabbed my shoulder without saying anything. Surging Monster power instantly surged into my internal organs.
I was shocked, but I immediately realised that he wasn't trying to harm me, but was checking the condition of my body.
Thus, I didn't struggle and allowed him to check.
The Sun God and Rush seemed to be only one rank apart, but the difference in power was far beyond the nine mountains. He checked for five minutes, but didn't find any clues. Only then did he let go of my arm. Without saying a word, he turned to Dean Xi Bo and nodded.
Dean Xi Bo was obviously waiting for the results of his check. After he confirmed it, he waved his hand and led everyone into the passage of the forbidden area.
Ao Tuo walked to my side as everyone crowded around him. He asked me in a low voice, "Little Duo Ji, what's going on?"
I shook my head. I wasn't clear about the plans of Dean Xi Bo and the City Lord, so I naturally couldn't answer his question.
Ao Tuo didn't dare to stay by my side for too long. Seeing that I didn't say a word, he helplessly patted my shoulder. Then, he quickened his steps and followed behind the city lord.
After entering the forbidden area, the golden-robed Rock City Lord waved his hand, telling the unrelated people to stay behind to guard the area. Only he, Ao Tuo, Principal Xi Bo, the five elders, and a few others brought me forward.
It was not long before we were again in front of the cave, following the same path as I had walked that day.
At this moment, the Cat Lady whom I had met once before was already waiting here. She didn't bother with the Rock City Lord when she saw the crowd arrive. Instead, she bowed to Dean Xi Bo before turning her gaze to me. It was obvious that she was confused about my arrival.
Dean Xi Bo ignored her confusion and turned to beckon the Bearman Commander Ao Tuo over. Then, he pointed at him and the Cat Lady and said, "Both of you, bring this low-level student, Dorjee, into the cave. Move the array formation and send him in, understand?"
The Cat Lady understood the situation in the cave. Even though she hesitated for a moment after hearing his instructions, she quickly nodded her head.
Ao Tuo, on the other hand, was stunned. He turned to look at the Rock City Lord and nodded towards Dean Xi Bo after receiving his approval.
After instructing the two of them, Dean Xi Bo turned to look at me with a much warmer expression. He took out an object that looked like a long rod and passed it to me. "After you enter, don't be afraid of the surrounding aura. Just keep walking forward until you reach a circular cave. There's a hole at the entrance of the cave. When the time comes, just insert this rod into the hole and you'll be considered to have completed your mission.
After completing this mission, I'll give you a reward that's even higher than the five Gold Moon Leaves you received yesterday. Do you understand? "
I frowned and nodded my head. At the same time, I rapidly went through his words in my mind. I didn't find any valuable clues, so I focused my gaze on the rod in my hand.
The rod was about a foot long and there were some patterns carved on it. After using my spiritual sense to sense it, I could faintly feel some waves being emitted from it. It seemed to be a magic tool that was used to detect something.
Their goal was for me to insert the rod into the cave and use it to detect the movements of the beast that was roaring?
From the current information, this was the only conclusion I could come up with. However, I felt that it definitely wouldn't be that simple.
After explaining the mission and promising me the reward, Dean Xi Bo extended his hand and patted my shoulder. "You've been here before and heard the beast's roar, so I won't hide it from you. The beast's cultivation is extremely high. Moreover, it's in the circular cave that you're going to enter.
However, my dear Little Duo Ji, you don't have to worry. As long as you carry this with you, you won't be in danger. "
After saying that, he took out a black metal box that was about the length of a finger and half a finger wide. When he opened the box, there was a black pendant inside.
The dark silk looked very ordinary and didn't seem to have anything special about it. On the other hand, there was a small square wooden box that looked extremely strange.
Judging from the material, this square wooden box seemed to be carved out of some kind of black wood. There were some strange patterns on the outside, and there were many irregular holes in it. The inside was hollowed out, as if there was something inside. From the holes on the outside, some greyish-black mist constantly drifted out, and as soon as it left the holes, it disappeared without a trace.
I focused my attention on the holes. The small holes seemed to be connected to an endless abyss. Besides the darkness, I couldn't see anything else.
I didn't have time to examine it as Dean Xi Bo had already hung the pendant around my neck. He smiled at me and said, "Even though you might still encounter danger, with this pendant, that ferocious beast won't be able to harm your life.
Remember what I've said and use your fastest speed to place the rod into the cave. Your mission will be completed after that. "
After instructing me, he waved his hand and ordered Ao Tuo and the cat girl, "Let's go."
After receiving the order, the cat girl and Ao Tuo each grabbed my shoulder and soared into the air. In the next second, we entered the cave.
Since I had already been here once, I wasn't interested in the surroundings. I continued to study the strange pendant around my neck.
After leaving the City Lord and the Dean, Ao Tuo didn't have to worry anymore. He pulled me and asked, "Little Duo Ji, what's going on?"
I smiled wryly and spread my hands. "Big Brother Ao Tuo, I don't know much more than you do.
It's because I accidentally came here during the previous beast hunting trial. After the Dean found out, he gave me this mission. "
Ao Tuo wanted to ask more but the cat girl stopped him coldly. "Don't be meddlesome. Just follow the Dean's instructions."
After saying that, she took the lead and walked into the cave.
Ao Tuo and I exchanged glances before we hastily followed her in.
The cave didn't look any different from the last time we had been here. It was pitch-black with surging monstrous aura constantly fluctuating, showing how powerful the beast in the depths was.
The cat girl and I didn't have much of a reaction. Ao Tuo, on the other hand, wore a vigilant expression as he constantly checked the surroundings.
After a short while, we arrived at the formation that we had seen previously.
There were a total of nine giant wolf statues. Seeing them for the first time, Ao Tuo's eyes widened. He exclaimed in surprise just like Nam. "My god! Why are there these statues here?
There's only one of them in the City Lord's mansion! "
While he was still exclaiming in surprise, the cat girl had already walked in front of the statues. She pointed at three statues before ordering Ao Tuo, "Move these three statues."
He had just received Dean Xi Bo's order to move the formation, so Ao Tuo naturally could not refuse. He walked over with a face full of shock, hugged the ten-meter-tall giant wolf statue with both hands, let out a bear's roar, and lifted it off the ground.
It was no wonder why Dean Xi Bo had arranged for Ao Tuo to follow us in. These statues were huge and heavy. Even though the cat girl had the cultivation of a Monster King, it would be hard for her to move them. Ao Tuo, who was born with great strength, was the most suitable candidate for this task.
After successfully moving the three giant wolf statues, there was a rumbling sound from the depths of the cave. According to what Dean Xi Bo had said, the path to the depths of the cave should have been opened.
After doing that, the cat girl expressionlessly pointed at the depths of the cave, indicating for me to continue forward. Then, she called Ao Tuo to leave.
Ao Tuo was worried, but he couldn't do anything. He could only give me a look that told me to take care of myself before he followed behind the cat girl and left the cave.
After they left, I regained my freedom. I immediately used my spiritual sense to explore the depths of the cave in an attempt to check the situation ahead.