People of the Clear Sky Sect

"Such a petty trick."

A smile curled across Han Yu's lips as a blood-red Soul Ring lit up beneath his feet.

The intimidating presence of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring threw the Flame Fire Fierce Flying Bird into a panic.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Fire Burns the Clouds."

Surging heat waves poured from Han Yu's body, forming a crimson sea.

The instant the two flames merged, a violent explosion erupted.

Every tree within several hundred meters was burned to ash.

"Cough, cough. This thing is even a mutated beast, yet the intensity of its flames is still a notch below my Fire Cloud Crane's fire."

When there was a vast difference between flames, the stronger one would devour the weaker. But if the difference was not too great, they would merge and explode.

The Fire Cloud Crane's flames were inherently powerful. It was only because Han Yu's Soul Power Level was too low that he could not display even one-tenth or two-tenths of its strength.

Suddenly, a burst of white light enveloped his body.

"Thanks, Lingling."

Having been at the center of the explosion, Han Yu was still left somewhat disheveled by the shockwave, even with Heart Fire protecting his body.

However, his opponent, the Flame Fire Fierce Flying Bird, had been directly blasted to the ground by the shockwave.

Seizing the opportunity, Han Yu raised the Fire Cloud Staff and shouted, "Second Soul Skill, Fire Cloud Continuous Staff."

Elsewhere in the Star Dou Great Forest.

More than half a month had passed since the Fire Cloud Crane's Sacrifice. Having found nothing, many factions had long since withdrawn their personnel.

Yet some factions still chose to continue searching.

Three young men clad in black leather outerwear rested in the forest.

One of the younger youths asked, "Brother Tang Li, why did the Seventh Elder tell us to keep searching? There won't be any results, will there?"

As their leader, Tang Li naturally understood the reason.

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring is no trivial matter. The old Sect Master once said that a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring was guaranteed to produce a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. The blood-red pillar of light from a few days ago was reported back to the sect by the Seventh Elder for confirmation. It was confirmed to be the Sacrifice of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"Brother Tang Li, anyone capable of absorbing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring must be powerful. We Soul Kings probably aren't a match for them, are we?" Tang Xun asked worriedly.

Tang Li shook his head. "I know what you're thinking, but a soul beast's Sacrifice does not necessarily require Soul Power to reach level ninety. Even a level-ten Soul Scholar can perfectly absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

"Does that mean I can absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring too?" Tang Bing asked eagerly.

Tang Li rubbed his forehead. "Don't think too much. The Seventh Elder wants us to find that person's trail, then the elder will act personally. As for the Soul Ring, don't even think about it. Even if that person is truly killed, we won't have a chance to seize the Soul Ring. This trip is for the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone on their body."

"My god, even our Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect under heaven, doesn't have a single Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, right?"

"That's why."

Rumble—

A sudden boom drew the three men's attention.

"Brother Tang Li, someone is fighting a soul beast."

Tang Li nodded. "The elder's order is to kill rather than let anyone slip through. Let's go take a look. If they aren't disciples of Spirit Hall or the Upper Three Sects, they die."

Tang Xun chuckled. "Hehe, Brother Tang Li, whoever kills that person gets the valuables on their body."

"Fine. But the sect has been sealed off for a long time, so we can't keep it all to ourselves. At the very least, we should treat the other two to a good time in nearby Suotuo City."

"Of course."

Thud—

The Flame Fire Fierce Flying Bird's enormous body crashed to the ground.

Looking at the Black Soul Ring floating above the corpse, Han Yu could not help sighing. "This guy's body is really tough. If Fallen Heart Flame hadn't been powerful enough, I might not have been able to take you down."

Soul beasts' bodies were far stronger than human bodies. Even under Heart Fire's scorching heat, Han Yu had needed to put in quite some effort.

Seeing this, Ye Lingling hurried over. "Teacher Han, you aren't hurt, are you?"

"Thank you for healing me. Tsk, tsk, as expected of the Nine Heart Begonia. No healing-type martial soul on the continent can likely compare to yours." Han Yu smiled.

With Ye Lingling's help, things had indeed become much easier for him.

Unfortunately, this martial soul is nothing but a disaster to me. Ye Lingling sighed inwardly.

Seeing through her thoughts, Han Yu smiled and patted her shoulder. "Don't think so much. This isn't the place to absorb a Soul Ring. Let's return to the cave first."

Han Yu then dragged the Flame Fire Fierce Flying Bird's corpse and ran swiftly through the forest.

The cave was not far from here, close enough for them to arrive before the Soul Ring dispersed.

However, before they had gone very far, a group of three blocked their path.

They were Tang Li and his companions. Seeing the corpse in Han Yu's hands and the floating Soul Ring, Tang Li ordered, "Kid, hand over the Soul Bone, and I can spare your life."

A Soul Bone?

Han Yu was stunned.

He had not inspected the Flame Fire Fierce Flying Bird's corpse.

Could it really have a Soul Bone?

Yet after scanning it with his Spiritual Power, he found nothing unusual.

"Kid, didn't you hear what Brother Tang Li said?" Tang Xun stepped forward and pointed at Ye Lingling. "Kid, hand over the beauty, and I'll spare your life."

"Kid, hand over the valuables on you, and I'll spare you from death," Tang Bing added.

They were treating me like a fat sheep?

Han Yu sneered. Trying to fleece him? Were they looking for death?

"Fire Cloud Staff!"

Weapon in hand, Han Yu took several steps forward.

"You don't know what's good for you. Brothers, summon your martial souls." Tang Li gave a cold laugh.

In an instant, three Clear Sky Hammers appeared in their hands.

"People of the Clear Sky Sect, aren't you afraid Spirit Hall will come after you?" Han Yu had not expected his luck to be this good. He had encountered people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect a few days ago, and now he had run into people from the Clear Sky Sect. Would he have to encounter people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan next?

"Spirit Hall? Heh. If the old Sect Master were still around, Spirit Hall would have submitted to our Clear Sky Sect long ago." Tang Li sneered. "Don't expect Spirit Hall to save you either. There's no one from Spirit Hall left in this area of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Big Brother, that's a twenty-six-thousand-year soul beast. This guy may be about to advance to Soul Emperor." Sharp-eyed Tang Bing looked nervous.

A normal Soul Emperor's Sixth Soul Ring was usually around twenty thousand years, but for certain types of soul beasts that happened to be countered by one's martial soul, absorbing one of a higher age was not a problem.

Tang Li's expression darkened.

To possess such strength at such a young age, the other party was very likely from no ordinary background.

However, he had just invoked Spirit Hall's name. That meant he was most likely from Spirit Hall.

The things Spirit Hall had done to the Clear Sky Sect made Tang Li angrier the more he thought about them. Killing Han Yu would count as collecting a little interest.

"Attack together. Even if he's a Soul Emperor, he won't be our match. The Clear Sky Hammer is the number one tool martial soul under heaven. The old Sect Master even defeated enemies above his rank back then. We cannot bring shame upon the Clear Sky Sect."

"Clear Sky Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!" The three attacked together.

"I'm done playing with you. Let's end this." They were only three Soul Kings. Fallen Heart Flame was enough to erase them.