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Han Yu had barely entered the forest when two elders and a young person arrived there.

"Young Master, I have confirmed that there are no Heaven Dou Empire scouts nearby," She Long said respectfully.

The young man nodded slightly before saying, "Grandpa Jin E sent word that a rare Soul Beast, a Light Unicorn, was discovered in the Star Dou Great Forest a few months ago. I have been searching for a Soul Ring for many days. This time, I cannot return empty-handed."

As he spoke, the young man's figure shifted, replaced by a young girl in a golden gown.

"Rest assured, Young Master. With Old Snake Skin and me here, nothing will go wrong," Ci Xue promised confidently.

On his way here, Han Yu had learned from mercenaries about the locations of several Fire-Attribute Soul Beasts.

Of course, to the mercenaries, those places were forbidden zones that absolutely could not be entered.

"A forty-thousand-year Earth King... Absorbing its Soul Ring might add an explosive attribute to my Martial Soul. Unfortunately, the attributes of my first Martial Soul cannot be applied to the Heavenly Flames of my Second Martial Soul."

Though the explosive attribute was indeed rare and valuable, it was not Han Yu's first choice.

He had now reached the beginner level in the Divine Flame Seeking Body Method. If he could acquire a wind-attribute ability to complement it, his speed would improve greatly.

As he gradually ventured deeper into the Mixed Zone, the forest began to grow lively.

Numerous thousand-year Soul Beasts darted out from every direction. Anyone fainthearted would surely be scared to death.

"It has not been long since the Fire Cloud Crane's Sacrifice, yet the forest has already regained its usual vitality. Heh."

His target on this journey was a thirty-five-thousand-year Fire Phoenix.

This kind of Soul Beast possessed a rare bloodline, and its strength did not lose out even to some fifty-thousand-year Soul Beasts. It was roughly comparable to a human Soul Master who had just entered the Soul Douluo realm.

With two kinds of Heavenly Flames and a hundred-thousand-year Soul Skill, he was naturally confident he could fight it.

Still, no matter how capable he was, it would be pointless without an opponent.

Thus, he made several rounds through the places where the Fire Phoenix was likely to appear.

That day, a sudden flash of light in the distance caught his attention. "A Light-Attribute Soul Beast? Someone is actually targeting them."

There were very few possessors of Light-Attribute Martial Souls. The only person Han Yu could think of was that one from Spirit Hall.

Suddenly, a bird cry rang out overhead.

Han Yu looked up to see a Fire Phoenix spreading its wings as it flew over his head.

"It is actually going to aid that Light-Attribute Soul Beast. I searched everywhere for it, only for it to fall into my lap."

After summoning his Martial Soul and the Soul Rings he had disguised in advance, Han Yu quickly gave chase.

Meanwhile.

The one who needed a Light-Attribute Soul Ring was naturally Qian Renxue.

Yet none of them had expected that hunting a Light Unicorn would be like stirring up a nest of Soul Beasts. Countless powerful Soul Beasts had rushed in to support it from all directions.

"Young Master, I will capture that Light Unicorn in a moment. Be ready to strike the fatal blow at any time!" She Long shouted.

"Snake Grandpa, no. Even if I obtain the Soul Ring, I will not be able to absorb it in this environment."

Qian Renxue's meaning was clear. Even if they had to abandon this hunt, they had to make sure the Soul Ring would not dissipate on its own because she could not absorb it.

"Old Snake Skin, protect the Young Master. We will break out first!" Ci Xue shouted.

They were very close to the core of the Star Dou Great Forest. Neither of them dared to unleash their full strength, fearing an ambush from those figures in the core region.

"I must obtain the Light Unicorn's Soul Ring. Fifth Soul Skill, Holy Sword!"

Sacred flames swiftly condensed into a longsword in her palm.

Immediately afterward, an aura of light erupted from her body, shrouding the surroundings in an instant.

"This is the Young Master's domain. Old Snake Skin, let us push harder. You deal with that fifty-thousand-year Mountain Splitting Tiger, and I will deal with the fifty-thousand-year Shadow Leopard."

With the domain's enhancement, the Soul Beasts' strength was weakened considerably.

Just as Qian Renxue turned her gaze toward the Light Unicorn, the Fire Phoenix arrived right before her.

"Third Soul Skill, Angel Light Shield!"

A shield swiftly appeared and blocked the Fire Phoenix's attack for her.

"Young Master, be careful! Someone is here!" The moment She Long spotted Han Yu, he shouted.

Qian Renxue's gaze sharpened. Holding the Angel Holy Sword, she prepared to engage Han Yu.

"Sorry, but I need this Fire Phoenix. If you have no objections, I will take it."

After looking over the situation, Han Yu had guessed their identities.

Still, it was to his advantage to act somewhat ignorant at a time like this.

Qian Renxue relaxed upon hearing this. Having someone help shoulder the pressure was ultimately a good thing, even though she did not know what the other party wanted.

"Second Soul Skill, Fire Cloud Continuous Staff!" The Fire Cloud Staff spun rapidly in his hands, forcing the Fire Phoenix to retreat.

"Good chance." Seeing this, Qian Renxue pursued the Light Unicorn with the Angel Holy Sword in hand.

She charged straight ahead, and the Holy Sword struck true.

"Old Snake Skin, these two are going mad."

"Seventh Soul Skill, Serpent Spear True Body!"

A phantom of She Long's figure slowly emerged in the forest. The enlarged Serpent Spear's attack power increased significantly, and a single sweeping strike forced back most of the Soul Beasts.

Seizing the opportunity, Ci Xue also activated his Martial Soul Avatar and stood in front of Qian Renxue.

Thanks to the pressure of a Titled Douluo, Han Yu, who had been at a disadvantage in his battle against the Fire Phoenix, finally found a chance to counterattack.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Falling Flame Strike!"

A flaming meteor appeared out of thin air in the sky and smashed the Fire Phoenix to the ground.

On the other side, Qian Renxue took the opportunity to kill the Light Unicorn!

The Soul Beasts that had come to support it scattered like birds and beasts at once.

The Fire Phoenix staggered to its feet and was just about to flee when She Long's pressure locked onto it.

Seeing this, Han Yu cupped his fists and said, "Thank you for your assistance, Senior."

He did not stand on ceremony and killed the Fire Phoenix with several strikes of his staff.

"A thirty-five-thousand-year Soul Beast... So you came here to hunt your Seventh Soul Ring?"

During the battle, Han Yu had not revealed all his Soul Rings. Qian Renxue could only make a rough guess based on the Soul Beast's age.

Han Yu replied vaguely, "Miss, I do not think your people will guard me while I absorb my Soul Ring. Until we meet again."

With that, he picked up the Fire Phoenix's corpse and prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, Ci Xue blocked his path.

Han Yu turned around and asked, "What is the meaning of this?"

She Long then quietly said into Qian Renxue's ear, "Young Master, this person has already reached the Soul Saint realm at such a young age, and his Martial Soul is not an inherited Martial Soul of the Upper Three Sects. I believe..."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly. A Soul Saint so young was certainly someone she needed to recruit.

However, she felt that Han Yu's face seemed somewhat familiar, though she could not recall where she had seen him.

"May I ask how Your Excellency is addressed?" She Long asked.

Han Yu smiled faintly. "My name is Xiao Yan."

"Xiao?" Qian Renxue and the others were immediately puzzled. Among the families they knew, there was no Xiao Clan.

"Senior, the time for absorbing a Soul Ring is limited. If you do not intend to stop me, please make way," Han Yu continued.