The turmoil in the Angel Temple subsided temporarily, and within just three days, Spirit City returned to its former tranquility on the surface.
Someone spread the word that the golden light was the result of the Martial Soul's Great Enshrined's strength improving once again.
The entire Spirit City was naturally overjoyed at this news.
After all, for the people of Spirit City, the Great Enshrined was their guardian deity.
The stronger the Great Enshrined is, the happier they are naturally.
Now that Qian Renxue and Su Zui have reached levels 80 and 60 respectively, they urgently need a suitable Soul Ring.
The two discussed with Bibi Dong Qian Daoliu that they would go to the Star Dou Great Forest alone to hunt Soul Beasts.
Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu naturally disagreed at first.
However, after Su Zui and Qian Renxue joined forces to force out Qian Daoliu's Soul Power, Qian Daoliu still agreed.
In particular, Su Zui's mental attacks have reached the level of Super Douluo.
When the two join forces, they are invincible below the Super Douluo.
Three days later, in the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest is the cradle of the continent's Soul Beasts and one of the few places on this continent where ancient and exotic species still reside.
The further you go in, the more humid the air becomes. Ancient trees reach for the sky, vines intertwine, and a rich sense of life washes over you, a stark contrast to the blood-soaked and deathly atmosphere of the Slaughter City.
The two followed the terrain of the Star Dou Great Forest deeper and deeper. The further they went, the stronger the vitality in the air became, so strong that they could almost taste its sweetness.
Towering ancient trees block out the sun, vines twine around the trunks and climb to the top, and a thick layer of decaying leaves covers the ground, making it soft and sinking underfoot.
Occasionally, low-level Soul Beasts would dart through the forest, but sensing the powerful aura emanating from the two, they would all keep their distance and dare not approach.
Su Zui walked ahead, his Spiritual Detection directly covering the surroundings, and no sound or movement could escape Su Zui ears.
Qian Renxue followed beside him, her steps very light. After the Twelve-Winged Blazing Angel awakened, her senses became exceptionally sharp, allowing her to detect every fluctuation of Soul Power around her.
"There's a very heavy aura ahead."
Qian Renxue suddenly stopped, her golden eyes narrowing slightly as she gazed into the depths of the dense forest.
"It's like water, yet also like earth; it's very heavy, Soul Beast that has lived for a very long time."
Su Zui followed her gaze and saw a damp mist floating in the forest ahead, with the faint sound of flowing water.
He naturally sensed this aura as well.
It was a Soul Beast with a completely golden body, and it looked like a giant turtle.
However, it's clearly not a turtle.
"Let's go take a look."
The two pushed aside the drooping vines, stepped across a low-lying wetland, and suddenly the view opened up before them.
It was a clear, turquoise lake, its surface as still as a piece of jade. A light white mist hung in the center of the lake, and the surrounding vegetation grew wildly, so lush and vibrant that it was almost tangible.
The soil by the lake was soft and damp, covered with unknown emerald green plants, each leaf thick and plump, gleaming with a warm luster.
Right in the middle of the lake, on a huge blue reef, lay a massive Soul Beast.
Su Zui's pupils contracted slightly.
It was a Golden Hawksbill Turtle.
The carapace is like cast gold, with interlocking plates that shimmer with a warm, rich golden light under the sunlight filtering through the tree canopy.
The turtle's head was slightly raised, its eyes half-closed, as if it had been asleep for a long time. Its limbs were as thick as pillars, deeply embedded in the reef, and with each breath, it could cause very light ripples to spread across the lake.
An ancient, serene, and vast aura slowly spread out, and the weight of time rushed over you, making you unconsciously hold your breath.
"Golden Hawksbill Turtle."
Su Zui murmured the name, his tone unusually solemn, "An ancient species, ruling over the earth and life, with defensive capabilities unmatched by any other Soul Beast of its rank. Judging by this aura, its cultivation is at least 70,000 years old."
Qian Renxue stood beside him, her gaze fixed on the giant beast, a eager light gleaming in her golden eyes. "Its life force is pure, and its defense is formidable. Xiao Zui, aren't you currently lacking a defensive Soul Skill? This Golden Hawksbill Turtle looks quite impressive..."
Before he could finish speaking, the Golden Hawksbill Turtle in the middle of the lake suddenly opened its eyes.
Its two golden vertical pupils locked onto the two people on the shore, their reflections shimmering in the pupils.
The next moment, a deep, heavy roar rolled out from its throat, causing the entire lake surface to tremble slightly, and the once calm blue water was stirred up into layers of waves and churning water mist.
Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the two, it instinctively became wary. Its massive body slowly rose from the reef, its limbs treading, causing the lake water to surge beneath its feet.
"Since we've run into them, let's make our move."
Su Zui raised his hand, causing the void to tremble slightly. The Great Luo Sword Embryo emerged from his palm, golden sword energy flowing around him, and a chilling sword intent gradually rose.
"Be careful of its defenses; the Golden Hawksbill Turtle's shell is extremely difficult to break. Don't try to wear it down through direct combat; find its weaknesses."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, a golden light flashed between her brows, and twelve golden patterns on her back slowly unfolded, revealing half of Angel's wings.
A gentle yet domineering holy light rose up.
Qian Renxue clenched her fist, golden holy light gathering in her palm, and said in a deep voice, "I'll distract it, you find an opportunity to break its defenses."
Before the words were even finished, the Golden Hawksbill Turtle had already moved.
It leaped off the rocks with all four limbs, its massive body splashing water everywhere, and plunged into the lake with a roar.
The lake water exploded, and countless water arrows, carrying thick, earthy-yellow Soul Power, shot towards the two people on the shore in a devastating barrage.
At the same time, the golden armor plates on its back shone brightly, a thick golden shield enveloped its entire body, the power of the earth gathered beneath it, and the soil at the bottom of the entire lake trembled, as if a wave of earth was about to rise at any moment.
"They're here!"
With a thought, Su Zui unleashed his Invincible Sword Domain.
Thousands of golden sword energies took shape in mid-air, swirling and intertwining around him to form a dense sword net, which crashed into the rain of water arrows.
The roar was deafening as the water arrows struck the sword net, exploding into large plumes of mist, which were then shredded by the sword energy and fell back onto the lake, creating layers of waves.
Su Zui didn't stop; with a swift movement, he stepped onto his sword and swept towards the lake.
He used the sword energy to propel himself across the surging water, his movements so fast that he was just a blur as he approached the Golden Hawksbill Turtle. The Great Luo Sword Embryo, imbued with fierce sword intent, slashed fiercely at the golden protective shield on its back.
Clang!
The ear-piercing clang of metal clashing echoed across the lakeside, golden sparks flying everywhere. This sword strike contained the sword intent of Invincible Sword Domain, its sharpness unmatched, and ordinary Soul Beasts ' defenses could not withstand it. Yet, when it struck the golden protective shield, it only cleaved a deep crack, failing to completely shatter it.
The massive body of the Golden Hawksbill Turtle was shaken by the force of the sword strike and sank a few feet into the water, letting out a muffled roar of pain.
It hadn't expected the young swordsman's sword intent to be so sharp, even shattering its prized protective shield.
A fierce glint flashed in its eyes, and it suddenly turned its head, its thick neck propelling its head to slam into Su Zui. At the same time, it opened its mouth, and a dense golden halo, imbued with the power of the earth, spread straight outwards.
This is precisely the Golden Hawksbill Turtle's area-of-effect attack, which can ignore level and instantly knock back surrounding opponents.
However, Su Zui was prepared. Sword energy exploded beneath his feet, and he used the recoil to retreat sharply, avoiding the golden halo.
These halos spread outwards, colliding with the towering ancient trees around them, uprooting them and sending them flying dozens of meters away.
Su Zui looked at the surrounding ruins, his eyes filled with horror.
"What terrifying attack power! This Soul Beast has concealed its aura; it must be at least Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"