Ideas About Wood Release, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!

It had to be said that this sudden five-level winning streak had brought Su Chen a few unnecessary troubles.

If other Soul Masters heard him say that, they would definitely want to perish together with him.

Even humblebragging had its limits, didn't it?

But for Su Chen, not only had his plans been interrupted, but his research into the Soul Bone had also come to an end. If he wanted to continue, he would have to find a second Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

He could still absorb that Soul Bone, but Su Chen could tell that less than a tenth of its energy and skill power remained. Not only would it fail to increase his Soul Power or physique, he might even have to pour in his own Soul Power just to properly use a skill that had been weakened by ninety percent.

And all along the way, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had not stopped looking at him as if he were some kind of monster.

As they neared the great forest, Su Chen finally could not stand their stares any longer and could not help saying,

"I didn't want to break through so many levels in such a short time either, okay? Could you stop looking at me like that?"

Ghost Douluo:

Chrysanthemum Douluo:

"Do you know how much research progress those five levels have delayed? No, you don't. You only care about yourselves."

Ghost Douluo:

Chrysanthemum Douluo:

"If I could, I'd trade those five levels to get back the time I've lost."

The young man sighed helplessly.

He truly was not showing off. Levels could always be raised, but research into Natural Energy was not so easy.

"I can't take it anymore. I really am ******!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes reddened. Rolling up his sleeves, he prepared to give this little bastard, who was already stabbing people in the heart at such a young age, a lesson in childhood education.

Listen to him! Just listen!

Were those even human words?

Was that something a human being could say?

Explain to me what the hell he meant by being willing to trade five levels for lost time!

"Calm down, old chrysanthemum. No matter how you bully him now, he'll bully you the same way ten years from now. We might even have to make a living under him in the future!"

Ghost Douluo hurriedly held back his good brother and earnestly advised him.

This kid was monstrously gifted to an excessive degree. In terms of overall talent, he had already surpassed the Great Enshrined Elder's granddaughter.

And judging by His Holiness the Pope's current affection for him, as long as he grew up safely, the position of Spirit Hall's Holy Son was practically guaranteed to be his.

Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately wilted.

His good brother had a point. Though he was indignant, this kid really was... sigh!

Noticing his resentful gaze, the young man raised an eyebrow.

"What is it? Has Elder Ju finally realized how difficult things are for me?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo:

"Old ghost, don't fucking stop me! I'm definitely killing this brat today!!"

"Calm down, old chrysanthemum, calm down!!"

"Ahhh!!"

Amid the noisy bickering, the three of them finally arrived at their destination.

Star Dou Forest!

Ancient trees that blotted out the sky, a boundless sea of green, deep ravines, and fireflies filling the air.

No matter how many times he saw it, this forest still gave Su Chen a small sense of awe.

"Little Su Chen, do you have any thoughts about your second Soul Ring?"

The three stopped at the outskirts as Ghost Douluo asked.

Bibi Dong had specifically instructed them not to interfere too much with Su Chen's Soul Rings and simply follow Su Chen's own decisions.

Neither of them had any objections. After all, even they were completely baffled by Su Chen's Martial Soul called Chakra.

"If possible, could you help me find a water-attributed Soul Beast, around four thousand to six thousand years old?"

After pondering for a moment, Su Chen gave his answer.

If his research was correct and using the Five Elements Release required finding Soul Rings of corresponding attributes, then for his first ring, Su Chen still preferred water.

Water-attributed ninjutsu was not as extremely offensive as fire and lightning, nor was it as defense-oriented as Earth Release. It was more balanced overall. It had powerful offensive ninjutsu like Water Dragon Bullet, as well as bug-like defensive ninjutsu such as Water Transformation Technique, which was practically elementalization.

Most importantly, Su Chen wanted to try and see whether he could use the characteristics of Soul Rings to fuse a Kekkei Genkai!

Among them, the simplest—and naturally one of the most powerful—was Wood Release, formed by fusing Water Release and Earth Release.

Since Earth Release came with many restrictions, Water Release naturally became the choice for his first ring.

"A water-attributed Soul Beast between four thousand and six thousand years old?"

Ghost Douluo stroked his chin and nodded. "No problem—wait, four thousand to six thousand years old? Isn't this your second ring??"

He looked at Su Chen in astonishment.

Hadn't that Grandmaster said the limit for a second ring was around nine hundred years?

A second ring of four thousand to six thousand years—where was he supposed to put his fourth ring's dignity?!

"Is there a problem?"

Su Chen looked at him in confusion. "My first ring was three thousand years old. Isn't four thousand to six thousand years a reasonable range for the second ring?"

Ghost Douluo fell silent at once.

He suddenly remembered that ordinary logic was useless when applied to the monster standing before him.

By Su Chen's reasoning, that age really was reasonable my ass!

It was only reasonable for him!

"Forget it, forget it. This kid knows what he's doing."

This time, Chrysanthemum Douluo was the one to comfort him. "Look, he didn't even ask for a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, did he?"

Ghost Douluo:

I really thank you for that!!

If his second ring were already ten thousand years old, were Titled Douluo like them supposed to keep living?

"Let's start looking. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can leave. There's still no result from what happened last time."

Yue Guan patted Gui Mei on the shoulder, his expression growing slightly serious.

He was referring to the Linwu Silkworm and the thousand-year wolf pack appearing at the very edge of the forest last time. Spirit Hall had later sent people to investigate, but they had found nothing.

Hearing that, Su Chen also recalled that he had seemingly felt himself being locked onto by some powerful presence last time. There had simply been too much going on, and he had forgotten about it.

It should be fine, right?

With two Titled Douluo present, even if the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python came out together, whether they could win was another matter, but escaping would definitely not be a problem.

Unless all those fierce beasts came out together.

But that was unlikely. Right now, they should be in the Land of Great Evil, feeding on Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. How could they have time to come looking for trouble with him?

"Alright, we'll split up and search, but don't go too far apart. Little Su Chen, you come with me."

Ghost Douluo nodded, grabbed Su Chen by the shoulder, and shot deep into the forest. Their Spiritual Power spread outward as they carefully searched through the Soul Beasts one by one.

Meanwhile—

Deep within Star Dou Forest.

World Spiritual Energy, almost solid enough to be tangible, formed a faint blue radiance that enveloped the area. The clear lake glittered beneath sunlight broken into brilliant colors, making it incomparably beautiful. Countless rare and exotic flowers flourished here, competing in splendor as they slowly stretched their plump forms in the gentle breeze.

This was a treasured land beyond the power of words to describe.

Yet in Star Dou Forest, where every inch of land was contested and slaughter never ceased day or night, such a precious place was remarkably tranquil. Birds rested peacefully, fish drifted freely, and it resembled a beautiful paradise cut off from the world.

Not far from the lake.

A plump white silkworm-shaped Soul Beast carefully wriggled its body forward, its glittering golden little eyes occasionally glancing at the two enormous beasts snoring before it.

Seeing that its movements had apparently gone unnoticed, a bead of cold sweat slid down the silkworm-shaped Soul Beast's smooth head. It quietly sighed in relief and continued wriggling forward, slowly but resolutely.

Finally, through its unremitting efforts, it crawled to the other side of the lake.

Seeing that the two enormous beasts still showed no reaction, the silkworm-shaped Soul Beast could not help grinning, wild joy surging within its heart.

Am I really going to escape this time?

Am I going to escape this dark, sunless hell?

Heaven knew what kind of days it had endured over the years!!

Thinking of how it had been casually sucked on and bullied like a snack for the past ten thousand years, its eyes reddened with sorrow.

"If I could cry, I'd be weeping my eyes out right now!!"

Fortunately, it would all end today!

Once it escaped, it would immediately find a Titled Douluo to sacrifice itself to. Then the sky would be open for birds to fly and the sea wide enough for it to leap through. What could you Soul Beasts possibly do to me then?

With its support, once that Titled Douluo became a god, none of you who bullied me would get away!

Imagining that wonderful future, the silkworm-shaped Soul Beast could not help narrowing its eyes and chuckling.

"What good thing are you thinking about, Tian Meng? Why are you smiling so happily?"

A heavy voice came from behind him, and Tian Meng answered instinctively.

"Of course, it's about getting rid of all of you—ah—!"

But in the next second, he suddenly realized what had happened. His entire body stiffened as he slowly turned his head back.

A giant bear and a Three-Headed Mastiff stared at him with teasing looks in their eyes. Tian Meng could even feel the scorching drool dripping from their mouths onto the ground beside him.