Boiling Killing Intent

Sunset Forest!

In just a few exchanges, Chen Xin and Dugu Bo had developed a degree of tacit understanding. Chen Xin then said calmly,

"Since we've both come to hunt Spirit Beasts for the younger generation, let's act separately and not interfere with one another."

Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.

"Fine."

After that, the two sides split up, each choosing a direction and entering the forest.

Chen Yuan was still thinking about the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but two serious problems lay before him. First, he did not recognize most types of Immortal Herbs. Second, he had yet to figure out how to bring the matter into the open.

He could not explain how he knew of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and those Immortal Herbs, nor was he certain that a few requests from him would make Chen Xin, or even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, risk a conflict with Dugu Bo.

If things spiraled out of control, Dugu Bo had the ability to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with only the Sword and Bone Titled Douluo alive. Conflict was therefore inadvisable. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not Spirit Hall, with its many Super Douluo-level experts.

If they could not resort to force, then the best option was to outwit him. But that would require some careful thought.

At that thought, Chen Yuan unconsciously looked back. At that very moment, Dugu Yan also turned back curiously. The instant their gazes met, Dugu Yan smiled, and Chen Yuan returned it with a smile. They both formed an initial impression of each other.

They quickly withdrew their gazes. Chen Yuan followed Chen Xin, while Dugu Yan followed Dugu Bo, and both parties departed swiftly.

Whether it was Chen Xin or Dugu Bo, both were Titled Douluo, the continent's foremost experts. Even though Sunset Forest was fraught with danger, no Spirit Beast could truly threaten them.

Both sides quickly ventured deep into the forest. As Titled Douluo, their auras drew upon one another, allowing them to sense each other's condition at all times.

They had no prior relationship, and now they were both within this Spirit Beast forest. Naturally, they remained extra vigilant.

Anyone who could cultivate to the level of Titled Douluo possessed first-rate talent and temperament. How could they easily trust others?

Before long, Chen Xin and Chen Yuan had already explored a vast area. Just moments ago, they had spotted an eight-hundred-year Scaled Armor Beast. It met Chen Xin's expectations, but not Chen Yuan's.

So they continued deeper into the forest. Then, Chen Yuan suddenly spotted a Great Horned Bull. It was nearly four meters long and almost two meters tall at the shoulder. Its muscles were enormously swollen, and the great horns on its head gleamed brightly.

Chen Yuan could not take his eyes off it. This was the Spirit Beast he wanted. A Great Horned Bull's pair of horns were indestructible and exceptionally sharp. Combined with the Great Horned Bull's terrifying strength, even some apex predators within the Spirit Beast forest would not dare provoke such a creature.

Especially after a Great Horned Bull went berserk, its strength increased and its sense of pain diminished. It would fight any enemy to the death. Thus, despite being a herbivorous Spirit Beast, few carnivores dared covet it.

Chen Yuan immediately pointed at the Great Horned Bull and said,

"Teacher, I want this Spirit Beast!"

Chen Xin looked over at it and then sucked in a breath.

"This Great Horned Bull is at least fifteen hundred years old. Yuan'er, I know your physique is powerful, but are you sure you want your Second Spirit Ring to absorb a fifteen-hundred-year Spirit Ring?"

For an ordinary Spirit Master, the limit for a Second Spirit Ring was seven hundred and sixty years. Chen Yuan's target was double that— a fifteen-hundred-year Spirit Ring. It was simply terrifying!

Chen Yuan fell silent for a moment, then said firmly,

"Teacher, I believe in the hardship I've endured over these past two and a half years, as well as the large quantities of Hundred-Year Whale Gel and Thousand-Year Whale Gel. They have given me a solid foundation."

Chen Xin's expression shifted uncertainly, but when he saw the determination on Chen Yuan's face, he could only sigh and say,

"Stay here and don't move. I'll deal with this Great Horned Bull first."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xin flew forward. The pressure of his Soul Power swept outward, instantly alarming the Great Horned Bull. Sensing that terrifying aura, it did not dare stay and resist, immediately turning to flee at top speed.

It was fast, but Chen Xin was faster. Like a streak of white lightning, he caught up with the Great Horned Bull and tapped its head with a Sword Finger. He directly unleashed immense spiritual power infused with surging sword intent, striking the Great Horned Bull's mind and plunging it into unconsciousness.

Compared to Animal Spirit Beasts, Plant Spirit Beasts had no brains and thus no consciousness. Without consciousness, they were unaffected by spiritual power. Animal Spirit Beasts were very vulnerable in this regard; intense stimulation was enough to knock their minds unconscious, causing their bodies to collapse to the ground without any ability to resist.

Chen Xin turned back, waved his hand, and shouted,

"Yuan'er, come over!"

Chen Yuan hurried over upon hearing this and soon arrived beside Chen Xin.

Chen Xin confirmed once more,

"Yuan'er, are you sure you want to absorb this fifteen-hundred-year Spirit Ring?"

Chen Yuan nodded heavily.

"I'm sure!"

He then summoned his Martial Soul. A yellow Spirit Ring rose from beneath his feet, and Chen Yuan raised the Seven Kill Sword. With a single slash, he cut off half of the Great Horned Bull's head.

Blood gushed forth, and it instantly stopped breathing. Milky-white streams of air emerged from its body, gathering together to form a purple Spirit Ring—gorgeous and resplendent, utterly unlike a yellow Spirit Ring.

Chen Yuan immediately sat cross-legged and summoned his Spirit Ring to begin absorption. The purple Spirit Ring drifted over, encircling the Seven Kill Sword before quickly merging into it. An enormous amount of Spirit Ring energy surged violently into his body.

At the same time, on the other side of the forest!

Dugu Bo sucked in a breath. He could not sense the content of Chen Yuan and Chen Xin's conversation. He could only sense that Chen Yuan's Second Spirit Ring was a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring. What a terrifying matter that was—it completely shattered the common sense of Spirit Masters.

Dugu Yan asked curiously,

"Grandfather, what's wrong?"

Dugu Bo did not hide it from her.

"That brat beside Chen Xin, Chen Yuan—his Second Spirit Ring is actually a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring. These great sects are truly incomprehensible. Do they have too many geniuses and want to get a few of them killed?"

Dugu Yan's eyes widened, her mind filled with shock. Second Spirit Ring, Thousand-Year Spirit Ring—Chen Yuan's actions made her heart race, and she found herself growing nervous for him as well.

At that moment, Dugu Bo frowned. A burst of sword intent instantly surged up and severed his perception. Knowing that this was Chen Xin's warning, he snorted and said,

"Yanyan, forget about that brat. Whether he lives or dies is none of our concern. Grandfather will take you to find a Spirit Beast suitable for your Third Spirit Ring."

Dugu Yan nodded, though she was clearly distracted. She was curious, extremely curious, whether Chen Yuan could actually survive. His audacious act had left a deep impression on her.

Back to Chen Yuan, he had fallen into danger. The energy within his body was rampaging in every direction. Although his body was sturdy enough that it did not burst apart immediately,

the pain was real. If he could no longer endure it and chose to give up, that rampaging energy would certainly leave him with a lifelong, unforgettable memory. This was a process with no turning back.

He could only endure the excruciating pain and strive to enter a state of Meditation, accelerating his absorption of the Spirit Ring's energy.

Who could have expected the process to last four full hours? Fortunately, his will was resolute. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

After successfully absorbing the Spirit Ring, the bitterness gave way to sweetness. Every cell in Chen Yuan's body seemed to cheer in jubilation. His physical condition soared again, improving by far more than a little.

When he opened his eyes, he could not help but let out a long breath. But the moment he thought of his gains, a smile appeared on his face.

Seeing that he had awakened, Chen Xin sighed in relief and asked,

"You brat, you finally woke up. Tsk, tsk, I didn't expect you to actually pull through. How were the gains?"

Chen Yuan looked up at Chen Xin and said with a smile,

"I have to thank Teacher for protecting me. My gains this time were tremendous. The Seven Kill Sword has become even harder, and its sharpness has also greatly improved. I also obtained a very powerful Second Soul Skill called Boiling Killing Intent!"

As he said this, Chen Yuan's eyes gleamed.

"It is a Berserk Soul Skill. The sword wielder receives a hundred percent increase to all attributes, such as strength, speed, resistance... and the body's sense of pain is greatly reduced, enormously enhancing combat ability."

"However, there is also a drawback. Killing intent continuously passes from the blade into the user, repeatedly impacting their consciousness and potentially affecting their mental state. It can make them want to slaughter every enemy before their eyes. It is somewhat dangerous and must be used cautiously."

(PS: The boost is somewhat exaggerated, but compared with the Thousand-Year Soul Skill White Tiger Vajra Transformation, which doubles all attributes and lasts for more than half an hour, Boiling Killing Intent still seems fairly balanced.)

Chen Xin's eyes widened, and even he could not help sucking in a breath. Such an outrageous boost was absolutely enough to completely reverse a battle. He had to admit that this was indeed worthy of a Soul Skill gained from risking the absorption of a fifteen-hundred-year Spirit Ring.