Douluo: Fiery Chains of the Soul, Sealing All Gods

"Brother Tao, Blue Silver Grass can cultivate poison. If every Soul Ring comes from a poison-attributed Spirit Beast, it can become quite powerful. Master and I worked out this theory long ago."

"You two even researched that?" Su Yuntao looked at him with disdain.

Su Han merely smiled without speaking. This was a theory he had specifically devised to fool Tang San into researching. Even Yu Xiaogang approved of it, looking as though he had truly inherited his teachings.

Besides, Yu Xiaogang had treated him rather well over the past two years. Whatever his motives, Su Han had at least learned a great deal from him. One could not forget one's roots. I'll help you break through Rank 30 as thanks for two years of instruction.

(Don't worry, I won't give him immortal herbs.)

In the blink of an eye, a day had quietly passed since the start of the school term.

Su Han frequently visited an elegant tavern near the academy. Sitting by the window, he kept a close eye on Tang San's every move.

Just as expected, on the second day of school, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San set out alone, heading straight for the Soul Hunting Forest.

A faint smile rose on Su Han's lips. As expected, the plot hasn't changed.

Afterward, he left behind a gleaming Silver Soul Coin as payment for his tea and set off for Holy Soul Village.

Along the way, Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang curiously, "Teacher, is that Senior Su Han you mentioned really so powerful?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression grew solemn, though it carried a hint of admiration. "Your graduated senior, Su Han, possesses a mutated top-tier Tool Martial Soul and dual elemental attributes. His is the strongest Control type Martial Soul I have ever seen.

"Unfortunately, although his talent is extraordinary, it still falls slightly short of yours."

In the future, however, he would surely have a place on the continent. Even as a Soul Douluo, he would be able to contend with a Titled Douluo.

Tang San was deeply moved by those words. To be called the finest Control type Martial Soul by his teacher, its power had to be exceptional.

Tang San asked further, "Teacher, could I also try to obtain the Spirit Beasts that Senior Su Han absorbed?"

Yu Xiaogang gently shook his head and patiently explained, "Su Han's Fiery Chains of the Soul possesses both metal and fire attributes. Although your Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is adaptable, it is weak by nature and fundamentally belongs to the plant type. It lacks elemental properties.

"Therefore, it cannot bear the power of metal- and fire-attributed Spirit Beasts.

"However, there is one path particularly suited for you: choosing poison-attributed Spirit Beasts.

"That way, the soul skills you obtain will surely contain toxins, greatly enhancing your control abilities."

Yu Xiaogang stroked Tang San's head and said earnestly, "Do not worry. Your future achievements will certainly surpass his."

Tang San nodded slightly, curiosity and longing shining in his eyes. He was very eager to see Su Han's Martial Soul with his own eyes and perhaps spar with him.

Meanwhile, after three hours of travel, Su Han arrived at Holy Soul Village. Suddenly, he sneezed several times in a row and blurted out, "Damn it, who's talking about me?"

Su Han was not certain of the exact location, so he could only follow the river upstream. After less than half an hour of searching, a magnificent waterfall finally came into view. It was nearly a hundred meters high. This should be where the "beginner's gift package" was hidden.

Su Han immediately summoned his Martial Soul—Fiery Chains of the Soul—and extended it into the middle of the waterfall. The power of his Martial Soul pierced through the stone, and with his exquisite control, Su Han quickly detected the cave concealed behind the waterfall.

He took out a firestarter, and its light instantly filled the entire cave. He then carefully searched along the stone walls. After some time, he finally found an exquisitely crafted wooden box.

Su Han did not stop to admire it. This was no place for sightseeing, so he directly stored it in his Soul Tool.

Then Su Han's gaze fell upon a Blue Silver Emperor sapling. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and stomped down hard, intending to destroy it, only to find that the sapling remained resilient and unyielding.

So, Su Han decided to pull it out by the roots. Using a dagger, he carefully cut off every leaf and tossed them aside.

Afterward, he left several large words on the cave wall: "If you wish to know my name, I shall reveal myself before Spirit Hall."

"Heh, heh. I really am a bad guy! Fight, fight! It'd be best if one or two of you died."

Having done all that, Su Han nodded in satisfaction. He did not dare linger any longer and immediately turned, racing toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

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After seven days of arduous travel, Su Han finally felt at ease.

Inside a hidden stone cave at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest, he cautiously took out the long-sealed box and gently opened it. In an instant, a dense, pure aura of life spread through the cave. It was cool and refreshing, and Su Han's spirits rose at once.

To ensure absolute safety during the process and prevent any outside interference, Su Han had scattered insect-repelling powder throughout the cave beforehand. He also set up layers of defenses outside, sealing the entrance tightly with several massive boulders.

Once all preparations were complete, Su Han officially began absorbing the precious Soul Bone.

As the Soul Bone gradually fused with his body, vast, boundless energy surged in like a tide, washing over every inch of his skin. It brought a trace of coolness and an unprecedented sense of comfort.

Time passed, and two days went by in the blink of an eye. Su Han finally completed the absorption of the Soul Bone. His physical constitution underwent a qualitative leap, his Soul Power rose to Rank 20, and he gained two major Soul Bone skills: one granted him the ability to fly through the skies, while the other possessed powerful healing effects.

After completing this transformation, Su Han shattered the boulders sealing the cave entrance with his own strength. A new plan had already formed in his mind.

After several days of careful inquiries in the capital of the Balak Kingdom, Su Han finally learned shocking news: there was actually a Golden Spike Hedgehog in the Soul Hunting Forest—a rare, top-tier metal-attributed Spirit Beast!

After all, although the Soul Hunting Forest was privately owned by nobles, it was not unusual for one or two rare Spirit Beasts to appear from time to time.

But this discovery was an opportunity that came once in a thousand years!

Trying to venture deep into the Star Dou Great Forest in search of such a top-tier Spirit Beast would be nothing but a fool's dream.

After all, with Su Han's current strength and experience, he was not yet confident enough for that.

And since he had unexpectedly found such a prize in the Soul Hunting Forest this time, how could he possibly let it go?

Outside the Soul Hunting Forest, Su Han selected and joined a four-person team.

The strongest member of the team was a Soul Elder named Jack. The other two members were both Soul Grand Masters.

There was also a woman who, like Su Han, had only recently advanced to Soul Grandmaster and had yet to obtain a Soul Ring.

Jack looked at Su Han and said, "Brother Su Han, you look so young. You can't possibly be ten yet, but you've already cultivated to the Soul Grandmaster realm. That's truly rare!"

"You flatter me, Brother Jack. I'm just a commoner soul master with decent luck.

"When my Martial Soul Awakened, it happened to mutate. That is how I achieved what I have today."

Jack and his companions all nodded enviously. "Indeed. For us commoner soul masters, changing our fate is nearly impossible without a Martial Soul mutation."

As he spoke, Jack clenched his fists, determination gleaming in his eyes.

Su Han sighed inwardly. These people had all endured hardships. Life was not easy for them.

However, there were countless pitiful people in the world. How could he possibly care for every one of them?

After searching the Soul Hunting Forest for four full days, the group rested beneath a large tree.

Filled with curiosity, Jack asked Su Han, "Little Brother Su Han, what kind of Spirit Beast are you planning to hunt for your Soul Ring?"

Su Han frowned slightly. After pondering for a moment, he replied, "Brother Jack, I heard that deep within this Soul Hunting Forest, there is a Golden Spike Hedgehog. Have you heard of it?"

Jack's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly tried to dissuade him. "Brother Su Han, have you gone mad?

"That Golden Spike Hedgehog is a Spirit Beast with twelve hundred years of cultivation. You're only a Soul Grandmaster!"

Su Han's heart tightened as well. He had not expected the Golden Spike Hedgehog to be a Thousand Year Spirit Beast.

Although absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone had greatly strengthened his physique, the chances of successfully absorbing a Thousand Year Soul Ring were still difficult to predict.

But then he thought of the powerful healing ability granted by the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone. Perhaps it could provide him with an extra measure of security.

Thus, Su Han said with firm eyes, "Brother Jack, my mind is made up. I'm choosing this Golden Spike Hedgehog.

"If commoner soul masters like us want to rise above the rest in the world of soul masters, we can only risk our lives for even a sliver of opportunity."

Seeing that Su Han had made up his mind, no one tried to persuade him further, though they all knew this journey would be extremely dangerous.

They agreed with Su Han's bold words, but they could not help feeling pessimistic about whether he could successfully absorb a Thousand Year Soul Ring.

Just as the group was resting, a massive Spirit Beast silently appeared before them, eyeing them with a predatory gaze.

The Spirit Beast stood a little over one meter tall. Its entire body was covered in brilliant golden scales, packed with sharp spikes that inspired fear at first sight.

Jack's group instantly became alert and tense, and Su Han did not dare relax in the slightest.

Su Han said steadily, "Brother Jack, I'm a Control type soul master. My first soul skill is called Fiery Lock, and it can bind a target tightly.

"Once I restrain this Spirit Beast, all of you attack with everything you have."

Jack responded decisively, "Alright, summon your Martial Souls!"

Jack immediately released his Martial Soul—the Fire Tiger. His Soul Ring configuration was one white and two yellow, displaying his extraordinary strength.

The Martial Souls of the other two companions also appeared, their Soul Rings each consisting of one white and one yellow. They were both Beast Martial Souls as well.

As for the woman, her Martial Soul was unexpectedly a rare cross. Her first Soul Ring was already a hundred-year Soul Ring, clearly marking her as an uncommon support-type soul master.

At the same time, Su Han released his Martial Soul—Fiery Chains of the Soul—and decisively activated his first soul skill, Fiery Lock.

A chain wreathed in golden flames shot forward, accurately binding the Spirit Beast known as the Golden Spike Hedgehog.

With the enhancement of the woman's support soul skill, everyone's attack power increased by fifteen percent.

Neither Jack nor his two companions dared slack off. They each unleashed their second soul skills to meet the severe challenge ahead.

Just as their attacks were about to strike their target, the Spirit Beast suddenly unleashed a vast barrage of sharp spikes that flew toward them like a violent rainstorm.

Faced with the sudden assault, all five of them nimbly dodged in different directions, narrowly avoiding the potentially lethal spikes.

The binding from Su Han's first soul skill was forcibly broken by the sudden offensive, and the situation instantly became even more dire.

However, Su Han did not lose his composure. He quickly adjusted his position, hiding at the Spirit Beast's side while transforming the Fiery Lock chain into a straight, sharp arrow.

Gathering his strength once more, Su Han fired without hesitation. The arrow tore through the air and shot directly toward the Spirit Beast's left leg.

"I'll hold this Spirit Beast back. You must find the right opportunity to attack."

Su Han spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying unquestionable resolve.