Depart for Soul Hunting Forest!

"Teacher, raise the Soul Power Pressure to Level 20! I want to see if I can hold on!" Long Yun said firmly as he looked at Bibi Dong.

"Long Yun!" Hu Liena was startled upon hearing that. Had her junior brother been scared stupid?

Seeing the anxious look on Hu Liena's face, Long Yun gave her a reassuring smile, signaling for her not to worry. Hu Liena knew she would not be able to talk him out of it, so she could only stand there fretting, her delicate hand clenched tightly. I hope you can endure it, Hu Liena thought silently.

Bibi Dong revealed a satisfied smile at Long Yun's words. This disciple deserved to be her, Bibi Dong's, disciple based on this determination alone. With such tenacious willpower combined with unparalleled talent, Xiao Yun's future achievements might even surpass her own!

As she thought this, the Soul Power Pressure gradually intensified, soon reaching Level 20. Though it looked like an increase of only one level, for Long Yun, it was undoubtedly the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The instant the Soul Power increased, Long Yun's knees, which had barely managed to remain upright, began to bend. His legs spread slightly apart in the stance of a weightlifter, trembling violently. The weight pressing down on him felt like a mountain pinning him in place, making even breathing difficult. His entire face was flushed red.

Every muscle in his body was being compressed. Under that immense pressure, even his blood flow had slowed. He felt his brain beginning to lack oxygen, little stars appearing before his eyes as a buzzing filled his head. He was about to pass out!

No, I can still hold on a little longer. I can't pass out yet! I can definitely endure this! Long Yun screamed inwardly. Even he did not know why he insisted so stubbornly, why he wanted to absorb Soul Rings beyond their age limits whenever possible. The only thing he knew was that if he did not push himself harder, he might never reach Level 100!

As for reaching Level 100 through God Trials? If he could attain Level 100 through inheriting a deity's divine position, why would he come here to suffer? Wouldn't it be enough to comfortably find a deity's inheritance? He should have a chance of inheriting the divine positions of the Sea God and the Asura God.

After all, his martial soul was right there. Yet that damned system had blocked off that path for him! It insisted that he cultivate to Level 100 through his own strength. Was this really his system?

He truly suspected that the system existed just to make his life miserable. Wasn't inheriting a divine position far better? Why did he have to cultivate by himself? This was practically making him suffer for nothing! How could Level 100 possibly be so easy to cultivate to?

Other than Poseidon, he had never heard of anyone reaching Level 100 through cultivation. And Poseidon had taken roughly a thousand years to reach Level 100. How could Long Yun have that much time? He only had fourteen years!

Fourteen years to reach Level 100? Long Yun could only keep telling himself, I can do it! It's easy! Believe in yourself! to comfort himself.

That was why he had to seize every opportunity to increase his Soul Power.

And so, Long Yun gritted his teeth and endured that mountain-like pressure, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Watching this, Hu Liena could not help wanting to rush over and help Long Yun bear some of the pressure. But the moment she moved, Bibi Dong stopped her with Soul Power. "Teacher?" Hu Liena cried anxiously, her eyes turning slightly red.

Bibi Dong shook her head at her. Hu Liena did not know what to say and could only stamp her feet in anxiety. Bibi Dong kept her beautiful eyes fixed on Long Yun, the delicate hand holding her scepter unconsciously tightening. Though her expression remained calm, she was deeply worried as well, merely concealing it. Seeing Long Yun like this pained her. Several times, she had wanted to withdraw the Soul Power, but each time she saw the determination on Long Yun's face, she gave up the thought.

Xiao Yun, the suffering you endure now will definitely be of great help to you in the future. Hold on, Bibi Dong thought silently.

How could a Soul Master become powerful without suffering? Making Long Yun endure this pressure now would temper his will, which would certainly benefit him when he absorbed Soul Rings beyond his level in the future.

Half a minute later!

Under the pressure, Long Yun's body began trembling even more violently. His body was already swaying on the verge of collapse. He was nearing his limit, and Bibi Dong naturally noticed, immediately withdrawing the Soul Power Pressure.

"Huff!"

The moment the Soul Power Pressure vanished, Long Yun collapsed onto the ground, lying there spread-eagled with his eyes shut, breathing heavily. He felt incomparably better all over. An unprecedented sense of comfort surged through every limb and bone, making his entire body feel much lighter, as though he could float away.

"That feels amazing!"

"Long Yun, are you okay?" Seeing Long Yun collapse, Hu Liena hurried over, crouched beside him, grabbed one of his arms, and began shaking it while calling out anxiously.

"Huff! Na Na Jie, shake me more gently! It hurts!" Long Yun had been lying comfortably on the ground, resting, when Hu Liena suddenly gave him such a hard shake. He immediately sucked in a sharp breath. It hurt!

His entire body had gone through that pressure and was now in excruciating pain, as if it were about to fall apart. Hu Liena's shaking made the pain surge straight through him.

"Ah!" Hearing Long Yun cry out in pain, Hu Liena jerked her hand back as if shocked. "S-sorry! I didn't know I'd hurt you. Are you okay?" Hu Liena said helplessly.

Long Yun naturally knew that Hu Liena was concerned about him, so he was not angry. Opening his eyes to look at her, he smiled and said, "Na Na Jie, I'm fine! I'm just a little tired!"

"That's good, that's good!" Hu Liena sighed in relief, but her face soon darkened as she said angrily, "You little brat, why were you trying so hard to show off? Weren't you just making yourself suffer?" Her tone carried both reproach and concern.

"Hehe, aren't I fine? Don't worry, Na Na Jie. I'm okay!" Long Yun reassured her.

"Hmph! Who was worried about you? It'd serve you right if you suffered even more next time!" Hu Liena raised her head proudly, saying the opposite of what she felt.

"Hehe." Long Yun had no idea why Hu Liena had suddenly become like this and could only laugh awkwardly.

Bibi Dong also walked over to Long Yun. Looking at him lying on the ground, she smiled with satisfaction and said, "Xiao Yun, you did not disappoint me. You endured Level 20 Soul Power Pressure! Now I can rest much more assured about you absorbing Soul Rings beyond your level!"

"Thank you for the praise, Teacher," Long Yun said weakly.

"This is not praise. You truly possess this ability. When the time comes, tell Chrysanthemum Elder what age of Soul Ring you want to absorb. But do not aim too high just because you want the highest possible Soul Ring age. If you cannot withstand the impact of a Soul Ring's energy, I believe you know the consequences!"

"So I hope you know your limits. Do not let anything happen!" Bibi Dong said sternly.

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, warmth welled up in Long Yun's heart. He nodded and said seriously, "Teacher, don't worry. I won't joke around with my own life!"

"Good."

"Guards!" Bibi Dong's red lips parted lightly.

Before long, the hall doors were pushed open, and an armored Hall Guardian Knight jogged inside. He approached Bibi Dong and respectfully said, "Your Holiness the Pope, what are your orders?"

"Bring a Healing Soul Saint here," Bibi Dong said.

"Yes!" the Hall Guardian Knight answered before withdrawing.

"Once the Healing Soul Saint arrives and restores your condition, Xiao Yun, you will prepare to depart," Bibi Dong said.

"Yue Guan!"

Within Spirit City, a carriage was heading toward the city gates. The moment it left Spirit City, its speed increased nearly tenfold, racing toward Soul Hunting Forest.

Inside the carriage, Yue Guan, dressed in a golden robe trimmed with white lace, kept examining Long Yun as though he were studying a priceless treasure. No one knew what he was thinking.

Feeling Yue Guan's somewhat strange gaze, Long Yun could not help shuddering. He instinctively shifted a little farther away from Yue Guan. Why is he looking at me like that? He doesn't have some bad intentions, does he?

Long Yun knew what Yue Guan's personality was like. Moreover, Yue Guan's appearance was indeed somewhat bewitching, far too feminine. In modern terms, he was practically a cross-dresser! He might even be gay!

At that thought, Long Yun could not help tensing up, becoming wary of Yue Guan as he pulled his clothes tighter around himself. He did not want anything to do with gay men.

It should be mentioned that Long Yun was no longer wearing his previous modern clothes. He was now dressed in the native attire of Douluo Continent: white trousers and a white top, brimming with youthful energy.

Seeing Long Yun's reaction, Yue Guan's mouth twitched. What does he take me, Chrysanthemum Douluo, for? It's not like I'm going to eat him!

Seeing that Long Yun seemed somewhat afraid of him, Yue Guan could only withdraw his gaze. Without saying anything, he closed his eyes and sat there, looking every bit like a reclusive master.

Long Yun also sighed in relief, as though a great burden had been lifted. Just now, he had felt like a powerless young woman encountering a hooligan. That feeling had been awful!

Ugh! Why did Teacher send Yue Guan with me to hunt for a Soul Ring? Ghost Elder would have been fine too! Long Yun complained inwardly.

Long Yun lifted the curtain by the carriage window slightly and turned his gaze outside, using the scenery to pass the time. Looking at the scenery beyond the window, he felt much more relaxed.

I hope I can draw a more powerful Titled Douluo after absorbing the Soul Ring! Then I'll at least feel much safer!

With that thought, Long Yun focused his mind and tried communicating with the system. "System? System? Are you there?"

"System! System!" Long Yun called inwardly.

"If you have something to ask, ask it!" the system's icy voice rang out, nearly making Long Yun jump.

Hearing the system's voice, Long Yun was delighted. Without wasting words, he went straight to the point. "System, I want to ask, how exactly does this Titled Douluo draw work? Can you explain it to me?"

"The Titled Douluo draw selects from the Titled Douluo you know, with Soul Power Levels between 91 and 99," the system said.

"Titled Douluo I know? But the Titled Douluo I know are the ones from Douluo One and Two. Does that mean Titled Douluo from Douluo Continent One can also be drawn?" Long Yun asked in surprise.

If Titled Douluo from Douluo One could also be drawn, would that not be a complete mess?

"Of course. However, because they already exist in this world, it is impossible to create another identical person. Therefore, when you draw a corresponding Titled Douluo, the system will create another person with the same martial soul and Soul Power to replace the person you drew," the system said.

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