Soul Beast That Kills the Will to Fight!

"Young Master, that is an Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros, a Top-level Defensive Soul Beast. It is between 2,100 and 2,200 years old," Du Busi's voice quickly entered Long Yun's mind.

"Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros? Old Poison, explain it to me. What are this Soul Beast's traits and weaknesses?" Long Yun asked awkwardly. He knew nothing about Soul Beasts, so knowing only its name was useless.

"Well, the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros is covered from head to toe in scales resembling python scales, as though it is wearing a layer of armor. This makes its already incredibly tough body even harder. Even a Power Attack System Soul Ancestor might not be able to break through the defense of this two-thousand-year-old Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros. Its defensive power is terrifying."

"It's that powerful? That defense really is absurd." Long Yun's pupils contracted slightly as he listened to Du Busi, shock filling his heart. Even a Power Attack System Soul Ancestor might not be able to break through the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's defense. Just how strong was this Soul Beast's defense? Was this really the defense a Soul Beast that was only two thousand years old should possess?

One had to know that, in theory, a level forty-one Power Attack System Soul Ancestor could handle a Soul Beast more than four thousand years old. At the very least, they could deal with one over three thousand five hundred years old. Yet they might not even be able to break the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's defense. This showed just how monstrous its defensive power was.

Of course, this referred to ordinary Soul Beasts. If it were a Super Soul Beast, then even one only a few hundred years old would leave a Soul Ancestor with no choice but to run. There would be no chance of fighting it at all.

"Old Poison, this Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's strength probably isn't weak either, right?" Long Yun suddenly asked as he looked at the huge creature sleeping soundly there. Getting rammed by that thing would probably hurt like hell.

"Young Master, you are correct. Rhinoceros-type Soul Beasts are naturally skilled in strength and defense, and this one is no exception. You should be able to tell from its size alone. Its strength is no weaker than that of certain top-tier strength-type Soul Beasts. If it rams into you, it will not feel pleasant," Du Busi said.

"Uh, this Soul Beast really is well-rounded. It has both offense and defense, so its speed probably isn't too bad either. Can I even beat such a monstrous Soul Beast?" Long Yun could not help thinking. He deeply doubted whether he could defeat this Soul Beast. He even doubted whether he could break its defense. If he could not even penetrate its defense, there was no point thinking about anything else.

"Old Poison, what do you think about making this Soul Beast my Second Soul Ring?" Long Yun asked with a smile as he looked at the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros. He was tempted by such a top-tier Soul Beast. The Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros was outstanding in both defense and attack, making it quite suitable as his Second Soul Ring. Its age was also about right. From his conversation with Old Poison the previous night, Long Yun had learned that his Second Soul Ring could probably absorb one between two thousand and two thousand five hundred years old. Du Busi had determined this based on the strength of Long Yun's body after he awakened his Martial Soul.

Although the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros was slightly younger than Long Yun had expected, its attributes suited him too well, making him quite tempted. Being a little younger was not a big deal. After all, Soul Beasts like this were rare.

Du Busi pondered for a moment before saying, "Judging from its attributes, it is indeed very suitable as your Soul Ring, Young Master. However, its age is slightly too low. It is not the most perfect choice."

"Is that so?" Long Yun hesitated after hearing Du Busi's words. Should he absorb this Soul Ring or not? If he did not, it would feel like a waste. But if he did, what if he encountered something better later? Wouldn't that mean he had wasted a Second Soul Ring?

Long Yun fell into a dilemma. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it. I still haven't fully stabilized my Soul Power over the past few days, so it isn't time to absorb a Soul Ring yet. I shouldn't rush to decide on this one. I'll look around first. If I really can't find a suitable Soul Ring, I can come back and absorb this one." After a brief struggle, Long Yun made his decision.

"Still, before that, I'll use you to get some practice in!" Long Yun looked at the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros with ill intent. He could not miss such a perfect sparring partner.

"Old Poison, can you leave a trace of your aura on this Soul Beast so we can track it later?" Long Yun asked. He was worried that after provoking the Soul Beast this time, it might leave the area. If he needed it later, where would he find it?

"I can," Du Busi said.

"Good. Then after I fight it, Old Poison, leave some aura on it so we can find it later. Also, keep a close watch on the battle between us. If you see that my life is in danger, intervene immediately. Just don't kill it." Long Yun still felt it was best to buy himself some insurance. Otherwise, he could not shake the unease in his heart.

"Haha, don't worry. This old man will not let anything happen to you, Young Master," Du Busi said with a laugh.

Long Yun smiled slightly upon hearing Du Busi's words. Then he walked out from the side and took a few steps toward the marsh. As soon as he approached it, he frowned. An earthy smell mixed with a trace of stench entered his nose, making him uncomfortable.

"This swamp is way too filthy. It even reeks. I wonder why that rhinoceros likes living here—and sleeping so soundly, at that?" Long Yun shook his head and complained.

"How am I supposed to wake this Soul Beast?" Long Yun muttered. He could not possibly wake it by shouting, could he? That would be too embarrassing. It did not suit his current status as a Soul Master. But he was nearly a hundred meters away from the rhinoceros, and walking into the swamp was neither realistic nor possible.

"I've got it!" Long Yun's eyes lit up as he thought of a good idea.

"Martial Soul Possession!" Long Yun shouted softly, and the Godking Martial Soul instantly possessed him. After the Martial Soul Possession, a sharp, imposing aura radiated from Long Yun's body. The Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros lying in the middle of the swamp twitched its tightly shut, heavy eyelids, as if it had sensed something.

"Divine Axe," Long Yun murmured. Soul Power began circulating around his body, and dark-black Soul Power rapidly gathered in his right hand. A Divine Axe identical to his Martial Soul appeared in Long Yun's grasp. It emitted an astonishing aura, heavy yet razor-sharp.

Long Yun leaned slightly to the right, gripping the Divine Axe tightly in his right hand as Soul Power rapidly circulated through his arm. After a brief charge-up, he hurled the Divine Axe with all his strength toward the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros. The Divine Axe spun continuously through the air, tearing it apart with an enormous whistling sound.

The Divine Axe was incredibly fast, flying almost in a straight line. It crossed the hundred-meter distance in the blink of an eye and slashed directly toward the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's back.

"Clang!"

The Divine Axe struck the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's back with a piercing crash, as though two incomparably hard metals had collided. A few sparks flew. The moment the axe hit its back, the tremendous force of the collision sent it flying back even faster than it had come. Long Yun's pupils shrank sharply at the sight. He had heard Old Poison describe just how powerful the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros's defense was, but hearing about it was one thing. Witnessing it with his own eyes still filled him with shock.

Without time to think, Long Yun immediately stomped the ground and dodged to the side. He had no desire to be struck by his own Divine Axe. He absolutely did not want to experience the power currently contained within it. That would definitely not feel good.

After ricocheting back, the Divine Axe sliced several massive trees cleanly in half before finally stopping. Soul Power surged in Long Yun's palm, and the Divine Axe embedded in a tree dissipated into a wisp of Soul Power smoke. At the same time, another Divine Axe appeared in Long Yun's hand.

"I forgot that I can control the Divine Axe," Long Yun muttered. He had been so flustered that he had forgotten he could control it. He had not needed to dodge just now. He could have simply willed the Divine Axe to disappear.

Without thinking further, Long Yun turned his gaze toward the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros. There was no way that thing could still be asleep after that attack. It could not possibly sleep that heavily, could it?

Just as Long Yun expected, the Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros had already risen to its feet. It glared at Long Yun with hostility, ferocity gleaming in its eyes. There was anger at having its sleep disturbed, as well as rage at being attacked. It now wanted nothing more than to tear Long Yun to pieces. This human had actually dared to provoke it on his own. He truly did not know the meaning of death.

Long Yun's expression turned solemn as he looked at the standing Ironclad Python Scale Rhinoceros. It had not seemed like much while lying down, but once it stood up, its size was truly intimidating. It was much larger than a full-grown elephant, standing five or six meters tall and around three meters wide. Its limbs were as thick as ancient trees, and its entire body resembled a small mountain. As it stood in the swamp, half of its legs were submerged beneath the mire. One could only imagine how much it weighed.

"Gulp." Long Yun could not help swallowing as he looked at the colossal beast. He felt an invisible pressure enveloping him. If Old Poison had not been there, he would have turned around and run without hesitation. Just looking at such a huge Soul Beast made him lose all desire to fight!

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