Hunting Soul Beasts

Sword Douluo, who had been following behind, saw Ye Feng decisively finish off the Jade Phosphorous Serpent, and a hint of approval appeared in his eyes.

Among those of the same level, soul beasts were generally stronger than soul masters. Ye Feng had managed to kill the Jade Phosphorous Serpent in a single strike in such a short time; even Sword Douluo could find no fault with it.

Even Sword Douluo had to praise such combat ability.

Of course, it had to be said that this was all thanks to his excellent teaching.

If not for his painstaking guidance, Ye Feng would not possess his current combat strength.

So, the better Ye Feng performed, the prouder he became.

"Ding! After experiencing a crushing battle, your martial soul is especially proud. In its excitement, Spirit Evolution Progress has increased. Progress: 2/10."

"Ding! Your Accelerate Spirit Skill performed exceptionally in actual combat. Proficiency has increased significantly, breaking through to Minor Accomplishment."

In an instant, Ye Feng felt a warm energy spread through his limbs and bones, while the martial soul within him became more active.

At the same time, knowledge regarding the use of the Accelerate Spirit Skill appeared in his mind. Even without activating the spirit skill, his body instinctively adjusted its posture, subtly increasing his speed.

Reaching Minor Accomplishment in the spirit skill gave him a deeper understanding of how it operated. By now, he could even use it instinctively, without needing to think.

"Let's go!"

After that, Ye Feng led Ning Rongrong onward. They encountered several soul beasts along the way, but Ye Feng dealt with all of them alone.

With battle after battle, Ye Feng's combat ability gradually improved. His attacks became more decisive and resolute.

Following the path Sword Douluo had indicated, they finally arrived at the territory where Great Strength Bears roamed three hours later.

"Brother Ye Feng, is that Great Strength Bear up ahead?" Ning Rongrong tugged on Ye Feng's clothes and whispered in his ear.

Before Ye Feng stood a massive black bear around three meters tall. It seemed to have just finished eating and was preparing to return to rest, swaying as it walked without noticing Ye Feng and Ning Rongrong at all.

"Yes, that's a Great Strength Bear. Judging by the length of its fur, it should be around four hundred years old."

Ye Feng carefully identified it while recalling the knowledge he had learned.

"Can this soul beast become my soul ring?" The moment she heard it was a four-hundred-year soul beast, Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately lit up.

"Mm, it can." Ye Feng turned to look at Sword Douluo, who was following behind them. Seeing no reaction from him, Ye Feng immediately understood what he had to do.

Sword Douluo clearly intended for him to handle it himself!

But Ye Feng was not afraid. A four-hundred-year soul beast was only equivalent to a soul master in terms of human cultivation. He was not even afraid of Soul Grandmasters, much less a mere soul master.

With his speed, he was best suited to dealing with power-type soul beasts like this.

"Rongrong, hide off to the side. Watch your brother hunt a soul beast for you." Ye Feng's gaze paused, then instantly turned sharp.

"Mm, go, Brother Ye Feng!" Ning Rongrong seemed to have blind confidence in Ye Feng, without the slightest doubt that he could deal with the Great Strength Bear.

Once he saw Ning Rongrong hide herself, Ye Feng relaxed. With Sword Douluo watching over her, nothing could possibly happen to Ning Rongrong.

That way, he could fight without any reservations.

Staring at the Great Strength Bear's back, Ye Feng quietly activated Martial Soul Possession, concealing his aura. With a spread of his wings, he steadily flew into the air and pursued the Great Strength Bear.

This time, he intended to assassinate the big fellow—ideally killing it in a single blow.

Closely following the Great Strength Bear, Ye Feng began his preparations. The Accelerate Spirit Skill activated silently, and Soul Power gathered around his sharp claws, making them even keener.

The next moment, Ye Feng unleashed all his Soul Power. His body flashed through the air, and when he reappeared, he was already beside the Great Strength Bear.

His two claws stabbed toward the Great Strength Bear's head like sharp swords.

"Roar!"

With a tremendous roar, a wave of Soul Power erupted from the Great Strength Bear. Just as Ye Feng's claws pierced halfway in, a tremendous force struck him and flung his body away.

While still in midair, Ye Feng flapped his wings. Once he stabilized himself, he charged at the Great Strength Bear again.

The Great Strength Bear on the ground had already been severely injured by that earlier strike. Blood poured from the holes in its forehead, impossible to stop even if it tried.

Roar!

Seeing Ye Feng rush at it again, the Great Strength Bear bared its fangs and roared at him repeatedly, as though trying to intimidate him.

But Ye Feng had not been scared into submission. Seeing no immediate opening to strike, he simply landed on the ground and rapidly circled the Great Strength Bear, waiting for an opportunity.

With Accelerate active, Ye Feng moved behind it before the Great Strength Bear could react, his sharp claws slashing viciously across its body.

The Great Strength Bear's fur was not weak in defense. Each strike only caused minor wounds, and to a massive Great Strength Bear, such injuries were not serious.

But Ye Feng was in no hurry. Like an excellent hunter, he constantly harassed the Great Strength Bear, exhausting it as it struggled to respond.

Because Ye Feng had caught it off guard earlier, the Great Strength Bear's reactions gradually slowed as time passed.

In the end, it seemed to resign itself to its fate, allowing Ye Feng to attack it without even having the strength to fight back.

Only after confirming that the Great Strength Bear had just one breath left did Ye Feng stop attacking. He waved at Ning Rongrong, who was hiding behind a tree trunk, signaling for her to come over.

Seeing Ye Feng's signal, Ning Rongrong ran over on her little legs.

"Rongrong, hurry and finish it. Once you absorb its soul ring, you can become a soul master."

Looking at the dagger Ye Feng handed her, a trace of reluctance flashed through Ning Rongrong's eyes.

Seeing the Great Strength Bear, which radiated a savage beastly aura, she felt somewhat afraid as well, and did not make a move for a long while.

"Rongrong, hurry. Only a spirit beast you kill with your own hands can have its Spirit Ring absorbed. If you wait any longer and it dies on its own, you won't be able to absorb its Spirit Ring." Ye Feng continued urging her.

Since she had become a Spirit Master, killing spirit beasts was unavoidable. Although Ning Rongrong was still young, Ye Feng could only harden his heart and press her for the sake of her future.

"Brother Ye Feng, I'm scared to kill it!" Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Feng pitifully, too frightened to make a move.

"How about this? Close your eyes. I'll hold your hand, and when the time comes, you just stab down as hard as you can, alright?" Left with no choice, Ye Feng came up with a less-than-ideal solution.

"Mm!" Hearing that, Ning Rongrong nodded hurriedly, as though afraid Ye Feng would refuse to help her if she reacted too slowly.

Pfft!

Guided by Ye Feng, Ning Rongrong closed her eyes and finally claimed her first kill.

The Great Strength Bear had only been clinging to its last breath to begin with, so Ning Rongrong completed the kill with ease.

Soon, after the Great Strength Bear breathed its last, a Yellow Spirit Ring floated out and drifted slowly through the air.

"That's great, Rongrong! You did it." Ye Feng's delighted voice reached her, prompting Ning Rongrong to open her eyes instinctively.

The rest was simple. Under Ye Feng's guidance, Ning Rongrong summoned her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and used her martial soul's pull to draw the Spirit Ring into her body.