Leaving the Choice to Heaven

The moment Qi Lin entered the Soul Hunting Forest, he felt as though he had stepped into the Primeval Forests of his previous life.

The trees here were not only dense, but also lush and full of vitality.

The fresh scent of grass and trees washed over him.

As they walked, Sisi said to Qi Lin, "Little Qi Lin, Sister specifically consulted Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo of Spirit Hall regarding your First Spirit Ring."

"Based on the characteristics of Blue Silver Grass, Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo believes you can develop in either the Support Type or Control Spirit Master direction."

"If you choose the path of a Support Spirit Master, you can select plant spirit beasts like Moonlight Grass and Life Mushroom. They have gentle temperaments and basically no offensive ability, so you might gain a spirit ability that heals injuries or increases your teammates' defense."

"If you choose the path of a Control Spirit Master, you can choose spirit beasts such as Ghost Vine and Thorn Vine."

"Ghost Vine has strong binding abilities, while Thorn Vine is covered in spikes. It can not only control enemies, but also has decent offensive power."

Listening to Sisi's careful analysis, Qi Lin scratched his head.

He had actually realized that he was rather greedy.

He wanted his First Spirit Ability to have offensive power and defensive power. If it could also provide support, that would be even better.

Unfortunately, unless it was a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, he could only gain one spirit ability.

That left Qi Lin thoroughly torn!

Sigh, it's hard to choose!

After thinking it over, Qi Lin ultimately decided to leave the choice to heaven.

"Sister Sisi, I'm not picky. Whichever of the spirit beasts you mentioned we encounter first, we'll choose that one!"

"Is that so?" Sisi frowned slightly, but when she saw Qi Lin's relaxed and casual expression, she was left speechless.

"You really don't know how to be nervous at all. Do you know how important the choice of path is to every spirit master?"

"Once you make your choice, it'll be too late to regret it later."

Su Yuntao also tried to persuade Qi Lin from the side.

"That's right, Little Qi Lin. Listen to Sister Sisi and think it over carefully."

"Don't end up regretting it later!"

Seeing their concerned gazes, Qi Lin merely smiled calmly.

"Brother Tao, Sister Sisi, don't worry. I never regret the decisions I make."

As Su Yuntao and Sisi looked at Qi Lin's ever-calm smile, they inexplicably felt convinced.

In the end, the two still decided to do as Qi Lin said.

"That's strange. Why do I feel like this little brat is so confident?"

Walking at the front, Su Yuntao recalled Qi Lin's calm smile from earlier and muttered under his breath.

Sisi walked at the rear of the group, vigilantly scanning their surroundings to prevent spirit beasts from launching a sneak attack from behind.

Qi Lin, on the other hand, looked the most relaxed. He did not seem like he had come out to hunt spirit beasts at all.

He looked more like a young master out for a leisurely outing.

Seeing how relaxed he was, Su Yuntao was speechless.

"Little Qi Lin, aren't you nervous at all?"

Qi Lin was admiring the scenery in the Soul Hunting Forest. Hearing Su Yuntao's question, he froze for a moment.

Then he shook his head.

"Not nervous!"

Su Yuntao immediately lectured him in an old-fashioned tone, "Little Qi Lin, you can't keep going on like this. You have to know that hunting spirit beasts is an extremely dangerous undertaking. You could be ambushed by a spirit beast at any time."

"So, when hunting spirit beasts, you must concentrate fully and observe every movement around you to prevent accidents."

"Especially if you become a Support Spirit Master in the future. You must learn how to keep yourself alive."

After saying that, Su Yuntao looked at Qi Lin, his eyes seeming to say—

Do you understand?

What he had explained was not merely his experience hunting spirit beasts. It was the path he himself had walked.

Sisi also chimed in from behind, "Little Qi Lin, Brother Tao is right. Hunting spirit beasts is no trivial matter. You must remain vigilant at all times..."

Before she could finish, Sisi's pupils suddenly contracted as she shouted, "Su Yuntao, watch out!"

A massive wolf, its fur marked with pitch-black patterns, charged toward them from afar at a terrifying speed.

"Gale Demon Wolf!"

Su Yuntao's expression hardened. This was not a gentle-natured spirit beast. It was ferocious and highly formidable in battle.

Fortunately, this one appeared to be only a three-hundred-year Gale Demon Wolf. With him and Sisi working together, they had nothing to fear.

But Little Qi Lin was right beside them, making it difficult for them to fight freely!

"Lone Wolf, possess me!"

Su Yuntao shouted softly.

The next instant, a faint blue light shone from between his brows, and his appearance changed drastically.

His body became more muscular, his hair grew wildly at a visible rate, and a layer of fur appeared on his exposed arms. He looked exactly like a werewolf.

"Sisi, protect Little Qi Lin. Leave this beast to me!"

Sisi said solemnly, "Alright!"

With that, Sisi pulled Qi Lin to her side and warily watched their surroundings.

At the same time!

In the core region of Star Dou Forest!

An Ice Silkworm with a round, plump head over a meter in diameter and a body seven or eight meters long was bound by several dark golden chains like a giant rice dumpling. Even turning over was difficult.

It was currently the only million-year spirit beast on Douluo Continent.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!

(The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was currently a nine-hundred-ninety-thousand-year spirit beast!)

Several figures sat around the Ice Silkworm.

They continuously absorbed the energy within the Ice Silkworm's body to cultivate.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could only watch helplessly as his plump, robust body grew thinner by the day. He wanted to escape, but was powerless to change anything, so he could only keep hurling curses at the figures.

However, no matter how much Sky Dream Ice Silkworm cursed, not one of them paid him any attention.

"When will these days ever end? If this keeps up, I'm really going to be sucked dry."

"Heavens, please, save me already!"

"I really can't stand staying in this damn place for another day!"

At that moment, a tall, broad-shouldered white-haired middle-aged man in a dark red robe among the figures spoke in a deep, muffled voice.

"Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, just obediently let us absorb your origin energy."

"Besides, you can't escape anyway."

"Ahhh! You guys are bullying me too much! I'm the only million-year spirit beast on Douluo Continent, you know! Can't you show me a little respect?"

When Sky Dream Ice Silkworm saw someone respond, he immediately began yelling.

"Xiong Jun, there's no need to argue with him!"

Just as Xiong Jun was about to speak again, the tall blond middle-aged man at the front spoke calmly. An overbearing majesty, as if he ruled the world and stood above all, radiated from him.

He was Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, foremost among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts of Star Dou Forest.

Seeing Di Tian speak, Xiong Jun pursed his lips, but obediently fell silent and continued absorbing Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's energy.

When Sky Dream Ice Silkworm saw that no one answered him, leaving him without even someone to trade insults with, he became so furious that he began cursing again.

But at that moment, a silver rift suddenly appeared above Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

Surging spatial power poured out from the rift, unleashing a powerful suction force on Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

The figures all turned their gazes toward the silver Space Rift.

"This is bad! This Space Storm is going to suck Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in!"

Seeing Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's body flying toward the Space Rift, a man with an exceptionally bewitching appearance erupted with terrifying spiritual power, trying to stop Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

Di Tian waved his hand, sending a streak of black-gold light directly at the silver Space Rift in an attempt to seal it shut.

However, a violent Space Wind suddenly burst from within the rift, instantly slicing the black-gold light into countless particles.

"This Space Wind is actually so powerful!"

Di Tian's expression changed in shock.

One had to know that his strength was already close to godhood. Even a casual attack from him could kill a Title Douluo above rank ninety-five.

Yet he could not even disperse a single gust of wind from a Space Storm.

"Oh no, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!"

Di Tian's eyes narrowed. In his line of sight, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had already been sucked into the Space Storm.

He still wanted to act, but a cool voice suddenly sounded from underground.

"Di Tian, do not interfere any further in this matter!"

"Yes, Master!"