Such a Young Soul Douluo

Dai Mubai swiftly used his tiger claws to clear an open space of nearly a hundred square meters.

Everyone sat down against the trees to rest for the time being.

They were still on the outskirts.

High-level Soul Beasts were rarely seen here. The deeper they went, the more dangerous it would become, so they needed to keep themselves in good condition.

Xiao Wu leaned against Tang Lin's shoulder. She had been excited when they first entered the forest, but after encountering a Soul Beast for the first time, she had become listless.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"

"Are you feeling unwell?"

Xiao Wu shook her head without saying anything.

Tang Lin gently stroked Xiao Wu's back and did not ask further. Naturally, she understood.

It was because of the Titan Giant Ape.

Just as everyone had rested for around half an hour, Tang San and Zhao Wuji suddenly turned their gazes toward the same direction.

At once, everyone swiftly released their Martial Souls, protecting Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Tang Lin in the center.

Tang Lin knew clearly that the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent had arrived.

Not only because she knew the story, but also because of the reports from the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.

"Zhu Zhuqing, see what it is."

Zhao Wuji gave the order in a deep voice.

Without a word, Zhu Zhuqing climbed the tree trunk as swiftly as a cat and relayed what she saw.

Cats were not only agile; their eyesight was also exceptionally good.

"It seems to be a flying snake, but it can't fly very high. It can only move forward about three meters above the ground."

"There's a fleshy crown on its head, and it looks even bigger than its head. It's blood-red."

"Its tail is rather distinctive, shaped like a fan."

"Its wings are pale red, roughly six to eight meters long."

"It's heading in our direction very quickly, but it seems to have trouble maintaining its balance."

Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up when he heard her words.

"A Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent."

"That's quite a rare Soul Beast. The fleshy crown atop its head has many marvelous uses."

"It isn't suitable for Tang Lin, but it's perfect for Oscar."

"You brat, you're in luck."

"The only question is how many years it has cultivated for."

"Keep watching. Report to me immediately if anything changes."

Tang San made a quick estimate in his heart before giving his judgment.

"This is a Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. Its pale red wings are the sign that it has evolved for a thousand years."

"Judging by its length, six to eight meters, its cultivation should be between thirteen hundred and eighteen hundred years."

"Oscar, it's exactly right for you."

"You should be able to obtain a Soul Skill that enhances speed."

Hearing Tang San say that, an unusual gleam flashed in Oscar's Peach Blossom Eyes.

"Xiao San, you know so much!"

"You're practically an encyclopedia!"

"That's amazing!"

The others also looked at Tang San in admiration, drawing all attention toward him.

Tang San chuckled.

"It's only because I have a good teacher."

He had learned all of this from his teacher.

"It's here!"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly called out a warning.

Her body dove down from the air, charging straight at the Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Her sharp claws and First Soul Ring lit up at the same time, First Soul Skill, Hell Stab.

Screech!

A rapid series of sounds rang out from the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body. Though it was not an especially powerful soul beast, it was still at the thousand-year level, and its scales possessed considerable defensive strength.

The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was startled.

Its head tilted as it suddenly opened its mouth and sprayed a cloud of dense, seven-colored mist at Zhu Zhuqing.

At the same time, the bright red Fleshy Crown atop its head lit up, and its speed, which had just been slowed for an instant, increased once more.

The crest could store energy, and by using that stored energy, it could boost its speed again.

"Watch out!"

Seeing this, Dai Mubai shouted anxiously.

"It's not poisonous, just disorienting!"

Tang San swiftly warned them.

The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent flicked its body and swiftly darted off in another direction.

"Still trying to run?"

There was a faintly mocking note in Zhao Wuji's voice.

The third Soul Ring on his body flashed.

"Third Soul Skill, Gravity Amplification!"

The Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body suddenly stiffened. Its speed dropped sharply, and its entire body fell toward the ground.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Location Tracking!"

"Fifth Soul Skill, Gravity Compression!"

The Fourth Soul Ring flew out and swiftly encircled the Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Zhao Wuji's body suddenly leaped into the air. When he landed again, he had already followed the Fourth Soul Ring to the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's side.

Gravity Compression activated at the same time.

Zhao Wuji raised both hands, and Gravity Compression pinned the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to the ground, leaving it unable to move.

Before him, a mere Thousand Year Soul Beast was nothing more than a toy.

No matter how slippery the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was, it had no room left to maneuver before Zhao Wuji's overwhelming Soul Power.

If Zhao Wuji wished, a forceful use of Gravity Compression could crush the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent into pulp.

Zhao Wuji stretched out his Bear Paw and grabbed the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent by the head.

He lifted his other hand and flicked its Fleshy Crown. The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's head spun, and it lost consciousness.

"We caught it!"

"We caught it!"

Oscar shouted excitedly, rushing toward Zhao Wuji in two quick strides.

Zhao Wuji pulled a short blade from his waist and handed it to Oscar.

"Don't let this drag on. Do it. Pierce it here, beneath its Fleshy Crown, and you'll puncture its brain. This Soul Ring will be yours."

Just as Oscar gripped the dagger and prepared to strike, a hoarse voice sounded from the side.

Immediately afterward, the figure of a Maiden swiftly leaped out from the grass.

She looked only one or two years older than the others, about the same age as Dai Mubai.

But astonishingly, eight Soul Rings surrounded her!

Four yellow, two purple, and two black.

"So young!"

"A Soul Douluo!"

Zhao Wuji immediately felt a chill run down his back. Such a young Soul Douluo—who knew how many years this old monster had lived?

Tang Lin tried to direct the system's target onto that Soul Douluo.

But the system swiftly bounced it away again.

The other party's strength was nowhere near Zhao Wuji's.

"What's going on?"

Then an Old Woman emerged from the grass as well.

Six of those Soul Rings belonged to her.

Only then did Tang Lin finally realize.

Snake Dowager Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran.

That display just now had truly bluffed them.

Zhao Wuji and the others had been trembling with fear, but now they were instantly relieved.

Just a mere Soul Emperor.

Chao Tianxiang had not been worried when she hurried over. She had only shouted to stop them after hearing what Zhao Wuji said to Oscar.

But when she drew close and saw Zhao Wuji's Seven Soul Rings, her heart immediately sank.

A Soul Sage had actually appeared in the outskirts of Star Dou Forest!

Her old man was not here either.

It seemed they would not be getting the better end of this today.