Powerful Bamboo

Notting Academy had many students, and they came to Soul Hunting Forest countless times, so Headmaster Zhao Chong had long grown accustomed to it.

Today, Headmaster Zhao Chong wore a black robe and looked spirited, carrying an extraordinary air about him.

The aura of a Level 38 Soul Elder radiated from him. In Soul Hunting Forest, he could be considered a boss of no small consequence.

Several middle-aged men surrounded Headmaster Zhao Chong. They were all teachers from Notting Academy.

Their auras were somewhat weaker, but they were all above Level 30.

This time, Qin He was not the only one heading to Soul Hunting Forest to hunt Soul Beasts.

Xiao Chenyu's Soul Power had already reached Level 20. As long as he obtained a Soul Ring, he could become a Level 21 Great Soul Master and officially graduate.

At the same time, several lower-grade students from Notting Academy were also preparing to obtain their first Soul Rings.

"Students, although Soul Hunting Forest is a forest maintained by the state, it is also full of danger!"

"Soul Beasts are not so easily hunted. Some Soul Beasts are naturally powerful; even if they have not cultivated for long, they still possess formidable attack power."

In the clearing, Zhao Chong's booming voice rang in everyone's ears, his tone stern.

"Even with my protection, casualties still occur every year during Soul Beast hunts!"

"Independent Soul Masters who have not joined an academy often need to form teams to hunt Soul Beasts, and even then, they may not succeed!"

"Do not let your guard down. Do you understand?"

Zhao Chong's sharp gaze swept over the crowd.

At the back of the group, Qin He looked sleepy, as though his mind had wandered far away.

The sight made Zhao Chong shake his head.

"Move out!"

The group from Notting Academy set off for Soul Hunting Forest in grand procession.

As they advanced deeper into Soul Hunting Forest, the canopy of trees seemed to make the sky darken in an instant.

Yet the forest was far from tranquil. Insect chirps, bird calls, and even the roars of wild beasts rose and fell one after another.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle!"

The sound of swaying branches continued without end, creating an ominous atmosphere.

"This is a ten-year Solitary Bamboo, also a Soul Beast—a plant-type Soul Beast!"

"Solitary Bamboo is naturally tough. Its offensive power is not particularly strong, but its defense is quite good. Plant-type Soul Masters can choose it as their first Soul Ring!"

Zhao Chong glanced over the students and said calmly,

"Do not underestimate this ten-year Solitary Bamboo. Although it is the lowest-grade Soul Beast, with just your strength, I am afraid you cannot even break through its defense!"

Notting Academy was a junior academy.

For most of Notting Academy's students, this trip to Soul Hunting Forest was their first time leaving home. Every one of them looked curious.

If Zhao Chong had not sternly warned them before setting out, most of them would have completely let themselves loose by now!

"Headmaster, aren't you exaggerating a little? It is only a ten-year Soul Beast. How hard could it be to kill?"

Xiao Chenyu spoke carelessly.

Xiao Chenyu was the oldest among these students. At thirteen years old and Level 20, he was also the strongest aside from Qin He.

He followed behind Qin He and occasionally glanced at him, only to find that Boss Qin He looked absent-minded and even yawned.

Boss must have some profound reason for acting this way!

During this Soul Beast hunt, Boss has seemed uninterested from beginning to end. These Soul Beasts must pose no pressure at all to him, and they do not look very impressive either!

Boss Qin does not care to show off like this, so he is giving me the chance. I need to perform well!

If I punch this Solitary Bamboo Soul Beast to death, won't I, Xiao Chenyu, become famous too? I might even win the admiration of countless female fans at Notting Academy!

The more Xiao Chenyu thought about it, the more he nearly drooled.

"You do not believe me? Heh, then go ahead and try!"

Zhao Chong smiled faintly and gave Qin He's direction a meaningful glance.

Kid, you are talented and impressive, but that look like you are about to fall asleep at any moment has truly angered me!

Qin He, just wait. I refuse to believe I cannot teach you a lesson!

Although you defeated Spirit Hall's Golden Generation among your peers, and even fought above your level, Soul Beasts were different from humans!

The bodies of Soul Beasts were far more exaggerated and terrifying than those of humans!

It was time to make you suffer a little!

"Why are you looking at me?"

Feeling Headmaster Zhao Chong's gaze, Qin He was rather baffled.

Was Soul Hunting Forest dangerous?

For ordinary Soul Masters, it was indeed extremely dangerous.

But Qin He was a Level 1000 powerhouse. No matter how strong the Soul Beasts here were, he could basically one-shot them with a single punch!

Take this ten-year Solitary Bamboo, for example. Qin He could snap this kind of Soul Beast with a single breath!

There was truly no sense of accomplishment in killing a bamboo Soul Beast.

That was precisely why Qin He looked so absent-minded that he was nearly falling asleep as he walked!

"I'll go first! Me first!"

With Headmaster Zhao Chong's permission, the other Notting Academy students were all eager to give it a try!

Cloud Dispelling Palm!

Wind God Leg!

God-Tier Martial Soul: Supreme War Wolf, possess me! Go!

The other students each unleashed their ultimate moves, punching and kicking the Solitary Bamboo before them!

Not far away, Headmaster Zhao Chong and several Notting Academy teachers wore faint smiles, with a trace of mockery seemingly hidden in them.

Before long, several lower-grade students had exhausted their Soul Power. They stood beside the Solitary Bamboo, panting heavily and staring at the tall bamboo with despair written all over their faces!

"I'll do it!"

Xiao Chenyu surged forward fiercely, and the phantom of a lone wolf condensed behind him!

First Soul Skill! Lone Wolf Sonic Burst!

With an angry roar, Xiao Chenyu shot forward like lightning. A faint azure Soul Power enveloped his fist as he slammed it viciously into the bamboo!

"Ahhh! It hurts!"

The next moment, Xiao Chenyu's face twisted as he frantically shook his right hand, hopping and jumping like a monkey struck in its weak spot!

"This is a ten-year Soul Beast?"

"This bamboo is cheating!"

The wind sighed bleakly, and bamboo leaves drifted through the air. The Solitary Bamboo before them stood firm, utterly unmoved.

As it swayed in the wind, the rustling of its leaves seemed to mock the young Soul Masters before it.

"Hahaha, Xiao Chenyu, how does that feel now?"

At the side, Headmaster Zhao Chong laughed without the slightest decorum.

"Next, I will explain the traits and weaknesses of this ten-year Solitary Bamboo. Those who want to use this Solitary Bamboo as their Soul Ring must listen carefully..."