Dark Demon Evil God Tiger

The moment the three gathered, Wu Ming could barely contain herself as she voiced the question in her heart. "Junior Wu, is your First Soul Skill a support-type amplification skill?"

Wu Xuan smiled and did not hide anything, explaining the two effects of his First Soul Skill. After all, he would be entering the Inner Court in the future, so building good relationships with the senior students there beforehand was not a bad idea.

"Water, ice, fire, lightning, wind—an increase of ten percent to the five basic elemental attributes? And it can remove all negative mental states? Junior Wu, is this really your First Soul Skill?" Wu Ming's pretty face was filled with disbelief.

Chu Qingtian could not help nodding repeatedly as well.

Seeing Wu Ming's lively, bouncy demeanor now, the corner of Wu Xuan's mouth twitched slightly. Had this senior sister studied face-changing?

After hearing Wu Xuan's introduction to his First Soul Skill, Zhang Lexuan's autumn-water-like eyes shone with interest as she looked at him. "Junior Wu, may I ask you a question?"

"Of course!" Wu Xuan came back to his senses and replied.

Zhang Lexuan pondered for a moment. "Junior Wu, can your First Soul Skill remove the negative mental effects brought about by a martial soul?"

"This... well... I can't be sure. We'll have to try it first." Wu Xuan scratched his head uncertainly.

"Then we'll talk about it after we return to the academy." Zhang Lexuan smiled.

As everyone chatted, time passed quickly.

The Ink Leopard truly deserved to be called a top-tier soul beast. Chu Qingtian spent nearly four hours absorbing it completely.

When two yellow, two purple, and two black soul rings rose around him, Chu Qingtian also drew all the Soul Power fluctuations around his body back into himself.

After Chu Qingtian happily introduced his soul skill, Zhang Lexuan began planning the next part of their journey. "All right! Junior Chu has successfully broken through. Next, we need to find suitable soul rings for Junior Wu and Ming'er. Everyone, rest for a while and have something to eat. Then we'll prepare to set off!"

"Yes!"

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However, their luck was not as good afterward. For two or three days straight, they failed to find any suitable soul beasts.

Night gradually deepened. The four sat around together, making do with a simple dinner.

Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly as she looked at the somewhat absent-minded Wu Xuan. "Junior Wu, have you gotten a little anxious because we haven't encountered a suitable soul beast?"

"Senior Disciple Sister saw right through me, haha!" Wu Xuan tensed up, then put on a foolish grin. In truth, he had been guiding everyone in circles for the past two days. His real goal was to let Tian Meng find the whereabouts of that Dark Demon Evil God Tiger from before.

Moreover, at dusk that afternoon, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had sent word that he had successfully found traces of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. Now, Tian Meng and the Ice Empress were trying to lure it over to its death.

"Hunting soul beasts depends quite a bit on luck. Of course, I'm not saying this to dampen your enthusiasm. What you need to do now is rest well and preserve your strength. After all, we're on the edge of the Core Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest. You must not let your guard down." Zhang Lexuan warned.

Hearing that, the tension in Wu Xuan's expression immediately eased, though he still replied with a smile. "I understand, Senior Disciple Sister."

"Sister Lexuan, don't be so serious! Junior Wu is only twelve. Isn't it normal for him to have a bit of youthful spirit?" Wu Ming said with a smile.

"You really are..." Zhang Lexuan smiled helplessly.

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing...

Roar! A deafening tiger's roar rang out in the distance, rolling like muffled thunder and sending violent ripples through the air.

Zhang Lexuan and the other two immediately changed expressions and went on alert.

Wu Xuan's eyes, however, were filled with fury mixed with excitement. He gritted his teeth inwardly. It's here! That damned beast.

"Little Wu Xuan! I lured that thing over. It scared the life out of me." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm spoke word by word in Wu Xuan's Sea of Consciousness, seeming thoroughly frightened.

"Thank you!" Wu Xuan clenched his fists tightly and stared fixedly in the direction of the roar.

Very soon, a black figure appeared before them. It was a massive black tiger, its entire body pure black without a trace of another color. Its red eyes were filled with a sinister aura. It was over six meters long, with bulging muscles all over its body, and likely weighed more than a thousand kilograms. The king character on its forehead was black as well, but unlike the black of its fur, it was a murky black like mist.

Most peculiar was its tail. Compared to ordinary tiger-type soul beasts, its tail was much longer and stood upright. It consisted of countless bony segments, and at its very tip was a massive barbed hook that gleamed with a cold, eerie light.

Legend had it that an evil god had descended upon a white tiger, causing it to mutate. The white tiger's original Light Attribute became a dark attribute, and it grew black wings symbolizing corruption, along with an Evil God Hook like a scorpion's tail.

At the sight of this soul beast, the hairs all over the bodies of the other three stood on end, with the exception of Wu Xuan. A Dark Demon Evil God Tiger with more than ten thousand years of cultivation was no weaker than an ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger possessed an extremely tyrannical nature. It did not grow through cultivation, because cultivating on its own was exceptionally difficult for it. Only by devouring the flesh, blood, and Soul Power of other soul beasts or human soul masters could it rapidly increase its strength. Thus, once humans encountered a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, it was destined to be a fight to the death.

"This Dark Demon Evil God Tiger has at least thirty thousand years of cultivation. Ming'er, cover me! Qingtian, make sure you protect Junior Wu." Zhang Lexuan's voice lowered slightly. As soon as she finished speaking, a Crescent Moon lit up behind her. It was as if the crescent moon hung from the treetops. The instant it appeared, it illuminated everything around them.

"Yes!" everyone answered in unison.

The next moment, two yellow, two purple, three black, and one red—eight soul rings slowly rose from beneath Senior Disciple Sister Zhang Lexuan's feet. When the dazzling red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring appeared around her, an invisible pressure bore down upon the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger from all directions.

Sensing the aura unique to a Soul Douluo and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring from Zhang Lexuan, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was not frightened. Instead, it became even more excited. Waves of powerful killing intent surged forth, nearly canceling out the pressure Zhang Lexuan emitted.

The instant Zhang Lexuan's First Soul Ring lit up, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger moved. Completely unlike its earlier slow and steady manner, the moment it moved, everyone felt a foul wind rush at them. The surrounding air churned violently as fierce winds swept through the area.

First Soul Skill, Moonlight!

The Crescent Moon in the sky shone, and a beam of moonlight fell upon Zhang Lexuan, enveloping her entire body in radiance.

Third Soul Skill, Moon Radiance!

Immediately afterward, Zhang Lexuan's Third Soul Ring lit up as well.

Another beam of moonlight shone down from the Crescent Moon, striking the charging Dark Demon Evil God Tiger with perfect accuracy.

Amid a violent boom, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's enormous body staggered, nearly falling over.

The moon martial soul itself possessed a portion of the Light Attribute, and Zhang Lexuan's Third Soul Skill was a locking attack that happened to counter the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's proud speed.

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger let out a pained roar. Its fierce pouncing motion came to an abrupt stop in midair, and its massive body instantly landed on the ground in complete defiance of gravity.

Fourth Soul Skill, Moonray!

Zhang Lexuan's eyes turned icy. She brought her hands together before her chest, and her Fourth Soul Ring lit up. The Crescent Moon in the air suddenly descended and appeared behind Zhang Lexuan. The crescent moon's radiance flared brightly as beam after beam of moonlight poured down, attacking the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger accelerated again. Enduring the bombardment of Moonray, it pounced at Zhang Lexuan once more, its two tiger claws already raised. Its movements were so fast that they were breathtaking.

First Soul Skill, Spirit Lock!

A brilliant silver spear had already appeared in Wu Xuan's hand. The inky-black First Soul Ring around the spear lit up, and an ethereal ray shot from its diamond-shaped crystal, locking onto the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

First Soul Skill, Soul Blast!

The Soul Breaking Spear hummed. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which had been charging forward while enduring Moonray's bombardment, suddenly stiffened and toppled headfirst toward the ground.

"T-This is another martial soul. Junior Wu has Twin Martial Souls!" Chu Qingtian, who had released his martial soul and remained vigilant at all times, stared at the brilliant silver spear in Wu Xuan's hand with a face full of shock.

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