Fifty-Thousand-Year Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff

"Congratulations, Junior Wu. You successfully absorbed the thirty-thousand-year Dark Demon Evil God Tiger soul ring. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have dared to do it," Chu Qingtian said with a chuckle.

"I was just lucky! I'm still far inferior to Senior Brother and Senior Sister," Wu Xuan said with a slight smile.

"Junior Wu, you're too modest. I don't think it'll be long before you surpass us," Chu Qingtian said helplessly with a smile.

Watching the two engage in mutual flattery, Wu Ming shoved Chu Qingtian aside.

"Junior Wu, don't be so modest. Your Martial Soul evolved into an extreme attribute—I'm already green with envy," Wu Ming said, extending her Jade Hand to pat Wu Xuan's shoulder. A somewhat gentle fake smile appeared on her face.

Remembering Wu Ming's brutal side from earlier, Wu Xuan's smile froze. With a light step, he sidestepped away from her.

"Hey! Junior, what are you hiding from? Tell your Senior Sister about your Fourth Soul Skill," Wu Ming teased Wu Xuan instead of getting angry.

"Alright, Ming'er, stop fooling around! Junior Wu, what Soul Skill did you obtain this time?" Zhang Lexuan stopped the mischievous Wu Ming and looked at Wu Xuan with a smile.

"Senior Disciple Sister, I call my Fourth Soul Skill Soul Scattering Wind!"

"Soul Scattering Wind?" The three of them stared at Wu Xuan in astonishment.

"It means exactly what it sounds like. If someone is hit by my Fourth Soul Skill, one-third of their Soul Power will instantly evaporate. For the following minute, using Soul Skills will consume five times the usual amount of Soul Power."

"What?"

"That's absurdly overpowered!"

"As expected of a Soul Skill bestowed by a Super Soul Beast like the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger." Xuan Zi cheerfully took a bite from the chicken leg in his hand, and his figure vanished before everyone's eyes.

"Senior Disciple Sister! It's not as strong as you think. I can only use this Soul Skill once a day right now. If I use it a second time, my body might not be able to handle it. Also, if the enemy possesses a Soul Core, this Soul Skill's power will be greatly reduced." Wu Xuan frowned as he sensed the information about his Fourth Soul Skill.

Zhang Lexuan helplessly pressed a hand to her forehead. "Junior Wu! Only powerhouses who have broken through to become Titled Douluo can condense a Soul Core. They need a Soul Core to defend against it. Your Fourth Soul Skill is already outrageously powerful."

"Exactly! If I had a Soul Skill like that, I'd be satisfied even if I could only use it once every few months. You're really taking your good fortune for granted." Wu Ming irritably poked Wu Xuan's forehead.

"Alright, we still need to continue searching for a suitable soul ring for Ming'er tomorrow. Everyone should get a good rest tonight," Zhang Lexuan said as she stepped forward.

"Yes, Senior Disciple Sister."

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In the early morning, water mist filled the Star Dou Great Forest. The morning dew was heavy, but it also made the aura of life even richer.

After everyone briefly ate some dry rations, they continued searching laterally through the interior of the Mixed Zone under Zhang Lexuan's lead.

Wu Ming had actually long since planned what kind of soul beast she wanted for her next soul ring. However, things did not go as hoped. Despite everyone's careful search, three full days passed without them finding a soul beast of a suitable age.

Thus, after discussing it, they decided not to waste any more time in the Mixed Zone and changed course for the Core Zone.

Although the Core Zone was dangerous, they were more likely to encounter a soul beast suitable for Wu Ming there.

As they ventured deeper, the vegetation grew denser and the paths became increasingly rugged. Everyone knew they were about to enter the Core Zone.

Zhang Lexuan looked up at the sky. It was already nearing noon. After pondering for a moment, she said, "Everyone, get ready. We're about to enter the Core Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, the most dangerous region of the forest. Be extremely careful from here on."

"Yes!"

After resting, everyone continued deeper. In less than a thousand meters, the surrounding vegetation had clearly become taller and sturdier. Between some towering ancient trees, the dense canopy even made the area feel somewhat dim.

The aura of life in the air was far beyond anything the Mixed Zone could compare to. If one could cultivate here for a long time, it would provide an enormous boost to any soul master.

Although they occasionally encountered soul beasts along the way, Wu Xuan had specifically checked them all and found them lacking in aggression. Thus, they did not encounter much trouble.

Just then, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's somewhat ill-intentioned voice suddenly rang out. "Little Wu Xuan, I found a soul beast that's especially suitable for that little girl. Want me to show you the way?"

"Sure! Sure! Lead the way quickly. The sooner we finish, the better," Wu Xuan replied with a nod.

"Alright!" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said excitedly.

"Scarlet King, you damned bastard! You tormented me so miserably before. Today's revenge will just be the interest. I hope you can bear the revenge to come. Wahaha!" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said smugly.

Then, under Wu Xuan's deliberate guidance, a massive soul beast soon entered everyone's sight.

It was over five meters long, immensely muscular, and somewhat lion-like. However, it had three identical enormous heads. Each head was over a meter in diameter, and its terrifying canine teeth gleamed with a crimson-golden radiance.

"Is that a Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff?" Chu Qingtian exclaimed despite himself.

"Judging by its size, this Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff should have around fifty thousand years of cultivation. Ming'er, your luck has arrived." Zhang Lexuan rubbed Wu Ming's head and smiled.

"Hehe! Senior Disciple Sister, help me. I'll choose it for my Seventh Soul Ring." Wu Ming said excitedly.

"Alright! Stand guard for me in a moment," Zhang Lexuan ordered.

"Alright." Wu Xuan and the other two nodded in unison.

Soul beasts had sharp senses. Just as everyone slowly approached, the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff's three napping heads abruptly lifted.

"Not good! It spotted us." Wu Xuan's expression darkened slightly.

As a first-tier Super Soul Beast, once the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff reached fifty thousand years of cultivation, it possessed intelligence no inferior to that of humans. It was far beyond ordinary soul beasts.

The instant Zhang Lexuan and the others approached, its keen perception detected the immense threat they posed.

Its Innate Soul Skill activated. In an instant, red light burst from the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff's massive body. Centered around it, the air within a radius of over a hundred meters twisted completely. The ground beneath it cracked under the intense heat.

A thunderous shockwave roared from its three enormous heads.

Worthy of being a Super Soul Beast, the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff unleashed its powerful attack the instant Wu Xuan and the others noticed it. At that moment, it was still six or seven hundred meters away from them.

As Shrek students, everyone recognized the attack the instant the shockwave came crashing toward them. It was the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff clan's Innate Soul Skill, Hell Roar.

The most terrifying part of this Soul Skill was not its incomparably scorching heatwave, but the dreadful shockwaves within it that could stun enemies.

Once an opponent's Spiritual Power failed to withstand it, the next thing awaiting them would be the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff's terrifying flames, nearly as powerful as Extreme Fire.

A violent wave of dizziness struck him. Just as Wu Xuan was about to lose consciousness, a trace of coolness instantly flooded his mind. His First Soul Skill's passive protection activated.

Wu Xuan suddenly came to his senses. At that moment, aside from Senior Disciple Sister Zhang Lexuan, who was still holding on, Wu Ming and Chu Qingtian had both fallen into a daze.

Several hundred meters away, the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff's three enormous heads suddenly lifted, and a towering heatwave swept toward the four of them.

The flames were so hot that they burned the flowers, grass, and trees in their path into ash.

Zhang Lexuan could certainly have escaped the affected area, but she did not dodge. A bright moon appeared and blocked the attack.

The lingering shockwaves, combined with the incomparably scorching pillar of fire spewed by the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, made even Zhang Lexuan struggle to hold on. Her body began to sway.

Just as Xuan Zi could no longer restrain himself from intervening, Wu Xuan's clear voice suddenly rang out.

"First Soul Skill, Spirit Gathering Wind!"

A cool breeze instantly spread from around Wu Xuan. Wherever it passed, the dizziness caused by the Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff's Hell Roar vanished at once.