Zhou Mingxing's Fourth Soul Ring

This time, a Soul Emperor-level teacher accompanied them as well, so that after Zhou Mingxing obtained his Soul Ring, the teacher could escort him back to the academy.

All that could be said was that Senior Sister really knew how to make arrangements and had a head for handling things.

"His situation is different from yours. The soul beast we need to hunt this time is at the ten-thousand-year level, so you won't be much help if you stay here," Zhang Lexuan explained to Zhou Mingxing.

"Yeah, you should head back first. I'll come find you after I obtain my Soul Ring," Lin Chen added.

Zhou Mingxing nodded and replied, "All right."

As for the teacher, he naturally had no objections. After all, Zhang Lexuan's status spoke for itself.

The four of them traveled onward and had already reached the area inhabited by millennium soul beasts.

"Man, soul beasts really aren't easy to find." Lin Chen stretched lazily. They had been searching for three straight days, and what was the result? Not even a fart.

"Be patient. Obtaining a Soul Ring was never an easy task," Zhang Lexuan said irritably.

The four of them resumed their search through the Star Dou Great Forest.

Before long, a massive footprint caught their attention.

"This should be the footprint of a Scaled Beast. We'll need to see it before we can determine its exact age," the teacher leading the group said.

Zhang Lexuan nodded. "All right. Let's follow the footprints first and see if we can find it."

Everyone nodded and began following the trail.

After following the footprints for ten minutes, they became increasingly dense. Zhang Lexuan guessed that the Scaled Beast was nearby, so she activated her Spiritual Power senses.

Sure enough, under the perception of Zhang Lexuan's Title Douluo-level Spiritual Power, she discovered a Scaled Beast feeding on its prey not far ahead.

Yes, Zhang Lexuan had already broken through to the Title Douluo realm. When Lin Chen had first met her, she had already been a Soul Douluo, though she had yet to obtain her Soul Ring. Now, nearly ten years had passed. Zhang Lexuan had long since reached level 89 and was stuck at the bottleneck, only one final step away from becoming a Title Douluo.

The Narcissus Jade Bone Lin Chen had given her had naturally helped her break through to Title Douluo, though she still had yet to obtain her Soul Ring.

Still, this was quite a bit earlier than in the original story, wasn't it?

"The Scaled Beast is ahead at three o'clock," Zhang Lexuan said, implicitly telling everyone to prepare for battle.

"Let me handle it!" Lin Chen said excitedly.

With that, he gripped the Seven Kill Sword and charged out. He had been wanting to train his actual combat ability anyway.

Other than advancement assessments, Lin Chen had barely moved around these past two years. How could he let such a perfect opportunity slip away?

He rushed behind the Scaled Beast and brought his sword down before it could react.

Blood immediately poured from the Scaled Beast's back, and the beast itself let out a miserable roar.

After absorbing the Nine Leaf Sword Grass Soul Ring, the attribute enhancement from the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, combined with the Seven Kill Sword's own characteristics, had raised its attack power to a level comparable to the peak of a Soul King. With Soul Skill enhancements, it could even threaten a Soul Saint. If he detonated all his Soul Rings, the boost from the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring would allow him to unleash an attack comparable to that of an ordinary Soul Douluo. Of course, Lin Chen would not do that, since it was no different from courting death.

Back when he only had two or three Soul Rings, Lin Chen could barely withstand the energy of Hundred Year Soul Rings and Millennium Soul Rings. But he could not endure the energy of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Lin Chen would never consider detonating his Fourth Soul Ring.

Seeing the wounded Scaled Beast, Lin Chen did not hesitate and charged at it again with the Seven Kill Sword in hand.

Strike while the iron was hot; the second effort waned, and the third was spent!

The Scaled Beast could no longer care about the pain. It whipped its tail straight at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen remained calm, channeling Sword Qi to form a Sword Shield for defense.

On the surface, Lin Chen was sent flying by the Scaled Beast's tail and crashed into a huge boulder. In truth, his injuries were not serious.

The Scaled Beast stared at Lin Chen menacingly, but it did not flee.

Millennium soul beasts had already developed a certain degree of intelligence. This Scaled Beast knew very well that when it came to speed, there were probably few creatures in the entire Star Dou Great Forest slower than it. Thus, it never fled from battle. It either lived or died.

Lin Chen blasted the boulder apart, climbed to his feet, and looked at the Scaled Beast. There was no anger in his eyes, only excitement and fighting spirit.

His Second Soul Skill enhanced his body, causing Lin Chen's aura to surge as he charged at the Scaled Beast once more.

He slashed out with his sword, only to be met by the Scaled Beast's paw.

The Scaled Beast excelled most at close-quarters combat, and its defenses could be considered outstanding.

Unfortunately, that was only among those of the same level.

The Seven Kill Sword's attack power had long surpassed anything a Soul Ancestor could compare to. Now, if Lin Chen wanted it, the title of strongest attacker in the Outer Court would be his alone.

Beibei's attacks were a joke before him.

The Scaled Beast's paw was instantly sliced in half and fell to the ground. Having suddenly lost its balance, its entire body toppled over as well.

Taking advantage of the gap in the Scaled Beast's defenses, Lin Chen stepped through Lingbo Weibu and used the Seven Kill Sword to sever the tendons in all four of its limbs, leaving it unable to move properly. Then he called Zhou Mingxing over.

"It's taken care of. Mingxing, kill it. The Soul Ring will be yours," Lin Chen said to Zhou Mingxing.

Zhou Mingxing did not hesitate. With one swift stroke, he ended the Scaled Beast's life, then sat cross-legged on the ground to absorb the Soul Ring.

"Not bad," Zhang Lexuan said to Lin Chen.

"You flatter me, Vice Dean," Lin Chen said modestly. After all, there was still a teacher present, and Lin Chen did not want him to think that he and Zhang Lexuan were close. That might leave something for others to use against them.

Though Zhang Lexuan and Lin Chen had not done anything shady.

About two hours later, Zhou Mingxing, who had been sitting on the ground, finally finished absorbing the Soul Ring. His Soul Power had reached level 41.

"Mingxing, since you've finished absorbing the Soul Ring, you should head back first. Lin Chen and I are going deeper in," Zhang Lexuan said.

Zhou Mingxing nodded and left with the teacher.

"Let's go." Zhang Lexuan waved at Lin Chen.

He hurriedly followed her.

"Do you have any ideas for this Fifth Soul Ring?" Zhang Lexuan asked.

"Sister Lexuan, I want a wide-area offensive Soul Skill," Lin Chen answered. Yes, that was right—Myriad Swords Returning to Origin.

"Let's look around first. Soul beasts like that aren't easy to find."

Lin Chen followed Zhang Lexuan deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest. They searched for a full day and night, and naturally came up empty-handed... no, they found absolutely nothing.

"Lin Chen, three li west of here, there is a Sacred Soul Grass that can help me restore my divine soul. If possible, go retrieve it for me." Qian Renxue's voice suddenly surfaced within the Sea of Consciousness.

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Lin Chen pointed west and said to Zhang Lexuan, "Sister Lexuan, let's check that direction."

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