Di Tian did not stop Rui Beast either; he was simply curious about Lin's presence.
Anyone who could make Rui Beast act this way was certainly no ordinary person.
Perhaps the hope of their soul beast clan lay within him.
Di Tian considered many things at once. Someone who could make Rui Beast happy, and who had a method of becoming a Soul Body, no matter how he looked at it, would benefit the soul beasts.
Could this little fellow be the hope of their soul beast clan?
Lin did not know what Di Tian was thinking, nor did he care. As long as he himself was not in danger, that was enough.
Lin looked at Di Tian. "Ice Emperor, you should tell him. You're both soul beasts, so your words will be more convincing."
Ice Emperor met Di Tian's gaze and began explaining everything to him. Di Tian listened intently.
The more he listened, the more he felt that this method of becoming a Soul Body would benefit the soul beasts. They would not need to slaughter soul beasts, and they could still coexist peacefully with humans.
After Ice Emperor finished, Lin spoke up. "Di Tian, I know you want to spread this method, but I don't have that ability right now."
"When I do have the ability, I will definitely spread this method."
Di Tian sized Lin up carefully. With only the Soul Power of a twenty-something rank, how could he possess the bearing of a Soul Master? It was rather strange.
Di Tian did not pry further. Everyone had their own secrets, and the fact that Lin could make such a promise was already beyond his expectations.
"Little fellow, since Red King said you are Rui Beast's friend, and Rui Beast has acknowledged you, it would not be appropriate for me to say much more."
"I hope you can fulfill what you promised, and I also hope that in the near future, your method of becoming a Soul Body can spread across the continent."
Di Tian nodded at Lin. In Di Tian's eyes, Lin was someone worthy of Rui Beast's acknowledgment, perhaps even the hope of the soul beasts.
He did not mind showing goodwill toward Lin.
After speaking, Di Tian nodded to Red King. Red King pulled out a dragon-type soul beast that was around two thousand years old.
"Little fellow, show us your method of becoming a Soul Body."
Di Tian's gaze fell upon Lin. Lin looked at the soul beast, and a flicker of fire rose in his eyes. A two-thousand-year-old one was too easy.
"Di Tian, can you let it make a contract with me? It will be easier with the guidance of the soul beast."
Lin said.
Di Tian nodded and instructed the soul beast.
The next moment, the soul beast obediently formed a contract with Lin.
Ice Emperor also quickly began assisting. Before Di Tian's attentive gaze, the soul beast transformed into a Soul Body and entered Lin's Soul Sea.
Lin began refining the two-thousand-year-old soul beast's Soul Power, absorbing and cultivating at the same time.
After half a day passed, Lin finally awoke from cultivation.
A black soul ring floated up from beneath his feet.
Lin snapped his fingers, and a black dragon emerged from the black soul ring.
The black giant dragon glanced cautiously at Di Tian before immediately shrinking and settling beside Lin.
Ice Emperor sat directly on its back. "Little guy, this mount isn't bad. I like it."
"From now on, you'll be called Little Black."
Ice Emperor was delighted. She finally had a soul beast companion of her own. Not bad at all; later, she would take it to show off before Old Candle.
Di Tian watched seriously. It was true—the other party had not died, but transformed into a Soul Body.
"Ice Emperor, take good care of my clansman."
Di Tian nodded at Ice Emperor. He already knew her identity. Even a being as powerful as her was willing to follow Lin, and Rui Beast was willing to befriend him.
Perhaps this person really could change some things in the future.
"Little fellow, if you encounter something you cannot resolve in the future, you may come find Rui Beast."
After Di Tian spoke, he left, leaving Red King and Rui Beast behind.
Find Rui Beast? Heh heh, wasn't finding Rui Beast the same as finding you?
Rui Beast was only the name; in truth, it was Di Tian himself.
Lin also sensed the goodwill Di Tian had shown him and did not refuse. Having one more friend meant having another path.
His original goal of befriending Rui Beast had been achieved.
After chatting with Rui Beast for a while longer, Lin said his farewells.
"Soul Body, until we meet again. If you want to transform, wait until I return before doing so."
After speaking, Lin left the core region with Ice Emperor and Little Black.
Rui Beast took out an herb and began eating it. As she watched Lin's figure disappear into the forest, she turned and departed as well, with Red King following behind to protect her.
During both of his trips to the Star Dou Forest, Lin had returned with abundant gains. This time, he had even obtained a small soul beast army.
Lin's rank had also risen to level twenty-three. Part of the two-thousand-year soul ring's energy had been converted into experience, while the rest had been absorbed as Soul Power.
Ice Emperor had already taken Little Black into the ring to find Old Candle, leaving Lin alone to search for prey.
Hiss! Roar!
A snake's hiss and a tiger's roar entered Lin's ears.
Lin quietly moved closer and gently parted the grass before him. A tiger and a purple-striped venomous snake were locked in a confrontation.
"Ice Emperor, how old are these two little fellows?"
Lin asked toward his ring. He did not recognize these two soul beasts and could only seek Ice Emperor's help.
Ice Emperor emerged and glanced at them. "Five thousand six hundred years."
After saying that, Ice Emperor returned to the ring and ignored Lin.
Lin's gaze turned cold. Two five-thousand-year soul beasts? They would be perfect for testing just how strong he was.
"Second Soul Ring: Black Tiger's Pride!"
"First Soul Skill: Dark Descent!"
In an instant, Lin was enveloped by a black barrier. With the first Soul Skill's enhancement, his second Soul Ring increased his attack and defense.
Lin stepped forward, darkness descending as he pointed directly at the snake and tiger.
The two soul beasts saw their enemy and immediately exploded into action, the fierce tiger and venomous snake charging savagely toward Lin.
Lin twisted his body, and the Eight Spider Lances in his hand slashed down toward the tiger's back. Under the darkness, the tiger howled in pain.
The venomous snake violently flicked its tail, lashing it toward Lin and the tiger.
Lin gave a soft shout, leaned back, then quickly stepped forward and struck the snake with his palm.
The tiger reacted quickly. Rather than attacking the snake, it pounced on Lin instead, its sharp claw tearing toward Lin's back.
Just then, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, instantly suppressing the tiger and venomous snake until they could not move.
Lin's expression darkened. Someone was stealing his prey.
He looked around, but did not see anyone.
"Who is it? Come out!!"
Lin became alert. Old Candle in the ring also sensed that something was wrong, his voice entering Lin's ears. "Kid, be careful. The other party is a Soul Master."
As soon as he spoke, the aura around Lin grew even stronger. The next moment, a terrifying yet cold radiance descended.
"You are a Soul Master?" (P.S.: It has already been corrected. Thank you to all the readers for pointing it out; this little author forgot for a moment.)
Before the person arrived, her voice came first.
A clear, cool female voice entered Lin's ears. He looked around, yet still could not see who the other party was.
Suddenly, a graceful figure walked out from behind a large tree.
The woman was gentle and beautiful, giving off a cool yet not entirely unapproachable feeling.
"You say I'm a Soul Master, so you must be Shi Luo Ke's, then?"
Lin was not vague either and directly responded.
"What do you mean by that?"
The woman was puzzled. How had he determined she was from Shi Luo Ke based on a single sentence?
"Heh, if you are not a Soul Master, then what do you mean?"
"Anyone who says so, without a doubt, must be a Soul Master. Other than Shi Luo Ke, who else would have such audacity?"
Lin answered coldly.
To this day, those who believed dark attributes belonged to Soul Masters were, aside from Shi Luo Ke, practically no one else.
The woman froze. She had not expected Lin to speak so sharply.
Shi Luo Ke's reputation was truly terrible.
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