Ye Chen's words left Grandmaster rooted to the spot.
With his abilities, dealing with a three-hundred-year spirit beast was not a problem. But against a Thousand Year spirit beast, he had no way to fight it and could only flee for his life.
Three-Eyed Magic Toad looked at Grandmaster with aggrieved eyes.
What kind of existence was a Thousand Year spirit beast?
Their cultivation was formidable and their strength terrifying. Every Thousand Year spirit beast was an overlord within the Soul Hunting Forest, and none of them could be slain easily.
"I can't do it."
"Little Chen, do you know that even a Soul Elder might not be able to defeat a Thousand Year spirit beast? And what do you need a Thousand Year spirit beast for?" Grandmaster looked at Ye Chen.
"Brother, you don't want a Thousand Year Spirit Ring, do you?" Ning Rongrong stood before Ye Chen, pouting.
"Brother Chen, absorbing a four-hundred-year Mandala Snake was already painful for me. If you want a Thousand Year Spirit Ring, I'm afraid... it'll be very difficult." Tang San looked at Ye Chen with worry written across his face.
"Teacher, ever since I was born, I've never seen my parents. I don't even know anything about them."
"Uncle Ning told me that only by becoming stronger would I have a chance to find traces of them in the future. That's why I've been cultivating hard and striving to become stronger ever since I was young."
Ye Chen looked at Grandmaster, a trace of determination in his eyes.
Then Ye Chen took Ning Rongrong's hand. "Teacher, I have another little sister now. She's a Support System Soul Master just like me, and as her brother, I have to protect her for the rest of my life."
"So... I must have a Thousand Year Spirit Ring."
Ye Chen looked at Ning Rongrong, feeling a desire to protect her well up within him.
Back then, Ning Rongrong had stood up for him at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Now, he had the ability to protect his little sister.
"Brother, but..." Ning Rongrong's cheeks reddened slightly. She blinked, feeling happy and surprised, but also worried.
"Just as Teacher said, even if I'm an all-round Spirit Master, I started out as a Support System Soul Master. If I want to protect you, I need greater strength." Ye Chen rubbed Ning Rongrong's head.
"Hehe, okay." Ning Rongrong threw herself into Ye Chen's embrace. She did not understand so many dangers; she simply enjoyed the warmth of the moment. Before she knew it, Ye Chen had become someone very important in her life.
Grandmaster looked at Ye Chen, still frowning.
No one had ever absorbed a Thousand Year spirit beast as their first Spirit Ring. There had never been such a precedent on the entire continent.
If Ye Chen could do it, then perhaps... he would create a miracle across the continent!
Suddenly,
An Ice Wolf Demonic Beast appeared before Ye Chen and Grandmaster, as though it had been thrown there. A miserable howl rang out.
The ground trembled faintly.
Several sword wounds covered the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast's body, blood streaming down from them. Its expression was furious, but its body trembled uncontrollably as it lay on the ground and wailed.
At the sight of the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast, even Grandmaster's body could not help trembling.
How was this possible...
This was only the outskirts of the Soul Hunting Forest. How could a Thousand Year spirit beast appear here?
Even if Ye Chen wanted a Thousand Year spirit beast for his Spirit Ring, they first needed to be able to kill one. Against a Thousand Year spirit beast, their only fate was death.
"Ice Wolf Demonic Beast, an eleven-hundred-year spirit beast."
"Little Chen, Xiao San, don't alarm it. Run!" Grandmaster said, fear in his eyes. A Thousand Year spirit beast was equivalent to a human Spirit King!
And the Ice-Sealing Demonic Wolf was incredibly fast. Even injured, it was still not an existence they could handle.
"You go first. I'll cover the rear." Ye Chen released Ning Rongrong's hand. Though he wanted a Thousand Year spirit beast as well, he was no match for one right now.
Without any hesitation, Grandmaster, Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Ye Chen silently withdrew.
However, the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast noticed them. It roared, rose to its feet, and became incomparably enraged.
It had just been bullied by a Titled Douluo,
And thrown here.
It feared a Titled Douluo, but that did not mean it feared Tang San and Ye Chen as well.
As long as it could take one of them away and eat them, it could regain some of its strength. The Ice Wolf Demonic Beast's gaze fell upon Ye Chen, Ning Rongrong, Tang San, and Grandmaster.
Cold, ghostly light flickered through the forest, locking onto the four of them.
The Ice Wolf Demonic Beast pursued one-hit kills.
It was clear that the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast had been heavily injured and was much slower than before, yet it was still a Thousand Year spirit beast—and one in a furious rage at that.
Instinctively, Ye Chen grasped Ning Rongrong's trembling little hand and shielded her behind him.
"Looks like we can't leave." Tang San raised his gaze and activated his Purple Demon Eye. He stepped forward as well, standing beside Ye Chen while secretly preparing his Sleeve Arrow.
"Xiao San, help me protect Rongrong." Ye Chen spoke as he shielded Tang San behind him too. In this situation, they could only face the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast head-on.
"Okay." Tang San nodded. Looking at Ye Chen, warmth involuntarily rose in his eyes. Even he felt that they had no chance of winning.
Even injured, the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast was faster than the Mandala Snake!
"Run, all of you."
"Second Spirit Ability: Fart Like Smoke—Hypnotic Slumber, Three-Eyed Magic Toad!" Grandmaster instantly activated his Second Spirit Ability, hoping to buy time for them to escape.
Even against an injured Ice Wolf Demonic Beast, they still had no chance of victory.
They were certain to die.
However...
The Ice Wolf Demonic Beast was completely unaffected.
The Ice Wolf Demonic Beast roared, thoroughly enraged. Its gaze locked onto Ye Chen, and killing intent flashed from its cold, deep pupils.
In an instant, the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast moved!
The moment the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast moved,
Grandmaster and Tang San froze where they stood. Ning Rongrong trembled even harder, frightened.
A Thousand Year spirit beast was terrifying beyond measure!
Especially Tang San. Even after activating the Purple Demon Eye with all his strength, he still could not clearly see the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast's movement path. He could only make out an afterimage.
This speed was more than ten times that of the Mandala Snake!
Ye Chen had not cultivated the Purple Demon Eye, but his Spiritual Power was something the Purple Demon Eye could not compare to.
At this moment,
Ye Chen watched the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast. He knew that he had only one chance to attack.
One move would decide life or death!
It was no exaggeration to say that the eleven-hundred-year Ice Wolf Demonic Beast possessed strength not inferior to that of a two-thousand-year spirit beast. The Ice Wolf Demonic Beast was the king of the forest.
"Nine Spirits Begonia, Strength Boost." Ye Chen's breathing remained steady. Strength surged into his right fist. The results of his six years of cultivation would be placed into this punch.
"Seven Treasures Have Names, First: Power." Ning Rongrong's trembling voice rang out. She looked at Ye Chen, worry and fear in her beautiful eyes.
"First Spirit Ability, Entanglement." Tang San's voice rang out at the same time.
In this certain-death situation,
Ye Chen actually charged head-on toward the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast!
Only by charging straight at it could he bring the power of this punch to its fullest extent.
Everyone watched Ye Chen.
Even Sword Douluo Chen Xin, hidden in the shadows, held his breath.
"No, it's still not enough."
"Little Chen only has Nine Spirits Begonia. Without a Spirit Skill, its Strength Boost isn't very powerful, and Rongrong's First Spirit Ability provides only a limited boost."
"Like this... he still can't block the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast." Grandmaster's entire body turned cold. He had already analyzed the outcome of the battle. After all, Ye Chen was only six years old.
With all his current strength, six-year-old Ye Chen could not possibly defeat the injured Ice Wolf Demonic Beast.
Tang San's Blue Silver Grass swiftly coiled around the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast, only to be broken free from moments later. Even Tang San felt a trace of despair.
He wanted to help Ye Chen,
But he could not even lock onto the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast. How could he use those Hidden Weapons of his?
"No..."
Grandmaster's face turned pale, his eyes reddening. In this situation, Ye Chen could not stop it.
A Support System Soul Master was ultimately only a Support System Soul Master.
If Ye Chen had two Spirit Rings, perhaps he might have had a chance against the Ice Wolf Demonic Beast.
But now...
There was only one path: death.
An unavoidable ending.
Grandmaster's heart bled. He had finally accepted two disciples, only for them to encounter a Thousand Year spirit beast today.
Everything was over.
Grandmaster closed his eyes and collapsed weakly to his knees.
"Teacher, I know this isn't enough."
"With Nine Spirits Begonia alone, I'm still not its opponent. Your disciple is not merely a Support System Soul Master. Today, let me show you my true cultivation!"
"First Spirit, Nine Spirits Begonia!"
"Second Spirit... Azure Dragon!"
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