Critical Hit Effect, Reuniting with Qian Daoliu

As for the Critical Hit effect, the minimum was a 100% increase in the Atlas Spear's attack power, while the maximum was a 300% increase.

The extent of the boost depended entirely on his luck. If his luck was bad, he would get only a 100% Critical Hit effect. If it was good, he might get a 300% Critical Hit effect.

When Yun Yuan had just used his Second Soul Skill, the Critical Hit effect triggered was roughly 200%. He was neither particularly unlucky nor exceptionally fortunate.

Yun Yuan was quite satisfied with his Second Soul Skill. After all, it was powerful and could stack with his First Soul Skill, which suited his wishes perfectly.

After testing the Soul Ring skill and the Soul Bone Skill, Yun Yuan withdrew his Atlas Spear martial soul and began leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, heading back to Spirit Hall.

As Yun Yuan walked through the forest, his gaze scanning the surroundings was no longer as cautious as before.

Having obtained his Second Soul Ring and a second External Soul Bone, his strength had increased dramatically. Yun Yuan now had a certain degree of confidence and was more than capable of facing any danger in the outer region.

As time passed, Yun Yuan traveled through the vast forest for several hours, yet he was still a long way from Spirit Hall.

Just as Yun Yuan thought he would not encounter any powerful Soul Beasts—

Not far from his location, a woman dressed in green was watching in Yun Yuan's direction.

"This youngster is about the same age as Di Tian described, and he's also giving off a powerful Spear Intent. He should be that Bright Soul Master's grandstudent."

With that thought, the Green-Clothed Woman's figure flashed, and she appeared directly behind Yun Yuan, intending to confirm his identity.

The instant the Green-Clothed Woman appeared behind him, Yun Yuan failed to sense any trace of her aura.

Yet Yun Yuan's instincts, honed over many years, told him that something terrifying was behind him.

Who is it?! Don't tell me Scarlet King has come after me?

Yun Yuan secretly guessed, his breathing growing heavier. If that were truly the case, then he really would die here.

The next moment, a crisp, pleasant, and gentle female voice rang out.

"Child, did you just escape from a golden Soul Beast?"

Hearing the gentle voice from behind him, Yun Yuan finally let out a long breath, no longer quite so tense.

As he considered the question posed by the voice's owner, Yun Yuan began piecing things together. The Star Dou Great Forest, a gentle woman, a golden Soul Beast... Connecting all the clues, he already had a rough answer.

Could this be the Jade Swan of the Star Dou Great Forest, whose cultivation had surpassed five hundred thousand years?

With that thought, Yun Yuan turned around. Sure enough, an incomparably beautiful woman in a green dress entered his sight.

Once he realized that the Green-Clothed Woman was most likely Bi Ji, Yun Yuan gradually relaxed.

Although Bi Ji was a Beast with formidable cultivation, she did not enjoy killing and had a relatively gentle, peaceful temperament. A Soul Beast like her probably would not attack a weak youngster like him, right?

"You are...?"

Looking at Bi Ji, Yun Yuan allowed a suitable trace of confusion to appear in his eyes, wanting to know why she had come.

"My name is Bi Ji. I am a member of the Star Dou Great Forest. I came this time to take you back to meet your elder, an extremely powerful Bright Soul Master."

Looking at Yun Yuan, Bi Ji did not conceal anything and directly revealed Qian Daoliu's existence.

That Bright Soul Master was the Deity's representative on Douluo Continent. The Star Dou Great Forest did not wish to start a conflict, so if they wanted to exchange for the Auspicious Beast, they had to find Yun Yuan.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yuan thought for a moment before a glint flashed through his eyes. He had already guessed who the Bright Soul Master Bi Ji spoke of was.

Who else could it be but his Grandmaster?

It seemed that his teacher, Qian Xunji, had already returned to Spirit Hall. Otherwise, Qian Daoliu would not have appeared in the Star Dou Great Forest so quickly.

However, what puzzled Yun Yuan was how Qian Daoliu had managed to get Beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest, such as Bi Ji, to help search for him.

Suddenly, the image of a golden Soul Beast flashed through his mind. The only way to mobilize the Beasts was likely through the safety of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

In other words, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion should be in his Grandmaster Qian Daoliu's hands.

Having figured it out, Yun Yuan eagerly looked at Bi Ji and said:

"The person you mentioned is my Grandmaster. I'll go find him with you now."

Seeing Yun Yuan admit it, the weight in Bi Ji's heart finally lifted completely. It seemed she had indeed found the right person, and the Auspicious Beast could be safely exchanged back.

Immediately afterward, Bi Ji picked up Yun Yuan and rushed directly toward Qian Daoliu. With Bi Ji's powerful cultivation, she crossed more than a hundred li in no time and arrived in the area where Qian Daoliu was.

At this moment, Qian Daoliu, who was searching for Yun Yuan with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in tow, sensed a powerful aura approaching from nearby and turned his gaze toward Bi Ji.

"That is... Xiao Yuan?!"

Seeing that the Soul Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest had already found Yun Yuan, Qian Daoliu took the Three-Eyed Golden Lion beside him and flashed over, appearing before Bi Ji and Yun Yuan.

"Xiao Yuan, your Grandmaster has come to take you home."

Upon arriving before Yun Yuan, Qian Daoliu spoke first to comfort him. His grandstudent had just been left behind in the Star Dou Great Forest, so he must have been frightened and worried.

But now that Qian Daoliu was here, Yun Yuan could return home safely.

"Human, I have brought your grandstudent to you. Shouldn't you return the Auspicious Beast beside you to us?"

Before Yun Yuan could say anything to Qian Daoliu, Bi Ji spoke first. Her eyes were fixed firmly on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion beside Qian Daoliu.

The Auspicious Beast was of utmost importance to the Star Dou Great Forest and could not suffer the slightest harm. Moreover, Bi Ji had long regarded the Three-Eyed Golden Lion as her own daughter.

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion returned to Bi Ji's side. The bright Soul Power enveloping the Three-Eyed Golden Lion dissipated, gradually flowing toward Yun Yuan at Bi Ji's side.

Seeing this, Bi Ji did not stop Qian Daoliu, and Yun Yuan returned smoothly to Qian Daoliu's side.

After finishing all this, Qian Daoliu turned his gaze to Bi Ji and said indifferently:

"Just now, I made an agreement with that Black Dragon, Di Tian. Your Star Dou Great Forest must additionally compensate Spirit Hall with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Don't go back on your word."

"I, Qian Daoliu, have already kept my promise and released the Auspicious Beast of your Star Dou Great Forest. Now, it is time for you to fulfill the other half of the agreement."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Bi Ji nodded and promised him.

"Don't worry. I'll have Di Tian deliver the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone to you shortly. Just wait here."

It was only a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. To them, it was hardly a treasure. After all, they were Soul Beasts; soul bones were merely collectibles to them, with little practical use.

"So the Black Dragon is called Di Tian."

Qian Daoliu silently repeated Di Tian's name several times. In his heart, besides Tang Chen, there was now one more person he could regard as an Opponent: Di Tian.