Chi Wang: The Elderly and Children Go First!

The entire process was as smooth as flowing water, concluding in less than a quarter of an hour.

From entering the Star Dou Great Forest to killing the soul beast and obtaining the soul ring, the entire sequence took less than half a quarter of an hour; it had gone as smoothly as could possibly be expected.

Two hours later.

Su Chen slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

The violent energy of the 60,000-year soul ring was forcefully suppressed by your formidable physique, and the absorption process was calm and uneventful, as simple as drinking a glass of water.

"This feeling isn't bad."

With a thought from Su Chen, the ink-black Pluto Sword martial soul suddenly appeared in his palm, radiating a chilling aura from the netherworld.

At the same time, light flickered beneath his feet as four deep black soul rings slowly rose, pulsing around his body.

Black, black, black, black!

A uniform set of ten-thousand-year soul rings!

Even though Du Busi and Zhang Lexuan had already seen it many times, they still couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

No matter how many times they saw this scene, it was enough to leave any soul master breathless.

Starting with ten-thousand-year rings—this was a configuration most soul masters wouldn't even dare to dream of!

However, what made Du Busi's eyelids twitch even more violently was the fluctuation of Su Chen's soul power!

Level 50!

After absorbing this soul ring, Su Chen's soul power had actually pushed straight to the bottleneck of level 50!

This meant that as long as he hunted one more soul beast, Su Chen would be a genuine Soul King!

Seeing the expressions on the two of them, which were as if they had seen a ghost, Su Chen scratched his head and explained with a "sincere" look:

"Teacher, Sister, don't look at me like that. I ate a few immortal herbs earlier, and there was quite a bit of residual medicinal power, so my soul power increased a little bit too fiercely."

A little... bit too fiercely?

The air suddenly went quiet.

Du Busi: "..."

Zhang Lexuan: "..."

The two looked at each other, both seeing the speechlessness in the other's eyes.

Three months! In just three short months, he had increased his soul power by over ten levels!

This wasn't just riding a rocket; this was ascending to the heavens on the spot!

If he were to work even "a little" harder, would there be any way for other soul masters to live? This was simply rewriting the history of the Douluo Continent!

"Ahem..."

Zhang Lexuan was the first to break the silence. She looked up at the sky, suppressing the shock in her heart.

"It's getting late, and the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger at night. Let's rest for the night, adjust our state, and help Xiao Chen obtain his fifth soul ring first thing tomorrow morning."

"Hmm, that makes sense."

Du Busi nodded in rare agreement.

Although with his strength, sweeping through the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest was like child's play.

But even if there was only a one in ten-million chance of his precious disciple getting hurt, he wouldn't want to gamble.

Anyway, the soul beasts wouldn't grow legs and run away; safety first!

Su Chen nodded slightly to show his agreement and put away his martial soul.

"Alright, since that's the case, then we'll first..."

However, before he could finish his sentence!

From the depths of the previously calm forest, a golden stream of light suddenly darted out!

It was a strange little beast, entirely golden, as if it were condensed from the purest light elements.

On its forehead was a vertical golden eye, radiating an aura of fate that made one's heart tremble!

The Emperor Auspicious Beast—Three-Eyed Golden Ni!

And behind it, a massive, red, three-headed giant dog was chasing after it, panting heavily.

Ranked eighth among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts—Chi Wang!

"Careful!"

Seeing the two fierce beasts suddenly appear, Zhang Lexuan reacted almost instinctively.

Her figure flashed, and she instantly blocked the path in front of you, the eight soul rings on her body shining brilliantly as she vigilantly stared at the two uninvited guests.

Although she knew Su Chen was powerful and no longer needed her protection.

But in Zhang Lexuan's eyes, Su Chen would always be the little brother who needed his sister's protection.

Du Busi, on the other hand, stood with his arms crossed, watching the scene with a calm expression.

A playful smile even curled at the corner of his mouth.

He had seen this little golden creature in his memories.

It was the embodiment of luck for the Star Dou Great Forest, and it had a deep connection with his own disciple.

Since it was one of their own (beast), there was nothing to worry about.

However, Chi Wang was far from calm.

When it saw the lineup of humans before it, its three dog heads were instantly scared out of their wits!

Holy crap! Human soul masters?!

And that old man with green hair... that terrifying aura... he was undoubtedly a level 98 Super Douluo!

The sect master of the Body Sect, Du Busi?!

Chi Wang felt a bitterness in its heart that was even worse than swallowing coptis.

My little ancestor! Why do you always dash toward danger?!

It was one thing to frolic in the core area, but why did you have to run in front of these killing gods today? Isn't this just handing your head over on a platter?!

It had even prepared itself for a desperate fight to the death.

But the Auspicious Beast paid no attention to Chi Wang's breakdown.

Its large, spirited eyes were currently locked onto Su Chen, who was being shielded behind Zhang Lexuan.

That attraction, originating from the depths of its soul, made it tremble with excitement!

Found him! Finally found him!

The human who shared a thousand threads of connection with it in the River of Fate!

"Su Chen!"

A crisp, melodious voice emerged from the Auspicious Beast, carrying undisguised joy.

Ignoring Zhang Lexuan's vigilant gaze, it jumped directly in front of Su Chen, tilted its little head, and asked with an expectant look:

"Are you Su Chen?!"

Having already had the precedent of Zhang Lexuan and Du Busi, Su Chen's heart was now completely calm.

Isn't it just the Emperor Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest?

Basic operation, don't panic.

Looking at the Three-Eyed Golden Ni before him, which was entirely golden and seemed to be cast from golden glaze.

Su Chen did not show the slightest surprise, only the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

However, this seemingly ordinary smile caused the golden light in the Auspicious Beast's eyes to flare instantly!

That was the resonance of fate!

In its perception, the power of fate radiating from Su Chen was so thick it was practically dripping; it held a fatal attraction for it, just like a cat that had been hungry for three days smelling top-tier catnip!

"Hey! Human!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Ni raised its proud head, and its crisp, melodious voice rang directly in Su Chen's mind.

"This young lady doesn't change her name or surname, I am Di Qiu'er! How about it? Surprised? Shocked? Did you not expect me to lower myself to appear here?"

As it spoke, it deliberately shook its soft, golden fur.

As for why it didn't transform into a human?

Di Qiu'er's little abacus was clicking away in her mind:

Hmph, you human men are all pigs, if I transform now, what if a lecherous guy like you can't control himself?

For the sake of Su Chen's "safety," this young lady had better maintain this mighty and imposing appearance for now!

(Although it didn't realize at all that its current behavior of throwing itself at him was practically giving itself away for free.)

"How dare you bewitch the Auspicious Beast! You're courting death!"