As the fragrance of the Aromatic Silk Beauty spread, he noticed more and more Soul Beasts gathering nearby.
However, deterred by Yang Wuhui and Yang Wudi's strength, they didn't dare approach too closely.
Seeing this, Yang Ziyuan and the others began searching for Soul Beasts with devouring abilities.
Before long, he spotted something. "Grandpa, look!"
At his words, Yang Wuhui followed the direction Yang Ziyuan was pointing.
There, a gigantic python lay in wait!
It was dozens of meters long, its thick body like a pillar and its head sharp as a cone.
Its black pupils gleamed with a sinister, bloodthirsty light. Its mouth hung slightly open, and a black forked tongue flicked out again and again.
Seeing it, Yang Wuhui exclaimed, "Th-this is the Heaven-Swallowing Python! I never thought one would be hiding in Sunset Forest, even though it was thought to have gone extinct!"
"Heaven-Swallowing Python?"
"That's right! The Heaven-Swallowing Python is an exceedingly rare and ferocious Soul Beast. Not only is it powerful for its level, but it also possesses a special devouring ability—Myriad Things Transformation! They say Myriad Things Transformation can devour and refine any object, then use it to nourish the Heaven-Swallowing Python. That's why no other Soul Beast can match its growth rate!"
"But devouring is both its strength and its downfall! Once people learned of the Heaven-Swallowing Python's abilities, they all wanted to obtain that skill. After humans hunted them in great numbers, the Heaven-Swallowing Python gradually disappeared."
Hearing Yang Wuhui's explanation, Yang Ziyuan couldn't help marveling at his own luck.
He'd even stumbled upon a Soul Beast that was thought to have gone extinct!
"Ziyuan, I'd say this Heaven-Swallowing Python is about five thousand years old. Why not use it for your third Soul Ring?"
"Sure!"
At Yang Wuhui's suggestion, Yang Ziyuan agreed without hesitation.
He'd finally found a suitable Soul Beast. There was no way he'd pass it up!
Seeing Yang Ziyuan agree, Yang Wudi started forward to take it down.
"Second Uncle, wait!"
"Hm? Nephew, is something wrong?"
"Second Uncle, I want to deal with it myself!"
"You want to fight it yourself?"
Yang Wudi was taken aback.
He knew Yang Ziyuan had reached Soul Elder, but he also knew that Yang Ziyuan had no real combat experience!
Even a Soul Ancestor would struggle to take on a five-thousand-year Soul Beast.
And Yang Ziyuan hadn't even obtained his third Soul Ring yet!
Given all that, it was obvious how a one-on-one fight between Yang Ziyuan and the Heaven-Swallowing Python would end.
"Absolutely not! I won't allow it!"
Before Yang Wudi could speak, Yang Wuhui hurriedly objected.
"Grandpa, I know you're worried about me. But isn't this a chance to test my strength?"
"Test what? Even putting aside the difference in Soul Power, you have no combat experience. You'd be throwing yourself to the wolves! No, I won't let you go!"
"Combat experience? Who says I don't have any? While you were away looking for Second Uncle, I was constantly honing my fighting skills. Right now, not a single Soul Elder in the family can beat me! You just don't know it. Besides, you'll be right there to handle anything unexpected. And I just got these Soul Bones—I want to see how powerful they are."
Seeing that Yang Wuhui still wasn't convinced, Yang Ziyuan immediately tried to reassure him.
"Fine! Ziyuan, be careful!"
Realizing he couldn't talk Yang Ziyuan out of it, Yang Wuhui had no choice but to let him go.
Yang Wuhui and Yang Wudi then drove off the other Soul Beasts, leaving only the Heaven-Swallowing Python behind.
The Heaven-Swallowing Python grew wary and began coiling around itself.
Its eyes glinted red with ferocity, as if it were ready to attack at any moment.
Yang Wudi hurriedly called out, "Nephew, be careful!"
"Don't worry, Second Uncle. I'll be careful!"
With that, Yang Ziyuan charged straight at the Heaven-Swallowing Python.
Seeing Yang Ziyuan come to it of his own accord, the Heaven-Swallowing Python grew excited. It swept its tail toward him, trying to wrap him up.
"Hmph, you think that's enough to take me down?"
Yang Ziyuan sneered as the Heaven-Swallowing Python lunged at him.
"First Soul Skill, Abyssal Demon Prison!"
The Heaven-Swallowing Python, caught in the effect of Abyssal Demon Prison, stopped moving instantly.
Yang Ziyuan seized the opportunity and immediately activated his second Soul Skill, striking the python's head with all his might.
"Second Soul Skill, Destruction Demon Light!"
"Hissss!"
The Heaven-Swallowing Python let out a pained cry as Yang Ziyuan's blow landed, its body twisting and rolling wildly.
Yang Ziyuan was surprised by the sight.
He hadn't expected the Heaven-Swallowing Python to have such powerful mental strength. It had actually forced its way out of his Abyssal Demon Prison.
His mental strength was already close to that of a Soul King!
That showed there was a reason the Heaven-Swallowing Python could dominate among Soul Beasts of its level!
Unfortunately for it, today it had run into him!
"Soul Bone Skill, Ice Dragon King's Prohibition!"
The Ice Dragon roared as soon as it appeared, charging at the Heaven-Swallowing Python.
The moment the Ice Dragon struck, the Heaven-Swallowing Python began freezing over before their eyes!
This was Yang Ziyuan's strongest control skill for now. It could instantly freeze any target it hit.
Since it came from a God-level Spirit Bone, it would take at least a Limit Douluo to break free!
Looking at the imprisoned Heaven-Swallowing Python, Yang Ziyuan was secretly delighted. At my current strength, I could even fight a Soul Emperor!
As for a Soul Saint?
He'd better not get ahead of himself. People at that level all possessed a Martial Soul Avatar. Once they activated it, every aspect of a Soul Master's abilities would improve tremendously.
With the Ice Dragon's speed, hitting them would be little more than a pipe dream!
But once his Soul Power Level increased, he'd be able to overcome that weakness.
That was because the Ice Dragon would grow faster as his Soul Power increased!
The reason was that the Destruction God King had sealed the abilities of the two Soul Bones.
The purpose was obvious: he wanted Yang Ziyuan to understand that he shouldn't rely too heavily on the power of his Soul Bones!
Thinking of this, Yang Ziyuan tried out the Fire Dragon King's Soul Bone as well.
"Soul Bone Skill, Fire Dragon King's Fury!"
A lifelike giant fire dragon appeared out of thin air.
Then the fire dragon opened its mouth and spat out a crimson fireball, blasting toward the Heaven-Swallowing Python trapped inside the ice.
"Rumble!"
Amid the explosion, the Heaven-Swallowing Python inside the ice shattered into pieces.
Yang Ziyuan felt a little regretful.
He still had six Soul Bone Skills he hadn't even used. How had it already been reduced to pieces?
Unlike Yang Ziyuan, who was disappointed, Yang Wuhui and Yang Wudi were stunned to see him dispatch the Heaven-Swallowing Python so cleanly.
"Uncle, with Ziyuan this strong, who could possibly stand against him in the future?"
It took Yang Wudi a long while to recover from his shock.
"Exactly. Ziyuan's talent is downright despairing. He can kill a five-thousand-year Heaven-Swallowing Python with ease! At his age, I was still struggling to become a level-ten Soul Master!"
At Yang Ziyuan's age, they couldn't have taken down a five-thousand-year Heaven-Swallowing Python on their own. Even an ordinary ten-year Soul Beast would have sent them running for their lives!
While Yang Wuhui and Yang Wudi were marveling at him, Yang Ziyuan had already begun absorbing the Soul Ring.
He fused with his third Soul Ring as smoothly as before, and his strength soared once again.
Level 31. Level 32. Level 33!
Once his Soul Power reached level 33, his Soul Power Level finally stabilized.
At the same time, the voice of the Destruction God King sounded in his mind.
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