An Exceptional Soul Ring

Qin Tian had his own ideas about his upcoming Soul Skills. His first and second Soul Skills were both enhancement skills, and he didn't have a single attack skill. That wouldn't be enough against an opponent, no matter how powerful his body was.

He wasn't worried about going head-to-head with a Power Attack System soul master, nor was he afraid of an Agility Attack System soul master. But if he ran into a Control System soul master...

His third Soul Ring was certain to be ten thousand years old. An attack skill from a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring would still be useful even after he became a Titled Douluo.

Besides, the Soul Ring he planned to obtain wouldn't be low in age. It would be at least fifteen thousand years old, already surpassing the fifth Soul Ring of an ordinary Soul King.

He had made tremendous progress in the half-year since coming to the Worship Hall to cultivate. His physical strength was already comparable to a Soul Emperor's, and his mental strength was on par with that of an advanced Soul King.

His daily training over the past six months, along with medicinal baths, had completely absorbed the remaining medicinal power of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew in his body.

Qin Tian had considered absorbing another Immortal Herb, but he dismissed the idea as soon as it came to him. He was still worried: what if there was medicinal power left in his body?

Star Dou Great Forest,

With Golden Crocodile Douluo there, the three of them went straight past the outer region and entered the mixed region.

"Xiao Tian, what kind of Soul Beast are you planning to choose for your third Soul Ring?"

"A holy attribute? A light attribute? Or a tiger-type Soul Beast?"

Qin Tian pondered Golden Crocodile Douluo's question briefly before answering.

"Second Grandfather, I want a powerful attack skill. It doesn't have to come from a holy, light, or tiger-type Soul Beast. Anything that can give me a powerful attack skill will do."

Golden Crocodile Douluo began to consider Qin Tian's answer.

Ling Yuan glanced at Golden Crocodile Douluo, then spoke slowly. "There's a Soul Beast with a decent attack skill, but I encountered it several years ago while helping someone hunt a Soul Beast. I don't know if it's still there."

Golden Crocodile Douluo and Qin Tian both turned to look at Ling Yuan.

"Ling Yuan, what kind of Soul Beast is it?"

At Golden Crocodile Douluo's question, Ling Yuan immediately gave the Soul Beast's name.

"Second Worship, it's a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear."

"A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear?"

Qin Tian perked up at the name.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was a super Soul Beast with a powerful bloodline, and its attack and defense were both exceptionally strong.

"A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear would be a decent choice. Using it for your third Soul Ring wouldn't be out of the question."

Hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, Qin Tian had already made up his mind.

"Elder Ling Yuan, sorry for the trouble. Please lead the way. I want a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Soul Ring for my third Soul Ring."

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Dark Gold Dreadclaw was incredibly powerful. And don't forget, Xiong Jun, the leader of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear clan, could even injure Beast God Di Tian with his Sky-Rending Claw.

Beast God Di Tian's true form was a Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, and his cultivation was a full eight hundred thousand years.

The fact that Xiong Jun could injure him showed just how powerful his attack was.

Led by Ling Yuan, the three of them arrived at a valley.

Golden Crocodile Douluo furrowed his brow slightly, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

"It's not here. Looks like someone else killed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear."

Hearing this, Qin Tian also looked disappointed.

The three of them left the valley and continued searching for Soul Beasts.

Along the way, they encountered quite a few.

An Earth-Splitting Bear over twelve thousand years old, a Golden-Armored Ox over thirty thousand years old, a Diamond Great Ape over forty thousand years old...

Qin Tian wasn't interested in any of them. The three continued searching, and before they knew it, night had fallen.

Sister Ling Yuan took out three tents she had prepared earlier. Seeing this, Qin Tian immediately went over to help.

Golden Crocodile Douluo watched the two of them setting up the tents, scanned their surroundings, and spoke in a low voice.

"Ling Yuan, stay here and protect Xiao Tian. I'll go see if I can find a suitable Soul Beast."

"Yes, Second Worship."

After Golden Crocodile Douluo vanished from sight, Qin Tian took the food he had prepared from his Storage Soul Tool.

"Sister Ling Yuan, see if it suits your taste."

Ling Yuan took it, a smile appearing on her face.

"Your big sister here isn't fussy. As long as it's edible, I'm happy."

As Qin Tian ate, he wondered whether he should lower his standards.

Time flew by, and before long, three hours had passed.

"Xiao Tian."

At the sound of Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice, Qin Tian opened his eyes at once. He had been meditating. He looked toward the voice, saw Golden Crocodile Douluo, and immediately stood up.

"Second Grandfather, you're back."

Golden Crocodile Douluo was smiling, in an excellent mood.

"Xiao Tian, you're in luck. I found a Soul Beast that suits you."

Qin Tian was intrigued by this.

"Second Grandfather, what kind of Soul Beast?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced at Ling Yuan and smiled. "A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. It should be the one Ling Yuan told us about."

"It wasn't killed by anyone. It just moved to another place."

When Qin Tian heard it was a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, a smile appeared on his face.

"Looks like this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and I were meant to meet. It's destined to become my third Soul Ring."

Qin Tian and Ling Yuan followed Golden Crocodile Douluo. When they reached the spot, they saw a giant bear not far away, and their eyes widened in shock.

Its dark golden fur looked like armor. Its arms hung past its knees, and its claws gleamed gold, clearly razor-sharp.

"Xiao Tian, this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is probably around eighteen thousand years old. Are you confident you can absorb its Soul Ring?"

Qin Tian nodded solemnly. "Second Grandfather, as long as it's under twenty thousand years old, I'll be fine."

Hearing Qin Tian's answer, Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't hesitate. He activated Martial Soul Possession and charged toward the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

As Qin Tian watched Golden Crocodile Douluo battle the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, he was filled with anticipation.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's attacks were so powerful. If he could gain that kind of attack, it would make up for his lack of offensive power.

Half an hour later, Golden Crocodile Douluo called out.

"Xiao Tian, come and deliver the final blow."

Golden Crocodile Douluo ended Martial Soul Possession. The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was a super Soul Beast, and it was over eighteen thousand years old, but it was no match for Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Qin Tian came over to Golden Crocodile Douluo and looked at the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, which was on its last breath. He took a short sword from his Storage Soul Tool and plunged it hard into the bear's eye.

After the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear died, flecks of black light surged from its body. Moments later, they gathered into a black Soul Ring.

Feeling the energy within the black Soul Ring, Qin Tian swallowed hard.

"Xiao Tian, the energy in this Soul Ring is so powerful that it's comparable to the Soul Ring left behind by an ordinary Soul Beast that's lived for forty or fifty thousand years. Are you sure you can do this?"

Qin Tian's expression turned grave. A trace of doubt crept into his heart; the Soul Ring's energy was far beyond what he had expected.

After a moment's thought, Qin Tian steeled himself and gazed at the black Soul Ring.

"Second Grandfather, I can do it."

With that, Qin Tian sat cross-legged, channeled his Soul Power to draw in the Soul Ring, and began absorbing this exceptional Soul Ring.

Golden Crocodile Douluo could only sigh helplessly. After half a year together, how could he not know Qin Tian's personality and temper? The only thing he could do now was protect Qin Tian while he absorbed the Soul Ring.