Early Graduation, Hunt Souls Independently

Over the past year or so.

Because he failed to hoodwink Tang Yin and Tang San into becoming his disciples.

Yu Xiaogang was unwilling to give up and turned his sights toward Xiao Wu.

But unfortunately, having been warned by Tang Yin, Tang San, Wang Sheng, and Xiao Chenyu.

Xiao Wu had long since known that Yu Xiaogang was nothing but a clown of a master who only knew how to freeload.

Therefore, she had placed her dainty hands on her hips and cursed Yu Xiaogang directly, telling him not to even think about deceiving her.

This left Yu Xiaogang with no choice but to slink away in defeat.

After more than a year of cultivation.

Supported by the cultivation resources purchased with Gold Soul Coins earned from Goddess Tears and Dragon Tiger Pill.

Tang San's cultivation had successfully broken through to the twentieth level.

Next, both Tang Yin and Tang San faced a problem: they needed to hunt for their second soul rings.

Regarding this, Tang Yin's goal was very clear!

For his second soul ring, he wanted to hunt a thousand-year soul beast!

With the powerful physical constitution brought about by his fusion with the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, his body tempering through lightning, and the long-term consumption of Whale Rubber.

Never mind a thousand-year soul ring.

Even a two-thousand or three-thousand-year soul ring was something Tang Yin's body could fully withstand.

And Tang San, having followed Tang Yin for over a year, had also consumed a large amount of thousand-year and even a small amount of ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, his physical fitness also far exceeding that of an ordinary twentieth-level soul master.

Under Tang Yin's analysis and encouragement.

Tang San also set his target for his second soul ring at the thousand-year level.

However, because a thousand-year second soul ring target could not be explained to Notting Academy.

Tang Yin felt that they could not rely on the power of Notting Academy.

Since that was the case, Tang Yin quickly made a decision.

"Little San, let's graduate early and head to the Star Dou Great Forest ourselves to hunt for our second soul rings!"

"With the strength our brothers currently possess, hunting thousand-year soul beasts on the periphery should be feasible."

"Besides, we have crafted plenty of Sand-Shooting Shadow, Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, and Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking for self-defense."

"On top of that, we have those secret weapons, so there shouldn't be any accidents!"

In Tang Yin's view.

In the Peerless Tang Sect era ten thousand years later, Huo Yuhao dared to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for a soul ring while only a tenth-level soul trainee, and even successfully killed a decades-old Wind Baboon.

His and his younger brother Tang San's strength and trump cards were far superior to Huo Yuhao's.

Hunting a thousand-year soul beast should be no problem at all!

"Whatever Big Brother decides is fine by me!"

Over the past year and a half, Big Brother Tang Yin had truly brought about too many miracles, whether it was in making money or in crafting weapons.

Now, Tang San had unconditional trust in his big brother's decisions.

He believed that his big brother's decision must have been made after considering all circumstances and that he had sufficient certainty before acting!

When Tang Yin and Tang San submitted their application for early graduation to the academy.

Director Su was surprised, but felt more regret and reluctance to see them go.

He could see the extraordinary nature of these two children.

Especially Tang Yin, whose wisdom and foresight far exceeded his age, combined with his eloquence.

It made him firmly believe that his future was limitless.

"With your talent, you are fully qualified to enter a better academy for further study."

Director Su said with a sigh while approving their early graduation.

"I have some connections at the Fanos Intermediate Soul Master Academy in Fanos City; if you are willing, I can write a recommendation letter for you..."

Because he greatly appreciated Tang Yin and Tang San, Director Su intended to introduce them to the Fanos Intermediate Soul Master Academy in Fanos City.

But unfortunately, Tang Yin politely declined.

"Thank you for your kindness, Director Su."

"However, we plan to go to the Heaven Dou Imperial City to try our luck!"

Because after they finished hunting for their second soul rings.

The place Tang San planned to go next was the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

That was why he said it this way.

Hearing this, Director Su was somewhat surprised.

After all, people strive for higher ground, just as water flows to lower places.

Heaven Dou Imperial City is the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire; it clearly holds better prospects for development than going to Fanos City.

Since Tang Yin intended to accompany Tang San to Heaven Dou Imperial City, Director Su shook his head with a sigh. After wishing the brothers all the best, he handed them their graduation certificates.

"Heaven Dou Imperial City? That's not bad!"

"I wish you both a smooth journey!"

After bidding farewell to Director Su.

Tang Yin brought Tang San back to Dormitory Seven to say goodbye to Xiao Wu.

"Do you really have to go?"

Upon learning the news that Tang Yin and Tang San were leaving.

The usually lively and spirited Xiao Wu had reddened eyes, her teeth biting down on her lower lip.

"Can I come with you?"

"I've also broken through to become a Spirit Master; I can apply for early graduation!"

Over this past year or so, with Tang San's assistance and matchmaking.

Coupled with Tang Yin's own outstanding looks, his silver tongue, and his exceptional wisdom and foresight.

Xiao Wu had grown to admire him deeply and had fallen in love with Tang Yin.

"No! You stay at Notting Academy for now."

To this, Tang Yin shook his head and refused directly.

"Next, Little San and I plan to head to Heaven Dou Imperial City."

"Things are far too complicated in Heaven Dou Imperial City, with countless factions and powerful experts."

"Among them, there are even legendary Titled Douluo!"

"It will take Little San and me quite a while to find our footing there, so you stay at the academy."

"Within three years, we will definitely come back to see you!"

As he spoke, Tang Yin chuckled and ruffled Xiao Wu's hair.

Upon learning that there were likely Titled Douluo in Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Xiao Wu bit her lip and extended her pinky finger.

"It's a promise! Pinky swear!"

"Pinky swear."

Tang Yin smiled helplessly, extended his own pinky, and hooked it with Xiao Wu's.

Off to the side, seeing how close Tang Yin and Xiao Wu were.

Thinking about the future, when his big brother Tang Yin and Xiao Wu grew up and married, having children who inherited his big brother's Mysterious Jade Arm and Purple Demon Eye spirits—each one looking like a golden boy or jade girl.

Tang San felt so excited and thrilled just thinking about it.

It was as if he could already see the Tang Sect reaching the pinnacle on the Douluo Continent, becoming great once more, and shaking the entire continent!

After saying goodbye to Xiao Wu and the group of work-study students.

Tang Yin and Tang San carried their specially made backpacks, hired a carriage in Nuoding City, and headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest.

After four or five days of travel.

Finally, the carriage arrived at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

After paying the fare, the carriage quickly turned around and fled this dangerous place.

Standing at the edge of the forest, Tang Yin looked out.

He saw an endless sea of emerald green forest in the distance, with towering ancient trees rising from the ground, their dense canopies overlapping and casting vast shadows across the woods.

From afar, the long, haunting howls of unknown spirit beasts could be faintly heard, adding to the sense of vastness and lethality.

"Let's go! Little San, we're going in!"

Suppressing the excitement and nervousness in his heart, Tang Yin subconsciously touched the bulging, specially made backpack on his back, which was filled with various hidden weapons, medicines, and supplies.

The Mysterious Iron Gold-Thread Inner Armor he wore provided a heavy, reassuring sense of security.

After activating his spirit, Mysterious Jade Arm, and Purple Demon Eye.

Tang Yin entered the Star Dou Great Forest, taking the lead. His spirit, Purple Demon Eye, and the Tang Sect's supreme technique, Purple Demon Eye, were activated simultaneously; the two combined to maximize his perception of danger.

Beyond that, his arms had transformed into a crystalline, jade-white color, radiating a cold aura. His Mysterious Jade Arm was ready to handle any sudden situation at any moment, and his right hand held a loaded Zhuge Repeating Crossbow firmly.

Tang San followed closely behind, responsible for guarding the rear and flanks, his Blue Silver Grass spirit already summoned.

The initial part of the journey went quite smoothly.

They only encountered weak spirit beasts of ten or several decades of cultivation.

Occasionally, an ignorant Nether Wolf or Wind Baboon would attempt an attack.

Tang Yin dropped his backpack, unleashed Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and his first soul skill: Mysterious Jade Divine Thunder Arm, transforming into a blur as he charged forward to pummel them ruthlessly with his self-created soul skill, Bullet Fist.

Soon, amidst a chorus of wails and shrieks.

After leaving behind several severely wounded and slain companions, the Nether Wolves and Wind Baboons turned and fled in every direction.

As they ventured deeper, the trees grew increasingly tall and thick, with vines coiling like dragons.

Century-level soul beasts began to appear frequently, but the brothers kept their auras well-concealed and moved with agility.

Coupled with Tang Yin's ability to detect and avoid soul beast gathering grounds in advance, their journey remained safe despite the perils.

On the afternoon of the third day, they entered a more ancient region.

Many of the trees here had withered, leaving only bare, moss-covered trunks standing like massive tombstones.

The claw marks, drag trails, and enormous droppings on the ground indicated that this was the territory of a powerful soul beast.

"Be careful, we have entered an area where thousand-year soul beasts might appear."

Tang Yin paused slightly, his voice dropping to a low, vigilant tone.

Tang San also sensed that the surrounding environment had become far too quiet, and he tightened his grip on the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow in his hand.