The Soul Beast Is Hard to Find

"Let's go."

Ling Xiao ignored the venom in Yu Tianxin's eyes and said to Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo before mounting his horse.

Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo also mounted their horses and followed.

They bypassed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's entourage and proceeded unhurriedly towards the Star Dou Forest.

From beginning to end, Ling Xiao's gaze never fell upon Yu Tianxin again.

As they passed the entourage, his gaze swept lightly over Yu Xuan, who stood in a corner.

Yu Xuan looked up briefly before lowering his head again.

In his gaze towards them, there was no fear or jealousy.

Only an indescribable longing and fervor.

The corner of Ling Xiao's lips curved into an almost imperceptible arc.

Interesting.

This Yu Xuan was even more interesting than he had anticipated.

As Ling Xiao and the others gradually moved away, Yu Tianxin looked at the elder leading the group.

"Elder, why didn't you make a move just now and help me teach that brat a lesson?"

The leading elder explained, "Hmph! Didn't you see their guards? Even with my Soul Douluo cultivation, I couldn't see through him, which means his realm is above mine. Not making a move was for your own good."

"When you're out and about, it's best to restrain yourselves, lest you provoke someone you can't afford to offend. Let's go, we'll continue."

Finally, the leading elder admonished them.

On the other side, Hu Liena was still excitedly talking about the recent match.

"Senior Yue Guan, did you see it? My junior brother's spear strike just now was simply too cool!"

"He sent the so-called Blue Lightning Twin Stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan flying with one move. Let's see if they dare to be arrogant in the future!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled in agreement, his tone full of admiration:

"Naturally! Lord Ling Xiao is a heaven-blessed prodigy. At such a young age, he possesses such strength. Looking across the entire Douluo Continent, you wouldn't find another like him."

"Let alone a single Yu Tianxin, even if Yu Tianheng came at him together, they would still be no match for Lord Ling Xiao."

When Ling Xiao made his move earlier, he had noticed.

His grasp of timing and the strength of his spiritual power far surpassed soul masters of the same age.

Coupled with his exquisite spear technique, his future achievements would be absolutely limitless.

It was no wonder the Pontiff held such high regard for this second disciple.

Such talent and disposition were indeed rarely seen in ten thousand years.

"Alright, senior sister, stop praising me."

Ling Xiao said with a helpless smile.

"It was just a spar, nothing to be proud of."

"Yu Tianxin was merely careless and underestimated me. If he had gone all out, I wouldn't have won so easily."

This victory, achieved in one move, relied on the element of surprise from his mental control and Yu Tianxin's initial underestimation.

If it had been a head-on confrontation, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's offensive capabilities were still not to be underestimated.

"Underestimation is also part of strength."

The carriage continued its journey, gradually picking up speed.

Half an hour later, the surrounding trees grew taller and denser.

The scent of vegetation and the concentration of primal energy in the air also became richer.

They had finally arrived at the Star Dou Forest.

The three stopped at the edge of the forest.

The Star Dou Forest before them resembled an ancient beast lying prostrate on the earth.

Boundless ancient trees towered, piercing the sky and obscuring the sun, their dense foliage completely blocking out the sky.

Beneath its quiet facade lay omnipresent danger and killing intent.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's smile faded, and his expression turned serious.

"I will clear the path ahead. Please do not stray more than a hundred meters from me, lest any accidents occur."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Yue Guan."

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, his tone polite.

"Lord Ling Xiao is too kind, this is my duty."

Chrysanthemum Douluo responded, his aura as a Level 95 Titled Douluo quietly released.

The low-level spirit beasts along the way, sensing the aura of a Titled Douluo, instantly scattered in fear.

The forest perimeter, previously rife with undercurrents, fell silent.

The pressure of a Title Douluo was the best pass one could have.

"Let's go."

Ling Xiao gripped his long spear and took the first step, entering the Star Dou Forest.

Hu Liena followed at his side, ready to strike at any moment.

Chrysanthemum Douluo walked in the lead, clearing the path and remaining vigilant of any movement within the woods.

The three did not linger, heading straight into the depths of the forest.

The path through the woods was not easy to traverse.

The roots of ancient trees were gnarled and intertwined, and the ground, piled high with rotting leaves, was slick and treacherous.

"Junior Brother, what kind of soul beast are you looking for for your second soul ring?"

Hu Liena asked in a low voice while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.

"We've been walking for nearly an hour now, and we've encountered plenty of century-level soul beasts. Why haven't you taken a liking to any of them?"

Along the way, they had encountered many soul beasts between three hundred and seven hundred years old.

There were Iron Armored Rhinoceroses that excelled in charging, Shadow Cats that excelled in stealth, and even Jade Phosphorous Serpents that specialized in toxins.

Ling Xiao merely glanced at them before shaking his head, showing no intention of stopping.

"For my second soul skill, I want to reinforce the strength of my martial soul, primarily focusing on control."

Ling Xiao scanned the woods, his voice calm as he explained.

"Ordinary control-type soul beasts, even if their age is appropriate, don't have high compatibility with my martial soul. There's no need to waste time."

His second soul ring would determine the attributes of his second Phantom Beast Species fruit.

He had to choose the most suitable one; he would rather have nothing than settle for less.

Hu Liena nodded in sudden realization:

"So that's it! Then I'll accompany you as we search slowly!"

"Besides, my third soul ring isn't that easy to find either, so we might as well take our time picking together."

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows upon the ground.

The figures of the three gradually ventured deeper into the forest, heading toward areas where soul beasts were more densely populated.

Ling Xiao gripped his long spear, his gaze sweeping sharply across his surroundings.

The depths of the Star Dou Forest were far more oppressive than the perimeter.

The branches and leaves of towering ancient trees completely obscured the sky.

The mist in the woods grew thicker.

It carried a damp, musty odor mixed with the scent of blood.

From time to time, the low roars of thousand-year soul beasts drifted from the depths of the dense forest.

Ling Xiao, Hu Liena, and Chrysanthemum Douluo had been walking in the Star Dou Forest for an entire day.

Since stepping into the forest, they had encountered dozens of types of soul beasts.

Yet, they had not found a target that perfectly matched Ling Xiao's requirements.

After a full day, she had grown accustomed to her junior brother's pickiness.

The three continued to push deeper.

Not long after, they encountered a Mysterious Steel Python beside a swamp.

The python was pitch black, its scales shimmering with a metallic luster like mysterious steel, and it was over ten meters long.

It was a seven-hundred-year-old beast, skilled in physical constriction and binding, accompanied by paralyzing toxins.

Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke up to ask:

"Lord Ling Xiao, this Mysterious Steel Python's binding ability is extremely strong, and its seven-hundred-year age is just right. It is a rare and excellent choice."

Ling Xiao shook his head once again.

"The Mysterious Steel Python relies on physical constriction and strangulation, which belongs to the Power Attack system; its limitations are too great."

"The accompanying toxin also lacks high compatibility with my plant-type martial soul, and its future growth potential is limited."

He scanned the python in the swamp, his tone calm.

"Let's keep looking for something else."

Chrysanthemum Douluo was stunned for a moment, then said no more.

The Pope had commanded that everything on this trip should prioritize Lord Ling Xiao's wishes.

He only needed to ensure the safety of the two of them.