Seeing that the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor could still hold off the Titan Giant Ape for a while, Lin Fan stopped rushing. His thoughts stirred, and his Super Poké Ball Martial Soul activated.
Buzz—
In the blink of an eye, a Super Ball had been made. Red and blue patterns shimmered across it, and the special aura within left both Dugu Bo and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm quite surprised.
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was especially astonished. It had only just become Lin Fan's Soul Ring and still didn't know what he was capable of.
After examining the Super Ball closely, it asked in confusion, "Is this the thing you said could capture a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
"Impossible!"
"Though it contains a decent amount of Soul Power, there's no way that amount could trap a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Lin Fan didn't answer the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's doubts. He kept his eyes fixed on the Titan Giant Ape and the three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors. The moment the three brothers launched a desperate, explosive strike that forced the Titan Giant Ape to defend itself, Lin Fan made his move.
"Super Ball, get in there!"
Whoosh—
The Super Ball shot through the air at incredible speed, hurtling toward the Titan Giant Ape.
At the sight, Dugu Bo and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm both began breathing faster.
After all, they couldn't possibly expect a little ball thrown at a terrifying Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to do any good.
Still, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was Lin Fan's Soul Ring, and Dugu Bo had witnessed many of Lin Fan's astonishing abilities. So they chose to take a gamble alongside him.
The Titan Giant Ape was indeed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with a special bloodline. The instant Lin Fan threw the Super Ball, it sensed the surge of Soul Power—and noticed Lin Fan rushing out as well.
But its keen spiritual perception was both its strength and its downfall!
As far as the Titan Giant Ape could sense, Lin Fan and the Super Ball he had thrown possessed only a feeble amount of Soul Power. By all rights, neither could pose any danger.
And so, the Titan Giant Ape ignored the Super Ball and continued attacking the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor.
Bang—
Its enormous palm came crashing down, sending the three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors flying. Their bodies were covered in wounds.
Seeing that they'd lost, they didn't stick around. They turned and tried to flee.
At that very moment, the Super Ball struck the Titan Giant Ape.
Buzz—
Whoosh!
In an instant, a strange power surged, and the Titan Giant Ape's expression changed dramatically!
The power seemed weak, yet it carried an irresistible, inescapable force. The Titan Giant Ape's entire body shrank, then turned into a beam of light and poured into the Poké Ball.
An ordinary Poké Ball would have more to do after that, but once the Super Ball was used, success was guaranteed by the power of the rules!
No matter how powerful the Titan Giant Ape was, it couldn't change the rules. The Super Ball gleamed, then quickly flew back into Lin Fan's hand.
[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully captured the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Titan Giant Ape. Due to its rare bloodline, you have received additional rewards: Speed Ball x1, Heavy Ball x1, Friend Ball x9!]
The capture had succeeded, and he'd even received bonus rewards. Lin Fan couldn't help feeling delighted.
Two blessings at once!
The Friend Ball was especially useful. It didn't guarantee success, but if the capture worked, the captured Soul Beast would have an off-the-charts affinity for him and obey his every command, no matter how powerful it was.
In that instant, Lin Fan had already figured out how to use the Friend Ball.
When he encountered a suitable Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, he could release the Titan Giant Ape. As long as the Titan Giant Ape injured the other beast, he could use the Friend Ball and leave the result to chance.
If it worked, Lin Fan would have a loyal Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. With the Titan Giant Ape, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with a special bloodline, at his side, he wouldn't fear even a three-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast—or a Soul Master on Tang Hao's level.
"Roar!"
Just as Lin Fan was lost in thought, a deafening roar suddenly rang out from the direction of the Lake of Life, deep in the core region of the Star Dou Forest.
"Oh no, the Sky Azure Bull Python!"
"Tian Meng, cover us with your spiritual power! We need to get out of here, now!"
Almost as soon as Lin Fan finished speaking, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm spread its spiritual power over the two men and the Soul Beast. Dugu Bo grabbed Lin Fan and sprinted toward the forest's edge.
Boom—
The next moment, terrifying Soul Power erupted from the heart of the Star Dou Forest, sweeping out in every direction.
Even Dugu Bo couldn't help swallowing at the pressure of that immense Soul Power.
The Sky Azure Bull Python was nearly two hundred thousand years old. Combined with its powerful physique, it could even hold its own against Bibi Dong, a level-ninety-nine Soul Master, for a short time.
To Dugu Bo, that level of strength was truly astonishing.
"What a pity. If the Sky Azure Bull Python were a little weaker, or if it didn't know the Titan Giant Ape, I could've made them fight and captured it with a Friend Ball."
Lin Fan sighed inwardly. He knew that his plan could work on other Soul Beasts, but not on the Sky Azure Bull Python.
The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were close. If he released the Titan Giant Ape, the Sky Azure Bull Python wouldn't kill Lin Fan—it would just capture him. That meant the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't be in any danger.
Lin Fan would be the only one in trouble!
So when it came to the Sky Azure Bull Python, it was best to run.
He could return to the Star Dou Forest once he was able to make another Super Ball. Next time, he'd use another powerful Soul Beast to distract the Sky Azure Bull Python, then land a direct hit with the Super Ball!
Thinking of this, Lin Fan couldn't help smiling.
It seemed he wouldn't need years of arduous cultivation to become a powerful figure on this continent. That day was already within reach!
Whoosh—
Under the pressure of the Sky Azure Bull Python's terrifying aura, Dugu Bo went all out. He soon brought Lin Fan back to where Dugu Yan and the others were absorbing their Soul Rings.
They too had felt that immense pressure, and alarm showed on their faces. The moment they saw Dugu Bo, they hurriedly asked, "Senior Dugu, what happened? What's that Soul Beast's aura?"
"It's nearly a two-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast. I captured its little brother!"
Lin Fan grinned. "Hurry and take Dugu Yan with you. The Titan Giant Ape has disappeared, so the Sky Azure Bull Python will turn the whole Star Dou Forest upside down looking for it. This place isn't safe."
"Leave?"
"Yan'er is still absorbing her Soul Ring."
Lin Qingfeng froze. He truly considered Dugu Yan his future daughter-in-law. Sure, she was a little older, but her talent was excellent and she was beautiful. If his son married her, their family would gain a Titled Douluo as an ally. How could he possibly refuse?
"Brother Sky Dream, I'm sure something like this is as easy as lifting a finger for you, right?"
Lin Fan's eyes shifted as he looked toward the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
"Of course."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was simply too naive. As soon as Lin Fan praised him, he was carried away and said with a grin, "It's only a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. With me here, there'll be no backlash."
"The priority is to get out of here."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm wasn't afraid of the Sky Azure Bull Python. It was worried that the Sky Azure Bull Python might disturb those sleeping beings and alert them that it had escaped.
If that happened, even its spiritual power might not be enough to keep those more terrifying beings from sensing it.
As he spoke, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm casually waved a hand. The Soul Ring inside Dugu Yan, which had still been raging, instantly quieted down.
In this state, Dugu Yan still couldn't move on her own, but the others could carry her away.
Dugu Bo beckoned with his left hand, then hurried toward the forest's edge, carrying Lin Fan in one hand and Dugu Yan in the other.
Lin Qingfeng, Qian Ying, and the others hurried after them.
At the same time, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm finally realized something was off. It spoke in Lin Fan's mind: "Wait, did I fall for your trick? You look so young, and your Soul Power is so weak. How do you know so much? How did you know I could do all that?"
At that moment, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm suddenly felt like it had been lured onto a pirate ship!
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