Thunder Canyon, Mystic Thunder Dragon

Riding in a carriage, Lin Fan and Qian Xunji headed toward the Star Dou Forest.

Along the way, Lin Fan explained to Qian Xunji the soul beast requirements that Long Yuan had set for him.

With Lin Fan's current physical constitution, he was already comparable to some Soul Ancestors.

This was not only due to the Demon Element constantly altering his body, but also the medicinal baths and Whale Rubber he had used.

Based on various measurements, the age of his second soul ring was set at around five thousand years!

A five-thousand-year second ring was shocking enough as it was!

If outsiders were to discover this, they would certainly try every possible means to uncover the reason why!

The carriage moved at high speed, yet Lin Fan and Qian Xunji, sitting inside, felt not the slightest discomfort.

Two full days passed before the carriage arrived outside the Star Dou Forest.

"We have reached the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest now. Let us set out," Qian Xunji said.

Hearing this, Lin Fan woke from his meditation and nodded.

Walking into the Star Dou Forest, Lin Fan could feel that the soul power here was significantly denser than in the outside world.

However, it would certainly not do for a soul master to cultivate here.

After all, the Star Dou Forest was the dwelling place of soul beasts.

Thunder Canyon

"This is Thunder Canyon. Little Fan, you must stay close to me," Qian Xunji said sternly.

Lin Fan nodded, looking at the sky ahead, which was filled with dark clouds and punctuated by flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder.

Thunder Canyon was vast; at a glance, the widest point spanned eighty to ninety meters.

And this was only the outer perimeter; it would only be larger further inside.

Suddenly, a rustling sound echoed out.

Qian Xunji looked over to see a massive Single-Horned Thunder Rhino, its body covered in arcs of lightning, charging toward them.

Seeing this, Qian Xunji threw a punch, colliding directly with the rhino!

"Let's go."

Qian Xunji said indifferently; he did not even take this rhino, which was less than a thousand years old, seriously.

Hearing this, Lin Fan nodded and followed closely behind Qian Xunji.

The further they went, the wider the canyon became, and while they encountered a few thunder-attribute soul beasts along the way, their ages were unfortunately too low.

"A Purple Lightning Eagle, three thousand five hundred years; still a bit lacking."

"A Thunder Sword Bird, four-meter wingspan, reaching four thousand years; still not enough."

"A Thunder-Patterned Demon Tiger, three-colored patterns, only about three thousand years."

No, still no.

Qian Xunji led Lin Fan deeper into Thunder Canyon, but they could not find a single suitable candidate.

"Roar!" A furious bellow that shook the heavens suddenly erupted.

"What is happening? Could it be that soul beasts are fighting?" Qian Xunji frowned.

"Teacher, that sounds like the roar of a dragon-type," Lin Fan said, alerting him upon hearing the sound.

"Let us go and see," Qian Xunji said, then immediately led Lin Fan to rush toward the source of the noise.

As the distance closed, the clear sounds of combat reached their ears.

"It seems soul beasts are indeed fighting," Qian Xunji said calmly.

Before long, the two saw two soul beasts locked in battle.

In the distance, a creature about fifteen meters long stood with a physique as majestic as a mountain, its body covered in dark purple, near-black dragon scales.

Its wings blotted out the sky, and with every casual flap, thunder rolled.

Surrounding its body, powerful lightning crackled incessantly.

Its tail, about seven meters long, resembled a steel whip, with the tip forked into three lightning prongs that whipped up a thunderous storm with every movement.

Opposite it was a dying Thunder Rhino, though the age of this rhino had clearly reached over four thousand years!

"Teacher, this Mystic Thunder Dragon is perfect for my second soul ring!" Lin Fan said excitedly.

"Good!" Qian Xunji agreed, and after placing Lin Fan in a hidden spot, he headed toward the Mystic Thunder Dragon.

Seeing an outsider, the Mystic Thunder Dragon was highly displeased, roaring in anger as lightning descended from the sky.

Qian Xunji dodged easily, holding the Angel Holy Sword in his hand as he slashed toward the dragon's wings.

The Angel Holy Sword condensed out of thin air, its holy golden blade flowing with holy golden soul power. The edge sliced through the air, carrying an irresistible pressure as it struck directly at the Mystic Thunder Dragon's wings.

The Mystic Thunder Dragon roared in a rage, the lightning around its body surging violently. A purple-black pillar of lightning descended from the sky, smashing fiercely toward Qian Xunji, while its dragon claws swiped out with a sharp edge that tore through the air, attempting to block the strike.

As a five-thousand-year-old sub-dragon species, it reigned supreme within Thunder Canyon, possessing a formidable physique and violent lightning power that ordinary soul masters would never dare to confront head-on.

But Qian Xunji was the Saint Child of the Martial Soul Hall, his strength unfathomable. Facing the Mystic Thunder Dragon's counterattack, his expression remained unchanged.

With a light slash of the holy sword, divine soul power directly shattered the falling lightning pillar. The sword light cleaved the dragon's wing unimpeded.

The Mystic Thunder Dragon let out a piercing howl of pain. Its tough scales were instantly split open, revealing a wound deep enough to see bone. Blood poured out of the wound, and its wings faltered for a moment. The dragon's gaze towards Qian Xunji finally lost its ferocity, replaced by a hint of fear.

It could clearly feel that the human before it possessed an absolute strength it could not contend with.

Qian Xunji gave it no chance to breathe. He stepped forward, his figure instantly appearing above the Mystic Thunder Dragon's head. He raised the Angel Holy Sword again. This time, the soul power condensed within the sword was even more potent, carrying an aura that suppressed all.

The Mystic Thunder Dragon struggled desperately, lightning surging wildly around its body as it attempted a final counterattack. But under Qian Xunji's soul power suppression, its entire body stiffened, making even movement extremely difficult. It could only watch helplessly as the holy sword descended.

Not far away, Lin Fan watched Qian Xunji display his might, his eyes filled with admiration!

When would he, like Qian Xunji, be able to defeat such a powerful soul beast with just his martial soul, without needing any soul skills?

"Little Fan, come here," Qian Xunji's voice called out.

Lin Fan quickly ran to Qian Xunji's side to deliver the final blow to the Mystic Thunder Dragon.

A purple soul ring appeared around the Mystic Thunder Dragon.

"Absorb the soul ring. Teacher will guard you," Qian Xunji said.

Lin Fan nodded, sat down cross-legged, and guided the soul ring, beginning his absorption.

Not far away, the Thunder Rhino watched as the Mystic Thunder Dragon was killed by Qian Xunji in just a few moves. The last breath it held onto completely vanished.

With a boom, the Thunder Rhino's massive body collapsed onto the ground.

Qian Xunji merely glanced at it before ignoring it.

The most important thing now was Lin Fan's safety!

Lin Fan's terrifying cultivation speed, even compared to Bibi Dong, who also possessed Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, was slightly inferior.

Moreover, Lin Fan's actions at the Martial Soul Academy made Qian Xunji believe that Lin Fan could definitely lead the Martial Soul Hall to an even stronger path!

Time flew by.

Lin Fan awoke, feeling the soul power filling his body with strength, and smiled faintly.

"How is it?" Qian Xunji's voice sounded.

Qian Xunji looked at him with an expectant expression.

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Teacher, absorbing this five-thousand-three-hundred-year Mystic Thunder Dragon has directly raised my soul power to level twenty-five!"

"Level twenty-five!" Qian Xunji's eyes lit up.

This was far more than the usual one level increase for soul masters after absorbing a soul ring.

Even geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power needed about two to three months to increase their level in the Soul Grand Master realm.

Lin Fan's sudden increase of four levels was equivalent to saving more than half a year of cultivation time.

"What about your soul skill?" Qian Xunji asked, concerned.

He naturally knew the soul skill released by Lin Fan's Star Seed.

Therefore, Qian Xunji believed that his disciple walking an attribute-based path would be extremely suitable!