Friendly and Kind Roommate

Huo Yuhao bowed to become a disciple on the spot, joining the Tang Sect and acknowledging Tang Ya as his teacher.

Huo Yuhao had never dreamed that his first Soul Ring would be a million-year-old one, that he would have Brother Sky Dream, and that he would join the Tang Sect; Tang Ya had taken in a rare Spirit Master as a disciple, and Bei Bei was pleased to see the Tang Sect growing stronger.

Lu Ran had obtained Electrolux, and Jiang Nannan was content just to be by Lu Ran's side.

For a time, the atmosphere within the small team was exceptionally harmonious, with everyone feeling they had gained much and that the trip had been well worth it.

Continuing forward, Bei Bei took great care of Huo Yuhao, patiently explaining various knowledge regarding Martial Souls and Soul Rings.

Of course, the history of the Tang Sect was also included, for how could a Tang Sect disciple speak of strengthening the sect if they did not even know its past?

Huo Yuhao listened with extreme focus, his heart surging with excitement, filled with longing and aspiration.

"The main purpose of this trip is to obtain the third Soul Ring for our Tang Sect Sect Master, Teacher Tang Ya." Bei Bei gestured as he introduced her: "Our Teacher Ya is a level 30 Control-type Great Soul Elder!"

"Wow!" Huo Yuhao's eyes were filled with admiration. A Great Soul Elder!

Tang Ya straightened her back and waved her hand dismissively. "Hmph, keep it low-key, keep it low-key..."

Yet, the corners of her mouth, which curled up involuntarily, betrayed her true thoughts, though she had never really intended to hide them anyway.

Tang Ya had originally wanted to explain things to Huo Yuhao, but her desire to blurt everything out at once made her words disorganized and incoherent, forcing her to leave the task to Bei Bei.

She told herself in her heart: You are the Sect Master, yet you cannot even handle such a small matter...

But, feeling a little dejected, she heard Bei Bei praising her and immediately became happy again, lifting her delicate little nose. Hmph, that's right, I am the Tang Sect Sect Master; a Sect Master must learn to let go and leave suitable tasks to suitable people.

Continuing their exploration deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest, several hours later, Tang Ya clapped her small hands, looking at the corpse of a Wind Baboon that had fallen from the canopy. "Hmph, always resorting to sneak attacks; these Wind Baboons are the most annoying." "Little Yuhao, did you see that? This is our..."

Bei Bei's expression suddenly changed. "Ya, watch out!"

He instantly reached out into the void, pulling Tang Ya into his embrace. Tang Ya, light as if she had no weight, dodged a phantom shadow that lunged from the thicket and summoned several strands of Blue Silver Grass, one wrapping around Huo Yuhao's waist while the others extended outward.

Jiang Nannan also summoned her Martial Soul, her pinkish-white rabbit ears standing upright, her beautiful eyes filled with caution. She wanted to protect Lu Ran, but Lu Ran reached back and shielded her behind him instead.

A mere Mandala Snake could not hurt him.

Three Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—instantly coiled around his right arm, which had surged by over half a foot and sprouted scales.

In an instant, plasma surged like wandering lightning snakes.

Bei Bei shouted, "Thunderbolt!"

The yellow Soul Ring on his right arm shone brightly.

The massive, chaotic blue-purple lightning snakes instantly condensed into a net of thunder, restricting the phantom's movements.

Only then did everyone see clearly:

It was a three-meter-long, peach-colored snake.

Tang Ya's eyes lit up.

It was actually a thousand-year Mandala Snake!

It was perfect for her Blue Silver Grass!

Without a word, Bei Bei knew what she was thinking; the moment the net of thunder condensed, it began to tighten.

The Mandala Snake paused for only a moment.

Its blood-red pupils shifted, revealing sharp fangs as it lunged at Bei Bei, wreathed in a pink fragrance.

Seeing the Mandala Snake attack head-on, Bei Bei did not dodge, his gaze sharp.

He shouted:

"Thunder Fury!"

In an instant, All his attributes increased by fifty percent, and his aura surged!

The released lightning power seemed to come alive, making the net of thunder even more intimidating.

"Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Plasma erupted from his dragon-scaled right arm, condensing into a massive blue-purple lightning dragon claw.

He confronted the Mandala Snake directly.

"Boom!"

After a flash of light blinded them, Bei Bei was actually forced to retreat repeatedly, stumbling a few steps.

"Hiss, hiss~"

The Mandala Snake shrieked in pain, a wisp of green smoke rising from the hard peach-colored scales on its head, leaving behind a scorched mark; it was clearly injured.

"Swish, swish!"

Several low whistling sounds rang out as Tang Ya fired her sleeve arrows.

The Mandala Snake could not dodge in time, and sparks flew off its smooth, hard scales.

"Hiss~"

It clearly possessed high intelligence; its blood-red pupils shifted, scanning its surroundings.

Seeing it held no advantage, it opened its blood-red maw and spat out a cloud of thick pink mist. Suddenly, the intense forest battlefield was filled with fragrance.

"It's poison!"

Bei Bei hurriedly warned the others.

Huo Yuhao hurriedly covered his nose and mouth, but the lazy voice of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm echoed in his mind:

"What are you afraid of? Mere snake venom cannot hurt you. Breathe it in; Brother is here."

Only then did he put his hands down, feeling at ease.

That's right, Sky Dream Brother was here.

However, the net of thunder, which had been on the verge of closing, touched the thick pink mist and instantly lost its momentum, becoming fragmented.

Seeing it was effective, the Mandala Snake raised its head and spat out another cloud of thick mist, directly corroding a large hole in the net of thunder.

Seizing the opportunity, The creature coiled its body, its three-meter-long frame launching directly into the air.

Accompanied by a burst of pink mist, It drilled its way out of the net of lightning.

"We can't let it get away!"

Tang Ya cried out anxiously.

Blue Silver Grass surged like waves, attempting to block the Mandala Snake.

This wasn't entirely out of concern for the Soul Ring;

One had to understand, The Mandala Snake was naturally swift, possessed high intelligence, and excelled at hiding.

If it were truly allowed to vanish into the forest, Then everyone would be in danger.

They could be attacked at any moment.

Even more troublesome was the fact that the Mandala Snake was highly proficient with toxins.

If one were to come into contact with even a drop of its corrosive venom, Their flesh would fester, and the poison would course through their entire body.

In this vast Star Dou Great Forest, being poisoned was synonymous with death.

Yet, the Mandala Snake was incredibly fast, Disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Bei Bei's heart sank, his expression turning grave.

He said in a deep voice:

"Head to the open ground!"

One of the Mandala Snake's greatest advantages was its ability to maneuver through the complex trunks of the forest.

Once they reached an open area, its threat would be diminished.

Tang Ya immediately prepared to move out with Huo Yuhao.

Jiang Nannan also prepared to depart with Lu Ran.

Although Bei Bei's Thunderbolt had restricted the Mandala Snake, it had also restricted everyone else.

Aside from using long-range weapons, No one could intervene.

She hadn't engaged in a direct confrontation, but she could still feel the oppressive pressure of the Mandala Snake.

However, Lu Ran, standing to the side, frowned.

If they let the Mandala Snake continue its assault, someone might actually get hurt.

Since that was the case, He would have to take action himself.

With that thought, Beside Lu Ran, Two purple Soul Rings slowly rose.

Bei Bei and the others paused in their tracks.

Two thousand-year rings?

How is that possible?!

Before anyone could react, Lu Ran's gaze shifted slightly as he extended his left hand toward the front-left, gripping the air tightly:

"BOOM!!"

The forest ten meters ahead suddenly erupted with a deafening roar.

The group turned their heads in unison to look.

Ancient, weathered trees were snapped at the waist and came crashing down, startling flocks of birds into panicked flight in the distance.

Then came several more explosive sounds, seemingly mixed with strange, hissing shrieks.

It was a chilling sound to hear.

In an instant, Branches and debris flew through the air.

But only a moment later, the forest sank back into silence.

The group stood frozen in place.

Before they could figure out what that commotion was, they saw, amidst the chaotic forest, a yellow figure slowly walking toward them... with a peach-colored giant snake clamped in its jaws.