Battle, Fifty Thousand Year Howling Moon Wolf King!

After obtaining a satisfactory soul ring and soul bone, Xia Ming and his group did not leave the Star Dou Great Forest.

Instead, they continued to search for a suitable seventh soul ring for Zhang Lexuan.

For a soul master, the seventh soul ring is of extraordinary significance.

Compared to the considerations of compatibility between soul skills and martial souls for the first six rings, the primary pursuit for the seventh soul ring is often the highest possible age.

The power and duration of the Avatar of the Martial Soul are directly linked to the age of the seventh soul ring; the higher the age, the more powerful the Avatar becomes.

Of course, for a proud daughter of heaven like Zhang Lexuan, compatibility cannot be completely ignored.

Her martial soul is one of the top-tier martial souls, "Moon," which has specific requirements regarding the bloodline, attributes, and even habits of soul beasts.

"For Lexuan's seventh soul ring, the target must be a soul beast of at least fifty thousand years," Yan Shaozhe said with a solemn expression.

"If we can find a soul beast with matching attributes and an excellent bloodline, we could reluctantly accept a slightly lower age.

But if we want to pursue the ultimate, it is best to find an existence of over fifty-five thousand, or even close to sixty thousand years."

Soul beasts over fifty thousand years old are by no means common sights in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Most of them occupy the depths of the forest, each possessing its own territory, and they are highly intelligent and adept at hiding.

Moreover, their combat power is monstrous, sufficient to rival or even suppress human Soul Douluo powerhouses.

In the border area between the outer edge of the core zone and the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, the four of them searched carefully for another three days.

On this day, as the moonlight first appeared, the cold lunar rays spilled through the gaps in the dense canopy, casting mottled silver brilliance.

When they reached a relatively open vale in the forest, Elder Song, who possessed the keenest perception, suddenly stopped and raised a hand to signal.

The group immediately restrained their aura and concealed their figures.

Looking in the direction Elder Song indicated, they saw a giant wolf with a pure white body and a lithe, slender frame standing atop a massive rock in the center of the vale, howling at the moon.

"Awoo--!"

The desolate wolf howl echoed through the silent forest; where the sound waves passed, grass and trees bowed low, and a cold pressure imbued with the clarity of moonlight permeated the air.

The giant wolf's fur was like the finest silver satin, flowing with water-like luster under the moonlight.

A crescent moon mark was clearly visible on its forehead, and its eyes were a rare silver-white.

"A fifty-thousand-year-level Howling Moon Wolf King!" Elder Zhuang whispered, his tone carrying a hint of pleasant surprise.

"The age is close to fifty-five thousand years, its attributes are highly compatible with Lexuan's 'Moon' martial soul, and its bloodline is top-tier among wolf-type soul beasts. It is undoubtedly an excellent choice for a seventh soul ring!"

A look of satisfaction also flashed in Yan Shaozhe's eyes as he nodded slightly: "Indeed, it is one of the most suitable targets.

Once Lexuan absorbs it, her Avatar of the Martial Soul will surely be extraordinary."

His aura condensed slightly, and a faint golden halo began to circulate around his body, preparing to strike and quickly subdue this wolf king.

"Senior Brother, wait."

Just as Yan Shaozhe was about to move, a palm gently pressed onto his arm.

Yan Shaozhe turned back to see Xia Ming looking at him, his eyes flickering with a burning, eager desire for battle.

"Could you leave this Howling Moon Wolf King to me to test myself first?

Senior Brother and the two Elders only need to suppress the field for me."

Once these words were spoken, not only Yan Shaozhe, but even Elder Song, Elder Zhuang, and the subject herself, Zhang Lexuan, revealed obvious looks of astonishment.

The bloodline of a Howling Moon Wolf King is not weak.

While it may not compare to a soul beast on the level of a Dark-Gold Terrorclaw Bear, it is the second tier just below that.

At an age of fifty thousand years, it is at least equivalent to a human Soul Douluo, and perhaps even more troublesome than an average one.

Yet Xia Ming had only just obtained his third soul ring and become a Soul Elder not long ago.

A Soul Elder challenging a fifty-thousand-year soul beast comparable to a Soul Douluo?

The gap between them is more than just heaven and earth!

But after carefully considering his monstrous ability to fight above his level, perhaps he truly possessed the strength to clash with the opponent.

Yan Shaozhe exchanged a glance with Elder Song and Elder Zhuang, and the two Elders nodded slightly.

With three Super Douluo present, their spiritual power had already locked onto the battlefield.

Even if the unexpected were to happen, they would certainly be able to intervene in an instant to ensure Xia Ming remained safe and sound.

"Good!" Yan Shaozhe finally nodded, patting Xia Ming on the shoulder with eyes full of encouragement and expectation.

"Go, let us see where your current limit truly lies.

Remember, focus on honing yourself through actual combat and feeling the pressure of a life-and-death struggle with a soul beast; there is no need to force a quick victory."

"Understood." Xia Ming grinned, his fighting spirit soaring.

With the plan decided, Xia Ming no longer concealed himself.

He took a deep breath, stepped out from the shadows of the dense forest where he had been hiding, and walked step by step into the moonlit vale.

His appearance immediately alerted the Howling Moon Wolf King.

The Wolf King ceased its long howl, its silver-white eyes sweeping coldly over the human who appeared young yet possessed an unusually heavy and composed aura, a warning whimper rumbling in its throat.

"ROAR--!"

The response to it was a roar that shook the entire mountain forest!

Golden light erupted from Xia Ming's body as his Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff martial soul instantly possessed him!

Following that, the dark-gold Domination Domain expanded with him at its center, and his first two soul rings lit up in an instant.

Under the support of several buffs, Xia Ming's aura climbed frantically as if riding a rocket!

After obtaining his soul rings, Xia Ming already possessed strength and defense not inferior to a top-tier Soul Saint.

With the added amplification of his two soul rings, he had reached the level of a Soul Douluo.

"AWOOO--!"

The Howling Moon Wolf King was thoroughly enraged!

A human child with an aura no higher than a Soul Elder had dared to release such unbridled pressure and domain in its presence.

In its long life, this was a provocation it had never encountered before!

A flash of silver! The Howling Moon Wolf King's figure vanished from its spot.

The next moment, it appeared at Xia Ming's side, a giant claw wreathed in condensed Moonlight whistling through the air as it swiped fiercely toward Xia Ming's head!

Xia Ming did not dodge or evade, instead letting out a low shout: "Well come!"

He twisted his waist and turned, meeting that wolf claw—which was larger than his own head—head-on with a left fist wrapped in golden soul power!

"BANG--!"

A dull, drum-like sound of impact exploded!

A visible shockwave spread in a ring, tearing up the turf and gravel on the ground!

Xia Ming's feet sank deep into the earth, carving out two trenches several meters long, yet he stood firmly in place!

Where the fist and claw met, golden light and silver radiance frantically annihilated one another!

A trace of disbelief flashed through the Howling Moon Wolf King's eyes.

How could this human's strength be so terrifying?

It could feel the recoil coming from its claw, which was in no way inferior to a head-on collision with a soul beast of the same level.

However, what made its heart tremble even more was yet to come.

In the moment he leaned back slightly from the recoil, a sharp light shot from Xia Ming's eyes, his right fist clenched tight.

An aura fusing immense mental pressure and physical strength suddenly condensed at his fist's edge!

"Reign Over the World!"