Huo Li Acts, Qilin Steps on Heaven

"Ice Jade Scorpion?" Huo Wu asked in surprise, "Ling Yun, do you know this soul beast?"

"That's right. The Ice Jade Scorpion is a top-tier ice-attribute soul beast that grows in the Extreme North. Looking at that icy blue scorpion tail, its cultivation is likely over thirty thousand years."

"I didn't expect to run into such a soul beast here; it was probably attracted by the sounds of our fight earlier!"

"This Ice Jade Scorpion might have drifted from the Extreme North to the Ice Seal Forest. After all, this place isn't too far from the Extreme North."

Shui Bing'er also spoke softly. Just then, her pretty face flushed, and she said shyly, "That said, Ling Yun, could you please get off me first?"

To prevent the Ice Jade Scorpion from ambushing Shui Bing'er, Ling Yun had instinctively pinned her firmly to the ground with his large hands.

Although he was younger than Shui Bing'er, Ling Yun had consumed Whale Rubber, and without using Martial Soul Possession, his strength was far greater than hers.

Realizing the situation, Ling Yun scrambled off her, looking quite embarrassed.

"Sorry, Sister Bing'er, I was afraid that Ice Jade Scorpion would ambush you, so I..."

"It's fine, I don't blame you."

Shui Bing'er shook her head with a blushing face, then asked, "Anyway, what should we do now?"

"Heh, what else can we do? Naturally, we have to fight it!" Ling Yun laughed, a hint of madness appearing in his eyes.

"This beast's cultivation has reached thirty thousand years; it will be perfect as my fifth soul ring!"

Although he wanted to absorb a water-attribute soul ring, ice and water were essentially the same, so an ice-attribute soul ring wasn't out of the question. Besides, the Ice Seal Deer also possessed the ability to control ice.

As he spoke, Ling Yun had already summoned the Five Spirit Lock and was preparing to go up and battle the Ice Jade Scorpion, but Huo Li, who was behind him, spoke up.

"You can't do that. Don't forget, little Shui Qingyue is still absorbing her soul ring. This Ice Jade Scorpion is a ten-thousand-year soul beast; if you fight it, you will undoubtedly fall into a protracted battle. The commotion will only disturb her."

Once these words were spoken, Ling Yun felt there was some truth to them. Just as he was about to ask "What should we do then?", he heard Huo Li speak again.

"So, leave this Ice Jade Scorpion to me. I will beat it into a heavy injury as quickly as possible, and you, Ling Yun, will be responsible for delivering the final blow. Also..."

As he spoke, Huo Li looked at Shui Qingyue and continued, "Sister Shui Qingyue, protect your daughter well. Don't let the aftermath of the battle reach her."

Shui Qingyue nodded, "I understand, Brother Huo Li. I leave everything to you."

"Heh, don't worry. A thirty-thousand-year soul beast isn't enough to take my old life. Fire Qilin, Martial Soul Possession!"

Huo Li channeled his soul power and gave a light shout. Immediately, a phantom of a Qilin burning with raging flames appeared behind him—this was his martial soul, the Fire Qilin!

Like the Fire Shadow and the One-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon, it was a top-tier fire-attribute martial soul!

After releasing his martial soul, a scorching aura instantly swept toward the Ice Jade Scorpion, and the soul pressure of a Soul Douluo was suddenly unleashed.

"Whoosh..."

Feeling Huo Li's soul pressure, a flash of panic appeared in the Ice Jade Scorpion's eyes. It seemed to realize it had provoked an existence it shouldn't have and immediately tried to flee, but it was already too late.

After Martial Soul Possession, Huo Li charged straight at the Ice Jade Scorpion!

As a scorpion, it wasn't very fast. By the time it reacted, Huo Li had already reached its front, his sandbag-sized fist slamming heavily into its face.

With a bang, the immense force arrived, and in an instant, the Ice Jade Scorpion was knocked back more than ten meters by Huo Li.

Seeing Huo Li's murderous aura, the Ice Jade Scorpion hurriedly whipped its flexible, slender tail, stabbing it straight at Huo Li like a spear.

"Hah, a mere petty trick."

Huo Li smiled slightly. He dodged the attack with a simple sidestep, then took a step forward, charging toward the Ice Jade Scorpion across the pristine white snow!

But just then, the flexible tail suddenly changed direction, stabbing toward Huo Li's back.

At the same time, the hook at the end flashed with a biting cold light. In an instant, a freezing, bone-chilling cold air erupted, as if it intended to freeze Huo Li into a block of ice!

Seeing this, Huo Wu's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly shouted, "Dad, watch out behind you!"

"Heh, don't worry, little sister. Dad will be fine."

Hearing this, Huo Wu looked back to see Huo Wushuang smiling calmly, then continuing, "He is an eighty-sixth-level assault-system Battle Soul Douluo. A thirty-thousand-year soul beast won't be able to harm him!"

Just as Huo Wushuang finished speaking, a scorching aura soared into the sky.

Huo Li's seventh soul ring shimmered beneath his feet, and his body began to burn with raging flames, expanding until he transformed into a majestic Fire Qilin.

Not only did he completely evaporate the cold air attacking from behind, but he also slammed into the Ice Jade Scorpion like a heavy truck, sending it flying dozens of meters away.

Then, Huo Li opened his massive maw and spewed high-temperature flames, completely engulfing the Ice Jade Scorpion.

The Ice Jade Scorpion was only a thirty-thousand-year soul beast; how could it withstand Huo Li's Qilin fire? Before long, it was covered in burns and fell into a dying coma.

At this point, only ten minutes had passed since Huo Li released his martial soul!

Seeing Huo Li defeat the Ice Jade Scorpion so easily, Ling Yun felt invigorated and muttered, "Is this the strength of a Soul Douluo? When will I be as strong as the Dean?"

If he and Huo Wu's group joined forces, they might have been able to defeat the Ice Jade Scorpion, but they definitely couldn't have done it as easily as Huo Li.

Huo Li suddenly laughed and said calmly, "Alright, Ling Yun, kid, hurry up and give it the final blow. This Ice Jade Scorpion's cultivation is thirty thousand years; I wonder if you can absorb its soul ring?"

"Don't worry, Dean. I've already created many miracles; I believe I can do this too!"

Ling Yun smiled confidently. Having consumed six immortal herbs, both his physical strength and mental power far exceeded that of ordinary people, so absorbing a thirty-thousand-year soul ring would naturally be a breeze.

Thinking of this, he took out a dagger and plunged it into the Ice Jade Scorpion's brain, instantly ending its life.

Then, Ling Yun sat cross-legged. Once the Ice Jade Scorpion's soul ring appeared, he released his soul power to guide the ring and added it to his martial soul.

In an instant, a terrifying surge of soul power and a shockwave of spiritual energy poured forth from the spirit ring, battering his physical body and soul respectively.

Even though Ling Yun had consumed six immortal herbs, he could not help but feel a trace of pain at this moment.

Fortunately, this bit of agony did not affect him; as he focused his mental energy to resist the spiritual shockwave released upon the death of the Ice Jade Scorpion, the pain gradually subsided.

In the end, Ling Yun successfully navigated the danger zone. All that remained was to thoroughly refine the residual soul power within the spirit ring, and the task would be complete.

Seeing this, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, and the others nearby all breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Just then, Shui Yue'er slowly opened her eyes, her aura soaring simultaneously. Having absorbed the spirit ring of the Blizzard Bear, her soul power had reached level forty-one.