Sky Azure Bull Python

As the lightning dissipated, large patches of charred black appeared on the body of the Purple Thunder Roc.

Its originally purple feathers had shed significantly, leaving it looking quite miserable.

Yet, those eyes remained filled with hatred, showing not the slightest intention of retreating.

Although the aura emanating from its body had weakened considerably, it did not display the posture of one suffering from grievous wounds.

"Truly worthy of being a five-thousand-year Soul Beast; even after taking that hit, it isn't even heavily injured."

Li Han swept his divine sense across the area, confirming the state of the Purple Thunder Roc.

While it appeared wretched on the outside, it had not actually sustained critical damage and still possessed a certain level of combat capability.

Swallowing an Energy Recovery Pill, Li Han quickly restored his depleted soul power.

"It seems this is a fight to the death, so I shall hold nothing back."

The commotion from the battle with the Purple Thunder Roc was significant, and if it dragged on too long, he feared it would attract other Soul Beasts, which would be troublesome.

Therefore, a swift resolution was the only way forward.

Li Han exhaled a long breath of stale air, his left hand already gripping a Heavenly Thunder Bead.

If one were to ask what his strongest attack was currently, it would undoubtedly be this Heavenly Thunder Bead.

Especially after the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo evolved to produce blue lightning, Li Han had refined the Heavenly Thunder Beads once more, greatly increasing their power.

Originally, they could instantly kill anything below the level of a Soul Ancestor, but with their current power, even a Soul Ancestor would be in dire straits if hit by one.

This was the greatest source of confidence for Li Han in daring to enter the Star Dou Great Forest.

With three Heavenly Thunder Beads at his disposal, he was confident in dealing with any Soul Beast below the ten-thousand-year level.

Wind-Thunder Wings unfurled!

Li Han summoned the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo with his right hand, transforming it into the Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords.

With a flap of his Wind-Thunder Wings, a flash of blue lightning streaked by as Li Han charged straight at the Purple Thunder Roc.

As his sword edge swept out, an Azure Origin Sword Ray was unleashed!

The Purple Thunder Roc was startled and immediately dodged, simultaneously letting out an angry shriek.

Purple lightning began to brew in its mouth once more; Li Han narrowed his eyes and flicked out a golden light!

It was a Golden Light Talisman.

The Golden Light Talisman transformed into a large golden bell, encasing the beak of the Purple Thunder Roc.

This sudden turn of events caught the Purple Thunder Roc off guard.

It was too late to dissipate the Purple Thunder Sky Rush already gathering in its throat.

With a loud boom!

The Purple Thunder Sky Rush detonated directly inside the mouth of the Purple Thunder Roc!

Its originally incredibly hard beak was instantly blown apart by half.

Following another shrill cry, the gaze the Purple Thunder Roc directed at Li Han was now tinged with a hint of terror.

This human was far more difficult to deal with than it had imagined.

He was clearly only a Soul Elder, so why did he possess such terrifying strength?

By now, its rage for revenge had been blasted away, and before it could even react, Li Han flicked out another Heavenly Thunder Bead!

Under the manipulation of his Object Control Technique, the Heavenly Thunder Bead drilled with pinpoint accuracy right into the shattered beak.

Boom!

Another explosion occurred, one far more powerful than the previous blast.

The head of the Purple Thunder Roc was blown apart, and its massive body plummeted to the ground.

Seeing this, Li Han was also momentarily stunned.

"This is my first time using the Heavenly Thunder Bead; I didn't expect the power to be so astonishing."

Li Han immediately descended near the Purple Thunder Roc.

Looking at the headless beast, he felt a bit dazed.

"These Heavenly Thunder Beads are excellent; I must craft more."

However, given Li Han's current cultivation level, refining each Heavenly Thunder Bead required a significant amount of time, which greatly hindered his cultivation, leaving him with only three in his inventory until now.

Now, there were only two left.

Li Han waved his right hand, activating the Spirit Condensing Formation to begin refining the Purple Thunder Roc.

"It is a five-thousand-year Soul Beast, after all; I shouldn't let it go to waste."

He had never killed a Soul Beast of this level before.

He imagined the Soul Crystal from this one would certainly not disappoint.

In a way, this could be considered sending your whole family to be reunited.

Li Han muttered to himself, pushing the Spirit Condensing Formation to its limit before popping an Energy Recovery Pill into his mouth.

On the other side, deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

Xiao Wu followed the Titan Giant Ape and met the Sky Azure Bull Python.

"Sister Xiao Wu, have you been well in the human world? Has anyone bullied you?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python looked at Xiao Wu, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and spoke gently.

"I've been doing very well. I've met many interesting humans, and they have all been very kind to me.

Especially Li Han, who came with me to the Star Dou Great Forest this time; he is a very magical Soul Master.

His Martial Soul is incredible. Even though it is a plant-type Martial Soul, it can produce edible leaves just like a food-type Soul Master.

After eating them, I felt my physique undergo a transformation.

Moreover, my soul power has increased rapidly; I am already at level sixteen.

Look, it's this."

Xiao Wu took out the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf she hadn't eaten yet.

Under the moonlight, the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf shimmered with blue electric arcs.

Both the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python were somewhat surprised to see this.

Then, Xiao Wu released her Martial Soul, and they saw that her Soft Bone Charm Rabbit now bore two thunder patterns identical to those on the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf, making her Martial Soul appear even more mysterious.

"This... what a miraculous change.

As far as I can tell, this is a benign mutation.

Sister Xiao Wu, have you gained the ability to use lightning?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python asked curiously.

As a soul beast proficient in lightning power, he was extremely sensitive to it.

"Yes. For now, I've only gained a tiny bit of lightning power, and I can't use it to attack like you do.

If I continue to eat them, perhaps I will be able to master the power of lightning."

Xiao Wu looked excited.

"Sister Xiao Wu, could you give me a piece to taste?"

"Of course!"

Xiao Wu handed a Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf to the Sky Azure Bull Python, who examined it carefully before swallowing it in one gulp.

The tiny Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf naturally had little effect on him.

However, the Evil-Warding Divine Thunder contained within it made his expression change.

"Such pure lightning power! It is even purer than my Sky Azure Annihilation Divine Thunder.

Sister Xiao Wu, what is this Soul Master's Martial Soul?"

"He said it's called Heavenly Thunder Bamboo. It looks a bit like a Lone Bamboo, so it must be a mutated Martial Soul."

"No, this kind of pure thunder power could never be produced by a mutation of a Martial Soul like the Lone Bamboo.

I fear this Martial Soul is comparable to a god-level Martial Soul! Or perhaps even stronger."

"What? Is he that amazing?"

Xiao Wu looked shocked.

"That Soul Master is indeed not simple. I just sensed that his physical strength is extremely high, stronger than the average Soul Ancestor.

His strength is also not to be underestimated.

Although I cannot sense his exact cultivation level, he is at least level twenty."

The Titan Giant Ape added.

"Li Han is indeed level twenty; we came here this time to hunt for his second soul ring. By the way, he is only eight years old."

Xiao Wu added.

"Possessing a god-level Martial Soul capable of changing the quality of others' Martial Souls, and having reached level twenty at such a young age—this person's talent is exceptionally high.

Perhaps one day, he will receive the inheritance of a god."

The Sky Azure Bull Python deduced.

"A god's inheritance? Da Ming, are you saying that Li Han might become a god?"

Xiao Wu was astonished.

"Yes. I have heard that gods have always been observing the Douluo Continent, and they will turn their own inheritances into trials to bestow upon Soul Masters.

This is also the necessary path for a Soul Master to become a god.

And the Soul Masters they choose are all individuals of extraordinary talent.

Your friend clearly meets this requirement.

Sister Xiao Wu, perhaps he will be the key to you becoming a god."