Sky Azure Bull Python

The lightning faded, revealing large patches of charred black across the Purple Thunder Roc's body.

Many of its purple feathers had fallen out, leaving it looking rather miserable.

But its eyes were still filled with hatred. It showed no intention of leaving,

and although its aura had weakened considerably, it showed no signs of being gravely injured.

"As expected of a five-thousand-year-old Soul Beast. Even after taking that hit, it still wasn't badly wounded."

Li Han swept it with his Divine Sense, confirming the Purple Thunder Roc's condition.

Although it looked wretched, it hadn't actually suffered a severe injury and still had some fighting strength.

Li Han swallowed an Energy Recovery Pill and quickly replenished his depleted Soul Power.

"Looks like this is a fight to the death. In that case, I won't hold back."

The battle with the Purple Thunder Roc had already made quite a commotion, and it was dragging on too long. Other Soul Beasts might be drawn here, and that would be troublesome.

So the best course was to finish this quickly.

Li Han exhaled deeply, a Heavenly Thunder Bead already pinched between the fingers of his left hand.

As for his strongest attack right now, there was no doubt it was the Heavenly Thunder Bead.

Especially after the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo evolved and developed blue lightning, Li Han had refined the Heavenly Thunder Beads again, greatly increasing their power.

Before, they could instantly kill anyone below Soul Ancestor rank. Now, even a Soul Ancestor would be in serious trouble if struck by one.

That was also Li Han's greatest source of confidence in coming to the Star Dou Great Forest.

With three Heavenly Thunder Beads, he was confident he could handle any Soul Beast below the ten-thousand-year level.

His Wind-Thunder Wings unfurled!

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

His Wind-Thunder Wings beat. A flash of blue lightning streaked past as Li Han charged straight at the Purple Thunder Roc.

His sword swept out, and an Azure Origin Sword Ray slashed forth!

The Purple Thunder Roc started, then immediately dodged, letting out an angry screech as it did.

Purple lightning gathered in its mouth once more. Li Han narrowed his eyes and flung out a golden talisman!

It was the Golden Light Talisman.

The Golden Light Talisman transformed into a golden bell that clamped over the Purple Thunder Roc's beak.

The sudden change startled the Purple Thunder Roc.

It was already too late to disperse the Purple Thunder Sky Rush gathering in its mouth.

Boom!

The Purple Thunder Sky Rush exploded right inside the Purple Thunder Roc's beak!

Its once-impossibly hard beak was blown apart, half of it severed in an instant.

The Purple Thunder Roc let out another shrill cry. A trace of fear crept into its eyes as it looked at Li Han.

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

He was clearly only a Soul Elder, so why was he so terrifyingly strong?

Its fury for revenge had been shattered along with its beak. Before it could react, Li Han flicked out another Heavenly Thunder Bead!

Under the control of the Object Control Technique, the Heavenly Thunder Bead shot with pinpoint accuracy through the hole in its beak.

Boom!

Another explosion, far more powerful than the first.

The Purple Thunder Roc's head was blown apart, and its enormous body plunged straight to the ground.

Li Han froze for a moment at the sight.

"That's my first time using a Heavenly Thunder Bead. I didn't expect it to be this powerful."

Li Han immediately landed near the Purple Thunder Roc.

Looking at the headless bird, he felt a little dazed.

"These Heavenly Thunder Beads are great. I'll have to make a few more."

But with Li Han's current cultivation, refining each Heavenly Thunder Bead took a considerable amount of time, seriously delaying his training. So far, he had only managed to stockpile three.

Now he had two.

Li Han waved his right hand and activated the Spirit Condensing Formation, beginning to refine the Purple Thunder Roc.

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

I've never killed a Soul Beast of this level before.

I imagine the Soul Crystal this time won't disappoint.

At least this way, I'm sending your family off to be reunited."

Li Han murmured to himself, activating the Spirit Condensing Formation with all his strength before stuffing another Energy Recovery Pill into his mouth.

Elsewhere, deep in 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 it hadn't seen in a long time, and spoke gently.

"I've been doing great. I've met lots of interesting humans, and they've all treated me well.

"Especially Li Han, who came with me to the Star Dou Great Forest this time. He's a very remarkable Soul Master.

"His Martial Soul is really special. Even though it's a Plant-type Martial Soul, it can produce edible leaves, just like a food-type Soul Master.

"After I ate them, I felt like my constitution had changed.

"My Soul Power has also risen quickly. I'm already at level sixteen.

"Look, this is one."

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

Under the moonlight, blue arcs of electricity flickered across the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf.

The Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python both looked surprised.

Then Xiao Wu released her Martial Soul as well. Two matching lightning patterns had appeared on her Soft Bone Charm Rabbit, making her Martial Soul seem even more mysterious.

"This... what a remarkable change.

"From what I can tell, it's a beneficial mutation.

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

The Sky Azure Bull Python asked curiously.

It was a Soul Beast skilled in the power of lightning itself, so it was extremely sensitive to it.

"Yes. So far, I've only gained a little bit of lightning power. I still can't attack with it like you can.

"If I keep eating the leaves, maybe I'll be able to master the power of lightning."

Xiao Wu was practically glowing with excitement.

"Sister Xiao Wu, could I have a leaf to try?"

"Of course!"

Xiao Wu handed a Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Leaf to the Sky Azure Bull Python. After examining it carefully, the python swallowed it in one gulp.

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

But the blue Evil-Warding Divine Thunder contained within made its expression change.

"What pure lightning! It's 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 Lone Bamboo, so it's probably a Mutated Martial Soul."

"No. Lightning this pure could never come from a Martial Soul like Lone Bamboo mutating.

"This Martial Soul may well rival a divine-grade Martial Soul! It might even be stronger."

"What? It's that powerful?"

Xiao Wu looked utterly shocked.

"That Soul Master really is extraordinary. I just sensed that his body is incredibly strong, stronger than an ordinary Soul Ancestor.

"His strength is remarkable too.

"Although I couldn't sense his exact cultivation, he must be at least level twenty."

The Titan Giant Ape chimed in.

"Li Han is level twenty. We came here to hunt for his Second Soul Ring. Oh, and he's only eight years old."

Xiao Wu added.

"A divine-grade Martial Soul capable of changing the quality of another person's Martial Soul, and a cultivation level of twenty at such a young age. His talent is exceptional.

"Perhaps one day, he'll inherit a god's legacy."

The Sky Azure Bull Python reasoned.

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

Xiao Wu was astounded.

"Yes. I once heard that the gods are always watching over Douluo Continent. They turn their legacies into trials and bestow them upon Soul Masters.

"That is the path every Soul Master must take to become a god.

"And the Soul Masters they choose are all extraordinarily talented.

"Your friend clearly meets those requirements.

"Sister Xiao Wu, perhaps he'll be the key to your becoming a god."