The core region of Sunset Forest was dense with ancient trees, and spiritual energy was so thick it seemed almost tangible.
This was the habitat of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. Every inch of ground was steeped in the pressure of powerful Soul Beasts, making people think twice before setting foot there.
Dugu Bo led the three of them carefully through the forest. His senses were fully alert as he watched for any danger that might appear around them.
Dugu Bo gazed at him for a long time before finally nodding. "Since you insist, I'll take this risk with you. But we need to find a relatively safe Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan both watched Xue Yao anxiously, their hearts full of worry.
A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—this was no joke.
But they also knew that Xue Yao must have had his reasons for making this decision.
That boy never did anything unless he was sure of himself.
"Kid, Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts are nothing like thousand-year ones. Not only are they powerful, they're also intelligent and cunning. And a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring comes with a soul shock." Dugu Bo spoke gravely. "Are you really sure you want to do this?"
Xue Yao nodded, his gaze resolute. "I can feel my Martial Soul's yearning. It's waiting for a chance to transform."
Indeed, ever since his cultivation had broken through level forty, Xue Yao had vaguely sensed something stirring within him.
It was a tremor from deep within his Martial Soul, as if some bloodline were awakening, waiting for the right moment to burst forth.
"There's movement over there." Dugu Yan suddenly pointed ahead. "Such a strong aura of light."
Everyone looked in the direction she indicated. In a clearing not far away, a massive Soul Beast was resting.
It was a