BOOM!
On the other side, within the lush forest, Qin Chuan moved with the speed of a flying gale, his figure darting and weaving to evade the relentless barrage of attacks from the three figures in the sky.
Three Soul Ancestors joining forces to hunt him down was a remarkably extravagant lineup for this continent; if it were only one or two, Qin Chuan would have had a seventy percent chance of holding his own or even defeating them.
But now there were three... While the seventh level of the Body Casting Realm could rival a Soul Ancestor of this world, these three were no fools, and each possessed their own advantages. If he were to truly unleash his full power, it might backfire, allowing the trio to break through his defenses even faster.
Of course, the most critical factor was... he couldn't fly!
Therefore, he had no choice but to stall for time, hoping that Snake Lance and Pufferfish, the two Titled Douluos, would finish their battle soon.
The old servant of that brocade-clad youth had only just entered the God-Demon Realm and possessed a shallow foundation, but the two Titled Douluos were long-renowned figures; the situation was not yet dire.
"Kid, are you joking with me, trying to compete in speed against Soul Ancestor-level experts?" The three dominated the sky, watching Qin Chuan as if he were a toy.
It was as if Qin Chuan had already become a turtle in a jar.
Another shook his head with a contemptuous smile: "He is merely a Soul Ancestor; he could be killed with a wave of the hand. If not for the fear that the Master would think we don't value his decree, why would three Soul Ancestors need to be dispatched? Anyone could have done it."
"Ridiculous! Dignified Soul Ancestors, people of status and reputation, actually acting as servants for others—aren't you afraid of being mocked by the world if this gets out?"
Qin Chuan dodged while hurling insults, fishing for information to provoke the trio and glean details about those two cultivators.
Sure enough:
"What do you know? Master Luo Lie is a noble guest from the starry sky, a heaven-sent prodigy. He will overturn the Spirit Master world and bring us a brand new, brilliant power!"
The three Soul Ancestors wore expressions of fanaticism, feeling no shame but rather pride, treating Luo Lie like a god—lofty, supreme, and beyond insult.
In fact, the moment the power of the cultivators was first displayed before them, they had already been conquered.
They were deeply intoxicated by this immense power, unable to extricate themselves.
"Brainwashed, are you?"
Qin Chuan had just finished his snide remark when a firebird wreathed in flames incinerated the earth, swooping down with wings spread. The scorching heat felt as if he were standing in a sea of fire; it nearly struck him, a truly perilous moment.
Thick, surging power erupted as the three Soul Ancestors moved through the air with extreme speed, quickly cutting off Qin Chuan's path.
"Ignorant brat, people like you will never understand the vastness of the starry sky, nor will you understand the Master's might. The weak don't even have the qualifications to look up at the strong!!"
The three Soul Ancestors formed a triangle, each guarding a side to seal off all of Qin Chuan's escape routes, looking down from the high sky with arrogant disdain.
"Since there's no way to stall for time, then let's fight!" A startling battle intent erupted in Qin Chuan's eyes; he stopped avoiding the conflict and chose to engage.
He charged head-on toward one of the Soul Ancestors, his blood energy defying the heavens.
Of course, he hadn't lost his reason; he was still secretly searching for an opening.
Although Soul Ancestors were strong, the inherent flaws of Spirit Masters limited them, creating fatal vulnerabilities.
Every Spirit Master specialized in their own path, leaving other aspects woefully weak.
A frail physical body was a problem most Spirit Masters faced.
A heaven-toppling pressure swept across everything, filling every direction. Countless spirit beasts collapsed and fled, scattering far away from this terrifying zone.
The battle between three Soul Ancestors—and even the three Titled Douluo-level powerhouses—caused one terrifying spirit beast after another to riot, forming a massive beast tide, among which were many powerful spirit beasts over ten thousand years old.
In an instant, the entire southern region of the Star Dou Great Forest erupted into chaos. It was a scene of utter pandemonium, and countless Spirit Masters who had come to hunt spirit beasts suffered as a result, terrified out of their wits.
In the outer region, far from the core, the Shrek group felt their hearts pounding. Countless spirit beasts that should have lived in the mixed or even core regions were fleeing their territories.
Almost any one of them could have wiped out their entire group. Even with Zhao Wuji holding the line, they remained trembling with fear. After killing a random spirit beast for Tang San to absorb, they fled the area as if escaping for their lives.
They would likely never forget this trip to Star Dou; it was a memory etched into their bones.
Also in a forest in the outer region, two elders stood still, watching from afar, accompanied by a young girl.
Meng Yiran wore dark green tight-fitting gear, looking full of spirit. She asked in confusion: "Grandfather, Grandmother, is something happening?"
Dragon Duke Meng Shu flicked the Dragon Head Cane in his hand and said solemnly: "Yiran, I'm afraid we must leave the Star Dou Great Forest first. Grandfather will accompany you again in a few days for your spirit ring."
The forest was filled with rioting spirit beasts, but Dragon Duke and Snake Granny were top-tier experts in the Spirit Master world with great reputations; a few spirit beasts could not scare them.
However, the terrifying aura erupting near the core region truly made the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny feel wary, even fearful, their hair standing on end.
Titled Douluos, and more than one!
The aftermath of a battle at this level was not something they could involve themselves in; one slight misstep would mean death!
"Ah, Grandfather, we've already reached this point, why wait a few more days?" Meng Yiran asked, aggrieved and uncomprehending.
"Listen to me, Yiran. We'll find your spirit ring in a few days; let's leave here today."
Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang stroked her granddaughter's long hair, and then she and the Dragon Duke took the girl and left the area, rushing toward the forest's edge at high speed.
The disturbances in the Star Dou Great Forest drew the eyes of countless people. Tens of thousands of spirit beasts rushed out of the forest, causing bloodbaths, natural disasters, and human grievances.
Some towns near Star Dou were hit by the beast tide, leaving countless families broken and displaced.
Although some powerful Spirit Masters stood up and fought effectively under the leadership of the Spirit Hall Branch, they could not protect everyone, and more tragedies continued to unfold.
BOOM!
"Damn it, what kind of monster is this kid? Why is his physical body so formidable?"
High in the air, the three Soul Ancestors who had been so arrogant just moments ago were now all wounded and in a wretched state, their expressions twisted into masks of ferocious fury!
Despite being only a four-ring Soul Ancestor, he was unexpectedly troublesome, possessing a physical body so formidable it was absurd. The three of them had originally looked down upon Qin Chuan like gods gazing at an insect, believing they could easily intercept and kill him, yet after taking turns engaging him in close-quarters combat, they had ended up beaten black and blue.
One of them had even nearly been killed on the spot.
"This brat's physical body is terrifyingly strong; it's truly abnormal! Everyone attack together, and try your best to avoid close-range combat with him," a veteran Soul Saint roared, his face livid and his eyes bruised, his composure completely shattered.
He was a Control-type Battle Soul Master, and among the three, he was the one who had been beaten the most miserably.
That bastard would throw an iron fist at him every single time, specifically targeting his face—it was simply too much bullying.