Chapter 28

Ji Feng drew his bowstring, his third soul skill ready to be unleashed.

Golden soul power gathered at his fingertips.

It was the radiance of the Sunset Glow.

This arrow must hit, he thought to himself.

His opponent was a five-ring Soul King with incredible speed.

Seizing the moment, Ji Feng released the bowstring.

The Sunset Glow transformed into a golden laser.

The laser struck the opponent squarely in the chest.

The man let out a miserable shriek and stumbled back several steps.

But a counterattack followed immediately.

A sharp claw tore through the air.

Ji Feng could not dodge in time, and his chest was slashed open.

Fresh blood instantly stained his clothes.

This woman's attack is incredibly strong, he thought, startled.

His health bar plummeted, and his vision began to blur.

He felt his life force slipping away.

"Am I going to fall here?" he gritted his teeth.

Just then, a soft cry came from behind him.

It was Ye Lingling.

She raised her hand, and her Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul bloomed.

An emerald green light enveloped Ji Feng.

Hexagram of Peace: Longevity! The power of healing surged into him.

His wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Ji Feng felt a warm current surging through his body.

Having her here is truly reassuring, he felt relieved.

Ye Lingling remained expressionless.

Yet, a hint of concern shone in her eyes.

Ji Feng grinned, his fighting spirit reignited.

He fired an arrow backhand, forcing his opponent to retreat.

The two sides stood in a standoff, neither daring to make a reckless move.

The battle fell into a stalemate.

Ji Feng knew that continuing like this would lead nowhere.

He whispered to Ye Lingling, "Go."

Ye Lingling nodded, the two of them coordinating with tacit understanding.

Ji Feng fired a Smoke Bomb Arrow.

Thick smoke instantly shrouded the battlefield.

He grabbed Ye Lingling's hand and turned to run.

Angry roars from their opponent echoed from behind.

But they had already vanished deep into the jungle.

It's a good thing she was there, Ji Feng thought with relief.

The two traveled at high speed, searching for a safe place.

Ji Feng's injuries were not fully healed, and his steps were unsteady.

Ye Lingling silently supported his arm.

Ji Feng felt a warmth in his heart.

He noticed her fingers trembling slightly.

"Are you worried about me?" he asked.

Ye Lingling turned her face away, saying nothing.

But the tips of her ears had turned red.

Ji Feng chuckled softly and did not press the matter.

They found a hidden cave.

Ji Feng leaned against the stone wall, gasping for breath.

Ye Lingling sat to the side, eyes closed to conserve her energy.

Only the sound of their breathing filled the cave.

Ji Feng watched her profile, his heart stirred.

This cold, aloof girl always saved him at the most critical moments.

He swore to himself that he would become stronger to protect her.

After resting for a while, Ji Feng regained his strength.

He led Ye Lingling to continue exploring the forest.

Suddenly, a loud crash echoed from ahead.

The entire ground began to tremble.

Ji Feng stopped in his tracks, alert.

He signaled for Ye Lingling to conceal herself.

The two hid behind a thicket to observe.

A massive Titan Giant Ape appeared before them.

Its form was like a mountain, crushing trees with every step.

Ji Feng was struck with horror: a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

The mere pressure of its presence left him unable to breathe.

The Titan Giant Ape seemed to be fighting something.

It slammed its giant palm down, causing the earth to crack.

A figure flew out from the dust and smoke.

It was Hu Liena! She looked disheveled and battered.

Ji Feng recognized her, his heart jolting.

Hu Liena had been sent flying by the shockwave of the giant ape.

She was about to collide with a rock.

Ji Feng instinctively wanted to intervene.

But the Titan Giant Ape moved first.

It let out a heaven-shaking roar, freezing everything in place.

Ji Feng found himself unable to move.

That pressure was as heavy as a mountain.

He felt terror in his heart: is this the strength of a Title Douluo?

The Titan Giant Ape's target was not them.

It smashed that soul beast with a single slap.

Then, it turned and left, and the forest returned to silence.

Ji Feng was finally able to move, drenched in cold sweat.

Hu Liena climbed up from the ground.

She saw Ji Feng, and her eyes lit up.

"It's you?" she said in surprise.

Ji Feng didn't speak, merely nodding.

Hu Liena felt a stir in her heart.

She etched his appearance and name into her memory.

Ji Feng did not linger, taking Ye Lingling away.

He thought to himself: this forest is too dangerous.

I must increase my strength as soon as possible.

In the days that followed, Ji Feng began grinding.

There were four wild zones in the Sunset Forest.

He swept through them one by one, like a storm clearing away clouds.

The first wild zone was a group of thousand-year soul beasts.

Ji Feng drew his bow, firing Multiple Arrows in unison.

Punishing Shot stacked with his attack speed, dealing explosive damage.

The soul beasts fell to the ground one after another.

Ye Lingling was responsible for healing from the rear.

Ji Feng's experience points soared, and he felt exhilarated.

He felt that he was getting closer and closer to leveling up.

The second wild area was the territory of ten-thousand-year soul beasts.

Ji Feng utilized the terrain to defeat them one by one.

When encountering strong enemies, he used Sunset Glow to slow them down.

Then, he would create distance and kite them to death.

Ye Lingling's healing always arrived at the critical moment.

Ji Feng felt grateful and trusted her more and more.

The third wild area was the lair of ice-type soul beasts.

Ji Feng was frostbitten many times, but he gritted his teeth and persisted.

Ye Lingling continuously dispelled the cold air for him.

The two of them worked together with increasing synergy.

The fourth wild area was a gathering place for ten-thousand-year snakes.

Ji Feng nearly died from poison.

Ye Lingling used her soul power to purify the toxins.

Ji Feng walked back from the gates of hell.

He felt lingering fear in his heart: This woman is truly my lucky star.

After clearing the four wild areas, his experience skyrocketed.

Ji Feng's

Soul Power Level

rose rapidly.

It surged all the way from over level fifty.

It finally stopped at level sixty-five!

A Soul Emperor! He clenched his fists, his heart filled with excitement.

But he was still missing one soul ring.

He set his sights on the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

That was a

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast

, the overlord of the ice element.

He formulated a tactic, having Ye Lingling provide support from a distance.

The battle began, and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass released ice mist.

Ji Feng's movements became sluggish from the freezing cold.

He gritted his teeth and fired the Arrow of the Scorching Sun.

The flame arrow pierced through the ice mist and struck the main body.

The Mysterious Ice Grass flew into a rage, and ice thorns fell like rain.

Ji Feng could not dodge in time and was pierced through the shoulder.

Blood flowed freely, and the pain nearly caused him to lose consciousness.

Ye Lingling calmly unleashed her healing.

Green light repaired his wounds.

Ji Feng pulled himself together and continued his attack.

Time and again he neared death, and time and again he was saved.

His reliance on Ye Lingling grew deeper in his heart.

The final arrow pierced through the core of the Mysterious Ice Grass.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring rose, dazzling and eye-catching.

Ji Feng absorbed the soul ring, and his strength surged.

He felt the power within his body churning.

A level sixty-five Soul Emperor, plus a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.

He was ecstatic: Finally, I have a trump card.

A few days later, another group arrived in the

Sunset Forest

.

Chrysanthemum Douluo brought Hu Liena to track down Poison Douluo.

They met in a valley.

Dugu Bo was in the middle of gathering immortal herbs.

Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't say a word and attacked immediately.

The two Title Douluo fought until the heavens crumbled and the earth split.

Hu Liena watched the battle from the sidelines, filled with anxiety.

Just then, Ji Feng happened to pass by.

He was on his way to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to find Dugu Bo.

He stumbled right into this massive clash.

Hu Liena recognized him at a glance and was overjoyed.

She immediately shouted, "Grandpa Chrysanthemum, help me!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned, but he could not refuse his disciple.

He joined the fray, forcing Dugu Bo back.

Ji Feng accepted this favor.

He exchanged a few words with Hu Liena.

There was anticipation in Hu Liena's eyes.

"I hope you will join Martial Soul Hall," she said.

Ji Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"If there is an opportunity in the future, I will consider it."

Hu Liena's heart leaped with joy as she remembered the promise.

Ji Feng turned and left, taking Ye Lingling with him.

Returning to the Heaven Dou Empire, Ji Feng was invited to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

He walked into the main hall, where Ning Fengzhi greeted him personally.

Oscar stood to the side, his eyes filled with disdain.

What right does this person have to meet the Sect Master? he thought.

Ji Feng and Ning Fengzhi discussed matters of forging.

Tang San suddenly appeared, stoking the flames for Oscar.

"He is, after all, an honored guest of Rongrong," Tang San said with a smile.

Oscar's expression shifted, his heart filled with displeasure.

He walked up to Ji Feng and issued a cold warning.

"I want to compete with you fairly!"

Ji Feng raised an eyebrow, not taking it to heart.

He couldn't be bothered with such boring provocations.

Facing Ning Fengzhi, Ji Feng spoke directly.

"Give me two years, and I will double the combat power of the younger generation."

"Staying in the sect will bring immense benefits to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong felt very displeased.

She curled her lip: Is this guy just bragging?

She looked down on Ji Feng, feeling he was far too arrogant.

However, Ning Fengzhi was lost in thought.

He asked Ji Feng to attend Ning Rongrong's birthday banquet.

Ji Feng nodded and agreed to go.

He knew that Huo Wu would be there as well.

A storm was about to unfold at the banquet.

Ji Feng walked out of the hall, a cold sneer in his heart.

He did not care at all about Oscar's hostility.

It was Ning Rongrong's attitude, however, that made him somewhat annoyed.