Entering the Star Dou, Soul Hunting Begins.

"Are you two also here to obtain a soul ring?" Ning Fengzhi asked the pair.

"That goes without saying; I'm about to become a soul master," Bibi Dong said, lifting her chin.

After receiving the answer, Ning Fengzhi said happily:

"My two uncles and I are here on business, and since my soul power just broke through to level ten, I thought I'd get my soul ring while I'm at it. Why don't we join forces?"

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Gu Rong was about to raise his hand to stop him, but Chen Xin grabbed his arm and shook his head.

"You? You can't even beat me, can you? What's the point?" Bibi Dong looked at Ning Fengzhi and said with a look of disdain.

"I'm an auxiliary-type soul master, so I'm not naturally suited for combat, but I possess the continent's number one auxiliary-type martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! My support capabilities are very strong, okay?!" Ning Fengzhi retorted after hearing Bibi Dong's words.

Hearing this, Murong Huai pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Sure, no problem."

Truth be told, Ning Fengzhi's talent was indeed the best in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at the time. He would later reach level seventy-nine and become the continent's top auxiliary-type soul master; if not for the flaws of his martial soul, his achievements would have been even greater.

"Really? Then we'll see you tomorrow morning!"

After saying this, Ning Fengzhi returned to his table. Murong Fuhai did not object to any of this; on the contrary, he was quite in favor of it. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was the continent's premier auxiliary-type martial soul, and it was best to make friends rather than enemies.

The next morning, at dawn.

After Murong Huai and his companions washed up and went downstairs, they found Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong already waiting. Seeing the three arrive, Chen Xin and Gu Rong first bowed to Murong Fuhai, who nodded slightly in return.

Then, Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, approached Murong Huai and Bibi Dong, and said with a smile:

"Murong Huai, Bibi Dong, you're here. Let's set off!"

"Alright, let's go!"

Chen Xin and Gu Rong consciously took the lead to clear the path, Murong Huai and his companions walked in the middle, and Murong Fuhai followed calmly at the rear.

"By the way, have you decided what kind of soul beast you need? My martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, so for my first soul ring, I only need to find a power-type or speed-type soul beast of the appropriate age," Ning Fengzhi inquired.

Hearing this, Murong Huai nodded, but Bibi Dong shook her head and blinked her eyes.

"I don't know."

Murong Huai analyzed: "Dong'er, your martial soul is the Death Spider Emperor, which possesses powerful poison attributes and considerable attack power. For your first soul ring, you could look for soul beasts with poison attributes, such as the Man Faced Demon Spider, Earth Cave Demon Spider, Death Demon Spider... and so on. They would all be good choices."

"Brother Murong, you know so much! Then what kind of soul beast are you planning to hunt?" Bibi Dong's eyes immediately sparkled.

Murong Huai had already made preparations, so he said:

"High-quality soul beasts with powerful attack power, such as the Sky Splitting Golden Eagle or the Armor Piercing Mountain Drilling Awl. Of course, my ideal choice would be the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, though it's very hard to encounter."

Listening to Murong Huai's analysis, Murong Fuhai, who was behind them, nodded with satisfaction. The target he had set for Murong Huai's first soul ring was the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear—yes, that one alone.

If he couldn't find one, he would search until he did. He didn't believe that in the vast Star Dou Great Forest, he wouldn't be able to find a century-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear after a few days; if necessary, he would just head to the core area.

His son's soul ring had to be the best. This was also why one had to come to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a first soul ring.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong, who were clearing the path ahead, were also somewhat surprised to hear Murong Huai's analysis. To be able to plan his own soul ring at only six years old was remarkable. Their own first soul rings had been chosen based on the recommendations of their elders; this was the difference.

After walking for a while, the group encountered many soul beasts, but few were suitable. While passing through a patch of woods, they happened upon a spider-type soul beast in the middle of capturing prey. It was the Man Faced Demon Spider mentioned earlier, with an age of nearly four hundred years—very suitable for Bibi Dong.

Seeing this, Gu Rong extended his hand, and bone spurs erupted from the ground, directly wounding the Man Faced Demon Spider severely before he controlled it to land in front of Bibi Dong.

"Dong'er, this Man Faced Demon Spider is very suitable for you. Go ahead and finish it off."

Hearing this, Bibi Dong nodded. Purple soul power surged around her, and the purple-black Death Spider Emperor appeared behind her, letting out a hiss.

Seeing the terrifying Death Spider Emperor, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but shiver.

"Goodness, what a terrifying martial soul!"

Bibi Dong controlled the Death Spider Emperor, and its sharp spider legs swung down, directly ending the life of the Man Faced Demon Spider. A soul ring emitting a yellow glow condensed above the corpse.

Bibi Dong sat cross-legged on the ground and began to absorb the soul ring. Since she possessed the Death Spider Emperor martial soul, which was inherently superior in quality to a common Man Faced Demon Spider, the absorption process was not very difficult.

About half an hour later, Bibi Dong slowly opened her eyes, a flash of purple light crossing them. The Death Spider Emperor appeared behind her, its aura significantly stronger, and a yellow soul ring descended to circle around her.

Feeling her own power, Bibi Dong ran happily to Murong Huai's side.

"Brother Murong, I've become a soul master!"

Murong Huai ruffled Bibi Dong's hair.

"Dong'er, how is it? What kind of soul skill did you obtain?"

Bibi Dong replied:

"My first soul skill is called Demon Spider Berserk. It can increase my speed and attack power by thirty percent, and my poison attribute by forty percent, lasting for half an hour."

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, everyone nodded; for a first soul ring, this was already a very impressive skill.

"That's a great soul skill, Dong'er. Congratulations."

Bibi Dong smiled, and then the group continued to move forward, searching for suitable soul beasts.

About an hour later, near the side of a mountain, they encountered a Golden Titan nearing three hundred years of age. As a strength-type spirit beast, it was a perfect fit for Ning Fengzhi.

Chen Xin raised his hand and unleashed several sword beams, instantly reducing the Golden Titan to a near-death state.

"Fengzhi, do it. This Golden Titan is very suitable for you."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, drew an Iron Essence Dagger from his Soul Tool, and struck the beast down. A yellow spirit ring manifested above the Golden Titan.

Ning Fengzhi sat cross-legged on the ground, guiding the spirit ring to begin absorption. As an auxiliary-system spirit master, Ning Fengzhi lacked the physique of a beast-spirit master, so a first spirit ring of around three hundred years was roughly his limit.

After about half an hour, Ning Fengzhi successfully completed the absorption. He extended his right hand, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in his palm, a yellow spirit ring circling around it. Ning Fengzhi had promoted to a one-ring spirit master. He waved at Bibi Dong below.

"I've become a spirit master too~"

Bibi Dong curled her lip. "Tch, you still can't beat me!!"

Ning Fengzhi: Can we still have a pleasant time playing together?

Next, only Murong Huai's spirit ring remained. Murong Fuhai expanded his spiritual power, spreading it out into the surroundings to scout. His target was clear: the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.