Resolve the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon, Undercurrents Surge

Not long after, a ten-thousand-year spirit ring slowly rose from the corpse of the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon, then drifted above Qin Xuan's head.

"This... is this your fourth spirit skill, Dark Soul-Breaking Kill?" Elder Chrysanthemum swept over to the center of the shallow pit, his face showing shock.

Qin Xuan gave a light 'mm' in response, then immediately released the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger.

The Nine Nether Evil God Tiger then used its Evil Emperor Hook to condense the flesh and remnant soul of the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon into a crystal core, storing it within the interdimensional space inside its body.

"Little Xuan, I observe that your 'Dark Soul-Breaking Kill' appears to be a lock-on skill?" Elder Chrysanthemum asked with a puzzled expression.

Upon hearing this, Qin Xuan patiently explained: "This spirit skill is indeed a lock-on skill, and it can ignore all defensive spirit skills."

"To block the Dark Soul-Breaking Kill, one must either clash head-on with me or possess a temporary invincibility-type spirit skill to neutralize it."

"Little Xuan, your fourth spirit skill is a bit too monstrous; how are other spirit masters supposed to survive?" Elder Chrysanthemum chuckled, then his eyes filled with anticipation as he urged:

"Hurry up and absorb the spirit ring."

"I am truly curious to see just how heaven-defying your fifth spirit skill will be!"

"Elder Chrysanthemum, do not be impatient; I am absorbing the spirit ring now." Qin Xuan smiled slightly, then looked toward the Lake of Life not far away, his sword-like brows furrowing as he said:

"Although the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger is formidable, this is, after all, a sixty-thousand-year spirit ring."

"It will take me at least a day and a night to absorb this ring at the fastest."

"We are currently deep in the core area of the forest, which is extremely dangerous. I do not know if the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python will take the initiative to attack us."

"After all, Spirit Hall is the mortal enemy of spirit beasts!"

"But this spirit ring is vital to me; having finally obtained it, how could I give it up?"

"I must trouble Elder Chrysanthemum to stand guard for me."

"I will absorb this spirit ring as quickly as possible!"

Having said that, before Elder Chrysanthemum could respond, he sat down on the spot and began to refine the spirit ring's energy, clearly having made a firm decision.

Hearing these words, Elder Chrysanthemum's expression turned grave, and he could not help but fall into deep thought:

When I assisted the Pope in hunting the hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Charm Rabbit, I once crossed paths with the Azure Bull Python and his brother.

These two super spirit beasts remember my appearance and also harbor a deep hatred for Spirit Hall.

With such an intense battle occurring less than five kilometers from the Lake of Life, it is impossible for the Azure Bull Python to be unaware.

Sigh... I was so focused on fighting the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon that I completely forgot about these two super spirit beasts.

Had I known, I should have lured the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon further away from the Lake of Life before having Little Xuan hunt it.

If the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape truly dare to attack, I will protect Little Xuan's safety even if it costs me this old life!

Thinking of this, his gaze became resolute; he had already prepared himself for death!

Meanwhile.

At the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Lake of Life.

"Big Brother, now is the perfect time to strike and wipe out that sissy Douluo!"

The Titan Giant Ape stood by the lake, shouting at the massive creature with a bull's head and python's body before him.

In terms of size, it looked to be as tall as a five or six-story building, exerting immense pressure, but compared to the Azure Bull Python, which was over a hundred meters long, it was like a drop in the ocean.

"We cannot kill this Chrysanthemum Douluo yet!" the Azure Bull Python spoke in human language, responding calmly.

"Big Brother, do you not want to avenge Little Wu's mother!" The Titan Giant Ape's eyes were blood-red as he roared.

Hearing this, the Azure Bull Python was not annoyed, but instead patiently explained the pros and cons:

"Second Brother, if you do not change this temper of yours, you will eventually suffer a great loss at the hands of spirit masters."

"With your strength and mine, wiping out the Chrysanthemum Douluo would be as easy as turning over one's hand!"

"But according to what Little Wu has said, Spirit Hall is a top-tier human power and the most dangerous organization among humans."

"It is rumored that there are at least ten Title Douluo stationed at Spirit Hall."

"If we kill the Chrysanthemum Douluo, Spirit Hall will definitely send people to retaliate."

"By then, would we not be like turtles in a jar?"

"Also, that black-clad youth's spirit is terrifying."

"The evil, dark aura on his body is very similar to Bibi Dong's, perhaps even a step above; the two must have a deep connection."

"If we kill this youth, Bibi Dong will likely spare no cost to drive us to a dead end."

"It was not easy for us to cultivate to the hundred-thousand-year level; how could we throw our lives away for a moment of satisfaction?"

"Little Wu's mother's revenge must be taken, but now is not the time!"

"We only need to wait for the right opportunity!"

The Titan Giant Ape scratched his head upon hearing this, then punched a nearby tree, using it to vent the anger in his heart.

"Damn Spirit Hall!"

"Sooner or later, I will make them pay a bloody price!"

The next morning.

Qin Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a massive surge of soul power erupting from his body.

After a full day and night, he had finally succeeded in absorbing his fifth soul ring.

"Phew." Seeing this, Yue Guan's brows relaxed, and he let out a sigh of relief.

"It seems those two soul beasts didn't come looking for trouble," Qin Xuan said, still feeling a lingering fear.

He had estimated the chances of the Azure Bull Python and his brother showing up at fifty-fifty.

Once again, he had bet correctly.

Setting aside the single-celled organism that was the Titan Giant Ape, the Azure Bull Python was far better at assessing the situation and considering the bigger picture than he had imagined.

Had the Azure Bull Python been even slightly more impulsive, neither he nor Yue Guan would have escaped death.

"Xiao Xuan, what is your fifth soul skill?" Yue Guan asked.

"After absorbing this ten-thousand-year soul ring, my soul power rose by two levels, breaking through to the Soul King realm."

"My fifth soul skill is called the Nirvana Evil Thunder Array, a large-scale control ability."

"This skill manifests several chains out of thin air to restrain enemies. These chains are imbued with the power of evil thunder, capable of not only inflicting heavy physical damage and paralysis but also directly damaging the spirit."

Qin Xuan introduced it gently, then thought to himself:

This trip was truly a close call. I must be more careful in the future and avoid acting recklessly!

After all, unlike other transmigrators, I don't have a golden finger!

At this moment, Yue Guan said solemnly, "This place is not suitable for a long stay. Let's go."

As soon as he finished speaking, he released his Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum avatar.

Seeing this, Qin Xuan quickly jumped into the center of the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum.

Then, a sonic boom rang out.

In the blink of an eye, the two were already a hundred meters away!

It was clear that Yue Guan was worried the two soul beasts might suddenly change their minds and pursue them, so he had released his avatar to quickly lead Qin Xuan out of the forest's core circle.

The next morning, the two arrived at Spirit City.

Yue Guan had used his avatar to carry Qin Xuan the entire way, consuming a significant amount of soul power.

After parting ways with Yue Guan, Qin Xuan hurried non-stop toward Spirit Hall Academy.

Just as he reached the entrance of the teaching building, he saw a massive crowd of students rushing toward the Soul Fighting Arena.

After asking a female student, he learned that Song Qingling had actually challenged Zhu Qing to a soul fight!