Holy Demon Iron Rhino, a Spirit Beast Far Surpassing Three Thousand Years

"As expected of a thousand-year soul skill, truly formidable."

"Xiao Xuan, the destructive power of your first soul skill far exceeds that of an ordinary soul master's fourth soul skill."

Yue Guan said with gratification, then immediately asked:

"Something isn't right!"

"If the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger can devour essence, blood, and soul to convert them into its own soul power, you shouldn't have only leveled up twice."

Hearing this, Qin Xuan laughed it off:

"As expected of Elder Chrysanthemum, your mind is truly meticulous."

"Although my 'Evil Emperor Hook' can plunder an opponent's abilities in every aspect, it requires time to refine them."

"Right now, the Shadow Mantis's energy is residing in a different dimensional space within the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger's body."

"With my current soul power, it will take me three days and three nights to fully refine its energy."

"Once the energy is refined, I will be able to level up once more."

"So that's how it is!" Yue Guan nodded in sudden realization, then returned to his calm demeanor:

"Xiao Xuan, would you like to adjust your breathing for a while, or..."

Before Yue Guan could finish, Qin Xuan interrupted him directly:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, there is no time to lose; let's go hunt the second soul beast."

"Good!" Hearing this, Yue Guan didn't waste any more words; he immediately released his spiritual power, covering a radius of several dozen kilometers.

As an Elder of Spirit Hall, he had many affairs to attend to.

In truth, he didn't want to spend too much time in the Star Dou Great Forest.

However, the search for the second soul beast this time was taking a long time.

Yue Guan frowned slightly, his figure flickering as he transformed into a golden glow and soared into the high sky.

Looking up.

One could vaguely see that golden figure constantly changing positions.

Standing below, Qin Xuan simply remained focused, keeping his eyes locked on Yue Guan's position at all times.

After all, with a Title Douluo assisting in the hunt, there wasn't much he could do himself.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel fortunate to have met Qian Renxue in that alleyway.

If not for that, let alone awakening his martial soul.

Whether he could have survived that cold night back then was a toss-up.

In reality, Yue Guan finding the Shadow Mantis in such a short time earlier was purely luck.

There are many dark and evil-type soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest.

But filtering out a thousand-year soul beast perfectly suited for Qin Xuan to absorb was quite difficult.

After a long while, Yue Guan finally spoke:

"Xiao Xuan, I have discovered a Holy Demon Iron Rhino with three thousand years of cultivation. I wonder if you can withstand the soul ring's energy?"

Hearing this, Qin Xuan fell into deep thought:

The Holy Demon Iron Rhino contains evil, darkness, and defensive attributes; its soul skill must be an augmentation type, which is indeed very suitable for me.

Absorbing the first soul ring has already raised the toughness of my physical body to a new level; it's not impossible for me to absorb a three-thousand-year soul ring!

After quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind, he responded: "No problem!"

"The Holy Demon Iron Rhino is over fifty kilometers away; we must not let this beast escape!"

"Xiao Xuan, I'll give you a lift!"

"Seventh Soul Skill, Avatar of the Martial Soul!"

As Yue Guan finished speaking, a massive golden flower condensed behind him.

The golden flower spun rapidly and drifted in front of Qin Xuan.

The Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum was over ten meters in diameter, emitting a brilliant luster, its petals as sharp as blades.

At the center of the flower, there was a pale golden barrier, and Yue Guan was standing right on it.

Although the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum is a plant-type martial soul, its toughness and sharpness are not much weaker than a tool-type martial soul.

Without a word, Qin Xuan leaped directly beside Yue Guan.

As soon as he stood steady, the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum shot off into the distance like lightning.

Bang!

Accompanied by a piercing sonic boom.

In less than ten minutes, the two of them flew above the Holy Demon Iron Rhino.

The Holy Demon Iron Rhino was six meters long, its body covered in a layer of purple armor, and it was currently drinking water by a small stream.

Although this soul beast was massive and appeared cumbersome, it was exceptionally cautious.

Yue Guan and his companion had barely arrived when the Holy Demon Iron Rhino sensed the immense pressure radiating from the air.

It turned its head, saw the terrifying aura emanating from Yue Guan, and without a moment's hesitation, bolted toward the depths of the forest.

"Could it be that this Holy Demon Iron Rhino belongs to a herd?"

Seeing the Holy Demon Iron Rhino running straight toward the swamp, Qin Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm..." Yue Guan nodded slightly and replied calmly:

"It is rumored that the leader of the Holy Demon Iron Rhinos is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, rarely active in the forest."

"This Holy Demon Rhino King is obsessed with cultivation, so very few soul masters know of its true strength."

"It seems likely that the swamp is the Holy Demon Rhino King's territory; otherwise, why would this beast run toward it without looking back, as if grasping at a straw?"

Having said that, he snapped his fingers crisply.

The massive Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum instantly erupted, launching hundreds of golden-glowing petals toward the Holy Demon Iron Rhino.

Even while fleeing at full speed, the Holy Demon Iron Rhino reached a staggering ninety kilometers per hour, far exceeding that of an ordinary thousand-year soul beast.

Though it was fast, the golden petals were faster!

Within a few breaths, the petals encircled the Holy Demon Iron Rhino and converged upon it from all directions.

Seeing that it could not dodge, the Holy Demon Iron Rhino stopped in its tracks, and its horn erupted with a blinding black light.

A moment later, its entire body was encased within a hemispherical black energy shield.

Bang—

Successive sounds of impact rang out.

The dark energy shield lasted less than five seconds before spiderweb-like cracks appeared across its surface.

Just as the energy shield was about to shatter, the Holy Demon Iron Rhino glowed with a crimson light, its aura surging until it rivaled that of a ten-thousand-year soul beast!

"You beast are truly desperate, burning your essence blood to boost your cultivation for a short time."

Yue Guan snorted coldly, his expression filled with disdain.

At the same time, the Holy Demon Iron Rhino roared at the sky, and a wave of red light rippled out from its body.

The red light blasted the remaining dozens of petals aside.

It then shook its massive head and charged toward the swamp once more.

"To think it could withstand a strike from a Titled Douluo; this Holy Demon Iron Rhino is truly formidable." Qin Xuan was shocked, feeling a lingering fear in his heart: If I had faced this Holy Demon Iron Rhino alone, I would surely have died here!

Seeing the Holy Demon Iron Rhino less than five hundred meters from the swamp, Yue Guan's face turned icy as he said calmly:

"You beast really want to live, don't you!"

"But the more you cling to life, the less I will let you escape!"

"Fifth Soul Skill, Gathering of Cold Blossoms!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Guan vanished from beside Qin Xuan.

The next second, he suddenly appeared a hundred meters away, blocking the path of the Holy Demon Iron Rhino.

Simultaneously, he manifested a three-meter-wide Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum in his left hand.

Seeing this, the Holy Demon Iron Rhino hurriedly met it with its toughest horn.

With a loud bang, the horn was instantly shattered in two by the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum.

The Holy Demon Iron Rhino was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, tumbling for five zhang before crashing heavily to the ground.