Luo Zixuan politely greeted him.
Qian Daoliu merely nodded, then walked up to the two of them and said:
"Xiao Tian, I'm planning to send you to Spirit Hall Academy to study for two years."
"Your strength is impressive, but you've never fought a real Soul Master. You might suffer a loss when you face a powerful enemy in the future."
"As for your friend, she can enroll with you."
"Master, I have one small request before we enroll."
Li Jiutian said calmly.
"Come on. I'll take you two to hunt Soul Beasts."
After speaking, Qian Daoliu led the way out of the gate.
"How amazing. How did he know we wanted to get Soul Rings?"
Luo Zixuan couldn't help exclaiming.
"Come on. With my master here, we're sure to get our Soul Rings."
Li Jiutian smiled and took her hand, following close behind Qian Daoliu.
The heart of the Star Dou Great Forest.
With Qian Daoliu's incredible speed, the three of them soon reached their destination.
Li Jiutian hadn't wanted to trouble Qian Daoliu, but he wanted a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring for his third Soul Ring.
With only two Soul Rings, Li Jiutian would have a hard time dealing with a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. In the end, he had no choice but to ask this Peerless Douluo, a Level 99 powerhouse, to come out.
"How many years of cultivation do you want your Soul Beast to have this time?"
Qian Daoliu asked.
"Master, there's no hurry. Let's find a suitable Soul Beast for Xiao Xuan first."
"If nothing unexpected happens, I'll need to trouble you to help us hunt four Soul Beasts this time."
Li Jiutian smiled and replied.
Just then, a cactus over six meters tall caught everyone's attention.
"This is the Star Dou Great Forest, not a desert. How can there be a cactus here?"
Li Jiutian quipped.
"This is a Poison Thorn Cactus with two thousand years of cultivation. It has already gained intelligence."
"We'll use it for Xuan'er's Second Soul Ring."
After speaking, Qian Daoliu charged toward the cactus!
The cactus sensed the terrifying aura of the human before it and immediately burst out with poisonous thorns!
"Pathetic trick!"
Qian Daoliu simply released his Soul Power. The thorns shattered in midair, and with a casual wave of his left hand, he sliced off half the Poison Thorn Cactus's head.
The Poison Thorn Cactus lay on the ground, barely clinging to life.
"Xuan'er, go deliver the final blow!"
Qian Daoliu waved his hand.
"S-so strong! He didn't even use a Soul Skill. So this is a Peerless Douluo!"
Luo Zixuan exclaimed in amazement, then pulled out a short blade and stabbed the Poison Thorn Cactus.
After the Poison Thorn Cactus breathed its last, a pale purple Soul Ring rose from its corpse.
Without hesitation, Luo Zixuan began absorbing the Soul Ring.
Watching Luo Zixuan absorb the Soul Ring, Qian Daoliu suddenly spoke:
"My disciple, you have Twin Martial Souls, don't you?"
"Master, h-how did you know?"
That question startled Li Jiutian badly. Apart from Luo Zixuan, no one else knew he had Twin Martial Souls.
"Spirit Hall has produced a once-in-a-century genius. Excellent, excellent!"
"Xiao Tian, do you think there's anything in this world that can escape my notice?"
Qian Daoliu laughed, then his expression turned cold. Clearly, he was angry that Li Jiutian had kept his Twin Martial Souls from him.
"Master, I was wrong!"
Li Jiutian lowered his head, thinking:
As expected of a Peerless Douluo. How did he know I had Twin Martial Souls?
"On the Douluo Continent, everything has an attribute, whether it's a Martial Soul or a Soul Beast."
"For example, your Eight-Winged Angel has the attributes of light and holiness. Yet when I met you today, I sensed another aura coming from you."
"That aura felt dark, powerful, destructive, and murderous—the exact opposite of the Eight-Winged Angel's."
"You can't have your cake and eat it too. Those two opposing energies repel each other inside your body."
"You can't release both Martial Souls at the same time, unlike other people with Twin Martial Souls. Am I right?"
Qian Daoliu analyzed.
"As expected of you, Master. Just as you said, I can't release both my Martial Souls at the same time."
"My Second Martial Soul is called the God-Slaying Hammer. I haven't given it a Soul Ring yet."
As Li Jiutian spoke, a tiny black hammer floated above his palm.
"God...Slaying Hammer? What a terrifying aura!"
When Qian Daoliu saw the God-Slaying Hammer, he unconsciously took a step back.
"Master, have you heard of this Martial Soul?"
Li Jiutian scratched his head in confusion.
"I haven't, but the quality of this God-Slaying Hammer is definitely no lower than that of the Eight-Winged Angel!"
"As for the problem of being unable to release both Martial Souls at once, I'll think of a way to help you."
"Also, don't give your God-Slaying Hammer any Soul Rings for now. I have my own plans for it."
Qian Daoliu instructed him.
"Understood, Master!"
Li Jiutian nodded slightly. Just then, a voice interrupted the master and disciple.
"I've finished absorbing my Second Soul Ring!"
Luo Zixuan stood up, unable to hide her excitement.
Chapter 12: Luo Zixuan's Resolve! (Please Add to Favorites and Vote!)
"Come on, tell us. What's your Second Soul Skill?"
Li Jiutian asked eagerly.
"My Second Soul Skill is called Poison Vine Entanglement. It's an area-control Soul Skill."
"The vines are tough and covered in poisonous thorns. Within a range of one kilometer, anyone struck by them will suffer brief paralysis and collapse."
Luo Zixuan said happily.
"Xiao Xuan, your Martial Soul has both support and control attributes!"
Li Jiutian exclaimed in disbelief.
"You have quite a talent. If you're properly trained, you may have a chance to enter Douluo Hall someday!"
Looking at the girl before him, Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction.
"After absorbing this Second Soul Ring, my Soul Power Level has risen to Level 32. Great Enshrined, could you help me find a Soul Beast?"
Luo Zixuan lowered her head shyly. After all, this was her first time meeting Qian Daoliu, and she was still a little nervous.
"Sure. I'll take you to find another Soul Beast."
Qian Daoliu smiled and led the two of them deeper into the forest.
By then, there were already many Soul Beasts with at least ten thousand years of cultivation around them, but they all hid in the depths, afraid to show themselves.
Qian Daoliu kept releasing his Angel Domain as he walked. Forget ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts—even hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts had to lie low in the grass.
Soul Beasts with more than ten thousand years of cultivation weren't fools. None would be stupid enough to challenge the strongest human alive.
Suddenly, an enormous golden hornet flew over Qian Daoliu and the others.
The hornet was over five meters long and yellow all over. Its enormous golden wings and the two-meter-long stinger on its rear looked terrifying.
It was a Golden Winged Bee with 4,500 years of cultivation, just right for Xuan'er's Soul Ring. But it had over four thousand years of cultivation...
Qian Daoliu furrowed his brow, worried that Luo Zixuan wouldn't be able to withstand the Soul Ring.
"Great Enshrined, I'm confident I can absorb this Soul Ring!"
Luo Zixuan said with confidence.
"Master, trust her. Xiao Xuan's talent may be a tiny bit lower than mine, but she's still a genius among her peers!"
Li Jiutian chimed in.
"I'll ask one last time. Are you sure you want to absorb this Golden Winged Bee's Soul Ring?"
"Xuan'er, you may not be able to withstand the Soul Beast's resentment. You could end up a fool!"
Qian Daoliu said seriously.
"I'm sure!"
Luo Zixuan answered, then looked at Li Jiutian and silently made up her mind:
Brother is already so outstanding. I mustn't fall too far behind him!
Qian Daoliu said nothing more. He spread his Angel Wings and shot toward the Golden Winged Bee like a streak of light!
The Golden Winged Bee sensed his hostility and lunged at Qian Daoliu with its stinger!
"You're asking to die!"
Qian Daoliu held the Holy Sword. With a sharp whoosh, the Golden Winged Bee's stinger was severed.
Without its stinger, the Golden Winged Bee was like a tiger with its teeth pulled. It let out a pained shriek, then flew toward the outskirts of the forest.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Li Jiutian blocked the Golden Winged Bee's path, then kicked it hard, sending it crashing to the ground.
His strength had long since transformed. He was no longer the six-year-old child he'd once been.
Stars swam in the Golden Winged Bee's eyes, and it fainted.
"Second Soul Skill, Poison Vine Entanglement!"
Luo Zixuan used her vines to bind the Golden Winged Bee in front of her, then pierced its head with her short blade.
A purple Soul Ring rose from the Golden Winged Bee's corpse.
"Xiao Xuan, be careful while absorbing the Soul Ring. The Golden Winged Bee's resentment is intense!"
Li Jiutian warned her.
"Don't worry, Brother!"