The Radiant Dragon Sparrow! Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring!

The news that Ning Rongrong had successfully obtained her third soul ring reached the sect, and Ning Fengzhi was overjoyed. That very evening, he hosted a banquet to celebrate.

At the banquet, Ning Rongrong became the focus of everyone's attention—a seven-year-old Soul Elder, the fastest breakthrough in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Yet Ning Rongrong remained seated beside Zhao Tian the entire time, constantly placing food in his bowl.

"Zhao Tian, eat more. You're going to hunt your fourth soul ring tomorrow, so you need to store up your strength!"

Seeing the concern on her little face, Zhao Tian felt a warmth in his heart. He lowered his head and finished the food she had placed in his bowl.

Ning Fengzhi came over with a wine cup and sat down beside Zhao Tian.

"Tian'er, have you really decided on tomorrow's target?"

Zhao Tian nodded. "This disciple has decided. The Radiant Dragon Sparrow."

Ning Fengzhi fell silent for a moment before saying, "The Radiant Dragon Sparrow has cultivated for at least ten thousand years. It may even have reached twenty thousand years."

"Are you sure you can absorb it?"

"This disciple is confident."

Zhao Tian spoke seriously.

"The Radiant Divine Canon has made this disciple's physical strength far superior to that of others at the same level. The four-thousand-year soul ring of my third soul ring didn't place any burden on me."

"Although a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring is dangerous, this disciple believes in his own abilities."

Seeing the resolve in his eyes, Ning Fengzhi ultimately said nothing more.

"Very well. Then I won't stop you."

"Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu will accompany you. If anything goes wrong, they will act immediately."

"Remember, you can search for another soul ring, but you only have one life."

Zhao Tian nodded solemnly. "This disciple understands."

The next day, just before dawn, Zhao Tian, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Rongrong stood before the mountain gate, watching Zhao Tian's retreating figure disappear into the distance. Her little hands clenched the corners of her clothes.

"Zhao Tian... you must come back safely."

She spoke softly.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow lived deep within the Dragon Sparrow Mountain Range at the easternmost end of the continent.

It was a massive mountain range stretching for thousands of miles. Its peaks towered into the clouds and were shrouded in mist all year round.

The spiritual energy deep within the mountains was exceptionally dense, making it a gathering place for many high-level soul beasts.

The three of them flew for most of the day before finally reaching the edge of the Dragon Sparrow Mountain Range.

Looking out, they saw mountains rising and falling without end, like a colossal barrier stretching across the earth. The peaks were covered in dazzling white snow, while mist coiled around the mountainsides.

"The Radiant Dragon Sparrow is an extremely proud soul beast. It dislikes being disturbed and usually lives on the cliffs at the highest points of the mountain range."

Chen Xin explained this as he flew on his sword.

"Moreover, the Radiant Dragon Sparrow has exceptionally powerful senses. The moment it detects the presence of a powerful soul master, it will flee immediately."

"So we can't get too close. We'll observe it from a distance first."

Zhao Tian nodded, reined in his aura, and followed behind Chen Xin.

The three moved silently through the mountain range, avoiding the other soul beasts they encountered along the way as they approached the highest cliff.

An hour later, they finally saw their target.

It was a massive nest perched atop a ten-thousand-zhang cliff. The nest had been built from golden branches and jade, glittering beneath the sunlight.

Within the nest, a giant bird covered in dazzling golden light lay crouched.

It was twice the size of the Aurora Phoenix Sparrow. When its wings were folded, it was like a small mountain. Golden light flowed across its feathers, radiating a dense and pure aura of light.

Most eye-catching was the cluster of golden plumes atop its head. They resembled a burning crown and radiated an air of nobility and majesty.

"The Radiant Dragon Sparrow..."

As Zhao Tian looked at the soul beast, a powerful resonance surged within his heart.

The Radiant Phoenix Spirit inside him leaped for joy, as if urging him forward.

"Teacher, what do you estimate its cultivation to be?" Zhao Tian asked quietly.

Chen Xin carefully sensed it for a moment, and his expression turned solemn.

"Approximately eighteen thousand years."

"Tian'er, that age is a little too much for you..."

"This disciple can do it."

Zhao Tian interrupted Chen Xin.

"Eighteen thousand years. This disciple's body can withstand it."

Chen Xin glanced at him and said nothing more.

"Then how do you plan to fight it?"

Zhao Tian thought for a moment before saying, "This disciple will go up alone first and use the speed and mobility of the Radiant Holy Wings to engage it while probing its attack patterns."

"If this disciple cannot handle it, Teacher can intervene."

"Very well."

Chen Xin nodded.

Zhao Tian took a deep breath, then spread his Radiant Holy Wings.

Golden wings unfurled behind him, radiating dazzling golden light.

With a flap of his wings, he shot toward the Radiant Dragon Sparrow on the cliff like a streak of golden lightning.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow immediately sensed his approach. It let out a deafening shriek, suddenly spread its wings, and flew out of the nest.

Its body was enormous, yet its speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, it appeared before Zhao Tian.

It opened its beak and spat out a golden beam of light!

It was a pure light-based attack, and its might was terrifying beyond compare.

Zhao Tian had been prepared. With a flap of his Radiant Holy Wings, his body traced an arc through the air, narrowly evading the beam.

The beam grazed past him and slammed into a distant mountain, blasting out a massive crater.

"What terrifying power!"

Zhao Tian's heart tightened.

If he took that attack head-on, even his tempered body would not be able to withstand it.

But he did not retreat. His first soul ring lit up.

"Phoenix Holy Light Blast!"

A beam of light shot toward the Radiant Dragon Sparrow.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow neither dodged nor evaded. With a flap of its wings, a golden shield of light appeared before it. The Phoenix Holy Light Blast struck the shield, yet only left behind a tiny crack.

"This defense..."

Zhao Tian slightly furrowed his brows.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow's defensive power was even stronger than he had imagined.

But he did not lose heart. His second soul ring lit up immediately afterward.

"Phoenix Flame Slash!"

A red-gold blade of flame slashed toward the Radiant Dragon Sparrow's flank.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow twisted aside. The blade of flame skimmed past its feathers, leaving a scorched mark on its golden plumage.

Although the attack had not caused serious injury, it had clearly enraged the Radiant Dragon Sparrow.

It let out an angry shriek and furiously beat its wings. Countless golden blades of light shot from its wings like a torrential golden rain, blanketing Zhao Tian.

Zhao Tian's pupils contracted sharply. He unleashed the full speed of his Radiant Holy Wings, weaving rapidly through the air to evade the attack.

His speed reached its limit, leaving trails of golden afterimages in the air.

But there were simply too many blades of light. A blade still grazed his left arm, leaving behind a bloody mark.

"Tian'er!"

Chen Xin's voice came from a distance.

"This disciple is fine!"

Zhao Tian gritted his teeth as he spoke.

He took a deep breath, readjusted his condition, and fixed his gaze on the Radiant Dragon Sparrow.

After that exchange, he had already figured out the Radiant Dragon Sparrow's attack patterns.

Terrifying attack power, extremely powerful defense, and astonishing speed.

Its only weakness was that after releasing a large-scale attack, it would enter a brief energy vacuum.

Just like the Aurora Phoenix Sparrow!

"Then I'll deal with you the same way!"

Zhao Tian stopped dodging and instead accelerated toward the Radiant Dragon Sparrow.

The Radiant Dragon Sparrow released golden blades of light again. This time, Zhao Tian did not evade them completely. He endured the grazes of several blades and charged straight before the Radiant Dragon Sparrow.

Three soul rings lit up simultaneously!