Qian Renxue Hunts the Three-Eyed Golden Lion

"Young Mistress, according to the information Spirit Hall sent some time ago, a mutated soul beast has appeared between the Mixed Area and the Core Area. It possesses the three attributes of fire, light, and holiness."

"The Spirit Douluo who discovered it intended to capture it, but was directly defeated and even seriously injured. Had treatment not arrived in time, he would likely have already died."

"A soul beast of this level and strength would be extremely difficult to find if it truly wished to hide. Young Mistress, you should make preparations as soon as possible."

Snake Lance Douluo, standing to Qian Renxue's left, quickened his pace. His gaunt face carried a trace of concern.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue turned her head slightly toward Snake Lance Douluo. "The Six-Winged Angel martial soul possesses the three attributes of holiness, light, and fire. To carry out the Country-Usurping Plan, I have already wasted too much time cultivating, and I will waste even more time in the future. No matter what, I must find that soul beast this time."

"Only that soul beast can make up for the time I wasted on the Country-Usurping Plan and allow my Six-Winged Angel to unleash its true power."

"If we cannot find it in one day, then two days. If not in two days, then one month—two months!"

Qian Renxue's voice carried authority as well as determination. Her unquestionable tone left no room for discussion.

"Young Mistress is right. This subordinate was too impatient."

"This subordinate and Pufferfish will certainly find that soul beast for Young Mistress and hunt it down!"

Qian Renxue's indisputable tone made Snake Lance Douluo understand her resolve. He sighed inwardly, realizing that they would not be leaving Star Dou Great Forest unless they found that soul beast.

"Young Mistress, we have nearly finished searching the Mixed Area. Once we enter the Core Area, please be careful and do not leave Pufferfish's or my side."

Snake Lance Douluo spoke gravely again, his tone now carrying even greater seriousness and solemnity.

Compared to the outer regions and the Mixed Area, the Core Area was countless times more dangerous. There were almost no soul beasts below fifty thousand years of cultivation there.

As Titled Douluo, he and Pufferfish were confident that they could escape even if they encountered a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. However, protecting Qian Renxue at the same time added considerably to the difficulty and danger.

"Do not worry. Once we enter the Mixed Area, I will follow your lead in everything. I only want that soul beast!"

A trace of longing appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes. With her Innate Twenty-Level Soul Power, she had only reached level fifty at the age of fifteen.

She had wasted far too much of her talent carrying out the Country-Usurping Plan. Now that a soul beast perfectly suited to her had finally appeared, she had to obtain it!

Star Dou Great Forest, Lake of Life!

At that moment, a soul beast over two meters long and more than six chi tall at the shoulder suddenly raised its head. Its entire body was covered in a layer of brilliant golden fur. It resembled a lion, yet its four claws were like a dragon's, and beneath its fur, golden scales covered its entire body.

Besides its ordinary pair of eyes, the bewitching blood-red vertical eye on its brow revealed its identity—the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!

At that moment, this little ancestor of the soul beast world felt her bloodline boiling, as though she had received some sort of summons.

The next instant, she shot forward and headed straight out of Lake of Life!

As she rushed out of Lake of Life, a crimson figure followed closely behind. It was none other than Scarlet King, who had been secretly protecting the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!

"Young Mistress, we have now entered deep into the Core Area. Please be extremely careful!"

"The Core Area is filled with danger. There may even be soul beasts over a hundred thousand years old!"

Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo stood before and behind Qian Renxue respectively, protecting their Young Mistress in the center. Their expressions were tense. They had searched for several days already, yet had not found the slightest trace.

It was as if the soul beast with all three attributes had never existed.

"No need to worry. Find that soul beast's trail as quickly as possible!"

Qian Renxue waved her hand. Her exquisite face was taut with tension. Several consecutive days of searching had caused even this peerless genius of Spirit Hall, born with Innate Twenty-Level Soul Power, to lose some of her patience.

The next instant, Snake Lance Douluo's figure flickered. The Snake Lance in his hand shot out like a flood dragon, carrying explosive thunder with it!

"Fifth Soul Skill: Thunder Roar Shattering Kill!"

Terrifying thunder, carrying violent golden energy, forcibly tore through every obstacle ahead. Dirt sprayed into the air, smoke swirled, and every obstruction vanished.

As the smoke and dust dispersed, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's figure appeared before Qian Renxue and the other two.

"Found it!"

The instant she saw this soul beast, Qian Renxue felt waves of trembling from her martial soul. It was clearly the feedback of compatible attributes.

As long as she absorbed this soul beast's Soul Ring, she would obtain a Soul Skill most suited to her, and her Six-Winged Angel martial soul would become even more powerful.

"Kill it!"

At Qian Renxue's command, Snake Lance Douluo hesitated no longer. He swung the Snake Lance in his hand, which instantly transformed into a hundred afterimages that stabbed forward, about to pierce through and grievously wound the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in an instant.

"You are courting death!"

Before Pufferfish Douluo's attack could land, an incomparably terrifying pressure swept over them. Scarlet King rushed forth in an instant, spewing black flames from his mouth.

The intense heat caused the surrounding temperature to rise rapidly. Qian Renxue and the others felt as though they had been thrown into a furnace.

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

Pufferfish Douluo was horrified. Nine Soul Rings immediately appeared beneath his feet, and without another word, he directly unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar!

In an instant, his entire body transformed into a crimson Blood-Sting Pufferfish. Countless poisonous spines shot toward the black flames to block them.

Snake Lance Douluo also changed his attack at this moment, joining forces with Pufferfish Douluo against the suddenly appeared "Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"Young Mistress, we will hold it off. Leave quickly!"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and unwillingly glanced at the soul beast whose attributes were so perfectly compatible with hers. A ray of light suddenly lit up around her body, and brilliant golden radiance enveloped her in an instant.

The phantom of a Six-Winged Angel appeared behind her. Two pairs of white wings spread open, and Qian Renxue was forced to retreat unwillingly.

She did not intend to give up on this soul beast that suited her so perfectly. Once she returned, she would certainly have her grandfather or several of the grand elder worshippers come personally to hunt it.

This trip had not been in vain. At the very least, it proved that this soul beast truly existed.

"Humans, you deserve to die!"

"Hellfire!"

Scarlet King roared furiously. Near-black Hellfire continuously poured from his mouth, intending to burn these two fellows who wished harm upon the Auspicious Beast alive.

Mere Titled Douluo, not even Super Douluo, were no more than roadside weeds in his eyes. If the Auspicious Beast were not present and preventing him from attacking with his full strength, killing these two Titled Douluo would take only a moment.

Wait, where was the Auspicious Beast?

Scarlet King's three enormous heads swept their six eyes around. Suddenly, all their gazes froze.

The next instant, his spiritual power surged wildly, and his face immediately darkened.

That little ancestor had actually gone off to pursue them herself! Scarlet King's fury intensified in an instant, and the temperature of the terrifying Hellfire climbed ever higher.

It seemed poised to burn the two Titled Douluo to death in an instant.

Auspicious Beast!