A Month Later, Breaking Through to the Third Ring!

"How could a two-ring Soul Master win forty-three matches in a row in less than two months and even rise to Purple-Gold Soul Fighting?"

Tang San had always believed that, with the many supreme arts of the Tang Sect from his previous life, his talent was unquestionably among the very best in this world.

Yet he was currently only a one-ring Soul Master.

The fact that someone with even greater talent than his had appeared in this world was something he subconsciously refused to believe.

At that moment, Xiao Wu, who sat across from him, rested her chin in both hands, her eyes sparkling.

"Third Brother, do you think this Daredevil is especially amazing?"

"Forty-three consecutive victories! I really want to meet him and see what he looks like!"

The intelligence report in Tang San's hand was crumpled with wrinkles.

Seeing the look of admiration on Xiao Wu's face, he felt as though something had clogged his chest, leaving him with an indescribable discomfort.

Xiao Wu was his, and could only be his. She absolutely could not have feelings for anyone other than him.

His face darkened, and his voice turned several degrees colder.

"Daredevil is that impressive, huh? You really want to meet him, huh?"

Xiao Wu blinked, failing to notice anything unusual in his tone. Instead, she nodded repeatedly. "Mm! It'd be great if I could just meet him once!"

Tang San tugged at the corner of his lips, and a trace of gloom flashed through his eyes.

Daredevil!

You have already earned the right to die!

Meanwhile, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi sat in the sect master's seat, flipping through a secret report on Daredevil, his brows slightly furrowed.

"A two-ring Soul Grandmaster, forty-three consecutive victories, Purple-Gold Soul Fighting... This Daredevil truly has astonishing talent."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood to one side with his hands behind his back and slowly said, "Even in my youth, I could not have achieved such a record. If this child does not have an expert guiding him from behind the scenes, then his innate talent must be extraordinary."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong added, "He came from Spirit City, so there is a ninety percent chance that he already belongs to Spirit Hall. Should we try to make contact?"

After pondering for a moment, Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "We shall observe for now. Spirit Hall is currently at the height of its power. Rashly making contact may not be a good thing."

"Just send someone to watch his movements. Do not alert him."

Sword Douluo nodded. "The Sect Master is right. It would naturally be best if this child could be used by us. If not... at the very least, we should not become enemies with him."

Heaven Dou Empire, imperial palace.

Emperor Xue Ye and Xue Qinghe were playing chess in the garden.

Emperor Xue Ye placed a piece and casually said, "Qinghe, have you heard that a genius named Daredevil has recently appeared in Spirit City?"

Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, paused slightly with a white piece in hand before looking up with a smile. "Your son has heard of him. A two-ring Soul Grandmaster who obtained Purple-Gold Soul Fighting in less than two months—he truly is a rare genius."

"It would be wonderful if he could serve Heaven Dou."

Emperor Xue Ye sighed.

Qian Renxue smiled and echoed his words.

"Father is right. If such a genius could be recruited, he would surely strengthen our nation."

He spoke in lofty, righteous terms, but sneered inwardly.

Daredevil... He came from Spirit City, that woman's territory.

The moment he thought of that woman, irritation inexplicably rose in Qian Renxue's heart.

Bibi Dong, what exactly are you trying to do?

First, you named Ning Yuan the Holy Son, and now a Daredevil has appeared in Spirit City.

Do you think you do not have enough cards in your hand already?

This Daredevil's background needed to be investigated.

At the same time, in a dim underground chamber somewhere.

The remnants of the Holy Soul Cult gathered together. Candle flames flickered, illuminating several grim faces.

"How is the investigation into that Daredevil from the Great Soul Arena?"

"This person seems to have appeared out of thin air. We have found no trace of his origins."

"But since he appeared in Spirit City, he must be connected to Spirit Hall."

Crack!

The cup in the leader's hand shattered on the spot.

"Spirit Hall... Spirit Hall again."

He raised his head, a flicker of madness flashing through his eyes. "Keep investigating. If it's confirmed to be him, His Holiness will be more than happy to turn him into a new test subject."

Rumors about Daredevil continued to spread throughout the outside world, and every faction was investigating him from all sides.

Yet this Daredevil seemed to have appeared out of thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Meanwhile, back at Spirit Hall, Ning Yuan paid no attention to the affairs beyond his doors.

Over the past month or so, his life had returned to the simplest routine.

During the day, he trained with Yue Guan, while Bibi Dong occasionally found time to guide him as well.

At night, he cultivated the Soul Devouring Codex, rapidly increasing his Soul Power.

After the incident with Li Henian, he had gained an even deeper understanding of just how insufficient his current strength was.

So he trained with everything he had.

That day, inside the cultivation chamber.

Ning Yuan sat cross-legged, Soul Power surging through his limbs and bones like a tide.

Under the continuous assault, the final bottleneck suddenly shattered...

Level thirty. He had reached it.

He opened his eyes. His Soul Power had withdrawn inward, yet his aura was far steadier than before the breakthrough.

"Finally... level thirty."

[After holding it in for over a month, you finally broke through to level thirty! Little Ning Yuan, do you know how boring Venom has been these past months? Watching you meditate every day, Venom was practically about to grow mushrooms!]

Venom's voice exploded in his mind, brimming with the excitement of someone finally released from prison.

[Shut up.]

[You're being mean to me! You break through to level thirty and start being mean to me! Venom is going on strike! Unless... you promise to let Venom eat its fill this time!]

[We'll see.]

[What do you mean, "we'll see"? Little Ning Yuan, you can't do this. Not even capitalists exploit symbiotes this badly...]

Ning Yuan ignored it. It was time to put obtaining his third soul ring on the agenda.

He stood, pushed open the door to the cultivation chamber, and headed straight for Pope Palace.

Inside Pope Palace.

After hearing Ning Yuan's report, Bibi Dong narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly.

"From level twenty-nine to level thirty in just over a month?"

"Yes. Thanks to the Soul Devouring Codex bestowed by Your Holiness, this disciple was able to achieve a Soul Power breakthrough in such a short time."

Ning Yuan's answer was flawless.

Bibi Dong lightly tapped the armrest twice with her fingers, a satisfied curve appearing on her lips.

"Very good. You haven't disappointed me."

She raised a hand. "Yue Guan."

Yue Guan stepped out from the side. "Your subordinate is here."

"Take Ning Yuan to Star Dou Forest and hunt his third soul ring. He will choose the target himself. You'll be responsible for covering him."

"Yes."

Yue Guan took Ning Yuan flying toward Star Dou Forest.

The wind howled past their ears.

[Wow—! We're out, we're out! Venom finally got out of that lousy cultivation chamber!]

Venom poked half its head out from Ning Yuan's shoulder. Its ferocious head swayed from side to side in the wind, tongue lolling out as it let the rushing air pour into its mouth, making drawn-out cries of delight.

Yue Guan Douluo was no longer surprised by this. He knew the peculiarities of Ning Yuan's martial soul.

[Little Ning Yuan, will the Soul Beast we hunt this time be old enough? Can Venom have one bite? Just one bite! Venom has been craving it for so long!]

[We'll talk later.]

["We'll talk later" means you agree, right? Great! Venom knew you were a good person! You're much better than that old man who always keeps a stern face!]

Venom glanced at Yue Guan, who was leading the way ahead, then lowered its voice. [But seriously, that old man seems to have gotten stronger lately. Venom is kind of scared of him...]

Ning Yuan's mouth twitched slightly.

[You can be scared too?]

[This isn't fear. It's tactical respect!]

At that moment, Yue Guan, flying ahead of them, smiled faintly.