Choosing the Third Soul Ring! No! I Absolutely Won't Allow It!

After a while, after finishing the meal.

Bibi Dong gracefully set down her cutlery, her purple eyes turning to Lin Xia in the flickering firelight, filled with undeniable concern and a hint of anticipation that the mystery could finally be solved.

She gently wiped her mouth with a napkin, her movements composed, the Pope's majesty subtly revealed.

"Xiao Xia."

Her voice broke the post-meal silence, reaching everyone's ears clearly.

"You've eaten, now it's time to tell me what kind of Soul Beast you need as Martial Soul third Soul Ring, right?"

Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the Ivysaur that was lying at Lin Xia's feet, absorbing the remaining essence of the plants in the valley.

"You've been keeping it a secret for a while, which has made me very curious."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia put down the water pouch in his hand, a knowing yet slightly mischievous smile appearing on his face.

He turned his head and his gaze gently fell on the Ivysaur beside him.

Nourished by the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Yin-Yang Well and accumulated from previous battles, Ivysaur's body became increasingly robust and sturdy. The huge scales on its back shimmered with a restrained luster. The Four-Colored Light Wheel that combined the essence of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, the Rakshasa Divine Mark, the Golden Green Life Force, and the Angel Divine Mark flowed slowly with its breath, radiating a heart-palpitating potential fluctuation.

Its current height has indeed surpassed that of Lin Xia, who is sitting cross-legged.

"Master."

Lin Xia's voice was clear and firm as he gently stroked the cool, resilient scales of the Ivysaur.

"Ivysaur's first Soul Skill, 'Life Poison,' and second Soul Skill, 'Sun Wheel Guard,' grant it powerful protective and restorative abilities. Both of these skills come from extremely rare Soul Beast with compatible attributes."

Lin Xia paused, her eyes sharpening and filled with a sense of purpose.

"The third Soul Ring is naturally even more crucial! Ivysaur's primary attributes are grass and poison, which are its foundation. However, after the enhancement of these two rings, the baptism of the Ice and Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and the blessing of various fortuitous encounters, it has already developed more complex and powerful attribute branches: life, death, holy, and fire."

Lin Xia's gaze swept over Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, finally settling on Bibi Dong's deep eyes.

"Therefore, my target for the third Soul Ring must be a Soul Beast that simultaneously possesses the primary attributes of grass and poison, and can positively resonate with or enhance its derived attributes. This is based on my deductions and research into ancient texts over this period of time!"

A confident smile curved Lin Xia's lips.

"I 'Lock-On a few potential targets. One of them is located not too far from us on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest —deep within that 'Poison Miasma Swamp' that deters many Soul Masters! Its name is— the Nether Ghost Tree!"

"The Nether Ghost Tree?!"

These two words, like a chilling Curse, instantly froze the atmosphere around the Courtney!

Bibi Dong's composure and gentleness froze instantly, replaced by an incredulous shock and... deepest worry!

Her hands, which had been lazily resting on her knees, suddenly clenched tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

The sharp light in his purple eyes was like a solid Icicle Spear, fixed on Lin Xia's face, as if trying to find even the slightest trace of a joke in his expression.

"Da na..."

Ivysaur seemed to sense the solemn atmosphere brought by its master's words, letting out a low croak, and the Four-Colored Light Wheel on its back spun slightly faster, exuding a sense of vigilance and protection.

Qian Renxue, who was sitting to the side, also had a hint of surprise flash in her purple eyes.

Although she may not know all the specific details about the "Nether Ghost Tree," the name alone and the location "Poison Miasma Swamp" were enough for her to understand the terror it represented.

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, Sheer Force suppressing the surging waves of emotion. Her voice lowered, losing its previous ease and becoming extremely solemn.

"Xiao Xia! Do you... do you know what you're saying? Do you know what kind of special existence the Soul Ring you want to absorb comes from?"

Bibi Dong leaned forward slightly, and her powerful mental pressure unconsciously emanated from her, making the surrounding air seem heavier.

"The Nether Ghost Tree! It's not a 'Soul Beast' in the traditional sense at all! It's more like... an ancient evil creature that exists somewhere between a plant and an undead!"

Bibi Dong stared intently into Lin Xia's clear yet unwavering eyes, emphasizing each word as if each one were a heavy hammer blow to Qian Renxue's heart.

"The Soul Ring of this kind of Soul Beast is extremely special! To absorb it, the acquirer must personally defeat and kill it! It cannot be obtained with the slightest bit of power from others!"

Bibi Dong's tone was resolute, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"These are its rules! They are the ironclad laws determined by its bizarre origin! If any external force intervenes, even if it is just a mere touch of its aura, or if someone else weakens it in the slightest, its Soul Ring after death will instantly disintegrate into the most filthy death Poison Miasma. Not only will it be unabsorbable, but it will also backfire on the killer, polluting their Martial Soul and eroding their soul!"

"Throughout history, countless Soul Masters were overconfident in their strength have died because they did not understand or believed in this rule!"

In Bibi Dong's mind, the records about the Nether Ghost Tree in the Spirit Hall's top-secret files flashed by quickly.

Its twisted, tree-like body, its black branches flowing with putrid liquid, and its roots deeply embedded in the rotting swamp mud and piles of white bones, can manipulate Toxic miasma and conjure up phantoms of the dead. At its core lies a terrifying "Nether Poison" that can Corrosion the very essence of life.

It has no fixed lifespan; the longer it lives, the more terrifying its power becomes!

Its level of danger is no less than that of some ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast in the core area!

In particular, its bizarre Ability of requiring a "one-on-one" battle to obtain Soul Ring completely eliminates the possibility of a strong person protecting you, making it a cruel trial of life, death, and will!

"And!"

Bibi Dong's voice suddenly rose, carrying a hint of barely concealed anxiety and lingering fear.

"Its combat power is far beyond that of ordinary Plant-type Soul Beast! Its poison is enough to corrode Soul Power! Its illusions can cloud the mind! Its roots and vines are incredibly tough and contain death energy!"

"It dwells deep within the Poison Miasma Swamp, its absolute territory, shrouded in toxic mist, an extremely harsh environment! Ordinary Soul Master who enter are lucky to emerge alive, let alone attempt to kill it alone!"

Bibi Dong looked at Lin Xia, at his youthful yet unusually composed face, and at the Ivysaur loyally guarding him beside him, her heart filled with strong disapproval and worry.

"How old are you? What level is your Soul Power? Even if Ivysaur has unlimited potential, even if you have a special physique, you are no match for the Nether Ghost Tree!"

"That's gambling with your life for an almost impossible chance of success! No way! Your master absolutely disagrees!"