Seven Kills Sword Pierces the Air, Sword Saint Chen Xin

What kind of person could make two Title Douluo change their expressions at the mere mention of them?

Xue Qinghe's expression instantly shifted into that of a humble gentleman.

She spoke in a very soft voice, "You two go first, I will handle this."

Pufferfish Douluo and Snake Spear Douluo retreated immediately.

The two did not dare to show the slightest hesitation, and they did not even dare to stir up too much commotion as they left.

Shadow's voice sounded, "A thirty-thousand-year soul beast is approaching from the surroundings."

The two Title Douluo had already retreated, yet the ten-thousand-year soul beast still did not dare to approach.

A thirty-thousand-year soul beast was already considered quite top-tier in terms of strength.

However, it merely circled around Xue Qinghe.

Only after it confirmed there was no danger did it slowly lower its head.

A Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon!

This was a type of flood dragon soul beast that closely resembled a snake.

Because it was born with only one eye, its sensory abilities during its youth were very poor, making it easy prey for other soul beasts.

Compared to ordinary snakes and flood dragons, the Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon looked somewhat strange.

It was not just because of the long, vertical pupil growing on its face.

It was also because its entire body was pitch black, save for its blood-colored vertical pupil and thick, golden forelimbs!

It gave people a top-heavy feeling, yet it was extremely dangerous.

Upon seeing the Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon, Xue Qinghe's guards gathered around one after another.

The Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon flicked its tongue, its ferocious vertical pupil staring straight at Xue Qinghe.

As the two sides stood in a standoff, Dai Yunzhao saw the key to the situation.

"Shadow, I originally intended to wait until I stabilized before bestowing a martial soul upon you, but it seems that won't be necessary now. The Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon before us is very suitable for you!"

There were not so many hundred-thousand-year soul beasts in the world waiting for people to kill them.

Furthermore, Shadow needed a martial soul imbued with a soul ring to break his own genetic shackles!

What could be more suitable for the Golden Iron Beast than the Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon right here?

Shadow remained hidden in the darkness, his voice very soft, "Not for the moment, someone is approaching."

Dai Yunzhao raised his head and slowly looked toward the front.

The Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon's forelimbs suddenly exerted force, and its entire body lunged toward Xue Qinghe.

A massive deep pit appeared where it had originally been standing!

Its speed was extremely fast, and its claws were already about to touch the tips of Xue Qinghe's hair.

It was precisely at this moment that a wisp of sword energy rose out of thin air!

The Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon turned back abruptly.

Its speed was already quite fast, but it was still too late!

In its vertical pupil, a sword magnified infinitely.

Until it pierced through the only weakness on its entire body: the vertical pupil!

Clang!

The sound of a sword ringing echoed out. Before the Golden-Armed One-Eyed Flood Dragon could even fully comprehend what had happened, its body was already pinned to a tree by that sword!

That sword was sharp and overbearing!

The soul beast's warm blood flowed across the ground, splattering before the eyes of Dai Yunzhao and his companions.

Whoosh!

The sword broke through the air once more, flying toward the distance.

A hand reached up and steadily grasped the hilt.

Two figures also stepped into this place.

The person standing in front held a scepter in his hand and wore the special, elegant robes of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect master; he appeared gentle and scholarly.

The person holding the sword behind him had a lock of white hair hanging over his forehead, with bright eyes and star-like brows, his body standing as straight as the sword in his hand.

Xue Qinghe's face revealed a timely display of panic, and he hurriedly bowed, "Teacher, Senior Sword, if you hadn't arrived in time, I fear I would have been ambushed by this soul beast."

Xue Qinghe's teacher was naturally the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi.

Following behind Ning Fengzhi was none other than the world's peerless sword user, Sword Douluo Chen Xin!

It was no wonder Pufferfish Douluo and Snake Spear Douluo had retreated so quickly.

Once they clashed, with Ning Fengzhi providing support for Sword Douluo Chen Xin, it was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

There were gaps even among Title Douluo.

Someone like Sword Douluo Chen Xin was at least in the first tier of Title Douluo still walking the continent today.

As for those old things and old monsters hiding away to cultivate, they would not show themselves easily.

Among the Title Douluo walking the world, there were few who could surpass Sword Douluo.

Not to mention that he had the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda by his side!

Ning Fengzhi quickly helped Xue Qinghe up.

"Your Highness, I had just returned from the sect when I heard from His Majesty that you had come to the Star Dou Forest alone to hunt soul beasts, so I came specifically to check on you."

Xue Qinghe also bowed, "Many thanks for your concern, Teacher."

Dai Yunzhao watched this pair of master and disciple supporting each other; there was truly a sense of deep affection between them.

But in reality, they were each harboring their own ulterior motives!

Ning Fengzhi needed to rely on the great tree of the Heaven Dou imperial family, and he was supporting Xue Qinghe among the various princes.

As for Xue Qinghe, she was Qian Renxue herself, and she also needed to rely on Ning Fengzhi to ascend to power.

On the contrary, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who stood neither too near nor too far, looked quite pure.

Dai Yunzhao pointed at Chen Xin and said to Shadow, "Shadow, do you see that person? You should grow to his height, and it would be best to surpass him as soon as possible."

"That way, when I fight someone in the future, I can just throw you out."

"In a peak Pokémon battle, I'll send you out to compete!"

Shadow was stunned for a moment, but then he said very seriously, "His combat power is stronger than mine, but his mechanics aren't as underhanded as mine."

Dai Yunzhao rolled his eyes.

Shadow's mechanics were indeed quite underhanded; if he couldn't win, he would use shadow escape!

But there were times when it didn't work.

For instance, the Qian Renxue before them; her family's Angel Martial Soul had a mechanical restraint against Shadow.

Xue Qinghe took several medicinal herbs out of her storage soul tool.

"These are medicinal plants I accidentally obtained during this hunt in the Star Dou Forest. Teacher, please see if they are of any help to you."

Ning Fengzhi glanced at those plants and accepted them all without changing his expression.

"Your Highness is very thoughtful."

Xue Qinghe's gaze, however, kept falling toward the depths of the Star Dou Forest.

It was clear that she was still somewhat unwilling to give up.

"Teacher, do you think it counts as growing up if I don't rely on the imperial family?"

Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback.

Xue Qinghe continued, "I have always grown up under the protection of my father and teacher. Everyone views me as a heaven-sent talent, but in reality, I am just a decorative pillow whose hands have never been stained with blood."

"For this soul ring hunt, it was agreed that I would come alone, but I was still followed by a full retinue of personal guards."

"I want to walk alone for a while. You don't need to follow; I will only be gone for one night!"

Ning Fengzhi wanted to say something else, but he heard Sword Douluo Chen Xin speak from behind, "It should be so!"

Ning Fengzhi's expression turned cold, and he wanted to turn his head to glare at Sword Douluo Chen Xin...

Oh, it was Sword Douluo Chen Xin, then it was fine!

Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to smile, "A child of wealth should not sit on a dangerous wall. If Your Highness does not need my company, please at least take these personal guards so that we can provide support if danger arises."

Xue Qinghe nodded.

As long as she could shake off Ning Fengzhi and the other, anything was fine.

Xue Qinghe took her guards and walked toward the depths of the Star Dou Forest.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin's eyes were full of appreciation, while Ning Fengzhi's face was full of gloom.

Shadow asked softly, "Master, what should we do next?"