Journey to the Imperial City

Seven days passed. Ghost Douluo's defeat and capture seemed not to have caused any ripples.

In truth, it was like a dormant depth charge. Once detonated, it would stir up a massive upheaval that swept across the entire Douluo Continent.

That day, Book Elder arrived with good news and happily sought out Lin Huo, who was in the midst of cultivation.

"Little Huo, come with me on this trip to Heaven Dou Imperial City. First, it'll broaden your horizons.

"Second, there's news regarding your third Soul Ring in Sunset Forest. We'll need to make a special trip there when the time comes."

"My third Soul Ring..." Lin Huo's expression turned distant.

Less than a year after embarking on the path of Soul Master cultivation, he was about to become a Soul Elder.

It seemed brief, yet it was a realm that other talented Soul Masters could not reach even after six years of hard work.

Such an astonishing rate of advancement always gave him an unreal, dreamlike feeling.

Fortunately, the surging power within his body, present at every moment, always dispelled all his doubts.

"Heaven Dou Imperial City, huh? I haven't seen it before. Then let's go?"

"There's no time to waste. Pack up and get moving. I'll tell you about the third Soul Ring along the way."

Not long afterward, Book Elder, carrying a large bundle on his back, led Lin Huo out of Blazing Fire City through a secret passage of the Fire Clan.

A carriage had long been prepared not far outside the city. Though both of them could fly, they still needed to conserve Soul Power and stamina during a long journey.

The narrow, stifling secret passage left them in no mood to talk. Once they entered the comfortable carriage, Lin Huo's thoughts finally became more