After Dugu Bo left, the two turned their attention to the cave where the Rainbowflame Dragon lived.
A powerful draconic presence, mingled with the wild aura of a Soul Beast, poured steadily from within.
Feeling the immense power surging through him, Lin Huo was tempted. "Book Elder, the information said this Rainbowflame Dragon had only cultivated for fifty thousand years, right?"
Book Elder answered without hesitation. "That's right. The old poisoner's information says fifty thousand years, but we'll still need to judge from its size, appearance, and other details."
Lin Huo rested a fist against his lips and considered it quietly.
A Soul Beast with fifty thousand years of cultivation generally corresponded to a Soul Emperor or Soul Saint among Soul Masters.
At his current level, defeating a Soul Emperor from the Fire Clan in a sparring match was easy. He could even hold his own against a Soul Saint for a while.
But once Soul Masters reached the Soul Saint level, they all possessed the devastating Martial Soul Avatar.
If a Fire Clan Soul Saint activated his Martial Soul Avatar, the sheer boost in strength would let him crush Lin Huo without relying on fire damage at all.
A fifty-thousand-year-old Rainbowflame Dragon, however, had no Martial Soul Avatar. To Lin Huo, it was an ideal opponent to practice against.
Seeing Lin Huo's eagerness, Book Elder understood what he had in mind and grew solemn.
"Little Huo, are you thinking of using this Rainbowflame Dragon to test yourself?"
"Exactly! You know my strength can't be judged by my Soul Power alone, so..."
Book Elder thought for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. I won't lecture you. Just watch your own safety. I'll lure the Rainbowflame Dragon out first."
"Okay!"
Lin Huo began adjusting his condition and preparing for battle, while Book