Holy Sword

At last, after the two had waited, the Rainbow Swan arrived!

Its entire body exuded a holy aura untouched by dust. Beneath its beak were four golden markings, and it was more than three times the size of any ordinary goose Dongfang Yu had seen. It looked like a real tough customer!

"Is this really a hundred-year soul beast?" Dongfang Yu could not help doubting it. With that appearance, it did not seem like one!

"Damn it, can't you look at its chin later?" Yue Guan lowered his voice and snapped, afraid of scaring it away.

Dongfang Yu took a look and muttered, "But it isn't rainbow-colored either..."

Yue Guan's face darkened. Where did this brat get so many questions? If he were not afraid of the Rainbow Swan running away, he would have kicked him already.

Finally, tempted by the rattlesnake, the Rainbow Swan raised its neck and looked around below, checking for an ambush.

Then it charged straight at the rattlesnake!

Just as it was about to take a bite, a huge net suddenly fell from the sky!!

"Goose, goose, goose..."

"Goose my ass! Goose, goose, goose!" Dongfang Yu walked out of the bushes with a dark expression, Yue Guan following close behind.

Yue Guan rolled his eyes at Dongfang Yu. "How vulgar. Where did you learn such filthy language?"

Dongfang Yu approached the Rainbow Swan and immediately kicked it!

"Keep honking! Go on, honk!"

Seeing Dongfang Yu abusing the Rainbow Swan, Yue Guan helplessly stopped him. "Xiao Yu, wait."

Walking over to Dongfang Yu, Yue Guan glanced at the Rainbow Swan. "Four markings. Exactly four hundred years of cultivation."

"So it's perfect for me?" Dongfang Yu grinned.

"Yes. Stop wasting time. I'll protect you while you absorb it, so hurry up. I still need to go back for my beauty sleep!" Yue Guan said, giving him a coquettish glare.

Dongfang Yu's stomach instantly churned, but he said nothing. He merely drew his dagger. Just as he was about to strike, he asked in confusion, "Why isn't it resisting?"

"Its means of attack are its wings. What do you think?" Yue Guan said grimly, green light glinting in his eyes.

Dongfang Yu smiled faintly. "I see."

After taking one last look at the Rainbow Swan, Dongfang Yu closed his eyes. "See ya later!"

The Rainbow Swan went to heaven.

As a pale yellow Soul Ring floated out of its body, Dongfang Yu looked as if he had discovered a new continent. "So this is my first Soul Ring."

Suddenly, Dongfang Yu sensed a sharp killing intent behind him! He immediately sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began absorbing the Soul Ring!

Seeing Dongfang Yu complete the entire process in one smooth motion, Yue Guan put away the dagger in his hand and focused on guarding him.

Two hours later, Dongfang Yu opened his eyes. "That felt great."

Yue Guan examined him. "Done?"

"Yep."

"That quickly?"

"Yeah."

Seeing Dongfang Yu's calm expression, Yue Guan secretly let out a sigh of relief. It seemed he really was fine.

"Then what is your first soul skill?"

Dongfang Yu smiled mysteriously. "How about Uncle Yue tests it for me?"

Yue Guan asked curiously, "Sure. Come on."

Dongfang Yu took up his stance, only to see Yue Guan yawning repeatedly. His face darkened at once. "Uncle Yue, take this seriously!"

"I know, I know." Yue Guan waved a hand casually.

Damn it, being a Title Douluo is such a big deal, huh? Dongfang Yu complained inwardly.

"First soul skill—Holy Sword!"

Angewomon behind Dongfang Yu raised her hand, gathering a sword of light in her palm. In an instant, brilliant radiance burst forth, illuminating the entire area!

From a distance, it looked like someone was throwing a party there!

A flicker of alarm flashed through Yue Guan's eyes!

Dongfang Yu secretly smiled. Now you know how awesome I am. I'm someone with style too!

"Slash!"

As soon as he spoke, Angewomon swung her sword at Yue Guan! Wherever the sword light passed, it carried a faint aura capable of purifying all things!

Yue Guan casually blocked the attack. Then, before Dongfang Yu could say anything, his figure flashed, and he appeared in front of him.

"Uncle Yue, you... Hey, hey! What are you doing?!" Yue Guan directly took Dongfang Yu into the air, flying at incredible speed!

"Be quiet!" Yue Guan said with a grave expression.

Half an hour later, the two appeared in an unknown small town.

Only then did Dongfang Yu steady himself. It was his first time flying, and it had nearly scared him into having a heart attack!

"Uncle Yue..."

"Xiao Yu, do you know how dangerous that was just now?" Yue Guan interrupted him, his expression grave.

"Huh?" Dongfang Yu asked in confusion.

"What kind of soul skill was that? How could it produce such intense light over such a wide area? If I hadn't dragged you away, we might already have been surrounded by soul beasts!" Yue Guan scolded.

After hearing that, cold sweat broke out on Dongfang Yu's back. He had nearly forgotten that in the forest at night, aside from fire, light would also attract large numbers of soul beasts.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Yue." Although the two usually got along well and liked to joke around, this was a matter of life and death. A mistake was a mistake, and he should apologize.

Yue Guan's expression softened somewhat. "Forget it. Just don't be so careless next time. Honestly, if you had told me your soul skill was like this earlier, I should have waited until tomorrow to test it."

Dongfang Yu nodded. "I just wanted to give you a surprise. But Uncle Yue, you seemed pretty panicked just now?"

Yue Guan did not hide it and nodded. "Being a Title Douluo does not mean one can walk sideways everywhere. There are things in this world that even we fear."

"There has never been anyone truly invincible. There are only stronger people. If you think there aren't any, it's because you haven't encountered them yet."

After hearing that, Dongfang Yu asked, "Could there be something in the Star Dou Forest that even Uncle Yue fears?"

"Why ask so many questions? What could you do even if you knew?"

"Come on. Let's find an inn and return to Spirit Hall tomorrow."

Walking behind Yue Guan, Dongfang Yu guessed inwardly, Could he mean the Azure Bull Python? Or the Titan Giant Ape? Uncle Yue probably doesn't know about the others.

For now, he could not touch either of those soul beasts, nor could he defeat them. He could only wait for the right opportunity. At the very least, he would need Bibi Dong's help before hunting them.

The night passed without incident, and dawn came in the blink of an eye.

The two sat in the carriage back to Spirit Hall, staring at each other.

"Uncle Yue, what do you think of my first soul skill? Is it powerful?" Although Yue Guan had broken it with a casual move, Dongfang Yu had not lost confidence.

Yue Guan pondered for a while, recalling that move from last night before speaking leisurely. "Mm, it was called Holy Sword, right? Its power is quite impressive, and the light within it seems to have another effect."

"Is it a purification effect, Uncle Yue?" Dongfang Yu asked with a smile.

"Yes, yes, that's it—the power of purification. That sword is practically the nemesis of evil things." Yue Guan smiled as well.

Dongfang Yu was quite satisfied with Yue Guan's evaluation. Of course he knew what his own soul skill could do. But hearing someone else say it was different. It made it sound much more impressive.