Seizing the Yitian Sword, Meeting Xiao Wu Again

Noon.

In the dense forest, a dark red tiger appeared. Its size was no less imposing than Tiger Soul's at this moment.

Yu Xiaogang could not wait to show off his expertise and immediately explained the dark red tiger's details:

"This is a Blood Demon Tiger. It's over four hundred and fifty years old and is likely the overlord of this Soul Hunting Forest!"

"Compared to it, a Mandala Snake is nothing. We have to run this time!"

Yu Xiaogang subconsciously took half a step back.

"Awoo—"

The Blood Demon Tiger suddenly let out a roar that echoed through the forest.

When Yu Xiaogang heard that roar, his scalp went numb. His body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.

This was Chu Lan's first time facing such a threatening soul beast as a Blood Demon Tiger, but aside from nervousness, he also felt excitement!

Seeing Yu Xiaogang sprawled on the ground, unable to help and likely to become a serious burden, Chu Lan snapped, "Get lost already! Stop getting in the way!"

Yu Xiaogang suddenly came back to his senses. Looking at Chu Lan standing before the Blood Demon Tiger, he could not help feeling ashamed, but...

I haven't proven myself yet. How can I die here? Besides, he never formally took me as his master, and he insisted on coming. Even if he dies here, it has nothing to do with me!

Chu Lan had no idea what Yu Xiaogang was thinking. His full attention was on the Blood Demon Tiger.

"Tiger Soul, go! Take it down!"

Tiger Soul roared and charged at the Blood Demon Tiger, its wings beating as it took flight.

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang took the opportunity to flee. His movements were careful and light, but Chu Lan still noticed.

"Good riddance. He'd only be in the way."

Watching Tiger Soul and the Blood Demon Tiger battle without pause, Chu Lan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Tiger Soul, transform!"

As Chu Lan's voice fell, the demonic weapon beast Tiger Soul let out a roar, its entire body glowing.

Its massive beastly form vanished, replaced by a long blade that fell into Chu Lan's hand.

Whoosh!

Chu Lan leaped into the air, using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. Purple light flashed in his eyes as he gripped Tiger Soul with both hands and brought it down fiercely.

Crack!!

The Blood Demon Tiger's skull shattered, and blood burst forth.

Looking closer, Tiger Soul's blade had sunk several inches into its head, nearly splitting the Blood Demon Tiger's skull in two!

Soul Power surged violently from Chu Lan's body. He exerted force with both hands again, and Tiger Soul slashed down diagonally, cutting off half of the Blood Demon Tiger's head.

In an instant, the Blood Demon Tiger was dead beyond doubt.

A faint yellow glow gradually rose and condensed into a yellow Soul Ring above the Blood Demon Tiger's corpse.

Chu Lan raised a hand and gently stroked Tiger Soul's blade, unable to hide the delight in his eyes. Tiger Soul's sharpness had far exceeded his expectations.

"Tiger Soul, guard me. Don't let any living creature come near."

Chu Lan gave the instruction in a low voice.

Buzz—!

Tiger Soul transformed back into its beast form and nodded.

"Master, leave it to me."

Chu Lan sat down cross-legged, drawing the Soul Ring into his body and beginning to absorb it.

He had previously cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill, whose internal energy had strengthened his body. Last night, he had also cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and its protective effect was even greater than that of the Mysterious Heaven Skill! That was why he was ninety percent confident he could absorb this Soul Ring!

At first, Chu Lan's body trembled slightly and sweat beaded on his forehead, but he soon returned to normal.

In less than two hours, the Blood Demon Tiger's Soul Ring had completely fused into his body.

Roar!!

Perhaps because Tiger Soul was his martial soul, its body suddenly expanded by a full size after Chu Lan finished absorbing the Soul Ring. It had grown considerably, and its aura became even more imposing.

Chu Lan opened his eyes. The yellow Soul Ring floated beneath his feet, and his Soul Power was no longer merely level ten. As for exactly what level it had reached, he would need to test it to find out.

"Tiger Soul, let's head back." Chu Lan swung onto Tiger Soul's back and patted its head.

Boom!!

The pair of wings on Tiger Soul's back flapped as it slowly rose into the air, carrying Chu Lan toward the edge of the Soul Hunting Forest.

"Almost forgot. I haven't traveled today. I can't waste this chance."

Chu Lan looked at the setting sun, lingering fear rising in his heart.

Missing one chance to travel could mean missing a tremendous opportunity!

Whoosh!

Man and tiger suddenly vanished from the skies above the forest.

Wudang.

Two groups had gathered in the Hall of True Martial. One group consisted entirely of women, all wearing bamboo hats and veils. At their head stood a ravishingly beautiful woman. The other group wore Daoist robes, led by a fat old man with white hair and beard.

At this moment.

A young man who looked honest and simple held a precious sword in both hands, presenting it to the beautiful woman.

Chu Lan suddenly appeared while riding Tiger Soul.

The sight startled everyone present.

"Who goes there?!!!"

The old fat man reacted the fastest, his brows furrowing.

"Hand it over!"

How could Chu Lan care about all that? There was a sword right in front of him, and since he was already here, how could he leave empty-handed?

He moved swiftly and snatched the sword straight from the beautiful woman's hands!

"Bastard, put down the Yitian Sword!" a young man shouted sharply, immediately attacking Chu Lan.

However—

The five seconds were up. Holding the Yitian Sword and riding Tiger Soul, Chu Lan instantly vanished from the Hall of True Martial.

The scene shocked everyone present once more. Even the oldest fat man scratched at his ears and cheeks, his expression changing again and again.

But he recovered quickly and immediately said, "Zhiruo, the sword was already given to you. You failed to hold onto it and let someone else steal it, so this is not Wudang's responsibility!"

"Qingshu, entertain the disciples of Emei for me. I have matters to attend to!"

With that, the old fat man slipped away, vanishing from everyone's sight in just a few breaths.

For a time, the Hall of True Martial was utterly silent.

"Yahoo! This sword is actually the Yitian Sword!"

"I was just lacking a suitable sword. This Yitian Sword is perfect for using the Dugu Nine Swords."

Chu Lan drew the Yitian Sword. Its edge gleamed coldly beneath the setting sun.

Clang!

Chu Lan sheathed the Yitian Sword. Thinking of the scene in the hall just now, he muttered, "Could that have been the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? Zhou Zhiruo was ordered to Wudang to retrieve the Yitian Sword, but I ended up stealing it? Hahaha, this is fun!"

On the way back to Nuoding City, in a remote wilderness.

Chu Lan drove his Benz slowly across the uneven wild plains.

However—

There were actually pedestrians in such a place.

"Xiao Wu, we meet again."

The car window slowly lowered. Chu Lan leaned his head out, looked over, and greeted her with a smile.

"Y-you, why are you here?" Xiao Wu instinctively assumed that Chu Lan had followed her all the way here. She nervously swallowed.

"Why can't I be here?" Chu Lan countered, leaving Xiao Wu speechless.

Xiao Wu stared fixedly at Chu Lan, incredibly tense.

Chu Lan smiled and waved a hand. "Don't be so nervous. I'm not interested in your Soul Ring. But if you have any tiger-type friends, you can introduce them to me. Then I can kill them in the future and use their Soul Rings."