A shock to everyone! A thirty-nine-thousand-year Soul Ring

Zhu Zhuqing followed quietly on the other side, her black tight leather clothes highlighting her full curves, her waist slender, and her legs straight and long.

She didn't say anything, but simply raised her hand to gently smooth out Lin Xuan's collar, which had been ruffled by the wind, expressing her support through her actions.

Xiao Wu, holding Lin Xuan's other arm, let out a soft hum:

"No matter where you look, I'm going with you. We can be in the same team, and you'll still be mine!"

Tai Long scratched the back of his head and whispered to Huang Yuan:

"See that? Look at the captain's treatment. We're fighting tooth and nail in the ring, while his captain's surrounded by three ladies, being served so comfortably."

Huang Yuan rolled his eyes:

"Stop talking nonsense. If you had the captain's face and skills, you'd be able to be waited on too."

As the group walked through the main gate plaza of the Great Soul Arena, chatting and laughing, they saw three figures standing in front of a magnificent carriage, waiting for them.

The person in the center wore a clean blue robe, with his black hair neatly tied back, and had a refreshing and gentle appearance.

Beside him Ning Fengzhi, wearing a seven-jeweled golden crown, his face refined and composed;

Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back in the breeze, his hair and beard all white, his posture straight, exuding an invisible sharpness that made the surrounding crowd of onlookers consciously retreat ten feet away.

Lin Xuan stopped and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Uncle Ning, and Your Majesty the Sword Douluo."

Xue Qinghe took two steps forward, reached out and supported Lin Xuan's arm, and complained with a smile:

"Brother Lin Xuan, you're too kind. I already told you last time that you should just call me Brother Qinghe in private; calling me Your Highness the Crown Prince would only make things more distant."

Lin Xuan seized the opportunity to change his tune:

"Brother Qinghe."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Lin Xuan with a smile, his eyes full of admiration, and Chen Xin also nodded slightly to Lin Xuan.

Upon seeing her father, Ning Rongrong immediately released Lin Xuan, rushed to Ning Fengzhi's Ning Fengzhi, and tugged at his long sleeve, acting coquettishly.

"Dad! Grandpa Jian! Why are you blocking the gate? We just finished the final battle, we're exhausted."

Ning Fengzhi ruffled Ning Rongrong's hair, his tone indulgent:

"You've secured a perfect victory in the final round. If Qinghe and I don't come to congratulate you, wouldn't it seem like we're neglecting our heroes?"

Tang San and the others also respectfully bowed to Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xue Qinghe took the initiative to steer the conversation to the main topic:

"Just now, in the crowd leaving the venue, I overheard snippets of your conversation."

Brother Lin Xuan is now Level 50 and urgently needs to acquire a powerful earth-attribute Soul Ring.

Lin Xuan didn't hide anything and nodded frankly:

"That's true. I just reached Level 50 recently and was planning to take advantage of the month-long break before the Promotion Tournament to finalize my Fifth Soul Ring."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly:

"If that's the case, why bother going all the way to the Star Dou Great Forest for an adventure?"

Right outside Heaven Dou City the Imperial Hunting Grounds, home to many rare, Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. And the Diamond Mammoth that Brother Lin Xuan desires happens to be found within those hunting grounds!

Lin Xuan's heart stirred slightly, and he asked with some surprise:

"Really? Brother Qinghe?"

Xue Qinghe explained:

"It's true, of course. The Heaven Dou Royal Hunting Ground are jointly managed by the Imperial Family and the Imperial Guards. They cover a vast area, and most of the Soul Beast inside are exotic species that the Imperial Family has collected and raised over the past hundred years."

These Soul Beast are rarely open to the public. They are mostly used to reward important officials who have made outstanding contributions to the empire, or to be absorbed by core members of the royal family when they break through to higher levels.

The Lin Xuan brothers led the Blue Tyrant Team to Fourteen Consecutive Wins in the Qualifying Tournament, displaying unparalleled talent among their peers. They are sure to bring unparalleled glory to our Heaven Dou Empire in the upcoming Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament finals.

In my name as the Crown Prince, I will take you into the hunting grounds to select Soul Beast, and no one will dare to utter a single word of complaint.

only..."

At this point, Xue Qinghe paused, a troubled expression appearing on his face.

Lin Xuan pressed further:

"Brother Qinghe, but what is it?"

Xue Qinghe's smile faded, and he said seriously:

"There are indeed Diamond Mammoth in the Imperial Hunting Grounds, but putting aside those that are a hundred or a thousand years old, there are only two that are over ten thousand years old."

A soul beast that's just over ten thousand years old. With Lin Xuan's brothers reaching ten thousand years of cultivation at the fourth ring level, you'd probably find it hard to even look at this ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast.

And the other one...

Xue Qinghe held up three fingers and gestured in the air:

"The other Diamond Mammoth was captured by Marshal Ge Long many years ago, and it is now deep in the hunting grounds, with a cultivation level of 39,000 years."

The mammoth, which is 39,000 years old, has a physical defense comparable to that of an ordinary 70,000-year-old Soul Beast, and its strength is even more formidable.

For an ordinary Soul King, the limit for absorbing Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring is roughly between ten thousand and fifteen thousand years. Even for those with exceptional talent, twenty thousand years is the absolute maximum.

A lifespan of 39,000 years is far too long. I'm worried that Brother Lin Xuan won't be able to absorb this Soul Ring."

After Xue Qinghe finished speaking, everyone present held their breath for a moment.

Tang San's brows immediately furrowed:

"Thirty-nine thousand years? That's a huge span."

Absorbing ten thousand years in the fourth ring already broke the norm in the Soul Master World; the fifth ring jumped directly to nearly forty thousand years, and the burden on the physical body was immeasurable.

Ye Mengyao quickly spoke up to dissuade them:

"Lin Xuan, you absolutely must not take this risk."

The Diamond Mammoth's Soul Ring is extremely heavy and domineering; its energy impact is several times stronger than that of ordinary Soul Beast. This is too dangerous.

Xiao Wu stepped forward and grabbed Lin Xuan's wrist tightly, her rabbit ears drooping down, her little face filled with worry.

"Lin Xuan, how about we choose the ten-thousand-year one? It's most important to be on the safe side."

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also came over. Although they didn't say anything, their concern was obvious.

Only Ning Fengzhi to be deep in thought. Chen Xin slowly raised her eyes, which were slightly closed, and looked Lin Xuan up and down.

Faced with everyone's dissuasion, Lin Xuan looked down at his palm.

He has multiple Eight Extraordinary Vessels running through his body, and with the foundation of the Taiji Domain and the Ice and Fire Golden Body, his physical strength has long surpassed that of others of the same level.

A ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast is indeed no match for him now.

Lin Xuan raised his head and looked at Xue Qinghe:

"Brother Qinghe, where is that 39,000-year-old Diamond Mammoth in the hunting grounds now?"

Xue Qinghe was taken aback by Lin Xuan's composure, but she was even more satisfied. This kind of genius was exactly what Qian Renxue needed!

Xue Qinghe then chuckled:

"If you truly intend to do so, I will personally take you to the Imperial Hunting Grounds tomorrow morning."

"Nature!"

Then, Lin Xuan's gaze swept over Xiao Wu and the others, and he said softly,

"Don't worry, everyone. I know exactly what I'm doing with the Thirty-Nine Thousand Year Soul Ring."

Seeing Lin Xuan's persistence, Ye Mengyao understood why Lin Xuan was so powerful. Talent was one aspect, but his hard work and perseverance were another.

She took a deep breath and said softly.

"Okay! I'll go with you tomorrow, and I promise I'll make sure nothing happens to you!"

Lin Xuan immediately bowed to Ye Mengyao, "Thank you, Aunt Ye!"

Seeing this, Xiao Wu immediately spoke up.

"I want to go too!"

Tang San, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and other members of the Blue Tyrant Academy team also chimed in.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were quite surprised to see Lin Xuan Lin Xuan choose this Soul Beast.

Ning Fengzhi immediately expressed his opinion.

"In that case, Uncle Jian and I will accompany you tomorrow."

Lin Xuan bowed to Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, "Thank you, Uncle Ning and Your Sword Douluo!"

With the departure for the Imperial Hunting Grounds scheduled for tomorrow morning, the formalities were now finalized.

Ning Fengzhi also needed to return to the side hall of the Imperial Palace with Xue Qinghe to discuss the security and schedule adjustments for the preliminary Qualifying Tournament, with Chen Xin naturally accompanying and protecting him.

Before leaving, Ning Fengzhi gave some instructions.

"Lin Xuan, the Diamond Mammoth highly volatile. Go back and get some rest tonight to adjust your condition."

Lin Xuan nodded and replied:

"Uncle Ning, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Xue Qinghe also raised his hand and patted Lin Xuan's arm.

"My carriage will be waiting outside the Blue Tyrant Academy tomorrow, Brother Lin Xuan, so you can prepare without worry."

After bidding farewell, the three rode in a luxurious carriage slowly toward the Imperial Palace.