A sword cuts off a golden opportunity, the Love Sword Douluo appears! (Bonus update for monthly votes)

The Third Elder nodded as well, his gaze never leaving the woman within the Light Curtain as he said:

"Once she finishes taking human form, we'll capture her and bring her back to the sect under strict guard. Whoever in the sect reaches level 90 first can kill her and absorb her Soul Ring."

"An opportunity like this may never come again if we let it slip!"

Tang Zhen naturally understood its value.

He knew better than anyone how rare a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was. If the soul beast before them fell into another faction's hands, she could become a weapon against the Clear Sky Sect.

He nodded slightly and said:

"Agreed."

At those words, the delight in the two elders' eyes deepened.

The Third Elder was about to step forward when Tang Zhen raised a hand to stop him. "No rush. She's about to finish taking human form."

He watched the blue light continue drawing inward, his expression gradually growing solemn.

"Once she's fully human, seize her immediately, then leave the forest. Don't linger here."

The Second Elder hesitated. "Elder Brother, about that Love Sword Douluo..."

Tang Zhen answered without hesitation:

"We'll investigate him another day."

"We may not be the only ones who noticed that disturbance. The longer we stay, the more things can change. Securing what's before us comes first."

The two elders exchanged a glance and nodded together.

"Understood."

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao stood farther back. Only after hearing those words did they tear their eyes away from that lovely face.

Tang Hao's lips moved as though he wanted to say something, but seeing that his father had already decided, he ultimately remained silent.

In the center of the woodland.

The final wisp of blue-gold light slowly sank into the woman's brow.