Two days later, outside Sunset Forest.
Qin Ming led the Imperial Fighting Team there.
Lin Ye walked in the middle of the group, with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling beside him.
Sunset Forest now lay before them. They were about to enter it to hunt for Soul Rings.
Sunset Forest lay on the western border of Diao Province. Apart from Star Dou Great Forest, it was the largest gathering place for Soul Beasts in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Though its vegetation was not as towering as that of Star Dou Great Forest, blotting out the sky and sun, it was even denser.
Thick vines entwined the relatively short trees, and heavy moss covered the ground. Dampness permeated the air.
Lin Ye's goal was clear. He had come to explore the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
But first, he had to take care of Zhu Zhuqing's matter.
After they entered Sunset Forest, Qin Ming said, "Everyone, stay alert! Search for a suitable Soul Beast for Zhu Zhuqing. Prioritize agility and shadow attributes!"
"Understood," they answered in unison.
Osler and Yu Feng quickly spread out, one flying low while the other darted through the trees like a leopard.
Dugu Yan released her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, remaining on guard.
The team advanced cautiously through the dense forest.
Some time later, Osler returned to the group in excitement. "Found one! In the valley up ahead to the left-a Shadow Leopard! Somewhere between one and two thousand years old!"
Qin Ming's eyes lit up. "A Shadow Leopard? Excellent!"
With their target identified, Qin Ming directed the team to creep toward the valley.
As soon as they arrived, they spotted a black leopard resting there.
Qin Ming took one look and said in surprise, "This one is at least twenty-one hundred