Just then, the ground suddenly began to shake violently.
"It's a beast tide—a King of Earth beast tide."
"Teacher Qin, Tianheng, retreat now!"
Yan Que'er, a flight-type teacher, spotted the disturbance in the distance using her broad aerial field of vision.
Dozens of King of Earth beasts were running as if migrating, directly crossing paths with the direction they were heading.
"Quick, everyone, head this way."
"Don't let them catch up to us."
Qin Ming hurriedly directed everyone to change course and leave quickly.
"Tch, see? I was right."
Yu Tianheng chuckled and curled his lip.
Qin Ming paused, shooting Yu Tianheng an unhappy glance.
But then he summoned his martial soul, the Blazing Fire Wolf, grabbed him with one hand, and hurried away.
Elsewhere, within the dense forest.
In a clearing, the ground was a complete mess.
Lin Feng and the others had already been in Sunset Forest for quite some time.
With the Dragon Seeking Ruler's help, they quickly found a suitable soul beast for Dugu Yan.
With Dugu Bo's assistance as well, Dugu Yan was now sitting cross-legged and absorbing the ten-thousand-year soul ring she had obtained.
Lin Feng looked at Dugu Yan's back.
He recalled how Tang San had only gained one level of Soul Power after absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring at level forty. That alone showed how difficult it was for a Soul Ancestor to increase their Soul Power.
Now that he had consumed the immortal herbs.
Not only had his flames and physical constitution changed, but his Soul Power had also risen by around five levels. That was already quite good.
With soul ring absorption added in, he could even reach level forty-six.
At that thought, Lin Feng smiled and nodded in satisfaction.
Dugu Bo watched the two of them from the side and sighed softly, though the corners of his mouth soon lifted slightly.
Over the past few years, he had clearly sensed that the various forces across Douluo Continent had begun moving beneath the surface.
If possible, he truly wanted time to freeze at this moment.
Just then.
A rustling sound in the distance alerted Dugu Bo.
Lin Feng's heart tightened. Following Dugu Bo's gaze, he immediately assumed a stance ready for battle.
The two looked toward the distant woods and saw several figures moving back and forth.
"Xiao Feng, don't be so tense."
"They're probably soul masters here to hunt soul beasts as well."
Dugu Bo waved a hand, signaling him to relax.
Within the forest.
"Ha! We-finally-finally got rid of those damn spiders."
Yu Tianheng panted heavily as he spoke in broken bursts.
"Hey, is there someone in that clearing up ahead?"
Yan Que'er looked in Lin Feng's direction and spoke in surprise.
"I'll go over and check things out first. Once I confirm there's no problem, you can come over."
Qin Ming calmly arranged everyone's movements.
After Qin Ming had caught his breath, he slowly walked toward Lin Feng and the other two.
"Lin Feng? So it was you guys."
Once Qin Ming approached and recognized them, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
"Teacher Qin, why are you here?"
Lin Feng was equally surprised. He had not expected to run into them here.
"This is? Greetings, Senior Dugu."
Qin Ming was startled upon seeing Dugu Bo, then nodded stiffly.
"Mm!"
Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back and nodded with a stern expression.
"Ah, Lin Feng, we came to Sunset Forest to hunt soul rings."
"And you are?"
Only after Dugu Bo responded did Qin Ming answer Lin Feng's earlier question.
"The same as you."
Lin Feng smiled, then gestured with his eyes for Qin Ming to look behind Dugu Bo at Dugu Yan.
Qin Ming's gaze fell on the seated Dugu Yan, and he abruptly saw that she was sitting cross-legged and absorbing a soul ring.
He was utterly shocked.
"This, how is this possible? Dugu Yan is obtaining a soul ring? Could she have Twin Martial Souls?"
"Wait, a ten-ten-thousand-year soul beast?"
"Dugu Yan is absorbing the soul ring of a ten-thousand-year soul beast?"
Qin Ming rubbed his eyes. Looking at the soul beast corpse beside Dugu Yan, his face was full of astonishment.
He simply could not believe that the person before him was really Dugu Yan.
"Hmph!"
"My Yan'er is exceptionally gifted. She took a few immortal herbs, reached level forty Soul Power at the age of twelve, and absorbed a ten-thousand-year soul ring."
"Is that really enough for you to make such a fuss?"
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes. The sternness at the corners of his mouth naturally shifted into a proud smile, and there was a faintly questioning edge to his tone.
"Ah, no."
"Senior Dugu, you misunderstand."
"It's just that, until now, there has never been a soul master in Douluo history who reached Soul Ancestor at the age of twelve."
"I was ignorant. Yan'er achieving something like this is truly cause for celebration."
"It is also an honor for Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
Qin Ming hurriedly explained with a placating smile.
Then Qin Ming waved to those behind him, signaling that they could come over.
Several teachers quickly arrived. After seeing the scene before them and hearing Qin Ming's explanation, their faces stretched long with disbelief.
"Teacher Qin, is this Dugu Yan, the student you recruited before?"
"She reached Soul Ancestor at such a young age?"
"Hahaha, I recruited her."
Qin Ming nodded and laughed.
"Lin Feng, is Dugu Yan absorbing a soul ring?"
Yu Tianheng, who had arrived last, asked in astonishment.
"Haven't you ever absorbed one yourself? Can't you tell?"
Lin Feng was speechless at such a stupid question out of nowhere.
"Impossible. This is absolutely impossible!"
Yu Tianheng stared in shock, unable to believe it.
"What kind of joke are you making, Lin Feng?"
"Dugu Yan only just broke through to Soul Elder."
"And two days later, she's a Soul Ancestor?"
"Is something wrong with your brain, or are your eyes broken?"
"No, I'll have the academy teachers treat you."
After several days of hard cultivation, Yu Tianheng had become a little bolder when facing Lin Feng again.
Lin Feng merely smiled. There was no need to pay attention to the nonsense of an idiot.
"You brat, how dare you mock my granddaughter and grandson-in-law?"
"I think you're tired of living."
Dugu Bo, in the corner, immediately became furious upon hearing this.
In an instant, a powerful Soul Power pressure bore down on them.
Everyone's bodies trembled as they dropped to one knee, gritting their teeth and struggling to endure.
Yu Tianheng even fell to both knees, paying everyone New Year's respects.
"Senior Dugu, Tianheng did not mean it that way."
"He has limited knowledge and speaks without restraint."
"Please show mercy, Senior Dugu. Do not lower yourself to his level."
Qin Ming said with a pained expression, struggling to speak.
"Cough, cough, Grandfather."
"They are our teachers and classmates now."
"What are you doing?"
Seeing the situation getting out of hand, Lin Feng hurriedly stepped forward to persuade Dugu Bo.
Old man, Yu Tianheng's grandfather is Thunder Douluo. Though I believe you can beat him, you should still spare his life.
At the same time, Lin Feng used voice transmission to remind Dugu Bo again.
Dugu Bo was inwardly startled, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen? I can beat that thing? How come I didn't know that?
This little bastard sure knows how to make excuses for me.
"Hmph, Feng'er, I'll give you face today. Otherwise, even if Yu Yuanzhen himself came, he still wouldn't be able to take them away in one piece."
Dugu Bo transmitted his voice to Lin Feng.
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With matters having reached this point, Dugu Bo quickly regained his calm expression.
"Hmph!"
"A bunch of ignorant people."
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