Absorbing the Second Soul Ring, the Day of the Battle That Will Decide Qian Renxue's Return Has Arrived! Please Keep Reading

"Tch, wasn't that easy?" Guang Ling said smugly.

Then he said to Guang Yu, "All right, go on, Little Yu Yu."

"Mm."

Guang Yu strode forward and brought his sword down.

Splat!

Then he sat down cross-legged.

He began absorbing the soul ring.

The instant that purple thousand-year soul ring merged into his body, it unleashed immense energy.

It also caused a certain impact on his body.

Guang Yu quickly adapted to that power and began rapidly absorbing the energy within it.

His Soul Power also began breaking through at a rapid pace!

Level 21!

Level 22!

Level 23!

Bang!

The final wave of Soul Power dispersed.

Level 24!

Guang Yu's Soul Power had broken through to level 24 in one go!

"Little Yu Yu's Soul Power rose another four levels at once? Why does leveling up seem as easy as playing around for him?"

Although Guang Ling had expected Guang Yu to break through several levels in succession, seeing him reach level 24 still left him somewhat shocked.

After all, it had been less than four months since Guang Yu had Awakened his Martial Soul, starting from Innate Soul Power level 10!

He had risen a full fourteen levels in just four months!

What kind of insane speed was that?

Who would believe it if it got out?

Yet it also allowed Guang Ling Douluo to see Guang Yu's boundless future. "On this continent, only the Six-Winged Angel Clan can reach the Soul Grandmaster realm before the age of seven. Even the Six-Winged Qian clan can only do so because their Innate Soul Power begins at level 20."

"But Little Yu Yu..."

"I'm truly growing more and more eager to see what height he will ultimately reach. Will he step into the same realm as the Great Enshrined, the pinnacle of mortals at level 99?"

"Still, at least one thing is certain: Little Yu Yu will definitely be an unrivaled peerless genius of this era!"

Guang Ling Douluo's heart filled with longing as he envisioned it.

At that moment, Guang Yu finally finished absorbing the ring and slowly opened his eyes. Fairly satisfied, he said, "Not bad. A four-level increase will do."

"So, what is your Second Soul Skill?"

Guang Yu smiled. "Granduncle, my Second Soul Skill is called Aurora Sword Body. It's a self-enhancement skill. My strength, speed, defense, physical body, and five senses are all increased by one hundred percent, while the power of my Light Attribute is increased by fifty percent."

"Not bad, Little Yu Yu! Self-enhancement skills are practically essential for assault-type Soul Masters. As your realm rises, the effects they bring will become increasingly pronounced."

"Enhancement skills remain extremely useful even at the Titled Douluo realm!" Guang Ling said happily.

"Mm."

Guang Yu naturally understood the importance of self-enhancement skills.

Guang Ling speculated, "I think that with your current strength, you can easily crush a Soul Elder. Even a low-level Soul Ancestor may not be your match."

"In other words, you now possess the strength to kill a five-thousand-year soul beast."

"However, don't celebrate too soon, Little Yu Yu. After discussion among us Seven Great High Priests, the five-thousand-year soul beast selected for you to defeat is no weak creature."

Guang Ling's expression turned serious as he continued, "If you want Young Master Qian Renxue to return, you will still have to train desperately over the next three months."

"Oh?"

Guang Yu's expression gradually grew solemn upon hearing this.

He sensed that the target he had to defeat was likely a predatory beast-type soul beast, something like a tiger, lion, bear, leopard, or wolf.

In the world of soul beasts, cultivation level was not the sole measure of strength.

Just as human Soul Masters of the same realm could vary greatly in power due to differences in their Martial Souls.

Soul beasts were the same. Different species possessed different combat abilities.

The stronger a soul beast's bloodline, the more formidable it was!

For instance, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, with its top-tier bloodline, could confront the Hundred Thousand Year Level Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python head-on when it was only sixty thousand years old.

And ordinary fierce beasts such as tigers, bears, and lions were generally stronger as well.

Guang Yu could not help asking, "Then what kind of soul beast is my target?"

"That's confidential. I can't tell you," Guang Ling said, shaking his head.

"All right, I understand."

Guang Yu asked no further questions, but his thoughts continued. There are only three months left until my half-year agreement with the Seven Great High Priests. For me now, even raising my Soul Power another one or two levels won't improve my strength by much.

Then I can only continue improving my swordsmanship and archery.

And gain more experience fighting soul beasts.

Guang Yu quickly mapped out his training direction and strategy. With a grin, he said, "granduncle, didn't you say that once I completed the three archery training exercises, you would teach me more advanced archery?"

"Can we start now?"

"Learn it here?"

"Mm-hm. Let's not go back yet. Over the next three months, I want to stay in the Star Dou Great Forest and improve my experience fighting soul beasts," Guang Yu said.

"You really have everything planned out perfectly, kid!"

"Fine! Then let's begin!"

For some reason, Guang Ling's fighting spirit was also ignited.

He spared no effort in passing on everything he had learned in his life that Guang Yu could currently master.

They were granduncle and grandnephew, but also like master and disciple!

Guang Yu began another three months of training within the Star Dou Great Forest!

Time flew by!

More than twenty days later!

The day that would decide whether Qian Renxue would abandon her infiltration plan and return to the Pope's Palace for battle had finally arrived.

At that moment, atop a mountain in the outer region of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Guang Yu stood at the edge of a cliff. The breeze stirred the hem of his clothes, and though his figure looked slightly weary, his gaze remained resolute. "After half a year, this day has finally arrived."

"It's time for me to fulfill my promise."

"Qian Renxue, I'll make sure you come back."

During these past twenty-odd days in the Star Dou Great Forest, Guang Yu had mastered many more archery techniques.

Such as Penetrating Arrow.

Explosive Arrow.

As well as Refracting Arrow, Multi-Arrow, Splitting Arrow, and more.

All of them could play a tremendous role in actual combat. If he wanted to further improve his archery, he would have to learn true archery techniques.

Indeed, Guang Ling Douluo had several self-created, ultimate archery skills.

But Guang Yu's current realm was too low, so Guang Ling had not taught them to him yet.

There was a large tree behind Guang Yu.

Guang Ling sat on a branch, swinging his legs. As he played with an arrow in his hand, he said, "Little Yu Yu, the day after tomorrow is the day of your decisive battle with us Seven Great High Priests, the end of your half-year agreement."

"We should head back."

"Mm! Let's return to Spirit City."

"Then let's go!"

The two spread their Ice Wings at the same time and flew down from the cliff.

Then they headed back to Spirit City.

Guang Yu's opponent was in Spirit Hall's Hunting Ground. It was said to have been captured only half a month ago.

Therefore, his battle would take place in the Hunting Ground.

Two days later!

Guang Yu brought himself into peak condition before entering the Hunting Ground alone.

At that moment, within a circular arena resembling a coliseum.

The Seven Great High Priests had already gathered on the viewing platform.

Guang Yu entered the circular arena through the passage below. He slowly raised his head and looked toward the Seven Great High Priests standing above.

Their gazes also converged on him.

"Guang Yu, the half-year deadline has arrived."