Sixth Soul Ring

"Pill Pagoda—is that the name of your Martial Soul? How magical! I understand what you mean. Go ahead. I won't resist."

As the light on the Pill Pagoda Fifth Floor flashed, Xiao Wu vanished from where she stood and entered the Pill Pagoda.

Ning Bei felt a surge of delight. So it really worked.

Ning Bei had once tried storing other people, or even himself, inside the Pill Pagoda, but none of those attempts had succeeded. Now it seemed it only worked on Soul Beasts and medicinal herbs—even Soul Beasts that had already undergone Transformation.

Having confirmed his guess, Ning Bei released Xiao Wu again.

He saw her looking at him with a face full of delighted surprise.

"The fragrance inside is so rich, and there's even a swan in there. Can I stay there often?"

Ning Bei's expression collapsed when he heard Xiao Wu. Had she paid rent? And she already wanted to move in long-term.

"Fine. For now, you can stay inside. Once we're done with our business and return to the Sect, I'll let you out."

As he spoke, he took Xiao Wu back into the Pill Pagoda again. After discussing things with Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, they decided to leave the area.

They were afraid the Alchemy Fragrance that had just spread out would attract Soul Beasts and cause an unnecessary battle.

They had already gained something when this trip had only just begun, which made the three of them sigh over their good luck and hope that everything afterward would go smoothly as well.

Perhaps their wishes were answered, because that very night, they received news from Chen Xin, saying he had found a suitable Soul Beast.

When the group arrived at the place Chen Xin had mentioned, they found an enormous turtle lying beside the Lake.

"This is a Pure Water Mystic Turtle close to forty thousand years old. It has the ability to purify filth, and its defensive power is extremely strong."

Ning Bei grew excited when he heard Chen Xin. This was indeed very suitable for him as he was now.

"Let's take this one, then. Sorry to trouble you, Sword Grandfather."

Chen Xin waved a hand and looked at Ning Bei with a smile.

The Pure Water Mystic Turtle's weakness was also in its eyes, which its shell could not defend. Chen Xin skillfully ended its life, and a pitch-black Soul Ring rose from the Mystic Turtle's corpse.

Ning Bei looked solemnly at the three people beside him.

"I'll have to trouble everyone again. Should I directly call Senior Di Tian over?"

The three shook their heads when they heard this, indicating that it was better not to disturb that Black Dragon King over something like this. What if the other party disliked watching them hunt Soul Beasts?

Ning Bei nodded. Two Titled Douluo, one eight-ring support, plus four powerful Soul Beasts were already enough to handle the vast majority of situations in this world. Calling Di Tian over would only be for insurance, not a necessity.

To leave nothing to chance, Ning Bei also summoned the Emerald Swan that was not yet ten thousand years old. They surrounded Ning Bei in a triangular formation, while the swan circled overhead.

From the Necklace, he took out the various battle-support Elixirs he had prepared and handed them to everyone and the Four Beasts to take. Ning Bei drew a deep breath, summoned the Pill Pagoda, swallowed a Meridian Protecting Pill, and began absorbing the Soul Ring. Pulled by Ning Bei's Soul Power, the Soul Ring slowly settled over the Pill Pagoda Sixth Floor.

Far away in the core of the forest, the Silver Dragon King sensed the aura of the Pill Pagoda and opened her eyes. After thinking for a moment, she entered slumber again. She believed Di Tian would handle it properly.

In the forest, Di Tian loosened his mouth and released the Ice Silkworm, leaving the other Fierce Beasts somewhat baffled.

"What is it, Di Tian?"

"That Kid is here."

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Scarlet King and Zi Ji, who had not appeared last time, both looked puzzled.

"Who?"

Di Tian did not answer the two beasts' question. He directly tore open the space beside him and burrowed inside.

Seeing their confusion, Bi Ji, who was nearby, explained:

"A very interesting human. He can treat the Lord's injuries."

"What?"

"There's something like that?"

The Alchemy Fragrance released by the Pill Pagoda this time seemed to have stirred up a hornet's nest. Quite a few Soul Beasts close to seventy thousand years old surged toward it.

Looking at the Beast Tide gradually appearing in their field of vision, Gu Rong's and Chen Xin's faces both took on a gravity they had never shown before. With just a sweep of their eyes, they had already spotted no fewer than five seventy-thousand-year Soul Beasts.

Even they could feel pressure from a level like this, especially since there were countless Soul Beasts over ten thousand years old around them.

Just as Ning Fengzhi summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and prepared to buff the two of them, the space beside them suddenly shattered, and a Robe Man with black hair and golden eyes appeared in their sight.

The man looked at the surrounding Beast Tide and frowned. Then he let out a roar.

"Roar! Get back!"

Dragon might instantly spread throughout the entire forest.

The Soul Beasts that had just been staring at Chen Xin and the others with bloodthirsty faces scattered in an instant after hearing that huge roar. Before long, the Beast Tide around them had completely vanished.

When the three saw Di Tian arrive, and since they had learned his identity from Ning Bei, they hurriedly stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"Senior, we meet again."

Di Tian glanced at Ning Bei, who was absorbing the Soul Ring, and nodded.

"That Kid's cultivation speed is quite good. It's only been about three years, hasn't it?"

When Ning Fengzhi heard the Black Dragon praise his son, he immediately felt honored as well.

"Senior, what you said is correct. From the age of eleven until now, My Son has taken exactly three years to become a Soul Emperor."

"Mm! Then let's wait."

As he spoke, Di Tian sat cross-legged directly opposite Ning Bei, and Ning Fengzhi and Two Others relaxed slightly as well.

With Di Tian, the Beast King, present, they figured no blind Soul Beast would come looking for trouble again.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

After Ning Bei finished absorbing the Soul Ring, he slowly opened his eyes and met a pair of majestic golden vertical pupils.

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"Senior Di Tian, why are you here?"

Before Di Tian could speak, Ning Fengzhi beside him cleared up his confusion.

"The disturbance just now was too great and alarmed Senior Di Tian, so he came to assist us."

"So that's how it is. Thank you, Senior."

Hearing this, Di Tian waved his hand.

"No need. How effective was the Elixir this time?"

Hearing that, Ning Fengzhi and Two Others widened their eyes and looked over as well. They were also eager to know the medicine's effects.

Ning Bei smiled, summoned the Pill Pagoda, and stored the four Soul Beasts away.

"Senior, my luck was good this time. There's an Elixir called the Primal Chaos Bone Forming Pill, specifically used to heal Soul Beasts' injuries. As for its effect on that one, we'll have to test it to know."

After hearing Ning Bei's words, Di Tian indeed revealed an expression of great joy.

"Then what are we waiting for? I'll take you to see the Lord now."

After saying that, he grabbed Ning Bei's shoulder with one hand.

Seeing this, Ning Bei smiled helplessly at Ning Fengzhi and Two Others.

"Father, two Grandfathers, you should head back first. Once Senior Di Tian and I finish our business, he'll send me to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Ning Fengzhi and Two Others nodded. With four Soul Beasts protecting him, they were not worried that Ning Bei would encounter danger on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Bei Er, go on. We'll return to the Sect and wait for you."

After explaining things, Ning Bei turned and nodded to Di Tian.

Another patch of space was torn open, and Di Tian and Ning Bei disappeared.

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi, along with Sword and Bone, also prepared to head back home.

In the Core Region, inside the familiar cavern at the bottom of the lake, the Silver Dragon King's massive body appeared before Ning Bei's eyes.

"My Lord, I've brought this Kid here. Supposedly, this time there's an Elixir very suitable for healing Soul Beasts."