call--!
Xiao Xuan slowly exhaled a warm breath and suddenly opened his eyes.
Deep within his clear, black-and-white eyes, two incomparably sharp golden-black lights flashed and disappeared, and his body faintly exuded a profound pressure that caused even the void to ripple slightly.
"This is the state of perfect enlightenment..."
Xiao Xuan stood up, his right hand slightly clenched in the air.
With a soft hum of air, a Five-Star Lone Bamboo, its surface glistening and warm to the touch, revealing a deep blue-green luster, silently slipped into the palm of the hand.
With a thought, the Perfection Spear Intent within his body flowed into the spear shaft from his palm without any obstruction!
Buzz--!
The tip of the spear did not burst forth with dazzling light; instead, it revealed a deep, restrained, dark halo.
As the dark aura pulsed, the void within a half-foot radius around the spear began to show visible, fine folds and slight distortions!
Xiao Xuan slightly lowered his forearm, and with a smooth flick of his wrist like a swimming dragon, he thrust his spear forward lightly and effortlessly without any fancy moves!
Sizzle!
The solid space seemed to be ripped apart by a red-hot blade, and a narrow, thin black crack suddenly appeared in the air, swallowing up the sharp whistling sound that pierced the air without a trace. It was so fast that it was beyond the range of visual perception!
Xiao Xuan sheathed his spear with a backhand motion, the weapon in his palm turning into specks of light that melted back into his body, a look of calm and contentment appearing in his eyes.
With the assistance of this Perfection Realm spear technique and the Great Accomplishment Spear Intent, even when facing powerful enemies known for their speed, he can decide life and death in a single exchange with his exquisite spear skills alone!
The weakness in close combat has been completely overcome, and has even transformed into its most lethal trump card.
After mastering the spear techniques, Xiao Xuan bid a brief farewell to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, and then set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.
Xiao Xuan leaned against the soft animal skin cushion, carefully examining the sheepskin map stamped with the dark red fire lacquer seal of the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, using the daylight streaming in from the window.
As his gaze followed the red line deeper, Xiao Xuan's deep eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of scrutiny and seriousness appearing in them.
When he glanced at it earlier, he only noticed the general location of the southern cliff canyon.
However, upon carefully analyzing the detailed topographical contours of the Spirit Hall, Xiao Xuan was shocked to discover that the location of this 2,700-year-old Lone Bamboo was indeed somewhat dangerous and secluded.
It did not remain peacefully in the flat outer area frequented by ordinary Soul Master, but had already penetrated the relatively safe forest buffer zone and plunged into the inner edge of the Star Dou Great Forest!
Although that canyon has not yet reached the core area, as a transitional valley where the outer and inner circles merge, the strength of the Soul Beast roaming around it is already vastly different from what it used to be.
In the outer regions, Soul Beast that are thousands of years old are already considered local lords.
Once you step onto the edge of the inner circle, you'll find hordes of high-age Soul Beast everywhere, and you might even run into a rampaging Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast at any moment!
The level of danger has increased many times over.
"No wonder this ancient bamboo has been able to grow steadily for 2,700 years without being cut down by passing Soul Master..."
Xiao Xuan tapped his finger lightly on the hidden marker of the rift valley on the map, muttering something to himself.
For ordinary Three-Ring Soul Elder or even Four-Ring Soul Ancestor Grandmasters, venturing alone to the edge of the inner circle is tantamount to courting death.
If it were anyone else, facing such a treacherous and unpredictable dense forest, they would undoubtedly go to great lengths to recruit a powerful expert for protection.
Xiao Xuan had considered similar ideas before.
Given his current life-or-death friendship with Dugu Bo, if he were to show even the slightest sign that he needed protection, that level 92 Poison Douluo would definitely take to the air without hesitation and protect him all the way.
After much deliberation, Xiao Xuan ultimately suppressed the idea of having someone accompany him.
For no other reason than that he had far too many secrets about him.
In navigating the world, the deeper you keep your cards hidden, the more secure your foothold will be.
Moreover, he is no longer the weak and vulnerable boy who needed to carefully maneuver around others.
Xiao Xuan slowly withdrew his hand from the map. The abundant and powerful level 40 Soul Power within his body surged like a great river, and a warm and profound vitality spontaneously emanated from the depths of his bones.
The peerless spear technique, " Demon-Breaking Heaven-Splitting Spear Art," has reached its pinnacle!
The true essence of spearmanship, " Great Accomplishment Spear Intent," is flawless and complete!
Ordinary Soul Master rely on Soul Skill, but he can ignore strong armor and barriers with just one spear, and every shot at close range is a deadly move.
His combat strength cannot be measured by normal Soul Ancestor standards.
If he were to unleash all his abilities, his true combat power would increase several times over. In fact, if he were to strike unexpectedly, even Douluo might be severely injured by the penetrating and destructive properties inherent in his spear!
This is all under the premise that he has not yet obtained his Fourth Soul Ring!
Four days passed quietly.
A small town on the outskirts of Star Dou.
As soon as the driver pulled on the reins, Xiao Xuan casually tossed down a few Silver Soul Coin and nimbly jumped off the carriage.
Xiao Xuan did not go to the town, but went directly into the Star Dou Great Forest.
at the same time.
The Shrek Academy students are also Soul Hunting in the forest.
The burly man leading the group was none other than Zhao Wuji, the vice dean of the Shrek Academy and a level 76 Soul Saint.
"This is fucking weird!"
Zhao Wuji wiped the sweat from his brow, spat at the bushes beside him in an annoyed tone, and complained in a muffled voice:
"We've been wandering around this ghost forest for three or four days, and apart from a bunch of useless weaklings, we haven't even encountered a single decent Soul Beast! If this keeps up, our rations are about to run out!"
The trainees at the back of the group also looked dejected.
The purpose of this trip into the forest was to hunt for a suitable Third Soul Ring, but several days of fruitless attempts and constant anxiety had worn down most of everyone's spirits.
Tang San frowned slightly, pressing his hand on the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges his waist, about to speak and persuade everyone not to be impetuous.
However!
Just a fraction of a second after Tang San took his first step!
The anomaly struck without warning!
Rumble--!!
It was as if a giant hammer of the gods had struck the very depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, causing the solid earth to shake violently!
The towering ancient trees all around, each requiring several people to encircle, swayed wildly like waves of wheat, their fallen leaves pouring down like a torrential rain. The pebbles and soil on the ground were even thrown half a foot into the air by a violent shockwave!
The previously noisy chirping of insects and birds completely disappeared in the same breath, and a terrifying pressure that made one feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar swept down with the gale!
"Alert!! All personnel, form ranks!!"
The seasoned warrior Zhao Wuji's expression changed drastically, his hair stood on end, and he almost screamed hysterically!
Buzz!
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black!
Seven dazzling and profound Soul Ring roared up from beneath Zhao Wuji's feet, a powerful and heavy bear roar tore through the clouds, Immovable Wisdom King Martial Soul instantly possessed him, protecting the group of young students behind him!
However, before the Shrek team could even discern the enemy's location—
The natural forest wall directly in front, constructed of dozens of ancient giant trees, collapsed violently to both sides with a deafening cracking sound!
The wind was like a knife, whipping up dust and debris everywhere!
Two enormous shadows, as imposing as towering Tie Shan, emerged heavily from the depths of the churning fog with an aura of domineering power capable of crushing the void!
The heavy soles of his feet sank into the frozen ground, producing a dull, rumbling sound that sent shivers down one's spine!
It was a terrifying giant ape with glossy black fur all over its body, as if it were carved from pure black granite. Its muscles bulged like layered hills, and its eyes, which were larger than lanterns, gleamed with a dark golden blood light!
Titan Giant Ape, the eternal ruler of the forest!