Heaven Dou City, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing followed behind Qian Renxue.
Both of them were dressed in loose black robes that concealed their faces.
As they left the city, Xiao Yan and his companions could see the heavily guarded Heaven Dou City from afar.
However, as the two followed behind Qian Renxue, the guards at the city gate seemed not to see Xiao Yan and his companion at all, letting them leave directly behind Qian Renxue.
As Xiao Yan left Heaven Dou City, he could still sense a faint, elusive presence lurking in the shadows.
Xiao Yan understood that this must be the Titled Douluo who followed Qian Renxue last time!
The fact that a Titled Douluo was following behind Qian Renxue like a bodyguard aroused Xiao Yan's curiosity about Qian Renxue's identity.
Xiao Yan looked at Qian Renxue in front of him, hesitated, and finally spoke:
"Um... shouldn't you tell us which faction you belong to?"
Qian Renxue's speed didn't slow down, maintaining a pace that Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing could just barely keep up with. Hearing Xiao Yan Xiao Yan's words, she slightly turned her head to look at him and said:
" The Spirit Hall."
"Um?"
Xiao Yan's gaze froze, and he asked in surprise:
"Didn't you say that Her His Holiness the Pope of the Spirit Hall wouldn't let me off easily? How dare you snatch someone from her hands?"
Although Xiao Yan knew very little about the Spirit Hall, he did know a little bit.
If we're talking about the most powerful force on the Douluo Continent, it has to be the Spirit Hall.
Neither the two great empires nor the major sects are a match for the Spirit Hall!
This was not only based on rumors circulating on the mainland, but also on Xiao Yan's own speculation.
After all, the Spirit Hall is the only force that has established free Martial Soul Awakening bases throughout the entire continent.
If there are any exceptionally talented individuals, they will likely be snapped up by the Spirit Hall immediately.
His upbringing from a young age, coupled with the fact that the entire continent is essentially his talent pool, all contributed to his success.
Over the years, Xiao Yan couldn't even imagine how many powerful individuals were in the Spirit Hall.
This advantage is unmatched by any other force.
Even though the two great empires held high-level Soul Master in high esteem, and even offered titles and rewards, the effects were not significant.
This is because their focus is solely on high-level Soul Master.
They don't take ordinary Soul Master seriously at all; a nobleman can bully and oppress low-level Soul Master.
Unfortunately, every high-level Soul Master starts from a low-level one.
There were no values instilled in them from childhood, and not a single sense of belonging.
There are very, very few Soul Master who are truly willing to work for the two great empires or various forces.
Just like the original Flender and others.
No matter how dire his situation, he still refused to accept the imperial title or reward.
Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that they had absolutely no affection for the empire.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qian Renxue's tone carried a hint of something unusual as she softly replied:
"Why are you afraid of her? Don't worry, I'm here to keep you safe."
As Qian Renxue finished speaking, Xiao Yan's words seemed to have triggered some unpleasant memories for her, and she rarely spoke again on the way.
There is a Sunset Forest not far Heaven Dou City.
Many of them are Soul Beast that have lived for thousands or tens of thousands of years.
The Soul Beast in this forest can fully meet Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's needs.
Led by Qian Renxue, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at Sunset Forest.
Before stepping into the Sunset Forest, Qian Renxue spoke:
"There are many Soul Beast in this forest that are thousands or even tens of thousands of years old, as well as many with insidious Soul Beast Soul Skill. Be Xiao Xin once you go in."
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing nodded upon hearing this.
Soul Hunting beasts is inherently a dangerous activity, and they wouldn't risk their safety.
Only after entering the Sunset Forest did Xiao Yan realize the terrifying strength of Qian Renxue.
Several times, powerful Soul Beast approached, but Qian Renxue always managed to drive them away.
He looks to be only about twenty years old, but he has six Soul Ring and has reached the Spirit Emperor Realm!
Moreover, when Qian Renxue made her move, she didn't even reveal her own Martial Soul, yet Xiao Yan still felt a sense of pressure.
This greatly shocked Xiao Yan, and he became interested in Qian Renxue's Martial Soul.
As for strength, it should be noted that Qin Ming, the senior student, became Soul Emperor at the age of thirty-four, making him the second youngest Soul Emperor in the history of the Spirit Hall.
Even Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, looked at Qian Renxue with a hint of respect.
With such terrifying talent, he probably holds a high position within the Spirit Hall.
No wonder she has Titled Douluo- level expert protecting her; no wonder she dares to say that with her around, even the Pope won't make things too difficult for Xiao Yan and his group.
With a Soul Emperor -level expert protecting him, and more importantly, a Titled Douluo secretly protecting him, Xiao Yan no longer worried about his and Zhu Zhuqing's safety.
"These footprints..."
In the forest, Xiao Yan looked at the huge footprints that were sunken in the ground in front of him. When he placed his palm on them, he could only cover the toenail of one of the footprints.
"They look like the footprints of a tiger-type Soul Beast."
Zhu Zhuqing squatted down to examine the footprints and said:
"Tiger-type Soul Beast are fairly compatible with my Martial Soul. I can first check the specific age and type of this Soul Beast."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this, and Zhu Zhuqing lightly leaped up the tree trunk beside her and climbed directly to the top, where her view became increasingly expansive.
After looking around, Zhu Zhuqing turned her gaze to one direction and gestured to Xiao Yan. The two then approached the direction Zhu Zhuqing pointed.
As for Qian Renxue, she didn't speak after entering the forest, letting Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing do as they pleased.
Given her personality, it was already exceptionally rare for her to personally lead Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing to Soul Hunting beasts.
She can't possibly take care of everything.
Unless it's Soul Beast that exceeds the limits of Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's strength, Qian Renxue doesn't plan to make a move.
She wanted a genius who excelled in combat, not a pretty face she had nurtured.
"Call out!"
From the tree, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze fell upon a black Soul Beast lying down to rest not far ahead, and a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
"It's Ghost Tiger!"
Zhu Zhuqing spoke to Xiao Yan below, her tone tinged with excitement.
After all, the Ghost Tiger is a tiger-type Soul Beast with extreme speed and attack power, making it a very suitable Fourth Soul Ring for Zhu Zhuqing!
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up when he heard Zhu Zhuqing's words. Without hesitation, the two of them moved closer to Ghost Tiger.
Soon, Ghost Tiger appeared in Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's sight.
A Soul Beast with purple skin and blue markings lay prostrate on the ground.
It had no fur, or rather, its fur was very fine and short, with exposed fangs. Although it was called a "tiger," Xiao Yan thought it was more like a leopard.
It was entirely black, with a "king" character on its forehead, and was over three meters tall. Its bulging muscles gleamed in the sunlight, giving it an extremely powerful appearance.
"Judging from its size, this Ghost Tiger should be at least four thousand years old."
Xiao Yan remembered the characteristics of various Soul Beast very clearly.
Looking at the Ghost Tiger ahead, he quickly determined its approximate age level.
" Ghost Tiger excels in speed and strength, and also possesses the ability to create Shadow Clone. It would be best to severely injure it while it's off guard, otherwise the chances of success are very slim."
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing discussed in hushed tones.
Both of them understood that Qian Renxue had saved them because she valued their talent, but they also needed to demonstrate their worth.
Otherwise, no one would waste resources on a useless person.
Just like the Grandmaster from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, even though they were related by blood, he was directly removed from the family genealogy and expelled from the family.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, and then slowly approached the Ghost Tiger, which was crawling in the center, one on the left and one on the right.
" Cold Fire - Netherworld Lock!"
" Netherworld Slash!"
Two cold shouts suddenly rang out in the silent forest, followed by two transparent chains that directly enveloped the Ghost Tiger at the center.
A crescent-shaped black energy slashed down towards the crouching Ghost Tiger.
"Roar!"
As Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing made their move, the Ghost Tiger, which was lying prone on the ground, finally noticed their attack. Almost instantly, it leaped up from the ground and darted away.
However, the transparent chains in mid-air instantly contracted and Entanglement around its body.
"Snap!"
The chains tightened instantly, but Ghost Tiger's movements were also frozen in place.
"Laugh!"
The black light landed on the Ghost Tiger's back, instantly unleashing a powerful surge of Soul Power.