"Call out!"
Within the dense, primeval forest, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing moved nimbly across the massive tree trunks.
Zhu Zhuqing moved like a nimble wildcat, her toes lightly touching the slender, fragile branches, and her graceful figure leaped several meters into the air.
The branch only trembled slightly, without making much noise.
On the other side, Xiao Yan continued to speed forward, tilting his head slightly each time he leaped over a tree trunk, his gaze fixed firmly on Zhu Zhuqing's figure.
"Clatter!"
Zhu Zhuqing was the first to arrive at a large tree that was significantly taller than the surrounding trees. She half-squatted on a huge branch, looking down at Xiao Yan with a hint of excitement and pleasure in her eyes.
Looking at Xiao Yan, who had arrived later than her, Zhu Zhuqing leaned against a giant tree with one hand and placed the other on her hip, excitedly saying:
You lost!
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing leaped down from the tree trunk, nimbly landing two steps in front of Xiao Yan. She then extended her fair hand, held it out to Xiao Yan, and tilted her head slightly.
"A bet's a bet, hurry up!"
Seeing the excited Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Yan reluctantly took out ten Gold Soul Coin from the Black Dragon and placed them in Zhu Zhuqing's hand, even making excuses for himself:
"I suddenly feel that this competition is unfair. You are Agility Attack System Soul Master, naturally skilled in speed, and you're in this forest, giving you a huge advantage."
"I don't care."
Zhu Zhuqing gracefully placed ten Gold Soul Coin into her Soul Tool, glanced at Xiao Yan, and said:
"You were the one who suggested the competition, weren't you? You placed the bets yourself, weren't you? I didn't force you."
After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing put her hands behind her back, turned around and continued walking deeper into the forest, though her ears were slightly red.
This is the fifth day since Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing left Spirit City.
However, they did not immediately head towards the Star Luo Empire; they are currently within the Heaven Dou Empire.
The reason Xiao Yan was heading towards the Heaven Dou Empire was because he wanted to visit Old Jack in Holy Soul Village before going to the Star Luo Empire.
After all, the Spirit Hall of the Star Luo Empire wouldn't be unable to function without the two of them.
In the years since he left Holy Soul Village, Xiao Yan has been sending Gold Soul Coin and letters to Old Jack.
I just don't know if Old Jack is willing to use it.
After all, the Gold Soul Coin he earned in Suotuo City were always "saved for you to get married" by Old Jack, who never touched them.
As for the carriage they bought when they left Spirit City, they abandoned it after traveling for three days.
After all, Xiao Yan has already advanced to the Soul King realm, but he has yet to acquire his Fifth Soul Ring. Therefore, Xiao Yan plans to find an opportunity to obtain his Fifth Soul Ring along the way.
However, most high-level Soul Beast live in a few primeval forests, the closest of which is undoubtedly the Star Dou Great Forest.
But that went against the direction Xiao Yan and the others were heading, so it was naturally not their choice.
Besides the Star Dou Great Forest, another major gathering place for high-level Soul Beast in the Heaven Dou Empire, in addition to the Sunset Forest not far from Heaven Dou City, is the Black Soul Mountain Range, located in the southwest.
This place is also home to many high-level Soul Beast.
This is where Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's destination is.
Along the way, having abandoned the carriage, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing continued their races, and they didn't find it boring at all.
A single bet of ten Gold Soul Coin had already emptied Xiao Yan's wallet considerably, while Zhu Zhuqing was beaming with joy.
"We're approaching the outer edge of the Black Soul Mountain Range; we can gradually sense the presence of Soul Beast."
Xiao Yan followed Zhu Zhuqing, and the two of them immediately identified the Soul Beast in the distance.
As Soul Master, vigilance and Xiao Xin are the first lessons.
So the two stopped frolicking and instead cautiously ventured deeper into the mountains.
In Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's minds, Soul King level cultivation was still nothing more than an ant in the eyes of others, so the two of them remained extremely cautious in their actions.
After searching for two days in the Black Soul Mountain Range, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing still couldn't find a suitable Soul Beast.
Before the campfire, Xiao Yan took down the rabbit, which had been roasted to a golden brown and crispy state. After tearing off a hind leg, sprinkling on some seasoning, he handed it to Zhu Zhuqing, frowning as he said:
"Of all the Soul Beast I've encountered these past two days, only the 15,000-year-old Black Tortoise from yesterday was somewhat suitable..."
"This won't do!"
Zhu Zhuqing frowned deeply as she listened to Xiao Yan's words and said:
"Every Soul Ring Soul Master is of paramount importance, a decision that can easily affect their entire life. If we can't find a suitable one, we can simply wait a while longer."
Xiao Yan has a specific plan for each of his Soul Ring.
The first Soul Skill is Condensed Soul Stab Thrust, the second is Soul-Level Soul Armor for defense, the third Soul Skill Netherworld Lock for control, and the Soul Skill is the prototype of the Everfrost Mausoleum Domain.
Therefore, Xiao Yan's plan for his Fifth Soul Skill is to obtain a more powerful offensive Soul Skill.
After all, his Soul Skill nowadays are mostly attribute enhancements and control effects, and most of his damage output relies on the Dou Technique he has learned.
While this isn't a problem in itself, it prevents the full power of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame Martial Soul from being unleashed.
"Alright, let's look again."
Xiao Yan swallowed the rabbit meat with a wry smile, then rubbed his temples in exasperation.
After searching for two more days in the Black Soul Mountain Range, the two encountered two Soul Beast that were over ten thousand years old. Unfortunately, the attributes of the two Soul Beast were not the best choice for Xiao Yan.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to give up and turn back to cause trouble for that Black Tortoise again, a series of roars from Soul Beast suddenly came from the forest not far away.
"Roar~"
Amidst the resounding voice, invisible shocks spread outwards, and even from several miles away, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing could feel the oppressive force emanating from them.
" Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and the two exchanged a glance before heading in the direction from which the sound came.
As they drew closer, they could hear the sounds of an ongoing battle raging in the forest.
surging streams of Soul Power swept outwards and spread outwards.
About ten minutes later, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing finally managed to conceal themselves and reach the edge of the battlefield.
Looking at the scene in the arena, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow.
Thick smoke billowed from the forest ahead, and trees were snapped in half, clearly broken by brute force.
There were also many large craters around, emitting black smoke.
The battlefield was littered with the corpses of many Soul Beast, all of which had grown cold.
At the very center was a pale red, centaur-shaped special Soul Beast. Opposite it, a Soul Beast covered in scales and resembling an alligator turtle roared at it.
This battlefield arose from the struggle between two great Soul Beast for territory.