Just as the Ghost Shadow Tiger leaped up, intending to disappear into the forest, suddenly, an inconspicuous rope tightly bound its waist, pulling it down from mid-air.
Qi Ling, trapped within the poisonous array, gripped one end of the Immortal-Binding Rope and said to Flender and Zhao Wuji, " Teacher Zhao, Dean, we must not let our guard down until the very last moment of the battle. Isn't that what you taught us?"
Seeing that the Ghost Shadow Tiger could no longer turn into a shadow and escape after landing on the ground, Flender laughed and scolded, "That little brat, he taught us a lesson!"
What followed was much simpler. Zhao Wuji and Flender covered each other as they retreated back into the poison array. Together with Qi Ling, they pulled the heavily injured Ghost Shadow Tiger back into the poison array.
The once majestic Ghost Shadow Tiger was now lying motionless on the ground, having given up struggling. In fact, it had already reached its limit under the attacks of Flender and Zhao Wuji. After all, for a ten- Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, surviving the full-force attacks of two Soul Saint was already quite impressive.
After confirming that Ghost Shadow Tiger had lost its ability to resist, Qi Ling led Zhu Zhuqing and Ghost Shadow Tiger to a secluded spot within the poison array, preparing to help her absorb her Fourth Soul Ring.
For Zhu Zhuqing to absorb this Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, the difficulty is actually less than for Tang San, but she must still endure great pain, and no one can say for sure what kind of changes will occur.
"Here, Zhu Zhuqing, this is an upgraded Spirit Ascension Pill. After you take it, let the medicinal power dissipate. Once you feel a warm current in your body, then you can absorb the Ghost Shadow Tiger's Soul Ring!" Qi Ling said, placing an upgraded Spirit Ascension Pill in Zhu Zhuqing's hand.
Zhu Zhuqing examined the Spirit Ascension Pill in her palm and said, "I heard Rongrong say that this kind of pill is worth more than one million Gold Soul Coin. Qi Ling, aren't you afraid you can't repay it?"
"Hmph? You can't pay? If you can't pay, I'll sell you to pay it back!" Qi Ling said, feigning a fierce look. "Look at your delicate skin, you'll definitely fetch a good price!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Qi Ling and immediately laughed, "Trying to sell me? In this world, besides you, who else could buy me?"
"Sigh, alright, alright, you silly girl, I give in. This medicine is free, it's a gift for you, okay?" Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's sweet words, Qi Ling felt her heart race, especially since Zhu Zhuqing, who was usually so serious, said such words, which were incredibly hurtful.
After Zhu Zhuqing consumed the Spirit Ascension Pill and absorbed the Soul Ring, Qi Ling sat around her and began to protect her.
Although Ning Rongrong had Liu Erlong helping to protect her, Qi Ling wasn't sure if Zhu Zhuqing's absorption process would encounter any abnormalities. If it interfered with Ning Rongrong, it would be a loss, so Qi Ling didn't arrange for the two of them to absorb the Soul Ring together.
As for Tang San, although the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well can be considered an absolutely safe place, unfortunately, it is a treasure land exclusively for Tang San, and no one else has the opportunity to go there to absorb Soul Ring.
At the same time, there is another reason why Qi Ling insisted on waiting here: when Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is absorbed, its remaining soul will generate a soul impact, which is the biggest challenge that Soul Master has to face when absorbing Soul Ring.
As long as Qi Ling's Divine Dragon Emperor Martial Soul is present, he can use the Divine Dragon Emperor's dragon might to suppress these remaining souls, greatly reducing the risk for Zhu Zhuqing to absorb the Soul Ring.
As everyone absorbed their Soul Ring, time slowly passed. Ning Rongrong was naturally the first to finish absorbing her Soul Ring, since the Soul Ring she absorbed was only a thousand-year-old level Soul Ring.
The second person to finish absorbing was Tang San. With the help of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the Spirit Ascension Pill, Tang San only spent three hours to complete the absorption of his Fourth Soul Ring.
After the two of them finished absorbing their own Soul Ring, everyone gathered together to protect Zhu Zhuqing while discussing what to do next.
" Boss Qi, your Beast-Attracting Powder is just too effective!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed. "So much time has passed, and the number of Soul Beast outside hasn't decreased at all; in fact, it seems to be increasing!"
Qi Ling laughed, "There's nothing we can do. For these Soul Beast who have no sense of reason, appetite is the most important thing. If this Beast-Attracting Powder doesn't completely dissipate, they probably won't disperse even after three days and three nights."
"Furthermore, haven't you noticed that more and more Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast have joined in?"
Ma Hongjun slapped his forehead and said, "Oh! Right, I was just thinking that many ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast are mixed in with them, but aren't ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast supposed to have some intelligence? Why are they so stubborn?"
"It's simple, because their target isn't just this Beast-Attracting Powder; they're targeting the other Soul Beast as well!" Qi Ling said.
"Other Soul Beast? What does that mean?" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.
The Grandmaster nearby then said, "Besides time, Soul Beast can evolve by devouring each other! These Soul Beast must be staying here because they see this place as a hunting ground."
"That's right. So now, the situation is beyond our control. Even if we use up Beast-Attracting Powder, they probably won't leave this place," Qi Ling said calmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately felt the cruelty among Soul Beast. Oscar couldn't help but say, "These Soul Beast live such miserable lives. They are hunted by humans and preyed upon by their own kind. It's a miracle they survive."
"If Soul Beast are like this, aren't humans the same? How many people would betray their friends for a pittance? A treasure like a Soul Bone can even ignite a great war," Qi Ling said. "Humans aren't necessarily much kinder than these beasts."
After listening to Qi Ling's words, everyone fell into deep thought. It was a very heavy topic, and at their age, they were far from being able to understand its meaning.
Seeing the somber expressions on everyone's faces, Qi Ling suddenly smiled and said, "However, those are just other people. At least I believe that none of the people here are the kind of people who would do such a thing."
"We Shrek come together, and we leave together. Everyone, please remember that! Because our friendship is more precious than anything else in this world!"
Encouraged by Qi Ling, everyone perked up again, put their hands together, and said, "That's right, we Shrek come together, we leave together, we'll never be apart!"
"And me." Just then, Zhu Zhuqing's voice came from behind the group, and she slowly emerged from the forest. "I'm also a part of Shrek, how could I be left out?"
"How could you be missing?" Qi Ling pulled Zhu Zhuqing over and said, "Congratulations, Zhu Zhuqing, congratulations on successfully absorbing your Fourth Soul Ring!"