Chapter 32: Critical Hit Effect, Reunion with Qian Daoliu
As for the critical hit effect, the minimum increased the Atlas Spear's attack power by 100%, while the maximum increased it by 300%.
This degree of enhancement depended entirely on luck. If luck were poor, it would only trigger a 100% critical hit effect. If luck were good, it might reach 300%.
Just now, when Yun Yuan used his second soul skill, the triggered critical hit effect was around 200%, neither particularly unlucky nor exceptionally fortunate.
Yun Yuan was quite satisfied with this second soul skill. After all, it was powerful and could stack with his first soul skill, which suited him perfectly.
After testing both his soul ring skills and soul bone skill, Yun Yuan withdrew his Atlas Spear martial soul and began leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, heading back to Spirit Hall.
As Yun Yuan walked through the forest, his gaze was no longer as cautious as before.
After obtaining his second soul ring and acquiring a second external soul bone, his strength had greatly increased. He now had enough confidence to handle any danger in the outer region.
As time passed, Yun Yuan had already traveled for several hours in this vast forest, yet he was still far from Spirit Hall.
Just as Yun Yuan thought he wouldn't encounter any powerful soul beasts—
Not far from his position, a woman dressed in green was looking in his direction.
"This boy's age matches Di Tian's description, and he's emitting a strong spear intent. He should be the grand-disciple of that light-attributed Soul Master."
With that thought, the green-clad woman's figure flickered, instantly appearing behind Yun Yuan, intending to confirm his identity.
At the moment the woman appeared behind him, Yun Yuan did not sense any of her aura.
But his long-honed instincts told him that there was great danger behind him.
"Who exactly is it?! Could it be that the Scarlet King has come after me?"
Yun Yuan silently speculated, his breathing growing heavier. If that were the case, he would truly meet his end here.
At the next moment, a clear, gentle, and pleasant female voice sounded.
"Child, did you just escape from a golden soul beast?"
Hearing the gentle voice behind him, Yun Yuan finally let out a breath, his tension easing.
At the same time, hearing her question, Yun Yuan began to think. Star Dou Great Forest, a gentle woman, a golden soul beast… connecting all these clues, he already had an answer.
Could this be Emerald Swan from the Star Dou Great Forest with over five hundred thousand years of cultivation?
Thinking of this, Yun Yuan turned around. As expected, a stunning woman in a green dress entered his sight.
Realizing that this green-clad woman was most likely Bi Ji, Yun Yuan gradually relaxed.
Although Bi Ji was a powerful fierce beast, she disliked killing and had a gentle temperament. A soul beast like her probably wouldn't attack a weak human youth like him.
"You are…?"
Looking at Bi Ji, Yun Yuan revealed a hint of confusion, wanting to know her purpose.
"My name is Bi Ji. I am a member of the Star Dou Great Forest. I've come to bring you back to meet your elder, an extremely powerful light-attributed Soul Master."
Looking at Yun Yuan, Bi Ji did not hide anything and mentioned Qian Daoliu directly.
That light-attributed Soul Master was the representative of a god on the Douluo Continent. The Star Dou Great Forest did not wish to start a conflict, so to exchange back the Auspicious Beast, they had to find Yun Yuan.
Hearing this, Yun Yuan thought for a moment before a gleam appeared in his eyes. He had already guessed who Bi Ji was referring to.
Who else could it be but his grandmaster?
In that case, his teacher Qian Xunji must have already returned to Spirit Hall. Otherwise, Qian Daoliu wouldn't have appeared in the Star Dou Great Forest so quickly.
However, what puzzled Yun Yuan was how Qian Daoliu managed to get these fierce beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest to help search for him.
Suddenly, the image of a golden soul beast flashed through his mind. The only way to mobilize fierce beasts would be the safety of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
In other words, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion should be in his grandmaster Qian Daoliu's hands.
After figuring it out, Yun Yuan looked at Bi Ji eagerly and said:
"The one you're talking about is my grandmaster. I'll go with you to find him."
Seeing Yun Yuan admit it, the heavy burden in Bi Ji's heart finally lifted. It seemed she had indeed found the right person, and the Auspicious Beast could be safely exchanged back.
Immediately after, Bi Ji lifted Yun Yuan and headed directly toward Qian Daoliu's location. With her powerful cultivation, she crossed hundreds of li in no time, arriving at the area where Qian Daoliu was.
At this moment, Qian Daoliu, who was searching for Yun Yuan while holding the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, sensed a powerful aura approaching from not far away and looked toward Bi Ji's direction.
"That is… Xiao Yuan?!"
Seeing that the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest had already found Yun Yuan, Qian Daoliu, along with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, flashed forward and appeared in front of Bi Ji and Yun Yuan.
"Xiao Yuan, your grandmaster has come to take you home."
Arriving before Yun Yuan, Qian Daoliu spoke first to reassure him. His grand-disciple had just been left in the Star Dou Great Forest, and he must have been frightened and worried.
But now that Qian Daoliu had arrived, Yun Yuan could return home safely.
"Human, I've brought your grand-disciple to you. Shouldn't you return the Auspicious Beast beside you to us now?"
Before Yun Yuan could say anything to Qian Daoliu, Bi Ji spoke first, her eyes fixed on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion beside him.
The Auspicious Beast was extremely important to the Star Dou Great Forest and could not suffer the slightest harm. Moreover, Bi Ji already regarded the Three-Eyed Golden Lion as her own daughter.
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion returned to Bi Ji's side. The light-attributed soul power enveloping it dissipated and gradually flowed toward Yun Yuan beside her.
Bi Ji did not stop Qian Daoliu. Yun Yuan smoothly returned to Qian Daoliu's side.
After completing this, Qian Daoliu looked at Bi Ji with an indifferent gaze and said:
"Earlier, I made an agreement with that black giant dragon. Your Star Dou Great Forest must also compensate Spirit Hall with an additional hundred-thousand-year soul bone. Do not go back on your word."
"I, Qian Daoliu, have already kept my promise and released your Auspicious Beast. Now, it is your turn to fulfill the other half of the agreement."
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Bi Ji nodded and replied:
"Don't worry. I'll have Di Tian deliver the hundred-thousand-year soul bone to you shortly. Just wait here."
A hundred-thousand-year soul bone was nothing special to them. After all, they were soul beasts, and soul bones were merely collectibles with little practical use.
"Di Tian… so that black giant dragon is called Di Tian."
Qian Daoliu muttered the name a few times. In his mind, aside from Tang Chen, there was now another worthy opponent: Di Tian.
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