Ling Ye carefully traversed the Star Dou Great Forest, with a clear objective.
Find a powerful enough Light or Life type Soul Beast to use as your third Soul Ring.
With the first two spirit rings as a foundation, his standards rose, and he no longer looked down on ordinary ten-thousand-year spirit beasts.
Just as he was wondering where to find such a rare soul beast, the elusive little white rabbit hopped out again. This time, it grabbed Ling Ye's trouser leg and pulled him hard in one direction.
"Hmm? Where are you taking me this time?" Ling Ye was very curious about this psychic little creature and decided to trust it one more time.
As they followed the little white rabbit deeper into the forest, the surrounding trees grew increasingly ancient, and the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive.
You can even faintly hear a deep, unsettling breathing sound coming from afar, as if a giant creature is asleep.
Finally, the little white rabbit led him to a huge lake.
The lake water is clear yet unfathomably deep, exuding a rich spiritual energy.
Right by the lake, Ling Ye saw two enormous figures, as large as mountains. He instantly activated the "Myriad Transformations Concealing Breath Technique" to its fullest extent, while simultaneously emitting a pure and natural aura to show that he had no hostile intentions.
One of them, standing over fifteen meters tall, with his body covered in rock-black muscles, eyes like copper bells, and radiating a terrifying force field, was none other than the Titan Ape, one of the kings of the forest!
The other one is even more frightening. Half of its body is submerged in the lake, with the part above the water covered in bluish-black scales. It has a bull's head and a snake's body, and a pair of huge eyes like searchlights, exuding endless majesty and an ancient aura.
Azure Bull Python!
This is the true overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Either of these two 100,000-year-old soul beasts could destroy him with a single breath!
Ling Ye felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly broke out.
He thought to himself, "I've arrived at the Lake of Life in the very center of the Star Dou Great Forest!"
These two must be Da Ming and Er Ming, and this little rabbit could be Xiao Wu, right?
Why isn't it in human form yet? Is it deliberately not taking human form, or is it simply not the right time for it to do so?
While Ling Ye was pondering, the little white rabbit hopped and skipped to the two kings, and with a flash of light, it transformed into a pretty young girl!
The girl appeared to be an adult, with long scorpion braids and bright, lively eyes. She was curiously observing Ling Ye, a strange blush on her face.
"As expected!" Ling Ye confirmed his guess; the other party was indeed the 100,000-year-old soul beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit.
Xiao Wu circled Ling Ye, sniffing him gently, her big eyes growing brighter and brighter: "Your scent... smells so good, so comforting! It's even more welcoming than the lake water here with Da Ming and Er Ming!" Pointing at Ling Ye, she said to the two kings, "Da Ming, Er Ming, it's him! Help him out, I feel he needs to find a powerful spirit ring!"
The Titan Ape lowered its head, its huge eyes curiously scrutinizing the tiny Ling Ye, while two puffs of white breath escaped from its nostrils.
The Azure Bull Python's gaze swept over as well, carrying a scrutinizing tone.
A suffocating pressure enveloped Ling Ye.
However, the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul within his body flowed spontaneously, quietly dissolving the terrifying pressure into nothingness. It even faintly revealed a higher level of aura, causing the two kings to be slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.
The Azure Bull Python remained silent for a moment, then its voice, like muffled thunder, rang out: "Human, your martial soul is very special. For Sister Xiao Wu's sake, we can help you this once. There is an 80,000-year-old Holy Light Dragon in the east of the forest. It has a violent nature and has been trying to encroach on the area of the Lake of Life. We have wanted to deal with it for a long time."
He immediately nodded and clasped his hands in thanks to the two great masters: "Thank you for your help, seniors!"
Urged on by Xiao Wu, the two kings took action.
The process was simple: the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape came directly to its door. Although the 80,000-year-old Holy Light Dragon was powerful, it had little power to resist under the siege of two 100,000-year-old soul beasts. It was quickly beaten to the point of death and lay dying in a devastated valley.
"The rest is up to you." After saying that, the Azure Bull Python, Xiao Wu, and Er Ming retreated to a distance to observe.
They won't directly help humans hunt soul beasts, but the result is already good enough.
Without hesitation, Ling Ye activated the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul!
Black, black, two extraordinary spirit rings rose up!
"First Soul Skill, Holy Light Protection!"
First, put a shield around yourself to prevent a counterattack.
"Second Soul Skill, Holy Light!"
A blazing, holy light wave blasted into the wound of the Holy Dragon of Light.
The Holy Dragon of Light roared in anger, but it no longer had the strength to resist.
"It's time to end this! Holy Light Bolt!"
Ling Ye's eyes narrowed, and he clenched his fists, causing the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul to shine brightly.
This is an innate skill of the martial soul, and it can be used without a soul ring!
A highly compressed ball of light energy shot out and landed on the Holy Light Dragon. Holy energy has an additional damage bonus to light-type creatures. The already dying dragon let out a final wail, and its huge head finally crashed down, and it breathed its last.
A huge spirit ring, shimmering with dazzling golden light, slowly rose from the dragon corpse!
An 80,000-year soul ring!
Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Ye immediately sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the soul ring!
A massive amount of energy surged into his body instantly, even more violently than when he absorbed a 50,000-year-old soul ring!
The intense pain felt like it was tearing him apart.
But at that moment, the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul within his body suddenly trembled, seven dazzling lights flowed, and it emitted a supreme primal pressure.
The originally violent dragon soul energy instantly became docile under this pressure. The impurities and violent aura within it were quickly purified and refined, leaving only the purest holy light power to merge into his soul power and martial soul.
The absorption process went surprisingly smoothly!
Success! Absorbed an 80,000-year-old soul ring, far exceeding the level of the user!
Soul power surged wildly once again!
Not only did he become a Soul Master, but his Soul Power also reached level thirty-eight!
Ling Ye opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing!
Third Soul Skill: Holy Spirit Flash!
It unleashes an ultimate flash of light that purifies all evil and destruction, possessing both terrifying offensive power and a powerful purifying effect, making it remarkably effective against dark evil and mental attacks!
Now, he is even capable of fighting against the Soul Sect!
He walked up to the corpse of the Holy Light Dragon, and was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a strange bone gleaming beneath the shattered scales on the dragon's forehead, radiating a powerful wave of light.
"This is... a head soul bone?!" Ling Ye's heart pounded wildly again!
The head soul bone produced by the 80,000-year-old Holy Dragon of Light is of immeasurable value!
He carefully removed the skull that radiated a warm glow, and the moment he touched it, he felt a strong resonance with his Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul.
What a tremendous find!
He put away the soul bone and bowed deeply to Xiao Wu and the two kings in the distance: "Thank you all for your help!"
Xiao Wu blushed slightly and waved her hand, "It's nothing, it was just a small favor." She looked at Ling Ye with bright eyes.
The deep voice of the Azure Bull Python echoed: "Human, your potential is extraordinary. I hope you will not waste this power, nor will you become an enemy of soul beasts."
Ling Ye nodded solemnly: "Senior, rest assured, I will remember your kindness today."
He planned to find a safe place to absorb the soul bone, and then...
Suddenly, the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul within him transmitted an extremely strong and unprecedented tremor and warning!
The direction points directly to the other side of the lake, to the very heart and depths of the Lake of Life!
Does that lake bottom hold an even greater secret?
(End of chapter)