Chapter 160: Be My Soul Ring!
The sun penetrated the treetops and gently sprinkled on the forest.
Ye Lingling finally absorbed the soul ring and slowly opened her eyes.
Long Chen felt the changes in her body and asked with concern:
"Lingling, you finally absorbed the soul ring. How do you feel?"
Ye Lingling smiled lightly, stood up, and her face was filled with satisfaction and joy.
"Brother Chen, I feel very good. My soul power has increased by two levels."
Hearing this, Long Chen's eyes flashed with a trace of relief.
"Then you are now level 62. After returning, I will teach you the method to increase soul power."
After a soul master breaks through level 60, the increase in soul power becomes slower and slower.
Long Chen knew the method of condensing soul cores and had mentioned it to Ye Lingling before.
After mastering the method of condensing soul cores, one could increase soul power more quickly.
Dugu Bo walked over slowly and said with a smile,
"Lingling now has the sixth soul ring, and the martial fusion skills of the two of you have unleashed even more powerful strength. Xiao Chen has also just broken through level 80, which is really cause for celebration."
After hearing this, Ye Lingling was surprised and happy, and looked at Long Chen.
"Brother Chen, you have also made a breakthrough. That's great. We can go look for soul beasts together again."
"Mm. Let's go find that Azure Bull Python."
Dugu Bo interrupted:
"A year ago, that bull-headed monster was poisoned by my poison. Normally, it shouldn't have survived, but it is a soul beast with nearly 200,000 years of cultivation, after all. Its vitality is beyond imagination. I just don't know if it's still in the center of the forest."
Long Chen said,
"The people from the Spirit Hall should've come looking for it, but it seems they returned empty-handed. Let's go to that small lake and see if it's hiding somewhere nearby or maybe even at the bottom of the lake, healing its wounds."
"Mm. If I'm not mistaken, there may be spies from the Spirit Hall hiding near the small lake. Let's stay alert."
After a little preparation, the three of them continued moving toward the center of the forest.
Finally, in an open area, they arrived at the small lake surrounded by dense trees.
The lake water was clear and sparkling, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and the green canopy around it beautiful like a painting.
Long Chen slowly approached the lake and carefully observed the surroundings.
It was very quiet.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly and said in a deep voice,
"Didn't the bull-headed monster come back? Was it scared away?"
"Brother Bo, you didn't feel its presence either?"
"Mm, it doesn't seem to be here."
Just as the three were puzzled and thought the Azure Bull Python might be gone, an ethereal and furious voice suddenly rang out.
"Damn human soul master! You killed Er Ming, and you dare return? I'll make sure you die without a burial place!"
The sudden voice shocked Long Chen, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Bo. They quickly looked around, trying to find the source.
The calm lake began to ripple, as if a massive force was churning beneath.
Just as they held their breath and waited, a monstrous figure covered in green scales suddenly burst out of the water, splashing waves high into the sky!
It was their target the Azure Bull Python.
Its eyes were like blazing flames, staring down at the three below, filled with fury and murderous intent.
Though it had been poisoned by Dugu Bo a year ago, after extended recuperation, it had nearly fully recovered and returned to peak condition.
Before Long Chen and the others arrived, the two elders Yue and Gui had brought Bibi Dong to this place.
At that time, the Azure Bull Python had not yet regained its full strength. Sensing Bibi Dong's terrifying aura, it had suppressed its own and hid at the lake bottom.
Now, with its strength returned, and seeing the killer of Er Ming, it could no longer hold back and chose to reveal itself.
Long Chen and Dugu Bo exchanged glances.
Seeing the Azure Bull Python again after a year brought surprise and excitement.
But this time, there was no sign of Xiao Wu.
Long Chen guessed that she might be hiding somewhere in secret.
Faced with the threat of the Azure Bull Python, Long Chen did not retreat.
He stared coldly at the enormous beast before him, sneering slightly:
"What a big tone! Titan Giant Ape is my seventh soul ring. If you care so much about him, then be my eighth and keep him company. Xiao Wu should be nearby, right? I can't use her soul ring this time, but getting a 100,000-year soul bone isn't a bad trade-off."
As soon as Long Chen finished, the Azure Bull Python's eyes flared with disbelief and rage.
It hadn't expected such arrogance. Not only had the human killed its brother, the Titan Giant Ape, but now he intended to take it as a soul ring too!
And he was even eyeing Xiao Wu's soul bone!
"Bastard! You're too arrogant! I'll tear you apart!"
The Azure Bull Python roared.
The deafening sound shook the surrounding forest; branches and leaves were sent flying.
Its massive eyes flashed with cold light, revealing immense hatred and disdain for the trio.
Then, a colossal green light blade spewed from its fang-lined maw, slashing toward Long Chen with unstoppable force.
This time, with no Xiao Wu to protect, the Azure Bull Python could unleash its full power without restraint.
Sensing the deadly pressure, Long Chen and Dugu Bo's expressions grew serious.
They knew—any carelessness in this battle could mean death.
The two immediately released their martial spirits, entering combat readiness.
The fifth soul ring on Dugu Bo's body lit up, and he instantly activated his fifth soul skill—Jiaolong Tiangang Shield.
A green-golden light barrier formed, like an impenetrable shield, firmly protecting Long Chen and Ye Lingling.
Long Chen and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance.
No words were needed. Their hearts understood each other.
As Dugu Bo's soul skill took shape, the two moved in sync.
Boom!
The massive green blade struck Dugu Bo's barrier, erupting in blinding light and a deafening explosion.
The entire space trembled under the shockwave, the air distorting violently.
Using the force of the explosion, Dugu Bo tactfully retreated with Long Chen and Ye Lingling, dispersing the impact's power.
Dugu Bo had fought the Azure Bull Python before.
He knew of its immense strength and its terrifying slow field.
So he stayed alert, keeping his distance to avoid being trapped by its domain.
Under Dugu Bo's protection, Long Chen and Ye Lingling quickly completed their martial soul fusion.
Light burst from the pair and condensed into a single, golden illusory figure.
This figure radiated profound and mighty energy, with Long Chen at its core.
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