Chapter 22: Qian Renxue, a Soul Beast with Dual Attributes of Fire and Light!
A few days later.
The sky was just brightening, and a thin mist enveloped the forest path.
A carriage slowly drove into the small town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest and stopped in a cloud of dust.
The carriage curtain was pulled open, and Tang Chuan, carrying a black package, jumped down from the carriage. He looked up at the sky, his eyes calm, his face showing no ripples.
After getting off the carriage, he did not rush into the forest. Instead, he skillfully walked through the bustling market, purchasing some dry food, hemostatic herbs, a spare water bladder, and a dark green cloak. The cloak could be used to conceal his appearance and also to disguise his figure in emergencies.
After all this, Tang Chuan stood at the street corner, gazing at the vast green sea of trees ahead, and murmured to himself, "Ancient records state that the Emerald Swan Spirit Beast rarely lives on the outskirts of the forest. I need to find a way to enter the mixed zone."
After absorbing the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, Tang Chuan not only gained two Spirit Bone abilities, but his perception and vitality were also greatly enhanced.
Coupled with his first Spirit Ability, Simulation, even if he entered the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, where many 10,000-year Spirit Beasts resided, it would not be too dangerous.
Thinking of this, Tang Chuan did not hesitate. He raised his hand to pull his cloak tighter, his eyes slightly narrowed, and then he moved to enter the dense forest.
After absorbing the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, Tang Chuan could establish a connection between his Spirit and the surrounding Blue Silver Grass within a radius of about one kilometer, making these Blue Silver Grass his eyes, thereby conducting a simple investigation of everything nearby.
After entering the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang Chuan immediately used his Simulation Spirit Ability.
Instantly, a rich red light emanated from him. He simulated a 1,000-year Spirit Beast, the Flame Lion. The 10-year and 100-year Spirit Beasts in the outer areas, sensing the fierce power of the 1,000-year Spirit Beast, were instantly scared away.
This greatly saved him from unnecessary trouble, allowing Tang Chuan to move quickly and directly forward, gradually deepening into the mixed zone from the periphery.
At the same time, deep within the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The trees here were tall and dense, and sunlight could only filter through layers of intertwined branches and leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground.
The next second, three figures fell from the sky, landing with a boom and kicking up a cloud of dust.
As the dust slowly settled, a noble and handsome blonde woman stood proudly at the forefront.
Behind her, two old men also landed steadily.
The person on the left was tall and slender, clad in golden armor, with a Snake Lance in his hand emitting a faint cold light. The person on the right was round-bodied, with fiery red hair and an ugly face, his waist almost as wide as he was tall.
These three were none other than Qian Renxue, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo.
Just then, Snake Lance Douluo lightly brushed the dust from his shoulder, his brows furrowed. He took a step forward and spoke in a low voice, "Young Lord, we have been in the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest for some time now. Have you found a suitable Spirit Beast? If we delay any longer, I fear something might happen on the Heaven Dou City side."
Hearing this, the blonde woman in the golden robe slightly tilted her head, her eyes calm and profound, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Facing Snake Lance Douluo's urging, Qian Renxue spoke indifferently:
"My Spirit is Seraphim, with both fire and light attributes. Naturally, I need to find a Spirit Beast of 10,000 years or more with both fire and light attributes. The spirit ring provided by a fire and light dual-attribute Spirit Beast can maximize my strength and perfectly match my Spirit. If the spirit ring does not match my attributes, forcibly absorbing it will not only be useless but may also hinder the continued growth of my Spirit."
"Although 10,000-year-old fire and light dual-attribute Spirit Beasts are rare, for me, they are the only choice. This matter cannot be rushed."
At this point, she paused, a hint of coldness in her tone.
Hearing this, Snake Lance Douluo's heart tensed. He quickly bowed his head and replied, "This subordinate understands. I was too impatient."
Behind him, the meatball-like Porcupinefish Douluo also nodded, saying in a deep voice, "Young Lord's considerations are thorough. We are dull-witted, so let's continue searching."
Qian Renxue said nothing more, merely nodding slightly.
The next second, she closed her eyes slightly, and a majestic Spiritual force, like a tide, quietly released from her body, spreading in all directions, instantly covering several miles.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo dared not be negligent. Almost at the same time Qian Renxue released her Spiritual force, they both concentrated their spirit power and released their own Spiritual force to probe the surroundings.
The three Spiritual forces, like three impenetrable fishing nets, rapidly spread and intertwined through the dense forest. Wherever they passed, every Spirit Beast's outline was clearly delineated.
"Northeast direction, three hundred meters, a 7,000-year-old Fire-tailed Ape, single fire attribute, excluded."
"Southeast direction, a 9,000-year-old Blazing Horn Lizard, its aura is chaotic, with old injuries, and its fire attribute is quite mixed, not suitable as a spirit ring."
Just then, Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes, golden light flickering within them, and said:
"Continue searching to the west. That area has higher terrain and intense temperature fluctuations, making it highly likely to harbor rare fire and light dual-attribute Spirit Beasts."
With that, her figure flashed, and she transformed into a golden streak of light, soaring through the air, carrying a silent sacred glow as she flew westward.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo dared not delay and quickly followed behind her.
Shadows of trees swayed, and leaves rustled as the three of them moved like streaks of light through the dense forest.
A few minutes later.
The temperature in the forest suddenly rose, and a scorching heatwave mixed with a burnt smell assailed them.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue looked ahead, her brows slightly furrowed, and her figure stopped in mid-air.
Just then, a deafening roar echoed from ahead, like ten thousand thunders rumbling simultaneously, startling the entire forest. As soon as the sound fell, a shockwave, like a mountain-toppling tsunami, suddenly struck, shattering the air like water!
"Roar!!"
Dozens of meters ahead, trees in the forest, under the terrifying shockwave, fell in unison like cut wheat, kicking up a sky full of withered leaves and dust.
The next second.
Boom!!
A massive figure, ten meters tall, suddenly leaped from a distance, its feet stomping heavily on the ground. The earth instantly trembled, a circle of cracks rapidly spread, and dust flew everywhere!
It was a terrifying giant bear, covered in dark golden fur, standing over ten meters tall. The shockwave had come from it, but its expression at this moment was extremely panicked, looking left and right as if it were fleeing for its life.
"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear?"
Qian Renxue did not act rashly but slowly retreated half a step.
Almost at the same instant.
Whoosh!
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo flashed, already standing in front of her, like two insurmountable high walls.
"Protect Young Lord!" Snake Lance Douluo roared, and nine spirit rings suddenly rose from beneath his feet: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—all nine rings unleashed!
Porcupinefish Douluo followed closely, his nine rings also ascending, his spirit power as heavy and vast as a mountain, soaring to the sky, immediately suppressing the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, making it dare not advance.
"No, it seems to be running away. Is someone hunting it, or is a more powerful Spirit Beast hunting it?" As if noticing something unusual, Qian Renxue immediately released her Spiritual force, probing behind the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.
Instantly, a golden figure appeared faintly.
It was a Spirit Beast over three meters long, with shoulders eight feet high, covered in a layer of brilliant golden fur. Its overall form was quite similar to a lion, yet it had unique characteristics: its four limbs were like Dragon claws, and beneath each Dragon claw, a cluster of burning golden flames was held aloft.
Most peculiar of all, it had a third eye on its forehead.
[end of the chapter]