With the Yin Wind Pearl on him, Yang Fan felt like he walked with the wind at his back.
Thinking of the Breaking Clan—now so close—his steps quickened unconsciously.
This time, he'd brought Grandfather a gift:
Immortal herbs!
Three years ago, when Yang Fan left, Grandfather Yang Wudi had just become a Soul Douluo. Who knew how much stronger the old man had grown since?
But to push him to Title Douluo, Yang Fan saw only one direct path: immortal-grade medicinal herbs.
He needed this.
A Title Douluo would transform the Breaking Clan's fate.
Take the Elephant Armor Sect: if Huyan Zhen were a Title Douluo, they wouldn't be stuck at sixth among the Seven Great Sects.
As Yang Fan hurried toward Yunluo City—
The air thickened.
Leaves that swayed moments ago froze mid-air.
His hair stood on end.
Years in the soul beast forest screamed: danger was near.
"Left-front—be careful!" Yao Lao warned.
Before the words faded—
The forest ahead violently shook. A stench-laden gale roared toward him.
Clouds follow dragons; winds follow tigers!
Yang Fan instantly knew the beast's kind.
But before he could react—a crimson behemoth burst through the trees, lunging at him.
Yang Fan rolled forward, dodging the attack—and finally saw the creature clearly.
Blazing Flame Tiger!
Another one!
But this tiger's size sent his heart racing.
Over seven meters long—only a 50,000-year soul beast reached such terror.
Impossible!
A 3,000-year tiger in the outer forest? Plausible. But 50,000 years?
The tiger gave no time to ponder.
After missing its pounce, it swiped down with claws dripping power.
Without Zhu Zhuqing to hide from, Yang Fan could fight freely—but this beast dwarfed the last.
A 50,000-year Blazing Flame Tiger matched a human Soul Saint.
Their first clash left Yang Fan reeling.
"You damn beast!"
Though formidable, this tiger faced no longer a lost six-year-old.
Level 39 soul power seemed weak against it—but his Two-Star Dou Shi strength hid his true strength.
Flame Splitting Tsunami!
Earth-tier technique unleashed! Dou Qi surged in tidal waves, trapping the tiger from all sides.
ROAR—!
The tiger charged into the attack, contemptuous of Yang Fan's strike.
It lowered its massive head, plowing through the heatwave—
THUD!
The collision staggered the beast. It hadn't expected such power! But in seconds, it readjusted and charged again.
Yang Fan spun, waist muscles coiling as he swung the Heavy Xuan Ruler.
The ruler suppressed soul power—in beasts too. (He'd tested this before!)
Simultaneously—he launched himself forward.
Flames erupted. Palm became fist.
As the tiger struck the ruler, Yang Fan seized the opening—punching its skull.
Eight layers of hidden force exploded!
He aimed to shatter its brainstem—but underestimated the 50,000-year beast's resilience.
The blow enraged it further.
ROOOAR—!
Scorching fire vomited from its maw.
Yang Fan didn't idle. His ultimate weapon—Soul-Qi Bomb—was ready.
Practice makes perfect!
This time, merging Dou Qi and soul power was ten times faster.
As the tiger's fire blasted out, Yang Fan thrust his bomb forward.
BOOOOM—!
Energy collided midair. Scorching shockwaves rebounded.
Yang Fan's first self-made cataclysmic clash!
The pressure warped his young face; thermal gusts shoved him backward.
Thank the heavens he was fire-attributed!
A non-fire soul master would've been roasted alive.
"Beast flame?!" Yao Lao's voice mixed doubt and delight.
Next second—he confirmed: "It's a beast flame! This tiger harbors one!"
Even Yao Lao trembled with excitement.
Beast flames only appeared in high-age fire-attribute soul beasts—their primordial inner fire.
They were rarer than soul bones!
"Beast flame?" Yang Fan's eyes blazed. The tiger was no longer prey—it was treasure.
Did this mean his Flame Mantra could evolve further?!
"Master!" Yang Fan's fiery gaze locked onto Yao Lao.
Years of master-disciple bond—Yao Lao read his mind instantly.
In the next moment—
Yao Lao struck. Overwhelming Dou Qi crushed the 50,000-year tiger.
This wasn't Shi Nian—the tiger's raw power made it untouchable for Yang Fan. A normal 50,000-year beast? Fine for training. But a beast flame changed everything.
Any delay could invite disaster!
In the soul beast forest, hesitation meant death. Yao Lao acted decisively.
"Lucky one!" Yao Lao pointed. "The beast flame is inside it!"
Yang Fan's resolve hardened. He'd already named his first beast flame:
Blazing Inferno!
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