Chapter 253

Du Gu Yan did not need a seventh Soul Ring, so in the month after she returned, after breaking through rank 70, she directly absorbed the inner cores of ten Blazing Yang Snakes, broke through to the Soul Saint realm, and she was again one step ahead of Gu Xuan.

Because it was not a directly absorbed Soul Ring, her soul power is only rank 71.

But what is surprising is that Du Gu Yan's seventh Soul Ring has also reached the 100,000-year level, because her physical condition is already sufficient to support her absorbing a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

Of course, if it weren't for the fact that the inner cores of the ten Blazing Yang Snakes do not need to withstand soul tremors, Du Gu Yan at that time would still not meet the conditions to absorb a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

And now, after one year has passed, Du Gu Yan's soul power has risen from rank 71 to rank 74, an increase of three ranks in a year, equivalent to gaining one rank every four months.

This speed is somewhat inferior to Gu Xuan's, but it is absolutely terrifying.

Today, Gu Xuan has already set off for the Star Dou Great Forest together with Chen Xin and Gu Rong, and their destination is the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, naturally aiming for the Forest Emperor, the Azure Bull Python.

The existence of the Azure Bull Python is no secret to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, after all, even an entity like Da Shi can learn of it from the classics, so it's no surprise that the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect knows.

On the way, Chen Xin and Gu Rong were both filled with excitement, as if they themselves were the ones obtaining the Soul Ring.

This is actually because Gu Xuan's talent is too heaven-defying, and as their elders, it's only natural for them to feel excited.

Although Gu Xuan's sixth Soul Ring has already reached the 100,000-year level, that is only because of the Evil God Pearl, so while Gu Xuan does have a 100,000-year Soul Ring, he does not have a 100,000-year soul bone.

But now it's different: after slaying the Azure Bull Python, Gu Xuan will not only obtain a 100,000-year Soul Ring, but also be able to acquire a 100,000-year-level soul bone.

Only when a 100,000-year Soul Ring and soul bone are matched can they give Gu Xuan the greatest possible improvement, laying a more solid foundation for his future cultivation.

Although it's said to be hunting the Azure Bull Python, it actually doesn't count, for the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect has already grasped the Soul Spirit Method; though not yet perfected, it is naturally very easy to understand for a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast.

So as long as the Azure Bull Python is sensible, Gu Xuan will also give it a chance, after all, in the future Gu Xuan not only wants to unify the continent, but also wants to unify the spirit beast world, becoming the true master of the Douluo Continent.

Therefore, it is now necessary to lay the foundation in advance using the Soul Spirit Method.

Gu Rong is now at mid-rank ninety-seven, his mastery of spatial power has reached perfection; the three of them took only a quarter of an hour from departure to reaching the Star Dou Great Forest.

After reaching the Star Dou Great Forest, Gu Rong headed straight for the core where the Titan Giant Ape had first entered, as if it were second nature to him.

When the Titan Giant Ape took Xiao Wu away, Gu Rong had followed it all the way, only acting to capture Xiao Wu after the ape left, so he still remembers this route vividly.

At the core of the Star Dou Great Forest lies Star Moon Lake.

A colossal beast over thirty meters long, its body covered in azure scales, with a bull's head and a serpent's body, and an upright great ape over twenty meters tall, suddenly lifted their gazes to the heavens.

Only to see that above the originally empty sky, a black spatial gate three meters in diameter suddenly appeared; under the watch of the two forest overlords, three figures silently stepped out from the gate.

Leading them was naturally Gu Rong, who stands 2.3 meters tall, with a sturdy, towering build and a skeleton more than twice that of an ordinary person; the only drawback is his somewhat thinning hair on top, which affects his transcendent aura.

Beside Gu Rong is the white-clad sword cultivator Chen Xin; his robes flutter like those of an immortal, standing silently beside Gu Rong, his crane-like hair and youthful face making him appear only in his thirties, a stark contrast to Gu Rong.

Behind the two is Gu Xuan, with blue hair tied into a ponytail, a red and white strand of bangs falling over his forehead like a true dragon's whiskers, his robes flowing, equally graceful and outstanding.

The moment the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape saw the three, they felt as if facing a great enemy; their soul power erupted simultaneously, sending the water of Star Moon Lake soaring hundreds of meters high.

"Humans! This is not where you should be! Leave at once, or…" the Azure Bull Python's voice boomed, but before it could finish, the space around it and the Titan Giant Ape seemed to be sealed.

"Heh! Just two little beasts, and you have quite the mouth." Gu Rong chuckled lightly; the means of sealing space naturally came from him.

The Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape are indeed aberrant species, possessing extraordinary talent and immense strength.

Nevertheless, they are merely hundred-thousand-year cultivations; the Azure Bull Python's strength equals that of a rank ninety-six Titled Douluo, while the Titan Giant Ape can match a rank ninety-five Titled Douluo.

Even combined, the two beasts could barely contend with a rank ninety-seven Titled Douluo, but that is only a stalemate.

Against experts like Gu Rong and Chen Xin, the beasts' strength is at best ordinary; should they act, Gu Rong and Chen Xin could easily crush them, not just kill them instantly.

The Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were astonished by Gu Rong's spatial seal; they knew the two humans before them were powerful and might not be opponents, so the Azure Bull Python said to let them just leave…

Unexpectedly, that black-clad human merely raised his arm, and the space around them was completely sealed; even if they tried to break through, they would have to pay a huge price.

Of course, what the two beasts now wonder is why these three suddenly came to Star Moon Lake, and when did two such powerful humans appear among mankind?

For their Soul Rings and soul bones?

That young man? Yet the strength he displayed is only rank seventy; how could he possibly absorb their Soul Rings?

In just an instant, the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape had myriad thoughts, but ultimately only one remained: they would never submit to humans.

Even if they are slain today and have their soul bones extracted, they could never become human Soul Rings!

Because in the beasts' understanding, since that young human could not possibly absorb their Soul Rings, the only option left would be sacrifice—but how could they offer themselves as sacrifices to humans?

Yet the beasts' hearts are filled with regret, for they have not yet had the chance to see their sister Xiao Wu one last time…

Just as the two beasts were preparing to fight to the death, Gu Xuan had already passed Gu Rong and Chen Xin, addressing the sealed beasts below: "Azure Bull Python, I have come today to grant you a great opportunity."

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)