Early the next morning, just as dawn broke, Zhao Wouji used his loud, booming voice to wake everyone up.
Before entering the Star Dou Forest, Zhao Wouji looked at the group solemnly."Listen carefully. The soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest are extremely dangerous. At any moment, you may encounter thousand-year or even ten-thousand-year soul beasts. Therefore, after we enter the forest, no one is allowed to stray too far from me—especially you three auxiliaries: Oscar, Ning Yueyue, and Ning Rongrong. Without my command, no one is allowed to attack a soul beast lightly. Understood?"
"Understood."
Oscar chanted his soul incantation and handed each person a Recovery Sausage and Detox Sausage. Qian Renyue also took out her Dragon Chant Sword, holding the sword in one hand while holding Ning Rongrong with the other.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Zhao Wouji waved his hand and led the group into the Star Dou Forest.
They walked through the forest for a long time, encountering many soul beasts, but most were weak ten-year ones—not suitable to be Oscar's third soul ring.
Just as the group was preparing to rest for a moment, Zhao Wouji suddenly shouted,"Stand up! Something is approaching!"
Everyone immediately released their martial spirits.
The rustling sound grew from faint to loud. Everyone present understood how fast the approaching unknown creature must be.
"Zhu Zhuqing, see what it is," Zhao Wouji ordered in a deep voice.
Zhu Zhuqing said nothing. She silently leapt upward, claws extending from her hands as she quickly scaled a nearby large tree as if walking on flat ground, looking toward the source of the sound.
Soon, Zhu Zhuqing's cold voice came from atop the tree:"It seems to be a flying snake, but it can't fly very high—only about three meters above the ground. There is a crest on its head, larger than its head and bright red like blood. Its tail is unusual, fan-shaped."
Zhao Wouji's eyes lit up."It's a Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent. Oscar, you're in luck. Zhu Zhuqing, keep an eye on it."
"Yes. It's coming in our direction, very fast, but its body seems to be having trouble maintaining balance."
Tang San suddenly asked,"What is the length of this Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent? And what color are its wings?"
Zhu Zhuqing replied,"Its wings are light red, and its length is about six to eight meters."
Tang San calculated briefly in his mind and said with certainty,"This is a thousand-year Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent. The light-red wings are the sign of its millennium evolution. Judging by the length of six to eight meters, its cultivation should be between 1,300 and 1,800 years. Oscar, it's perfect for you."
The Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent was extremely fast. To make sure Oscar wouldn't miss this soul beast, Zhao Wouji decided to take action personally. His fourth and fifth soul rings lit up simultaneously. Even with the serpent's great speed, it could not escape Zhao Wouji's bear claws.
Zhao Wouji reached out with his bear paw and grabbed the serpent's head, lifting it before him. He flicked its fleshy crest with his other hand. Faced with the brute force of the Vigorous Vajra Bear, the Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent fainted instantly from the flick."Hahaha, Little Ao, catch!"
"Thank you, Dean!" Oscar shouted excitedly as he ran toward Zhao Wouji.
Zhao Wouji took a short blade from his waist and handed it to Oscar."Don't delay and invite trouble—do it. Pierce in from under its crest, and you'll stab into its brain. Then the soul ring will be yours."
Just as Oscar was about to stab down with the blade—
Suddenly, a hoarse shout rang out:"Stop!"
Immediately after, an old and a young figure leapt out from the direction the serpent had flown from and appeared before the group.
Seeing the seven soul rings on Zhao Wouji, the old woman's expression darkened slightly. She coughed and stepped forward, asking:"Greetings, respected Soul Saint. You must not give this Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent to this child."
Zhao Wouji, still holding the serpent with one hand, signaled Oscar to wait. He turned to the old woman."Why?"
The old woman seemed to have recovered a bit mentally."Because we discovered this serpent first, and were the first to begin hunting it. Otherwise, why would we have chased it all the way here?"
Oscar couldn't hold himself back."How can you prove you were the first to hunt it? When we discovered it, we didn't see any trace of you."
The old woman smiled faintly."Young man, no need to rush. Look at the serpent's abdomen—there are two wounds made by my cane. There are also some below its wings. The slippery little creature simply managed to escape."
Zhao Wouji looked down at the serpent in his hand and indeed saw the wounds she mentioned. But just this alone was far from enough to make him release it.
Zhao Wouji sneered lightly."Senior, may I ask your honored name?"
The old woman replied,"I dare not. This old body is called Chao Tianxiang. By the kindness of soul masters, I am known as Snake Grandma. My husband is Meng Shu, known as Dragon Duke. We came to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a suitable third soul ring for our granddaughter. These children with you don't seem capable of absorbing a thousand-year soul ring. Even though the Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent's soul ring is relatively gentle, it still shouldn't be something they can absorb."
Hearing her introduction, Zhao Wouji was inwardly shocked. He immediately pressed down on Oscar, who was about to argue, and said in a deep voice:"You are Snake Grandma of the Peerless Dragon and Snake?"
Chao Tianxiang smiled calmly."I dare not claim so, but yes. And how should I address Soul Saint?"
Zhao Wouji's expression changed slightly. He had long heard of the Peerless Dragon and Snake's reputation. The couple had been active for many years. That Dragon Duke was likely already a Soul Douluo. The two also possessed an extremely domineering Martial Spirit Fusion Skill. He alone would find it difficult to handle both of them. Since Snake Grandma was here, Dragon Duke must be nearby as well.
"I am Zhao Wouji."Remembering this, Zhao Wouji's expression softened as he reported his name.
Chao Tianxiang's expression shifted slightly."No wonder. I was wondering how I could encounter such a young Soul Saint. So you are the famous Unmovable King."
Zhao Wouji laughed."I don't deserve such praise. Back then, I was infamous rather than famous. I've been living a quieter life these years, teaching students at an academy. This time, I brought these children to the Star Dou Forest—one to help one of them obtain a soul ring, and the other to broaden their horizons. I did not expect to meet a senior."
Chao Tianxiang blinked in surprise."You're saying that among your students, one has already reached Rank 30?"
Zhao Wouji nodded.
Hearing this, Chao Tianxiang showed disbelief. She smiled stiffly."As expected of the disciple of the Unmovable King. Truly, heroes emerge young. May I know which of these children has reached Rank 30?"
Zhao Wouji patted Oscar beside him."This kid. He just reached Rank 30. What can I say? I'm fated to work hard, so I had to bring them here."
Chao Tianxiang revealed a smile."Brother Zhao, in this situation, we both feel reluctant to give up this thousand-year Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent. How about we follow the rules of the soul master world? Let the two children decide the ownership of the soul ring themselves. What do you say?"
"I'm afraid that won't work. My disciple is not a Battle Soul Master. He is an auxiliary-type soul master—a food-type soul master at that. He can't compete with your granddaughter."
"Teacher Zhao, why don't I take Little Ao's place? I'm Rank 29, so it shouldn't be considered taking advantage, right?"The speaker was Tang San.
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