Now, Lin Yuan had reached level 40. After all, a Soul Ancestor is different from an ordinary soul master. Daji, during her cultivation, also needed to constantly release soul power to maintain the appropriate pressure that could influence her own soul strength.
In the original story, Tang San used pressure as a driving force in the Stairway Trial on Sea God Island, manipulating his mental power through stress.
On this day, Lin Yuan finally broke through to level 40. There were still two months before Bibi Dong's assault. He planned to obtain the next soul ring during this time.
So, the two of them headed back into the Star Dou Forest.
Half a year of experience had made them very familiar with the forest. Using the system map, they gradually advanced toward the gathering area of the ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts. Indeed, Lin Yuan's fourth soul ring had been selected to come from a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. Although his first two purple soul rings were upgraded by the system, under the pressure of Daji's soul power, his physical strength had also risen to another level, capable of withstanding the power of a ten-thousand-year soul ring.
His target this time was a wind-element soul beast.
Two days after entering the Star Dou Forest, they encountered a group of three soul masters.
The first was a young woman with light purple hair, in her early twenties. On her left was a scruffy young man, roughly the same age, wearing tattered clothes. On her right was a figure in golden armor. At first glance, one might assume it was a woman, but the prominent Adam's apple revealed it was a man.
This young couple presented a striking contrast. No one would have guessed that such a disheveled man would be traveling with such a beautiful woman.
Lin Yuan immediately recognized them.
Title Douluo Yue Guan.
There was probably no one else on Douluo Continent who could mistake their genders.
He was Yue Guan, so the identities of these young men and women were indisputable: Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang!
Seeing the six soul rings appearing on Bibi Dong, Lin Yuan realized she had come for her seventh soul ring. Once she returned, she would likely face a nightmare!
Yue Guan studied the couple in front of him but could sense no fluctuations in their soul power. Either they had no soul power or their power far exceeded his. Delving deep into the Star Dou Forest, it was obvious these two were far stronger than the Title Douluo. At this time, Yue Guan was only a level 94 Title Douluo, not yet 95, and could not see through Daji's soul power. Lin Yuan, wearing dark armor, was also imperceptible.
"Are you two also here to hunt soul beasts?" Yu Xiaogang suddenly asked.
Bibi Dong and Yue Guan both turned to look at him, their expressions as if he were foolish. If it weren't for Bibi Dong, Yue Guan might have gone to meet his parents.
So this "Sha Thirteen" wasn't here to hunt soul beasts but to play around in the forest?
Lin Yuan rolled his eyes at Yu Xiaogang.
Daji, no longer able to tolerate it, snapped, "You drug-headed idiot, you're not here to hunt soul beasts. Are you here to eat instead?"
Originally, Daji's personality wasn't like this, but spending time with Lin Yuan had naturally influenced her.
Yu Xiaogang realized how awkward his question was, his face turning red.
At this moment, the system's voice rang in Lin Yuan's mind:
[Ding! Hidden Task Triggered: Subvert Yu Xiaogang's Three Views]Reward: Soul Skill Enhancer ×1, Random Artifact ×1, King Hero Experience Card – Peak Douluo (1 year) ×1, Points +10,000
Seeing the rewards, Lin Yuan muttered in his heart:"Damn, a random NPC, a peak Douluo, and a soul skill enhancer. I didn't expect such a useless person to trigger a hidden task, yet the reward is so generous."
Seeing the awkward scene, Bibi Dong said, "We're here to hunt soul beasts. You must be too. Why not team up?"
"Sure," Lin Yuan replied with a smile.
At that moment, Bibi Dong's attention shifted to Lin Yuan. She realized this man was truly handsome, exuding an invisible aura that drew her in. She felt a faint attraction.
Lin Yuan also noticed her gaze and thought: Love at first sight must be destiny.
Author's note: No, this is the author's arrangement!
Yue Guan said, "Your Highness, I don't think this is appropriate…" but was interrupted by Bibi Dong, "It's fine, Uncle Ju."
Neither intended to reveal their identities.
"The Star Dou Forest is filled with dangers. The soul beasts we hunt are fierce. Since this gentleman insists, let us part ways here. Until next time," Lin Yuan said to Bibi Dong.
"It's fine, I can accompany you," Bibi Dong said unconsciously, looking at this handsome man.
These words surprised not only Lin Yuan and Bibi Dong, but also Yu Xiaogang.
Did I just get green-eyed?
"No need, young lady," Lin Yuan said and walked away.
This was a classic play hard to get tactic.
At this moment, Lin Yuan had locked onto the wind-element soul beast — a 13,000-year-old Windwing Tiger. The tiger measured five meters long, with two massive fangs each two feet long. It had wings growing from its back and was rumored to possess dragon blood.
"Daji, I'll strike soon. Support me," Lin Yuan said. Using Daji's Title Douluo soul power as intimidation, he could have easily defeated this ten-thousand-year beast.
But Lin Yuan decided not to overthink it. In a world of survival of the fittest, no one could protect you forever; ultimate victory belonged to oneself.
The Windwing Tiger sprinted, chasing a soft-bone rabbit, oblivious to danger. It eventually caught the rabbit, ready for a meal.
"First Soul Skill: Fire Qilin."
"Escape Flame Technique, a powerful fireball spell." Lin Yuan formed hand seals and activated his first soul skill, Fire Qilin, manipulating fire elements to cast a powerful fireball. As a 21st-century hardcore otaku, the actions of the Fire Shadow (Naruto) left a deep imprint on his mind. This fireball technique had been further refined in Xingba City.
Initially, he had low expectations, but as he formed the seals, he felt a warm current rising — the true essence of the fireball technique.
In reality, Lin Yuan's fireball wasn't fully developed; it was merely a simple ball of fire elements.
The massive fireball flew toward the Windwing Tiger. The tiger, about to feast, was engulfed before it could react. With its ten-thousand-year-old strength, the flames couldn't really hurt it, but they enraged it.
"Oh…" The Windwing Tiger spread its wings and flapped lightly. Instantly, countless wind blades formed and surged toward Lin Yuan.
"Second Soul Skill: Water Qilin."
Moisture condensed around Lin Yuan, forming a wall of water, and the temperature dropped sharply. When the wind blades hit the water wall, it instantly became an ice wall.
Ice is formed from water, but is much colder!
Sensing danger, the Windwing Tiger swooped in from the wind, claws out, aiming for Lin Yuan from behind. But before it could strike, Lin Yuan punched it away.
His fist, imbued with frost, pierced with bone-chilling cold, causing the tiger to shiver.
In an instant, the Windwing Tiger disappeared again.
"Good grief… you mean this tiger attacks aggressively?" Lin Yuan frowned at the extremely fast tiger.
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder Qilin."
Lightning streaked across the night sky, thunder roaring.
The Windwing Tiger relocated, preparing a second strike. Suddenly, it sensed a surge of killing intent. Moments later, lightning struck its back.
Crackling!
The tiger was hit, its body scorched, smelling faintly of roasted meat. Yet it did not yield. It stood and roared toward the sky.
"Roar!"
The divine responded to its plea; the wind rose, and its wounds gradually healed.
"How's it looking?" Lin Yuan asked, watching the tiger's recovery.
"Master, should I intervene?" Daji's voice reached Lin Yuan. Though he didn't see her, he heard it clearly.
"No, I'm certain," Lin Yuan replied.
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder Qilin."
This time, no lightning struck from the sky; instead, the storm condensed in Lin Yuan's hands. The Windwing Tiger's eyes darkened with a sense of impending doom and it charged at Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan, standing close, unleashed a Thunder Fist, striking the tiger's right wing, then the left wing, abdomen, and head.
While you're weak, I'll finish you!
Seeing the dying Windwing Tiger before him, Lin Yuan struck the final blow. The ten-thousand-year-old beast died at his hands.
A black soul ring emerged. Lin Yuan was stunned.
This ten-thousand-year-old beast was weaker than expected, likely having exhausted much of its life force with self-healing.
Lin Yuan thought to himself…
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