NOVEL NEXT Chapter 82: Chapter 82: The Ominous Red Light, Qian Renxue in Danger
The 1,500-year soul ring was well within the acceptable range for a third ring. For Nan Feiling, who had consumed celestial herbs, there was no issue at all.
An hour later, her soul power stabilized. Not only had she successfully acquired a new soul skill, but her body and soul power had also been further refined, elevating her to rank 31.
"Hehe, a ten-year-old Soul Elder! Now I can officially call myself a peerless genius, can't I?" Nan Feiling's voice brimmed with pride. After all, she now had the potential to become a Title Douluo.
"Alright, enough boasting," Nan Tianchen chided, tapping his daughter lightly on the head. "Don't forget who helped you reach this point. Without your brother, you'd be at least fourteen or fifteen before even dreaming of this milestone."
"Hehe, Father, I know. I'll never forget my brother's help," Nan Feiling replied with a cheeky grin. She had always adored her younger brother, and his unwavering support only deepened her affection for him.
Blue Snow smiled gently. "Now, let's find a suitable third ring for Dian Wei. Once that's done, the younger ones can return home."
Dian Wei's potential far surpassed Nan Feiling's. After consuming both whale glue and celestial herbs, his body's capacity for absorbing soul ring power was unmatched. He could likely absorb a ring far beyond his current level. Moreover, having already reached rank 30, he only needed one more ring to fully unleash the latent power of the Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
For Dian Wei, choosing the right third ring was critical.
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Meanwhile, Qian Renxue and her two companions ventured deep into the forest. By now, they had entered a region where ten-thousand-year soul beasts roamed freely.
Unbeknownst to them, near the Lake of Life, within a secluded cave, a creature stirred. Shrouded in flames and cloaked in blood-red light, it opened its crimson eyes—eyes that had been sealed for years.
It sensed him again.
The boy from that fateful day. The one who had unknowingly triggered its long-dormant instincts. Bound by certain constraints, it had refrained from acting then, but today was different. Today, nothing would stop it.
With an earth-shaking roar, the crimson light surged from the cave, its speed surpassing even Blue Snow's limit as a Title Douluo.
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At that moment, Qian Renxue had found her target—a two-thousand-year-old Heavenly Spirit Horse.
The Heavenly Spirit Horse was a holy creature with a trace of unicorn blood in its veins. Legends described it as the mount of pure, untainted maidens. Its sacred aura and exceptional attributes made it a perfect choice for Qian Renxue's sixth soul ring.
It was said there was a counterpart to this creature, the Twin-Horned Demon Horse, a beast of corruption and darkness. Unlike the Heavenly Spirit Horse, which only allowed pure-hearted riders, the Twin-Horned Demon Horse sought riders with impure souls.
For Qian Renxue, whose purity was beyond reproach, taming the Heavenly Spirit Horse posed no issue. Hunting it, however, was a different story.
Sensing the imminent threat, the Heavenly Spirit Horse retaliated with its innate skill, Sacred Light Bomb. It spat a luminous sphere of holy energy toward its attackers, the power enough to cleanse evil from its path.
Though its cultivation level slightly exceeded Qian Renxue's, her Six-Winged Angel Spirit made crossing such thresholds almost routine.
With a single Angel Blade, she sliced the Sacred Light Bomb in two.
The Heavenly Spirit Horse, undeterred, summoned more light bombs, firing two in rapid succession.
Unfortunately for it, Qian Renxue wasn't alone.
Two Title Douluo flanked her, their strength far surpassing the horse's resistance. Without even summoning their martial souls, they crushed the incoming projectiles with sheer physical force.
The disparity in power was overwhelming. The Heavenly Spirit Horse, despite its divine bloodline, was no match for a pair of seasoned Title Douluo.
Seizing the opportunity, Qian Renxue's blade struck true, slashing the horse's chest and sending it crashing to the ground. She prepared to deliver the final blow.
But before she could act, the red light erupted into the scene.
"What is that?!"
The two Douluo, Snake Spear and Porcupinefish, immediately sensed the overwhelming danger. Their martial souls activated instinctively as they placed themselves between Qian Renxue and the approaching menace.
Two yellow, three purple, and four black soul rings lit up around each of them—a clear indication of their Title Douluo rank.
Despite their strength, the two felt a gnawing unease. Their foundational soul ring configurations were less than ideal, and though it hadn't hindered them much in earlier years, it now limited their potential for further breakthroughs.
Even so, the two remained formidable warriors. Their combined power had seen them through countless battles.
"Leave it to us!" Snake Spear Douluo growled, channeling his soul power into a ferocious attack.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar!"
His Snake Spear transformed into a massive, double-headed golden serpent—a rare type of martial soul avatar that combined the advantages of both beast and weapon spirits.
The two Douluo struck together, their full force meeting the crimson light head-on.
What should have been a stalemate turned into a nightmare.
The moment their attacks clashed, both Douluo staggered backward, their blood surging uncontrollably.
In the next instant, they were hurled through the air, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.
"Uncle She, Uncle Ci! Are you alright?!"
Qian Renxue's voice quivered as she stared at the red light. She couldn't discern what lay within, but whatever it was, it had effortlessly overwhelmed two Title Douluo.
"Run, Young Mistress!" Snake Spear Douluo barked, summoning his martial soul avatar again. "This is no ordinary creature. It's a monster! Ci, take the Young Mistress and leave. I'll hold it off!"
Without waiting for a response, Porcupinefish Douluo grabbed Qian Renxue and fled. His body transformed into a streak of light as he carried her away at top speed.
Meanwhile, Snake Spear Douluo unleashed his full power, the golden serpent charging into the red light.
Moments later, the serpent was flung out, battered and broken, reverting to its original form.
Snake Spear Douluo's face turned ashen as he realized the full extent of the creature's strength.
His martial soul avatar had lasted less than three seconds.
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