"Because that place no longer has lightning strikes, it's safe to enter. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan discovered a vein of magnetite there. It conducts electricity extremely well and even contains a small amount of lightning energy, making it an excellent material for constructing mimicry environments," Dugu Bo explained.
"I went back to take another look afterward. Inside, it was utterly lifeless, scorched earth everywhere, with a huge crater in the middle. Around it were many streak-like marks. To be honest, I once suspected that some powerful soul beast had lived there, but was blasted apart by the lightning."
The Thunder Prison Vine that self-destructed upon reaching its limit. Yang Yunhai's eyes flashed, and he sighed inwardly at the loss.
The Thunder Prison Vine usually self-destructs between twenty thousand and fifty thousand years of age. If it were only twenty thousand, he might still have had a chance. But judging from Dugu Bo's description,that even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan couldn't enter,it was probably closer to fifty thousand.
It would have been excellent for his sixth soul ring, but unfortunately, it had already exploded.
"By the way, Xiao Hai, why did you ask about this?" Dugu Bo asked while sipping some plain water.
"Because my soul power has already broken through level 40," Yang Yunhai replied.
"Pfft!" Dugu Bo instantly became a human fountain, spraying out the mouthful of water.
Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing hadn't been sitting directly across from him, Yang Yunhai thought with relief.
In the nearly two months since returning to the valley, he had gone through several rounds of lightning induction. In addition, because the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had nourished the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, when he returned, Silver E'er had guided them to share vast amounts of energy with him for cultivation.
With this dual supply of energy, his cultivation speed had skyrocketed like a rocket.
The feeling of having a cheat was simply exhilarating!
"Xiao Hai, how did you do it?" Dugu Bo asked in shock while wiping his mouth.
"Because my martial soul also carries a lightning attribute, and together with the Blue Silver Grass here in the valley..." Yang Yunhai explained, no longer concealing it. He told Dugu Bo about his martial soul's defect, his ability to attract lightning, and his martial soul's evolution that allowed him to connect with the Blue Silver Grass to share energy.
Of course, that last part was false,it was mainly Silver E'er's doing.
"So that's why you asked the academy board to arrange such a remote residence for you," Dugu Bo muttered, clicking his tongue. Then his eyes narrowed slightly.
"So, Xiao Hai, you plan to resolve your martial soul's defect by absorbing soul rings from lightning-attributed soul beasts?"
"That's right." Yang Yunhai nodded.
"Lightning-attributed soul beasts are extremely hard to find," Dugu Bo sighed.
"To my knowledge, even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's soul masters have been forced to choose power-type soul beasts for their soul rings because lightning-type ones are far too rare."
"That's why their martial soul is known for terrifying physical strength rather than lightning attacks."
"The clan has been declining in recent years, and this is probably one of the reasons. It's simply too hard to find soul rings that match their martial soul."
"Otherwise, the clan wouldn't have only Yu Yuanzhen as their sole Title Douluo."
"True," Yang Yunhai also sighed. "What's more, the ones that suit me best are plant-type."
"Plant-type lightning soul beasts?" Dugu Bo was surprised. "That sounds almost impossible. I've never even heard of such a thing."
"There is one," Yang Yunhai replied. "I know of a soul beast called the Thunder Prison Vine."
He then explained the details.
Dugu Bo stared in astonishment. "Such a wondrous soul beast actually exists in this world!" The next moment, he slapped his thigh.
"If that's the case, then that crater in the Star Dou Forest valley must have been left behind after a Thunder Prison Vine's self-destruction. What a pity, what a pity."
"This kind of soul beast is truly envied by the heavens."
After speaking, his eyes brightened. "That being said, the Devil's Triangle near the Hagen-Das Kingdom might be worth investigating. And as for the southern volcanic range of the Star Luo Empire,though it's a land of fire, that doesn't necessarily mean there's no life inside."
"In any case, it's worth trying our luck."
With his martial soul abilities now, and by using his Martial Soul True Body, he could bring people inside without much risk. After all, earth attributes had some resistance to lightning.
"Grandpa Dugu, that's exactly what I had in mind," Yang Yunhai nodded immediately.
Dugu Bo lifted his chin slightly. "In that case, tomorrow morning, the three of you go and request leave. Zhuqing and Yan can say you're going out to hunt soul rings. As for you, Xiao Hai, just say I'm taking you to personally learn about soul beasts and how to deal with them."
"To avoid troublesome people following, come to my mansion in Heaven Dou City first. Then we'll find another opportunity to leave. Don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time. I'd like to see who dares to extend their claws."
"With Sister Yan around, I doubt anyone would dare," Yang Yunhai said with a smile.
Dugu Bo nodded and then asked, "Have you determined the age of the soul beast you'll target?"
"Not yet," Yang Yunhai shook his head. "That won't take much time. We can test it on the way."
"That works," Dugu Bo said. "In that case, all of you should go cultivate."
"Tonight, just lay out mats and sleep in the living room. It's only for one night, and with your eyes closed in cultivation, the time will pass quickly."
So, the three of them returned to their rooms to meditate and cultivate soul power.
The night passed quietly, and early the next morning, the three gathered at the training grounds.
Upon seeing Qin Ming, Dugu Yan spoke first. "Instructor Qin Ming, I'd like to request leave."
"You've broken through?" Qin Ming immediately guessed.
"I broke through days ago," Dugu Yan smiled. "We were mainly waiting for Zhuqing. She reached level 30 last night."
Qin Ming and the team were all shocked, turning to look at Zhu Zhuqing.
By calculation, it hadn't even been three months since Zhu Zhuqing's last breakthrough,her speed was astonishing.
"This is thanks to Senior Dugu, who gave us many medicinal herbs. Over the past two months, Sister Yan and Zhuqing have been training intensely. To avoid harming their bodies, I prepared medicinal baths using Senior Dugu's prescriptions," Yang Yunhai explained with a smile.
At once, the teammates felt envious. So it was Title Douluo resources,that explained everything.
Zhu Zhuqing had always been diligent. With medicinal assistance and while still in the Grandmaster rank, her cultivation soaring was only natural.
"Zhuqing, congratulations," Qin Ming said with a smile.
No matter what, reaching level 30 at her age made Zhu Zhuqing a top-tier genius. Connections and resources were indeed also a kind of strength.
"It's all thanks to Senior Dugu and Xiao Hai," Zhu Zhuqing said with a faint smile.
Qin Ming shook his head with a smile. "Zhuqing, don't belittle yourself. Everyone has seen your hard work."
"Instructor Qin Ming, I'd also like to request leave," Yang Yunhai added.
Qin Ming turned to him, and Yang Yunhai continued, "This time Senior Dugu himself will lead us. I think it's a rare opportunity to personally learn about soul beasts from him. That will be much better than fumbling around on my own later in the soul master world."
"Learning more about different kinds of soul beasts and their fighting styles will help me greatly in the future. And along the way, I can also ask him some questions about cultivation."
Qin Ming nodded and smiled. "That is indeed a rare opportunity. Xiao Hai, you must make the most of it. Your leave is approved." Then he turned to Dugu Yan. "Yan, have you and Senior Dugu decided on your departure date?"
"Yes, we're planning to head to Heaven Dou City today to meet with Grandpa, buy supplies, and then set off," Dugu Yan replied.
"In that case, go quickly," Qin Ming said. "Don't keep Senior Dugu waiting. Buying supplies also takes time."
"Yes. Instructor Qin Ming, everyone, we'll be leaving now," Dugu Yan said with a smile.
"Alright," the others all nodded.
They then watched as the three of them left.
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