Chapter 103: Soul Hunting
Seeing the situation, Dai Mubai didn't dare to act recklessly and immediately activated his White Tiger Vajra Transformation. His muscles expanded, and he struck towards Ye Zhiqiu with a single palm.
"Mystic Water Ice Seal."
Ye Zhiqiu's second soul ring lit up, and a wave of frost spread in all directions, freezing Dai Mubai's legs in place.
Just as Ye Zhiqiu was about to move forward to continue his attack, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass wrapped around him, directly entangling Ye Zhiqiu.
Immediately, the third soul ring on the Mystic Turtle lit up.
"Third Soul Skill, Mystic Water Surge."
A wave of water blasted out, shattering countless Blue Silver Grass into the ground.
Tang San's eyes glowed with a purple hue, and his right hand touched the soul guide device.
Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow at this sight.
"Old Turtle really has a death wish now?"
Just as Tang San was about to take action, a voice suddenly came from the second floor.
"Why aren't you all sleeping at this late hour and causing a ruckus down here?"
"Teacher Zhao!"
Upon hearing the voice, Ye Zhiqiu immediately withdrew from his spirit form, frowning as he looked up at Zhao Wuji.
"Are you their teacher? They injured my student, so how do you plan to handle this?"
Zhao Wuji sneered, then jumped down from the second floor, landing in front of Ye Zhiqiu.
"How should I handle it? How about I handle it with this fist?"
"Hmm?"
Before Ye Zhiqiu could react, Zhao Wuji's fist made intimate contact with his face.
This was followed by a shrill scream reminiscent of Tom's classic wail.
After a while, Ye Zhiqiu, like a dead turtle, lay on the ground, unconscious.
Zhao Wuji cracked his knuckles.
"It feels so good to punch without using a spirit."
"Alright, get some rest. Tomorrow, we'll enter the forest for soul hunting. Get yourselves ready."
"Yes, Teacher Zhao."
The group quickly entered the hotel, intending to rest and prepare.
The next day, the group arrived at the forest entrance. Zhao Wuji glanced at the students by his side.
"Mubai, you arrange the formation for us. I won't intervene unless absolutely necessary."
"Yes, Teacher Zhao."
Dai Mubai then arranged Tang San and Ma Hongjun to clear the front, Xiao Wu to protect the two little support members in the middle, while he and Little Kitty stayed in the back to guard.
The group had no objections to his arrangement and proceeded toward the Star Dou Forest.
Dai Mubai seemed to have other intentions, continuously trying to make amends with Little Kitty in the back, hoping to mend the rift between them. However, Zhu Zhuqing ignored him, which made him feel disheartened.
Xiao Wu, walking alongside Ning Rongrong, glanced at her with an unwilling expression.
"Do we really have to kill those soul beasts?"
Ning Rongrong understood her younger sister's feelings and comforted her.
"This is something we can't avoid. If we want to level up, soul rings are essential. As long as we avoid killing innocently, we should be fine."
"Mm."
After walking for several hours, a sudden disturbance occurred in the woods ahead.
"Zhuqing, take a look."
Dai Mubai looked at Little Kitty, wanting her to scout the situation, since she was a sensitive and agile attacker.
Without replying, Zhu Zhuqing directly activated her spirit and jumped onto a nearby giant tree.
"It's a snake. It has a pair of wings at its seven-inch mark, a comb-like crest on its head, and its tail is fan-shaped."
Tang San thought for a moment and then turned to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Miss Zhuqing, can you check the length of the snake and the color of its wings?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and looked at the snake again.
"It's about six to eight meters long, and its wings are bright red."
Tang San smiled as he turned to Oscar.
"Oscar, your soul ring has found its match. This is a Phoenix Tail Rooster Crown Snake, one that is between 1300 to 1800 years old. This snake is not poisonous but is incredibly fast, even an average Soul Sovereign can't catch up with it."
Oscar's eyes lit up with excitement after hearing Tang San's words. He hadn't expected to find such a suitable soul ring so quickly.
The group looked over at Zhao Wuji and saw that he had no intention of intervening. It became clear he wanted to test the group's combat abilities.
Tang San immediately organized everyone into formation, and Ning Rongrong didn't hesitate to summon the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Three of her soul rings shone as she activated buffs for everyone.
Zhu Zhuqing moved quickly towards the Phoenix Tail Rooster Crown Snake, using her Spectral Claw to strike at its body.
The Phoenix Tail Rooster Crown Snake, feeling pain, fled towards the encirclement.
Seeing this, Tang San didn't hesitate. He activated both his parasitic and binding skills, creating a giant web of Blue Silver Grass that trapped the snake.
When the snake was trapped, Dai Mubai leaped above it and fired a White Tiger Lightwave directly at its head, knocking it unconscious.
Zhao Wuji, watching the group's seamless coordination, smiled in approval, feeling quite pleased.
"Oscar, it's your turn. The snake's weak point is the crest on its head. If you aim there, you can easily kill it."
Tang San, seeing that the Phoenix Tail Rooster Crown Snake was unconscious, turned to Oscar to explain.
"Wow, Tang San, your knowledge is so profound. Not only did you correctly identify its age, but you also know its weak spot so clearly?"
Oscar praised Tang San while taking out a dagger and approaching the snake.
Tang San smiled and said, "That's all thanks to my teacher. I've been learning under him for six years, so I can recognize the age and weak points of most soul beasts."
"Teacher?"
"Let's not talk about that for now. Focus on absorbing the soul ring first."
Upon hearing this, Oscar didn't waste any time and began preparing to end the snake's life.
Just as he was about to strike, an old voice suddenly called out.
"Wait, young ones!"
Zhao Wuji looked over warily upon hearing the shout.
An elderly woman with graying hair appeared in front of them, accompanied by a young woman.
"This snake is the prey of my granddaughter and me. You cannot kill it."
Zhao Wuji furrowed his brow.
"You claim it's your prey, but what proof do you have?"
"Hmph, you can check underneath the Phoenix Tail Rooster Crown Snake. You'll see the scars left by my blade."
Oscar hurriedly flipped the snake over and noticed there were indeed marks from a sharp weapon. He looked anxiously at Zhao Wuji.
"Teacher!"
Clearly, he didn't want to give up this rare soul ring.
Zhao Wuji nodded calmly and looked at the elderly woman.
"Even if you wounded it, this snake was caught by my student."
Seeing that the woman wasn't backing down, her tone turned hostile, and six soul rings appeared on her body, indicating her status as a Soul Emperor.
Zhao Wuji, seeing her higher cultivation, summoned his own soul, and the Mighty King Kong Bear appeared behind him, with seven soul rings emerging.
Seeing the disparity in cultivation, the elderly woman hesitated, quickly changing her attitude.
"Respectful Soul Sage, I am Chaotianxiang. Please, I beg you to allow us. Your student doesn't seem to need a thousand-year soul ring, does he?"
Zhao Wuji's heart skipped a beat. The name sounded familiar.
"Chaotianxiang, the Snake Queen, and the Dragon-Snake Couple?"
"Indeed, that's me."
Zhao Wuji cupped his hands and said, "I am Zhao Wuji. Since Sister Chaotian has spoken, I should give face, but my student is at the brink of Soul Venerable, so I must apologize for my refusal."
"Unyielding King Zhao Wuji?"
Chaotianxiang was surprised to hear Zhao Wuji's name, clearly taken aback that such a person had become a teacher at the academy.
(END CHAPTER)
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