In terms of combat strength, the Azure Bull Python is fully capable of fighting against a current level 97 peak Douluo. Even if the level 98 Golden Crocodile were to make a move, it would be quite difficult for him to defeat the Azure Bull Python.
Otherwise, in the original story, when Bibi Dong wanted to kill the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, she wouldn't have brought along so many Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall, or even a whole bunch of high-level Spirit Masters.
It should be noted that although Bibi Dong's strength was affected by the Rakshasa God's test, she still had the level of a Super Douluo of level ninety-eight.
Furthermore, since Bibi Dong possesses twin martial souls, her actual combat strength may be even stronger than that of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, who is also at level 98.
Even she had to make such a big fuss, which shows that the two Forest Kings in Douyi are indeed quite valuable. They are much stronger than those 100,000-year-old soul beasts in Douyi who can't even beat ordinary Title Douluo and are often promised a 100,000-year soul ring.
"Azure Bull Python? And it's at the 100,000-year level. This is good. See if you can find anything better. If not, this one is fine too."
Upon hearing that Qing Mu actually knew about 100,000-year-old wood-attribute soul beasts, Bing Di was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly.
Although Bingdi didn't know what type of soul beast Qingmu was referring to as the Azure Bull Python, none of the soul beasts that had cultivated for 100,000 years were easy to deal with.
Whether one's bloodline was originally weak or inherently strong, being able to cultivate for 100,000 years and survive the 100,000-year Heavenly Tribulation inherently signifies one's extraordinary nature.
As for Qing Mu being unable to defeat the Azure Bull Python, Ice Emperor was not worried at all. Before she broke through to the Soul Saint realm, Qing Mu could fight her to a standstill. Now that she had broken through to the Soul Saint realm and her strength had increased even further, it goes without saying that she could defeat it.
Although Qing Mu's endurance is still a problem, now that Qing Mu is at full power and has unleashed the Wood Realm Descent, even she probably wouldn't be able to withstand it, let alone a mere 100,000-year-old soul beast.
No matter how strong this soul beast's bloodline is, it has absolutely no chance of surviving under Qing Mu's full power when the Wood Realm descends. Ice Emperor is confident of this.
Upon hearing this, Qing Mu stroked his chin. "The Azure Bull Python? That's not impossible."
In Qingmu's opinion, apart from its relatively young age, the Azure Bull Python was not bad at all. If a better soul ring couldn't be obtained, using the Azure Bull Python as the seventh soul ring would be a viable option.
What? You're saying there's also the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?
That thing is even stronger than Poseidon, and it's in the ocean. Perhaps Qing Mu will take a look when he's preparing to obtain his ninth spirit ring. As for now, Qing Mu isn't foolish enough to touch it.
After setting her goal, Qingmu began researching her second combination technique.
After all, they were going to the Star Dou Great Forest, and they might encounter other ferocious beasts this time. Qing Mu still needed to make herself stronger.
Just as Qing Mu was working day and night on researching the second combination technique, Qian Renxue received a message from Qing Mu that she had declined to attend the banquet.
"Your Highness, Qing Mu is arrogant and seems to disdain contact with you and the Empire. He will most likely not attend the banquet you are hosting."
Inside the Crown Prince's residence, the envoy who had previously handed the invitation to Qing Mu was kneeling on the ground, reporting to Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue).
"I understand. You may all leave. I need to think about it."
Qian Renxue, pretending to be Xue Qinghe, nodded slightly, then waved her hand, signaling the messenger and maid to leave.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The messenger and maids bowed slightly and then left the room in an orderly fashion.
A moment later, after everyone had left, the two titled Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, appeared behind Qian Renxue.
The Porcupine Douluo spoke first, "It seems that Qing Mu is quite arrogant, remaining unmoved despite being invited by almost the entire upper echelons of the Heaven Dou."
"It's normal to be a little arrogant. If you could defeat Demon Bear Douluo head-on as a Soul Saint, you would be arrogant too. The key is whether you have the strength to match your arrogance."
Qian Renxue smiled.
After this battle, she actually appreciated Qing Mu even more. After all, if someone couldn't even withstand the pressure from the higher-ups of the Heavenly Dou Empire, no matter how strong they were, they were nothing more than a pawn.
Upon hearing this, the Porcupine Douluo's expression changed slightly. Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo were the two strongest elders and the closest to the position of enshrined elder. His strength was definitely no match for either of them.
However, the fact that these two had to run away when facing Qing Mu at the same time shows just how strong Qing Mu really is. Although it's because Ghost Leopard Douluo didn't make a move before, and Demon Bear Douluo had basically lost his fighting power when he did, it also shows just how strong Qing Mu really is.
Qing Mu's strength has definitely reached the level of Light Feather Douluo or even Lion Douluo, which is beyond his ability to contend with.
At this moment, Serpent Spear Douluo also spoke up, "Then, young master, what should we do next? Should we continue recruiting, or..."
The remaining Serpent Spear Douluo didn't explicitly state his meaning, but everyone present knew what he meant.
Qian Renxue shook her head. "It would be a great pity to kill such a genius. I am prepared to go there myself for one last try."
"Young Master, please reconsider!"
Upon hearing that Qian Renxue was actually planning to go there in person, the two Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, quickly spoke up to dissuade her.
Qing Mu is too strong. Even if the two of them joined forces, they would not be a match for Qing Mu. If Qing Mu were to make a move against Qian Renxue, they would have no way to guarantee Qian Renxue's safety.
Seeing her two subordinates' reactions, Qian Renxue naturally knew what they were thinking, so she immediately said, "Don't worry, I won't go like this. I plan to call Grandpa out and have him come with us."
"What, the High Priest?"
Upon hearing this, both of them were stunned. They had not expected that Qian Renxue would value Qing Mu so much, and that she would even invite the Grand Elder Qian Daoliu.
Qian Renxue nodded, golden light swirling in her eyes, and said, "That's right, it's Grandpa. Qing Mu is growing too fast. It's time for him to make a decision. If he's willing to join the Spirit Hall, then everything will be fine. I will marry him and share power with him."
But if he is unwilling, we must nip it in the bud immediately and not let him continue to grow, otherwise he will inevitably become a major threat to our Spirit Hall in the future."
During this time, Qian Renxue sent people to investigate Qing Mu again, and they discovered a shocking piece of information.
That means Qing Mu is the Soul Emperor youth she encountered in the Star Dou Great Forest. Just a year ago, Qing Mu's level in Blazing Flame City was only around level 30.
This shows that Qing Mu is not only progressing rapidly, but is also consciously concealing his level and strength.
This is terrifying. If a teenager had the ability, he would definitely show it. After all, what teenager doesn't want to become famous?
But Qing Mu did not. He kept his strength hidden until he was strong enough to rival a level 97 Title Douluo before revealing it. In fact, this revelation was an accident. If it weren't for the Elephant Armor Sect's coercion, they would still not know that there was such a peerless genius in this world.
In a sense, they should really thank the Elephant Armor Sect. If it weren't for the Elephant Armor Sect's reckless actions, Qian Renxue even suspected that by the time she heard Qing Mu's message, the other party would already be invincible.