"No wonder you dare to aim for a Ten-thousand-year Soul Ring..."
Dugu Bo murmured, his gaze toward Su Yu completely changed - filled with shock, understanding, and some disbelief.
"Your physique simply cannot be measured by ordinary standards."
Su Yu withdrew his soul ring and looked at Dugu Bo: "Do you believe me now, senior?"
"My body can withstand soul ring energy far beyond ordinary people. Using a ten-thousand-year soul ring for my third soul ring isn't just wishful thinking."
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment, his hand stroking his beard pausing slightly before slapping his thigh heavily:
"Good kid! This old man's vision was too narrow! Since you have such confidence, a ten-thousand-year soul ring... isn't impossible!"
A flash of fierceness and appreciation appeared in his eyes: "Back when I was breaking through, I took plenty of risks too!"
"Since you dare to gamble, this old man will join your madness! I happen to know there are several ten-thousand-year soul beast nests deep in the Sunset Forest!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo saw this and knew further persuasion would be useless, shaking his head helplessly:
"You two... truly become more troublesome by comparison."
"Fine, go if you must, but you must choose the most gentle ten-thousand-year soul beast. Absolutely no showing off."
Seeing both had relented, Su Yu showed a smile: "Thank you, both seniors."
Dugu Bo waved his hand, his tone containing barely concealed excitement:
"Alright, since the decision is made, no more dawdling. Tell me, what type of soul beast do you want?"
He examined the young man before him, finding him more and more interesting the more he looked.
If this youngster could truly absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring as his third soul ring while still a Soul Elder, it would absolutely be unprecedented on the continent.
When word spreads that this ten-thousand-year soul ring was obtained with Dugu Bo's help...
His "Poison Douluo" title would likely gain even more prestige. Just thinking about it made him feel proud.
"Old Poison, I can accept any ten-thousand-year soul beast, but preferably tiger-type soul beasts!"
Dugu Bo stroked his chin, a flash of understanding in his eyes before laughing:
"Tigers? There happens to be one right now!"
His figure swayed, jade-green soul power suddenly surging around him.
A massive Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor phantom condensed beneath his feet.
The serpent emperor's scales shimmered with a cold luster, its enormous body coiling out, large enough to accommodate several people.
"Hurry up and board!"
Dugu Bo stepped onto the serpent emperor's head, calling out loudly.
"Deep in the Sunset Forest, there's an area inhabited by many ten-thousand-year soul beasts."
"There's a Crimson Serpent Tiger that just broke through to ten-thousand years, with domineering soul power that suits your needs perfectly."
Yue Guan and Su Yu exchanged glances before leaping up, landing steadily on the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's back.
The serpent scales felt slightly cool but exceptionally stable.
As Dugu Bo channeled his soul power, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor emitted a low hiss.
The massive body shot forward like an arrow from a bow, gliding toward the depths of Sunset Forest.
The speed was extremely fast, trees on both sides rapidly receding into blurry green shadows, leaving only the whistling wind rushing past their ears.
"That Crimson Serpent Tiger has crimson red fur with three golden patterns on its forehead - it's quite a powerful tiger-type soul beast!" Dugu Bo's voice came through the wind.
"That Crimson Serpent Tiger just broke through the ten-thousand-year mark not long ago. Although its Soul Power is strong, it hasn't fully stabilized yet. This is the perfect opportunity for you."
Su Yu nodded in response, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder."
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor carried the three of them, weaving effortlessly through the dense forest, quickly penetrating into the most dangerous area of the Sunset Forest.
The air grew thick with increasingly potent Soul Beast aura, and faint roars could be heard in the distance.
Three minutes later, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor silently halted before a concealed cliff wall.
A pitch-black cave opened in the cliff face, its entrance scattered with the bones of unknown beasts, exuding a fierce and menacing presence.
"It's here. That Crimson Serpent Tiger is inside," Dugu Bo pointed at the cave and said to Su Yu.
"Little monster, wait here. I'll go catch it for you right now."
Before his words faded, he already controlled the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor forward. The massive serpent's tail whipped through the air with a howling wind, striking fiercely against the stone wall beside the cave.
"Boom—"
The stone wall shattered upon impact, sending debris flying.
Immediately, an ear-splitting roar erupted from deep within the cave, filled with the fury of being disturbed.
It carried the unique oppressive force of a tiger's roar, making the surrounding air seem to freeze momentarily.
Then, an orange-red blur shot out from the cave like lightning.
It was an exceptionally robust tiger, nearly five meters in length.
Its fur blazed like burning flames in orange-red hues, with three golden patterns on its forehead that seemed alive, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.
Its limbs were thick and powerful, claws extended with a cold gleam, and its tiger eyes glared fiercely at the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, brimming with wildness and savagery.
"Roar—"
The Crimson Serpent Tiger roared again, faint orange-red flames rising around its body, clearly entering combat mode.
It could sense the powerful aura emanating from the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor but didn't retreat, instead adopting an offensive stance.
Dugu Bo looked at the Crimson Serpent Tiger before him and raised an eyebrow:
"Not bad. Quite wild indeed."
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor beneath him hissed at the Crimson Serpent Tiger.
Enraged by the hiss, the Crimson Serpent Tiger's orange-red fur bristled completely.
A low growl rumbled in its throat as it advanced step by step toward Dugu Bo.
Standing on the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's back, Dugu Bo curled his lips into a cold smile:
"Interesting. The fiercer it is, the more qualified its Soul Ring will be."
He lightly stamped his foot, and the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor immediately understood, its massive body slightly coiling.
The serpent's tongue flickered rapidly, its jade-green scales gleaming with an eerie cold light under the sun.
The Crimson Serpent Tiger suddenly leaped, pouncing toward the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor with a wave of scorching heat, its sharp claws aimed directly at Dugu Bo on the serpent's head.
Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed as he controlled the serpent emperor to swiftly sidestep, simultaneously sweeping its long tail—"Crack!"—accurately striking the Crimson Serpent Tiger's flank.
The Crimson Serpent Tiger roared in pain but didn't retreat. Instead, it turned and kicked toward the serpent emperor's vital spot with its powerful hind legs.
"Seeking death!"
Dugu Bo's gaze sharpened. The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, receiving the command, bit down on the Crimson Serpent Tiger's hind leg with its massive head.
The fangs carried potent venom. As soon as they pierced the flesh, the Crimson Serpent Tiger convulsed in agony, letting out a piercing screech.
"Thud!"
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor violently shook its neck, flinging the several-hundred-pound Crimson Serpent Tiger aside like a sack.
The Crimson Serpent Tiger slammed heavily against the stone wall, sending fragments flying. As it slid to the ground, black blood oozed from its hind leg—clearly afflicted by Serpent Poison.
"Roar—"
A growl rumbled from the Crimson Serpent Tiger's throat. Its front claws dug fiercely into the ground, carving deep gouges.
Struggling to rise with its injured body, its amber eyes blazed with ferocity, locked intently on Dugu Bo.
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