Chapter 41 Soul Beast Ranking, Number Sixteen: Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
"My Blazing Lion Martial Soul, though a top-tier fire attribute Martial Soul, has always been limited by the purity of its flames, unable to reach its ultimate state. This Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is simply a tailor-made opportunity for me!"
He had cultivated for hundreds of years, stuck at the level 97 bottleneck for a long time. The trace of impure flame hidden within his Martial Soul was the key obstacle preventing him from reaching a higher realm.
The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could not only purify his fire attribute but also help him break through the shackles, even potentially reaching the threshold of level 99.
Not to mention, the Heavenly Ranking had clearly stated that as long as he consumed it, he would be qualified to become a god.
After a long while, he glanced at Qian Xunji and remained silent.
"Tianxing Academy is not to be trifled with. They are powerful figures at the level of creator gods. Moreover, I am now old and frail, and I might not even be able to defeat the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower itself."
On the martial arts arena of the Tiandou Royal Academy, Qin Ming was suddenly engulfed in raging flames, and a huge phantom of a fiery wolf appeared behind him, its wolf eyes filled with fervor.
He clenched his fists tightly, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower... the ultimate fire! My Fiery Wolf Martial Soul is strong, but it is always limited by its attribute. If I can obtain it, I can not only break through the bottleneck, but also completely transform my Martial Soul and become a true fire-path expert!"
Yu Tianheng and the others beside him felt the surge of aura emanating from him and all showed awe.
Shi Mo asked cautiously, "Teacher Qin, the strength of Tianxing Academy is unfathomable. That Rooster-Crested Phoenix Sunflower is a ferocious beast comparable to a level 97 Title Douluo. We..."
Qin Ming sighed deeply. The raging flames around him had subsided, with only the lingering warmth in his palms proving his earlier excitement.
He gazed at the gradually fading golden pillar of light in the sky, his burning passion replaced by deep helplessness, and his shoulders slumped involuntarily.
"God-King level combat power... This Tianxing Academy is not something we can afford to provoke..."
He murmured to himself. The word "God-King" was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all his ambition.
The phantom of the Fiery Wolf flickered behind him, as if it could sense its master's despondency.
"Don't think I'm just a Soul Emperor. Even a Title Douluo is nothing but an ant before a God-King."
Qin Ming smiled bitterly. Forget about trying to seize the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower; he probably wouldn't even be able to enter the gates of Tianxing Academy before being crushed into dust by the aura of that mysterious Senior Li Tianyi.
"In the end, I was too naive."
Qin Ming smiled bitterly, his eyes filled with resentment and helplessness.
Meanwhile, on the Shrek Academy's playground, Ma Hongjun roared at the sky. The phantom of the Evil Fire Phoenix behind him spread its huge wings, the dark red flames surging erratically, yet faintly carrying a hint of restlessness.
"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower! Ultimate Fire!" He scratched his head, his face full of eagerness and excitement.
"My Evil Fire Phoenix has always been troubled by evil fire. Every time I cultivate, I have to do 'that' to expel the evil fire. If I can swallow this thing, not only will I be able to completely eliminate the evil fire, but I can also evolve my Phoenix Martial Soul. Maybe I can even directly reserve a godhood!"
Oscar patted his shoulder and said helplessly, "Fatty, what are you thinking? That's a celestial herb from Tianxing Academy, and it's a 240,000-year-old ferocious beast. One of its fingers is more powerful than all of our academy combined. If you go up there, you'll just be offering yourself up!"
Ma Hongjun scratched his head, his eagerness and excitement vanishing without a trace, leaving only utter dejection.
"Xiao San, what do you think we should do? That's a God King! With our strength, we wouldn't even be enough to fill their teeth."
Tang San stood aside, looking at Ma Hongjun's disappointed look, and sighed.
"Fatty, I know you really want the Phoenix Sunflower, but the strength of Tianxing Academy far exceeds our imagination. The existence of the God King is something we cannot contend with at present. Let alone snatching it, even getting close to it is as difficult as ascending to heaven."
Ma Hongjun pursed his lips, unwillingly saying, "But that was the only chance to quell my evil fire... Are we just going to let it go like this?"
"We can only let it go."
Tang San shook his head, a hint of regret in his eyes.
"Our most urgent task now is to improve our strength, not to provoke beings we can't contend with. When we have enough strength, perhaps we'll have a chance to witness the splendor of Tianxing Academy, but definitely not now."
Ma Hongjun fell silent. He knew Tang San was right, but the unwillingness in his heart was hard to quell.
He looked out the window, as if he could see the Rooster-Crested Phoenix Sunflower burning with extreme fire in the Tianxing Academy's herb garden, and a sense of melancholy washed over him. Not only them, but countless forces and soul masters across the continent who coveted the Rooster-Crested Phoenix Sunflower and the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, all extinguished their greed when they thought of the God King of Tianxing Academy.
The God King's might was like an insurmountable mountain, standing in front of everyone, forcing them to retreat in despair.
Within the Heavenly Path Academy's medicinal garden, the woman in a fiery red dress, transformed from a cockscomb phoenix sunflower, seemed to sense the commotion on the continent. A faint, mocking smile played on her lips.
"You think you can take my place?"
She said softly, the crimson-gold flames around her flickering slightly, carrying a hint of disdain.
A golden pillar of light, even more dazzling than the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, descended from the sky, enveloping her directly.
The woman slowly closed her eyes, sensing the immense energy contained within the pillar of light, a cold smile playing on her lips.
"It's finally here."
The energy from the pillar of light surged continuously into her body, and her 240,000-year lifespan began to surge wildly.
The flames around her gradually transformed from gold to a dazzling crimson-gold, the temperature instantly soaring, distorting the surrounding air, and even turning the pebbles on the ground into glass.
Her aura rose at a visible speed, steadily breaking through from 240,000 years to 280,000 years, her bones emitting crisp "crackling" sounds, the ultimate fire attribute within her becoming increasingly pure.
"The lifespan has increased by 40,000 years, and the flame intensity has increased by 15%..." The woman slowly opened her eyes, her pupils blazing with crimson-gold flames that seemed capable of incinerating everything.
She gently raised her hand, and a ball of crimson-gold flame condensed in her palm. The flame appeared weak, yet contained terrifying power, scorching the surrounding space with minute cracks.
"Now, even against a level 98 Title Douluo, I have the strength to fight."
Her voice was clear and crisp, like the clinking of jade stones, carrying a hint of languor, yet exuding an undeniable strength.
"Thank you for your guidance, Dean."
Beside her, Li Tianyi waved his hand dismissively.
"As long as the people of the academy can become stronger, my resources haven't been wasted."
As soon as Li Tianyi finished speaking, the next ranking on the Soul Beast Ranking reappeared without warning.
[Sixteenth on the Soul Beast Ranking: Dark Demon Evil God Tiger]
[Lifespan: 68,000 years]
[Affiliation: Star Dou Great Forest]
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