Chapter 19: Mutated Scaled Beast
The next morning, deep within the Star Dou Forest.
Ning Tian had yet to obtain her third soul ring, and both Wu Feng and Chen Junting needed thousand-year-old soul beasts. With their goal set on the outer edges of the mixed zone, they had no choice but to venture deeper.
Fortunately, with Chen Junting leading the way, their journey remained smooth for now.
As they walked, a casual conversation started.
"Young Master is already a Soul Elder?!"
Huo Yuhao was stunned when he learned of Ning Tian's cultivation level. They were the same age, yet their differences in strength were staggering.
"Yuhao."
Ning Tian sighed, shaking her head as she cast a helpless glance at Wu Feng. "We're friends now. Just call me Ning Tian, Xiao Tian, or Sister Xiao Tian."
"Ah—okay… Sister Xiao Tian."
Huo Yuhao's face turned slightly red, embarrassed by the familiarity. Yet, his mind was still reeling from Ning Tian's strength.
But before they could continue, Chen Junting's voice suddenly cut through the air.
"Stay alert."
The casual atmosphere disappeared instantly.
The faint earthy fragrance of the forest, mixed with the scent of morning dew, contrasted sharply with the ever-present danger of the Soul Beast Forest. They had just left the safer outer perimeter—now, they were stepping into the true wilderness.
"Wu Feng, protect Xiao Tian and Yuhao."
Chen Junting's grip on the Seven Killing Sword tightened, his sharp gaze scanning ahead.
Without hesitation, Wu Feng activated her Red Dragon Martial Soul, positioning herself in front of Ning Tian like an immovable shield. "Ning Tian, stay close to me," she instructed firmly. Then, she glanced at Huo Yuhao. "You too, don't stray!"
Ning Tian, however, was calm. With practiced ease, she pulled out a Soul Guidance Ray, ensuring her safety. At the same time, she tossed a long-range soul tool to Huo Yuhao.
"Take this."
Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. A Soul Guidance Device?!
Even as he marveled at the craftsmanship, he forced himself to focus. In one hand, he held the soul guidance ray,in the other, his White Tiger Dagger.
Their group moved forward cautiously—until…
"Movement ahead."
Chen Junting's sharp senses picked up faint sounds. Though muffled by the dense forest, the unmistakable clashing of battle echoed through the trees.
The tension rose.
Instead of waiting, Huo Yuhao activated Spiritual Detection Sharing.
As a white soul ring lit up beneath him, golden light flashed in his deep blue eyes. A formless wave of energy rippled outward, instantly sharing his spiritual perception with everyone.
"This is…!"
Ning Tian and Wu Feng were stunned.
Within a 40-meter radius, everything was laid bare in their minds—a three-dimensional view of the battlefield. They could see every movement, sense every shift, and anticipate attacks before they happened.
"This is insane!" Wu Feng muttered in disbelief.
Ning Tian's shock quickly turned to analysis. "A ten-year soul skill shouldn't be this strong… This is basically a full-team battle tool!"
Huo Yuhao scratched his head awkwardly. "Uh… yeah?"
Ning Tian gave him a long, unreadable stare. "Are you sure this soul ring came from a Wind Baboon?"
"I-It really did!"
"Hmph." Ning Tian narrowed her eyes. "This isn't just a mutation… it's a complete perversion of normal soul skills."
However, she didn't dwell on it. Instead, she focused on what mattered: the battlefield ahead.
In the shared vision, they saw a fierce struggle—a thousand-year Human-Faced Demon Spider locked in combat with a two-thousand-year-old Mutated Scaled Beast. But more importantly…
A group of two soul masters were fighting for their lives.
One of them wielded the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
Ning Tian's eyes flickered with recognition. "That's…"
A smirk formed on her lips. "Brother Junting, this is the perfect opportunity. A thousand-year-old Mutated Scaled Beast—just right for my third ring. Plus, we can save them and earn some good will."
Chen Junting chuckled. "Good idea."
Without hesitation, they charged forward.
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Meanwhile, on the battlefield…
"Beibei!"
A girl with Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul gasped as her vines shattered under the sheer force of the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
Before she could react, a sticky web shot toward her, wrapping around her limbs.
The Demon Spider lunged.
Behind her, Beibei, the young man with Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, turned at the last second.
His body crackled with electricity. His right arm stretched and thickened, covered in blue-purple dragon scales, his eyes flashing with determination.
In a desperate move, he forced the Mutated Scaled Beast back with a burst of lightning before spinning around—
His Dragon Claw met the Demon Spider's incoming legs!
A golden aura flickered over Beibei's claw, an aura that made the evil soul beast tremble in discomfort.
For a moment, it seemed he had gained the upper hand.
But then—
"Beibei, behind you!"
A massive shadow loomed over him.
A scaled tail came crashing down!
Just as it was about to strike—
A silver sword light tore through the air.
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(End of Chapter 19)
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