NOVEL NEXT Chapter 126: Chapter 126
"Xiaotian, you've been searching for two days. What kind of soul beast are you looking for?"
After wandering through the Sunset Forest for two days,Tian Meng had become a little impatient. Now that it had become an intelligent spirit ring, it no longer had to worry about being discovered. It was eager to explore the human world, having spent hundreds of thousands of years either asleep, fleeing for its life or being used as a power source and without a single day of true freedom.
"I want to find a soul beast with water attributes. The elemental power in my Demon Sword is somewhat unbalanced—its water attribute is too weak and needs to be supplemented. Moreover, my fifth soul skill requires a water attribute and it's related to my future 100,000-year soul ring" Jun Tianlin said with a smile
"A 100,000-year soul ring? You're still planning to hunt the Earth Behemoth. But now I'm curious—what exactly is your fifth soul skill that will help you obtain such a powerful soul ring?" Tian Meng was intrigued and stopped urging him.
In fact, they had encountered many water-attributed soul beasts over the past few days, but in Jun Tianlin's opinion, none were old enough. The oldest they had found was only slightly over 10,000 years. Given his current physique, he could easily withstand a spirit ring from a soul beast between 40,000 and 60,000 years old.
Unfortunately, the power of his Holy Spirit Domain had weakened significantly for some reason. While it had not reverted into a mere barrier and could still maintain the form of a domain, it no longer possessed the terrifying strength it had displayed that night. Otherwise, no matter how powerful a soul ring he found, he would not have dared to absorb it.
Jun Tianlin was puzzled by this sudden change, though the Tian Meng knew the reason. The power of the Holy Spirit Pearl that night had been forcibly stimulated by the descendant of Nuwa. Otherwise, how could Jun Tianlin, a mere quasi-Soul King, possess such a powerful domain? Unfortunately, it couldn't tell him yet and had to let him remain in doubt for now.
"Searching like this isn't getting us anywhere. Oh, Xiaotian, I know of a soul beast that would be perfect for you. Head to the lake where the ten-thousand-year soul beasts gather and wait there until nightfall" Tian Meng suggested
Jun Tianlin fully trusted Tian Meng, which had already merged with him. He attached a concealment talisman to himself, ran to the lakeside, sat cross-legged, and entered a light meditative state to cultivate his soul power.
As night fell, the Sunset Forest became completely silent. Jun Tianlin opened his eyes and asked "Brother Tian Meng, it's nighttime now. What is this ten-thousand-year soul beast you mentioned?"
"Observe the lake carefully" Tian Meng reminded him
Jun Tianlin focused on the lake and noticed several faint lights flickering on the water's surface.
"The soul beasts emitting that light are called Light Scale Flying Fish. They use moonlight to cultivate, and during this time, their scales emit a radiant glow. The brightness of the glow indicates their age" Tian Meng explained.
"Xiaotian, there's a Light Scale Flying Fish over there, to your left. It should be over 45,000 years old. Try to lure it over here."
"That's simple. Since it relies on moonlight for cultivation, I'll just prevent it from absorbing the moonlight" Jun Tianlin said with a smirk. He raised the Demon Sword and began drawing all the moonlight from that area.
Although the light attribute wasn't one of the five elemental attributes, meaning the Demon Sword couldn't use it for enhancement but it was still capable of absorbing it temporarily.
As the moonlight was siphoned away, the illuminated spots on the lake dimmed, causing ripples to form on the surface. The Light Scale Flying Fish noticed the change and attempted to swim elsewhere to continue its cultivation.
But no matter where it moved, Jun Tianlin immediately absorbed the moonlight again, interrupting its practice.
Even if the Light Scale Flying Fish wasn't the smartest creature, it soon realized that something was wrong. Every other fish continued to glow, yet no matter where it swam, the moonlight was always missing.
"Bang!"
Frustrated, the Light Scale Flying Fish leaped out of the water, finally spotting Jun Tianlin standing by the shore and wielding the Demon Sword. It instantly recognized him as the culprit.
In the cultivation world, interfering with someone's training was equivalent to cutting off their livelihood—a grudge not easily forgotten.
Jun Tianlin finally saw the Light Scale Flying Fish up close. Its sleek form and dazzling scales made it a truly stunning creature.
"Wow, what a large and beautiful flying fish. This soul beast is definitely top-tier" Jun Tianlin praised
"Xiaotian, don't be fooled by its appearance. While it may look graceful, its attack power is formidable, and its speed is incredible. With 45,000 years of cultivation, it's comparable to a high-level Soul Emperor or even a Soul Sage" Tian Meng warned
"Don't worry, Brother Tian Meng. I won't be careless. But this isn't the ideal place to fight—we need to move to a better battlefield."
Jun Tianlin channeled his power into the Demon Sword, causing it to expand. Stepping onto it, he soared into the air.
Sword flight!
Having reached the Soul King level, he had finally mastered the technique of flying with a sword.
Seeing Jun Tianlin escape, the Light Scale Flying Fish immediately pursued him, spitting high-pressure water jets in his direction while closing the distance.
"Perfect, come on!" Jun Tianlin dodged an attack and smirked
The area they had been in was a gathering spot for ten-thousand-year soul beasts. Even if he defeated the fish, absorbing its soul ring there would be too dangerous. He needed to lure it somewhere safer.
Soon, he led the Light Scale Flying Fish to a secluded valley—the same place where he had absorbed the spirit ring of the Swift Wind Golden-Winged Eagle. The harsh terrain made it an undesirable location for soul beasts, ensuring relative safety.
"You've chased me long enough. Now it's my turn to fight back. Today, I'll show you the power of a million-year soul bone!" Jun Tianlin declared confidently.
"Soul bone skill—Mind Control!"
A beam of light shot from Jun Tianlin's forehead, piercing into the Light Scale Flying Fish's mind. Instantly, the fish froze in place like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Go kill yourself" Jun Tianlin commanded
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Obediently, the Light Scale Flying Fish flew toward a rock wall and smashed itself against it.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After repeatedly slamming into the wall, it was badly injured. Seizing the moment, Jun Tianlin activated his Demon Sword's fourth soul ring.
Flowing Light Immortal Slash!
A massive, radiant sword descended from the sky, cutting the Light Scale Flying Fish cleanly in half.
"Fantastic! What do you think, Xiaotian? My soul bone is incredible, right? You even controlled a soul beast over 40,000 years old!" Tian Meng said proudly.
"Absolutely. With my current mental power, a Soul Emperor is no match for me. Even a Soul Sage caught off guard could have their soul annihilated. I've grown this strong thanks to you, Brother Tian Meng" Jun Tianlin said sincerely.
His gratitude made Tian Meng feel a little embarrassed.
"Don't be so polite—we're one now. Alright, hurry up and absorb the soul ring. With your physique and spiritual power, a 40,000-year soul ring won't pose any danger to you at all."