NOVEL NEXT Chapter 133: Chapter 133
Yin Mengyang took Ma Hongjun to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain his third soul ring, while Oscar and Meng Yiran returned to Shrek Academy. However, Ning Rongrong was left behind by Jun Tianlin.
Since everyone else had left, Jun Tianlin suddenly said to Ning Rongrong "Rongrong, let Brother Jian take you to the Sunset Forest to hunt soul beasts and advance to the Spirit Ancestor level."
Ning Rongrong was confused "Brother Jian, do you have a fever? I've only just reached level 39. I still need to train for a while before breaking through to level 40. How can I go hunting for a spirit ring now?"
"You won't be wrong if you listen to your Brother Jian" Jun Tianlin assured her
"I'm more familiar with the Sunset Forest, so let me take you there this time" Dugu Bo added, stepping forward. Ning Fengzhi certainly wouldn't let them go hunting soul beasts alone. After all, if something happened, who could bear the consequences?
"Okay, thank you, Grandpa Dugu" Ning Rongrong replied, no longer asking questions. Since Brother Jian and Dugu Bo said so, she trusted them completely.
Jun Tianlin chuckled "Old monster, my sword can't carry so many people. This time, you'll have to follow us on foot."
Dugu Bo snorted arrogantly "Hmph, I came prepared for that, you little monster who values women over friendship. So what if you can fly with a sword? Even if I run, can you leave me behind with my speed as a Titled Douluo? Just fly as hard as you can."
"Alright, we're heading out" Jun Tianlin said as he summoned his Demon Sword. Pulling Ning Rongrong to his side, he held her by the waist and took off into the sky.
Ning Rongrong wasn't afraid at all. Ever since childhood, Chen Xin had often flown her through the air, so she had long since grown accustomed to it. She cheered excitedly "Wow! Brother Jian, your sword flight is just like Grandpa Jian's! But your speed seems a bit slower than his."
"That's natural" Jun Tianlin laughed "After all, I'm just a small Spirit King, and my master is a Titled Douluo. But don't worry—when I become stronger, I will definitely surpass my master! Then, I promise to take you on my sword and fly to every corner of the Douluo Continent."
"Yeah!" Ning Rongrong leaned happily into Jun Tianlin's arms, unable to hide her joy.
Dugu Bo, running below them, muttered to himself "Hah, even if you asked me to fly on that sword, I wouldn't go. Isn't running freely by myself much better?"
Meanwhile, in Jun Tianlin's spiritual sea, Tian Meng groaned 'Ugh, this is too much! A Single ice silkworms really have no human rights… If only my Bingbing were here, we could live sweetly together just like you and this little girl.'
Tian Meng, unable to endure the sight of Jun Tianlin and Ning Rongrong's affection, finally closed himself off, choosing to immerse himself in old memories of Bingbing.
Speaking of Bingbing—wasn't she the legendary Ice Jade Scorpion Empress, one of the three kings of the Far North? Hmm… she and Brother Tian Meng actually make a good match. I'll have to find an opportunity to bring her over next time.
Jun Tianlin smirked to himself 'Well, it's decided. I'm not being greedy for the Ice Jade Scorpion Empress's soul rings or soul bones. I just genuinely feel sorry for Brother Tian Meng, a lonely bug. Yes, that's all it is!'
Far away in the Far North, the Ice Jade Scorpion Empress suddenly shuddered. Confused, she murmured "Strange… Why do I feel a sudden chill, even though I possess Ultimate Ice?"
Little did she know that she had already been targeted by a certain unscrupulous person.
Before long, the trio arrived at the entrance of the Sunset Forest. Since Ning Rongrong was seeking her fourth soul ring, which needed to be at least five thousand years old and only places like the Sunset Forest or the Star Dou Forest could provide a suitable spirit beast quickly. An ordinary Soul Hunting Forest wouldn't suffice.
"Brother Jian, Grandpa Dugu, how exactly do you plan to help me?" Ning Rongrong finally asked. After all, she was only level 39—why were they so sure she could obtain a fourth soul ring already?
Jun Tianlin nodded and revealed the secret of his fifth soul skill, Phantom Water Thunder.
"Brother Jian, your fifth soul skill is insane! It's not just a combat ability but can also be used for cultivation! This is amazing!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed, eyes shining with excitement.
"Rongrong, I have a suggestion for you. Listen carefully before making a decision" Jun Tianlin said solemnly "My Phantom Water Thunder can not only enhance you but also strengthen soul beasts."
"So, if we find a five-thousand-year-old soul beast, I can forcibly increase its age to ten thousand years before we kill it. The soul ring it produces will be completely identical to a natural ten-thousand-year ring, but since its soul is still that of a thousand-year-old beast, it won't cause you any soul shock. Combined with my Holy Spirit Domain and the Heaven-Replenishing Pill you took, I'm almost 100% confident that you'll successfully absorb it. But I won't lie—the process will be painful."
"Rongrong, this is your decision. Do you want a super-aged soul ring? If you refuse, that's fine—I can find a ten-year-old soul beast and raise it to five thousand years. That will be enough for you to absorb."
Jun Tianlin never forced Ning Rongrong into anything. In fact, he didn't want her to endure the pain of absorbing a high-level soul ring.
But he had underestimated her determination. Ning Rongrong didn't even hesitate "Of course, Brother Jian! Do you still think I'm the little witch I used to be? I am the future leader of the clan—I can't let you bear everything alone. I have to do my part, too!"
Jun Tianlin smiled "Well said! Then, my lady, leave the rest to me and the old monster. You just need to conserve your energy and prepare to absorb the soul ring."
"That's right, just follow us, little monster" Dugu Bo added with a chuckle "Rongrong's first three soul skills enhance strength, speed, and soul power, right? Then for her fourth soul ring, how about choosing defense?"
Jun Tianlin nodded "Agreed. Uncle Ning also suggested this. The more important attack boost and attribute amplification should come in the fifth and sixth rings. The fourth should focus on defense."
"Then come with me. I know of a defensive soul beast that should work." Dugu Bo led the way, hands behind his back. Having lived in the Sunset Forest for decades, he knew this place like the back of his hand.
Jun Tianlin took Ning Rongrong's hand and followed behind him.
After some time, Dugu Bo led them to an open area near a small lake where a group of soul beasts was drinking water.
"Those are Plate-Armored Rhinos!" Jun Tianlin immediately recognized them from the soul beast records sent by Xue Qinghe.
It was said that, in terms of defense alone, the Plate-Armored Rhino even surpassed the Diamond Mammoth. However, it lacked the sheer strength of the mammoth, making it inferior overall. Interestingly, the Defence Clan's martial soul was also based on this creature.
This was indeed an excellent choice for Ning Rongrong's fourth soul ring.