NOVEL NEXT Chapter 34: Chapter 33 arriving at star forest
*Three Days Later, Star Dou Forest*
Chen Xin and Jun Tianlin had arrived at the edge of the gathering place of soul beasts.
After Jun Tianlin returned to the seven treasure glazed tile clan and informed Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and others that he had broken through level 20, their reactions were no different from his parents's reaction -utterly dumbfounded.
It had only been just over a month since Chen Xin brought him back from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and now he had already broken through another bottleneck. Chen Xin was initially so startled that he thought Jun Tianlin might have used some sort of unorthodox method. However and upon testing Jun Tianlin's soul power, they found it pure and refined, clearly the result of normal cultivation and this discovery finally made him relieved.
Although such cultivation speed was highly unusual, it seemed more plausible when applied to Jun Tianlin. Still Gu Rong couldn't hide his jealousy.Chen Xin triumphant, took Tianlin to hunt for his second soul ring while Gu Rong was left grumbling as though he'd swallowed vinegar.
It was evident that Gu Rong would have to endure more teasing in the future. He had spent his entire life being outdone by Chen Xin and now it seemed his disciple would be overshadowed by Chen Xin's disciple. The mere thought made Gu Rong lament his fate.
Yet Chen Xin couldn't shake his worry over his bold apprentice.
"Xiaotian, are you really sure about absorbing a thousand-year soul ring? Based on your current mental strength and physical fitness, along with the Holy Breath Barrier, a 900-year-old soul ring would be the optimal choice. I can guarantee a 100% success rate," Chen Xin said with his tone serious.
"However the situation changes entirely once you move into the thousand year old and The success rate would drop to below 60%."
Jun Tianlin smiled confidently "Sixty percent? That's still more than half.beside Being a soul master is inherently dangerous and only through challenges can there be greater rewards."
What Jun Tianlin didn't mention was the real reason behind his confidence: the *Wahuang Meditation Method*. Ever since he switched to this top-tier meditation technique, his soul power had become astonishingly pure.
In terms of quality one level of Jun Tianlin's soul power was equivalent to 1.5 to 2 levels of an ordinary soul master's power. This made his combat strength comparable to that of a level 27 or 28 soul master. After acquiring his second soul ring, he was confident he could even compete with someone who had just reached level 30.
Chen Xin sighed but relented "There are rewards only with challenges. Fine but Just remember, no matter what happens, you must endure it to the end." A flicker of affection crossed Chen Xin's eyes.
Chen Xin who had no children of his own, had poured all his care and hopes into Jun Tianlin. The boy wasn't just his apprentice but also became a his child to him.
"Don't worry Master" Jun Tianlin reassured him "Now, we need to decide what type of soul beast to hunt. My target is a fire attribute beast and I've considered a few: the Fire Lord, the Fierce Arrow Condor, the Volcano Orangutan, and the King of the Earth. What do you think?"
[TL:not changing there name because im lazy]
Chen Xin shook his head after considering them. "If your target were merely a 900-year-old soul beast, those would work well But for a thousand-year soul ring, their aggression is simply too high and The more aggressive the beast the more violent the soul ring—and the riskier the absorption process."
Although Chen Xin had agreed to let Jun Tianlin absorb a thousand-year soul ring, he still wanted to minimize the risks. A soul beast with a gentler temperament would provide a safer absorption process without compromising on the desired attribute.
"I have a better candidate in mind" Chen Xin said.
As the Protector Douluo of the seven treasure glazed tile clan Chen Xin wasn't an expert in soul beast theory. However under Ning Fengzhi's influence, he had gained considerable knowledge and It didn't take him long to think of a suitable target.
Grabbing Jun Tianlin, Chen Xin soared into the sky, heading toward a new destination.
The temperature gradually rose as they advanced, signaling their arrival in a region frequented by fire-attributed soul beasts.
"Master, what are we hunting?" Jun Tianlin asked with his curiosity piqued.
"The Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast" Chen Xin replied.
"Purple fire? Does that mean the flame is purple due to high temperature or special abilities?" Tianlin asked pinpointing a crucial detail.
Chen Xin chuckled at his disciple's sharpness"If it were high temperature, we wouldn't be hunting it. That kind of flame is too dangerous. The purple fire of the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast is a poisonous flame—not fatal, but capable of sealing an opponent's soul power."
This revelation reassured Jun Tianlin. A creature with weak offensive capabilities would indeed be a safer choice.
"Xiaotian be cautious" Chen Xin warned "While its combat prowess is limited, the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast possesses two significant traits: high intelligence and extreme vigilance. Its golden eyes can see even a mosquito's legs from miles away."
"This is why it often becomes the tactician for groups of physically powerful but simple-minded beasts, like the Volcano Orangutans you mentioned earlier."
"So if we hunt the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast then we'll likely face an entire group" Jun Tianlin surmised.
"Correct" Chen Xin confirmed "These beasts are cunning and despicable and Many beast tides in the Star Dou Forest have been orchestrated by ten-thousand-year-old Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beasts. Fortunately, this one is only a thousand years old, so its intelligence is still developing."
As they approached their destination,Chen Xin landed and opting for a more discreet approach.
Flying in the sky was too conspicuous especially when dealing with a soul beast as smart as the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast.
The outskirts of the Star Dou Forest were teeming with life. Most of the soul beasts they encountered were relatively weak, ranging from ten to several hundred years old, with the occasional thousand-year specimen.
Even the fiercest creatures avoided them cowed by the sharp aura of Sword Douluo. However, Jun Tianlin soon noticed something unusual.
"Master, don't you think there are too many soul beasts around?"
Chen Xin smiled approvingly at Jun Tianlin's observation "Indeed, it's unusual. It's not that these beasts are avoiding us but they're surrounding us."
"It seems the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast has already noticed our presence."