Xiao Shanglian's face showed some pain—this was also his first time absorbing a soul ring.
An hour later, around noon, Xiao Shanglian had finished absorbing the soul ring.
"Brother Lian, are you okay?" Sanshun asked.
"Not bad. My first soul skill is called Demon Scythe. I can swing twice consecutively to attack enemies, and then spin the scythe to continue attacking."
"That's a bit like Bai Qi's skill!"
"Powerful attack-type soul skills suit you perfectly. What is your current soul power level?"
"I'm currently a Level 12 Soul Master."
"Good," Lin Yuan nodded in approval.
They continued on their journey.
Finding suitable spirit beasts was not easy. Either the beast was appropriate but too young, or the age was right but the temperament was wrong. The process was very painful.
After some time, they finally encountered a better spirit beast.
It was a massive bird, with pale yellow feathers and a streak of dull hair on its head.
"This is a 439-year-old Bibi Bird, ready to take flight at any moment."
The Ice Unicorn activated, freezing itself to prevent escape, and then struck a punch directly at the Bibi Bird in front of Sanshun.
Sanshun recovered from his shock, killed the bird, and began absorbing its soul ring.
Soon, the absorption process was complete.
"My first soul skill is called Aurora Spike. It doubles my speed and charges rapidly at enemies. During the charge, my wings become sharper, used to attack enemies. My current soul power level is 13."
As night fell, Lin Yuan found a place where everyone could pitch tents and rest, without encountering any suitable spirit beasts.
The group didn't look back at Ice-Fire Eye. Lin Yuan focused on actual cultivation, which was why he hadn't directly given them divine soul rings.
At night, they pitched two tents. A few of them sat around the campfire, chatting and laughing.
As it grew darker, Lin Yuan instructed Sanshun and Xiao Shanglian to keep watch while the others went to sleep in the tents.
Of course, Lin Yuan also had his own tent.
Night, however, was far from peaceful.
Sanshun and Xiao Shanglian admired the night view outside, but Lin Yuan inside the tent suddenly opened his eyes.
A rustling sound persisted.
Sanshun sensed something was wrong.
"Brother Lian, did you feel that?"
"Yeah, a spirit beast is coming."
"Do you want to pray to the heavens to stop it?"
"Let's assess first. If it's a century-old spirit beast, we two should be able to handle it. With the Master's soul power, he's probably aware already. This should be a test for us. Let's see. If the beast is too old, we'll need the Master's help."
Just as Xiao Shanglian finished speaking, the spirit beast appeared.
"It's a spider spirit beast!"
It was a black spider with eight eyes—all red and strangely shaped. Its legs were extremely long and thin.
"Based on what I've learned, this is likely an Eight-Eyed Shadow Spider. Judging by the leg length and black pattern on its abdomen, this spirit beast is already a hundred years old."
At that moment, Lin Yuan's voice appeared in their minds: "This is a 440-year-old Eight-Eyed Demon Spider. I'm leaving it to you two. Don't kill it. It's perfect for recording in a book."
"Yes, sir!"
Just after speaking with Lin Yuan, the spider lunged at them at an incredible speed—completely unlike a beast of its massive size. To them, the spider became a blur, astonishingly fast.
"First soul skill: Demon Scythe Slash!"
Xiao Shanglian's scythe struck twice, then spun around his body.
The clicking sound was the scythe colliding with the spider's legs.
After the scattered martial souls settled in their bodies, their first soul rings activated simultaneously. "First soul skill: Aurora Spike."
The speed was extreme. To Xiao Shanglian, it appeared as a single white light. Sanshun's feathers became unusually hard and sharp, piercing the spider's body. His wings carved a massive wound into the spider's shell.
"Zizzizi!"
The spider howled, and a silver flash streaked across its legs. One leg attacked Xiao Shanglian instantly.
"Prosper!"
He blocked with the scythe, but even the scythe wobbled!Things weren't over yet.
The spider's strength surged again, and another leg attacked, sending Xiao Shanglian flying.
"Damn, why is this spider so strong?"
Hearing this, Sanshun realized Xiao Shanglian wasn't seriously injured—at most, just some scratches and a little blood.
Xiao Shanglian swung the scythe again, cutting deeply into the spider's body each time.
Sanshun continued to distract the spider, aiming for its eyes each time.
Then, another strike hit its rear.
The Master had said that, except for a few special cases, the most vulnerable spots of any spirit beast are the eyes and the rear.
"Ha!"
Xiao Shanglian immediately realized Sanshun was ruthless—too audacious!
The scythe drove deep into the spider's flesh, causing it to writhe in pain.
Only then did they realize that the others had awakened.
"Shu, why are you hesitating? Kill it and absorb the soul ring!"
"Ah, very good."
Shu He ran over with a dagger, ending the spider's life, and began absorbing the soul ring.
"Sanshun and Xiao Shanglian did well. Alright, everyone else, go rest. I'll stay here to study."
The others returned to their tents to rest.
Inside the tent:
"I have to say, Sanshun, you're ruthless! You actually attacked its rear!" Yan Ruyu said, disgusted.
No need to explain, but everyone laughed after hearing it.
"Exactly. I think you're the reincarnation of the Butt Killer!" He Zhi chimed in.
"Bullshit… Butt Killer? What's going on here?"
"Butt Killer, hahahaha! Sanshun won't fart anymore, right?" Wei Rui laughed heartily.
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