Chapter 43: Are Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts Really That Rare? Ever Heard of the Top Ten Fierce Beasts?
The wind and snow of the Extreme North seemed to freeze at this very moment.
The Snow Empress's cool gaze settled on the chat group's light screen, her fingertips unconsciously tapping against the icy ground.
As she watched the intimate interaction between the blue-haired boy and Xiao Wu, a sharp question gradually took shape in her mind.
[Ice and Snow Maiden]: @Dad Douluo, you've gone to such great lengths to protect Xiao Wu… are you planning to absorb her soul ring and soul bone in the future?
Those words were like an ice spike, stabbing straight into the warm conversation without warning.
At the entrance of the hotel, Xiao Wu's body trembled violently.
Her pink rabbit eyes widened, filled with a complicated tenderness.
She lifted her head and looked at the boy beside her.
Sunlight streamed through the hotel corridor, casting a faint glow over his blue hair.
There was no fear in Xiao Wu's eyes—not even a trace. Instead, there was a near-devout trust.
'If it's Ah Qing…'
She whispered in her heart, her fingers unconsciously clutching the hem of her skirt.
'If my soul ring can make Ah Qing stronger… I'm willing to sacrifice myself to him.'
This thought had been buried deep in her heart from the moment she began treating Lin Qingmo as the most important person in her life.
It had never changed.
But the instant Lin Qingmo saw that message, his brows knitted together, his expression turning serious.
[Dad Douluo]: Snow Maiden, what kind of person do you take me for?
His reply came quickly, almost without thinking.
[Dad Douluo]: I've known Xiao Wu for so many years—in my eyes, she's no different from an ordinary human. In fact, she's more sincere and trustworthy than many humans.
[Dad Douluo]: I may like snatching opportunities and complaining, but I would never kill a friend just to take their soul ring or soul bone.
[Dad Douluo]: Forget that Xiao Wu is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast—even if she were a million-year soul beast, as long as she's my friend, I would never harm her in the slightest!!!
Three exclamation marks emphasized his resolve.
"Ah Qing…"
Xiao Wu's heart completely melted.
Her eyes grew wet despite herself, crystalline tears shimmering at the edges.
If she weren't afraid of exposing her chat-group identity, she would have already thrown herself into Lin Qingmo's arms.
For now, she could only cling tightly to his arm, burying her face against his shoulder.
In a voice only the two of them could hear, she murmured, "I believe you… I've always believed you."
[Little Witch]: Uh… if you can really keep that promise, I do admire you.
By the roadside, Ning Rongrong bit her lip as she typed.
Her feelings were complicated.
That was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast… What soul master could truly resist such temptation?
She asked herself—and knew she couldn't. The allure of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone was simply too great.
[Green Grass]: Ah Qing is a good child.
Ah Yin's message popped up at just the right moment.
[Green Grass]: Xiao Wu is a good child, too. You should always stay together.
Almost at the same time, several strands of pale green Blue Silver Grass slipped out from Lin Qingmo's collar.
They stretched lightly in the air, and then one blade gently brushed against Xiao Wu's cheek, its movements as tender as a mother soothing a crying child.
Xiao Wu felt ticklish and laughed through her tears.
"Sister Ah Yin…"
She whispered, warmth spreading through her heart.
[The Pope Herself]: You intend to protect her forever?
Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong narrowed her violet eyes slightly.
She wanted to know just how firm Lin Qingmo's resolve truly was.
Was it merely the impulsive promise of a youth—or a conviction he could carry through to the end?
[Dad Douluo]: Mm. As much as I can.
Lin Qingmo's reply was simple and direct.
Four words—yet heavier than a thousand jin.
[Bingbing]: Hmph. You make it sound convincing.
In the Extreme North, the Ice Empress let out a cold laugh.
Her massive scorpion tail impatiently slammed against the ice, splashing countless shards.
[Bingbing]: That's a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone—treasures countless soul masters dream of. Can you really resist that temptation?
She simply didn't believe it.
In her long life, she had seen far too many humans betray companions for the sake of power.
Kinship, friendship, love—before absolute strength, all of it shattered like glass.
"Humans are all selfish,"
The Ice Empress said to the Snow Empress, her tone dripping with disdain.
"They sound nice now. But when the moment really comes… hmph."
The Snow Empress did not refute her, merely watching the light screen in silence.
Waiting for Lin Qingmo's answer.
[Dad Douluo]: Tch.
Lin Qingmo's reply carried obvious disdain.
[Dad Douluo]: You're making it sound like a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone are something amazing. In my eyes, they're just so-so.
His tone was casual, as if he were talking about roadside stones.
[Little Witch]: Ah Qing, you're joking, right? A hundred-thousand-year soul bone is an absolute treasure on the Douluo Continent!
[Little Witch]: And you say a hundred-thousand-year soul ring isn't impressive? Even among the top three sects, I've never heard of a soul master actually possessing a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!
As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Rongrong knew all too well how precious such things were.
They represented not only power, but status.
[Little Witch]: And hundred-thousand-year soul beasts are incredibly rare. Encountering one is harder than ascending to the heavens. Even if you do meet one, not even a Titled Douluo is guaranteed to defeat it.
This opinion was widely shared within the group.
Especially by Bibi Dong.
Seated upon the throne of the Pope's Hall, she lightly tapped the armrest with her fingers, a complex emotion flashing deep within her violet eyes.
Her second martial soul still lacked soul rings.
If only hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were abundant… she truly wanted to attach nothing but hundred-thousand-year soul rings to her second martial soul.
Her strength would then reach an unprecedented height—enough to suppress the entire continent and realize all her plans.
But reality was—
Hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were far too rare.
Across the entire Douluo Continent, the known ones could be counted on one hand.
And every single one was extremely difficult to hunt.
"What a pity…"
Bibi Dong murmured, regret flickering through her eyes.
But at that moment—
[Dad Douluo]: Are they really that rare?
Lin Qingmo's message popped up, carrying a meaningful counter question.
[Dad Douluo]: You're talking about Douluo I's setting. By Douluo II, things changed. Ever heard of the Top Ten Fierce Beasts? Ever heard of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North? And how about sea soul beasts?
Three questions—like three massive stones dropped into a calm lake.
[Mother Tyrannosaurus]: Top Ten Fierce Beasts? Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North?
At Blue Tyrant Academy,
Liu Erlong frowned deeply, her face full of confusion.
"What are those?"
She had only heard of the powerful hundred-thousand-year soul beast king of the Star Dou Great Forest—the Titan Giant Ape.
Aside from that, she knew only the legend of the Sky Azure Bull Python.
These "Fierce Beasts"… what were they supposed to be?
She had lived for so many years and considered herself well-versed in soul beast knowledge.
Yet these terms were completely unheard of.
[Big-Chested Kitty]: I've never heard of them either…
Inside the inn, Zhu Zhuqing was equally puzzled.
The Star Luo Empire's soul beast compendium was comprehensive, yet it had never recorded anything called the "Top Ten Fierce Beasts."
[Dad Douluo]: Tsk tsk tsk, of course you don't know. If you haven't read Unrivaled Tang Sect, how could you? After all, those are settings from ten thousand years later.
[Little Witch]: Ah Qing, stop teasing us already!
Ning Rongrong stamped her foot anxiously, her pink skirt swaying.
[Little Witch]: Hurry up and explain what these are! This really feels like some huge revelation is coming!
She had fully entered an excited, gossip-loving mode, her eyes sparkling like stars.
The curiosity of everyone else in the chat group had been completely hooked as well.
All of them held their breath—
Waiting for Lin Qingmo's explanation.
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End of Chapter