After leaving the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Chen Yuan soon returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.
His return not only alerted Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong but also brought Chen Xin out of seclusion.
Inside the main hall of the sect's main peak, Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Yuan with a smile and said:
"Chen Yuan, welcome back. But I remember you mentioned last time that you'd return when you reached the 50th rank. Have you truly broken through to the 50th rank?"
Chen Yuan nodded and replied:
"Yes, precisely because I've reached the 50th rank, I've returned to ask my teacher to accompany me to the Star Dou Forest to hunt a suitable and powerful spirit beast for my fifth spirit ring."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong were all visibly shocked. At just thirteen years old, Chen Yuan had already reached the 50th rank.
Even Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, at the same age, might not have been able to match Chen Yuan's achievements.
But Chen Yuan was someone they had watched grow up. Seeing the younger generation excel brought joy to their elders. Ning Fengzhi, usually composed, couldn't help but laugh heartily:
"Good, good, good! Uncle Sword, it seems you'll have to make a trip. Your disciple needs an extraordinary spirit beast for his fifth spirit ring."
Chen Xin was also delighted for Chen Yuan and immediately nodded:
"No problem. My spirit power is just a step away from the 97th rank. I originally planned to break through via seclusion, but now I think a good fight might help me break through faster. The Seven Kill Sword needs an opponent to accelerate its transformation."
Ning Fengzhi was even more pleased. When Chen Xin and Chen Yuan returned, one would have broken through to the 97th rank, and the other would have become a Spirit King. It would be a double celebration.
Then, Ning Fengzhi smiled and said:
"With Uncle Sword accompanying you, this spirit hunt should be more than enough. When the time comes, Uncle Bone and I will also join you."
Ning Fengzhi was now an 84th-rank Spirit Douluo. With years of accumulated experience and the evolution of his martial soul after consuming an immortal herb, he had reached this level after absorbing his eighth spirit ring.
Moreover, his eighth spirit skill, Attack Transfer, could redirect any attack below the god level. Of course, the amount of spirit power consumed would vary depending on the strength of the attack.
As long as his spirit power wasn't exhausted, no one below the god level could harm him. With this unique spirit skill, Chen Xin and Gu Rong no longer needed to split their attention to protect him. With Ning Fengzhi's amplification, the two Super Douluos could unleash their full power, striking fear into their enemies.
And all of this was thanks to the immortal herbs Chen Yuan had brought back. For Ning Fengzhi, it was nothing short of a life-changing opportunity.
Chen Yuan's eyes flickered. Perhaps in the future, he would need their help. With Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong working together, hunting a 100,000-year spirit beast wouldn't be too difficult.
Then, he smiled and said:
"Thank you, Sect Master. My teacher and I will set off immediately."
Shortly after, two streaks of sword light shot into the sky from the main peak of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
After leaving the sect, Chen Yuan spotted Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan waiting on a hillside. He quickly descended, approaching them. As he got closer, he extended his hand to Dugu Yan and smiled at Dugu Bo:
"Grandpa, I'll take Yan Yan with me now."
Dugu Yan, seeing Chen Yuan's black hair flowing in the wind and the faint smile on his lips, couldn't help but feel mesmerized. She stepped forward, reaching out her hand in response. Chen Yuan took her hand, pulling her onto the flying sword and into his arms.
Then, the two of them ascended into the sky like a pair of immortal lovers, carefree and unrestrained.
But to Dugu Bo, it was a sight that made his eyes widen. His granddaughter was being taken away just like that. He opened his mouth, unsure of what to say, and could only shake his head before taking to the air.
He didn't chase after them, as Chen Xin was waiting nearby. Soon, the two of them were flying side by side in the sky.
When they had last met in the Sunset Forest, there had still been wariness and mutual caution between them. Who could have imagined that they could now meet so peacefully?
Thinking of the immortal herb he had consumed, which had come from Dugu Bo, Chen Xin initiated the conversation:
"Poison Douluo, it seems you're also taking your granddaughter to hunt for a spirit ring."
Dugu Bo nodded but then sighed helplessly:
"Yes, I'm taking my granddaughter to hunt for a spirit ring. By the way, Sword Douluo, you've truly taught an exceptional disciple. He's completely captivated my granddaughter, to the point where she's utterly infatuated."
Hearing this, Chen Xin didn't know how to respond. While he had indeed taught Chen Yuan swordsmanship, he had never taught him how to charm women. He let out an awkward chuckle and fell silent.
Dugu Bo felt both heartache and relief. It was a complex mix of emotions, but above all, he just wanted his granddaughter to be happy.
Meanwhile, ahead of them, Chen Yuan's black hair fluttered in the wind, his robes billowing as he held Dugu Yan's slender waist in his arms. The warmth of her body made him reluctant to let go.
Dugu Yan nestled in Chen Yuan's embrace, her eyes gently closed, equally reluctant to part.
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With their speed, they reached the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest before nightfall. However, even with the protection of two Titled Douluos, they didn't immediately enter the forest.
Instead, they stayed in a nearby town, had a meal, booked rooms, and rested for the night. The next morning, they set off into the forest.
Since they were hunting ten-thousand-year spirit beasts and had two Titled Douluos with them, they headed straight for the core of the forest.
After passing through the outer and middle regions, they reached the core of the forest, where ten-thousand-year spirit beasts were frequently seen.
As the largest, most diverse, and resource-rich spirit beast forest on the continent, the Star Dou Forest was home to an enormous number of spirit beasts.
At this point, even Chen Xin spoke solemnly.
"This is far enough. From here, we'll search the area. Try not to go too deep. This is the core of the forest, and there are many high-level spirit beasts above fifty thousand years. We must be cautious."
Dugu Bo also nodded.
"Indeed, high-level spirit beasts above fifty thousand years often possess special abilities. Both Sword Douluo and I need to be extra careful."
Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan, of course, had no objections. They began searching the area.
Human-Faced Demon Spiders, Mandala Snakes, Ironclad Rhinoceros, Flame Tigers… one powerful spirit beast after another, all above ten thousand years, with some even reaching thirty thousand or fifty thousand years.
This was why Sword Douluo and Poison Douluo were so cautious. Alone, they wouldn't fear these beasts and could escape if necessary. But with Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan in tow, they had to be extra careful.
Half a day passed quickly. Although they hadn't found a suitable spirit beast for Chen Yuan, they had found one for Dugu Yan—a Sky Centipede in the middle of a hunt.
The Sky Centipede was heavily armored, making it difficult for enemies to harm it once it wrapped around them. It then injected a terrifying neurotoxin to kill its prey and enjoy its meal.
The Sky Centipede they encountered was at least twelve thousand years old, more than sufficient for a fifth spirit ring. With the immortal herb she had consumed and her external spirit bone, Dugu Yan would have no trouble absorbing it.
(End of Chapter)
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