At this moment, Yunxiao and Qian Renxue strolled leisurely toward the Mixed Circle region.
Although they encountered some reckless soul beasts along the way, Yunxiao naturally scared them off with his Titled Douluo aura. If they came across particularly stubborn ones, he simply sent them away with a Space Banishment.
Of course, the reason Yunxiao dared to act so boldly in the Star Dou Great Forest was simple: as long as the Silver Dragon King remained dormant in the Land of Great Evil, he was practically invincible here. Moreover, their destination this time was only the Mixed Circle region—they weren't heading to the Core Circle or the Land of Great Evil.
Even if they did venture into the Core Circle, Yunxiao wouldn't fear the Titan Giant Ape or the Sky Blue Bull Python in the slightest. After all, not long ago, he had effortlessly defeated the Ice Emperor, who possessed over 300,000 years of cultivation. These two beasts, with less than 200,000 years of cultivation, were nothing to him. The only thing that concerned him was accidentally disturbing the Silver Dragon King and awakening her.
Three hours later, Yunxiao and Qian Renxue arrived at their destination. Although they had encountered obstacles along the way, it hadn't affected their mood or speed. It was worth mentioning just how vast the Star Dou Great Forest was—it had taken them several hours just to travel from the inner regions to the Mixed Circle.
Spotting the 60,000-year Light Bear King not far away, Qian Renxue spoke up calmly, "Yunxiao, I'd like to test my skills against this soul beast first. If anything unexpected happens, you can step in."
After saying this, she immediately summoned her Six-Winged Angel Spirit. Seeing Qian Renxue enter her Spirit Avatar state, Yunxiao nodded slightly and replied, "Alright, Xiao Xue, be careful."
A mere 60,000-year Light Bear King was nothing in his eyes. With him keeping watch, Qian Renxue wouldn't be in any real danger.
"Got it. I'll be back soon."
"Six-Winged Angel, Fifth Soul Skill—Angel Holy Sword!"
With Yunxiao's approval, Qian Renxue unleashed her fifth soul skill. The Angel Holy Sword was quite an interesting ability. Regardless of whether one possessed a Six-Winged, Four-Winged, or even Two-Winged Angel Spirit, the fifth soul skill was always the Angel Holy Sword. It could be said that this skill was the signature soul technique of the Angel Clan.
"ROAR—!"
A furious roar marked the beginning of the battle. Of course, the combatants were none other than Qian Renxue and the Light Bear King. Although this Light Bear King couldn't speak human language, its intelligence was far from low.
Just as Qian Renxue had mentioned earlier, this Light Bear King's attributes were exceptionally compatible with hers. At the same time, Qian Renxue herself possessed the sacred, radiant, and scorching attributes.
This Light Bear King naturally coveted devouring Qian Renxue as well.
It could sense that this human before it possessed extremely powerful and pure light attributes.
If it could devour this human, its cultivation would experience a terrifyingly massive boost.
A mere six-ringed Soul Emperor—this was simply a gift delivered right to its doorstep.
With its sixty-thousand-year cultivation, dealing with this human should be an effortless matter.
"Heh, it seems Xiao Xue's combat experience is quite impressive."
Although Qian Renxue had long disguised herself as Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," there was no denying she had put in considerable effort in honing her combat skills.
After all, a sixty-thousand-year Light Bear King corresponded to the strength of an eight-ringed Soul Douluo among humans.
Of course, strength was one thing.
As a purely offensive-type Soul Beast, it was slow in movement, sluggish in reaction, incapable of flight, and had mediocre defensive capabilities.
These were all the shortcomings of this Light Bear King.
What did it matter if the bear's cultivation was higher?
If its attacks couldn't land on Qian Renxue, everything was in vain.
"It seems she's taken my teachings over these years to heart."
Seeing Qian Renxue's fighting style, Yunxiao nodded in satisfaction.
Regarding the turn-based combat system of Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent, Yunxiao had complained to Qian Renxue countless times.
After unleashing their Soul Skills, both sides would take turns attacking—you hit me once, then I hit you back.
Really?
Were they playing house here?
"From the looks of it, as long as Xiao Xue doesn't make any mistakes, hunting this sixty-thousand-year Light Bear King is just a matter of time."
Having assessed the likely outcome of the battle, Yunxiao's previously furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
The worry in his eyes melted into a trace of relief.
With only seventy levels of Soul Power, Qian Renxue could hunt a Light Bear King equivalent to a Soul Douluo—this achievement was proof enough of the effort and dedication she had poured into her training.
"Hmm, it seems I need to work even harder."
"If I become a Deity and gain invincible strength in this world, Xiao Xue won't have to endure such hardships anymore."
Having silently made this resolution, Yunxiao looked forward to the evolution of the Elf Small World into a full-fledged Small World.
By then, he would not only possess his own Small World but also have thousands of elf clansmen as the foundation of his faction.
Moreover, when that time came, his own strength would also undergo a tremendous boost.
Time passed swiftly, and soon, half an hour later.
Spotting a fatal opening in the Light Bear King's defenses, Qian Renxue didn't hesitate in the slightest.
Seizing the opportunity, she flashed behind the bear in an instant.
With her Angel Holy Sword wreathed in sacred flames, she drove it straight through the beast's heart.
—Thud—
At that moment, the sound of a blade piercing flesh rang out.
The Light Bear King's massive body stiffened abruptly, the powerful Soul Power flowing across its surface flickering like the dying embers of a fire.
Qian Renxue's Angel Holy Sword, infused with sacred flames, erupted in a blinding white light the moment it pierced the bear's heart. The flames surged wildly along its blood vessels, scorching the churning Soul Power within its body with a sizzling crackle.
"Groan—"
Soon, with the final whimper of the Light Bear King, its massive body collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash.
However, just as Yunxiao was about to praise Qian Renxue, he suddenly sensed the aura of a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast rapidly approaching their location.
"Hmm? This direction leads to the Core Circle of the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"And that hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast... could it be...?"
In just an instant, Yunxiao knew exactly which "beast" was heading their way.