The Flower Spirit Soul Master reacted quickly, still using her soul skills to defend herself in time.
Ding Quan felt a pang of regret when he saw her respond. He had been lying down, which limited his ability to swing his Longyuan Sword with enough force.Still, she couldn't escape unscathed.
A scream of pain erupted from the woman's mouth. The Longyuan Sword missed her retreating neck but severed her outstretched hand.Ding Quan stood silently, staring at the broken arm on the ground.He knew the fantasy world was a jungle where only the strong survived, but he hadn't expected it to hit him so suddenly.
There had been no warning. He had only guessed she might have a storage soul guide, and that was enough for her to attack him.This place was barren, with few decent accommodations.
Ding Quan had only stayed at the post house on the caravan's recommendation.He had anticipated the possibility of killing, but not this soon, and he hadn't held back.A sword is a weapon meant to kill.As if sensing Ding Quan's thoughts, the ink-like sheen on the Longyuan Sword began to fade.
A bright yellow soul ring appeared around him, and he thrust the sword toward his chest again.Stop!A burly man, instantly possessed by his bear martial soul, charged forward and swung a heavy fist at Ding Quan.The force of the incoming blow was overwhelming, and Ding Quan couldn't resist it head-on. Abandoning his pursuit of the woman, he focused his mind. The Longyuan Sword's edge gleamed sharply.
He swept the sword toward the man's fist.The man sensed the sword's edge and conjured a shield over his fist. The Longyuan Sword struck it but failed to break through immediately.Ding Quan felt a tremendous force reverberate through the sword, forcing him to step back while channeling more power into the blade.Thanks to the thousand-year-old whale glue he had absorbed, Ding Quan, though young, stood over one and a half meters tall, his body developing rapidly. The sword sheath's enhancement made his physical strength formidable.The shield on the man's fist shattered, and the bear-like man's expression shifted. He didn't press forward.Seeing Ding Quan retreat, the man rushed to support the injured Flower Soul Master.He eyed the yellow soul ring at Ding Quan's feet with a grave expression. Had he underestimated his opponent?
Noticing the two soul rings on the man—one white, one yellow, with the white ring dimming—Ding Quan frowned. This wouldn't be easy.His attack had only broken the shield from the man's first soul skill, a mere ten-year skill.It seemed that as a soul master's level increased, their soul skills grew stronger with their soul power.In the Great Fighting Soul Arena, Ding Quan had faced century-old defensive skills from first-ring soul masters. Those couldn't withstand a single strike infused with his mental power.Judging by their appearances, the two weren't old.The man wasn't tall, but his muscles bulged, giving him a sturdy, honest look.
His bear martial soul reinforced that impression.But Ding Quan knew better than to judge by appearances.The Flower Soul Master, around thirty, was beautiful when not consumed by rage.This was typical. Most soul masters, unless their martial souls were bizarre, weren't unattractive.The commotion from the woman's scream woke others at the post house.
Seeing the soul ring in Ding Quan's room, many chose to flee rather than watch.A soul master battle was dangerous for ordinary people.Old Bear, kill him! the woman snarled, blood still gushing from her severed arm despite her efforts to staunch it with soul power.I know! the bear soul master replied.Seeing that Ding Quan had only one soul ring yet could break his first soul skill, the man's expression turned fierce.Having offended someone like this, he couldn't let him escape, no matter his background.But before he could act, a flash of sword light appeared.Ding Quan didn't give them a moment to recover.
He lunged again, targeting the injured woman.The bear soul master didn't hesitate. His yellow soul ring flared.Second soul skill—Diamond Palm!His palms transformed into massive bear paws and slammed toward the Longyuan Sword.With a thought, Ding Quan infused the sword with a sharp edge, meeting the bear paws head-on.A tremendous force surged through the sword.
The cramped space hindered his movements.Using the force to retreat, he leaped through the window to the outside.He assessed his strength. He couldn't match a great soul master with an active soul skill in raw power.
Ding Quan's soul power perception was sharp. This bear soul master was a low-level great soul master, common in the fighting soul arena.Strength wasn't Ding Quan's forte. His mind shifted, and the ink on the Longyuan Sword dissipated.
The opponent's soul skill hadn't injured him, so he decided to kill them next.Since they had attacked him, there was no need to hesitate. At worst, he'd kill them and leave.
With the whale glue boosting his toughness, the sword sheath's enhancement, and his first soul skill's damage reduction, the attack had only pushed him back a few steps.The Flower Soul Master was in worse shape. Her severed arm could prove fatal without timely treatment.They couldn't afford to delay.If his earlier strike had been faster, Ding Quan was confident he could have beheaded her.Prepared for killing, he felt no discomfort—only excitement.
With a sharp weapon in hand, killing intent surged. Ding Quan's gaze turned dangerous as he eyed the two.Kill him together! they shouted, leaping out the window after him.The woman, clutching her wound with her remaining hand, glared at Ding Quan as her white soul ring flashed.
Ding Quan felt a brief mental haze but snapped out of it instantly.A rare mental attack skill, but useless against someone with strong mental power.The bear soul master swung another palm, both smirking, confident in their combined attack.Ding Quan grinned, his mental power surging.Having learned that mental will could influence martial souls, he had trained his mind relentlessly. Though he wasn't sure how to strengthen it, his precise control meant his mental power was formidable.His mental force shattered the woman's skill.
The Longyuan Sword's black sheen faded, revealing bright silver.The woman's face paled, and she collapsed with a scream.The bear soul master's paw met the sword's sharp tip.A sword's primary attack is a thrust, and Ding Quan poured all his strength into it.The bear paw shattered, the soul skill broken.
The sword pierced the man's palm.Roaring in pain, the bear soul master retreated, staring at the hole in his hand and then at Ding Quan warily. This martial soul was terrifyingly strong.As he charged again, he threw a package from his pocket at Ding Quan.Ding Quan dodged, and the object exploded into a cloud of smoke upon hitting the ground.Had they escaped?Ding Quan didn't pursue but returned to the room.The severed arm was gone—likely taken by the woman.
A healing soul master could probably reattach it.Sneering, Ding Quan left the post house.That was intense! A one-ring soul master chased off two great soul masters! The fight had lasted barely a minute. As the combatants left, people emerged from their rooms.Those two are done for!They're from Yahang, aren't they? They've got several great soul masters behind them.Yahang deserves it.Yahang only has great soul masters. This guy's too strong—probably from a big family. Yahang's in trouble.I heard the city lord backs Yahang.Ding Quan overheard the chatter as he vanished over the rooftop.
Only great soul masters? He calmed his restless soul power. It was his first time killing.He felt nothing, though the Longyuan Sword's golden attribute seemed to amplify his murderous intent.Following the blood trail, he touched his storage soul guide.This city was small, far smaller than Binhai City, with only one junior soul master academy, akin to Notting City.In such a place, a few great soul masters could dominate.
Ding Quan's expensive clothes likely sparked their greed.The woman, drawn by his appearance, had seen him as prey—not just for his wealth.Now, the roles were reversed.Her severe injury left a clear blood trail.Outside the city, Ding Quan followed the blood. They were fleeing.He pursued, a composite bow appearing in his hand, an arrow at the ready.
Dealing with a great soul master was tough, but not with this bow.In the dense forest, the bear soul master carried the woman, blood dripping from her clothes onto the leaves. She had temporarily stopped the bleeding with soul power, but her pale face betrayed the toll of her injury and mental backlash.
The bear soul master, though not gravely injured, was anxious. He'd never seen such a powerful soul master.With such strength and a potent martial soul, Ding Quan likely had a powerful force behind him.Ordinary soul masters didn't have that kind of power. Their soul skills had been ineffective.Glancing back, he wondered if a one-ring soul master would dare pursue.Old Bear, we need to move, the woman said weakly.I know, but your injury?
He nodded, quickening his pace.Just patch it up later. That guy's not simple. We can't stay here.I've got a bad feeling, the bear soul master said, looking back but finding nothing.Let's head straight to headquarters. He's strong, but we're not pushovers.You're probably overthinking, he said, sniffing the air and relaxing.Ding Quan, cloaked in soul power, released the bowstring.
Noticing their conversation and change in direction, he followed as they ventured deeper into the forest.Was this an important location?Half an hour later, Ding Quan spotted a valley with a river and a manor nearby.He watched them enter, then scaled the cliff as if it were flat ground.Inside the manor, he saw simple rooms holding many imprisoned children.
Human trafficking. If he hadn't been strong, he might have been one of them.Though Douluo Continent opposed slavery, it was common. Auction house servants were openly traded.Most prisoners were children and women, all attractive.Screams echoed from some rooms. Ding Quan sighed and moved toward the innermost room, sensing soul power fluctuations.Several great soul masters and one-ring soul masters, likely from Yahang, were present.Ding Quan concealed his soul power and approached a window.Inside, six people gathered, including the two he'd fought.
The bear soul master opened a secret room, retrieving medicinal materials.Boxes lined the room, one open with gold soul coins spilling out.A female great soul master, a healer, was tending to the Flower Soul Master's arm.The others' soul power matched the bear soul master's—low-level great soul masters.
The Flower Soul Master had the highest soul power, her skills ideal for abductions.With four more great soul masters, Ding Quan faced a challenge.He decided to eliminate those who had attacked him. Many of their victims were likely kidnapped.
In the secret room's corner, he glimpsed something intriguing.The woman's arm was reattached in under half an hour, though it wasn't fully functional.Ding Quan marveled at the healing soul master's ability to mend such an injury so quickly.As he planned his move, a commotion arose.
An arrogant man dressed as a servant entered.Was this someone from the city lord's faction?Butler, I didn't expect you in person, the Flower Soul Master said, greeting him despite her displeasure.Her soul power and unique skills gave her status here.Heard you failed? Against a one-ring soul master? the butler said mockingly.Yes, why are you here? she asked.No idea where that kid's from. My lord wants those two taken away first.But, my lord, they haven't—
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