Chapter 68: Nether Demon Tiger
"My goodness, if this were ten thousand years ago, this kind of soul skill would definitely make someone an evil soul master!"
After hearing Anna's second soul skill, Davis couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth—this soul skill was too powerful!
> "But my second soul skill also has a downside,"
Anna explained. "The speed of absorbing soul power is fixed."
> "Unlike my first soul skill, the absorption speed won't increase as my strength grows."
> "Even so, Nana, your second soul skill is still very strong," Davis said. "If you encounter enemies in the future, they'll become stepping stones for your growth. With this second skill, you also have some direct combat power now."
Anna's first soul skill, Bloodthirsty Coil, leaned more toward support—only effective on plants or plant-type spirit beasts, and not very threatening to spirit masters.
This new skill perfectly compensated for her lack of offensive ability.
> "Alright, let's keep going. Now that you've reached level 30, Nana, we need to find another suitable spirit beast."
> "Okay!" Anna smiled, then stretched out her soft little hand and tugged on Davis's sleeve.
"Brother Weiss, how many years should the spirit beast for my third soul ring be?"
> "Around 4,000 years is best. If it's plant-type, we can stretch that to 4,500 years."
He then turned to his little wife, gently rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's fragrant hair, and smiled.
> "My little wife, you're the same. Try to absorb spirit rings that are at least 4,000 years old. Got it?"
> "Yes, Brother, I understand!"
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks instantly turned crimson like an apple. Her heart thumped wildly, overwhelmed by a shy happiness.
She slowly reached out, blushing, and took Davis's hand.
> Can I hold Brother Weiss's hand? Well, we're engaged now, so… why not?
Davis noticed her movement and tightly clasped her hand in return.
> Damn, why do I feel like such a scumbag? I just won over Sister Zhuyun, and now I'm sweet with Zhuqing…
> If this happened in my previous life, wouldn't I be cursed into oblivion?
But even so, Davis didn't let go of Zhuqing's little hand.
> Since I've transmigrated to the Douluo Continent—this world full of beauties—if I don't open a harem, wouldn't it be a waste of such a life?
Holding both girls' slender waists, Davis sighed inwardly.
> This is real life!
We're born to work hard—so that's what we call "living."
The three walked side-by-side like they were on a romantic stroll through the forest. After about two hours, a deafening tiger's roar echoed through the air!
> "Roar—!"
Davis's eyes lit up.
There was no doubt that only a soul beast with great power could dare roar in the Star Dou Great Forest. Weak ones wouldn't survive long making that kind of noise.
> "Weiss, let's check it out?" Zhu Zhuyun suggested.
"Maybe we'll find a soul beast suitable for me!"
> "Alright, let's take a look." Davis nodded and led everyone toward the source of the roar.
Soon, they saw three enormous tigers locked in fierce battle—one purple, two black.
The dark purple tiger had a ghastly face and sharp fangs. Blood dripped from its mouth, but it wasn't wounded—the blood belonged to the other two.
> "Is that… a Ghost Tiger?" Davis exclaimed.
Ghost Tigers were terrifying for their speed and attack power, notorious for their ferocity and ruthless nature. Any creature that intruded on their territory would face a life-or-death battle.
Their terrifying speed made them feared even by soul beasts of equal strength. They also possessed the innate ability Shadow Clone, which allowed them to split into multiple combat-capable clones.
In the original story, Zhu Zhuqing's fourth soul skill—Nether Shadow Clone— came from a 5,000-year-old Ghost Tiger.
But the one before them had likely cultivated for over 40,000 years, dwarfing the others.
> "Yes, that's a Ghost Tiger with 40,000 years of cultivation," Lin Qiuyang muttered, his gaze shifting to the two bloodied black tigers nearby.
> "And those two are Nether Demon Tigers—also agility-type spirit beasts. While they may not have the insane speed of the Ghost Tiger, their attack power far surpasses a Ghost Tiger of the same level.
> Normally, both Ghost Tigers and Nether Demon Tigers are solitary. They only pair up during mating season.
> These two are clearly a male and female pair. One is about 18,000 years old, and the other is nearly 4,500 years."
> "Nether Demon Tiger…" Zhu Zhuyun thought aloud, then added:
"I remember—absorbing its spirit ring may grant the exclusive skill of the Nether Spirit Cat: Nether Slash!"
> "Exactly!" Lin Qiuyang nodded.
"So these two are very suitable for the princesses. But the male tiger is 18,000 years old—that's 6,000 years beyond the limit of a fifth spirit ring. I'm not sure if Princess Zhuyun can handle it…"
> "Of course I can!" Zhu Zhuyun smiled confidently.
"I've taken both the Acacia Heartbroken Red and the Ninth-grade Qingling Pill. They've enhanced my talent and strengthened my mental power. I believe I can do it!"
Davis took her hand, eyes full of concern.
> "Zhuyun, are you sure? Don't push yourself."
He knew Zhu Zhuyun hadn't taken Wangchuan Dew, so her limit was uncertain.
> "Don't worry, Weiss. As your queen, I can't fall behind, can I?"
> "Alright. Then we'll take the two Nether Demon Tigers. Dean Lin, Uncle Li, I'll leave the Ghost Tiger to you."
> "As you command! Watch how I deal with it—with my Black Iron Sword!"
The Nether Demon Tigers were on the brink of death from the Ghost Tiger's onslaught. Lin Qiuyang summoned his sword. After consuming the Gengjin Fruit, his Black Iron Sword had become incredibly sharp, enhanced by Gengjin force, capable of slicing through iron like mud.
> "Evil beast, take my sword!"
"First Soul Skill: Sharp!"
The sword's sharpness increased by 20% as it flew like a dragon, piercing toward the Ghost Tiger!
Bang!
The cold Black Iron Sword embedded itself in the tiger's bloody maw, grinding against its razor-sharp fangs.
> "Roooaaar—!"
The Ghost Tiger howled in fury. Just when it was about to enjoy its prey, someone interrupted.
Swish!
Its claws, sharp as blades, flashed coldly and slashed straight for Lin Qiuyang's throat!
> "Third Soul Skill: Violent!"
> "Roaaaar!"
Li Hu let out a wild roar and met the claws with a thundering palm strike. The impact of spirit power colliding echoed like thunder across the forest!
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