Chapter 11 Death Valley
Twenty days later.
Inside Death Valley.
Beside a dried-up stream.
The air was thick with the stench of blood. A large, jet-black bird lay sprawled on the cracked ground.
In the sunlight, its feathers faintly reflected iridescent colors.
Before it, Colin sat cross-legged, a black spirit ring shimmering faintly.
Yue Guan and the others were on guard nearby.
At this moment, looking at the slightly strained Colin before him, Dugu Xin asked nervously,
"Your Highness, this Starry Sky Sparrow should be around 25,000 years old.
This exceeds the limit that a Soul Emperor can absorb. Is Bishop Colin really alright?"
"Ah Xin, don't worry.
According to past theories, the limit for a Soul Emperor to absorb a spirit ring is 20,000 years.
This Starry Sky Sparrow's age is only slightly beyond that limit."
As he spoke, Qin Ming pointed to Colin, whose expression was gradually easing.
"Look, Bishop Colleen has passed the most difficult stage; all that's left is patience and perseverance."
Seeing that Dugu Xin still seemed a little confused, Qin Ming continued to explain.
"More than half a year ago, Bishop Colleen learned from me about the importance of physical strength, and he began training on his own then.
I also gave him the whale glue that I had previously purchased to enhance physical strength.
Now, with the help of the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma, Bishop Colleen's physical strength is not low.
I just don't know what kind of soul skill this soul ring will bring him."
Looking at the silver-white scepter in front of Colleen, Qin Ming was also somewhat expectant.
Colleen is a support-type soul master, and his martial soul, the Moon Shadow Staff, is also of good quality.
Unlike most other support-type soul masters, Colleen chooses to specialize in one aspect.
When choosing soul skills, Colleen prioritizes speed-type soul beasts.
This meant that four out of the five spirit rings Corin had previously acquired could provide speed boosts in their spirit skills.
Only the third spirit ring's spirit skill had a slight deviation, boosting attack power instead.
In previous battles, Yue Guan and the others had been full of praise for the speed boosts provided by Corin.
The Starry Sky Sparrow, which Corin had hunted specifically for him, was also a speed-type spirit beast.
Qin Ming was very curious now, wondering if Corin's sixth spirit skill would indeed be a speed-boosting spirit skill as Corin wished...
Several hours later.
The sun set, and Death Valley began to grow increasingly cold.
Buzz—
accompanied by an invisible fluctuation, Corin awoke from his meditation.
The black spirit ring then disappeared into Corin's body.
Seeing this, Qin Ming and the others gathered around Corin.
"How is Bishop Corin feeling?"
"Your Highness, I have broken through to the Spirit Emperor level.
This sixth spirit skill, as expected, is exactly the speed-boosting spirit skill I needed..."
After receiving Corin's reply, Qin Ming said with a smile.
"Congratulations, Bishop Corin."
At this moment, Yue Guan and the others also came over.
After briefly congratulating Colleen, Yue Guan immediately called out,
"Bishop Colleen, quick!
Let me test the effect of your sixth soul skill."
Hearing this, Colleen smiled and nodded.
Holding the Moon Shadow Staff, Colleen lightly tapped Yue Guan.
A stream of light flashed and entered Yue Guan's body.
After briefly assessing his condition, Yue Guan lightly stepped forward.
In an instant, Yue Guan's figure vanished from his original spot, appearing dozens of meters away in mid-air.
"Bishop Colleen, your soul skill isn't...
um?"
Sensing something was wrong, Yue Guan stopped speaking, instinctively raising his soul power to create a simple protective barrier around himself.
Accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, a ball of fire struck him.
Bang— The flames engulfed Yue Guan…
Seeing this, Qin Ming dared not be negligent. He immediately activated his Martial Soul and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
"Your Highness, there's no need to worry. That
's just a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. It can't harm Yue Guan."
With that, Gui Mei pointed to a spot not far away.
Qin Ming and the others looked in the direction Gui Mei was pointing.
A leopard, entirely crimson but with a pure white tail, appeared before them.
After a brief examination, Ke Lin made a judgment.
"Judging from its basic characteristics, this should be a Flame Cloud Leopard with a cultivation level approaching forty thousand years.
It was most likely attracted by the blood scent of the Starry Sky Sparrow."
Hearing Ke Lin's words, Qin Ming also realized the problem.
Just as Qin Ming was pondering, Yue Guan, amidst the flames, roared
, "You old bastard!"
As soon as Yue Guan finished speaking, countless golden petals fell from the sky, almost instantly enveloping the Flame Cloud Leopard.
A shrill scream emanated from the Flame Cloud Leopard.
Its once magnificent fur was gone, replaced by countless bloody wounds.
With a cold snort, Yue Guan appeared atop the Flame Cloud Leopard, golden soul power flowing towards it.
In a short while, Yue Guan returned, carrying the Flame Cloud Leopard, and landed before Qin Ming.
"Your Highness, what do you think of this fire-attribute soul beast?"
Qin Ming asked, turning to Corinne beside him.
"Bishop Corinne, what do you think?" "
The bloodline quality is alright, but its age is too low!
Your Highness, absorbing this soul beast is a waste of your talent."
Qin Ming nodded.
"Understood."
He then looked at Yue Guan.
"Elder Yue Guan, you can handle this Flame Cloud Leopard as you see fit."
After all, it was Yue Guan's spoils of war, and the Flame Cloud Leopard had previously ambushed him.
Therefore, Qin Ming didn't suggest that Yue Guan release the Flame Cloud Leopard to protect soul beast resources.
Knowing that Qin Ming didn't need the soul beast, Yue Guan nodded.
He waved his hand, and countless golden petals transformed into a long, golden whip with sharp spikes.
After lashing the Flame Cloud Leopard several times, Yue Guan released his suppression of its soul power.
As soon as he released the suppression, the Flame Cloud Leopard whimpered and fled into the distance…
Watching the Flame Cloud Leopard's retreating figure, Yue Guan shook his head.
Then, he turned to Qin Ming and said,
"Your Highness, there aren't many fire-attribute soul beasts in Death Valley.
That leopard was very likely the highest-level fire-attribute soul beast.
If we can't find a suitable soul beast in Death Valley, we can go to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The soul beast resources there are much richer."
"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry."
As he spoke, Qin Ming looked up at the setting sun gradually disappearing in the distance.
"It's getting late, let's rest here for now."
Hearing this, Yue Guan sized up Qin Ming a few times.
Noticing that Qin Ming seemed genuinely unconcerned, Yue Guan tentatively said,
"Your Highness, the upcoming hunt for 100,000-year-old soul beasts is far too dangerous.
Perhaps we could wait until tomorrow morning.
Old Gui and I will escort you, Bishop Kelin, and Dugu Xin out of Death Valley.
Old Gui and I will handle the soul hunting for Elder Dugu Bo.
I will also reserve the 10,000-year-old Purple Winged Spider King that Dugu Xin requires in advance..."
(End of Chapter)
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