"Forget it, withdraw the troops. Let's go back and report to His Majesty first!" A vice-commander nearby quickly pulled the leader.
Spirit Hall was the highest-level branch hall, and even an Empire could not casually surround it with an army, because this could escalate to the point where the Empire was declaring war on Spirit Hall.
"Alright, alright! Spirit Hall!"
"Withdraw!"
The Star Luo Royal Knights withdrew in such a frustrated manner, immediately informing the Star Luo Emperor of the Platinum Bishop's response from Spirit Hall.
Upon learning that Spirit Hall was determined to take Zhu Zhuqing away, Dai Mubai felt a chill in his heart. He knew that the Star Luo Emperor most likely wouldn't send anyone to the Supreme Pontiff Palace to demand her from Qian Daoliu.
As expected, the Star Luo Emperor ultimately gave up on the matter.
"Don't leave me, Zhuqing!!"
Dai Mubai was completely despairing, his face filled with dejection, pain, frustration, regret, and sorrowful cries.
And his fate was that after Dai Weisi successfully competed for the imperial heir position, Dai Mubai would either be killed or imprisoned.
On the other side, Zhu Zhuqing had already begun her new life, continuing on her journey with Lin Yu and the others.
No longer bound by her engagement and having gained freedom, Zhu Zhuqing's mood was noticeably much brighter.
When interacting and chatting with Qian Renxue and Dugu Yan, she often showed genuine smiles.
Her life would begin to change from this moment on.
In the carriage, Zhu Zhuqing asked, "Um, where are we going now?"
"Star Dou Great Forest."
Lin Yu was currently at level 39, on the verge of breaking through to level 40.
Dugu Yan was at level 29, also on the verge of breaking through to level 30, so they decided to head directly to the Star Dou Great Forest. By the time they arrived, Lin Yu and Dugu Yan would have both broken through.
Lin Yu said, "After Yan Yan and I obtain our spirit rings, we will directly enter Heaven DouEmpire territory to continue our journey. Zhu Zhuqing, you can temporarily travel with us across the continent during this time."
"Once our mission for this outdoor training is complete, we will take you to Spirit City. From now on, you will remain in the Supreme Pontiff Palace as a core disciple of Spirit Hall to cultivate."
"Mm-hmm! I understand." Zhu Zhuqing nodded heavily, also looking forward to the upcoming journey with Lin Yu and the others through Heaven Dou.
Because she had never truly been outside in her life until now.
What was originally a journey for three people now became Lin Yu, Qian Renxue, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing, four people, with Lin Shuai serving as the coachman.
For the next period, they continued at their previous pace, stopping and going, for about a month.
Lin Yu and the other three finally arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.
And in this month, Lin Yu and Dugu Yan had also successfully broken through to the level where they could absorb spirit rings.
At this moment, the carriage was parked at a resting point near the Star Dou Great Forest. Lin Shuai said, "Young Clan Leader, Young Master, we have arrived."
"Mm, after you store the carriage, let's go in together."
"Alright!"
A moment later, Lin Yu and the five of them stepped into the Star Dou Great Forest.
Qian Renxue asked, "Lin Yu, this time, how many tens of thousands of years do you plan to absorb for your fourth spirit ring? Do you want to call out the Elder who is secretly protecting us for help?"
They knew that Dugu Bo was definitely protecting them in secret, and perhaps Qian Daoliu had also dispatched a Titled Douluo.
Lin Yu's third spirit ring was already fifteen thousand years old, and the target for this fourth spirit ring would only have a higher cultivation. Qian Renxue was worried that they, as juniors, wouldn't be able to handle it.
Lin Yu thought for a moment and said, "For this outdoor training, we should rely on ourselves as much as possible. If we really can't solve it, then we'll call them out for help. My fourth spirit ring won't exceed fifty thousand years; around forty thousand years would be good enough."
"For a Spirit Beast just over forty thousand years old, as long as its bloodline isn't too strong, we two can still kill it by working together."
"Okay, then we'll hunt it ourselves. This is also a challenge for us to hone ourselves." Qian Renxue nodded.
"A forty-thousand-year spirit ring for your fourth one, Lin Yu, you truly are a monster…" Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but exclaim.
"Hehe, alright, let's go."
Lin Yu smiled and led the way.
"Let's first resolve Yan Yan's third spirit ring. Yan Yan ate the Thousand Year Whale Gel before, so absorbing a three-thousand-year spirit ring won't be a problem for you. We'll find one over three thousand years for you."
"Mm-hmm, I'll listen to Lin Yu." Dugu Yan smiled slightly.
The five of them went deeper, heading towards the inner area while searching for Dugu Yan's target.
About four hours later, Lin Yu and the five of them ventured into a habitat of spider-type Spirit Beasts.
Spider-type Spirit Beasts were not highly intelligent, and aside from hunting to fill their stomachs, they wouldn't casually kill other living beings.
But in this forest.
In addition to the spider-type Spirit Beast's characteristic spider webs, there were also a large number of Spirit Beast bones and remains, with much dried blood nearby, and a faint smell of blood in the air.
"There are a large number of Spirit Beast bones and remains here, indicating that the spider-type Spirit Beasts inhabiting this place are extremely bloodthirsty."
"Among spider-type Spirit Beasts, the one that loves to kill is the Man Faced Demon Spider. Everyone, be careful, this is very likely the habitat of the Man Faced Demon Spider. Once we encounter them, they will definitely attack us." Qian Renxue reminded them.
The five immediately switched positions, with Lin Yu and Qian Renxue leading the way.
Lin Shuai brought up the rear.
Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan stood in the middle. They intended to pass directly through this forest.
As expected, they hadn't walked long.
A terrifying roar came from the forest!
A strange large spider with a diameter of nearly two meters appeared in front. Its eight spider legs were over three meters long, its body was covered in black carapace, and its lower abdomen had some white patterns. These white patterns formed a ferocious human face.
It looked extremely evil and terrifying!
"It really is a Man Faced Demon Spider!"
"Tear Ah~!"
After the Man Faced Demon Spider discovered Lin Yu and the others, it immediately exuded a strong killing intent, then crawled furiously towards them.
Survival of the fittest, powerful carnivorous Spirit Beasts hunting other weaker Spirit Beasts to fill their stomachs, this was the norm in the Spirit BeastWorld.
But the Man Faced Demon Spider, this type of Spirit Beast, had an excessively strong killing nature. They would kill other living beings at will for the sake of killing, and were known as evil killers.
Whether for humans or for Spirit Beasts, the Man Faced Demon Spider was a pest that disrupted the ecosystem. Therefore, when encountering a Man Faced Demon Spider, many powerful Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts would take action to kill it, to prevent them from wantonly slaughtering other Spirit Beasts.
"Seeking death!"
Qian Renxue immediately released her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul without hesitation, intending to kill it.
But Lin Yu stopped Qian Renxue immediately: "Xue'er Jie! Wait!"
"A two-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider, could it be that one…"
Lin Yu quickly pondered.
In the original work, when Tang San acquired his third spirit ring, he hunted a two-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider, thus unexpectedly obtaining an external Spirit Bone called the Eight Spider Lances!
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