Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 21 Wind Spirit Deer

Styx Death Scythe.

This is an extremely insidious and powerful soul skill, especially in prolonged battles or against opponents with strong regenerative abilities, where its effects are terrifying.

As we all know, most Beast Soul Masters possess powerful physical attributes and self-healing abilities that far surpass those of other Soul Masters. Xia Die's Soul Skill is a natural counter to Beast Soul Masters.

"Unpurifiable... what a domineering ability."

Fei Yan looked at the insignificant yet significant wound on her finger and sighed sincerely.

Her gaze toward Xia Die became even more complicated.

This newly crowned Death Saintess's potential and danger have repeatedly challenged her understanding.

Their Holy Spirit Cult may have truly found a "monster" larva capable of overturning everything.

Fei Yan looked at the tiny, stubbornly refusing-to-heal bloodstain on her fingertip, a hint of doubt flashing in her scarlet eyes.

Although she is not a scholar who specializes in the study of martial spirit theory, she still has basic common sense.

The Demon Banshee is a soul beast with both death attributes and mental attacks. Logically, absorbing its soul ring should result in soul skills that are more inclined towards mental impact, soul wailing, or death curses.

But Xia Die's Styx Death Scythe, although its effects are bizarre and powerful, is a real weapon manifestation and conceptual trauma, which is completely different from the abilities of the Howling Banshee, and there is almost no connection between them.

"Strange... the characteristics of this soul skill and the soul beast don't seem to match quite well..."

She muttered something under her breath.

Xia Die felt a slight unease, but her expression remained calm.

She naturally knew the reason—her Death Ruler Martial Soul was of too high a rank. The Soul Ring was merely a catalyst and energy source, and the final Soul Skill was entirely determined by the Martial Soul itself, having little to do with the type of Soul Beast.

But she couldn't explain it.

Fortunately, Fei Yan wasn't one to dwell on things; she just felt something was off and didn't investigate further.

After all, the Douluo Continent is full of wonders. Although it is rare for a martial soul to mutate or for a special inheritance to cause a soul skill to be incompatible with a soul beast, it is not without precedent.

She shook her hand, temporarily putting the minor wound out of her mind, figuring that the deathly power would dissipate naturally after a while.

"Never mind, as long as the soul skill is powerful and practical, that's fine. Little Saintess, congratulations on successfully passing the Supreme Master's test."

A smile returned to Scarlet Nightmare's face.

"We should head back now. The Supreme Master must be getting impatient. Besides... there's a reward for passing the test."

She gave Xia Die a meaningful look, then turned and led her away from the secluded valley, heading back towards the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult.

As Xia Die followed behind Fei Yan, a slight ripple stirred within her heart.

The rewards... With the vast wealth and resources accumulated by the Holy Spirit Sect over the years, as long as it's not a rare and precious treasure like the Immortal Herb, other top-tier natural treasures are probably readily available.

Ye Xishui would spare no expense in terms of resources in order to nurture this monster.

This will undoubtedly greatly accelerate her cultivation speed.

It is foreseeable that for a long time to come, her cultivation level will surpass that of the original Yin Chen.

There's nothing we can do about it; it's a gap caused by resources and infrastructure.

……

Meanwhile, far away on the other side of the Star Dou Great Forest, Yin Chen felt a complex mix of emotions. He was pleased with Xia Die's success, but more than that, he felt an overwhelming sense of envy. "The first spirit ring in a millennium..."

He sighed softly to himself.

Xia Die's body had an incredibly strong innate foundation, which even his body, strengthened by the awakening of his martial soul, could not match.

He could only absorb the hundred-year soul ring step by step, and could not perform such an astonishing absorption of a higher level.

Moreover, Xia Die is part of the Holy Spirit Cult and has Ye Xishui as her powerful backer, so she has access to almost top-tier resources and can have whatever she wants.

On the other hand, although Xu Jiujiu is the Star Luo Princess with a prestigious status and abundant resources, the Star Luo royal family has more rules and considerations. They cannot afford to be like Ye Xishui, who spared no expense to cultivate a monster.

Moreover, the princess beside me is exceptionally intelligent and not so easily fooled.

To obtain the best resources from her, one must continuously demonstrate corresponding value and potential, which requires more effort and shrewdness.

"Alas, souls may be the same, but fates are different..."

Yin Chen shook his head inwardly, suppressing his envy.

One must take things one step at a time. What he needs to do now is seize the opportunity before him.

As if sensing his momentary lapse in concentration and his complicated gaze, Xu Jiujiu, who was ahead of him, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings while enthusiastically introducing him to the information of a soul beast named the Flashing Silver Fox that had just passed by, suddenly turned around and looked at him with a hint of inquiry in her amethyst-like eyes.

Yin Chen immediately composed himself, and a smile that belonged to a six-year-old child naturally appeared on his face as he met her gaze.

"What's wrong, Yin Chen? Are you tired? Or are you interested in that light fox?"

After a long while, he asked in a gentle tone.

"No, Your Highness, I was just listening attentively to what you were saying."

Yin Chen answered obediently, his eyes clear.

"Your Highness knows so much."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu smiled with delight and continued her work of popularizing soul beasts, her goodwill towards Yin Chen growing even stronger.

This child is not only exceptionally talented and calm, but also so studious and diligent; the more you look at him, the more you like him.

Yin Chen maintained his smile, his gaze returning to the deep forest.

The three of them carefully ventured into the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest mixed zone. The trees here were taller and thicker, the light was dimmer, and the aura of soul beasts in the air was noticeably stronger.

Nebula Douluo Manyi's spiritual perception spread out like an invisible spider web, avoiding unnecessary trouble while searching for a suitable target.

After walking for about an hour, at the edge of a forest clearing where a large number of luminous ferns were growing, Manyi suddenly stopped and whispered, "Found it."

Xu Jiujiu and Yin Chen followed her gaze and saw an elegant soul beast in the center of the open space, munching on glowing moss.

It resembles a deer, its entire body covered in bluish-green scales. The antlers on its head are not solid, but are composed of highly condensed, constantly flowing pale blue wind elements, exuding a sharp aura.

Its four hooves tread on the ground, and tiny whirlwinds are faintly generated.

"It's a Wind Spirit Deer."

Xu Jiujiu's eyes suddenly lit up with surprise, and her voice was filled with excitement.

"Yin Chen, you're really lucky. This is one of the top bloodlines among wind-attribute soul beasts. It's extremely fast and its attack power is not weak. The energy contained in its soul ring is extremely pure. Judging from its size and the solidity of the wind element in its antlers, it should be around five hundred years old."

(End of this chapter)