Chapter 99: Legend of the Black Dragon

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Zeng Yi and Yan Que walked towards the entrance of the Soul Hunting Forest, but were stopped by armed soldiers.

"Please show your credentials!" A soldier said sternly.

The Soul Hunting Forest is not a place anyone can enter freely. They must have credentials, which serve as proof of entry, in order to obtain soul rings from the forest.

Of course, obtaining credentials is not difficult. As long as they have undergone identity verification at the Martial Soul Hall or have been guaranteed by three nobles, they can obtain the hunting credential. With money, it is easy to obtain these procedures. Alternatively, if you are a descendant of a powerful force, you can enter freely.

Zeng Yi took out a token from his spatial bracelet and handed it to the soldier.

He received this credential from an elder of the Martial Soul Hall when he was in the Suotuo Martial Soul Hall. He thought he wouldn't need it anymore since he was already a Soul Elder, and the soul beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest would not be able to meet his needs. Who would have thought that he could use it now?

After checking the token, the soldier returned it to Zeng Yi and signaled to his fellow soldiers. The soldiers opened the entrance and allowed them to enter.

Once inside the forest, all the noise seemed to disappear. The tall and dense trees made the environment in the forest dim even during the day, but the air was fresh, giving a peaceful feeling.

In the vast forest, Yan Que followed her master's footsteps. The atmosphere in the forest was eerily quiet, with only the sounds of their footsteps and the occasional breaking of dried branches. Occasionally, they could hear the roar of beasts, creating a mysterious and quiet atmosphere, making Yan Que extremely nervous.

She felt that at any moment, a fierce soul beast could charge out of the bushes and attack her.

"Master, are we going to be okay?" Yan Que nervously asked Zeng Yi.

Glancing at his disciple and seeing the nervousness written all over her face, Zeng Yi couldn't help but smile. He reached out and patted her head, comforting her.

"Don't worry, Yan Que. With your master here, nothing will happen. One can't become a strong soul master without a fearless heart, you know? So, relax and open your heart."

"Meow~"

Xiao Ju also meowed at Yan Que, then leaped from Zeng Yi's shoulder to her head.

As Zeng Yi's disciple, Yan Que had been following him for over ten days, so she was naturally familiar with Xiao Ju.

"Xiao Ju ?"

Yan Que was a bit puzzled by Xiao Ju's behavior and looked at her master for an explanation.

"Xiao Ju is worried about you and wants to protect you." Zeng Yi smiled.

After spending so many years with Xiao Ju, Zeng Yi had already reached level ten in cat language. He could easily guess Xiao Ju's thoughts and intentions.

Upon hearing her master's words, Yan Que couldn't help but feel moved. She reached up and touched Xiao Ju's soft fur.

"Thank you, Xiao Ju."

"Meow~"

Seeing their interaction, Zeng Yi smiled. With Xiao Ju's current strength, equivalent to a soul beast with about five hundred years of cultivation, it was natural that it could protect Yan Que. The aura emitted from Xiao Ju was enough to deter low-level soul beasts from approaching.

Moreover, for Zeng Yi, being in the forest felt like being at home. After all, he had lived alone in the Sunset Forest for six years. He was extremely familiar with this atmosphere.

However, in the Sunset Forest, Zeng Yi was just a junior brother and had to be constantly on guard. But in this Soul Hunting Forest, Zeng Yi was like a father figure, able to wander freely without any problems.

In the Soul Hunting Forest, soul beasts above a thousand years were rare, and there were none above ten thousand years. With Zeng Yi's current strength, he didn't fear soul beasts below ten thousand years. It was already quite rare to encounter soul beasts of two thousand years, but Zeng Yi estimated that he could handle them with just one sword strike.

"Oh, Yan Que, how have you been doing with the Soul Beast Encyclopedia? Have you learned a lot from it?" Zeng Yi suddenly remembered this and asked Yan Que.

The Soul Beast Encyclopedia was given to Zeng Yi by the system initially, instructing him to study it thoroughly. As a soul master, it was important to understand the knowledge of soul beasts in order to obtain soul rings. However, after discovering the ability to access information, Zeng Yi only glanced through the encyclopedia and didn't use it much.

But for his disciple, he wanted her to study and remember the knowledge inside.

Moreover, this book was like a children's picture book. It not only introduced the knowledge of soul beasts but also had vivid illustrations of them. It was something that children would enjoy and make learning less boring.

It was because of this that Zeng Yi stayed up all night reading the book, finding it extremely interesting.

"That book is too thick, and I haven't finished reading it yet," Yan Que replied apologetically.

"It's alright, take your time, but make sure to remember it. It's very useful."

"Okay," Yan Que obediently nodded.

"But Master, is there really a soul beast like a dragon? The book says that there is a black dragon in the Star Dou Forest, even more powerful than a Title Douluo. Is it true?" Yan Que looked at Zeng Yi with intense curiosity, seeking knowledge.

"Oh, this?" This question left Zeng Yi puzzled. As far as he could recall, there were no terrifying soul beasts like black dragons in the Douluo Continent, right? But that was only from the book; now they were in the real world, and there were many unknown soul beasts in the Hunting Forest. The story was centered around the protagonist, and it was impossible to explain all the soul beasts.

"It's possible since the world is so vast. There are always things we don't know. Besides, most soul beasts above one hundred thousand years are stronger than ordinary Title Douluos."

"But it's too early for us to think about this. Focus on your training and don't think too much about it," Zeng Yi added. He was only a Soul Ancestor, and although he wanted to have a hundred thousand-year-level soul ring, he couldn't achieve it yet. So he would continue to train and hope to have a hundred thousand-year-level soul ring in the future.

"Okay," Yan Que weakly responded.

They walked in the forest for some time, and due to Xiao Ju's aura, no soul beasts dared to attack them. However, they did come across many plant-type soul beasts on the way, but they were all several decades old and not suitable for Yan Que's earth element martial soul.

"Yan Que, for your earth element martial soul, when choosing soul rings, you must select soul beasts with earth attributes. Of course, choosing those with fire attributes will also work," Zeng Yi advised.

"By selecting soul beasts with earth attributes, the obtained soul ring and soul skills will be related to earth element abilities, which will improve your control over the earth element."

"But why do we need soul beasts with fire attributes?" Yan Que asked in confusion. She understood the earlier part, but the latter part didn't make sense. What does fire have to do with earth?

Zeng Yi explained, "If you absorb the martial soul of a soul beast with fire attributes, your soul skills might become something like molten lava. The attack from molten lava will be much stronger than ordinary earth element attacks."

"Oh, I see!"

"Master, you really know a lot."

Yan Que looked at Zeng Yi with admiration and thought to herself.

After wandering in the forest for a while, Zeng Yi suddenly felt a dangerous aura when he stepped on the ground. Suddenly, dozens of stone needles shot out from the ground. These stone needles were as thin as fingers and had sharp tips that emitted a chilling aura, shooting towards Zeng Yi and Yan Que. The air was filled with the sound of piercing.

The sudden attack startled Yan Que, but in an instant, a tall figure stood in front of her. It was Zeng Yi.

Wind Barrier!

Zeng Yi quickly drew Ronin Sword from his waist and swung it forward. A high-speed gust of wind combined with his blue soul power formed a two-meter-wide, visible air pressure barrier.

When the stone needles shot towards the invisible wind barrier, they failed to penetrate it and fell to the ground, making a light sound.

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