Chapter 2606: Mountain Range Attack!_1
In the past, within the mountain ranges of the Tiandou Empire!
The soldiers sitting around the campfire were smiling and holding wine skins, discussing with one another...
Suddenly, one of the soldiers felt a strange feeling of being watched from behind, as if targeted by a Primordial Behemoth, and quickly turned his head to look behind him...
However, what met his eyes was the empty expanse of rock wall, with nothing to be seen!
He then snapped back to reality, feeling somewhat terrified, saying, "Why does it feel so creepy here? Could there be something terrifying present?"
The rest of the soldiers, upon hearing this, mercilessly teased him, "You really are a scaredy-cat, what could possibly be here? It's clearly a place where not even birds would poop, don't scare yourself!"
"Exactly, we had already investigated this mountain range this morning, and we didn't even see a shadow of a living creature!"
"Hmph, if there was something terrifying here, we wouldn't have to eat our dry rations for breakfast tomorrow, brothers, am I right?"
"That's right, that's right, come on guys, keep drinking, keep drinking!!"
The atmosphere, which had become slightly tense, was lively once again...
But, a few minutes later, the soldier who spoke earlier felt a creeping chill on his back...
He stood up as if jolted, and said in alarm, "No, something's not right, something truly was watching me just now!"
The rest of the soldiers, seeing his genuine expression of fear, felt it was a bit too ridiculous!
The man leading them frowned and scolded, "What a fuss over nothing, fine, you few, come with me to check it out, to set your minds at ease!"
The soldiers who were called out got up reluctantly, but still followed the order...
They staggered towards the jungle in the surrounding mountains...
However, as they went deeper into one area, they could faintly hear the sound of breathing...
The man in the lead's eyes sharpened, and he too realized that something was amiss...
He immediately released his Martial Soul, and the first Soul Ring at his feet lit up...
It was barely visible, the huge beam of flame shot straight into the heavens, chasing away the dark shadows ahead...
What was revealed to everyone's eyes were dozens of soul beasts with crimson pupils...
After noticing their presence, the soul beasts opened their bloody maws...
"Roar!!!"
The soldiers were immediately terrified, taking several steps back...
"Those are soul... soul beasts, definitely soul beasts, and there are dozens of them!"
"Damn it, why are there so many soul beasts gathered here!"
"Looking at this situation, there are at least thousand-year-old soul beasts, we are no match for them, let's run!"
The leading man made a decision immediately and shouted, "Retreat!!"
In an instant, they turned around and ran towards the direction of the main force without hesitation...
The soul beasts, realizing what was happening, naturally launched a fierce attack after them...
One soldier who couldn't dodge in time was pounced on and was torn in two by a lion-like soul beast's fangs within a few short seconds, emitting a pungent smell of blood...
This scent of blood undoubtedly stirred the beasts' bloodlust, each beginning to hunt their prey at top speed...
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The bedroom of the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire!
Xue Qinghe, who was meditating, suddenly erupted in a strong wave of light that spread out around him...
This was clearly a scene of a successful breakthrough!
Porcupine Douluo lavishly praised, "As expected of the Holy Daughter, having just broken through a few days ago, she has broken through again today!"
"I believe it won't be long before she becomes a Soul Elder!"
Serpent Spear Douluo was also delighted, "Yes, Holy Daughter is the most talented soul master I've ever seen..."
He wanted to continue, but as his gaze landed on Xu Sheng, he fell silent...
This guy was born with Ninetieth Level Soul Power!
Compared with him, even the radiance of a genius like the Holy Daughter would seem dim...
Xue Qinghe also slowly opened her eyes, her gaze at Xu Sheng somewhat complex...
She had made another breakthrough, all thanks to Xu Sheng's guidance...
As she was about to speak, Xu Sheng cut her off, "Ren Xue, no need to thank me. Even without my guidance, with your excellent talent, you would have made a breakthrough before long!"
Xue Qinghe, having her thoughts read by him, said somewhat bashfully, "Who... who wants to thank you?"
"Also, I am Xue Qinghe now, not Ren Xue. What if someone finds out?"
Why couldn't this guy let her speak first?
At that moment, Porcupine Douluo said with a cold voice, "Someone's coming!"
True to his words, it wasn't long before a man's voice could be heard from outside...
"Crown Prince, your subordinate has a matter to report to you!"
Xue Qinghe calmed down and replied in a steady voice, "What is it? Just say it, I am changing and it's inconvenient to meet anyone right now!"
The man outside raised his voice a few notches, "Yes, Crown Prince!"
"Just now, His Majesty the Emperor received a message. The team that was sent to scout the mountains by the Tiandou Empire was attacked by a small-scale soul beast raid, and there were casualties!"
Xue Qinghe exclaimed, "What??"
But she quickly asked again, "I understand. Did my father the Emperor send you to inform me?"
The man truthfully replied, "Yes, Crown Prince!"
"Since the message has been delivered, if the Crown Prince has no instructions, your subordinate will take his leave now!"
After receiving affirmation, he quickly left...
Xue Qinghe then turned to the three people, her expression somewhat grim, "I hadn't expected that the mountain range was indeed harboring soul beasts!"
Xu Sheng, however, seemed quite indifferent, "That's normal. The Soul Land of today is undeveloped; almost every place is inhabited by soul beasts, which is completely different from the future!"
Porcupine Douluo's eyes rolled, hinting at something, "Xu Sheng, what is the future Soul Land like?"
Xu Sheng glanced at him and explained, "In the future Soul Land, human technology has advanced dramatically, leading to the extinction of soul beasts!"
Serpent Spear Douluo's eyes widened, "How is that possible? Without soul beasts, where would the Soul Rings come from? You're not just stringing us along, are you?"
Xu Sheng shrugged his shoulders, saying offhandedly, "If you don't believe it, then forget it!"
Serpent Spear Douluo clenched his teeth, "Kid, you..."
Xue Qinghe hastily interjected, "Alright, be quiet for now. This isn't the time to inquire about the future."
She then turned to Xu Sheng and asked, "Xu Sheng, are these soul beasts the fellows you're looking for?"
The latter shook his head, "They're not soul beasts, but their original forms are somewhat similar. However... given the timing, they must have already gained the power to transform into human form!"
"Transform into human form?? Does that mean... they're comparable to hundred-thousand-year soul beasts?"
Three gasps of astonishment echoed throughout the entire chamber...
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