Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

"Don't worry, sister. My mental strength is quite strong, and my detection range is also quite large. If there is any situation, I will definitely detect it in advance."

Ye Chen smiled confidently.

In his spiritual perception, the world around him immediately became clearly defined. Where the solid earth was, where the roots were intertwined, and where the underground caves and rivers were were all clearly visible.

Eight hundred meters directly ahead, a rhinoceros-like soul beast, the size of a small hill and covered in thick scales, was dozing under a giant tree, radiating soul power fluctuations of at least six thousand years.

At the edge of a pool 1,500 meters away at the three o'clock position, several serpentine spirit beasts with emerald green bodies and single horns on their heads were patrolling warily, their auras ranging from four to five thousand years old.

About two kilometers to the left rear, deep within a dense forest, lurks a soul beast with an exceptionally cold and sharp aura, shaped like a giant mantis, whose energy intensity definitely exceeds ten thousand years.

These soul beasts each occupy a sizable territory. Within their territories, apart from some tiny insects and small animals that are almost negligible, there are virtually no other threatening creatures.

They are the kings of their respective territories.

"Sister, let me lead the way!"

As Ye Chen spoke, he took Zhang Lexuan's small hand and moved with light steps, like a ghost moving through the forest.

Instead of proceeding in a straight line, Ye Chen used the map detected by his mental power to travel along the edge of the territory of powerful soul beasts.

Zhang Lexuan followed closely behind, feeling the warmth from Ye Chen's palm, and a sense of security welled up in her heart.

Although her senses were far inferior to Ye Chen's, her judgment of danger was exceptionally sharp.

Throughout the journey, she sensed almost no potential threat.

Although they were deep within the perilous mixed zone, they were surrounded by many powerful soul beasts.

However, thanks to Ye Chen's powerful mental alertness, comparable to a high-level soul-guided detection device, and his ingenious route planning, their journey was surprisingly smooth. They didn't disturb any soul beasts that could cause them any trouble, and they truly didn't encounter the slightest setback.

And so, centered on the mixed zone, they slowly advanced towards the more dangerous core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest, in a giant arc.

Zhang Lexuan's Moon Martial Soul is a powerful offensive type, and its attributes are fully compatible with various other attributes.

Soul Masters can obtain Soul Rings of any attribute. However, due to the difference in Martial Souls, even if they obtain the same Soul Ring, their Soul Skills will be completely different.

However, the soul skills obtained from soul rings of the same attribute are more certain, while the soul skills obtained from different attributes are very uncertain.

When faced with a choice that concerns their own combat strength, most people will choose to be conservative, that is, choose a soul ring with the same attribute.

After all, you only get one chance to make a choice, and if you make the wrong one, you might regret it for the rest of your life.

but.

Unfortunately, it wasn't until the sun began to dip slightly westward, approaching noon, that the problem was solved.

Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan still came up empty-handed.

Although several powerful soul beasts with an aura of around 50,000 to 60,000 years have been discovered, none that meet the attribute requirements and are 80,000 to 90,000 years old have been found, let alone the coveted 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts are the kings among soul beasts. They are extremely rare, each possessing high intelligence, knowing how to hide themselves, and having a strong sense of territory that covers a wide area. They usually reside in the deepest part of the core area.

They are currently operating in the transition zone between the mixed zone and the core zone, so it is normal that they have not encountered each other.

The prolonged focused exploration and trekking, especially maintaining a wide-ranging mental scan, took a considerable toll on Ye Chen.

He touched his stomach, feeling a distinct sense of hunger.

"Sister, why don't we rest for a bit, eat something, and then continue our search? We have plenty of time, there's no rush."

Ye Chen looked at Zhang Lexuan and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan relaxed somewhat, nodded slightly, and revealed a gentle smile: "Yes, that's fine. Searching for soul beasts is like finding a needle in a haystack, especially at our level, where finding a suitable one is even more difficult. I remember once helping a junior from the inner academy hunt for his seventh soul ring, and it took him fifteen days to find a barely suitable 50,000-year soul beast. It's only been half a day, so we're really not in a hurry."

She looked around and pointed to a relatively open hillside not far away where the sun could shine: "Let's go over there. It's higher up and the view is better. We can spot anything that might happen in advance."

The two walked up the small hill.

The view here is indeed excellent, offering a view of the tops of a large expanse of tree canopies, with occasional birds flying by.

Beneath your feet is thick, soft grass, and a few flat, large stones are just the right size to serve as seats.

Ye Chen put down his backpack and took out a delicate folding oven and a matching metal stand.

Then he took out various ingredients.

Several pieces of marinated, high-quality soul beast meat ribs, tender and nutritious, along with strings of fresh mushrooms skewered on bamboo sticks, and a basket of cleanly washed seasonal vegetables...

There was a wide variety of dishes on display, as well as two bottles of red wine that looked quite expensive.

Ye Chen's favorite thing is the wilderness...

Of course, we need to prepare properly. "Your preparations... are far too lavish! Are you out hunting spirit beasts or having a picnic?"

Zhang Lexuan watched as Ye Chen skillfully set up the grill and lit the specially made smokeless soul-guiding charcoal, and couldn't help but laugh and tease him.

The picnic in the woods eased the tension brought by the depths of the forest, making her feel relaxed and happy.

"Hehe, you need to be well-fed to have the energy to work, and besides, how can I just do whatever I want when I'm with my sister?"

Ye Chen chuckled and deftly placed the meat onto the preheated grill.

With a sizzle, the oil dripped onto the charcoal fire, releasing an enticing aroma that instantly filled the surrounding air, mingling with the scent of forest vegetation to create a unique fragrance.

Zhang Lexuan didn't just stand by and watch; she took the initiative to help skewer the vegetables and hand them to Ye Chen.

She watched Ye Chen intently flipping the pork chop, his profile bathed in sunlight, the sunlight illuminating his handsome features. He exuded a down-to-earth, earnest quality about life, which made her feel exceptionally grounded and warm.

"Speaking of which..."

Zhang Lexuan took a skewer of grilled mushrooms, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, from Ye Chen. She took a small bite, and the delicious, juicy taste made her squint her eyes in satisfaction. She asked with some curiosity, "Xiao Chen, your current mental strength is probably comparable to some Title Douluo who specialize in mental strength, right?"

Ye Chen's journey has been like that of a human radar.

Ye Chen smiled, placed a perfectly grilled steak on Zhang Lexuan's plate, picked one up for himself, and poured two glasses of red wine, the deep red liquid swirling in the glasses.

"I just got some good opportunities." Ye Chen didn't say much more, after all, many things cannot be shared.

It wasn't that he was selfish, but rather that he felt it was unnecessary.

One person attains the Tao and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven.

As long as he can develop quickly and enter the realm of gods, he can take Zhang Lexuan and the others with him.

Even if Zhang Lexuan and the others did not reach level 100 in cultivation, Ye Chen could still get a divine position for each of them.

Therefore, Ye Chen will not share all the opportunities he has obtained.

"Hmph...so mysterious..."

Zhang Lexuan pouted and muttered softly.

She actually wanted to find a way to improve her mental strength from Ye Chen.

After all, she has just condensed her soul core, and the biggest difficulty she has encountered is that she cannot make her soul power exist in solid, liquid, and gaseous states at the same time, and her cultivation has almost completely stagnated.

Only by improving her mental strength can she return to her original cultivation speed.

"Don't worry, sister. If I ever find a way to improve my mental strength, I'll definitely tell you first," Ye Chen said with a smile, guessing Zhang Lexuan's thoughts.

"Hmph, that's more like it~"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's lips curled up slightly, clearly very satisfied.

As the two chatted, Ye Chen suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if he had discovered something interesting...

His mental power was like the most sophisticated radar, firmly locked onto a high-speed moving point about 10 kilometers away.

The thing was incredibly fast, far exceeding the speed of ordinary soul beasts, and its trajectory pointed directly towards the hillside where they were, clearly attracted by the smell of roasted meat.

Some spirit beasts have very sensitive noses, so it's normal for them to be able to smell things from dozens of miles away.

However, what surprised Ye Chen the most was that the soul beast that approached them looked somewhat familiar...

It was an extremely strange soul beast. It was not very big, about three meters long, and resembled a strong male lion, but it was more elegant and noble than a lion.

The creature was covered in golden fur that seemed to flow with a molten gold luster, shimmering like scattered gold fragments in the sparse shadows of the trees, dazzling and eye-catching.

With long, powerful limbs, he ran silently, his movements possessing a unique rhythmic quality, as swift as lightning.

Its golden mane, like burning flames, encircled its neck and shoulders, making it both magnificent and majestic.

Its tail, as if cast in gold, rose high behind it in a graceful arc, with a golden halo at the tip, like a miniature sun, pulsating slightly.

Its head is the most striking feature.

In addition to his normal eyes, there was a tightly closed vertical eye right in the center of his forehead!
Ye Chen was also educated. Although soul beasts come in various forms, soul beasts with vertical eyes are extremely rare.

In Ye Chen's memory, the only creature with vertical eyes was a soul beast.

Moreover, based on its appearance, Ye Chen could completely determine that this soul beast was none other than the treasure of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Imperial Auspicious Beast—the Three-Eyed Golden Lion! (End of Chapter)