Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 22 Mainland Situation

Since the number of ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts required for the fifth soul ring is relatively small, it is no longer possible to hunt specific soul beasts as with the first four soul rings.

As for the Star Crown Soul Masters who are in charge of controlling the direction, according to the sect's long-standing research, they should try to find a special kind of Soul Beast if possible.

This kind of soul beast is called the Bewitching Butterfly, which often appears in the inner perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest and uses the scales on its body to hallucinate enemies.

The Star Crown Sect Soul Masters who hunt this kind of Soul Beast are very likely to absorb a hallucinogenic Soul Skill, Starry Bewitching.

Along with it, there is also a soul-devouring butterfly. After the bewitching butterfly hallucinates its prey, the soul-devouring butterfly will cause the prey to die in a hallucinatory dream.

However, Soul Masters specializing in support-oriented Star Crown Martial Souls have a chance to gain a Soul Skill that heals the spirit by absorbing the Soul Ring of this Soul Devouring Butterfly.

Within the Star Crown Sect, several support-type Soul Masters absorbed the Soul Devouring Butterfly, but unfortunately, only the Fourth Elder obtained this divine healing skill.

"No, the Bewitching Butterfly is not suitable for me. Although the soul skills it produces are very strong, I would rather choose the Moon-Embracing Flower. I feel that it is more suitable for me."

The sect leader revealed an expression of "I knew it," ever since he learned from Elder Teng that Xu Mingxi's martial soul had undergone a positive change and that his first soul skill had attracted the essence of the moon.

The sect leader began searching for information about soul beasts, but unfortunately, soul beasts related to the moon were extremely rare.

The sect leader only found three types: the Howling Moon Silver Wolf, the Blood Moon Wolf, and the third, the Moon-Embracing Flower, which the sect leader mentioned.

The Howling Moon Silver Wolf is similar to the Moon-Gazing Toad; its absorption is highly likely to enhance Xu Mingxi's affinity for the moon.

The Blood Moon Wolf is a variant of the Howling Moon Silver Wolf. Absorbing this soul ring is very likely to grant an offensive soul skill. Howling Moon Silver Wolves are few in number, so the Blood Moon Wolf is even less of a threat.

The most likely candidate to be found is the third option: a plant-type soul beast, the Moonflower.

According to the sect's records, the Moonflower is very likely to appear at Moon Lake, which is located at the junction of the core area and the mixed area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest.

However, this was a record from an ancestor who conducted research hundreds of years ago. Furthermore, the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest deep within Moon Lake was never considered by the Star Crown Sect members to hunt such soul beasts there, and the sect leader was unaware of the situation there.

"Mingxi, are you sure you want to choose the Moonflower as your fifth spirit ring?"

"Sect Master, the Howling Moon Silver Wolf and the Blood Moon Wolf are also acceptable, but of course, the Moon-Embracing Flower is better."

For Star Crown Martial Souls, the first two types of Soul Beasts are not very suitable, and few disciples in the sect choose wolf-type Soul Beasts as Soul Rings.

"Alright, since you've made your decision, the sect will fully support you."

The sect leader looked hesitant, but finally agreed with a firm gaze.

Even in the outer areas of the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, there is a possibility that 100,000-year-old soul beasts may appear.

A single 100,000-year-old soul beast is not scary; what is scary is the endless waves of soul beasts attracted by the commotion of battle.

That night, the main hall of the sect was brightly lit again, with the sect leader and ten elders seated there.

"Tell me, we absolutely have to help Mingxi get his new spirit ring this time. The problem is, what kind of team do we need to send?"

Everyone present fell silent. Of course, they all knew how important Xu Mingxi was, but that was the core area.

The Star Dou Great Forest is no benevolent place. Every year, countless Soul Masters are buried there. Not everyone is willing to risk their lives and make selfless sacrifices, even if it is for the future of the sect.

Besides, there are other people here too.

As Xu Mingxi's grandfather, the First Elder naturally stepped forward without hesitation, accompanied by the Second Elder.

No one was surprised; despite their bickering, these two were actually the closest of friends.

Finally, the three newly appointed elders, who had just become Contras, exchanged glances and raised their hands.

"Sect Master, let's go, the three of us. We were able to break through thanks to Xiao Mingxi."

"Yes, Sect Master, I never thought that at my age I would have a day when I could realize my dream." The Sect Master looked at the five old men in front of him. Although they each had their own thoughts, their original intentions were all good.

"I'm leaving Aki to you."

"Don't worry, Sect Master. With our lineup, as long as we don't encounter a 100,000-year-old soul beast, we'll be fine."

If Xu Mingxi were here, she would definitely stop her grandfather from making such a dangerous promise. Unfortunately, he is currently busy taking care of his newborn brother.

Xu Mingxi, who had turned eighteen, wore a white Soul Master robe with golden patterns that shimmered in the sunlight.

With his fair skin that never sees the sun, his handsome face, and Xu Mingxi's dazzling blonde hair, he's sure to charm countless young female Soul Masters.

Unfortunately, this talented young soul master was overwhelmed by the baby in his arms.

"Dad, really, you're usually so busy cultivating, how do you find time to do this?"

The couple laughed it off, saying they never expected that after just a few times, they would have such a lucky break. Their child was already so big, and now they had a second baby. It was quite embarrassing.

"Oh dear, Mingxi, you'll have to take good care of your younger brother from now on."

"By the way, why don't you just treat him like your son? I heard from your aunt that some Soul Masters outside have children as young as fifteen or sixteen."

I really appreciate it.

"Mom, you should take care of him yourself. I don't have time."

Xu Ya naturally knew that her son was busy cultivating, which was why she was worried. Many high-level Soul Masters were only focused on cultivation and had no desires or wants.

"Alright, Mom, I'm not talking to you anymore. I need to get ready; we're leaving tomorrow to get a spirit ring."

Xu Mingxi placed her younger brother directly into her mother's arms, went back to her room, and slammed the door shut.

What kind of mess is this?

Xu Mingxi doesn't want to be in a relationship right now; he's focused on his career.

Women? They'll only slow down my path to godhood.

In the middle of the night, Grandpa brought Xu Mingxi news about the Soul Hunter Squad.

Not only the First Elder, the Second Elder, and the three new elders, but also, because two of the three new elders were in control while one was attacking, the sect leader sought the opinion of the Fourth Elder and had her join the team as well.

Xu Mingxi's fifth spirit ring caused the Star Crown Sect to mobilize a large force, including two Title Douluos and four Soul Douluos. Only the sect leader was unable to go because he needed to guard the mountain gate.

Otherwise, this team would be more than capable of taking on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which is currently only supported by Yu Yuanzhen.

Just two days ago, Xu Mingxi saw a summary of the latest news from the mainland on the sect leader's desk.

Yu Xiaogang was expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan because of his slow progress and weak strength, and chose to go out and make his own way in the world.

The reputation of the two stars of the Haotian Sect has risen rapidly, both reaching the Soul Saint level. Ordinary Soul Douluos dare not confront them head-on.

The Star Luo Empire seemed to sense the threat posed by the Spirit Hall and relaxed its suppression of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Qian Xunji was also afraid of the alliance between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, so he no longer acted so drastically, but he still had a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

Even Luo Yi, the king of the Star Luo Kingdom, once sent a letter to the Star Crown Sect, the contents of which revealed the Spirit Hall's intention to recruit him.

However, Luo Yi wouldn't take sides so easily; before the situation became clear, no one dared to make the first move.

(End of this chapter)