The Peerless Tang Sect: Possessing Huo Yuhao at the Start

Chapter 73 The Soul Spirit Little Qilin

Having experienced the Azure Sea Spirit Ape, everyone was naturally more vigilant. At the same time, they were also filled with curiosity about the secret techniques Huo Zhanji used. As they continued forward, they drove away several more soul beasts that were not suitable for fusion. The group had already ventured deeper and deeper into the mixed zone.

Further in from the mixed zone is the core zone, and in the center of the core zone lies a place of great danger; they are getting closer and closer to it.

By this time, the sky had completely darkened, and night had fallen. The roars and howls of the soul beasts could be heard from time to time, along with the chirping of insects and birds that lingered around.

Zhang Lexuan stopped and glanced at the sky through the gaps in the tree canopy. She said in a deep voice, "We should have entered the middle of the mixed zone by now. It's not good to travel at night, so let's rest here for today."

A moment later, Zhang Lexuan pointed in a direction and led everyone there. "Starting tomorrow, we will definitely encounter much more trouble, and our speed of movement will be greatly reduced. Tonight, we will take turns on duty. Those who are resting should meditate in place. I will be on duty for the first time, Ruoruo for the second time, one hour each. Huo Zhanji and Wang Qiu'er, the rest of you can rest."

Wang Qiu'er glanced at Huo Zhanji and found that he was also looking at her. Their eyes met, and Wang Qiu'er's gaze was much calmer than it had been during the day.

After eating some dry rations, everyone sat down to begin their cultivation. Unlike the others, Huo Zhanji went to a place with abundant starlight to cultivate. A faint purple aura continuously flowed into Huo Zhanji's body. Wang Qiu'er sat not far from Huo Zhanji, but her beautiful eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

Zhang Lexuan stood not far from Huo Zhanji, gazing into the distance and keeping a close eye on her surroundings. An hour passed quickly, and Han Ruoruo got up on time to take over from Zhang Lexuan.

The forest was very quiet. It seemed that the Shrek group was blessed by fate, as no spirit beasts came to visit them during this time.

Huo Zhanji was always very punctual. Two hours later, he slowly stood up and walked with Wang Qiu'er to begin their night watch.

Han Ruoruo smiled slightly when she saw the two of them approach and said, "I'll leave it to you."

"Don't worry," Huo Zhanji said.

Huo Zhanji and Wang Qiu'er stood side by side. Wang Qiu'er still had a cold and aloof demeanor, but this time she removed the veil from her face.

"Mental detection, mental sharing." A red wave emanated from Huo Zhanji's body, simultaneously sharing the surrounding scene with Wang Qiu'er.

Wang Qiu'er glanced at Huo Zhanji and said calmly, "Your soul skill is very good."

"Brother." Just then, a clear voice came from Huo Zhanji's body, and the next second a pale golden, fluffy Qilin cub appeared in Huo Zhanji's arms.

"Little guy, you're finally awake. You and Tianmeng are practically identical, both of you love to sleep so much." Huo Zhanji said, gently stroking the little Qilin's fluffy head.

"Hoo... Lulu..." Xiao Qi also liked Huo Zhanji touching her like this, and was especially close to Huo Zhanji.

"This little one's name is Xiao Qi, and she is also the spirit of my sixth spirit ring. Right now, she is just an infant..." Huo Zhanji turned around and looked at Wang Qiu'er as he spoke.

When the Qilin in Huo Zhanji's arms saw Wang Qiu'er, it seemed to have seen something new and interesting. It jumped out of Huo Zhanji's arms, and Wang Qiu'er instinctively caught the little Qilin. As soon as they made contact, the Qilin showed affection and goodwill. Compared to Huo Zhanji, the little Qilin clearly preferred the scent on Wang Qiu'er.

"This little guy seems to like you more than me," Huo Zhanji said helplessly, looking at the heartless little thing in Wang Qiu'er's arms.

Wang Qiu'er said proudly, "Of course, don't you even know who I am?"

Huo Zhanji didn't expose Wang Qiu'er, he just chuckled. Just then, he suddenly looked up and looked in one direction. Wang Qiu'er was under his mental detection sharing, so she naturally turned her gaze there immediately. Both of them were startled.

In the pitch-black night, their eyes glowed with a dark red light, and their powerful bodies slowly approached. The others also woke up one after another. Without Huo Zhanji needing to say anything, they had already sensed the approaching soul beasts through mental detection. They quickly took action and used the terrain to find suitable defensive positions.

Zhang Lexuan quickly came to Huo Zhanji's side and made a questioning gesture to him.

"We're in trouble. Prepare for battle. If you can disperse them, do so. Capture the leader first," Huo Zhanji said coldly, while simultaneously retrieving the little Qilin from Wang Qiu'er's arms. He thought helplessly, "I'm sure these soul beasts are after the little Qilin."

Zhang Lexuan shouted in a deep voice, "Everyone, prepare for battle. Remain in the original formation. Mo Xuan, activate your aura."

"Yes." Mo Xuan replied, and six spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose simultaneously from his feet. At the same time, a small monkey jumped out from the spirit rings; it was the juvenile form of the Azure Sea Spirit Ape. The next moment, rings of light bloomed from his body, enveloping everyone in them.

Huo Zhanji could clearly feel that his strength and speed seemed to have increased in tandem, and even his mental concentration had become stronger, but only by a tiny bit.

"The little monkey's consciousness is slowly returning, and the bond between the two will continue to deepen," Huo Zhanji observed.

"It's a Crimson Baboon. Everyone be careful. Crimson Baboons are very strong in melee combat. They also possess the innate soul skill Bloodlust, which can instantly increase their attack and defense capabilities. Their vital point is their head. Attack their faces." Facing the siege of a large group of high-level soul beasts, Zhang Lexuan remained calm and quickly gave the corresponding commands. At the same time, she also released her own martial soul.

Standing behind Zhang Lexuan, Huo Zhanji released the six spirit rings of his Double Pupil Martial Soul. When several red spirit rings appeared on his body, the group of blood-red baboons hesitated for a moment.

At this moment, a blood-red baboon with a tuft of golden hair on its forehead roared to the sky, and a circle of pale golden light spread out from its body. All the blood-red baboons around it were covered with a layer of pale gold, and their aura became even stronger. The trace of fear that had appeared earlier vanished instantly, and they charged straight up.

Zhang Lexuan said in a deep voice, "It's the Blood Red Baboon King's group berserk skill, everyone be careful."

On the other side, Huo Zhanji directly entered the heavy particle form of his self-soul fusion skill, muttering, "Protect them, capture the Crimson Baboon King alive, leave no one else alive."

This was a death order given by Huo Zhanji to him in the berserk mode of the heavy particle form. In this way, he would act according to the command in the heavy particle form. This was the only way out. Huo Zhanji could control other forms, but he could not control this desperate form.

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(End of this chapter)