Douluo Continent: Starting with the Fire-Breathing Dragon Martial Soul!

Lin Mo accepted the offer of the position extended to him by the dean without hesitation.

With gratitude on his face, he said to the dean, "Thank you, Dean! I will definitely work harder when I get back and will not let you down!"

Dean Wang nodded with satisfaction, said no more, and closed his eyes to rest.

……

The next afternoon, the carriage arrived safely at its destination—a Soul Hunting Forest located about four hundred miles northeast of Notting City.

The carriage stopped in front of a checkpoint on the outskirts of the forest.

Lin Mo followed Dean Wang down from the carriage and was immediately captivated by the scene before him.

The tall wooden fence stretched as far as the eye could see, as if it had enclosed the entire forest.

In front of the fence, there was a wide open space with some simple barracks and a watchtower.

Many soldiers in standard armor patrolled around the camp with spears in hand, looking vigilant.

The atmosphere here is noticeably more tense and solemn than in Nottingham.

Dean Wang was very familiar with this place, and he led Lin Mo straight to the entrance of the checkpoint.

Just as the guards were about to step forward to question him, Dean Wang took out a uniquely styled token from his pocket and handed it over.

The token appeared to be made of metal, engraved with three patterns: a sword, a hammer, and a dragon, which reflected slightly in the sunlight.

It was the Soul Hunting Token issued by the Spirit Hall that served as the necessary credential for entering the Soul Hunting Forest, which was managed and controlled by the state.

The soldier checked the warrant, and after confirming that it was correct, his expression immediately became respectful, and he stepped aside to make way.

Just then, a middle-aged man who looked like an officer strode out of the barracks next door.

When he saw Wang Zongchang, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

"Dean Wang? What a rare guest! What brings you to the Soul Hunter Forest at this hour?" The officer greeted him familiarly, his tone clearly showing surprise.

"I remember that you, a very busy person, should usually be at Notting Academy, focusing on your cultivation, right?"

"Unless it's the annual group soul-hunting expedition organized by your Notting Academy, you, as the dean, would personally show up and lead the team here, right?"

Dean Wang Zongchang was clearly an old acquaintance of this official. He greeted him with a smile, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then gently pushed Lin Mo, who was standing behind him, forward.

With undisguised pride on his face, he pointed at Lin Mo and said to the officer, "Old Li, what are you saying? I'm just saying this because of the good seedlings we've recruited for our academy!"

"See this child? This is Lin Mo, the genius our Notting Academy discovered this year!"

He paused, deliberately keeping the other person in suspense, until they looked at him with curiosity as he had hoped, before continuing:

"This kid has only been awakened for less than a year, yet he has already cultivated from the sixth level of innate soul power all the way to the bottleneck of the tenth level!"

As the dean, I couldn't help but feel a fondness for his talent and didn't want to hold him back. That's why I made an exception and personally brought him here, intending to take him on a trip to the Soul Hunting Forest to try and help him obtain the most suitable first soul ring for him!

"Oh? You've gone from level six to level ten in less than a year since you awakened?" The officer, known as Old Li, was also surprised when he heard this, and he couldn't help but look Lin Mo up and down carefully.

He himself is a Soul Master at the level of a four-ring Soul Master, so his eyesight is naturally excellent.

Although it was impossible to discern Lin Mo's specific martial soul, one could sense that the child possessed a calm demeanor and a solid foundation, indeed setting him apart from ordinary students.

More importantly, the fact that Dean Wang Zongchang personally led the team and expressed such high regard for the child speaks volumes.

The middle-aged man, whom Wang Zongchang called Old Li, immediately smiled, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Wang Zongchang, and said sincerely:

"Haha, congratulations Dean Wang! It seems your Notting Academy has really struck gold this year!"

With such outstanding students, Notting Academy is sure to stand out and shine among the surrounding junior soul master academies!

"Thank you for your kind words, Lao Li," Dean Wang replied with a smile.

After chatting for a few more minutes about their recent situations, Dean Wang led Lin Mo through the checkpoint and into the Soul Hunter Forest.

……

As soon as Lin Mo stepped into the forest, he immediately felt that the air around him had become much more humid and fresh, and the temperature seemed to be a little lower than outside.

The towering trees blocked out the sun, with only a few dappled spots of light filtering through the dense foliage.

The surroundings were filled with the chirping of various unknown insects and birds, creating a vibrant yet slightly dangerous atmosphere.

Lin Mo looked around curiously. This was his first time truly entering the Soul Beast Forest, and everything in front of him was new and exciting.

At the same time, he did not forget his own safety.

With a slight thought, a red light flashed, and the little fire dragon appeared beside him.

The little dragon seemed to really like this forest full of natural beauty. It flicked its tail, its blue eyes scanning its surroundings warily, and it let out a low "roar" sound.

They consciously took on the responsibility of protecting him, staying close to Lin Mo's feet.

To outsiders, Lin Mo was just a Soul Master with a separated beast martial soul, and almost all of his combat power was entrusted to the little fire dragon.

The body itself is very fragile and needs to be carefully protected, so Lin Mo is naturally happy to maintain this appearance.

Dean Wang's eyes flashed with approval once again when he saw Lin Mo's highly vigilant reaction.

He nodded and said, "Follow me closely, we'll head straight to the area where the hundred-year-old soul beasts roam."

These ten-year-old soul beasts on the outskirts are meaningless to you now.

"Yes, Dean." Lin Mo quickly replied, following closely behind Dean Wang.

……

Wang Zongchang kept his promise, and the two did not linger in the outer area for long.

He led Lin Mo away from unnecessary trouble and headed straight for the deeper part of the Soul Hunter Forest, to the area where century-old soul beasts lived.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment became more tranquil, the trees grew taller and thicker, and a faint sense of oppression began to permeate the air.

As Lin Mo carefully observed his surroundings, he felt the soul power within his body, which was slightly boiling due to excessive excitement, and a strong sense of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

Next, he will absorb a spirit ring for the first time in his life! This is a crucial and inevitable step on the path of cultivation for any spirit master!

He was also very curious about what kind of soul skill his little fire dragon would be able to obtain after successfully absorbing the first soul ring.