Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass, I'll hand it over to the nation.

Outside Nottingham City lies the Soul Hunting Forest, where ancient trees reach for the sky, vines intertwine, and the air is filled with the damp scent of earth and vegetation. In the distance, one can faintly hear the low growls of unknown soul beasts.

Wearing an ordinary mask that concealed his face and holding the Soul Hunter's Token issued by the Spirit Hall, Tang Yi successfully passed the guards' inspection at the forest entrance and officially stepped into this trial ground for Soul Masters.

Unfolding the sheepskin map he obtained from Xiao Chenyu, Tang Yi pinpointed the location of the soul beast's activity and quickly headed there.

"The teachers at Notting Academy said that the Azure Crane is a life-type soul beast. Its attack power isn't strong, but its health bar is exceptionally high. Its overall strength is roughly in the 37-39 level Soul Master range!"

Tang Yi made a preliminary estimate.

A Soul Master at the Soul Venerable level is already among the top-ranked powerhouses in Notting City.

Therefore, the appearance of the Azure Crane in the Soul Hunting Forest has caused some Soul Masters who have received the news to feel somewhat apprehensive.

The number of Soul Masters in the entire Soul Hunting Forest is much smaller than usual.

Tang Yi held the Desert Eagle and activated the Nine Yang Manual, listening to all directions and observing everything around him.

Suddenly, Tang Yi heard a loud bang!

Tang Yi cautiously stepped forward and, upon closer inspection, discovered that a young girl was battling a colorful snake-like spirit beast that was over twenty meters long.

Judging from the giant snake's shape, Tang Yi frowned: "It's an 800-year-old [Spotted Viper]!"

This is far more powerful than the four-hundred-year-old soul beast, the Mandragora Serpent, that Tang San fought before!

In the forest, the girl fought with all her might against the [Spotted Viper].

"First Soul Skill: Serpent Blade!"

The girl summoned her martial spirit, which turned out to be a "snake-head cane" martial spirit!

Having thoroughly read the original work, Tang Yi narrowed his eyes and instantly realized the girl's identity.

"It seems this young girl is none other than Meng Yiran, the beloved granddaughter of the peerless dragon and snake!"

"It seems Meng Yiran has just reached level 20 in soul power and is trying to find a soul ring for herself in the Soul Hunting Forest!"

Meng Yiran's "Serpent Blade" transformed into a crescent-shaped solid dark green energy blade, shooting out through the air and slashing directly at the spotted viper soul beast!

However, the spotted viper reacted faster than expected.

A hint of mockery flashed in the viper's cold, vertical pupils. Instead of clumsily dodging, its thick body covered in hard scales suddenly bent and sprang up, like a giant spring released from its tension, swinging sideways with an agility disproportionate to its massive size.

"Bang!"

A harsh, screeching sound rang out.

The energy blade hit its target precisely, but it only left a shallow white mark on those colorful scales that were harder than iron armor!

A few sparks flew up, but they couldn't even break through a single viper's scales.

On the contrary, the energy blade itself could not withstand the recoil and shattered with a bang, turning into light spots and dissipating.

Attack ineffective!

Meng Yiran's heart sank.

"We underestimated the strength of this 800-year-old soul beast!"

All that could be heard was:

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

Enraged, the spotted viper opened its massive jaws and spewed out a cloud of colorful venomous mist!

This poisonous fog not only had a foul stench, but it was also highly corrosive. Wherever it passed, the grass instantly withered and died, and the leaves of the shrubs sizzled and turned black.

The poisonous fog spread extremely quickly, rapidly sealing off Meng Yiran's surroundings and eliminating any space for maneuver.

Meng Yiran's expression changed drastically. She had heard of the power of the venomous mist from the spotted viper and would never dare to let it touch her.

"drink!"

Meng Yiran urgently channeled her soul power, rapidly wielding her snake staff in an attempt to dispel the poisonous fog with the force generated by her soul power.

The dark green soul light formed a shimmering light screen in front of her, which did push away some of the poisonous fog, but more poisonous fog surrounded her from both sides and above.

She could only swing her cane as she staggered backward, her steps faltering and her breathing rapid.

Soul power was being consumed rapidly, but the encirclement of the poisonous fog was getting smaller and smaller.

"My soul power is almost gone, I don't have a second soul ring, and my resistance to poison is still insufficient!"

Meng Yiran's face turned pale, and she bit her lip lightly. For the first time, she felt the threat of death.

As a hunter, the spotted viper's cold, vertical pupils revealed a fierce glint, and its massive tail, as thick as a bucket and covered with gorgeous yet deadly scales, was brimming with immense power!

With a "whoosh" sound!

The snake's body tore through the air and lashed out at Meng Yiran.

At this moment, Meng Yiran was trapped in a space filled with poisonous mist due to the excessive consumption of her soul power, and was unable to escape.

If this attack is blocked solidly...

Even if Meng Yiran doesn't die, she'll be crippled for life!

At the critical moment, Tang Yi, who was hiding in the back, took out the Desert Eagle and decisively made a move!

As the saying goes, "Strike the snake at its seven-inch mark!"

Tang Yi aimed at the seven-inch mark of the spotted viper, but suddenly something occurred to him: "The Desert Eagle's power might be too great. Killing this viper spirit beast with a single shot might not be worth it!"

Fortunately, Tang Yi's attack position was slightly lower.

A shot rang out!

The bullet was fired and hit the viper's "eighth inch" spot!

"Hiss hiss hiss!"

Severely injured, the spotted viper writhed in agony on the ground.

Although its snakeskin-like armor was sturdy, it was still no match for the armor of the Tiger tank!

Tang Yi circulated his Nine Yang Internal Energy to seal his mouth and nose, protecting himself from the poisonous fog.

"Bang bang bang!"

Tang Yi nimbly delivered several more punches to the head of the mottled viper.

The viper, already severely injured, collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted and on the verge of death.

Seeing that she was saved, Meng Yiran did not sit idle. She used her soul power to quickly and completely disperse the poison around her.

"Thank you for saving me!"

Meng Yiran expressed her gratitude.

Tang Yi glanced at Meng Yiran. She was a few years older than Tang San. Since Soul Masters develop quickly, at ten years old this year, she already had the slender figure of a young girl, a beautiful face, snow-white skin, and a pair of bright eyes that looked like autumn water.

Tang Yi knew that Meng Yiran was a good person and knew how to repay kindness.

Moreover, Meng Yiran has the powerful and influential couple behind her.

After a brief consideration, I realized that the spirit ring of this colorful viper spirit beast was not suitable for me.

Tang Yi waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me! This viper is on its last breath. Hurry up and finish it off, then absorb the spirit ring!"

Meng Yiran's eyes lit up. Her purpose in coming to the Soul Hunting Forest was to obtain her second soul ring.

Without a doubt, this eight-hundred-year-old, colorful viper spirit beast is very suitable for Meng Yiran's martial spirit.

"My benefactor, this eight-hundred-year-old, multicolored viper spirit beast is extremely precious. Are you really going to give it to me?"

Meng Yiran was still somewhat incredulous.

Tang Yi responded calmly, "I have no use for this spirit beast's spirit ring! Wouldn't it be a waste to let it die naturally?"

"Enough with the nonsense, I'll protect you and focus on absorbing the spirit ring! I'm very busy!"

Tang Yi nodded slightly to Meng Yiran.

Meng Yiran was not one to mince words; she immediately picked up the snake staff and delivered the final blow to the viper!

Immediately afterwards, a bright yellow spirit ring slowly emerged from its corpse, its light soft and stable, with a faint, colorful halo flowing within it, radiating the pure energy of an eight-hundred-year-old spirit beast.

Meng Yiran sat down cross-legged, concentrated her mind and breath, and activated her soul power to draw the yellow soul ring to the top of her head, where she slowly absorbed it.