Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 44 Both are Quasi-Soul Masters, Fair and Just

"Oscar, aim this at your forehead and stab it in. That will be your third spirit ring! Hurry up! That commotion was quite loud!"

Seeing that the crested serpent was about to die, Zhao Wuji quickly took out a dagger and handed it to Oscar.

These words made Dai Mubai somewhat embarrassed.

"Alright!" Oscar had no objections at all. He happily took the dagger, came to the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, gathered his soul power on the dagger, and was about to stab it!

"Snapped!"

But at that moment, a venomous snake, its tongue flicking, suddenly shot out from the shadows, its target Oscar!

Zhao Wuji, naturally, wouldn't let them succeed. He snorted coldly, and seven soul rings—yellow, purple, black, and black—appeared out of nowhere. The overwhelming pressure of a Soul Saint descended, and with a slap, he sent the venomous snake flying. His tiger-like eyes widened as he roared, "Who is it! Show yourself!"

At this moment, Han Feng also realized what was happening, thinking to himself, "So it's finally here? I thought we were quick enough!"

"Hehe..." Under Zhao Wuji's oppressive aura, a hunched figure emerged from the forest, chuckled hoarsely, and said seemingly without any malice, "Greetings! Respected Soul Saint!"

As the figure spoke, six spirit rings appeared behind him, blocking Zhao Wuji's oppressive aura.

Seeing that the other party was merely a Soul Emperor, Ma Hongjun scoffed and muttered, "Tch! Just a mere Soul Emperor, what's with the arrogance?! Our Teacher Zhao is a dignified Soul Saint!"

To everyone's surprise, Zhao Wuji, who was usually so arrogant and unrestrained, actually showed a friendly smile this time. He flicked Ma Hongjun to shut him up and said with a smile, "So it's the famous Snake Granny Chaotianxiang from the Peerless Dragon and Snake Sect! Immovable King Zhao Wuji greets you!"

Zhao Wuji's words startled Ma Hongjun and Oscar. Oscar even leaned closer to Tang San and whispered:

"Who exactly is Gaishi Longshe? Why is Teacher Zhao so wary of him?"

Tang San looked at Snake Granny, his gentle eyes also filled with solemnity, and explained to Oscar, "The Peerless Dragon and Snake are a couple. Snake Granny Chaotianxiang is not a threat, but Dragon Duke is a well-established Soul Douluo. Moreover, Dragon Duke and Snake Granny are always inseparable. Wherever Snake Granny appears, Dragon Duke will definitely be nearby. Teacher Zhao, you must act cautiously!"

"Contra!?" Oscar and Ma Hongjun were shocked to hear this—the strongest people they had ever seen were Flander and Zhao Wuji!

"Hehe! I wonder what brings you here, Snake Granny?" Zhao Wuji asked Chao Tianxiang with a smile, his tone amiable, quite unlike his appearance.

The Snake Granny smiled kindly: "It's nothing, just hunting for my granddaughter's third spirit ring!"

As she spoke, the Snake Woman called out to those behind her, "Yiran! Come out!"

"rustle!"

A graceful figure emerged from the jungle behind the Snake Granny, looking at Han Feng and the others with an unfriendly expression—in Meng Yiran's eyes, Han Feng and the others were enemies who wanted to steal her soul beast!

However, Oscar and Ma Hongjun, who were on opposing sides, were completely unaware of this. The moment they saw Meng Yiran, their eyes widened!

"Can't you two have some self-respect?!"

Seeing this, Han Feng smacked them on the left and right, rolling his eyes wildly!

Meng Yiran did not conceal her soul power. Zhao Wuji sensed the fluctuations of her soul power and confirmed that she was indeed a level 30 Soul Master. His heart tightened immediately.

The Snake Woman continued laughing, "Besides, this old woman has been chasing this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent for some time now, but I was careless and let the beast escape. If you don't believe me, King Ming can check the beast's belly for snake bite marks!"

Zhao Wuji glanced at the crested snake lying on the ground without changing his expression, and noticed that there was indeed a snake bite mark on its abdomen. He couldn't help but frown.

Dai Mubai, having shaken off his earlier embarrassment, walked to Han Feng's side and said with a grave expression, "This is a bit troublesome..."

Han Feng remained silent. Although he was a chatterbox, he knew that he had no right to speak at this moment.

"I'm so sorry! Actually, I also have a disciple who has reached level 30 and needs this soul beast as his third soul ring. Moreover, this soul beast is the last one we will subdue... Snake Granny, how about you do me a favor?" Zhao Wuji naturally wouldn't give up on the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent just because of Snake Granny's few words.

At this moment, Zhao Wuji was actually feeling somewhat frustrated—if he had Han Feng's eloquence, would he need to waste so much breath? Wouldn't he have been able to persuade the Snake Woman to leave in just a few words?

Of course, they could also start fighting after just a few words!

Hearing this, the Snake Granny on the other side wasn't surprised at all. On the contrary, it seemed as if she had already guessed it, and she naturally said, "In that case, let this young man fight my granddaughter!"

Snake Granny looked at Dai Mubai, because in her opinion, among Han Feng and his group, Dai Mubai was the one most likely to break through to the Soul Venerable realm.

But to everyone's surprise, Zhao Wuji chuckled and said with a hint of sarcasm, "I'm afraid that's impossible! This kid is already a level 37 Battle Soul Master. It would be unfair for him to fight your granddaughter. Besides, my student who needs a Soul Ring is a food-type support Soul Master, so he probably can't fight your granddaughter!"

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji pushed Oscar forward.

"What!?"

Upon hearing this, the Snake Granny's cloudy eyes swept over Han Feng and the others, her heart filled with shock—these boys, whose average age looked no more than twelve or thirteen, actually possessed such high talent!

Oscar, in particular, looks no more than thirteen or fourteen years old, yet he's already a Soul Master? And a food-type support Soul Master at that?

"Child! Have you joined any sect?"

Thinking this way, the Snake Woman felt a pang of appreciation for Oscar's talent and looked at him with even greater kindness, asking softly.

Seeing that Snake Granny was actually poaching people right in front of him, Zhao Wuji was also somewhat displeased. His laughter turned cold as he pulled Oscar back to his senses: "Hehe! There's no need to trouble Senior Snake Granny with that. My students will not be able to join any sect before graduation!"

At this moment, the Snake Woman realized her lapse in composure and quickly coughed to calm herself down. She replied somewhat stiffly, "This won't work, that won't work, please, King Ming, provide a solution! That beast is about to die! Then no one will get the soul ring!"

Zhao Wuji, mindful of the Dragon Lord and not wanting to argue with the Snake Woman, wore a thoughtful expression on his rugged face.

Seeing this, Han Feng was about to suggest that Tang San and Meng Yiran spar, but then he noticed Zhao Wuji's gaze fall on him, and a sense of foreboding rose within him.

"How about this!" The moment Zhao Wuji saw Han Feng, an idea immediately came to him. He grabbed Han Feng and said to the Snake Granny, "This kid is also a level 30 Quasi-Soul Master, and he hasn't obtained his third soul ring either. He's perfect for fighting your granddaughter. Why don't we let him fight alongside my student to decide who gets this soul beast?"

Snake Granny glanced at Han Feng, a look of horror appearing in her eyes—there was actually another genius prodigy?

"Okay! That's it! Grandma agrees!" Meng Yiran couldn't hold back any longer and shouted anxiously, unaware of the strange expressions on the faces of Dai Mubai and the others standing behind Zhao Wuji the moment she spoke.

What a pair of quasi-Soul Masters! When it comes to lying, Zhao Wuji is no less skilled than Han Feng!

Can Han Feng be considered a normal quasi-Soul Master? With that quality of soul power? With those few outrageous soul skills?

Oscar grinned with relief – with a dragon charging in, how could he possibly lose!?

"Teacher Zhao, employing child labor is against human ethics and laws!" Han Feng rolled his eyes, broke free from Zhao Wuji's large hand, and protested in a low voice with his back to Snake Granny and Meng Yiran.

"Enough nonsense! The Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent is about to die. Finish this quickly, or you can go find your own soul beast!" Zhao Wuji glared and kicked Han Feng away.

"Go Han Feng! If you can't take her down within ten moves, I'll look down on you, Xiao Wu!" What's remarkable is that Xiao Wu, who usually dislikes Han Feng, actually took the initiative to encourage him.

Xiao Wu was very uncomfortable with the way the Snake Granny had referred to the Phoenix-tailed Crested Snake. Since the enemy of my enemy is my friend, Xiao Wu reluctantly sided with Han Feng.

Seeing Xiao Wu's enthusiasm, Ning Rongrong naturally didn't dare to be outdone and chimed in with her own sweet voice, "Go Han Feng!"

Han Feng chuckled upon hearing this, and, as if being forced into a corner, approached Meng Yiran, rolled his eyes, and said, "Let's get started!"

"Hmph! If we can't defeat you within five moves, that soul beast is yours!" Meng Yiran was also furious. Hearing Xiao Wu's voice just now, her beautiful eyes were filled with anger, and she shouted back defiantly.

Unfortunately, Han Feng was never one to show mercy to women, so he naturally wouldn't indulge Meng Yiran. He grinned and said casually, "If you can break through my defense within ten moves, I'll surrender immediately!"

"Arrogant!"

(End of this chapter)