Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

“Let’s go up there and find individuals of suitable age from a higher vantage point,” Sisi suggested.

The four of them climbed up a relatively gentle slope on one side of the valley entrance.

The hillside wasn't very steep, but it still took some effort for kids like Wang Teng and Wang Sheng.

Once you reach the top of the hill, the golden veins of the entire valley come into view, making it even more dazzling.

"found it!"

Su Yuntao, with his better eyesight, pointed to the southeast corner of the valley and said, "Over there, near the base of the rock wall, those few vines that are the darkest in color and the thickest, judging from their luster and thickness, are probably around six hundred years old."

Wang Teng squinted and searched carefully, and soon found something near the foot of the mountain wall where they were.

"Brother Tao, Sister Sisi, look right below us, at the very bottom of the rock wall, that clump of vines is a bit thinner, with golden veins tinged with light green. Isn't it about 550 years old?"

Sisi compared the two plants in the directions they pointed to, pondered for a moment, and said, "I'll choose the one that's 550 years old."

"The energy of a six-hundred-year-old soul ring might be a bit too much for me. I am a weapon soul master, and my physical fitness is not as good as that of a beast soul master. It's better to play it safe."

Su Yuntao nodded in agreement and said, "You're right."

"Then, you all wait up there and protect Sisi. I'll go down and take care of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yuntao leaped off the edge of the hillside, which was several meters high.

"Lone Wolf, possess me!"

A low shout rang out in mid-air.

A grayish-white light surged from Su Yuntao's body, causing his body to swell and his hair to grow wildly, transforming him into a half-wolf, half-human form in an instant.

Chapter 42: Protagonist Treatment, Unexpected Appearance of a Soul Beast

Su Yuntao's hands transformed into sharp claws, and his eyes gleamed with a wild light.

"Second Soul Skill, Claw Assault!"

A yellow spirit ring lit up from beneath Su Yuntao's feet, and his claws suddenly extended, the blades gleaming even brighter.

Using the momentum of his fall, Su Yuntao lunged directly at the clump of golden vines at the base of the mountain wall.

"Sizzle—!"

With a swift slash, several golden vines, each as thick as a finger, snapped in two.

However, the golden vine was not defeated.

The remaining dozen or so vines of the soul beast, like a frightened golden python, began to lash and coil wildly toward Su Yuntao.

"First Soul Skill, Binding Silk!"

On the mountain wall, Sisi stretched out her hands, and countless supple white silk threads shot out from her palms.

Soon, the threads precisely wrapped around some of the vines below.

Then, Sisi began to pull backward with all her might.

The vines were pulled, and the golden vines' movements suddenly stopped.

On the other side, Su Yuntao's pressure also decreased significantly, and a glint of light flashed in his wolf eyes.

"First Soul Skill, Wild Power!"

A white light flashed, and Su Yuntao's speed and power were amplified by his soul skill.

He moved nimbly through the remaining vines.

Its sharp claws would swing out from time to time, each time severing one or two vines.

Green sap continued to drip down, and the golden vine's struggles gradually weakened.

"No...I can't hold him back!"

Sisi suddenly exclaimed.

Although her martial spirit silk had entangled the vines, the struggle of the golden vines below was becoming increasingly intense.

At this moment, Sisi was involuntarily dragged forward, and was about to slide off the cliff.

"Big brother, help me!"

Wang Teng hurriedly shouted.

"War Tiger, possess me!"

Wang Sheng let out a low roar, his body radiating a pale yellow light, his muscles bulging, his figure growing taller, and a faint "king" character pattern appearing on his forehead.

Then, Wang Sheng rushed to Sisi's side in one stride.

Then, he firmly grasped the taut white silk thread with his tiger-like paws.

Wang Sheng lowered his waist and sat on the horse, pushing backward together with Sisi.

"Hey--!"

With their combined efforts, the two finally managed to stabilize their position and were locked in a stalemate with the golden vines below.

Below the valley, the sound of vines snapping echoed continuously.

With Sisi and Wang Sheng holding back some of the vines, Su Yuntao's clearing speed increased significantly.

About five minutes later, all the attacking vines of the golden vine were cut off, leaving only a few stubble hanging limply on the rock wall, dripping sap.

Su Yuntao landed on a rock at the bottom of the valley, slightly out of breath, and waved upwards.

"Success!"

Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, immediately withdrew her martial spirit, and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead.

Then, she carefully climbed down the hillside.

Wang Teng and Wang Sheng remained above, vigilantly observing the movements inside and outside the valley to prevent other soul beasts from being attracted by the fight.

At the bottom of the valley, Sisi walked to the withered golden vine, took out a short sword, and ended its life.

Faint yellow light spots drifted out from the corpse of the soul beast, gradually condensing into a clear yellow soul ring, which pulsed slowly in the air.

Sisi sat cross-legged, concentrated her mind, and began to guide the soul ring to absorb energy.

Time passed little by little.

The valley returned to silence, with only the soft rustling of the wind through the vines.

About an hour later, the fluctuations of her soul power gradually subsided. She opened her eyes, a golden glint flashing in them, and her face beaming with joy.

"Level 21! The spirit ring absorption went very smoothly."

Congratulations, Sister Sisi!

The Wang brothers above and Su Yuntao below spoke almost simultaneously.

"Brother Tao, Sister Sisi, do you need to take a break?"

Wang Teng shouted down.

Although Sisi was in excellent condition after absorbing the spirit ring, Su Yuntao had just gone through a battle, and his spirit power and physical strength were depleted.

Su Yuntao stretched his limbs, feeling the remaining soul power in his body, and shook his head, saying, "No need, I've already recovered enough when I was absorbing the soul ring."

"While it's still early, let's continue searching for a suitable soul beast for you."

"I don't need to rest anymore, I feel great now!"

Sisi stood up, her spirits radiant with the vitality brought by her abundant soul power.

"Alright, let's set off now."

Su Yuntao responded.

Then, he and Sisi climbed up from the valley and met up with Wang Teng and the other person.

After tidying up briefly, the four prepared to leave the golden valley.

"Ugh-"

Just as the four were about to set off, a piercing scream suddenly broke the silence of the forest and stabbed into their ears.

"Awooo—"

"Fuck-"

"Snap—"

Immediately afterwards, the furious roars of wild beasts, the crisp sound of something being forcibly torn apart, and the teeth-grinding sound of bones breaking echoed one after another, reverberating through the empty valley.

The four exchanged a glance.

Su Yuntao turned his head toward the source of the sound and asked, "Shall we go take a look?"

Wang Teng looked at Sisi and said, "Sisi, what do you think?"

"Judging from the noise, it sounds like a soul beast hunting."

Sisi had just finished absorbing her second spirit ring and was full of confidence. After a moment's thought, she nodded in agreement and said, "It's good to go and take a look. Maybe we can find the tiger-type spirit beast that you two need."

So the four of them turned around and cautiously made their way toward the source of the sound, which was the entrance to the valley they had passed through on their way here.

The commotion hadn't been far from them, and they quickly and silently crept up to the upper slope on the left side of the valley.

Then, Wang Teng and his three companions, taking advantage of the cover of rocks and bushes, crouched down and looked down.

The situation at the bottom of the valley was immediately apparent.

A mottled cat-spirit beast with dull fur is pinning a soft-boned rabbit under its paws and tearing at it.

Those chilling sounds just now were clearly from the hunt.

"what?"

Sisi's eyes lit up slightly, and she whispered, "That spotted cat... judging from its size and soul power fluctuations, it must be over three hundred years old, which is perfect for you two to absorb."

Wang Sheng lay prone behind the rock, frowned, and lowered his voice, saying, "The age is suitable, but this soul beast is too old, isn't it?"

"Its fur is half gray and half white, and it's crippled. Look, it's missing a piece from its right leg."

"Is it possible to absorb a soul ring from someone who is old, weak, sick, or disabled?"