Douluo Continent: The Five Elements Lock Martial Soul, Five Elements Divine Might Transformation

In an instant, the wolf bandit leader turned into a cloud of blood mist and died on the spot without even letting out a scream. Only a piece of blood-red soul bone fell on the rugged mountain road.

Seeing this, Ling Yun immediately deactivated his transformation, picked up the right leg bone of the Bloodthirsty Berserk Hurricane, examined it closely, and smiled slightly.

"Hehe, I finally got this soul bone. My trip was worthwhile."

Ling Yun stroked the soul bone in his hand with great affection, as if admiring a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship.

After playing with it for a while, Ling Yun put it into his soul guide ring, not intending to absorb the soul bone.

According to his judgment, this was only a 30,000-year-old soul bone, far inferior to his 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone.

Moreover, its soul bone skill sounds very powerful, capable of instantly doubling a soul master's strength, speed, and defense, but the weakness of this move is also fatal.

Unable to use soul skills, Ling Yun is just an ordinary person. Even if an ordinary person's strength and speed are doubled, they still cannot compare with a soul master who has a martial soul. Therefore, this skill is very useless to him.

"However, I can give it to Brother Wushuang. His martial soul is a one-horned fire tyrannosaur, which has top-notch attack and defense capabilities. I believe he will really like this soul bone."

Ling Yun chuckled, then walked towards the surrounding caves to see if there were any survivors.

After searching for a while, Ling Yun arrived at a deep mountain cave and found more than a hundred civilians captured by the wolf bandits, including men, women, and even children.

The men were hung from the rocks at the top of the cave as food. Whenever a wolf bandit got hungry, it would come down there and bite into them like it was eating jerky.

Women were imprisoned in dungeons as reproductive tools, and many were abused, leaving them covered in wounds, with numb expressions and a look of utter despair.

Upon seeing this, Ling Yun's previous joy at obtaining the soul bone vanished instantly. He immediately stepped forward to rescue them and gently comforted them.

"I'm sorry, folks, I'm late!"

"But you don't need to be afraid anymore. I've wiped out that pack of wolf bandits. You're safe now. I'll escort you home now!"

"..."

Ling Yun spoke softly, but those people remained expressionless, their eyes vacant, heads bowed, saying nothing.

Clearly, they had all suffered a severe blow to their spirits, to the point that they were in a daze, like walking corpses.

While feeling pity for this, Ling Yun also felt a sense of helplessness.

"Five Elements Power, Transform!"

Ling Yun used his soul skill to transform into a divine wood ape, conjuring thick vines that wrapped around the villagers' slender bodies, leading them away from the deep mountains and forests and back to the previously deserted village. He then handed them over to the old deacon of the Martial Soul Branch Hall, giving them soft instructions.

"Old man, I have wiped out the wolf bandits on the mountain. You can let the villagers come back now. Also, these are the villagers who were captured by those wolf bandits. Please take care of them!"

After saying that, Ling Yun took out another thousand gold soul coins and solemnly handed them to the old man, then continued.

"They have been abused by the wolf bandits and suffered a mental breakdown. They may be unable to take care of themselves for a while. Please be patient and help them to live a normal life!"

Feeling the heavy gold soul coins in his hand, the old man said solemnly, "I understand. Leave these people to me. Thank you, Soul Emperor, for wiping out the wolf bandits and saving us from dire straits."

"Hehe, old man, you don't need to be so polite. I was just following His Highness the Crown Prince's orders."

Ling Yun did not forget another purpose of this trip: to attribute the credit to Xue Qinghe and enhance his prestige.

"Alright, now that there are no more wolf bandits around, it's time for me to leave. Take care, old man!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Yun transformed into a fiery crane and soared into the sky before the old man's astonished eyes. He flew away like a streak of light and eventually disappeared from sight.

After wiping out the wolf bandits in the border mountains, Ling Yun flew to another mountain and dealt with a group of mountain bandits who bullied men and women and wreaked havoc in the area.

For the next six months, Ling Yun tirelessly traversed the deep mountains and forests of the Heavenly Dou Empire, dealing with numerous bandits, outlaws, and corrupt individuals, saving many innocent and kind people, and preventing many tragedies from occurring.

Although the process was very tough, he found the past six months to be very fulfilling.

After half a year of training, Ling Yun's soul power has successfully reached the peak of level 68, and he is just one step away from breaking through to level 69.

Taking out the map Xue Qinghe had given him, Ling Yun muttered to himself, "The bandits and outlaws marked on the map have been mostly dealt with. It's time to go and report back to Xue Qinghe."

I'll also go check on Sister Huowu and the others. Half a year has passed; I wonder how they're doing?

Thinking of this, Ling Yun immediately transformed into a Flame Crane and flew towards Blazing Fire Academy. In just half a month, he arrived at Fire Cloud Mountain behind Blazing Fire Academy.

At this moment, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, the siblings, were meditating and cultivating on Huoyun Mountain. Half a year had passed, and Huo Wu's soul power had reached level 54.

Huo Wushuang's soul power has reached level 49, just one step away from breaking through level 50 and becoming a Soul King.

Chapter 103 Qian Renxue Blushes (Sorry, brothers, I'm having writer's block today)

Seeing this, Ling Yun raised the corners of his mouth, gently flapped his wings and flew behind Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, wanting to give the two a surprise.

At the same time, feeling a gust of wind blow against her face, Huo Wu suddenly opened her eyes and looked around.

Upon seeing the incredibly familiar Flaming Crane, Huo Wu's face lit up with a radiant smile, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Ling Yun, my little brother! You're finally back? What have you been doing for the past six months? Why haven't you come back to see us? Have you forgotten about your sister now that you have His Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Hehe, how could that be, Sister Huowu? You're my half-sister, how could I forget you?"

Ling Yun deactivated his transformation and said with a grin, while Huo Wushuang stopped cultivating upon hearing their conversation. She looked at Ling Yun with a speechless expression and secretly complained to herself.

Half-sister, biological sister—how did you manage to combine these two terms?

After shaking her head speechlessly, Huo Wushuang chuckled and said, "Ling Yun, welcome back? Speaking of which, where have you been for the past six months? Huo Wu and I went to the Crown Prince's residence to look for you, but the servants there said you weren't there."

"Oh, that's because His Highness the Crown Prince sent me out on a mission..."

Ling Yun then recounted his experiences over the past six months to the two of them, which made them think a lot.

Finally, Ling Yun looked at Huo Wushuang and smiled, "Brother Wushuang, I came back this time to give you a gift."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out the right leg bone of the Bloodthirsty Berserk Hurricane and handed it to Huo Wushuang.

Upon seeing the blood-red soul bone, a hint of surprise flashed in Huo Wu's eyes.

"Ling Yun, this is..."

"It's a soul bone I obtained by chance from the leader of the wolf bandits. It's 30,000 years old and comes with a powerful soul bone skill. It's not much worse than Sister Huowu's Flame Right Arm Bone. I think you'll like it, Brother Wushuang."

After a pause, Ling Yun smiled and said, "After absorbing this ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, Brother Wushuang's soul power will definitely break through level fifty, and then you will be able to obtain your fifth soul ring."

Upon hearing this, Huo Wushuang's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Thank you, Ling Yun. All these years of pampering you haven't been in vain!"

Huo Wushuang wore an excited smile on his face, and then accepted the Hurricane Right Leg Bone without any hesitation. With this soul bone, he could become a five-ring Soul King just like his sister.

After receiving the soul bone, Huo Wushuang attached it to his right leg and then infused it with soul power, absorbing the first soul bone of his life.

Three hours passed quietly, and Huo Wushuang suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, the soul bone had fused with his right leg bone, making his body even stronger!

At the same time, Huo Wushuang's soul power has reached level 50. He only needs one more soul ring to become a five-ring Soul King.

Seeing this, Ling Yun's lips curled up and he said with a smile, "Congratulations, Brother Wushuang, you will soon be able to become a Soul King just like Sister Huowu."

"Hehe, this is all thanks to your help, Ling Yun." Feeling the boiling soul power within his body, Huo Wushuang laughed excitedly.

"By the way, Ling Yun, I'm going to Sunset Forest tomorrow to get my fifth spirit ring. Do you want to come with me?"

"I won't go," Ling Yun shook his head and refused. "I still need to report to His Highness the Crown Prince later, and I also need to ask him for some favors, so I won't be with you."

"Alright then, I'll have my dad take me with me."

After chatting with the two for a few minutes, Ling Yun took his leave and went to the Crown Prince's residence to find Xue Qinghe, where he spoke respectfully.

"Your Highness, I'm back."

Upon seeing that the person who came was Ling Yun, Xue Qinghe raised the corners of her mouth and chuckled, "Hehe, it's Ling Yun. You're finally back. I can sense your presence, and your strength seems to have become even stronger!"

"As expected, I couldn't escape His Highness's discerning eye. Thanks to His Highness's good fortune, my soul power has reached level sixty-eight."

"Level 68?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's beautiful eyes immediately revealed deep shock. She hadn't expected that Ling Yun's cultivation was already close to surpassing her, the young master of the Spirit Hall. More importantly, Ling Yun was much younger than her.

After a long while, Xue Qinghe gradually accepted this fact and smiled, "Really? Then congratulations! As expected of the little genius of Blazing Fire Academy, I believe you will break through level 70 and become a Soul Saint soon."

After a pause, Xue Qinghe changed the subject, "By the way, how's the task I gave you going?"

"Your Highness, I have dealt with the band of wolf bandits who were entrenched in the border mountains. In addition, I have also eliminated all the mountain bandits and outlaws, big and small, within the Tiandou Empire."

And through my deliberate propaganda, the common people in the surrounding area all know that His Highness the Crown Prince sent me to eliminate the wolf bandits and brigands, and to save them from their suffering.”

"Well done! In this way, my status in the hearts of ordinary people will rise, and those talented soul masters from common backgrounds will also join my ranks and serve me!"

With their support and assistance, I'd like to see who dares to oppose me within the Heavenly Dou Empire!

As he spoke, a hint of greedy ambition flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, but it quickly disappeared as he looked at Ling Yun and chuckled softly.

"Ling Yun, you did a great job! You truly are my capable assistant!"

"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. It is my honor to serve you."

Ling Yun told a lie without blushing or skipping a beat, while Xue Qinghe smiled faintly.

"Hehe, alright, you must be tired after running around for half a year. Go back and rest first. I don't have anything for you to do for the time being."

You can take this time to rest well, or cultivate diligently and become a Soul Saint as soon as possible, so that you can better serve me.

"I understand. Since Your Highness doesn't need me for the time being, I have a favor to ask of Your Highness."

"Oh?" Xue Qinghe was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Ling Yun with a curious expression and asked, "What do you want me to help you with?"

"Please, Your Highness, help me find the location of the Slaughter City!"

Ling Yun said, word by word, that the reason he helped Xue Qinghe hunt down wolf bandits and mountain bandits was not only to obtain soul bones, but also because he wanted Xue Qinghe to tell him the location of the Killing City.

"The City of Slaughter..."

Xue Qinghe's expression changed. As the young master of the Spirit Hall, he naturally knew about this place and asked in surprise, "Ling Yun, you want to go to the City of Slaughter?"

“That’s right. I’ve heard that the City of Slaughter can make Soul Masters stronger, so I want to go and see for myself.”

After a pause, Ling Yun added, "And once I become stronger, I will be able to better assist His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Um……"

Xue Qinghe pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Alright, since you're willing to assist me, I can tell you the location of the Slaughter City. But I must warn you, the Slaughter City is very dangerous."

As far as I know, only Haotian Douluo and the current Pope Bibi Dong have successfully emerged from there in the past century. You'd better be prepared to spend your entire life there.”

"Hehe, for His Highness the Crown Prince, even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, I will not be afraid at all!"

Ling Yun said something casually, but as soon as he said it, Xue Qinghe's face flushed.

To her, Ling Yun's words sounded like a confession of love...

Chapter 104 Heading to the City of Slaughter