novelhk Chapter 9 Personally Fighting Soul Beasts
Chapter 9 Personally Fighting Soul Beasts
Because of Chen Xin's presence, obtaining the soul ring went exceptionally smoothly.
There's no need to worry about danger; just slowly search for the soul beasts you like.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's soul skills are fixed. Not long after entering the forest, Ning Rongrong obtained a soul ring, which was dropped by a soul beast that was over seven hundred years old.
The first soul skill is to increase strength, just like the first soul skill of the ordinary Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
The only difference is that the original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's first soul skill increases strength by 20%, while Ning Rongrong's first soul skill increases strength by 25%. This phenomenon proves that increasing the age of the soul ring is a good method.
Ning Rongrong used the same amount of whale glue and herbs as Li Jiuyou, but as a support-type soul master, her basic physical qualities were poor, and she lacked perseverance when absorbing them. In addition, Li Jiuyou refined them with his cultivation technique, so the upper limit of the soul rings they could bear was different.
"5% more...?"
Li Jiuyou thought to himself, "As expected of the percentage-based amplification unique to the Douluo World."
Don't underestimate this 5% extra boost. When you reach the Title Douluo level or even become a god, the combined effect of this boost will be exceptionally significant.
"Now it's time to acquire a soul ring for Jiuyou."
Chen Xin looked at Li Jiuyou and said:
"I've already examined your body. For safety's sake, it would be best to absorb a 1300-year-old spirit ring. However, I still have to ask you one last time: what age spirit ring are you planning to absorb?"
"It's from 1,400 years ago, I think."
Li Jiuyou actually wanted to challenge the 1,500-year-old challenge, but he also trusted Chenxin's detection results.
Although 1,400 years is quite good, Li Jiuyou still felt it was a little lacking...
But it's alright, the lifespan of spirit rings in the Douluo world isn't fixed, there are ways to increase it.
After searching for a while, the three of them saw a pig-like spirit beast with red fur lying on a rock, grinding its front hooves.
This soul beast looked to be over two and a half meters long, with long teeth around its mouth, dark red skin, and messy fur on its back that resembled the steel wool ball that Li Jiuyou had seen in his previous life.
"This is a Fire Boar. It has a strong impact force and likes to charge up its speed and then attack its enemies, knocking them into the air and causing them to fall to their deaths. Because of the fire attribute, it runs faster and faster, and its power accumulates like a burning flame. When the first charge fails to knock the enemy away, the fire attribute accumulated in its body will explode, releasing a second burst of power."
"You can judge its age by looking at its fangs. Judging from the length, this soul beast is of appropriate age, being over 1,350 years old."
Hearing Chen Xin's words, Li Jiuyou was also somewhat tempted.
This kind of spirit beast does seem to be a good match for me.
Judging from its attack pattern, it should be able to create a power-attribute soul skill after combining with its own martial soul, and it might even have a rare effect of increasing damage percentage when charged.
"how?"
"Grandpa Sword, I want it."
"Alright, then you may proceed."
Upon hearing Chen Xin's words, Li Jiuyou subconsciously turned around.
It wasn't mentioned before that you had to acquire the spirit ring yourself.
"I obtained my first spirit ring on my own. At the time, my father was just there to make sure I wouldn't suffer any serious injuries."
Chen Xin said this without blushing at all.
He knew, of course, that the situation was completely different; Li Jiuyou was dealing with a soul beast that was over 1,300 years old and also possessed attributes.
What he had dealt with back then was just a soul beast that was over four hundred years old.
However, if Chen Xin had mentioned his request to hunt for the soul ring himself beforehand, he was worried that Li Jiuyou would choose a low-age soul beast because he was afraid to fight it. That's why he brought it up now, also to test whether Li Jiuyou dared to wield his sword against an opponent stronger than himself.
"……good!"
Li Jiuyou hesitated for a few seconds before nodding, summoning his martial spirit and slowly walking towards the Firefly Pig.
He wouldn't ask or say anything more; since Chen Xin told him to go, he would go.
No matter what, Chen Xin wouldn't watch Li Jiuyou die in the process of obtaining his first soul ring. Besides, he already knew his opponent's abilities, so there was nothing to be afraid of. He could just treat it as training himself.
He had figured everything out in his mind. Although he still had some fear of the Firefly Pig, he was able to suppress it with his willpower.
Holding the Longquan Sword in both hands, Li Jiuyou felt that he himself also possessed considerable power.
When it got within 20 meters of the Firefly Pig, it immediately spotted Li Jiuyou, the intruder with ill intentions. It stood up and kicked its hind legs back and forth on the ground, exhaling steaming white vapor from its mouth.
Li Jiuyou knew this was a warning between soul beasts. A highly aggressive soul beast like the Firefly Pig would only give one warning. If he got any closer, the Firefly Pig would charge without hesitation.
Li Jiuyou gripped the Longquan Sword and immediately began to run.
Seeing this, the Fire-Embroidered Pig did not wait any longer. It immediately slammed its four hooves on the ground and charged at Li Jiuyou with its tusks pointed at it.
"Of the seven treasures, the first is strength!"
Suddenly, a beam of light descended upon Li Jiuyou, and he knew without turning around who had unleashed the soul skill.
With this 25% increase, Li Jiuyou immediately felt much more relaxed.
Seeing the Firefly Boar only three or four meters away, Li Jiuyou immediately gripped the Longquan Sword with both hands and slashed forward.
"Hmph!"
The Firefly Pig grunted twice, seemingly mocking Li Jiuyou's overestimation of his abilities.
Its mouth lowered slightly, then suddenly rose, its two fangs clashing against the Longquan sword, producing a clanging sound.
In this first clash, the two were surprisingly evenly matched!
However, Li Jiuyou knew all the attributes of the Firefly Pig. After running for twenty meters, it must have accumulated a certain amount of fire attribute in its body, and its hidden strength was about to be released!
Sure enough, Li Jiuyou saw the fluff on the Firefly Pig's back start to sway, and then its strength suddenly burst forth, trying to lift Li Jiuyou up!
All of this was within Li Jiuyou's expectations.
These soul beasts, which have not yet developed intelligence, have simple ideas and rely solely on instinct for their attacks. When facing a human child like Li Jiuyou, their attacks will be formulaic.
Li Jiuyou immediately drew his broad Longquan sword horizontally, then used it to block the Firefly Boar's tusks before leaping backward into the air and mounting the Firefly Boar's back.
Feeling the burning heat coming from below, Li Jiuyou was also in great discomfort.
The Fire Pig sensed that Li Jiuyou was alright and was even perched on its back, so it immediately started jumping around. When it couldn't shake Li Jiuyou off, its eyes blazed with fury, and it ran towards a large tree in the distance.
Its thinking was simple: a human like Li Jiuyou must be physically weaker than itself, and he would die after crashing into it, while it would not!
"Grandpa Sword, please save him!"
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong continued to channel her soul power, keeping her soul skill empowering Li Jiuyou, while speaking to Chen Xin beside her.
Chen Xin was about to nod when he saw Li Jiuyou turn his head to the side and shake his head at him.