Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, have a Beast Taming Space

Chapter 60 Emerald Swan?

Elder Xuan's cloudy gaze swept over everyone, lingering for a moment on Huo Yuhao, before he took a satisfying bite of a chicken leg and mumbled, "Hmm, everyone's here? Let's go, this old man has nothing better to do than take you kids for a stroll in the Star Dou Great Forest. But let me make this clear: I won't intervene unless it's a matter of life and death. All actions will be under Le Xuan's command."

After saying that, he didn't wait for anyone to react. He vanished in a flash, as if he had never been there at all.

Huo Yuhao's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and the ominous premonition in his heart grew even stronger.

After Elder Xuan left, Zhang Lexuan, as the team leader, stepped forward: "This shouldn't be the first time anyone has entered the Star Dou Great Forest, but we might not be very familiar with each other yet. To better cooperate in the forest, let's do a simple self-introduction. Just state your name, martial soul, and cultivation level."

She took the lead in demonstrating: "Zhang Lexuan, an inner court student and teaching assistant, a martial soul of the Moon, a powerful attack-type battle soul master, with a soul power of level 82. She will be in charge of leading the team this time."

Level 82 Contra!
Apart from Huo Yuhao and the inner court senior Li Feng, Jiang Nannan and Li Yongqiang both gasped in shock, their gazes towards Zhang Lexuan filled with awe.

Such a young Contra player is simply beyond their comprehension.

Next was Li Feng, a senior student from the Inner Academy. He said succinctly, "Li Feng, Inner Academy, Martial Soul: Azure Shadow Eagle, Agility-based, Level 70, needs his seventh Soul Ring."

Then came Li Yongqiang from the outer academy. His voice was loud and clear: "Li Yongqiang, sixth year of the outer academy, martial soul is Flaming Tiger, power attack type, soul power level 40, needs a fourth soul ring."

When it was Jiang Nannan's turn, she said softly, "Jiang Nannan, fifth year of the outer academy, martial soul: Soft Bone Rabbit, agility-based attack, soul power level 40, needs a fourth soul ring."

Finally, everyone's attention focused on Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao remained calm and said, "Huo Yuhao, second year of the outer academy, martial soul Beast Taming Space, summoning type, soul power level 30, needs a third soul ring."

Zhang Lexuan clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention back: "Alright, everyone knows each other now. Let's do a final check of everyone's equipment and supplies, especially necessities like insect repellent powder and antidotes. Once everything is confirmed, we'll set off immediately!"

A moment later, everything was ready.

Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept over the fully equipped and ready-to-go team, and she waved her hand.

"set off!"

Under her leadership, the group left Shrek Academy in an orderly fashion and headed towards the vast and dangerous Star Dou Great Forest.

Huo Yuhao followed in the group, his mental detection already quietly activated, covering the surrounding area.

He knew that this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest would probably not be so simple.

As long as Elder Xuan is around, accidents are bound to happen.

Moreover, this thing most likely won't show up.

……

The group left Shrek City and headed southeast.

The Star Dou Great Forest is located southeast of Shrek Academy. It covers a vast area, spanning several provinces, and is one of the most famous gathering places for soul beasts on the Douluo Continent.

Because Li Feng, a senior student from the Inner Academy, needs to obtain the seventh soul ring, it means that they need to hunt soul beasts that are at least ten thousand years old.

Ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts usually inhabit the mixed zone or even the edge of the core zone of the Star Dou Great Forest; merely wandering in the outer areas is far from enough.

Therefore, under Zhang Lexuan's leadership, the team did not linger on the outskirts, but remained vigilant and steadily advanced into the depths of the forest. During the journey, Zhang Lexuan deliberately slowed her pace, walking alongside Huo Yuhao.

She turned her head to look at the junior beside her, whose face still held a hint of immaturity but whose eyes were unusually calm, and asked gently, "Yuhao, what kind of spirit ring do you want to acquire this time? I have general targets for hunting down Senior Li Feng, Jiang Nannan, and Li Yongqiang based on their martial souls and characteristics. But your martial soul is 'Beast Taming Space,' a rather special summoning martial soul, and I'm not really sure what kind of spirit ring would be most suitable for you."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment.

He had already considered this issue.

His first two spirit rings were given to the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and the Ice Jade Scorpion, respectively, one providing ultimate attack and power, and the other providing ultimate ice attribute and crowd control ability.

Currently, he has no shortage of offensive and control abilities, but he still lacks in mobility and sustain.

"Sister."

Huo Yuhao spoke up.

"I hope to acquire a flying-type or healing/support-type soul ring."

He paused for a moment, then stated his most ideal goal.

"If possible, the soul beast I most desire is the Emerald Swan."

"Emerald Swan?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes.

She hadn't expected Huo Yuhao's target to be so clear, and to be directly aimed at such a special and precious soul beast.

"The Emerald Swan is indeed recognized as the strongest healing-type soul beast. Its life and healing attributes are unparalleled, and it also has the ability to fly. If you succeed, it can indeed greatly make up for your current shortcomings."

But then, her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone became serious: "However, Yuhao, you should know that Emerald Swans are extremely difficult to hunt. Not only because they are strong, but also because of their background."

Zhang Lexuan looked towards the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, her voice lowered: "The queen of the Emerald Swan clan, Bi Ji, is one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, possessing a terrifying cultivation of over 600,000 years. The entire Emerald Swan clan holds a transcendent position in the Star Dou Great Forest, protected by Bi Ji, and mainly inhabits the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest near the Lake of Life. To venture deep into that area to hunt an Emerald Swan... the difficulty is no less than pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth, it can be said to be as difficult as ascending to heaven. If things go wrong, it might even provoke Bi Ji's wrath, which would be devastating for us."

Huo Yuhao nodded calmly, clearly already aware of the situation: "Senior Sister, I understand. The Emerald Swan is the most ideal choice I can think of, but I also know the risks and difficulties involved. So this is just the best option. If it's not feasible, we can settle for other soul beasts with flying or healing abilities, such as flying soul beasts with the light attribute, or plant-type soul beasts with healing abilities."

He wasn't stubborn; after all, he knew that with their current team composition, it would be overestimating their abilities to provoke the Emerald Swan in the core area.

Unless... Elder Xuan can be truly reliable just once, but it would be unwise to place our hopes on that unreliable Supreme Elder.

Zhang Lexuan smiled and nodded, saying, "It's good that you think that way. We'll prioritize looking at other soul beasts that meet your requirements. If we're really lucky and encounter a lone emerald swan... then we'll see how things go."

She also knew that the possibility was extremely slim.

As the two talked, the group gradually ventured deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

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(End of this chapter)