Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Dragon Abyss Sword, has become its scabbard.

Chapter 36 Soul King

Is it the Thunderous Hell Vine? A terrifying soul beast with extreme attributes.

If it is indeed this kind of soul beast as I think, capable of influencing celestial phenomena, then it should be at the level of ten thousand years.

This kind of soul beast can control celestial phenomena as soon as it enters ten thousand years. Judging from its extreme attributes, it can fight across two soul rings. Even at ten thousand years, it can contend with a soul saint.

Moreover, it possesses extremely destructive lightning attributes, which ordinary Soul Saints cannot handle.

I'm not sure if that's true, I'll have to check later.

"Ding Quan, do you know what happened?"

"Even the teachers at the advanced academy don't know what's going on, how would I know?" Ding Quan came to his senses.

"That's true. Although I don't know your strength, you're definitely very strong." Yu Gang looked at Ding Quan with some envy. Ding Quan exuded a strange pressure, much stronger than the teachers in the academy.

Yu Gang is now nineteen years old and has a soul power level of sixteen. He will basically remain a two-ring Great Soul Master for the rest of his life, with a very small chance of breaking through to Soul Venerable.

"I've had some good fortune in the past few years, and my abilities are still quite good."

"I know your strength very well. You're the one who led me to a winning streak in the Great Soul Arena."

"By the way, Gang-ge, didn't you participate in the Soul Battle at the Grand Soul Arena?" Ding Quan had been in the Water City Grand Soul Arena for a month or so, but he hadn't seen Yu Gang.

"I just haven't participated for a while. The All-Continent Soul Master Tournament is in a year. Now there are quite a few outside soul masters coming to this Great Soul Arena for training. Those people from advanced soul master academies aren't easy to talk to." Yu Gang said with some annoyance, as if he had suffered a loss before.

"That's true." The Soul Battles in the Great Soul Arena are indeed much more lively than before, and the people participating in the Soul Battles recently are all quite young.

It seems that this is one of the reasons why we didn't cause any trouble in the Great Soul Arena.

"Also, my Soul Points are pretty high now, almost at Silver Soul, but the queue time is too long, so I haven't gone recently."

"Silver Soul?" Ding Quan looked at Yu Gang with some surprise. Although Silver Soul is the third level of Soul in the Great Soul Arena, not many people can reach the first level. It seems that Yu Gang's true strength is not bad among his peers.

"It's a pity I'm always a few points short and can't get higher." Yu Gang smiled at Ding Quan. Silver Battle Soul was too easy for Ding Quan, so it wouldn't be surprising if he could reach Gold Battle Soul or even higher.

"That's still pretty strong."

"That's nothing compared to you, but I did get to meet Xu Rou." Yu Gang's gaze fell on his wife, Xu Rou, who was a first-ring Soul Master, not far away.

"Congratulations, Brother Gang! Let's find a place to sit down!"

"Okay, I know this place well, I'll lead the way. But are those two your sister-in-law?"

The next day.

Ding Quan held a map of the shipping route in his hand, on which was marked a location—the island where the Soul Hunter fleet had set sail to rest and regroup.

This was obtained by Ding Quan yesterday after he told Yu Gang he was interested in the island, and Ding Quan also gave him sufficient compensation.

I estimated the distance, and it was quite far. However, the island was indeed large, and because not many people ventured there, it remained quite pristine.

There were also many islands of varying sizes marked around, indicating that the area was rich in ecology and a popular hunting ground for sea spirit beasts and spirit masters.

Ding Quan also inquired with Yu Gang again. He learned that the area used to be frequently stormy with thunder and lightning, but the storms were short-lived, unlike the continuous storms that occur now.

It seems we really need to find some time to go and take a look. This phenomenon does indeed resemble the result of the Thunderous Hell Vine absorbing lightning.

"Quan, is there a problem there?" Ling saw Ding Quan put the map away with a serious expression, and she also learned about the situation on the island.

"Hmm, the situation there seems to be caused by a type of soul beast that I know of."

"A lightning-attribute soul beast?" Wei'er's eyes lit up. She was the only one here with wind and lightning attributes, and any soul beast that caught Ding Quan's attention was bound to be strong.

"Indeed, if it is really as I guessed, this soul beast also possesses extreme attributes, and its age is already over ten thousand years old."

"Ultimate attribute! Age over ten thousand years." The two of them didn't know about Lei Mingyan and Teng, but they did know about the ultimate attribute.

Soul beasts with ultimate attributes are all super soul beasts, representing the pinnacle of the soul beast pyramid.

"I can't be sure, I'll check with you later."

If it really is the Thunderous Hell Vine, then the strength of the group is still somewhat lacking. Let's wait and see later.

Moreover, whether or not one can absorb a soul ring produced by the Thunderous Hell Vine is still a big question. Ding Quan glanced at the excited Wei'er beside him.

If it really is Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng, then she is the most suitable among these people right now.

It's a pity that my fourth spirit ring is already confirmed to be of the metal attribute. I'll just have to spend more time looking for the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's sharpness is more suitable for its own Martial Soul, the Dragon Abyss Sword.

"That's true. So where are we going now, Quan, the place where you grew up?" Ling asked Ding Quan with a smile.

Now I have a few more pieces of good quality whale glue, and I need to find a place to work on them.

"It is indeed time to go home." Upon hearing this, Ding Quan looked in the direction of Jinshi Village. He had been away for five years, and it was time to go back and take a look.

Now that I have enough cultivation materials, it's time to focus on my cultivation and strive to reach level 40 as soon as possible.

Ding Quan did not return to Jinshi Village first, but went directly to Water City to earn Gold Soul Coins.

"Are we going home? Is there anything else we need to buy?"

"Let's see if we can buy some precious materials and upgrade the composite bow." The composite bow isn't very useful to them now; they haven't used it much since they obtained their third spirit ring.

"Let's see if we can increase its power a bit," Ding Quan thought, touching the storage soul tool in his hand.

"Then let's go buy some gifts too." Vera pulled the two of them towards the street.

Ling and Wei'er knew Ding Quan's identity; he had grown up under the care of many people in the village, who could be considered Ding Quan's elders.

Ding Quan and his companions had never been to Water City before, so they spent some time at Water City's famous market.

However, Water City was also quite prosperous, with many people in the market, and Ding Quan saw quite a few young Soul Masters.

After buying most of their things, the group went to a nice restaurant to have a bite to eat.

A commotion broke out, and Ding Quan's gaze shifted slightly as he looked towards the restaurant entrance.

"Give us a good spot!"

"Captain, look over there."

Wow, two beauties!

"Let's sit here!"

A slightly frivolous voice came from behind, and a group of people dressed in the same clothes walked in. One of them looked in the direction of Ding Quan and the others and said something.

The group then sat down not far from Ding Quan and his companions.

"You have a good eye, those two are indeed beautiful," someone chimed in.

When Ding Quan saw the group of people come in, he looked at Ling Wei and the other person, and frowned upon hearing their flippant words.

Ling Wei and the other woman are indeed very beautiful, so it's normal for them to attract attention.

However, most people only glanced at them before looking away, since there are indeed many beautiful women in Douluo Continent, and the two were clearly Soul Masters.

The other person was wearing the same clothes, so it seemed that they were students from a high-level Soul Master Academy.

Bilge Advanced Soul Master Academy? Ding Quan saw a sign in front of the other party.

This group of people are basically at the level of thirty-something in terms of soul power, so if I'm not mistaken, they are a team of soul masters.

The Soul Master Tournament is just one year away, and these are the teams that have come here to train in the Great Soul Arena.

They're just a bit weak; with that kind of strength, they'd basically be cannon fodder in the Soul Master Competition.

Ding Quan had never heard of this academy before; it seemed to be the kind that eliminated contestants directly after the Soul Master Competition began.

"Hmph!" Upon hearing their voices, Wei'er's eyes darkened, and a surge of soul power erupted from her body. Ling, equally gloomy, stared at the other party.

Sensing the soul power emanating from Vera, the voices of the team speaking not far away instantly fell silent.

Then the group looked at Wei'er with uncertain expressions.

Wei'er's soul power level is much stronger than theirs. More importantly, Wei'er has consumed two immortal herbs, and her martial soul can now be said to be a top-tier martial soul with extremely high strength.

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After Vera unleashed her soul power, the martial souls of the group from Bilge Academy were somewhat suppressed.

Many diners nearby sensed this spiritual power, and many got up and left.

"Don't cause me any trouble!" A strong voice came from outside, and the people from Bilge Academy relaxed upon hearing it.

"teacher!"

Ding Quan followed the gaze of everyone and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

A middle-aged man walked in from outside. He was not short, but he was a bit fat. He was wearing clothes similar to those of the students, but much more expensive.

Their teacher is a Soul King.

"Hmm?" After entering, the Soul King also looked at Wei'er and Ling, his eyes lit up, then he looked at Ling and Wei'er, and then looked at Ding Quan.

These people were young, but their strength surpassed that of their students, especially that man, whose eyes were far too sharp.

"Are you their teacher?" Ding Quan asked, noticing the Soul King's gaze directed at him.

"And who are you people?" The Soul King looked at Ding Quan and his group with hostility, and walked up to his student.

At the same time, he also unleashed soul power, which was stronger than that of Vera.

"Who am I?" Ding Quan stood up, looking at the Soul King with equally unfriendly eyes.

It seems that his students' actions are also related to him, and Ding Quan sensed a familiar soul power fluctuation from this Soul King.

It was very similar to the soul power fluctuation of the Soul King he dealt with two months ago. Although he had never seen what kind of martial soul that Soul King had, Ding Quan had sensed the opponent's soul power before taking action.

The person in front of me might have some special relationship with that Soul King, and the way he looked at Ling Wei and the other person was rather strange.

"Boy, answer my question." The Soul King's expression hardened, and his soul power erupted once more.

"What, are you going to make a move?" Ding Quan's expression remained unchanged, while Ling and Wei'er, who were standing to the side, also stood up, their expressions turning dangerous as they watched the Soul King.

Ling and Wei'er also sensed the soul power fluctuations of the person in front of them, which were similar to those of the Soul King they had killed with mental attacks earlier.

And the look in that person's eyes just now was definitely strange.

Seeing that Ding Quan was about to make a move, the students behind him immediately started shouting.

"The teacher is a Soul King!"

"That's right, not only that, but the teacher is Earl Snowfall's man!"

"You dare to lay a hand on him!"

"And our boss..."

……

Are the people of Earl Fallen Snow?

Ding Quan didn't pay attention to what the students were saying afterward, but it did make sense in that sense.

It seems that the Soul King who died a few years ago intended to give Ling Wei and the other person as gifts to Earl Luo Xue.

And the way this person reacted upon seeing Ling Wei and the other person... could it be that Earl Luo Xue has some kind of peculiar fetish?

Moreover, that Soul King seems to be involved in the human trafficking business, so is this person in front of us doing the same?

As a nobleman of the Heaven Dou Empire, why would Earl Luo Xue interfere in the affairs of advanced soul master academies? Indeed, many advanced soul master academies have nobles behind them.

"A Soul King?" Upon hearing this, Ding Quan's spiritual power surged, and a sharp aura burst forth from his body.

"You!" The Soul King stared at Ding Quan in shock.

This person's soul power doesn't seem stronger than mine, but their aura is actually much stronger.

Moreover, he felt a suppression on his body, and his expression became somewhat unpleasant. What kind of strength did this person in front of him possess?

Seeing the somewhat wary look on the Soul King's face, Ding Quan realized that the pressure he released through his mental power could indeed reach the level of a Soul King.

"What, do you still need to ask me who I am?" Ding Quan looked at the Soul King in front of him.

"It was my students' fault this time, and I apologize to you on their behalf." Upon hearing this, the Soul King withdrew his soul power and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ding Quan and the others.

"Oh?" Ding Quan glanced at the Soul King upon hearing this, then looked at the students behind him.

Is this the captain? Ding Quan saw that the captain of the Bilge Academy team had been silent until now, and he had only nodded as his teacher apologized on behalf of his student.

It seems this captain has an unusual background.

It seems that the members of the Bilge Academy team are mostly from noble families, which can be confirmed, since many advanced soul master academies are not open to commoners.

This makes sense, since nobles look down on commoners, and the Heavenly Dou Empire is indeed in a state of decay.

"Let's go!" The Soul King watched as Ding Quan withdrew his spiritual power, then said no more and led his students away from there.

After watching the other party leave, Ling and Wei'er also withdrew their soul power, and the group quickly departed.

"Spring?" The group walked to a secluded spot, and Ling immediately activated his Martial Soul, releasing his second Soul Skill.

"Let's not go home yet, let's go see that Soul King." The Soul King found Ling Wei and the other person's reaction strange. Could it be that the city lord of that small town had revealed Ling Wei and the other person's affair a few years ago?

Furthermore, it's necessary to confirm whether this person has any connection with the city lord, and whether the way this person looks at Ling Wei and the other person indicates that they know something.

"good!"

The group quickly headed in the direction where the group from Bilge Academy had left.

(End of this chapter)