Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

On the plains outside White Tiger Pass, two figures appeared and disappeared time and time again.

Each flash covered a distance of a kilometer.

The journey that would normally take several days was shortened infinitely with the blessing of the Netherworld Thousand Shadow Steps.

In just one morning, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing were already standing at the familiar entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest.

"This soul bone skill is practically invincible for traveling."

Lin Ye felt the wind whistling past his ears and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Without pausing, the two stepped directly into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Upon entering the forest, Zhu Zhuqing's entire demeanor changed; her eyes became wary and filled with aggression.

"Lin Ye, this time I want to absorb a spirit ring with a higher age."

As Zhu Zhuqing moved through the woods, she spoke to Lin Ye.

"Oh? How tall?" Lin Ye asked with interest.

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, her tone firm:

"At least 50,000 years!"

"Fifty thousand years?" Lin Ye smiled.

"Big kitty, aren't you underestimating yourself a little?"

"With your current physical condition, let alone a 50,000-year spirit ring, even a 60,000-year spirit ring, as long as the attributes are suitable, you can grit your teeth and absorb it."

Zhu Zhuqing's body, after being repeatedly replenished by Lin Ye's Martial Soul Fusion Technique, is now far stronger than other Soul Masters of the same level, and even stronger than some Soul Douluos.

Hearing Lin Ye say this, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up.

"Really?"

"When have I ever lied to you?" Lin Ye retorted.

With Lin Ye's affirmation, Zhu Zhuqing's confidence grew even stronger.

The two stopped wasting time in the outer area and headed straight for the depths of the mixed zone.

Along the way, they encountered many soul beasts, but their age and attributes did not quite meet Zhu Zhuqing's requirements.

Either the age limit is too low, or the attributes don't match.

Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, and the most suitable one for her is naturally a feline or a speed- and thrusting type agility-based soul beast.

The two searched deep in the forest for two whole days.

In the past two days, they have turned the mixed zone upside down, but still haven't found a target that satisfies Zhu Zhuqing.

"How strange! Where have all the top-tier agility-type soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest gone?"

Lin Ye sat on a tree trunk and said somewhat impatiently.

Zhu Zhuqing was very patient; she carefully searched the surroundings, not letting go of any clue.

Just then, an extremely sharp gust of wind suddenly attacked from behind the two of them!

"Be careful!"

Lin Ye reacted quickly, pulling Zhu Zhuqing into his arms and simultaneously waving his hand behind his back.

"Clang!"

A metallic clang rang out.

Lin Ye's hand collided with a blurry black shadow, sending sparks flying.

The dark figure, having missed its target, immediately retreated and landed on a large tree not far away, revealing its true form.

It was a giant cat, over five meters long, with a bluish-black body and an extremely agile physique.

Its body was surrounded by visible cyan whirlwinds, radiating extremely powerful soul energy fluctuations.

"Whirlwind Spirit Cat?" Lin Ye looked at the soul beast, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Judging from its size and aura, it's quite old."

The whirlwind cat stared intently at Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing, letting out a low growl, clearly regarding them as enemies invading its territory.

Lin Ye sensed it carefully for a moment, then shook his head.

"What a pity, the attributes suit you quite well, but the age limit is a bit too high."

Lin Ye said to Zhu Zhuqing in his arms,

"This thing is at least 68,000 years old, close to 70,000 years old. It's too much for you now."

Just as Lin Ye finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly broke free from his embrace.

She looked at the majestic whirlwind spirit cat, her eyes filled with longing rather than fear.

"No," Zhu Zhuqing said firmly.

"Lin Ye, I want it!"

Lin Ye was stunned when he heard this.

He turned his head and looked at Zhu Zhuqing, his brows furrowing tightly.

"Big cat, are you crazy? I just said, this soul beast is nearly 70,000 years old! This is far beyond your limit!" Lin Ye's tone became serious.

"This is no joke! Sixty thousand years is your limit, seventy thousand years is a qualitative change! If you fail to absorb it, at best your martial soul will shatter, at worst you'll explode and die! I absolutely will not let you take that risk!"

Lin Ye's attitude was very firm.

He could risk his life with Zhu Zhuqing, but he would never allow her to go to her death.

However, Zhu Zhuqing stubbornly shook her head.

Her eyes were slightly red as she looked at Lin Ye, her voice trembling slightly.

"Lin Ye! Do you still remember what you said to me at White Tiger Pass? You said I wasn't a burden to you, that I could stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and that we could even become gods together in the future!"

"But if you continue to protect me like this, letting me safely absorb those 40,000-50,000-year-old spirit rings, the gap between us will only widen! I'll forever be able to follow behind you, watching your back!"

"I don't want this!" Zhu Zhuqing said, her voice trembling with emotion.

"Only by absorbing spirit rings of higher age can I improve myself faster! Only in this way can I truly keep up with you and walk alongside you!"

"If I give up today because of fear, I will regret it for the rest of my life! Lin Ye, please, just this once, okay?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were full of determination and persistence, but also revealed a hint of fear of being abandoned.

Lin Ye's heart softened when he saw her like this.

He knew Zhu Zhuqing was right.

This girl has a stronger sense of self-esteem and competitiveness than anyone else.

If you blindly protect her, it will only become a shackle that prevents her from soaring high.

"Damn it..." Lin Ye cursed inwardly.

He couldn't stand seeing Zhu Zhuqing like this.

He sighed deeply and reached out to ruffle Zhu Zhuqing's hair.

"Okay, you win." Lin Ye's voice was somewhat helpless, but his eyes were full of doting and trust.

"I promise you, I believe you."

Looking into Lin Ye's eyes, Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously, tears finally streaming down her face.

"Um!"

Lin Ye smiled and wiped away her tears.

Then, he turned around to face the whirlwind spirit cat that was still eyeing him menacingly, and his aura instantly became cold and violent.

"Alright, that's all for now."

"You blind beast, you've barged right into our door, saving us the trouble of looking for you."

"Congratulations, you're about to become a stepping stone for the big cat to become stronger."

Hearing Lin Ye's provocative words, the whirlwind spirit cat felt greatly insulted.

It let out an angry roar, and with a powerful leap, its massive body transformed into a streak of azure lightning, lunging directly at Lin Ye.

As it charged, the whirlwind surrounding its body became even more violent, forming sharp wind blades that sliced ​​through the air.