Douluo Continent: Snow Lotus, Ice Dragon, Ice Phoenix, My Three Lifetimes Martial Soul

Oscar successfully absorbed the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent's spirit ring, gaining a third spirit skill that could provide one minute of flight ability. Everyone was happy for him, and the tense atmosphere eased considerably.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Zhao Wuji called everyone to prepare to return to the academy.

However, just as everyone finished packing and was about to set off, a strong surge of soul power suddenly erupted from Tang San's body without warning!

The surge of energy was swift and violent, seemingly freezing the surrounding air. Tang San groaned, sat down cross-legged, a flicker of pain crossing his face, but mostly filled with joy. His Mysterious Heaven Technique circulated wildly within him, and the bottleneck of level twenty-nine, accumulated through the series of battles and the pressure, was finally broken through!

"Level 30! Xiao San is level 30 too!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their faces a mixture of disbelief and numbness. Two students had broken through to level 30 in a single day—Shrek Academy truly was a breeding ground for monsters.

Zhao Wuji rubbed his still throbbing temples, grinned, unsure whether to laugh or cry: "Damn it, not only did I make a wasted trip, but I also have to go deeper in. That old devil Flander went back first, now it's all up to me."

Despite the complaints, it was a teacher's duty to help students acquire spirit rings. Zhao Wuji had no choice but to pull himself together and lead the group deeper into the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest to find a suitable spirit beast for Tang San.

Lin Yi remained silent beside Ning Rongrong, but he understood. He knew that, according to the "plot," a huge upheaval was about to occur. He secretly adjusted his own state, the soul power of the Snow Lotus Martial Soul flowing slowly through his meridians, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Finding a suitable thousand-year-old soul beast for controlling the Blue Silver Grass was no easy task, especially for Tang San, who had specific requirements regarding the type and characteristics of soul beasts. The group carefully traversed the dense forest, encountering several thousand-year-old soul beasts along the way, but none of them quite met their requirements.

As darkness fell, the atmosphere in the forest grew increasingly eerie and dangerous. Zhao Wuji was preparing to order his men to find a place to camp for the night and search again the next day.

Just then—

"roar--!!!"

A terrifying roar, seemingly from the primordial era, exploded like thunder, shaking the entire forest! An indescribable, terrifying pressure, like a tangible tsunami, swept in from the depths of the forest, instantly engulfing everyone!

Pfft!Pfft!

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong, who were weaker, were directly overwhelmed by this oppressive force and collapsed to the ground, their faces pale and even breathing difficult. Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu were also barely able to stand, their bodies trembling violently, their eyes filled with horror.

Zhao Wuji's expression changed drastically. He instantly released his seven spirit rings, activating his Martial Soul True Body, the Mighty Vajra Bear, in an attempt to resist the oppressive force. At the same time, he roared, "Everyone, gather together! Prepare for battle!"

However, before he could finish speaking, a figure as huge as a mountain appeared at the edge of everyone's sight with steps that seemed to crack the earth.

It was a giant ape covered in fur that looked like black iron. It was over fifteen meters tall, with bulging muscles and explosive power. Its eyes, as big as lanterns, were yellow crystals and exuded an aura of indifference and savagery.

Titan Ape! One of the kings of the forest, a 100,000-year-old soul beast!

"Er Ming..." A complex emotion flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes the moment she saw the Titan Ape, but more than anything, she was anxious. She couldn't let Er Ming hurt her companion!

Zhao Wuji's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He knew that running away was futile in the face of such an existence; he could only fight to the death! He roared, his seventh spirit ring flashing, and charged towards the Titan Giant Ape with all his might, trying to buy a chance for the students to survive.

But the difference in strength was too great. The Titan Ape simply swung its giant paw, and an irresistible, terrifying force erupted. Zhao Wuji's seemingly indestructible defense was as fragile as paper; his massive bear body was sent flying, crashing through several giant trees before slamming heavily to the ground, spitting out blood, and instantly falling unconscious from severe injuries!

"Teacher Zhao!" Tang San and the others exclaimed.

Just then, the Titan Ape's gaze seemed to lock onto Xiao Wu. Its enormous hand reached out again, but not to attack. Instead, with a gentleness disproportionate to its size, it scooped up the startled Xiao Wu, turned around, and strode off toward the heart of the forest, the ground groaning beneath its feet.

"Xiao Wu—!!!" Tang San watched helplessly as Xiao Wu was taken away, letting out a heart-wrenching roar, his eyes instantly turning blood red. Without the slightest hesitation, he snatched the flying mushroom sausage Oscar had just created and stuffed it into his mouth. Pale red wings sprouted from his back, and he transformed into a streak of light, recklessly chasing after the direction where the Titan Giant Ape had disappeared!

All of this happened too fast; from the appearance of the Titan Ape to the abduction of Xiao Wu, it was only a few breaths.

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others barely recovered from the terrifying pressure. Seeing Zhao Wuji seriously injured and unconscious, Xiao Wu being kidnapped, and Tang San chasing after him, they were all somewhat panicked.

"Teacher Zhao!" Ning Rongrong was terrified when she saw Zhao Wuji lying motionless on the ground.

"Calm down!" A calm voice rang out, stabilizing the panicked crowd like a pillar of strength.

Lin Yi had already appeared beside Zhao Wuji without anyone noticing. His expression was solemn, but his eyes remained calm. He first quickly checked Zhao Wuji's injuries: internal organ concussion, multiple fractures, and disordered soul power. His injuries were extremely serious, but fortunately, his life was not in immediate danger.

"Mu Bai, Zhu Qing, you two are in charge of guarding the area. Be careful that other powerful soul beasts aren't attracted here. Oscar, continue making mushroom sausages, just in case. Hong Jun, watch out for the air." Lin Yi quickly issued the orders, his tone leaving no room for doubt. The calmness and decisiveness he displayed at this moment made Dai Mu Bai and the others subconsciously choose to obey.

After making the arrangements, Lin Yi squatted down, his palm hovering above Zhao Wuji's chest. Soft white light emanated from his palm, flowing into Zhao Wuji's body like warm spring water. It was the first soul skill of the Snow Lotus Martial Soul—Healing Light.

Unlike ordinary healing light, the soul power Lin Yi injected at this moment was purer and more powerful, carrying the unique life-purifying aura of the Snow Lotus Martial Soul, efficiently repairing Zhao Wuji's damaged internal organs and meridians, and stabilizing his chaotic soul power.

At the same time, his second yellow spirit ring flickered slightly, and a layer of crystal-clear ice lotus petal phantoms quietly unfolded, enveloping Zhao Wuji and himself within it—this was his second spirit skill, Ice Lotus Protection. This wasn't for defense against attacks, but rather to isolate any potential external interference and aura, ensuring the healing process wouldn't be affected.

As everyone waited anxiously, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhao Wuji coughed a few times, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and slowly regained consciousness. Although he was still weak, at least his life was not in danger, and his gaze towards Lin Yi was filled with shock and gratitude. He knew how serious his injuries were, and for Lin Yi to pull him back from the brink of death in such a short time, Lin Yi's healing ability was probably far beyond his imagination.

"Teacher Zhao, how are you feeling?" Ning Rongrong asked quickly.

"He won't die..." Zhao Wuji's voice was hoarse as he struggled to sit up. "Where's Xiao San? Did he go after her?"

Dai Mubai nodded solemnly.

"Nonsense! He's going to his death!" Zhao Wuji was both anxious and angry.

"There's no use talking about this now." Lin Yi helped Zhao Wuji up and said calmly, "The most important thing is to find Tang San. Teacher Zhao, your injuries haven't healed yet, so you shouldn't do anything strenuous. Rongrong, you and the others stay here to take care of Teacher Zhao. Mu Bai, Zhu Qing, and I will follow the trail to find Tang San."

His arrangement was reasonable, and no one objected. Lin Yi, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing immediately followed the tracks left by Tang San and the Titan Giant Ape, quickly giving chase.

The pursuit was not going smoothly; the Titan Ape's strides were too large, and its tracks were intermittent. The three were extremely anxious, fearing that if they were too late, they would only find Tang San's corpse.

Finally, after passing through an area filled with a faint poisonous miasma, they heard the sounds of fighting ahead and a mournful screech.

The three of them sped over, and the sight before them made them gasp in shock.

In the ravaged open space, a massive spider-like spirit beast with a ferocious human face—the Human-Faced Demon Spider—lay in a pool of blood, clearly having been recently killed. Tang San knelt beside it, pale-faced and panting, his body covered in green blood and dust, but his eyes were unusually bright, and he seemed to be tightly clutching something in his hand…

He succeeded! He actually single-handedly killed a powerful soul beast, the Human-Faced Demon Spider, whose cultivation level was over two thousand years!

However, before Dai Mubai and the others could step forward to offer their congratulations, two powerful auras suddenly locked onto them from the woods to the side.

It was none other than the Dragon Lord Meng Shu and the Snake Lady Chao Tian Xiang who had returned!

Long Gong Meng Shu's gaze swept over the corpse of the human-faced spider on the ground, then looked at Tang San's strange state, and finally landed on Lin Yi and the other two. His eyes were sharp as knives, and his Soul Douluo-level pressure was released without any concealment: "Hmph! What a small world! We were the ones who set our sights on this human-faced spider first, and chased it for ages, but you guys got the better deal! Kid, let's see what you have to say now!"

The immense pressure caused Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing to turn pale and struggle to breathe. Tang San also forced himself to stand up, his eyes grave.

Just as the atmosphere became tense, Lin Yi stepped forward, blocking Tang San and Dai Mubai. Facing the immense pressure from Long Gong Meng Shu, his expression remained calm. He simply cupped his hands slightly and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Junior Lin Yi greets Senior Long Gong and Senior Snake Granny."

Dragon Lord Meng Shu snorted coldly, without restraining his oppressive aura.

Lin Yi seemed oblivious to the suffocating pressure and continued calmly, "This Human-Faced Demon Spider was killed by my friend Tang San at the cost of his life to obtain his third spirit ring. He did not intend to compete with you, senior. Please understand."

"Fight to the death to kill him? With just one Grand Soul Master?" Snake Granny sneered at Tianxiang. "Boy, don't talk nonsense! We must take this soul beast away today!"

Lin Yi raised his head, looking directly at Long Gong Meng Shu. His tone remained calm, but what he said sent a jolt through everyone present, including Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San behind him:

"If you insist on this, seniors, though I am of low strength, I would not dare to disgrace my master's name. You two must have heard of my master, Chen Xin."

"Sword Douluo, Chen Xin?!"

Dragon Lord Meng Shu and Snake Lady Chao Tianxiang cried out in shock almost simultaneously. The arrogance and murderous intent on their faces froze instantly, replaced by deep horror and fear!

Sword Douluo Chen Xin, the world's number one attack titled Douluo, has slain countless powerful figures with his Seven Kill Sword! His reputation is enough to shake the entire Soul Master world! Although the peerless dragon and snake couple have considerable fame, they are simply no match for that decisive and ruthless peak swordsman!

Long Gong Meng Shu stared intently at Lin Yi, seemingly trying to find any trace of a lie on his face. But all he saw was a bottomless calm and a composure beyond his years. Considering Lin Yi's healing abilities and the background of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School... he was already seven or eight parts convinced.

To offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, especially that terrifying Sword Douluo, for the sake of a thousand-year-old soul beast? That's absolutely foolish!

The muscles on Long Gong Meng Shu's face twitched a few times, and finally, the immense pressure receded like a tide. He gave Lin Yi a deep look, then glanced at Tang San, who was in a strange state, snorted coldly, and without saying a word, he pulled the still somewhat unwilling Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, turned around and quickly disappeared into the dense forest, as if afraid of being a step too slow.

Only after the two figures completely disappeared did Dai Mubai and the others breathe a long sigh of relief, their backs soaked with cold sweat. They looked at Lin Yi, who still stood there calmly, their eyes filled with indescribable complexity. Just a name had been enough to frighten away the powerful Dragon-Snake couple!

Tang San watched Lin Yi's retreating figure, his heart filled with turbulent emotions. He had thought he had overestimated this guard from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but he hadn't expected the man's background to be so astonishing! A disciple of the Sword Douluo... no wonder he possessed such strength and bearing.

Lin Yi turned around, as if he had just done something insignificant, and said to Tang San, "Hurry up and absorb the spirit ring; we shouldn't stay here any longer."