Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 43 Thousand-Year-Old Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent

Three and a half years later, Han Feng returned to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Compared to three and a half years ago, her strength had increased significantly. With Zhao Wuji protecting her, her safety was much greater than before. And the person by her side had transformed from a beautiful young woman into a tall and handsome young man.

Han Feng just couldn't understand why Dai Mubai was so annoying, even though they both had blond hair.

Why would a grown man like you ask what he likes and dislikes? And why would he want to know his own birthday?

We're not Zhu Zhuqing!

Were we focusing our efforts in the wrong direction?

"Everyone be careful. Even if we encounter a soul beast with ten years of cultivation, don't provoke it easily. We only hunt the soul beasts we need and avoid conflicts with other soul beasts!" Along the way, Tang San demonstrated extremely strong theoretical knowledge. Whether he had seen a soul beast before or not, Tang San seemed to know it like the back of his hand. Even Zhao Wuji couldn't compare to Tang San!

With his vast knowledge base, Tang San has unknowingly become the backbone of the group. Whenever something happens, everyone will subconsciously ask Tang San for advice.

Even Han Feng and Dai Mubai were no exception.

Compared to Tang San, what they know can at best be considered common sense.

"Why? They were just a few weak soul beasts. We killed them, so what? Are we afraid of them?!" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.

Tang San smiled gently: "Firstly, the blood of weaker soul beasts attracts stronger ones. Secondly, soul beasts grow slowly, but soul masters need to hunt many soul beasts throughout their lives. If we hunt soul beasts indiscriminately, what will become of our descendants many years later?"

Tang San's words convinced Ma Hongjun, who exclaimed in admiration, "Third Brother! You know so much!"

Following behind the group, Zhao Wuji nodded in agreement, thinking to himself, "This kid's teacher is no ordinary person..."

"Hmm?" At the same time, Zhao Wuji suddenly frowned and shouted, "Something's up! Zhu Zhuqing! Go see what it is!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, and in a flash, she had already climbed onto a tree branch and leaped into the air. With her martial spirit activated, her beautiful eyes transformed into vertical pupils, and she immediately noticed the anomaly. She exclaimed, "It's a soul beast! Flying at a height of three or four meters above the ground, and it's very fast!"

"Is it a bird-type spirit beast?" Ning Rongrong asked uncertainly.

"No! It's a long, narrow soul beast, about six or seven meters long... The leaves are too dense; I can only see its wings and red head!" Zhu Zhuqing quickly dismissed Ning Rongrong's guess, frowning as if she wanted to get closer.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Wuji immediately shouted, "Come back! Don't come any closer!"

Tang San remained silent, but Han Feng noticed a flash of purple in his eyes before he said in a deep voice, "It's a snake!"

Oscar, standing next to Tang San, was taken aback upon hearing this: "A snake? A flying snake? And it has wings?"

"That's right!" Tang San said to Zhu Zhuqing with a confident expression, "Zhuqing! That soul beast shouldn't have a red head, but rather a red rooster comb!"

Zhu Zhuqing frowned, looked again intently, and then nodded: "That's right! It is indeed a red rooster's comb!"

Tang San and Zhao Wuji both smiled when they heard this!

"It's a crested snake!"

Tang San exclaimed with delight, and seeing the others' confusion, he explained, "Based on its characteristics, this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent should be a soul beast between 1,300 and 1,800 years old. Both its attributes and age are very suitable for Oscar!"

Upon hearing that it was a suitable spirit beast, Oscar smiled happily and praised Tang San, "Little San! You're practically an encyclopedia of the spirit master world!"

Tang San blushed slightly at the praise and said shyly, "My teacher is the real expert; I only learned the basics!"

"Oscar! Looks like your luck has turned!" Looking at the grinning Oscar, Zhao Wuji spoke up, "But I won't be making a move! Tang San, since you understand this soul beast, you'll be in charge this time!"

Tang San nodded: "Understood!"

"Fatty! Your martial spirit has a suppressive effect on the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent. When it appears, release your martial spirit to suppress its speed!"

"Zhu Qing, Xiao Wu! I'll use Blue Silver Grass to get you close to the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. Make sure you take it down in one hit!"

"Oscar! Rongrong! We're ready to support you anytime!"

Tang San quickly made the arrangements, but notably omitted Dai Mubai and Han Feng—their strength was simply too formidable. Dealing with a thousand-year-old soul beast might not be worthwhile with them, and their apparent strength surpassed Tang San's own. Managing subordinates and superiors was always a major headache for commanders.

Han Feng and Dai Mubai didn't say anything, they just prepared themselves. Although Tang San didn't ask them to do anything, they still had to deal with any possible changes.

"call!"

With a whoosh, the crested serpent darted through the forest at incredible speed, so fast that Oscar and the others could only see its afterimage!

But everyone had been preparing for a long time, how could they let it leave so easily?

"Screech!" A phoenix cry rang out, and the Fiery Phoenix appeared in the air. The phoenix's aura caused the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent to suffocate, and its speed suddenly dropped several times!

At this moment, Tang San smiled confidently, Blue Silver Grass fluttering at his fingertips, and Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing leaped up from the tree and instantly rushed in front of the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent!

"Second Soul Skill! Netherworld Hundred Claws!"

"Eight-Stage Throw!"

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's eyes narrowed simultaneously, and their two figures, one red and one black, became afterimages, instantly unleashing dozens of attacks!

However, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent's body was too slippery. Even Tang San's Blue Silver Grass couldn't catch it. Before the attack even hit it, eighty percent of it was already deflected. In addition, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent's shell was very hard, so Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were unable to leave any substantial damage to it.

"Oh no! It's getting away!"

Even with Ma Hongjun's suppression, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent was still very fast. Knowing that it was no match for the group, a sinister and ruthless glint flashed in its eyes, and it was about to make a quick getaway!

Xiao Wu saw the will to survive in the eyes of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. She hesitated for a moment, and was then thrown several meters away by the serpent!

But Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate. She activated her first soul skill and subconsciously chased after him!

But how could Zhu Zhuqing possibly be a match for the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent on her own? With no one left to fight back, Zhu Zhuqing was at a loss against the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent for a time!

The Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent was taken aback at first, but quickly realized that the Soul Master in front of it had no means of attacking, so it lashed out with its tail!

"Bamboo Clear!"

In an instant, Dai Mubai's eyes turned red. He activated his first and third soul skills, transforming into a white-haired tiger king. He stomped his legs and lifted himself up seven or eight meters!

"null!"

When Dai Mubai reached Zhu Zhuqing's side, it was too late to retaliate against the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent. He could only grab Zhu Zhuqing and hold her protectively in his arms. Just as Dai Mubai thought he was about to be attacked by the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, he heard a loud bang behind him, followed by Han Feng's flippant voice: "Are you guys pretending I don't exist?"

Dai Mubai was startled, turned around and saw Han Feng, who was holding the Blazing Shield and had already blocked the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent's attack—in his haste, Dai Mubai had forgotten Han Feng's second soul skill.

"Tsk tsk tsk... The world is going to the dogs! Boss Dai's tricks are really something else!"

Han Feng smiled teasingly and looked at Dai Mubai with great interest.

"Let me go right now!" At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing, who was in Dai Mubai's arms, finally spoke up, glaring at Dai Mubai with a blush on her face.

Dai Mubai then released Zhu Zhuqing in a daze. Under Zhu Zhuqing's shy yet icy gaze and Han Feng's teasing look, Dai Mubai's face flushed red. He could only vent his anger on the Phoenix-tailed Crested Snake: "You're asking for it!"

"Mu Bai! Show mercy!"

Tang San on the ground shouted, but it was too late; Dai Mubai had already unleashed his punch!

"boom!"

Dai Mubai's punch landed squarely, slamming the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent into the ground. It was already struggling to breathe!

(End of this chapter)