Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Within the Starry Sky Forest, ancient trees reach for the sky, blocking out the sun; as far as the eye can see, it resembles a vast green ocean.

In the primeval forest, Qi Dao and Li Luo walked side by side, both remaining vigilant at all times.

Over the next few days, they did encounter some soul beasts suitable for Qi Dao.

Especially the seven-thousand-year-old Xuanjin Sword Bamboo, Qi Dao almost wanted to choose it as his third soul ring.

But then he thought about it again and realized that when he absorbed his second soul ring in Sunset Forest, he chose the Xuanjin Sword Bamboo.

Now that you've come to the Star Dou Great Forest, why not choose a better soul beast as your third soul ring?

If we search for a while longer and still can't find a better soul beast than the 7,000-year-old Xuanjin Sword Bamboo, then it's not too late to choose it.

So, Qi Dao and Li Luo continued to venture deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

As the two delved deeper, the chances of encountering ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts increased, forcing even Li Luo to exercise caution.

"An 8,000-year-old golden pine!"

After searching for several more days in the Star Dou Great Forest, a huge pine tree came into their view.

This pine tree has a thick trunk that requires three to four people to encircle. Its bark is a weathered grayish-brown color, cracked into countless irregular deep grooves, giving it a vigorous and powerful appearance.

Its most striking feature is undoubtedly its bright golden pine needles.

Each one is as thin as a steel needle, about a foot long, and gleams with a dazzling golden luster in the sunlight.

When the wind passes through the tree canopy, it makes a soft, metallic rustling sound, more like an iron tree rooted in the ground than a plant.

Qi Dao's eyes flashed with interest again when he saw the golden pine.

Golden Pine is a rare metallic plant-type spirit beast.

Undoubtedly, it is also suitable for Qi Dao, and the age limit is also the ideal age limit in Qi Dao's mind.

The appearance of this 8,000-year-old golden pine tree undoubtedly caused a slight wavering in Qi Dao's heart.

Or, we could choose this golden pine this time and look for the dark golden bear next time?

Just then, Li Luo noticed the urge in his eyes.

"Young friend Qi Dao, are you going to choose this golden pine as your third spirit ring?"

Qi Dao nodded.

"That's the idea!"

He and Li Luo had been searching deep in the Star Dou Great Forest for nearly half a month.

Although the strongest soul beast they've encountered so far is only a little over 20,000 years old, Li Luo can barely handle it, and at worst, he can still help him escape.

But if they encounter a spirit beast that is even older, then they will be in real danger.

Therefore, Qi Dao also wanted to absorb the third soul ring as soon as possible and then return home.

Li Luo laughed and said, "In that case, let me cripple this golden pine tree for you first."

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Li Luo!" Upon hearing this, Qi Dao stopped hesitating.

Golden Pine may not be as good as Dark Gold Bear, but it's not far off.

This is the one I'll choose this time!

"roar--"

Just as Qi Daogang made his decision, a deafening roar suddenly came from the depths of the distant forest, followed by an earthquake that shook the earth.

The expressions on Li Luo and Qi Dao's faces changed instantly.

"not good!!"

"Young friend Qi Dao, such a commotion must be caused by a soul beast that is over 50,000 years old!"

"We'll discuss the spirit rings later; let's leave this place first!"

"good!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Qi Dao activated his second soul ring, instantly conjuring a flying sword beneath his feet.

"Hurry up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Dao flew off on his sword towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. His speed was so fast that a look of surprise flashed in Li Luo's eyes.

Watching Qi Dao shoot off like an arrow, Li Luo thought to himself, "Flying on a sword?"

"I never expected Qi Dao to have this trick up his sleeve!"

It should be noted that even flying Soul Masters cannot fly before reaching the Soul Saint level, unless they possess certain special Soul Skills.

This means that Qi Dao can remain invincible against Soul Saints with just this one move.

Especially considering how fast he could fly on his sword.

Li Luo then realized this.

If the two of them were to encounter any danger, Qi Dao could rely on his sword-flying skills, along with the Heaven-Deceiving Cloak given to him by the young master,

He's probably even safer than him!

...

Meanwhile, the Serpent Spear Douluo, who had been secretly following Qi Dao and Li Luo, stood atop a towering ancient tree, gazing into the distance.

Two enormous figures appeared in his field of vision.

One of them was a giant ape that was over fifteen meters tall. Its fur was black all over its body, and its lantern-sized eyes shone with a yellow crystal-like luster. Its body was strong and powerful, and every part of its body was covered with muscles that were more terrifying than granite.

On the other side was a jet-black giant tiger, over eight meters long. It was enormous, with wings on its back and a tail longer than that of ordinary tiger-type spirit beasts. The tail stood upright with a huge barb at the top, gleaming with a sinister light.

The two soul beasts sometimes chased each other, and sometimes they wrestled together. Each time they collided, the ground would tremble.

The surrounding woods were left in ruins after the collision of the two enormous creatures.

Upon seeing the giant ape, Serpent Spear Douluo's pupils dilated.

"This...this is the Titan Ape, the king of the forest!"

"Moreover, judging from its size, it is probably over 70,000 years old."

Serpent Spear gasped.

Even a Titan ape over 70,000 years old might not be a match for it.

I never expected that I would encounter such a ferocious beast on my rare trip to the Star Dou Great Forest!

and...

What kind of spirit beast is that pitch-black giant tiger that is fighting the Titan Giant Ape?

It was able to fight the Titan Ape to a standstill.

If Qi Dao were to see that pitch-black giant tiger, he would surely be able to recognize its origin based on its appearance.

Because it is the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger from the original work, which is over 60,000 years old.

Not only did it survive the attacks of Da Ming and Er Ming, it almost caused Tang San, who was at level 93, to be defeated.

The reason why the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger fought with the Titan Giant Ape was because it was discovered by the Titan Giant Ape, which was hunting for food, while it was devouring soul beasts, which led to the current situation.

At the same time, the battle between the two top-tier soul beasts alarmed all the soul beasts within a radius of a hundred miles.

Countless soul beasts fled in a frenzy, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire of the battle between the Titan Giant Ape and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

Among them are quite a few ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts.

Deep within the Starry Sky Forest, countless beasts galloped and fled in all directions towards the outer perimeter.

Even Qi Dao and Li Luo noticed this scene.

But after the two had run for a while, Qi Dao suddenly saw two giant bears, one large and one small, covered in dark golden fur, running on all fours toward the edge of the forest.

The two giant bears smashed through all the obstacles in the road.

However, the moment Qi Dao saw the two giant bears, his eyes lit up.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

It's true what they say: you may try to plant flowers, but they won't bloom; you may plant willows, but they will thrive!

Unexpectedly, after searching for almost half a month without finding the Dark Gold Bear, I found it during my escape.

"Young friend, what's wrong?"

Qi Dao's sudden loud laughter caught Li Luo's attention.

"Guest Elder Li Luo, I think I've found a solution for my third spirit ring!"

"Do you see those two dark gold bears?"

"Hurry and chase after them!"