Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

As the lights of various soul skills and soul guides rose one after another, the entire mountain was dyed red, various broken organs were scattered on the ground, and the smell of blood mixed with the stench of human contents spread to the tip of the nose. The soul power in Lin Xiao's body finally had another breakthrough.

"Many people vomited when they first went to the battlefield, and it was also common for people to be so scared that their legs went limp. However, there are not many people who can break through their soul power in such a situation like you."

The officer noticed the fluctuation of Lin Xiao's soul power, and seemed to find a few topics to ease Lin Xiao's mood. However, as he was talking, he also realized something was wrong. His eyes changed and he looked at Lin Xiao suddenly.

"you--"

He just opened his mouth and immediately stopped.

Chapter 48 Beginning

Evil soul master.

The three words "able to improve cultivation in such a strange way" instantly appeared in the officer's mind, but soon he remembered that Lin Xiao was someone arranged by Liao Mengkai himself.

Does Captain Liao know whether these evil soul masters deceived Liao Mengkai or whether he was originally related to the evil soul masters? The officer didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Even within the Sun-Moon Empire, most people had similar attitudes toward evil spirit masters. Lin Xiao glanced at the officer and, seeing that he had already guessed the truth, he simply stopped trying to hide it. As the red spider lily rose, a stream of residual souls converged on him.

Lin Xiao knew that he was just the beginning. With the cooperation between the Holy Spirit Church and the royal family, it would not be long before evil soul masters would gradually appear in various places in the Sun-Moon Empire. In the future, the Holy Spirit Church would even become the state religion of the Sun-Moon Empire.

Looking at the five pitch-black spirit rings, the officer was already dumbfounded. It was not until the sound of the spirit guide cannon rang out nearby that his mind was brought back to the battlefield.

He looked at Lin Xiao with fear again, then went back to commanding the army, but he never spoke to Lin Xiao again.

Lin Xiao was also happy to be free, his gaze fixed on his palm. As the remaining souls were attracted by the red spider lilies, scenes also rose before his eyes, which were the unforgettable memories of those remaining souls.

Since the sea of ​​​​spirituality is no longer restricted, he can see more from these residual souls. Some are beautiful memories with his family, and some are treasures that he misses before he dies. Sometimes he can even learn some unique skills from these residual souls.

The role of these residual souls for Lin Xiao is no longer just to condense the soul seeds.

Despite his soul power level having reached a breakthrough, the soul power within him showed no sign of stabilizing. Only the constant sounds in his ears seemed to have become quieter. Although the Xingluo Empire occupied the high ground, the advantage of being on high ground was much smaller in the face of the Sun and Moon Empire's soul guide cannons.

Coupled with the fact that the soul-guiding device accurately captured the main camp's location, the raid was almost over in just the middle of the night. The Xingluo Empire's army was forced to abandon its advantageous terrain and retreat eastward.

"it is good!"

In Pingxing City, Xu Tianran hadn't rested yet either, instead staring at the soul guide screen in front of him. While he wasn't as skilled as those famous generals, he was not completely ignorant of warfare. He could tell that after tonight, most of the Mingdou Mountains would fall under the control of the Sun-Moon Empire.

With the range of the soul guide, once the high ground is occupied, it will be almost impossible for the Xingluo Empire to counterattack in the future.

"My Sun and Moon Army should be like this. We will be able to flatten the three empires in the future." Xu Tianran's face was full of excitement, and he did not hide his ambition at all.

The Sun-Moon Empire had numerous border cities, so his trip wasn't limited to Pingxing City alone. He hadn't expected to witness such a spectacle just upon arriving. He was also vaguely looking forward to his upcoming trips to other border checkpoints.

Of course, many people are paying attention to Xu Tianran's future itinerary.

Thousands of miles away in Mingdu, in an inconspicuous courtyard, several people in cloaks are gathered here. Occasionally, the gorgeous corners of their clothes are revealed from under the cloak, showing that these people are not ordinary people.

"Second brother, what are you still hesitating about?"

"No, I need to think about this matter again." The man called "Second Brother" paced back and forth anxiously, then suddenly sat aside, his tightly furrowed brows refusing to relax.

"Second brother, we can't hesitate any longer. The fact that Father sent you to the border has already made his stance clear. When you return, the discerning officials in the court will probably immediately side with you. By then, we won't have any chance!"

"No, no." The second brother still waved his hand.

"Second brother!" Another person stood up. "This isn't the throne you had before, but the throne of the entire Sun-Moon Empire. Even if you don't take action, when the eldest brother takes the throne, with his personality, how will he tolerate a group of us?"

The voice of the person who spoke gradually turned colder. "If you hesitate now, Big Brother will not care about brotherly love when he takes action."

The second brother was somewhat moved by these words, and his eyes began to flicker.

Seeing this, the others exchanged glances and hurried forward, "Second brother, now is the perfect opportunity. We've already asked someone to inquire. Big brother is traveling light, without any troops accompanying him, only a few experts to protect him."

"We just need to find experienced killers to lure those masters away for a moment. With just a simple opportunity, we can kill them with one strike."

"Yes, Second Brother." Someone else advised, "Once Big Brother returns to Mingdu, it won't be so easy to take action. The opportunity will be fleeting."

"But I always feel that this is not appropriate. This concerns the Crown Prince. Who would be so bold?"

"Brother, forgive my disrespect, but don't forget where our father's throne came from... There are still many of the late emperor's confidants in Mingdu. If you reveal your whereabouts, someone will take action."

"How dare you!" the second brother shouted, "These words touch the very foundation of our royal family. Never mention them again."

"Second brother!"

Despite this, the others continued to persuade him, one voice after another.

The second brother finally couldn't sit still any longer, so he stood up suddenly and glanced at the people around him. His eyes became increasingly cold, "After tonight, you..."

"Second brother, eldest brother is narrow-minded, and we are just trying to protect ourselves. If this can be accomplished, we will definitely support second brother to ascend to the throne of crown prince!"

"We will definitely support the second brother to ascend the throne of the crown prince!" Several others also spoke up.

"Alright! Since all of you brothers are so determined, I'll agree to this. Pass the order down, have our people keep a close eye on the Crown Prince's whereabouts. Besides contacting the late emperor's former allies, we'll also find a group of assassins. Once the opportunity is right, we must strike a fatal blow. We absolutely cannot let the Crown Prince return to Mingdu!"

"Yes!"

Several people in the yard reached a consensus and their voices gradually became lower. Not long after, the gate opened and each figure looked around. After seeing that there was no one around, they took their people out.

In the courtyard, the man who had just been called "Second Brother" sighed slowly and took off his hood, revealing a face that bore a resemblance to Xu Tianran. "Brother, don't blame me. This wasn't my idea alone. You're ruthless, and we, your younger brothers, have to be on guard."

A breeze blew by, the thin clouds dispersed, and the moonlight shone into the yard. Looking at the man's face again, there was no trace of the hesitation from before.

In the blink of an eye, it was dawn. The sun covered the entire Mingdou Mountains. No shouts or cries of killing could be heard around. Only broken armor and weapons mixed with dark brown blood mud appeared in front of Lin Xiao.

Chapter 49 Raid

Some soldiers walked among them, collecting the bodies and picking up the broken pieces of soul guides. Although the soul guides could no longer be used, they still had some value if melted into metal.

Lin Xiao glanced down at his feet and fished out the remaining half of the amulet from the muddy ground. The pattern on it had been worn away. This amulet, filled with longing and blessings, had ultimately failed to protect its owner.

Some brave crows flew in from a distance, ignoring the soldiers who were still cleaning up the battlefield, and greedily pecked at the corpses on the ground, and a low whimper could be heard from time to time.

The smell on the tip of his nose was something he had long been accustomed to. Looking at the scene around him, Lin Xiao's heart did not fluctuate much. Perhaps he had already become accustomed to such scenes.

The soldiers passing by were intentionally or unintentionally avoiding this place. Lin Xiao took a look and did not stay any longer, heading towards Pingxing City. Now that the war was over, there was no need for him to stay here any longer.

Just when Lin Xiao returned to the outside of Pingxing City, he saw Zhongli Wu already appeared here.

"I was just about to pick you up." Zhongli Wu looked at Lin Xiao and quickly smiled. "It seems you've gained a lot."

"Thank you for your cultivation, Master."

"That's not necessary. I just happened to think of this." Zhongli Wu said, looking up in the direction of the Mingdou Mountains. "In the future, perhaps my disciples of the Holy Church will be able to gain more from this place."

As Zhongli Wu was speaking, several figures walked out of the city.

"Your Highness, do you really not need to stay in the city for a few days?"

"Captain Liao, there's no need to say more. I've already seen the grand show you've prepared. With Captain Liao here, the Sun and Moon Border is safe."

"In that case, Your Highness, please wait for a moment. I will bring a few people to personally escort Your Highness away."

"No need. The battle just ended last night. Captain Liao still has military matters to attend to. How can he leave so easily? I have several servants here with me. Captain Liao, don't worry."

"Yes." Liao Mengkai said no more and bowed, "Farewell, Your Highness."

Xu Tianran nodded, glanced at Zhongli Wu and Lin Xiao who had already come to the side, turned around and took two steps, then soared into the sky with the flying soul guide.

"Your Highness, according to the previous arrangement, we will head north to the border between the Sun Moon Empire and the Sky Soul Empire."

A group of people flew through the air, and someone next to Xu Tianran suddenly moved closer. "Your Highness, are we a little off track?"

"Hmph." Xu Tianran snorted coldly, "I didn't bring too many people with me on this trip. I'm afraid there are quite a few people secretly watching me. I'll have to make a last-minute decision on where to go."

"Why? Are you worried about my safety?"

Xu Tianran's eyes turned slightly colder, and the man beside him felt cold sweat running down his face. After a moment of silence, he suddenly jumped up and rushed towards Xu Tianran.

"Protect His Highness!"

The others shouted loudly, and in an instant, spirit rings of various colors rose up, and spirit guide shields wrapped Xu Tianran's whole body tightly.

Although Xu Tianran himself did not suffer any injuries, the flying soul guide behind him still lost balance after the collision and fell to the ground with Xu Tianran.

Zhongli Wu, who was standing aside, did not make a move until the man who had just made the move was restrained by the other people. Then he stepped forward and grabbed Xu Tianran in his hand.

However, at this moment, a blood-red light came from nowhere and pointed directly at Zhongli Wu's forearm.

Although it looked insignificant, Zhongli Wu still felt a sense of danger from it and had to retract his outstretched right hand.

"Master!" A Holy Spirit Sect priest shouted, then quickly swept his eyes around. After finding the direction, a pair of pitch-black wings emerged from behind him and flew away into the distance.

On the other side, Xu Tianran, who was falling continuously, was not panicked at all. He looked around and suddenly seven soul rings rose up around him. He stepped on the ground and stabilized his body in an instant.

These changes happened in just a moment. Lin Xiao, who was following behind the crowd, was still distracted by his own gains when he saw two figures falling straight down in front of him.

Then, he saw seven soul rings around Xu Tianran.

Although they had been together for several days, it was not until this moment that Lin Xiao realized that Xu Tianran, who had never revealed his cultivation level, was actually a Soul Saint.

But think about it, Xu Tianran's talent is not bad. With the help of various medicines, he was able to break through to the Titled Douluo realm even when he was in his thirties and had a physical illness. It is not surprising that he has such a level of cultivation now.

With a dragon's roar, Xu Tianran's falling body suddenly stopped. Although a Soul Sage-level Soul Master couldn't fly for long periods of time, he was able to stay in the air. No wonder he remained calm.

However, after adjusting his body shape, Xu Tianran did not return directly to the crowd. Instead, he turned around and flew towards another figure that was constantly falling.

Orange's cultivation level was not high, and he was accompanied by others on the journey. In a critical moment like just now, others naturally had no time to care about a child picked up on the road.

Instead, Xu Tianran controlled the flying soul guide and grabbed her.

"Your Highness!"

A cry of surprise suddenly rang out.

The people following Xu Tianran suddenly attacked, and even a soul engineer stopped Zhongli Wu who wanted to save Xu Tianran. How could this long-planned raid be so easy?

Just as Xu Tianran grabbed the orange, a figure "emerged" from behind him.

No one could see where that figure came from. It was as if it had completely merged with Xu Tianran from beginning to end. It was not until he took action that he discovered the presence of another person there.

Even Xu Tianran himself didn't notice the breath of the person behind him. It was the exclamations of others that made him realize that something was wrong.

However, it was too late, a cold light went straight to his back.

The sky suddenly darkened, and Zhongli Wu, who was standing in the air, finally made a move. As the nine soul rings rose one by one, a weapon like a scepter suddenly appeared in his hand. He pointed it forward, and a strong wind blew up in an instant.

Even though the Holy Spirit Church was only cooperating with the royal family, Zhongli Wu could not just watch Xu Tianran, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire, die in front of him.

The continuous storm made Xu Tianran unstable and also slowed down the movements of the figure behind him.

"puff--"