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

"So that's why you attacked those evil soul masters?"

Lin Xiao recalled the scene when he first met Zhang Lexuan. That was when he dealt with the Holy Spirit Sect branch temple. "Maybe this is also the reason."

Zhang Lexuan didn't continue speaking. Her expression was a little complicated, and it was unknown what she was thinking about.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly flipped through the storage soul guide and said, "Oh, right, this was found in the soul beast."

As soon as he finished speaking, a blood-red light lit up between the two of them. Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes, slowly adapting to the sudden light, and then he realized that it was a soul bone.

It looked like a piece of translucent glass, with blood-red threads running through it like blood vessels, or like the red mark on the back of a badger.

"This is a right leg bone. Please take it."

Lin Xiao hesitated. "I couldn't have dealt with that soul beast on my own. I was only able to kill it because your previous attack left it with a fatal wound..."

Zhang Lexuan shook her head and placed the soul bone next to Lin Xiao. "This matter has nothing to do with you. Not only did you kill the soul beast, you also saved my life. And--"

As she was speaking, she was about to search for the storage soul guide device again, but Lin Xiao suddenly interrupted her and said, "I'll take the soul bone, you can keep the rest."

"Hmm?" Zhang Lexuan looked up and saw Lin Xiao smiling.

"It was my own decision to take action against the soul beast, and that's enough." Lin Xiao said, and the resolute expression on Zhang Lexuan's face when she stood in front of the other Shrek students seemed to appear in front of him again.

He put away his thoughts and lowered his head slightly to look at the soul bone at hand. The most valuable soul ring and soul bone of a hundred thousand year soul beast had fallen into his hands. He had to leave something for Zhang Lexuan, so he let her take away the materials of the soul beast.

"Without you, I can't deal with that soul beast."

"Okay." After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Lexuan nodded and did not refuse anymore.

Moonlight streamed down onto the earth, seemingly draping the entire Star Dou Great Forest in a layer of silver. Occasionally, a few rays of moonlight would filter through the branches, casting shadows of two figures on the ground. The rustling of the swaying branches mixed with the whispered conversation of the two men. The evening breeze blew by, yet no one felt the chill.

It was not until the end of the night and dawn that Lin Xiao stood up and stretched his body. Suddenly, there was a sound from all the joints of his body.

Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows and took another look at himself. In just one day, his body had once again experienced a surge in strength. Not only had his strength increased, but some inexplicable changes had also quietly occurred.

Is this the power of the gold of life?

After so many years of practice, this is the first time that Lin Xiao has experienced such treatment.

"Are you alright with your injuries?"

Zhang Lexuan's voice rang out. Lin Xiao turned around and saw that she had also stood up. "Yeah, it's okay now."

"Then... I have to go back too." Zhang Lexuan looked outside the Xingdou Great Forest. "I've been away for so long, the teachers at the academy should still be looking for me."

"and many more."

Zhang Lexuan turned around and looked over when she heard that.

Lin Xiao touched the storage soul guide, then suddenly raised his hand and took off a necklace from his neck. The pendant below looked like a funnel.

"I think the material of that soul beast is still not as good as a hundred thousand year soul bone. You can accept this soul guide." Lin Xiao smiled. "I know you Shrek Academy people don't use soul guides very often, so I specially chose this one. It's similar to the storage soul guide you use, but it stores soul power."

"I don't have any objections to Shrek Academy's teaching methods, nor do I want to change your views on soul guides. It's just like the storage soul guide. Even if you look down on soul guides, their appearance has still changed a lot."

"Take it. I made it myself. Although it can't help you recover to your peak state with your cultivation level, it can still ensure that you have the strength to fight when your soul power is insufficient."

Chapter 120: Prepare Early

Zhang Lexuan was a little dazed when she saw the rechargeable soul guide in Lin Xiao's hand. After a moment, she nodded and gently took it.

She glanced at Lin Xiao with a complicated expression, then suddenly turned around and said, "I'm leaving first."

Without waiting for Lin Xiao's response, she flew out of the Star Dou Great Forest. She didn't look back until she was a long time away, but she could see nothing but the dense trees.

When she turned around again, her face was as cold as before.

The trees in the forest also obscured Lin Xiao's vision, leaving him with only the orange glow of the rising sun. With a soft sigh, Lin Xiao lowered his head. The 100,000-year-old soul bone was already in his hand.

The soul power surged in his body, and seven soul rings of black, black, black, black, black, black, black, and red rose one by one and slowly rhythmically surrounded him. Feeling the vast soul power in his body, he thought for a moment and then set off to go out of the forest.

After several months of "training", he had already obtained what he wanted, and even gained something extra. It was time to go back, but before that, he still had to absorb this soul bone as soon as possible...

"Holy light shines upon the earth, and the Holy Emperor descends upon the world!"

Far away in the Demon Forest, a lot of people gathered at the Holy Spirit Church headquarters. Except for the chief elder who had never appeared before, all the other elders were present.

After reciting the doctrine in unison, Zhongli Wu sat in the main seat and glanced around.

"A few days ago, I came out of the palace and heard from the Crown Prince that within ten years, the Sun-Moon Empire will start a war to annex the other three empires."

Ever since Xu Tianran took Ye Xishui as his adoptive mother, Zhongli Wu's way of addressing him has changed a lot.

Upon hearing this, the elders looked at each other, and a hint of joy appeared on their faces to varying degrees.

"Master, when the continent is at war, it will be a great joy for the Holy Church."

"And once the war starts, the materials circulating in the underground market will become scarce."

Zhongli Wu listened to what others were talking about, and after a moment, he interrupted them.

"Well, this is indeed a happy event for our Holy Church. However, for the benefit of the Holy Church, I have already agreed with the Crown Prince that we will also participate in the war when the time comes."

Zhongli Wu's eyes shifted slightly as he spoke, "War never begins on the battlefield. The Crown Prince has already sent a number of people to the three empires, and we must also send personnel to join the action."

"Master, what do we need to do?"

"How many elders are in charge of the various branch temples of the sect now?" Zhongli Wu did not respond immediately, but looked to the side.

Soon, the second elder, Nangong Wan, stood up and spoke, "Master, our sect now has branch temples in all the major cities of the Sun Moon Empire. Several elders are in important cities like Mingdu, Risheng City, and Dongyang City. Mingdu also runs an underground business. Including me, there are four elders in total."

Zhongli Wu pondered for a moment, "Now that the Holy Church has expanded, the number of people has far exceeded that of the past. Some of the branch temples no longer need you to guard them in person."

"How about this. Except for some important cities, only disciples with cultivation above the seventh ring will be left to guard the other branch temples. Some branch temples in Mingdu can also be abandoned. You have other more important things to do."

"Please give us your instructions, Master." Several elders stood up at the same time.

"The Crown Prince wants us to infiltrate the three empires, investigate their topography, and prepare for the army's advance. Furthermore, the Holy Church can use this opportunity to utilize the resources of the Sun-Moon Empire to expand its influence in the three empires."

"Ten Thousand Souls, Masks, and Nightmares."

"Yes." The faces of the elders who were called to give titles became serious.

"The three of you have spirits that excel at concealment. Put aside your current tasks for the moment and infiltrate the three great empires."

The three elders looked at each other after hearing this.

There is no need to mention Sleepy Nightmare Douluo, his martial soul is the Nightmare Demon, which is not easy to detect. Ten Thousand Souls Douluo has the martial soul Ten Thousand Souls Banner, which can control the actions of souls, and Masked Douluo's martial soul is the Demon Maggot, which is also not easy to be discovered. He is indeed a master at doing things in secret.

"Subordinates take orders."

"Yes." Zhongli Wu nodded. "In addition to finding out information about the three empires, if you find a suitable disciple, you must quickly send him back to the sect."

"Yes."

"Also, you should know that the three great empires are different from the Sun-Moon Empire. They have many people from Shrek Academy. Although the Shrek Supervisory Group is small in number, there are many disciples from there. They will all become Shrek Academy's eyes and ears, so you should be careful in your actions."

"Yes."

"The rest of you who remain in the Sun-Moon Empire must be more careful." Zhongli Wu lowered his voice slightly, "The Crown Prince is still the Crown Prince after all. Some things should not be too obvious."

"Master, I heard that His Majesty's attitude towards the Holy Church seems to be a little different than before. Will there be any surprises when the war breaks out?"

Zhongli Wu's eyes turned cold when he heard this, "Humph, no, the things promised by the prince will definitely come as scheduled."

The elder who had just spoken seemed to have heard something from Zhongli Wu's words. He quickly clasped his fists and whispered "yes".

"Alright, go back now and arrange your matters and prepare to depart." Zhongli Wu glanced at the three Sleepy Nightmare Douluos and sighed softly, "The Holy Church is expanding, but there are still vacancies for priesthood positions. You should pay more attention to them and go ahead."

After the elders left, Zhongli Wu stood up and walked towards the depths of the Holy Spirit Church headquarters.

"Second brother." Outside the headquarters, Sleepy Nightmare Douluo called out to the second elder Nangong Wan.

"what's up?"

"My disciple has been away training for some time and hasn't returned yet. Can you give me a few days and wait for him to come back before I set off?"

Nangong Wan glanced at Sleepy Nightmare Douluo and said, "It's best to do what the leader has arranged as soon as possible. I understand what you mean. I will take over matters related to him for you when the time comes."

"Thank you so much, second brother." Sleepy Nightmare Douluo clasped his fists. "By the way, if my disciple's cultivation breaks through the eighth ring, please be sure to notify me."

Nangong Wan narrowed his eyes and looked deeply at Sleepy Nightmare Douluo, but still did not say much, just nodded slightly.

Only then did Sleepy Nightmare Douluo feel at ease and head towards Mingdu.

However, when he just entered the branch temple, he saw Lin Xiao who had returned from "training".

"teacher."

Lin Xiao was standing in the underground hall of the branch altar. He heard some movement behind him and turned around, just in time to see Sleepy Nightmare Douluo walking in.

Sleepy Nightmare Douluo looked at Lin Xiao in front of him. For some reason, although they had not seen each other for only a few months, Lin Xiao seemed like a different person, with an aura that he had never seen before.

"No need to be polite."

"Thank you, teacher."

Lin Xiao stood up straight after hearing this and looked at Sleepy Nightmare Douluo.

However, this one glance made Sleepy Nightmare Douluo involuntarily take half a step back.

Chapter 121 Strange Mission

As a Titled Douluo, his heart suddenly trembled.

There seemed to be a hint of gray in Lin Xiao's eyes. Although it was fleeting, it made Sleepy Nightmare Douluo feel fear for some reason.

"Did the teacher just get back from headquarters?"

Lin Xiao spoke, bringing Sleepy Nightmare Douluo back to his senses. "Yes, the Sun-Moon Empire is about to start a continental war. The leader has ordered the disciples to prepare early. I am also going to the three empires under the leader's orders. It's a good opportunity for you to return at this time, and I have something to tell you."

Sleepy Nightmare Douluo walked to the side and sat down. Just as he was about to speak, he looked at Lin Xiao for a few more times and suddenly changed the subject, "I see that you have broken through the bottleneck of level 70. Have you found a suitable spirit ring?"

"Yes, disciple is lucky."

"Did you find it yourself? How old is it? Show it to me."

Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, but still activated his soul power. As the red spider lily bloomed in his palm, seven soul rings, six black and one red, rose together.

The aura of the hundred thousand year soul ring spread out instantly. At this time, in the underground hall, besides Lin Xiao and Sleepy Nightmare Douluo, there were two other disciples of the sect. The two seemed to feel a great pressure for a moment. They leaned against the wall and looked at Lin Xiao, their breathing becoming a little rapid.

Sleepy Nightmare Douluo stood up with a "swoosh" and stared at the red seventh soul ring beside Lin Xiao with a look of surprise and doubt.

It was not until a long time had passed that his gaze slowly fell on Lin Xiao's face, and a hidden look flashed in the depths of his eyes.