Chapter 123: Seniors, Do You Have Dreams? The Sixth Soul Ring Target Is the Titan Giant Ape!
Time flowed like water, and in the blink of an eye, a week passed.
During these days, Zhu Zhuqing often walked alone through every corner of Spirit City.
Like an ordinary person, she quietly observed the various aspects of life in the streets and alleys.
Strolling through the faith center of the entire continent, she, together with Bai Lu, experienced the people's devotion to the Angel God.
Although she didn't understand much, seeing how serious Bai Lu was, she unconsciously became immersed as well.
She watched him observe with enjoyment, thoroughly absorbed.
On this day—
Two figures, one enchanting and one ghostly, entered the Moonlight Courtyard, where the two Saintesses resided.
They were Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
"Greetings, Your Holiness Saintess."
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing seated in the courtyard, the two placed a hand on their chest and bowed slightly.
"The Saintess is as elegant as ever, still so beautiful… hmm?!"
Yue Guan maintained his enchanting posture, his tone light and teasing.
But halfway through his words, his nose twitched slightly. The teasing expression on his face vanished instantly, replaced with shock.
"This… this is…"
He rushed forward almost immediately, his voice urgent and full of disbelief.
"Your Holiness, why do you have the aura of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum on you?!"
He remembered clearly—the last time he saw Zhu Zhuqing, she had the aura of a different immortal herb!
"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?"
Gui Mei was also stunned and quickly sensed carefully.
Soon, he too detected a familiar aura similar to Yue Guan's emanating from Zhu Zhuqing.
"Senior, your nose is quite sharp."
Zhu Zhuqing remained calm as she spoke lightly:
"I went out previously to hunt soul beasts and train and by chance obtained a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."
"To stabilize my soul core and temper my physique, I consumed it."
"You consumed it?!"
Yue Guan's eyes widened. He almost reached out to examine her but restrained himself out of propriety.
After observing her, his face filled with amazement.
"So it truly is the legendary indestructible body. I didn't expect someone could actually achieve it!"
"Your Holiness truly has immense fortune!"
His tone was filled with envy, even a hint of regret.
"Such a pity. If Your Holiness weren't a core disciple of Douluo Hall, I would truly want to take you as my disciple and guide your cultivation."
"Why do you say that, Senior?"
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her gaze, her eyes clear and her tone sincere.
"I can sense that both of you have successfully condensed your soul cores and advanced to rank 96. Your strength already meets the criteria for becoming worship."
"As long as you are willing, you can join Douluo Hall at any time and become the eighth and ninth Worship of Spirit Hall."
"At that point, you could naturally be considered half my teachers. Why feel regret?"
"Even so, as humans, how many can truly act as they wish?"
Yue Guan sighed faintly.
He belonged to the Pope's faction. If he joined Douluo Hall, he would no longer take orders from the Pope.
That would be no different from betrayal…
"Old Chrysanthemum, mind your manners."
Gui Mei reminded him coldly, interrupting him.
"In any case, if Your Holiness has any issues with cultivation, you can come to me."
Yue Guan regained his composure and revealed that enchanting smile again.
"I observe that your aura is somewhat unstable. You must have consumed multiple immortal herbs, and their medicinal effects have not fully fused."
"If you have time, I can guide you and help you fully absorb the effects, stabilizing your cultivation and strength."
"Thank you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, then suddenly changed the topic, following Bai Lu's instructions.
"Seniors Yue Guan and Gui Mei, do you have dreams?"
"What do you mean by that, Your Holiness?"
Gui Mei frowned instantly, his tone cautious.
"Dreams… such a distant word… perhaps I once had them…"
Yue Guan placed a finger lightly on his lips, his gaze drifting upward.
His thoughts seemed to wander into the distant past.
"In life, many restraints and shackles are not given by others but by yourselves."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke calmly, yet her words carried a penetrating force.
"You already possess the strength of worship elders. Why continue walking the same old path, being constrained by others?"
"Saintess, be careful with your words."
Before Yue Guan could reply, Gui Mei cut in, forcibly changing the topic.
"Previously, Your Holiness specifically requested our help to hunt a soul beast. May I ask what soul beast you intend to hunt this time?"
Zhu Zhuqing calmly and seriously spoke four words—
"Forest King, Titan Giant Ape."
"What?!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei exclaimed at the same time, their expressions changing drastically.
They looked at each other, eyes filled with disbelief.
"Your Holiness, you're not joking, are you?"
Gui Mei frowned deeply, his tone heavy.
"The Titan Giant Ape is a legendary super soul beast that lives in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest. Its strength is terrifying and unfathomable!"
"Not to mention, the Sky Azure Bull Python lives with it. That one is even stronger!"
Yue Guan also became serious.
"Even if Old Ghost and I join forces, we may not have absolute confidence in taking down one of them."
"If both appear together, even if the Pope joins us, we may not be able to kill them all."
"It would be best for Your Holiness to seek other experts or invite several worship elders."
Gui Mei said coldly, "Otherwise, we cannot guarantee your safety."
"Why do you underestimate yourselves, Seniors?"
Zhu Zhuqing's tone was firm, her gaze confident.
"You have already condensed soul cores. Your strength has increased greatly, and your soul power is abundant."
"Even if the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape attack together, I believe you can still protect me."
"Moreover, I have my own method for dealing with the Titan Giant Ape. You only need to assist from the sidelines."
She paused, then added:
"If it tries to escape or launches a fatal attack on me, you only need to use your martial soul fusion skill to stop it."
Yue Guan looked astonished. "Just that simple?"
Back then, when helping Bibi Dong hunt that one-hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit, he and Gui Mei had nearly exhausted themselves.
And at that time, Bibi Dong was already a Titled Douluo!
But Zhu Zhuqing?
This newly appointed Saintess had just reached rank 60—barely stepping into Soul Emperor!
No matter how strong she was, how strong could she be?
And she dared to attempt dealing with the Titan Giant Ape alone?
"That's right. Just that simple."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded confidently.
"If I truly cannot defeat it, then that is my problem."
"At that time, I will seek other teachers to help me hunt. I will not trouble you further."
'So confident?'
Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged glances, both seeing curiosity and hesitation in each other's eyes.
"In that case, we will accompany Your Holiness on this trip."
To be honest, they were also curious about how strong Zhu Zhuqing really was.
According to the Soul Core Method, at least a rank 89 Soul Douluo was required to attempt condensing one.
Yet Zhu Zhuqing had already formed one at rank 60.
Could it be… she truly possessed strength comparable to a Titled Douluo?
That seemed impossible, right?
"Then we will set off soon."
Zhu Zhuqing turned to Ning Rongrong, a faint smile in her eyes.
"Rongrong, you'll come with me as well. You can also hunt your third soul ring along the way."
"Okay, okay! I'll listen to you, Zhuqing!"
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up as she nodded eagerly.
End of Chapter