Chapter 13: Hero Saves the Beauty?
The blue-silver domain spread out silently, and all the life pulses in the forest were clearly presented in Ye Xuanming's perception.
The breath of plants, the crawling of insects, and the path of the wind through the forest create a meticulously detailed three-dimensional picture.
"To the west, I sensed the presence of the Black Jade Bamboo."
Ah Yin's voice rang in Ye Xuanming's mind, carrying a hint of certainty.
"But there are still two Soul Masters there. One of them has a poisonous aura, and the other has a pure but somewhat weak life force."
Ye Xuanming's thoughts stirred slightly.
Poison and pure vitality.
The fact that this combination appeared in Sunset Forest at this time makes the answer obvious.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
Judging by the time, Ye Xuanming is now over eight years old, and Dugu Yan should be about to obtain her third soul ring.
"It's alright, just use the Blue Silver Domain to conceal our presence," Ye Xuanming replied in his mind.
He suppressed all outward aura, his entire being seemingly blending into the surrounding vegetation, and silently stealthily moved westward.
...
On the western side of the Sunset Forest, the light in the woods is dim.
Two young girls stopped outside a dark green bamboo forest.
The girl at the head of the group had short, neat dark purple hair that made her small face look spirited and dashing.
She wore a set of tight-fitting leather armor that allowed for easy movement, outlining her already well-developed and attractive figure.
It was Dugu Yan.
Half a step behind her stood a girl with an even thinner figure.
She was dressed in black, her face was covered with a black veil, and her long, flowing blue hair cascaded down to her waist.
She simply stood there quietly, and the surrounding light seemed to dim slightly.
It was Ye Lingling.
"Yanzi, are the two of us really capable? This is already the territory of thousand-year-old soul beasts."
Ye Lingling's voice came from under the black veil, clear and melodious, but lacking emotional fluctuation.
She was somewhat worried.
Although the goose's poison is potent, the wisdom and power of a thousand-year-old soul beast are incomparable to those of a hundred-year-old soul beast.
"Lingling, don't worry."
Dugu Yan patted her already heaving chest, her face full of confidence.
"My Azure Phosphorus Serpent Venom, even a two-thousand-year-old soul beast, will only face certain death if it comes into contact with even a little bit. I know this Sunset Forest very well, it's like home to me."
Dugu Bo's medicinal herb garden is located deep in this forest. She has been here many times since she was a child, and she does have a strange sense of familiarity with this forest.
Hearing her say that, Ye Lingling didn't say anything more.
Dugu Yan's confidence was not unfounded; the deadly poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul was indeed their greatest asset.
Just then, the two stopped.
Not far ahead, beside a bamboo stalk that was as black as ink, lay a large purple snake that was over five meters long.
The snake's body was covered with strange diamond-shaped patterns, and its cold tongue flickered, making a hissing sound.
"It's the Purple Kui Serpent!"
Ye Lingling said in a low voice, her tone showing a slight fluctuation. She had read about this kind of soul beast in a book.
"Judging from the patterns on its body, it should be around 1,600 years old, which is perfect for you."
"Lingling, you're so amazing. I hate reading those theoretical books the most; they give me a headache."
Dugu Yan laughed happily.
Theoretical lessons were like a hypnotic spell for her.
She flexed her wrist, and her joints made a crisp sound.
"Lingling, step back a bit, be careful not to get caught in my poison."
Dugu Yan gave a reminder, and then her martial spirit possessed her.
Two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath her feet, and a layer of fine purple snake scales appeared on her body. A pair of emerald green snake eyes replaced her original pupils.
"First Soul Skill, Azure Phosphorous Red Poison!"
Dugu Yan opened her small mouth and spat out a pinkish poisonous mist, which silently spread toward the dozing Purple Kui Snake.
However, just as the poisonous mist was about to touch the Purple Serpent, the giant snake suddenly opened its eyes.
Its massive snake tail lashed out, whipping up a gust of wind that dispersed the poisonous mist.
Immediately afterwards, its massive body transformed into a purple lightning bolt, rushing straight towards Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan was startled, not expecting the snake to be so wary.
She lightly touched the ground with her toes and nimbly leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the attack of the Purple Serpent.
"Second Soul Skill, Azure Phosphorous Poison!"
Taking advantage of the momentum of her retreat, Dugu Yan thrust out both hands simultaneously, two streams of deep blue venom spraying from her palms, weaving into a large net in mid-air, enveloping the Purple Kui Serpent.
This time, the Purple Serpent was unable to completely dodge.
Some of the venom splashed onto its scales, making a sizzling, corrosive sound.
The excruciating pain drove the Purple Serpent into a complete frenzy.
It abandoned its long-range attacks, its massive body twisting and turning in the forest, constantly ramming at Dugu Yan, trying to tear this tiny human who had hurt it apart in the most primal way.
Dugu Yan, relying on her agile movements, constantly maneuvered around the Purple Kui Snake, while looking for an opportunity to inject more venom into its body.
Ye Xuanming, hiding in the shadows, saw all of this.
He had to admit that Dugu Yan's fighting talent was indeed quite good.
But she was too presumptuous and somewhat careless.
Sure enough, in the ongoing struggle, the Purple Serpent's movements began to slow down, and its body swayed more and more violently.
The venom of the blue-phosphorus snake has begun to take full effect.
"Hmph, let's see how arrogant you can be now!"
Upon seeing this, Dugu Yan was overjoyed and her guard relaxed.
She believed the battle was over and prepared to deliver the final blow to end the fight.
The massive body of the Purple Serpent crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust, and then fell silent.
"Yanzi, don't go over there! Wait until the poison has fully taken effect!"
Ye Lingling, who was some distance away, immediately spoke up to remind her, a sense of unease rising in her heart.
However, Dugu Yan had already entered the attack range of the Purple Kui Serpent.
Dugu Yan gripped a poisoned dagger and strode toward the fallen Zi Kui snake.
Just when she was less than three meters away from the snake's head, something unexpected happened!
The "dead" Purple Kui snake suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes, which were filled with resentment and madness.
It opened its blood-red maw, and a purple poison arrow, condensed to its extreme, shot towards Dugu Yan's face with lightning speed!
perish together!
This is its final, deadly move!
Dugu Yan's mind went blank, and her blood ran cold.
At that distance and speed, she simply couldn't dodge it!
"Wild goose, watch out!"
Ye Lingling's cry of alarm echoed through the forest, tinged with despair.
However, just as the purple poisoned arrow was about to hit Dugu Yan...
Several blue vines with faint golden patterns suddenly burst from the ground, instantly intertwining into a large net that blocked Dugu Yan's path.
"puff!"
The poisoned arrow struck the vine web with a muffled thud, and the corrosive venom instantly dissolved the vines, but its momentum was also halted for a fraction of a second.
At the same time, a figure appeared so fast that it left a trail of afterimages, instantly appearing behind the vine net.
Ye Xuanming put his left arm around Dugu Yan's soft waist and pulled her away from where she was.
At the same time, a yellow spirit ring appeared beneath his feet, and a purple-gold Blue Silver Grass appeared in his right hand. The next moment, a purple-gold spear instantly materialized.
"First Soul Skill, Annihilation Overlord Spear!"
Without pausing, he flicked his wrist, and the spear transformed into a streak of black light, carrying an aura of devouring everything, precisely striking the Purple Serpent's vital spot.
The Purple Serpent's massive body suddenly stiffened, all its life force being frantically devoured by the long spear.
Ye Xuanming did not stop there.
In his right hand, the purple-gold blue silver grass instantly turned blue-gold, and a completely different spear materialized.
The gun's body is blue and gold, exuding a powerful sense of life.
"First Soul Skill, Life Overlord Spear!"
Ye Xuanming swung his spear backhand, lifting the struggling Purple Kui Serpent high into the air. The massive serpent's body arced through the air before crashing heavily to the ground some distance away, completely unconscious.
After doing all this, Ye Xuanming released his hand from Dugu Yan's waist.
Dugu Yan was still completely dazed.
She could still feel the warmth of his hand on her waist, and the refreshing scent unique to a young man lingered around her nose.
She looked up at the person who had saved her.
It was a boy who looked several years younger than himself.
His face was expressionless, as if he had only done a trivial thing.
Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed red instantly, the blush spreading from her ears all the way down her neck.
She quickly stepped back from Ye Xuanming, lowered her head, and spoke in a barely audible voice.
"Thank you... thank you."
(End of this Chapter)