Ling Yuan Douluo was caught in a dilemma. As the Ninth Elder of the Spirit Hall, she couldn't afford to back down, nor could she lose face in front of the Golden Generation.
Even though she had already sensed that her opponent's strength far exceeded that of others of the same level after exchanging a few blows, and that her own soul power was still recovering, she could only grit her teeth and force herself to shout, "Fine! Then I'll have a go at you!"
Lin Chen was too lazy to argue with her. A flash of lightning appeared in his eyes, and his second soul skill—Blue Silver Overlord Spear—was activated!
A purple-gold lightning bolt coiled around the spear like a long dragon, its light fierce. The spear pierced the air with a sharp, tearing sound, heading straight for Ling Yuan Douluo's face!
Ling Yuan Douluo's soul power had not yet recovered, so he could only forcefully activate his eighth soul skill—Boiling Blood—in an instant surge of fiery soul power around him to make up for the gap in realm and strength. However, Lin Chen's Ultimate Lightning was specifically designed to counter fire, and after several rounds of fighting, Ling Yuan Douluo fell into a disadvantageous position, his blood churning and his face turning pale.
Seeing this, Lin Chen understood. Continuing the fight would be pointless and might even expose their trump cards.
He swayed and instantly retreated several feet away, scooping up the three-eyed golden lion that was still wagging its tail excitedly, no longer wanting to entangle with Lingyuan Douluo.
"They're gone."
Lin Chen lightly touched the ground with his toes, unleashing the Lingbo Weibu technique. His figure transformed into a streak of purple-gold light, and he sped away into the depths of the forest without looking back. In an instant, he disappeared into the dense forest, leaving behind only the panting Lingyuan Douluo, his face ashen, and the dumbfounded Golden Generation.
Lingyuan Douluo stared in the direction Lin Chen had left, trembling with rage, but could only grit her teeth, unable to catch up at all.
Lin Chen had his own reasons for choosing to leave.
Firstly, there's no need for a direct confrontation. Although Ling Yuan Douluo lacks soul power, he is still a Title Douluo. If it comes to a fight, while he might have a chance of winning, using the Thor's Hammer would inevitably expose "Lin Yuan's" true identity and martial soul. That's his key trump card for future fame across the continent and his ascension to godhood; it absolutely cannot be revealed at this time.
Secondly, since he's currently using Tang San's appearance, it's better to let them believe that this is Tang San himself. By using Tang San's name, we can temporarily lull the Spirit Hall into a false sense of security, escalate their conflict with the Clear Sky Sect, and then reap the benefits.
Thirdly, he has no fundamental conflict of interest with the Spirit Hall. His goal has always been to become a god and achieve immortality. As for the struggle for hegemony on the continent, that's Bibi Dong and Tang San's business, what does it have to do with him?
Lin Chen carried the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and sped along until he completely shook off the aura of Ling Yuan Douluo, before stopping in a secluded valley.
He looked down at the innocent-looking golden beast in his arms, shook his head helplessly, and softened his tone: "Little guy, you can't sneak out again in the future. There are dangers everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest. If it weren't for me this time, you would probably have become someone else's spirit ring."
The three-eyed golden lion nodded its little head as if it understood, blinked its golden eyes, and gently rubbed against his palm. Then, it lightly leaped down from his arms, took a step with its short legs, and was about to turn around and return to the depths of the starry sky.
"etc."
Lin Chen suddenly reached out, grabbed the fur on the back of its neck, and pulled it back.
The little mythical beast stiffened, a hint of panic flashing in its round eyes.
Lin Chen looked at it with a half-smile, and gently tapped its chubby cheeks with his fingertips: "Also, stealing other people's things is not a good habit, especially when you are caught red-handed by your owner. Shouldn't you return the things to their rightful owner?"
As he spoke, he reached into the tightly closed mouth of the auspicious beast, gently pried it open, and took out an ancient-looking spatial ring.
It was his storage ring!
It turned out that while he was running away with all his might, the little guy had taken advantage of his momentary lapse in attention and secretly used his little paws to peel the ring off his finger and put it in his mouth, thinking that he had done it without anyone noticing.
Little did they know how sharp Lin Chen's senses were; he had seen everything, but simply couldn't show it at the time.
Caught red-handed, the three-eyed golden lion immediately wilted, its golden fur drooping, its little head hanging low, looking like it had done something wrong and was obediently accepting punishment, its previous arrogant arrogance completely gone.
Lin Chen casually put the three-eyed golden lion down, thinking that the little guy would obediently return to the core of the star.
Unexpectedly, seeing that he wasn't angry or punishing it, the three-eyed golden lion suddenly became bolder. It waddled over to Lin Chen's feet, its two front paws tightly gripping his thigh, its little head rubbing against him, its golden eyes full of pleading, as if it were begging, "Give me the good stuff in the ring, please give it to me~"
Lin Chen rolled his eyes helplessly, completely ignoring the clingy little tagalong. With a thought, he took out the Douluo Star map left behind by the system from his spatial ring.
His fingertips brushed across the map as he carefully compared it to the surrounding terrain, trying to confirm his current location. But when his gaze swept over the map, Lin Chen's movements suddenly froze, and an expression of extreme shock appeared on his face.
On the map, a faint, flickering light emanated from a location near the core area, appearing and disappearing intermittently. Even more strangely, this location was not marked on the map; it was neither the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire nor the Lake of Life—it was a completely unknown and mysterious region!
"Where is this place?" Lin Chen's heart was filled with shock and disbelief. The system map was incredibly accurate and had never made a mistake before. He had never even heard of such a strange and wondrous place in his previous life!
He quickly checked his location, his pupils contracting slightly. Lin Chen stared at the mysterious, intermittently appearing aura on the map, his brows furrowing—this mysterious treasure land was far from his current position.
He quickly checked his location, and his pupils contracted slightly—this mysterious treasure land was not far from his current position!
The map left behind by the system was incredibly precise, even marking ancient ruins clearly. Yet this treasure land was so strange, obviously hiding unknown dangers. Although he now possessed some fortuitous opportunities, he had not yet fully grasped them. To venture deep into it rashly would be tantamount to courting death.
"Let's wait until we're stronger before we come back to investigate."
He put away the map, stopped thinking about it, looked down at the three-eyed golden lion that was still clinging to his leg and acting cute, reached out and gently lifted it up, and looked into its eyes.
Lin Chen's gaze was calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "Are you going back to the Star Dou Core on your own, or should I take you back?"
The three-eyed golden lion stiffened under his gaze, but showed no intention of leaving. Instead, it kicked its limbs and struggled desperately, its golden eyes filled with resistance, clearly determined to follow him.
Lin Chen had no choice but to put it down.
But as soon as he landed, the little guy pounced on him again, clinging tightly to his leg, rubbing his head against him, acting like a spoiled brat who would follow him wherever he went, and he couldn't shake him off no matter what he did.
Lin Chen looked at this persistent "sticky pest" that he couldn't shake off, and finally sighed, picking up the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in one go.
"Fine, if you won't go back, I'll personally escort you back. I refuse to believe that those ferocious beasts in your home can't keep an eye on you."
Upon hearing that it was to be sent back to the core of the Star Dou, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion panicked. It struggled desperately in his arms, kicking its short legs wildly and making "woof woof" protesting sounds, trying to jump down and escape.
Lin Chen tightened his arms, holding it firmly in his embrace, giving it no chance to escape.
He knew perfectly well what was going on. This Imperial Auspicious Beast was incredibly precious, tied to the very destiny of the Star Dou region. If Di Tian discovered the beast's disappearance, he would be furious, and all the soul beasts in the entire Star Dou Great Forest would swarm out, unleashing a massive beast tide. If it was discovered that he had taken the beast and run off, even with the Thunder God's inheritance, he would still be soundly beaten by the Beast God Di Tian, and might even be killed outright.
"Let's send it back as soon as possible and settle things peacefully."
Lin Chen, carrying the auspicious beast, strode quickly towards the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest. But he hadn't gone far when a chill emanating from the depths of his soul suddenly assailed him, making the hairs on his body stand on end!
"Danger!"
The Blue Silver Domain issued an instant warning, and a jet-black lightning bolt, imbued with the aura of extreme evil and destruction, shot out from the forest without warning, heading straight for his face!
"snort!"
Lin Chen snorted coldly, and two pairs of translucent blue-silver wings instantly unfurled from his back, with purple-gold lightning swirling around the wingtips. He suddenly soared into the sky, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.
Black lightning struck the ground, instantly creating a huge crater, billowing black smoke, and spreading a corrosive, malevolent aura.
Lin Chen hovered in mid-air and looked down. When he saw the attacker's appearance, his face immediately darkened, and he was completely speechless.
A massive, jet-black tiger was perched beside the pit, its scarlet eyes fixed on him, its fangs bared, exuding a fierce aura.
This soul beast is none other than his old acquaintance—the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!
Lin Chen originally intended to throw the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in his arms towards the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, thinking to himself: As fellow soul beasts, even if this Evil God Tiger is isolated and unpopular in Star Dou, it wouldn't dare to attack an Emperor-level auspicious beast, would it?
But when he met the Dark Demon God Tiger's scarlet, greedy eyes, filled with a devouring desire, his heart sank instantly.
This thing wasn't just after him! Its target was none other than the auspicious imperial beast with boundless fortune in his arms!
The three-eyed golden lion also felt the evil chill emanating from its soul. Its little body trembled with fear, and it desperately burrowed into Lin Chen's arms, its golden fur standing on end.
Lin Chen patted its little head, both angry and helpless: "Let's see if you dare to sneak out again next time! Meeting you is the worst luck I've ever had!"
Before he finished speaking, Lin Chen no longer hesitated. His Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul surged in his palm, and his second Soul Ring shone brightly with black light!
"Second Soul Skill - Blue Silver Overlord Spear!"
A long spear wrapped in purple-gold extreme lightning suddenly condensed, its tip crackling with lightning and accompanied by a sharp sound that tore through space. Lin Chen hurled it fiercely toward the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!
The Dark Demon God Tiger let out a disdainful growl, its massive body leaping into the air to easily dodge the spear. Its crimson eyes were full of mockery, as if it were laughing: "Is that all? You think you can hit me?"
But when it saw the cold smile on Lin Chen's face, its body stiffened abruptly, and a strong sense of crisis suddenly rose in its heart!
"not good!"
Just as the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was about to land and flee, Lin Chen's third soul skill was already activated!
"Third Soul Skill - Blue Silver Netherworld Thunder Prison!"
In an instant, countless purple-gold lightning vines burst forth from the ground within a radius of several dozen feet, intertwining to form an impenetrable lightning cage! Each lightning vine was wrapped with destructive ultimate lightning, crackling and confining the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the center!
Within the Thunder Prison, lightning raged, and the evil black energy clashed fiercely with the purple-gold lightning, producing a piercing hissing sound.
"roar--!"
The Dark Demon God Tiger roared in fury and charged wildly into the Thunder Prison, only to be charred black by the lightning on the Thunder Vine and unable to move an inch.
Lin Chen sneered, his blue silver wings unfurled at full power, transforming into a streak of light. Holding the trembling three-eyed golden lion in his arms, he flew off in a certain direction without looking back!
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