Chapter 31 Absorbing Beyond One's Level! Taking Down the Nine Hundred and Ninety-Year-Old Thousand-Pound Ant
In the afternoon, the group finally arrived at the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The ancient trees, towering into the clouds, block out the sun.
Dai Huabin stopped and raised his right hand to make a gesture.
Everyone immediately stopped talking and quickly went on high alert.
This is the tacit understanding they've developed through private team training over the past month.
"Just wander around the perimeter, absolutely no going in."
Dai Huabin lowered his voice and gave instructions.
"If we can't find a suitable spot today, we'll set up camp on the outskirts and continue tomorrow."
The group searched the outer area cautiously.
As evening approached and the sun set, the light in the forest dimmed.
Cui Yajie suddenly raised her hand and pointed to a bush in front of her.
A very faint rustling sound came from there.
The group pushed aside the bushes.
A huge ant came into view.
This ant is dark gold in color, and its shell reflects a metallic luster.
Its six legs were thick and powerful, and the pair of huge pincers at the front were slowly tearing apart the remains of a small soul beast.
"A thousand-pound ant!"
Wang Dong'er gasped in shock, suppressing her voice.
"This thing is extremely strong and has ridiculously high defense, making it the best choice for a reforged soul ring path."
Dai Huabin sensed the soul power fluctuations emanating from the Thousand-Pound Ant.
"It is nearly one meter long, and its shell color has begun to turn into a deep dark gold."
"This is a thousand-pound ant that is about nine hundred and ninety years old. It was just a little short of breaking the thousand-year threshold."
"Judging from its seemingly aimless and solitary actions, it must have fallen behind."
Upon hearing the year, Xiao Xiao shrank back in fright.
"Nine hundred and ninety years? Class monitor, this is only my second spirit ring, the highest it can be is seven hundred years, right?"
"This is too old, I..."
Wang Dong'er walked over and put her arm around Xiao Xiao's shoulder.
"What's there to be afraid of!"
"Have you forgotten the suffering we've endured every night in the dorm for the past month?"
"The whale gelatin that Dai Huabin gave you, and the medicinal bath that Ning Tian, that rich woman, gave you, have already improved your physique. Don't be afraid!"
Wang Dong'er patted her slightly heaving chest, full of confidence.
"Don't even mention 990 years, you can try even if it's exactly 1,000 years!"
Cui Yajie smiled and agreed.
"That's right, Xiao Xiao. Don't be afraid. You're actually very capable; you just lack confidence."
"We, from Class 9, never fight a battle unprepared."
Hearing her companions' repeated encouragement, Xiao Xiao took a deep breath.
"Okay. Then I'll use it as my starting point!"
Xiao Xiao abandoned her usual timidity and directly summoned the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron.
A black, giant cauldron phantom appeared above her head.
Dai Huabin pulled Zhu Lu back a dozen steps, clearing the battlefield in front of them.
"Dong'er, Ya Jie, Xiao Xiao, I'm leaving them to you."
"This is the best opportunity to test your teamwork and collaboration over the past month."
"Lulu and I are watching the show from the back, don't embarrass yourselves."
A dazzling light suddenly shone behind Wang Dong'er.
The wings of the Goddess of Light Butterfly spread out instantly, and a blue-gold halo illuminated the surrounding forest.
Two spirit rings, one yellow and one purple, rose from beneath her feet.
"That's just a tiny ant! Watch how I smash its shell!"
Wang Dong'er touched the ground with her toes and leaped into the air.
"Second Soul Skill, Butterfly God's Light!"
Countless small blue-gold orbs of light shot out from her wings, heading straight for the Thousand-Pound Ant.
The ant reacted extremely quickly; sensing the threat from above, it immediately dropped the food it was holding.
Its enormous jaws suddenly crossed above its head.
A dark golden light shone on its body, and it withstood the onslaught of the bombardment.
The ball of light struck the carapace of the Thousand-Pound Ant, producing a series of crisp, ringing sounds.
Not even a white mark was left.
"Such a hard turtle shell!"
Wang Dong'er landed on a tree trunk to the side and pursed her lips.
"Ya Jie, control it!"
Cui Yajie's first spirit ring shone brightly.
"The first soul skill, charm!"
A pink halo emanated from her.
Although the scene of the fox using its charm on the ant was somewhat comical, the spirit judgment of the soul skill still took effect.
The ant froze for a second.
Now!
Xiao Xiao pushed forward with both hands.
"First Soul Skill, Cauldron Tremor!"
The massive Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron brought with it a muffled whistling sound as it slammed heavily onto the back of the Thousand-Pound Ant.
A muffled thud echoed around.
The ant was smashed to the ground, its six legs sinking deep into the mud.
"It's not over yet!"
Xiao Xiao shouted loudly.
The month-long supplementation with whale collagen paid off, as her soul power output became extremely powerful and smooth.
The massive black cauldron generated a high-frequency shockwave the moment it struck its target.
Although the ant's shell was hard, the penetrating shockwave caused it to twist painfully.
From the gaps in the dark golden carapace, specks of green fluid seeped out.
"Dong'er, cut off its legs!"
Cui Yajie gave loud instructions from the rear.
Wang Dong'er's first spirit ring instantly shone brightly.
The edges of her wings transformed into sharp blades, and she herself descended from the sky like a streak of blue-gold lightning.
"First Soul Skill, Winged Guillotine!"
Wang Dong'er's "Winged Guillotine" descended from the sky, moving so fast that it left only a blue-gold afterimage.
The ants below had just been smashed by Xiao Xiao's cauldron shock, their internal organs churning, and they had no time to assume a defensive posture.
With a few extremely piercing muffled "thuds," the Thousand-Pound Ant's four front legs, which were still kicking wildly, along with its pair of proud, enormous pincers, were cleanly severed by Wang Dong'er.
Green fluid splattered all over the ground, and the Thousand-Pound Ant let out a mournful cry as its massive body rolled wildly in the mud, raising clouds of dust.
Standing at the back, Cui Yajie was not deterred by the bloody scene at all. Her gaze was fixed on the weak points in the struggling ants, and she shouted commands:
"Xiao Xiao, now's the time! Combine the three cauldrons and deliver the final blow!"
Xiao Xiao gritted her teeth and drew out all the soul power in her body without reservation.
The three Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldrons in mid-air instantly merged into one giant cauldron.
Smash it!
Xiao Xiao shouted and pressed down hard with both of her small hands.
The Three-in-One Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, with the overwhelming force of Mount Tai, crashed down on the head of the Thousand-Pound Ant.
The next moment, a cracking sound rang out, and the dark golden carapace shattered completely.
Before long, specks of yellow light gathered above the corpse of the Thousand-Pound Ant, eventually transforming into a deep yellow soul ring that floated in mid-air.
"Beautiful!" A burst of crisp applause came from behind.
Dai Huabin led Zhu Lu slowly over and stopped next to the dead Thousand-Pound Ant.
He glanced at the three girls' performance, his tone filled with undisguised admiration:
"The teamwork was excellent. Especially Ya Jie, whose timing for the attack was perfect. She has a very clear mind and is very capable of being a leader."
Being publicly praised, Cui Yajie gently tossed her long pink hair and replied with a smile in her eyes:
"That's because the squad leader made good tactical arrangements beforehand."
Dai Huabin continued his analysis:
"Dong'er's explosive power is undeniable."
"Your first soul skill's cutting power is indeed formidable; you'll be the team's sharpest spear from now on. And Xiao Xiao, as long as you follow this heavy-infusion path to the end, you'll definitely be our team's strongest shield."
At this point, he turned to Cui Yajie and analyzed the situation seriously:
"As for Ya Jie, your Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Soul is actually more inclined towards the Spiritual type, so there's no need to compete with the offensive type in terms of direct killing power."
From now on, you should major in mind control, and in battle, you can take the lead in strategizing, acting as both controller and strategist. That's the perfect role for you.
Standing to the side, Zhu Lu nodded in deep agreement and spoke softly:
"That's really impressive. Hua Bin and I were behind you just now, and we thought you'd be a bit flustered since it was your first time dealing with a nearly thousand-year-old soul beast, but you fought so efficiently. Ya Jie is indeed very suitable to be the team leader."
Hearing this, Wang Dong'er was displeased.
She folded her magnificent wings and leaped back to the ground, placing her hands on her hips and slightly raising her chin:
"Hey, Dai Huabin, you're underestimating me! This young lady will personally take care of a mere ant; it'll be a piece of cake!"
She walked over, put her arm around Xiao Xiao's shoulder, and then pulled Cui Yajie over as well, acting like a boss:
"Besides, the three of us are best friends now, sharing a bed every night! We talk about tactics in the dorm until midnight every night, and our teamwork is already perfect. Do we need someone like you, who's always just watching from the sidelines, to offer hindsight advice?"
Seeing Wang Dong'er's arrogant demeanor, Dai Huabin ignored her comment and instead pointed to the spirit ring in mid-air:
"Alright, you guys are the best. Xiao Xiao, don't just stand there, strike while the iron is hot and absorb it quickly."
Xiao Xiao stared at the deep yellow spirit ring and subconsciously swallowed. This was absorption beyond one's level—something she wouldn't have dared to even dream of before.
"With the high-grade whale glue I gave you as a foundation, after a month, the width of your meridians and your physical fitness are already comparable to those of an ordinary powerful attack-type Soul Master."
As long as you stay focused, taking it down will be no problem at all.
Dai Huabin gave Xiao Xiao confidence once again.
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