Sign In To The Goddess Harem In Douluo

Chapter - 17.

Ye Chen was taken aback and quickly stepped back, finding refuge behind a tree to observe the enormous creature in front of him.

Standing alone, this creature towered several hundred meters high, resembling a striking black-and-white thunder eagle. Its body was cloaked in jet-black feathers while its wings gleamed bright white.

However, at that moment, those pristine wings were marred with blood, and its beak was partially broken, with blood streaming out continuously.

Before too long, the ground began to shake violently; something was rapidly approaching from below, causing the surface to bulge into small mounds, as if an underground creature was digging its way through.

Soon enough, a gigantic ten-thousand-poison centipede, measuring a thousand meters long, burst forth from the earth, immediately wrapping itself around the injured thunder eagle, tightly constricting its form, and then opened its massive pincers to strike at the eagle's neck.

As the centipede prepared to bite, the black-and-white thunder eagle released a powerful cry, and its white wings crackled with two bursts of murky, dazzling lightning.

"Boom!"

The lightning exploded outward, sending countless small lightning snakes that zapped the centipede, knocking it away.

Seizing the moment, the thunder eagle attempted to ascend into the sky, but just as it took off, the wounds on its wings turned a deep purple, and the blood leaking from them turned black, unmistakably signaling a severe poisoning.

After flapping its wings a few times, the thunder eagle fell straight to the ground and began to tremble uncontrollably.

Realizing this, the ten-thousand-poison centipede lunged at it again, using its long body to further entangle the thunder eagle, its massive pincers clenching down hard on its neck.

The black-and-white thunder eagle thrashed wildly, its huge body rolling through the forest in an attempt to break free. However, it had already been injected with countless toxins when bitten by the centipede; without the natural resilience of soul beasts, it would have succumbed to the poison long before this.

Slowly, its struggles waned until it lay motionless on the ground.

The ten-thousand-poison centipede was cautious. Even though the thunder eagle appeared lifeless, it still coiled around it tighter, applying more pressure, causing signals of bones cracking to reach Ye Chen's ears from a distance.

After a time, about as long as it takes to burn a stick of incense, the centipede slowly loosened its grip on the black-and-white thunder eagle, preparing to feast.

But at that moment, the thunder eagle, which seemed entirely breathless, suddenly opened its eyes and unleashed a massive jet of black lightning from its mouth, piercing straight through the centipede's head.

Finally, the black-and-white thunder eagle collapsed to the ground, utterly unable to move.

The ten-thousand-poison centipede had suffered fatal damage, yet still showed tenacity; even without its head, its thousand-meter-long body continued to squirm on the ground, as if refusing to accept its fate.

Watching this epic battle between two great soul beasts, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel incredibly fortunate. Was he really about to acquire a ten-thousand-year soul ring for nothing?

With a smile on his face, Ye Chen didn't hesitate; he jumped down from the giant tree and rushed toward the two injured soul beasts.

At the same time, another figure came up behind him from a different direction and arrived next to the two creatures.

The pair exchanged glances, both wary of each other.

This newcomer was a young woman with golden hair that fell to her shoulders. She had a well-proportioned figure, and upon closer inspection, she was extraordinarily beautiful—comparable to Zhu Zhuqing or Ning Rongrong, and possessed a touch of mature charm that set her apart. "I've been watching these two soul beasts for half a month; you should leave now."

Her tone was commanding, tinged with a hint of disdainful superiority, as if Ye Chen wasn't even worth her notice.

Ye Chen simply shrugged and replied, "How about we each take one of the two ten-thousand-year soul beasts?"

The beautiful woman scoffed at his suggestion, "That's ridiculous! What makes you think there are two ten-thousand-year soul beasts here? Your perception is weak."

"Not ten-thousand-year soul beasts?" Ye Chen rubbed his eyes, carefully sizing up the two creatures and awkwardly chuckled.

It turned out only the Ten Thousand Poison Centipede was a ten-thousand-year soul beast; although the black-and-white Thunder Eagle had over 9,000 years of cultivation, it didn't qualify as one.

"Cough, cough!" 

Clearing his throat to break the awkward tension, Ye Chen continued, "The ten-thousand-year soul beast is mine; the Thunder Eagle would suit you well." With that, he aimed to finish off the Ten Thousand Poison Centipede once and for all.

"With your level 30 soul power, you really think you can absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring? Aren't you afraid you'll be overwhelmed?" 

Standing firmly in front of him, she unleashed her soul power, revealing an impressive level 40.

"I already told you, they don't belong to you. Leave quickly, or I won't hesitate to be rude."

"Hey, hey, do you think that's reasonable? You won't be able to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul beast either; that would be such a waste."

Ye Chen felt a bit frustrated. Generally, a soul ring absorbed at level 40 wouldn't exceed 5,000 years, and forcing oneself to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring—besides him—seemed unthinkable.

"It's my business if it's wasted. If you don't leave right now, I'll take you down."

The woman showed signs of impatience; the two soul beasts were struggling more with every moment, and if she didn't act fast, she'd miss out on two fantastic soul rings.

Ye Chen understood her urgency, so he smiled and said, "Go ahead, kill me. Then you can claim both soul rings."

Perched casually on a tree stump, which had been broken down into a seat, Ye Chen crossed his legs and showed no signs of panic. With his strength, hunting a ten-thousand-year soul beast wasn't impossible; it just required considerable effort.

Yet, this young woman in front of him, without any special means, would likely find it challenging to even take down a 9,000-year soul beast.

At this moment, it was all about who had the greater patience. An altercation would prolong indefinitely, but the two soul beasts couldn't afford that wait.

"You!"

Having never encountered someone so brazen before, the woman's fair face showed a hint of irritation, though she felt powerless.

She needed to secure the soul rings quickly; otherwise, if the soul beasts perished entirely, it would all be for naught.

But when she contemplated the embarrassing predicament of absorbing a soul ring beyond her limit, she hesitated.

Stealing a glance at Ye Chen, she noticed that under his rogue demeanor, he was exceptionally handsome. Perhaps being seen by him could be acceptable, as long as she dealt with him afterward.

With determination glinting in her eyes, the stunning woman moved aside, walked silently to the black-and-white Thunder Eagle, drew a delicate dagger, and ended its life. Immediately, a purple halo arose as she sat quietly to absorb it.

Seeing this, Ye Chen wasted no time either; he called upon the Abyss and severed the last breath of the Ten Thousand Poison Centipede, then began his own absorption.

Though the soul power cultivated by the system was pure and accommodating, a soul ring with too high an age could overwhelm him. One of the reasons he consciously stifled his soul power every ten levels was to fortify himself for absorbing older soul rings.

As long as the soul ring was within his limits, the absorption would go exceptionally smoothly and quickly.

Minutes later, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes, and three soul rings, purple and black in color, shimmered around him, signifying his absorption success.

As he stretched his body, Ye Chen suddenly heard a tearing sound near his ear. Thinking it was merely some nearby soul beast, he quickly turned his head to look.

But upon glancing over, he froze in place.

He saw that for some inexplicable reason, the stunning woman's clothing had completely torn away, revealing her divine figure as if she were a celestial being descended from the heavens, fully exposed before his eyes.

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

Nosebleeds erupted uncontrollably, and although the stunning woman wasn't quite as alluring as Zhu Zhuqing, she had inexplicably sprouted two adorable fox ears and a fluffy tail, making her irresistible and utterly captivating.

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