Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 93: Entering the Treasure Land

Buzz—

Su Mo's Soul Hunting Spear materialized before him. At this moment, the spear had undergone a transformation.

Its metallic luster had grown stronger, its body slightly longer, and its entire appearance was now a dark red hue, exuding an aura of intense killing intent.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

Following this, three soul rings spiraled upward around Su Mo.

Yellow, purple, and purple—the third purple ring was noticeably darker in shade than the second.

"I've finally become a Soul Elder!"

Su Mo opened his eyes and grasped his Soul Hunting Spear, taking a moment to familiarize himself with its new form.

The spear had become significantly heavier. Considering it had absorbed a metallic attribute soul ring, the increase in weight was expected.

"My soul power level is now 31, but it only increased by one level. I'll still need some time to practice to break through further. It's essentially an increase of one and a half levels," Su Mo analyzed after assessing his strength.

If he had reached level 30 through normal cultivation before absorbing the 5,000-year soul beast, his soul power might have increased by two full levels.

But none of that mattered. Su Mo had chosen to use the Eight Spider Lances to quickly break through to level 30, and he had no regrets.

"Time to test my soul skill!"

Standing up, Su Mo activated his third soul ring. With a horizontal sweep of his Soul Hunting Spear, he called out:

"Third Soul Skill: Blade of Soul Pursuit!"

Slash—

A dark red blade of energy shot from the tip of Su Mo's spear as he swung it. The blade extended two meters forward, slicing through a large tree in its path.

Thud!

The massive tree was cut cleanly in half. After crashing to the ground, the surrounding area was left in disarray by the blade's residual force.

"Not bad! A ranged attack soul skill, just as you wanted. And it's powerful too—non-defense Soul Masters would find it hard to take even one hit from this!"

Bibi Dong's figure appeared beside Su Mo, her gaze fixed on the aftermath of the skill.

"Of course! This is a skill from a 4,000-year soul ring—it's designed to rival those of a Soul Ancestor!" Su Mo replied with a grin. Then, teasingly, he added, "But, Sister Rakshasa, you don't know everything about this skill. It has another effect!"

"Oh? Your third soul skill has additional effects?"

Bibi Dong's interest was piqued.

"Yes. If my Blade of Soul Pursuit hits a target—whether directly or through a block—it leaves a mark on the target for five minutes. During this time, I gain a 'Soul Pursuit' effect. As long as I move toward the marked target, my speed increases by 50%!

"However, this mark only applies to living targets. If the target dies, the Soul Pursuit effect disappears immediately."

"This ability makes me, a power-type Soul Master, almost as agile as an agility-type Soul Master!"

Su Mo stopped teasing and quickly explained the skill's additional effect.

His second soul skill already provided instant acceleration, and now the third added sustained speed. Together, they made his explosive speed rival that of agility-type Soul Masters.

"A Soul Pursuit effect? That's comparable to a ten-thousand-year soul ring! It must be because you pushed the limits so far with this soul ring," Bibi Dong commented, pleased and impressed by Su Mo's growth.

"Now that I've become a Soul Elder, we should venture deeper into Sunset Forest to find the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

"Sister Rakshasa, I'll be relying on you from here!"

Su Mo swung his Soul Hunting Spear a few times before storing it. He had placed his Purple-Gold Soul Hunting Spear into his soul tool after killing the Gold-Swallowing Beast.

In Sunset Forest, Su Mo avoided keeping his martial spirit and soul tool merged for too long to conserve soul power. In such a dangerous place, every bit of soul power mattered.

"Don't worry. I wouldn't want you to die either," Bibi Dong replied with a laugh. At some point, she had started treating Su Mo as a disciple, feeling genuine happiness at his progress. While she didn't want to face death alongside him, her concern was also heartfelt.

"Alright, let's head in."

Su Mo nodded.

Without further words, Bibi Dong vanished into the sky, scouting ahead for Su Mo.

Under her watchful eye, Su Mo began exploring deeper into Sunset Forest.

Whenever he encountered a ten-thousand-year soul beast, he carefully avoided it. Even for soul beasts over a thousand years old, Su Mo steered clear whenever possible. His goal was treasure hunting, not fighting, so he sought to avoid unnecessary battles.

Still, not all encounters could be avoided. Some soul beasts, such as those hidden underground, escaped even Bibi Dong's detection.

In one instance, Su Mo was relentlessly pursued by a ten-thousand-year-old Abyss Spider. Despite using the Eight Spider Lances to boost his speed by 50%, he couldn't shake it off.

In the end, Su Mo cleverly used his third soul skill. He marked a nearby plant-type soul beast with the Blade of Soul Pursuit, activating the speed-boosting effect to escape his dangerous pursuer.

After running a good distance, Su Mo circled back and utilized the tracking effect of his third soul skill to successfully shake off the Abyss Spider.

If not for this strategy, he might have been forced into a desperate battle.

While Su Mo had the strength to fight using his Purple-Gold Soul Hunting Spear and Soul Hunting Crossbow, avoiding unnecessary conflict was always the better option. His choice to break through to Soul Elder before venturing deep into Sunset Forest was undeniably correct. Without that breakthrough, he would have had no chance of escaping without burning Bibi Dong's spiritual sense as a last resort.

After a series of thrilling but manageable encounters, Su Mo finally reached the depths of Sunset Forest with Bibi Dong's assistance.

"I see it! Up ahead, there's an area shrouded in poisonous mist!"

Upon entering the central region of the forest, Bibi Dong quickly spotted the distinct features of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the treasure Su Mo had described.

The area was surrounded by a thick poisonous mist laid by the Poison Douluo. The toxicity was so potent that neither soul beasts nor other creatures dared to approach. Moreover, the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was hidden, requiring entry through a concealed cave, making it even harder to find.

After extensive searching, Bibi Dong located the entrance and ventured inside.

Su Mo, on the other hand, stayed outside the poisonous mist.

Using his Eight Spider Lances to absorb the toxic fog in the air, Su Mo ensured that the mist didn't harm him. Even if he were poisoned, the Eight Spider Lances could extract the toxins from his body, so the risk was minimal.

Surprisingly, the poisonous mist provided an additional layer of safety for Su Mo. No soul beasts dared approach, as the ground outside the mist was littered with carcasses of beasts that had fallen victim to the poison. Any creature that didn't flee in time would join the field of bones.

After ensuring his safety, Su Mo stayed on high alert while sharing Bibi Dong's vision as she explored the treasure site.

Su Mo felt a surge of excitement as he observed the surroundings. The unique geography confirmed his suspicions—this was undoubtedly the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Everything matched perfectly.

"I wonder if Dugu Bo is inside. A few months ago, he was severely injured by Tang Hao and even detonated his internal poison. Could he have survived?"

As these thoughts crossed Su Mo's mind, he followed Bibi Dong's vision to a lush valley. The vibrant plants radiated life, and many emitted faint glows, indicating their extraordinary nature.

Soon, his gaze fell on the distinctive Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. One side was a cold, blue spring, and the other was a fiery red pool, forming a striking contrast.

"This is it!" Su Mo's heart leapt with joy.

However, his excitement turned to surprise as he saw a familiar figure lying motionless near the treasure—Dugu Bo.

"Could Dugu Bo be dead?"

"If so, that would be fantastic!"

Su Mo couldn't help but feel a burst of happiness. Finding a dead Dugu Bo was far better than encountering him alive. This way, he could explore the site without fear of interference.

Initially, Su Mo had planned to sneak in while Dugu Bo was away. If Dugu Bo were truly dead, it would be even better—he could openly enter and even loot Dugu Bo's belongings.

Dugu Bo's soul tool, capable of storing living things, was especially rare and invaluable. Such items weren't even available for purchase. Su Mo could use it to store celestial herbs without worrying about their potency fading.

Additionally, Dugu Bo was rumored to possess a top-tier head spirit bone, another treasure Su Mo could claim.

After discovering Dugu Bo's condition, Bibi Dong naturally wanted to confirm if he was truly dead. In a flash, she appeared beside Dugu Bo to investigate.

"He's still breathing…"

Upon closer inspection, Bibi Dong detected faint signs of life, her brows furrowing in disappointment. Like Su Mo, she had hoped for Dugu Bo's death.

She pondered the situation. If Dugu Bo was merely unconscious, Su Mo could finish him off. However, this carried some risk.

If Dugu Bo regained consciousness, Su Mo wouldn't stand a chance of escaping.

Scanning the area, Bibi Dong noticed traces of blood on the ground. From this, she deduced that Dugu Bo was in serious trouble. Whether to take the risk and strike was up to Su Mo.

Dugu Bo seemed to be in a deep coma.

Buzz—

Before Su Mo could decide, Dugu Bo's prone body began to stir.

His figure slowly floated into the air.

Thud!

Dugu Bo, though unconscious, suddenly spat out a dark green orb that rolled onto the ground.

Buzz—

Moments later, Dugu Bo's martial spirit automatically emerged, along with all his soul rings.

Boom!

Su Mo and Bibi Dong watched in astonishment as an incredible sight unfolded. Starting with his ninth soul ring—a black, ten-thousand-year ring—Dugu Bo's soul rings began to tremble before shattering one by one.

Boom, boom, boom!

In mere moments, all of Dugu Bo's soul rings, from the ninth down to the first, disintegrated completely.

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