Chapter Sixteen: Eighth-Order Soul Beast, Fissure Bear King

  "This, is this the true power of Human Stage Soul Technique?!" Helian Nuo stared at the massive boulder that had turned to dust in mid-air, still somewhat disbelieving that Helian's casual slap could have such astonishing power. Thinking back to his previous disdain for Human Stage Soul Technique, Helian Nuo's face gradually flushed with shame.

  Isn't this the power I've always yearned for? Helianuo shouted to himself in his heart, and his feet involuntarily turned towards the Tianlang Cave. He walked unconsciously to the front of Helian Shou, who was sitting in the cave, but ultimately didn't dare to speak, just standing there with his head hung low.

  He Lian Shang, who had been closing his eyes to calm down, finally opened them and looked at He Lian Nuò, who still didn't dare to lift her head. He let out a soft sigh and said, "Nuò, do you know why I got so angry just now?"

  Hearing Xiao Shu's slightly calmer tone, He Lian finally let out a breath and muttered: "Ano doesn't know..." This voice was truly smaller than a mosquito's hum, and even with He Lian's profound cultivation, he could only barely make it out.

  "Don't you know? Hmph, have you ever thought about why I'm teaching you the Xuanbing Seal? You should know that you're not even practicing any techniques right now, and even if you had a powerful soul technique, with your current abilities it would be hard to bring out even one-tenth of its power. Moreover, you're not suited for ice-based techniques in the first place, so having you practice the Xuanbing Seal seems like a waste of time. More importantly, you look down on human-tier soul techniques, isn't that right?" He Lian Shang's tone became stern once again, clearly still annoyed at He Lian Nuo's disdain for the Xuanbing Seal.

  He Lian was afraid to speak at this time. He feared that one word would not be right, provoking He Lian's anger and causing a great storm, so he had to bury his head even lower, almost not daring to breathe loudly.

  What a sight to behold, He Lian Nu's timid appearance only fueled He Lian Shang's ire, and he bellowed in rapid succession: "Lift your head up! What kind of demeanor is this? You should know that you are the descendant of the He Lian family, the heir of the Tian Xiang Army God! Even if we were to die, the He Lian brothers would never lower their heads! Do you think little of the Xuan Bing Yin? Let me tell you, looking down on the Xuan Bing Yin is equivalent to looking down on the He Lians! For hundreds of years, the Xuan Bing Yin has become a symbol of the He Lians. Even in the Soul Realm, only I, He Lian Shang, have the qualifications to cultivate the Xuan Bing Yin! I'll say it again: there's no mediocre soul technique, only pathetic soul practitioners! You, are you willing to admit that you're a useless soul practitioner?!" The last sentence was shouted by He Lian Shang with unbridled ferocity.

  He Lianuo suddenly lifted his head, staring at He Lian Shang's eyes which were red with excitement: "No, I don't want to, I want to be the strongest soul master, I want 'He Lianuo' to become a renowned name in the Youyue Continent, I want He Lian to return to the Soul Realm, I want to avenge my grandfather and mother!", Even in his past life, He Lianuo couldn't bear being called trash by others. At this moment, He Lian Shang, who was like a father to him, actually questioned whether he was willing to be a piece of trash, causing the normally gentle him to erupt! Yes, trash, this is truly an ear-piercing title, in my past life I was already a failed loser, this life, I will not allow anyone to call me that again!

  "Good! You're indeed a descendant of Hui Lian. Remember, if you can't master the Xuan Bing Yin, you don't deserve to be called a Hui Lian heir. From today on, I'll teach you this sole remaining soul technique of Hui Lian!" Hui Lian exclaimed excitedly, almost unable to wait until tomorrow, and wanted to immediately pass on the heart decision and hand gestures of Xuan Bing Yin to Hui Lian Nuo.

  This Xuanbing Yin is a technique that complements Helian Zidi's ice-type innate talent. It perfectly combines the hardness and softness of ice, making it seem weak and powerless at first glance. However, in reality, the internal organs have already been invaded by the subtle palm force, and one will be on the verge of death in an instant. Although Helian Nu did not possess the best innate talent for ice-type techniques, this soul technique is not particularly profound or difficult to understand. After a short period of practice, he was able to execute it with about 80% accuracy, but at this moment, without the support of his cultivation method, the palm force he released still lacked great power. For now, he could only focus on familiarizing himself with the hand movements, and everything else would have to wait until he had cultivated his technique further.

  During the break, He Lian Shang mentioned to He Lian Nuo that two years later he would let him leave the You Yue Forest to travel the mainland. This made He Lian Nuo's originally gloomy mood suddenly become lively, and even the seemingly dull soul technique hand gestures were practiced with relish. It is worth noting that apart from the few months after birth when he was quietly staying in the He Lian Mansion, the rest of his years were spent in the deepest part of the You Yue Forest, where people rarely visited. Although there were also He Lian Shang and Xiao Tian Lang accompanying him, it still lacked some worldly atmosphere and noise. At seven years old, he was at an age when he loved to play, so how could he not be excited when he suddenly heard that he had the opportunity to come into contact with the outside world? He immediately agreed to He Lian Shang's suggestion to practice the Xuan Bing Yin, and excitedly took Xiao Lang and ran out.

  Watching Helian Nu's receding back, Helian Shuang murmured gloomily: "Do you really think the outside world is more lively than this Tianlang Cave? I'm afraid that one day, you'll miss the time spent here over the past few years!"

  Unfortunately, Helian Nu was unable to hear Helian Shou's concerns. He had not forgotten his purpose in returning to the Heavenly Wolf Cave to retrieve the dagger. Seeing that it was getting late, he hastened his pace and, with a wolf by his side, they sped off towards the direction of the Jade Phoenix Tree.

  They ran for a long time, and the two brothers finally found the Jade Phoenix Tree again by following the marks they left behind. Unlike last time's haste, He Lianuo, who arrived here at ease this time, finally had the opportunity to carefully examine this enormous plant that was beyond imagination. The Jade Phoenix Tree had countless branches, but not a single leaf could be seen on them at this moment, and it was unknown whether they had fallen off or never existed in the first place. However, it was filled with countless five-colored flowers. It should be said that only one type of flower should bloom on the same tree, but the flowers on the Jade Phoenix Tree were different in shape, not only in color but also in size and shape, each with its own characteristics. What's even more strange is that such a chaotic collection of flowers gathered on the Jade Phoenix Tree did not give people a sense of chaos, but instead felt a kind of inexplicable harmony. This was the wonder of the creator, oh no, it should be said that it was the miracle created by You Yue in this continent.

  In his heart, he was amazed at the magical Yuhuang tree. Helian'no's hands moved swiftly, and with a few quick movements, she climbed onto one of the branches of the Yuhuang tree. She thought about what that tearful girl had said - only the jade-colored flowers could be used to collect the true Yuhuang liquid. Helian'no's eyes widened as she held up a small wooden cup, which she had carved with her dagger on the way, and searched everywhere for the jade-colored flowers. However, there were countless flowers on the Yuhuang tree, making it like searching for a needle in a haystack to find a few hundred jade-colored flowers among them. Before long, Helian'no felt her eyes getting tired, but she still couldn't find any trace of the jade-colored flowers. Xiaotianlang had been circling around the base of the tree earlier, but later on, perhaps feeling too tired, he also climbed onto another branch. With his front legs carefully parting the flowers, he looked very serious, completely unlike his usual mischievous self. It seemed that since he had also drunk the Yuhuang liquid, he naturally felt responsible to help Helian'no bear the responsibility. And so, one person and one wolf slowly searched every inch of the Yuhuang tree.

  As the sun was about to set, the dim environment made it even more difficult for He Lianuo to find work. With a sigh, he jumped down from the tree and led the equally disheartened Xiao Tianlang slowly towards the Tianlang Cave. However, the journey was too long, and the location of the Yu Huang Tree was indeed hidden, making it almost impossible to find the marks they had left behind last time. After circling around, He Lianuo got lost, and even Xiao Tianlang, who usually had a strong sense of direction, could only sniff around on the ground before finally hanging his head in despair.

  Looking at Xiao Tianlang's reaction, it seemed like he was blaming himself for not being useful, and Helianuo couldn't help but find it amusing. He thought that this majestic Sacred Beast, Tianlang, had become more and more like a little dog under his subtle guidance since childhood. It liked to sniff with its nose, wag its tail, and even couldn't urinate comfortably without leaning against a tree trunk. Originally, it was just Helianuo's mischievous teaching, but Xiao Tianlang had imitated it to the point where he couldn't change even if he wanted to. If not for that silver coat reminding him that the creature in front of him was a Tianlang with the potential to become one of the top Soul Beasts on the continent, Helianuo would have almost thought it was just a small stray dog from the slums of his previous life.

  Watching Helian's suppressed smile, Xiao Tianlang suddenly realized that his current reaction was indeed a shame to the dignity of the Sky Wolf clan. He immediately raised his tail, straightened his body, and let out a long, majestic howl towards Helian.

  A long howl rose into the air, full of energy, and the sound lingered far away for a long time without dispersing. Before long, countless responding howls came from all directions in the forest. Hearing these terrifying howls deep in the dense woods at dusk made even Hurenano, who was not usually timid, shudder. Xiao Tianlang hid behind Hurenano in an instant, revealing only a pair of emerald green eyes scanning around.

  Suddenly, all the howling sounds seemed to have stopped at the same time, and the forest was quiet, with only the sound of Xiao Tianlang's breathing audible. As for He Lianuo, he had long been tense, holding his breath and concentrating, afraid that if he relaxed for a moment, he would be snatched away by a pair of giant claws in the darkness.

  The leaves and grass around them swayed gently, but made no sound. The scene became eerie and terrifying, the darkness around them like a giant beast's bloody mouth, as if it could swallow Hailunuo and the little Sky Wolf hiding behind him at any moment.

  Suddenly, a roar more urgent than all the previous howls burst forth, its eerie and terrifying sound echoing through the silent forest like a ghostly wail. As the sound seemed to draw closer, Hellen's left hand secretly grasped the dagger inserted in her waist, preparing for a desperate fight.

  Suddenly, the grass in front of him parted to both sides, and a huge figure slowly emerged. Hui Lian Nu, who had gradually gotten used to the darkness, finally managed to make out the enormous body that was approaching with slow steps under the light of the newly risen moon. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his left hand, which held the dagger, began to tremble involuntarily.

  The newcomer looked somewhat like the gray bear Helian had seen in his previous life, but different from this bear's body was almost as big as an elephant, and the sharp claws on its fat paws protruded nearly half a meter long. The claw tips even flashed with a metallic luster, and Helian had no doubt that these claws could easily crush his own skull. What was most terrifying were the giant bear's eyes, which seemed to flicker with yellow flames, filled with bloodlust and greed. At this moment, these two eyes were staring tightly at Helian.

  Fissure Bear King!!!! It's actually an 8th-tier Soul Beast, Fissure Bear King!!!!!