stonecrandall Chapter 139 In-depth conversation
Chapter 139 In-depth conversation
Chapter 139 In-depth conversation
Ten days later, in the Demon Forest at night, in a secluded cave, the glow of a campfire emanating from the cave entrance outlined two blurry silhouettes not far apart.
Dai Youheng and Nana each lay down on a simple bed to rest, about a meter apart. Ling Ya sat cross-legged at the cave entrance, like the most loyal stone statue, guarding this brief moment of tranquility and isolating the cave from the subtle atmosphere inside.
Nana lay on her side, and in the almost complete darkness, her own light shone unhindered onto Dai Youheng's profile beside her.
The extraordinary perception granted to her by the Ghost Soul Core allowed her to clearly see the lines of his face, calm and profound. A barely perceptible warmth crept onto her wheat-colored cheeks, and her heart inexplicably quickened. This was the first time she had ever lay so close to a man who wasn't even a relative.
The last time was when she was a child, with her parents.
But she felt little shyness or resistance; instead, a more complex and turbulent emotion surged within her. The person before her was doing everything in his power to help her reach the Title Douluo realm, and afterwards, he would face the dangerous and dangerous Holy Spirit Cult, all to save her parents from their suffering.
This kindness was as heavy as a mountain. She even thought that if he needed her, she would agree without hesitation, even if it meant giving herself to him.
However, she quickly suppressed the thought. She knew she wasn't good enough for him.
Although he appears to be only a Soul King, his true combat strength is enough to make him stand out from the vast majority of Soul Masters below the Soul Saint level. He also possesses a divine skill that defies fate, such as the Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill.
He is young, powerful, and far-sighted, destined to be a figure who will stir up the winds and waves on the mainland in the future.
Even if I become a Title Douluo, I might only ever be able to follow him forever, as his most loyal subordinate and a grateful person.
It seems that spending her whole life repaying this kindness is the best ending for her.
"What's wrong, Nana? Can't you sleep?"
Dai Youheng's voice suddenly broke the silence in the cave. He didn't turn his head, remaining in a lying position, but his keen perception brought by his powerful mental strength had already noticed her lingering gaze.
Nana's heart skipped a beat, like a child caught doing something wrong. She hurriedly composed herself and made up an excuse, saying, "Young Master—"
"Young Master, I haven't slept. I was just thinking that we've been searching this forest for ten days since we obtained the eighth ring. During that time, we've encountered several spirit-type soul beasts of good age and quality. Why haven't you let me choose them?"
She successfully steered the conversation back to business, concealing her momentary lapse in concentration.
Dai Youheng, unsuspecting, calmly replied, "Mental-type martial souls are one in a million, with immense potential. Since you possess a top-tier ghost martial soul, you should naturally make the most of it and strive for perfection. Perhaps in the future, I will find it difficult to find a subordinate as compatible as you."
His voice held a hint of consideration, "You may be unique. In that case, how can we not be cautious about this ninth spirit ring that will determine our final combat strength? We must find the most outstanding one."
Upon hearing the words "unique," Nana's heart was like a lake where a pebble had been thrown, rippling outwards, and an indescribable joy quietly spread.
She couldn't help but press further, "Then, young master, what exactly is your chosen goal?"
In the darkness, Dai Youheng's voice was clear and steady as he slowly uttered four words: "Evil Eye Tyrant."
"What?" Nana sat up abruptly in shock, her voice trembling with disbelief.
Evil eye tyrant!
How could she not know this title? In the Sun Moon Empire, the renowned Guardian Hand, one of the five great Soul Master Corps, was known for...
Named "Evil Lord"!
This is the true ruling race of the Demon Forest, including the Evil Eye Tyrant, ranked second among the Ten Great Beasts, a terrifying existence that even the Empire must treat with utmost respect. Hunting them? That's tantamount to dancing before the Grim Reaper.
"Young Master, I know the Evil Eye Tyrant's spirit ring is definitely a top-tier treasure," Nana's voice was filled with worry, "but it's too dangerous. Their clan is extremely powerful, not to mention that one—"
Before she could finish speaking, Dai Youheng interrupted her with a calm laugh, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
His tone carried an unquestionable confidence, as if he had already made up his mind.
He abruptly changed the subject, becoming concerned about something else entirely. "As for you," he said, "we've been out here for quite a while now. I'm worried that if the people at that branch of the Holy Spirit Cult don't report for duty soon, they'll become suspicious and think you've abandoned your parents and run away on your own. What if they harm your parents' souls—"
Even while planning such a dangerous thing, he was still concerned about the safety of her parents! Nana's heart was immediately filled with a huge surge of warmth and gratitude.
She suppressed her fear of the Evil Eye Tyrant and explained, "It's alright, young master. Before I left the academy, I made a special trip to the branch altar to inform them that I needed to meditate for a month. We've only been out for less than twenty days now, so there's still plenty of time."
She said, "Young Master, let's search for another ten days. If we still can't find a suitable target within ten days, we'll return first, handle the matters at the branch altar, and then come back!"
Dai Youheng nodded slightly in the darkness, "Okay."
Silence fell over the cave once more, but Nana's emotions remained turbulent. Worry, gratitude, determination, and an indescribable feeling intertwined within her.
She lay down again, this time with her gaze still fixed in that direction, but only one thought remained in her mind: whether the road ahead led to the Evil Eye Tyrant or the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters, she would follow closely behind, even unto death.
After agreeing on their plan, the two cautiously lingered and searched the perilous Demon Forest for eight more days.
During this time, they did encounter members of the Evil Eye Tyrant clan, such as a Fire Evil Tyrant, but it only had 30,000 years of cultivation, which was too short.
Most of the timeframes encountered were unsuitable, and I have never been able to find a target that is perfect in every aspect.
With the agreed ten-day deadline fast approaching, Dai Youheng, though reluctant, prioritized his promise and the safety of Nana's parents. He decided to withdraw from the forest first and make further plans after dealing with the branch altar matters.
Nana's current peak Soul Douluo strength is enough to deal with a mere branch altar.
However, just as they turned to leave, a strange "rustling" sound, like a heavy object being dragged across the ground, accompanied by a faint ripple of some kind of spiritual energy, came from the dense forest not far away.
The three immediately became alert, silently concealing their presence and stealthily following the sound.
Pushing aside the dense, strange bushes, the sight before them made the three of them freeze in shock.
It was a gigantic, evil-eyed tyrant! Its main body was a terrifying giant eye with a diameter of one meter, the pupil of which was an ominous blood red, and the white part of the eye was covered with dark brown, twisted patterns that looked like blood vessels or runes.
Below the giant eye, instead of the usual numerous tentacles of an evil eye tyrant, six long tentacles of different colors hung down distinctly: three were a vibrant emerald green, while the other three burned with a scorching, restless fiery red. These tentacles clearly possessed the ability to extend and retract freely, and were now dragging on the ground, emitting the sound that had just been heard.
"Is it it?" Nana asked in a low voice, a hint of surprise in her tone. "That Fire Tyrant from before? How come it's here alone?"