Soul Land—Chapter 88: Hell Star Domain
"Buzz~"
The wolf's claws made a trembling buzzing sound in the air, and in an instant, they were close to the Shadow Star Leopard.
"Roar——"
The Shadow Star Leopard seemed to sense the coming of a life-threatening attack and roared. In its dark pupils, the triangular nebula shrank suddenly.
The silver star pattern on its dark purple fur lit up simultaneously, and a strange wave spread through the three shadow balls at its tail.
But they saw that its body began to fade strangely, and only a group of surging shadow mist was left in the original place in an instant, with the body disappearing as if hidden in the night.
"Swish——" Qin Ming's attack fell in vain.
"What?"
Qin Ming suddenly stopped a flash of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect the Shadow Star Leopard's reaction to be so fast, and its virtual skill was very strange — as if it had merged into the void itself, leaving no trace of breath at the original location.
His wolf claws still maintained the attack posture but could only stir up the gradually dispersing shadow mist.
The next second, in the shadow mist where the Azure Dragon's phantom had not yet completely dispersed, the figure of the Shadow Star Leopard reappeared dozens of meters away from Ling Qianyao and the others.
This was a skill similar to teleportation! But it could only be used within this mist.
"Over there, Teacher Qin Ming!"
Ling Qianyao shouted, "The fourth soul skill — Thousand Star Rain."
His Star Hub Forbidden Domain played a role again. When the second soul skill dispersed the fog and revealed the Shadow Star Leopard's body, the suppression effect of the third soul skill had already taken hold. The star mark on its forehead was not only a manifestation of the soul skill but also a way to mark the enemy's position.
Hundreds of starlight shot toward the Shadow Star Leopard's position.
"Woo~" The Shadow Star Leopard's eyes flashed red, and in the next moment, it turned and ran.
Ling Qianyao immediately said, "It is afraid. The skill just now must have a cooldown. Teacher Qin Ming, take advantage of this time!"
The flames on Qin Ming's wolf claws reignited, and his figure flashed as he quickly approached.
"Roar——"
The Shadow Star Leopard roared angrily. Ling Qianyao's Thousand Star Rain kept exploding on its escape route, forcing it to adjust its direction repeatedly and slowing it down significantly.
Originally, when it was close to them, the feeling of being suddenly slowed down was already annoying!
The Inferno Grey Wolf Claw drew a fiery trajectory through the air, directly hitting the vital point of the Shadow Star Leopard.
"Bang——"
The claw landed firmly on its belly, releasing a powerful force that instantly knocked it out.
The Shadow Star Leopard screamed, its body hitting a thick tree hard, breaking branches and falling leaves.
Qin Ming approached quickly but noticed that the triangular nebula in its eyes began to flicker again.
Without giving it a chance to use that strange soul skill, the flames on his Inferno Grey Wolf Claw soared into the air, and three huge knife-shaped flames swept toward the Shadow Star Leopard.
The targets were its eyes and tail.
"Puff——"
The Shadow Star Leopard couldn't react in time. Its skill cooldown was just a little short, but it was hit by Qin Ming's soul skill. Its eyes were burned by the flames, and the shadow ball on its tail lost its light under the impact of the flames.
"Bang Bang Bang——"
"Roar——"
The Shadow Star Leopard let out a last weak roar. Finally, it couldn't support the flames and continuous heavy blows and collapsed to the ground, unable to move.
"Hu——" Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief. He finally didn't lose face in front of this group of students, although it seemed he relied heavily on Ling Qianyao's assistance.
Everyone gathered around.
"The attributes and soul skills of this Shadow Star Leopard are extremely suitable for Zhuqing's situation, and it must bring good soul skills," Ling Qianyao said.
Qin Ming looked a little worried. "Qianyao said that this Shadow Star Leopard has reached 9,000 years of cultivation. Isn't that too much? You know, the upper limit for the fourth soul ring is only 5,000 years."
Dugu Yan shook her head. "Teacher Qin Ming, those soul ring age data are just historical records — not absolute 'theory.' For example, my fourth soul ring has reached more than 7,000 years."
"Zhuqing has been taking whale glue since she was a child, and she has consumed natural treasures like Qianyao and me. This makes the soul ring suitable for her martial soul. It shouldn't be difficult for her to absorb it."
Ling Qianyao nodded. "Teacher Qin Ming, please rest assured. I know Zhuqing's situation very well. A 9,000-year soul ring is just right for her."
"Okay." Qin Ming nodded.
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward, nodded to the others, and scratched the ground where the Shadow Star Leopard had fallen with a dark claw.
A circle of purple, almost black, soul rings quietly rose.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began guiding the powerful soul ring energy into her martial soul.
As time passed, the deep purple soul ring gradually softened and fully integrated into Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul. From then on, it moved around her.
Everyone congratulated her.
"Wow—" Shi Mo couldn't help but exclaim. "It was absorbed. Zhu Zhuqing is so amazing. What do you think, Shi Mo?"
"Brother, I feel the same way."
Yu Tianheng clenched his fists, eyes full of envy. He glanced at Dugu Yan standing next to Ye Lingling, a trace of unwillingness flashing in his eyes.
He indeed likes Dugu Yan a little, but the family's expectations and he aspires to win over Poison Douluo behind the other party through Dugu Yan.
Now, this goal seems to be slipping further away. Seeing that Ling Qianyao and his friends can obtain treasures from Dugu Bo, allowing their absorbed soul rings to break the limit, it's no wonder he feels jealous.
"I should have been faster if I had known earlier. If I had succeeded with Yanzi earlier, Poison Douluo would have given me a share of the treasures!" Yu Tianheng muttered secretly.
"But I still have a chance. As long as I maintain a long-term relationship, I can surely melt her heart. Then, I can also get these things!"
Ling Qianyao approached Zhu Zhuqing. "How is the effect of the soul skill?"
Zhu Zhuqing smiled. In the shocked eyes of others, she lightly kissed Ling Qianyao's lips and said, "Just as you predicted."
Dugu Yan pursed her lips and watched Ling Qianyao's back, her eyes flashing. Ye Lingling just blinked.
"My fourth soul skill is called Hell Star Domain. After activating this skill, it can form a 'shadow curtain' with a diameter of about 40 meters, in which shadows and starlight interweave."
"During this period, my attack power increased by 80%, and I gained the ability to teleport three times. The maximum distance is now 20 meters, with about 6 seconds between each use."
"But most importantly, it can conceal my breath and figure."
"If the enemy does not possess a powerful spiritual attribute or spiritual power far beyond my own, or if they have a purification skill similar to Qianyao's, others will hardly be able to detect my presence."
(End of this chapter)