Douluo Dalu: Seven Kill Sword

When Chen Yuan woke up again, he was soaking in the medicinal bath. The fatigue and weakness in his body gradually faded, as if an endless surge of energy was emerging from within him.

He moved his limbs slightly but did not get up and leave the tub. He wanted to ensure the medicinal broth's effects were fully utilized.

With some free time, Chen Yuan thought to himself. "Ning Rongrong is one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, but with my presence now, the future is uncertain. Since I'm here, I must make sure everything leans in my favor. I don't care what happens to the Seven Monsters in the future—I just want to give myself a chance to become a god."

Reaffirming his goal, Chen Yuan closed his eyes and considered the opportunities he must seize in the future. If he wanted to become a god, there were two methods: creating a godhood himself or inheriting one.

First, creating a godhood required accumulating faith over hundreds, if not thousands, of years. This was an extremely difficult path.

Second, inheriting a godhood was relatively simpler. Based on what he knew, the godhoods that aligned with his martial soul were primarily the God of Slaughter and the other law-enforcing gods under his command.

Even the second method, which was comparatively easier, was no simple task. In any case, Chen Yuan knew he had a long and arduous journey ahead.

When the medicinal broth in the tub had completely cooled, Chen Yuan finally got up, dried himself, and put on his clothes. He ate dinner and then began his evening meditation practice.

Just like the day before, Chen Yuan repeated this daily routine. Before he knew it, a month had passed.

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After a month of cultivation, Chen Yuan officially broke through from level nine to level ten soul power. However, he did not immediately go to hunt a soul beast. Instead, he waited another ten days until Ning Rongrong also broke through to level ten soul power.

At this time, Chen Xin and Gu Rong stood before Ning Fengzhi, arguing over who would take Ning Rongrong to hunt a soul beast. Neither was willing to back down.

Finally, Chen Xin spoke calmly.

"Besides hunting a soul beast for Rongrong, I also need to hunt one for my disciple. Can you claim to understand better than I do how to choose the most suitable soul beast for my disciple's first soul ring?"

With just this one sentence, Gu Rong was left speechless. In the end, he reluctantly agreed.

"You have a disciple, and I don't. This time, I can't win against you. But next time, when Rongrong needs to hunt a soul beast for her second soul ring, it must be me!"

With the dispute settled, Chen Xin emerged victorious. He then turned to Ning Fengzhi and said, "Sect Leader, I will take the two children with me. We'll return in one or two days at the earliest, or three or four days at the latest."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and agreed. Hunting a soul beast for the first soul ring of a soul master was a simple task, as it only required dealing with a few hundred-year soul beasts. With Chen Xin handling it, it would be effortless. He said.

"Everything will be left to you, Uncle Sword."

Hearing this and glancing at the disgruntled Gu Rong, Chen Xin smiled and said to Ning Rongrong and Chen Yuan. "Rongrong, Yuan'er, come with me. I'll take you to hunt soul beasts."

Ning Rongrong looked at the pleased Chen Xin and then at the unhappy Gu Rong. She didn't show too much excitement but instead replied politely.

"Okay, Grandpa Sword!"

Chen Yuan wasn't surprised. He had already witnessed Ning Rongrong's cleverness in winning over two Titled Douluo who treated her like their own granddaughter. He didn't need to play favorites and simply bowed to Chen Xin.

"Thank you, Master!"

Chen Xin nodded. After leading the two children outside, he picked them up with one hand each and soared into the sky. A sword cry seemed to echo above the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, followed by a streak of sword light disappearing into the horizon.

In mid-air, Chen Yuan noticed that Ning Rongrong looked completely unfazed, indicating that this wasn't her first time flying. She even playfully winked at him.

Chen Yuan looked around, gazing at the sky above and the earth below. Flying was truly a novel experience, and he couldn't help but think about how he could gain the ability to fly as soon as possible.

At this moment, Chen Xin spoke to the two of them.

"Rongrong, Yuan'er, you are both level ten soul masters. The soul rings you can absorb range from ten to a hundred years. We won't consider ten-year soul rings. For hundred-year soul rings, a 300-year soul ring is the best choice, as it's a level that almost all soul masters can accept."

Then, Chen Xin addressed Ning Rongrong specifically. "Rongrong, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul is a support-type martial soul, which provides limited enhancement to the body. I will choose a soul beast with a soul ring around 300 years for you."

Ning Rongrong obediently nodded.

Chen Xin then turned to Chen Yuan, his expression now extremely serious.

"Yuan'er, everyone's physique is different. Battle-type martial souls provide greater physical enhancement than support-type martial souls. Therefore, I will choose a soul beast with a soul ring exceeding 300 years, close to 400 years, for you. This will temper your body and enhance your strength, but the absorption process will be more painful. You must be mentally prepared."

Chen Yuan was overjoyed. After all, a more powerful soul beast would bring greater enhancements. He naturally wouldn't refuse such a proposal and said loudly.

"Master, I understand. No matter how painful it is, I will endure it."

A look of satisfaction flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. He then said, "Good. For this soul beast hunt, we'll go to the nearby Soul Hunting Forest. It's quite rich in soul beasts below a thousand years, and with the records available, we can quickly find a suitable soul beast in terms of age and type."

After saying this, Chen Xin increased his speed. In no time, they arrived at the outskirts of the Soul Hunting Forest.

As soon as Chen Xin descended from the sky, he immediately caught the attention of the law enforcement team and the garrison soldiers stationed inside and outside the forest.

Chen Xin's method of arrival alone was enough to make people treat him with utmost respect, not to mention his domineering demeanor and sharp, sword-like aura.

The captain of the law enforcement team and the leader of the garrison soldiers came forward to greet him respectfully. "We pay our respects to the esteemed sir!"

Chen Xin, who always maintained a cold expression in front of outsiders, nodded. He set down Ning Rongrong and Chen Yuan, then flipped his hand to reveal the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's Pope Token. He said to the two men. "I'm here to hunt soul beasts for my juniors. Let us in immediately and bring me the records of the soul beasts in this forest."

Upon seeing the token, the captain of the law enforcement team and the leader of the garrison soldiers paled and immediately replied.

"Esteemed sir, please enter. The soul beast records will be delivered to you shortly."

Hearing this, Chen Xin put away the Pope Token and led Ning Rongrong and Chen Yuan into the Soul Hunting Forest. He closed his eyes and waited briefly.

In less than a moment, the records of the soul beasts in the forest were brought before Chen Xin.

Chen Xin quickly began flipping through them…

(End of Chapter)

Word Count : 1,295

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