Capítulo 67: Chapter 67: The Olive Branch
Zhao Wuji nodded slightly at Han Yu without saying anything and led the Shrek Seven Devils to sit farther away.
Ma Hongjun couldn't help but let his gaze wander over Erina again. Only after a sharp pinch from one of his companions did he reluctantly withdraw his eyes. After all, this was someone who had defeated even their Teacher Zhao. It was better not to stare.
Tang San, on the other hand, occasionally glanced at Han Yu. He was curious about Han Yu's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Spirit but couldn't find a reason to ask. The difference in their strength was too vast. Even if Han Yu had obtained the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Spirit through questionable means, Tang San wouldn't be able to do anything about it. After all, he was only at level twenty-nine. Zhao Wuji, at level eighty, had been defeated, and if he acted recklessly, he would only add another corpse to the ground.
"Are you full? We should get going."
Han Yu glanced at his watch. This watch could display the date, time, and year in any world, always synchronized with the local time. It was now 7:00 AM.
Erina wiped her mouth with a napkin and nodded. Seeing this, Han Yu stood up, went to the front desk to check out, and the group left together.
As soon as they left the small town, Han Yu broke into a run. Ace and Xiao Yan easily kept up, while Erina lagged slightly behind. Along the way, Han Yu and the others maintained a steady pace—neither too fast nor too slow. This was to train and test Erina. Compared to the long road of cultivation ahead of her, this simple run was probably the easiest training she would ever experience. Therefore, Erina didn't complain and focused on keeping up with Han Yu.
"Where are we going?" Erina asked, finding a comfortable pace that allowed her to stay close to the group.
"A forest filled with soul beasts called the Star Dou Forest. There, we should be able to find a Martial Spirit suitable for you," Han Yu replied.
"Star Dou Forest? Is it a place where this country raises soul beasts?" Xiao Yan asked.
"No, it's more like the Magical Beast Mountain Range in your country, Brother Yan. It's a gathering place for wild soul beasts. Don't underestimate it—its size might even surpass the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and it contains soul beasts that have lived for tens of thousands of years."
Han Yu handed Erina a small deep-blue ring. "Here, take this."
"This is..." Erina froze as she accepted the ring, a blush rising on her face. A boy giving a girl a ring—what did this mean?
Han Yu lightly knocked on her head. "What are you thinking? This is a storage ring. It's for holding items. Pour some soul power into it to create an imprint, and then you can access its contents with a thought."
Erina curiously examined the storage ring in her hand. "How big is it inside?"
Han Yu smiled. "It should be enough to store anything you want for the next hundred years."
Satisfied, Erina accepted the ring, realizing she would likely need it.
Han Yu checked his watch—it was exactly ten o'clock. "Let's set up camp here for a rest. Once we've recovered our strength, we'll head out to find your first soul ring."
With Xiao Yan, a Dou Emperor, present, his invisible aura kept the surrounding soul beasts at bay.
"Wow, that's amazing. He scared away those beasts with just his aura. In our world, we call this kind of ability Conqueror's Haki," Ace marveled.
Xiao Yan smiled. "Conqueror's Haki? That name sounds interesting. Can you use it?"
Ace shook his head. "I can, but its range and power are limited. Against someone strong, my Haki is basically useless."
"How do you improve it?" Xiao Yan asked.
"The only way is through self-growth. It grows stronger as the user becomes stronger."
Seeing Ace's determination, Xiao Yan offered, "If you get the chance, come to my Endless Flame Domain. You can train there and maybe even learn Dou Qi. Follow me in the future."
Han Yu was surprised at Xiao Yan's invitation. The Endless Flame Domain was one of the four great superpowers in the Great Thousand World. For Xiao Yan to personally invite Ace was no small gesture.
After half an hour of rest, the group set off again. Upon entering the Star Dou Forest, Han Yu ensured Erina wouldn't fall behind by wrapping a green energy tether around her waist, pulling her along.
"How much longer do we have to run?" Erina asked, noting the soul beasts around them.
Han Yu explained, "Those soul beasts are decent, some even reaching four hundred years of cultivation. But your Martial Spirit is the Six-Winged Angel, and your first soul ring cannot be mediocre."
"Didn't you say the highest age limit for a first soul ring is 423 years?" Erina asked.
Han Yu nodded. "That's true for most soul masters. But with my guidance, we can push beyond that limit. Your first soul ring cannot be anything less than a thousand years old."
Hearing this, Erina felt immense gratitude. "Thank you," she whispered softly.
"Hm? What did you say?" Han Yu asked.
"It's nothing! Let's speed up!" Erina replied, flashing a rare, gentle smile.
Under Han Yu's lead, they entered the Mixed Zone of the Star Dou Forest. Here, most soul beasts were over five hundred years old, with some surpassing a thousand years. Occasionally, even ten-thousand-year-old beasts appeared.
Flying onward, they arrived at an enormous lake. Erina marveled at its vast expanse.
"This is the place," Han Yu said.
"But... where are the animals?" Erina asked, scanning the lake's surface.
Han Yu chuckled. "Sometimes, just because you don't see something doesn't mean it isn't there." He motioned toward the lake with his chin.
Erina furrowed her brows, then her expression shifted to one of surprise. "You mean... it's in the lake?"
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