Chapter 15: Encounter with Characters from the Original Story
"Damned beast, don't run!"
At one end of the Star Dou Great Forest, a soul beast with a cultivation of about six hundred years, a Fire Leopard, was fleeing rapidly. Behind him, chasing at an extremely fast speed, was a Soul Grandmaster-level soul master. It was evident from his red wings and the shimmering yellow and purple five soul rings on his body that he possessed a Fire-type flying beast martial soul, similar to a firebird or a fire crane.
A soul beast of over six hundred years could barely match a Soul Grandmaster in strength. Although the leopard soul beast was extremely adept at running, the Soul Grandmaster behind it was not the best match in terms of soul ring combination. However, the vast difference in level ultimately overshadowed these factors.
After fleeing for a while, the Fire Leopard was finally blocked by the Firebird Soul Grandmaster.
Seeing that its escape route was cut off, the Fire Leopard snarled at the Soul Grandmaster, then forcefully pushed off its hind legs like an arrow leaving a bowstring, pouncing fiercely towards the Soul Grandmaster.
A desperate attempt by a hundred-year soul beast, even a Soul Grandmaster couldn't underestimate it. Of course, the most important thing was that this soul beast was prepared for his descendants.
If he killed it with one slap, it would be all for nothing. The Soul Grandmaster lit up his second and third soul rings, using the advantage of being a flying soul master to engage with the Fire Leopard and consume its soul power.
Just as the man and beast were entangled, three figures approached from behind. Among these three people, the leader was a middle-aged man, followed by a pair of male and female. The man had a medium build, broad shoulders, and despite his physical development being faster than ordinary people due to being a soul master, a hint of youthfulness could still be seen on his face, indicating that he was probably eleven or twelve years old.
Considering the relationship between soul rings and the age of soul beasts, it was not difficult to infer that the Fire Leopard was prepared for him. The woman, on the other hand, was even younger than him, probably around seven or eight years old, with fair skin, delicate features, and long dark red waves of hair, making her a beauty in the making.
"Brother Five, come help quickly and take down this beast as soon as possible!"
Seeing the arrival of the three people, the Soul Grandmaster roared, and the middle-aged man didn't hesitate. His martial soul manifested, unexpectedly the same Fire Leopard martial soul as the soul beast, with two yellow and one purple, three soul rings shining brightly. He was evidently a Soul Ancestor.
With the assistance of this Soul Ancestor, how long could a hundred-year soul beast persist? In less than a minute, the Fire Leopard was subdued by the two men working together.
"Wushuang, come over quickly and absorb your second soul ring!"
The boy called by name immediately smiled with joy and ran over.
"Awesome!"
The girl, however, stayed in place, cheering and jumping for joy. "Brother is about to become a Great Soul Master!"
Excited as they were, the group inadvertently relaxed their guard. Just as the Fire Wushuang was about to absorb the soul ring, sitting cross-legged, the Soul Grandmaster suddenly widened his eyes and shouted at the girl who was still leisurely in the distance, "Be careful!"
Before his words fell, a slightly smaller female Fire Leopard leaped out from among the trees like lightning, rushing towards the girl in a frenzy.
"Damn, this Fire Leopard still has a companion!"
The Soul Grandmaster, who was already over fifty years old and quite experienced, could still understand the situation. How could he not know that this female Fire Leopard was seeking revenge for her mate? However, she was even weaker than her mate. How could she deal with a Soul Grandmaster and a Soul Ancestor? Hence, she targeted the lone girl.
"Damn it!"
The Soul Grandmaster, sensing the danger, immediately launched into action. The fifth soul ring on his body lit up, and he rushed towards the girl at a rapid speed.
However, there was still some distance between him and the girl. Meanwhile, the female Fire Leopard slowly approached by taking advantage of the terrain. At the moment of attack, she was less than three meters away from her target. As for the girl, encountering such a crisis, her brain had turned blank, completely frozen in place.
"Second soul skill, Shadow Gale Explosive Bomb!"
At this critical moment, countless dark-colored light balls flew out from behind the girl, striking the pouncing Fire Leopard with a frenzy. The leopard let out a wail of pain, its speed instantly slowed down.
"Damned beast, perish!"
The Soul Grandmaster seized the opportunity of the Fire Leopard's deceleration and rushed over at full speed. He delivered a furious palm strike that instantly turned the female Fire Leopard into powder.
Once everything settled, the young girl returned to her senses. Her gaze met the eyes of Xiao Yu, who was still in his martial soul state.
It must be said that Xiao Yu's appearance had a certain charm to it. Being in his martial soul state added a touch of nobility to his demeanor, causing the young girl to become somewhat distracted.
At that moment, the Soul Grandmaster also arrived in front of the girl, while Huo Hu and Milo also approached Xiao Yu's side.
"Thank you all for your assistance," the Soul Grandmaster expressed his gratitude. He introduced himself, "I am Huo Kui, a mid-level instructor at the Blazing Academy. May I inquire about your esteemed names? Rest assured, the Blazing Academy will surely offer generous rewards in the future."
Blazing Academy?
Xiao Yu was momentarily stunned. He surveyed both the young girl standing behind Huo Kui and the young boy still absorbing the soul ring. Could they be Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, the siblings who appeared in the original story?
Xiao Yu's guess was correct. This brother and sister pair were indeed Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu of the Blazing Team who participated in the Soul Master Tournament twelve years later. Huo Wushuang was currently eleven years old, just breaking through to the 20th level of spirit power, while Huo Wu was seven years old, with a spirit power level of 15.
"Huo Kui, there's no need to be so polite. We merely happened to be in the right place at the right time!" Among the three, Xiao Yu was too young, Huo Hu was taciturn, so it was most appropriate for Milo to respond.
Before Huo Kui could say anything else, Huo Wu, who had regained her senses, spoke up, "Brother, it was you who saved me just now, right? I noticed that your soul skill also has a fire attribute. Are you interested in joining our Blazing Academy?"
Huo Kui also realized the situation after hearing her words. He looked at Xiao Yu, who had just withdrawn from his martial soul state. He thought to himself that this child seemed to be about the same age as Huo Wu. However, he already possessed the cultivation of a Soul Grandmaster. If he could join the Blazing Academy, with his talent, he would definitely receive great cultivation opportunities.
Therefore, he also began to advertise to Xiao Yu and his companions, "My friends, our Blazing Academy is one of the top advanced soul master academies in the Star Luo Empire.
Along with the Thunderclap Academy supported by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Armor Sect established by the Elephant Armored Academy, we are one of the Five Elemental Academies.
We have a complete simulated training environment. If this young brother is interested, I, Huo Kui, can recommend him for enrollment. With his talent, he will surely receive the academy's full support and nurturing."
(End of Chapter)
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