Chapter 15: Thunderstorm Battlehawk

“Powerful force?”

Sword Douluo repeated Bone Douluo’s words, furrowing his brow slightly as his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the depths of the forest.

Though they were within the vast Star Dou Great Forest, they had never truly ventured into its core region, only hearing terrifying rumors about it.

It was said that many formidable soul beasts dwelled there, most of them existing for over a hundred thousand years.

“Azure Bull Python… Titan Giant Ape…”

Sword Douluo murmured these legendary names, a trace of apprehension rising in his heart.

These two were the forest’s mighty guardians, known to him only by reputation.

Some soul masters had ventured into the core area but returned mentally shattered, endlessly muttering about the terrifying creatures they had encountered.

Since then, no one dared to approach lightly. The Star Dou Great Forest was vast and boundless, but the core was only a small part, fraught with endless dangers.

“We need to quickly find a suitable soul beast for Xi’er, then leave this place as soon as possible.”

Sword Douluo said after a moment of thought, urgency tinting his voice.

Bone Douluo nodded, looking up at the sky in agreement. “Right, while it’s still early, let’s find a fitting soul beast for Ning Xi quickly.”

Sword Douluo wasted no time, immediately releasing his martial soul, scooping up Ning Xi and soaring into the air.

“Old Bone, keep an eye on Rong Rong here. I’ll go help my little disciple find a suitable soul ring. Is that okay?”

“Don’t worry. Do you think I can’t handle watching over Rong Rong? It’ll be fine,” Bone Douluo said confidently, patting his chest with a grin.

Sword Douluo nodded. Though this guy was often unserious, he was trustworthy.

“Disciple, what kind of soul ring do you think you need?” Sword Douluo asked.

Ning Xi pondered for a moment, smiling as she replied, “I think I need a soul ring that enhances attack power.”

“Haha, just as I thought. Let me help you find one,” Sword Douluo said with a slight upward curve of his lips, his eyes scanning the forest.

Ning Xi also searched diligently for a suitable soul ring, hoping to obtain a good one.

Yet the forest’s anomaly continued.

Many soul beasts, oppressed by the overwhelming power, scattered chaotically. Numerous bird-type soul beasts took flight in different directions, trying to distance themselves from the forest’s deepest part.

They showed no sign of attacking but fled the forest in panic.

Such a disturbance made Ning Xi wonder.

Could it be the beam of light she had just seen?

Yet curiosity was dangerous, and Ning Xi decided safety was paramount.

“Xi’er, the forest is growing restless. We must be cautious,” Sword Douluo said seriously, keeping watch around them.

The unrest persisted, and considering their safety, Ning Xi thought it best to give up.

“Master, forget it. If there’s no suitable soul ring, we’ll come back another time. This place isn’t safe. Let’s leave quickly!” She frowned, her gaze darting deeper into the forest.

Ning Xi glimpsed a huge lake barely visible through thick leaves and trees.

Several large creatures lived there; it was better to keep a distance.

Sword Douluo hesitated, then nodded. “Alright, since there’s no suitable soul ring, we’ll leave quickly. This place is too dangerous.”

He held Ning Xi’s hand, and the soul beasts in the sky parted ways.

But just then, a gigantic eagle let out a piercing, melodious cry and dove toward Ning Xi from high above.

Sword Douluo’s gaze sharpened as he wielded the Seven Kill Sword, swiftly dodging the attack.

This was a Thunderstorm War Eagle, enormous in size; its wingspan could cover several small hills.

Its feathers were a profound blue-black, like the brightest stars in the night sky or the dark currents rolling in an abyss, shimmering with a mysterious and dangerous glow.

Under sunlight, faint lightning patterns appeared on its feathers, showcasing its mastery over thunder and lightning.

Its massive size revealed a cultivation of over a thousand years!

Yet Sword Douluo was unfazed. A mere thousand-year soul beast dared to challenge him!

“Ahh—!” Another sharp, grating cry sounded, causing Ning Xi to furrow her brow.

The Thunderstorm War Eagle’s eyes flashed like bolts of lightning, sharp and profound, as if they could pierce all illusions of the world.

Its gaze was full of pride and recklessness, exuding a domineering aura.

Frustrated at having caught no prey, it angrily lunged at Ning Xi again.

It launched an attack, its body radiating purple light, accelerating in speed and power, enhanced with electric effects.

Its beak was as hard as iron, curved like a hook, gleaming coldly, capable of tearing through any obstacle with ease.

Its sharp claws were as swift as lightning, able to seize prey in an instant, delivering what seemed a fatal blow.

In flight, the Thunderstorm War Eagle’s wings beat fiercely, stirring powerful gusts and storms.

Its figure darted through lightning like a thunder god descending, inspiring awe and fear.

Electric storms accompanied its assaults swiftly.

“Hmph, just a thousand-year soul beast, and it dares to attack us!” Sword Douluo snorted coldly.

With a wave of his right hand, sword energy instantly condensed into a massive light sword, hovering in midair.

Sharp sword energy swirled around the blade, cutting through space itself.

The giant light sword then shattered into countless lightning-like sword energies, storming toward the Thunderstorm War Eagle like a tempest.

Each sword energy embodied earth-shattering power, as if it could rip the heavens apart.

Sensing the threat, the Thunderstorm War Eagle let out a sharp cry and flapped its wings violently, whipping up an even fiercer storm to fend off the sword energy.

But Sword Douluo’s sword energy was no ordinary force; countless sword energies pierced through the storm, closing in on the eagle.

“Boom!” A thunderous explosion rang out as the eagle was struck by the sword energy, releasing a mournful scream.

Its body tumbled midair several times before falling helplessly.

Sword Douluo withdrew his hand, standing with a cold gaze, as if the entire battle was a trivial matter.

The war eagle’s vitality was strong; even after hitting the ground, it tried to rise quickly, still not dead.

Ning Xi’s heart leapt with joy. “Master, this is exactly the soul ring I need.”

Before Sword Douluo could react, she released the Seven Kill Sword and without hesitation rushed to the Thunderstorm War Eagle, plunging the sword deep into its body.

“Ahh—!”

A pitiful scream echoed, and soon the Thunderstorm War Eagle fell silent.

The forest, already in turmoil, was thrown into further panic by the sudden cry, sending all soul beasts scattering frantically.

Chen Xin stood dumbfounded.

Ning Xi’s actions were indescribable.

So fast that he couldn’t even stop her in time.