BZZZT!
In the next moment, a small black snake the size of a baby’s arm materialized behind Xiao Hao. Its jaws gaped wider than a washbasin.
Besides devouring Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul could also consume all sorts of energy and store it within his body.
It had devoured the Soul Technique that Xiao Yu had previously unleashed.
Moreover, Xiao Hao could release the devoured energy to attack his enemies.
However, even Xiao Hao wasn’t confident he could use this power to deal with the small golden snake.
All he could do now was risk it all.
WHOOSH!
Just then, the small golden snake’s body suddenly vanished from its spot.
In the blink of an eye, it appeared about ten feet away from Xiao Hao, moving so fast that he could barely react.
’Now’s my chance.’
With a thought, Xiao Hao almost instinctively unleashed all the energy stored within the small black snake.
HSSSST!
In an instant, a wave of bone-chilling cold energy enveloped the small golden snake, attempting to freeze it into an ice sculpture.
But the small golden snake’s body was unbelievably tough. It effortlessly pierced through the cold energy and shot toward him.
’Not good!’
The hair on Xiao Hao’s body stood on end. He wanted to use the Spiritual Ape Body Technique to dodge the small golden snake, but it was too late.
SWISH!
The next moment, the small golden snake appeared on Xiao Hao’s shoulder.
However, not only did it not attack him, but its huge serpentine eyes also stared intently at him, giving off a harmless and innocent vibe.
’It didn’t attack me... and it actually seems to like me!’
Xiao Hao froze on the spot, stunned.
He couldn’t sense any hostility in the small golden snake’s eyes; on the contrary, it seemed quite friendly.
HISS!
The small golden snake flicked its tongue at Xiao Hao as if telling him not to be nervous.
Then, it wrapped its body around Xiao Hao’s waist. Anyone who didn’t know better would have mistaken it for a belt.
’What’s going on? Why didn’t it hurt me?’
Xiao Hao’s heart was filled with confusion.
"Master, this small golden snake is far from simple. It was likely drawn here by your Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul."
Just then, the voice of the Dao Scripture Spirit suddenly echoed in Xiao Hao’s mind.
"Will it hurt me, then?"
Xiao Hao hurriedly asked.
"Rest assured, not only will it not harm you, it will protect you! Its appearance here indicates a great opportunity nearby. You just need to follow its lead, and you’ll have an unexpected reward."
the Dao Scripture Spirit said.
’What? Something this good can happen?!’
A look of immense joy appeared on Xiao Hao’s face.
After all, the small golden snake was extremely powerful, possibly even a Tier Two Demon Beast.
With its protection, Xiao Hao would undoubtedly be much safer.
He originally hadn’t planned on entering the Central Region of the Demon Beast Mountain Range to hunt Demon Beasts.
But now, he had the confidence to do so.
’The Demon Beasts in the Central Region are far more numerous and powerful than the ones here. If I want my Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul to evolve quickly, I have to risk a trip to the Central Region!’
Xiao Hao resolved in his heart.
Immediately after, he hastily left the valley and headed toward the Central Region of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
The small golden snake remained coiled motionlessly around his waist, as if it were asleep.
...
「One day later.」
Xiao Hao arrived in the Central Region of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
Along the way, he had encountered several more Tier One Demon Beasts, but he had killed them all.
And their Martial Souls, naturally, became nourishment for his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul.
However, it seemed that for the Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul to evolve again, it needed to devour even more Martial Souls than last time.
Therefore, he had to continue hunting Demon Beasts.
’The Tier One Demon Beasts in the Central Region are much stronger than those in the outer region. Some are even comparable to experts at the Yellow Realm Ninth Layer. I need to be more careful.’
Xiao Hao wore a vigilant expression.
ROAR!
Just then, a terrifying beast’s roar suddenly echoed from the Ancient Forest ahead.
Immediately after, Xiao Hao saw a black tiger, standing a full ten feet tall, hunting another Demon Beast.
SPLAT!
With a single swipe of its paw, it crushed the other Demon Beast’s skull, splattering blood everywhere.
’This is... a Strong Black Tiger.’
Xiao Hao’s pupils contracted.
As far as he knew, the Strong Black Tiger was one of the strongest among Tier One Demon Beasts, with power comparable to a Yellow Realm Ninth Layer Martial Artist.
He never would have imagined that he would encounter such a terrifying Demon Beast the moment he arrived in the Central Region.
ROAR!
While Xiao Hao was still in shock, the Strong Black Tiger let out a furious roar, its massive body lunging toward him like a small mountain.
Its sense of smell was extremely sensitive, and it had discovered Xiao Hao in an instant.
’Run!’
Xiao Hao turned to flee.
With his current strength, it was impossible to fight a Strong Black Tiger.
WHOOSH!
But just then, something unbelievable happened.
The small golden snake coiled around his waist suddenly shot out, whistling through the air like a golden divine arrow toward the Strong Black Tiger.
With a loud SPLAT...
...the Strong Black Tiger didn’t even have time to react before the small golden snake pierced straight through its massive head, killing it instantly.
"Fuck! This little golden snake is insane! Looks like it really is a Tier Two Demon Beast."
Xiao Hao couldn’t help but curse out loud.
A Strong Black Tiger, with power comparable to a Yellow Realm Ninth Layer Martial Artist, had been killed in an instant by the small golden snake.
Only a Tier Two Demon Beast could possess such astonishing combat power.
WHOOSH!
After killing the Strong Black Tiger, the small golden snake once again coiled around Xiao Hao’s waist, just like a personal pet.
Xiao Hao couldn’t help but stroke the small golden snake’s head, his heart filled with emotion.
With the small golden snake protecting him, he didn’t have to worry about any danger in the Central Region at all.
Moreover, he could even use the small golden snake’s power to hunt a large number of powerful Tier One Demon Beasts.
BZZZT!
Soon, Xiao Hao activated his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul and devoured the Strong Black Tiger’s Martial Soul.
He could clearly feel that his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul was not far from its next evolution.
’I just need to hunt one or two more Demon Beasts on the level of a Strong Black Tiger, and my Martial Soul should be able to evolve to Bronze Three-Stars.’
An expression of deep anticipation appeared in Xiao Hao’s eyes.
WHOOSH!
The next moment, his body seemed to transform into a Spiritual Ape as he moved through the mountain forest, searching for traces of other Demon Beasts.
...
「Half an hour later.」
Xiao Hao had successfully hunted three Tier One Demon Beasts.
After devouring their Martial Souls, his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul finally underwent its second evolution, becoming a Bronze Three-Star Martial Soul.
"This is... the Chaos Dragon Elephant Technique!"
Xiao Hao couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
After his Heaven-Devouring Martial Soul evolved, information about a Supreme Technique had unexpectedly appeared in his mind.