Chapter 51: The Third Soul Ring - Swift Wind Golden-winged Eagle - Douluo's spirit bead sword

**Chapter 51: The Third Soul Ring - Swift Wind Golden-winged Eagle** In the midst of a steep gorge, the wind howled violently. Who would have thought there'd be such a place within the Sunset Forest? Tian Lin and Dugu Bo walked against the fierce wind into the gorge. As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo was naturally unfazed by such wind strength, yet Tian Lin also seemed entirely unaffected, thanks to his exceptionally robust physique, far surpassing that of an average Soul Elder. "Impressive, little monster. Your physique is even stronger than I imagined. Now I believe you can indeed absorb a soul ring over five thousand years. Bear in mind, even a typical Soul King would find traversing here rather difficult, yet you tread as if on flat ground," Dugu Bo praised. "Old monster, stop flattering me. Where exactly is the suitable soul beast you mentioned?" Tian Lin asked anxiously. Reaching the rank of Soul Elder was a pivotal milestone in many people's lives; how could he not be eager? "Haha, even a little monster like you gets anxious! Patience, give me a moment," Dugu Bo replied. With a leap, he landed on the cliffside and opened his wish-fulfilling pouch, revealing a rabbit, specifically a Softbone Rabbit. It certainly wasn't Xiao Wu, just an ordinary Softbone Rabbit, one with no more than ten years of experience. When Dugu Bo returned to Tian Lin's side, Tian Lin immediately inquired, "Old monster, what's up with this Softbone Rabbit?" "I captured it especially for you. The soul beast I'm looking for you is known as the Swift Wind Golden-winged Eagle. It is a swift and formidable predator, often soaring at high altitudes, making it incredibly difficult to catch. Therefore, we must lure it out," Dugu Bo explained. "Conveniently, that type of eagle's favorite food is the Softbone Rabbit, so I quietly captured one on our way here." No wonder, Tian Lin realized how Xiao Wu's signature move, Rabbit Kicks Eagle, must have been created—likely as a means of defending against the Golden-winged Eagle, avoiding becoming its prey. Just then, an eagle's cry echoed from above. Dugu Bo hurriedly pulled Tian Lin behind a rock face; the eagle's eyes were sharp, and spotting a Titled Douluo like him would surely scare it off. In the sky, a gigantic eagle descended. Its body was earth-colored, while its wings gleamed golden. Gold and yellow, two seemingly similar yet starkly different colors—one noble, the other mundane. Anyone could tell that this eagle's power emanated entirely from its wings. "Old monster, is that the Swift Wind Golden-winged Eagle?" Tian Lin asked. "Indeed. The only eagle-type soul beast that lives in this gorge, with its most formidable traits being its sharp eyes and mighty wings that whip up fierce winds with a single flap." "Judging by the length of its wings, about five and a half meters in total, it’s about five thousand five hundred years old—perfectly suitable for you, little monster." Dugu Bo was poised for action, waiting for the right moment as the eagle neared. Though not as intelligent as the Purple Fire Golden-eyed Beast, the Golden-winged Eagle was cautious. Even upon seeing its favorite Softbone Rabbit, it didn't swoop down immediately, its eyes scanning the surroundings warily. Unfortunately, it was only a millennia-old beast; if a determined Titled Douluo chose to hide, it simply couldn't detect him. After a thorough scan, finding nothing out of the ordinary, it finally dived toward the rabbit. "Perfect, now's the time. Third Soul Skill, Emerald Scale Bewitching Array!" Dugu Bo activated his third soul skill, using the venom of the Emerald Scale Snake to set up a poisonous array that confounded and subdued its prey, while gradually poisoning them. The sudden appearance of the poisonous array startled the Golden-winged Eagle, prompting frantic wing flaps to disperse the toxic mist. Yet, no matter the gales it summoned, the array remained unmoved. After all, this wasn't merely an ordinary array but a Titled Douluo's soul skill. Within the array, the Golden-winged Eagle looked increasingly pained, as it began to succumb to the poison. Though the toxin of the Emerald Scale Bewitching Array wasn't lethal, it severely weakened the eagle. "Now's our chance. First Soul Skill, Serpent's Strength!" Dugu Bo transformed into a giant serpent and lunged forward. Surprisingly, his first soul skill didn't involve poison but was a body-strengthening ability, likely from a non-venomous python. Using the tail of his Emerald Scale Snake Emperor, Dugu Bo struck the Golden-winged Eagle's head, disorienting it completely. As the eagle fell, he shouted, "Quick, little monster, strike now! Aim for its eyes!" "No problem. Second Soul Skill, Ice and Fire Divine Seal!" Tian Lin, already prepared, unleashed the skill, channeling extreme ice and fire energies into twin blade projections that pierced the eagle's eyes, dispatching it completely. Dugu Bo, holding the Softbone Rabbit, leapt down from the cliff, "Alright, little guy, lucky you didn't become eagle food. Back to the forest you go." Apparently, this poison master also spares lives where possible, much like Chen Xin, refraining from unnecessary slaughter, aligning perfectly with the ethos of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. "Little monster, why are you just standing there? Hurry and absorb the soul ring," Dugu Bo urged upon seeing Tian Lin unmoving and staring at him. Tian Lin chuckled, "I just didn't expect the so-called 'Poison Douluo' who dominates the world with poison, to have such a kind side. It seems your temperament has improved significantly since your poison was neutralized." With that, he sat cross-legged and began to absorb his third soul ring. Dugu Bo watched Tian Lin with a slight smile. It's all due to you, this little monster, that I've changed so much. In the past, plagued by incessant pain and worried that his granddaughter might also succumb to the poison, Dugu Bo had become increasingly violent and ruthless, prone to killing over the slightest provocation. But now, having spent so much time with Tian Lin, not only had his poison gradually been neutralized, he also felt a grandfather-like bond, and even shared the camaraderie of unlikely friends. His temperament had changed, softening over time without him even realizing it. "Little monster, you've saved my life and gifted me the elixir. I will be your guardian, helping you reach the pinnacle of this world," he vowed. Tian Lin, focused on absorbing the soul ring, was spiritually concentrated and couldn't hear Dugu Bo's words, but he sensed an elderly protector by his side, allowing him to absorb the ring with peace of mind. The five-thousand-year soul ring was indeed fierce, washing over Tian Lin's entire body with great force, but he felt no pain. For him, this level of intensity posed no difficulty. Clearly, he had underestimated himself; five or six thousand years was far from his current limit, showing his choice was too conservative.