Emperor of Soul Pets

Chapter 59: Brook's Assimilation

"The Lunzi family truly is astounding. They have unearthed another genius," Hao Ranhui commented as he watched Lunzi Brooks with shining eyes. He then glanced at Bu Lu out of the corner of his eyes as he remarked, "The Bu clan is fortunate to have such a loyal, powerful family in their city."

Bu Lu's gaze turned unnaturally frosty as he observed Brooks' transformation. However, his lips remained in a tight smile as he stated, "The Lunzi family have been loyal for many generations. Their strength is our Bu clan's strength—the strength of our proud nation Jiandao." Though he said those words, Bu Lu had earmarked Lunzi Brooks for special attention.

Noble-ranked soul monsters were not easy to come by, especially on the Eastern Continent. Usually, these soul monsters were given to top officials in a family to raise, ensuring they became powerhouses shortly. No clan in their right mind would give such a valuable resource to a child who could die at any time while adventuring.

However, the Lunzi clan gave this Brooks child a noble-rank soul monster. It meant that he was either an unparalleled genius that the family guessed the risk was worth it, or he the family had enough noble-rank soul monsters to shoulder the risk.

Either option was already bad enough. Both were a disaster. The Bu clan could not permit any family under its rule to grow this strong. What if the Lunzi clan one day grew tired of their position and sought to usurp the ruling king?

"Oh? It seems he is about to make a move."

Hao Ranhui's words brought Bu Lu back to the present. He shook his head and then focused on the battle. His father would know what to do. With a snide smirk, he glanced at Rao Wu. 'Well done exposing them. I'll treat you very well once you're mine.'

Rao Wu, oblivious to the Second Prince's nefarious thoughts, brandished his spear as he glared at Brooks. With a smirk, he asked, "What will you do if you still lose?"

"Me? Lose?" Brooks lips curled in a cold sneer as he raised his dagger. "That will never happen." The teenage Brooks suddenly disappeared, and then coldly said as he instantaneously appeared behind Rao Wu, "Void Strike!"

Brook's blade hummed with a dull, dark glow as it quickly slashed down at Rao Wu's exposed back. Despite the surprise attack, Rao Wu managed to position his spear behind him.

Clang! Metal struck metal, sending Rao Wu flying toward the charging Undead Knight. Rao Wu grimaced as a sharp pain racked his soul space. To his surprise, Brooks' attack primarily focused on the soul – blocking it was useless.

"Die." The Undead Knight coldly declared as it swung its sword at the child.

Rao Wu gritted his teeth, pushing back the pain as he dug his feet into the ground. Using the earth's friction as a lever, he spun in place and then smashed his spear against the Undead Knight's sword.

Bang! A mini-explosion rang out from the impact, sending Rao Wu and the Undead Knight skidding in opposite directions. Just then, Brooks once again appeared behind Rao Wu and stabbed down toward his skull.

Rao Wu, however, grinned as he bent back and looked into Brooks' eyes.

Brooks' instincts flared and he rapidly scanned his surroundings. "The fireball! Where is it!?"

Rao Wu answered Brooks' question by teleporting behind the Undead Knight who was still in the process of skidding across the ground.

Without hesitation, Rao Wu once again unleashed Annihilation, stabbing out his spear at the soul pet's exposed back.

"No!" The Undead Knight angrily roared as it felt the threat at its back. It quickly stabbed its sword into the ground to stop its momentum, and then turned around with its tower shield raised high.