Douluo Dao : Soul Archer: The Bow of Destiny

Feng Xuan sat cross-legged on his bed, the faint morning light filtering through his dormitory window. The academy grounds outside were just beginning to stir with life. After the intense encounters of the past few days, he had finally allowed himself a proper rest. But now, it was time to move forward.

His goal was clear—find a Soul Bone suitable for Dugu Yan.

He had already determined the best option: the Man-Faced Demon Spider, a highly venomous and ferocious soul beast that produced exceptionally potent Soul Bones. Given Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Serpent martial soul, a Soul Bone from this beast would be a perfect match to help her refine and control her poison.

But the Star Dou Forest was vast and unpredictable. Moreover, based on his knowledge of the Douluo novel, he knew that Tang San and the Shrek Academy team would also be entering the forest around this time.

Would he cross paths with them?

Would fate follow the same path as in the novel?

Feng Xuan wasn't sure—but he welcomed the challenge.

After a quick wash and a light breakfast, Feng Xuan made his way to the academy's administration office.

The teacher in charge of handling student requests, Elder Lei, sat behind a wide desk, flipping through scrolls of information regarding the academy's affairs. The elder was a strict but fair man, known for his no-nonsense attitude.

Feng Xuan approached and bowed slightly in respect. "Teacher, I need to request a leave of absence for five days."

Elder Lei looked up from his scrolls, his sharp eyes scanning Feng Xuan with curiosity. "Five days? That's quite a long leave. What is the reason?"

Feng Xuan hesitated for a brief moment before replying calmly, "Personal business."

Elder Lei narrowed his eyes but didn't press further. He was well aware that Feng Xuan was an exceptional student, and the academy had already acknowledged his potential and independence. If he had a personal matter to attend to, it was likely something important.

"Fine," Elder Lei said, nodding. "You may go. But return as soon as possible. The academy values talented individuals like you, and we don't want any unnecessary delays in your progress."

Feng Xuan bowed again. "Thank you, Teacher. I'll return promptly."

The moment he stepped out of the academy gates, Feng Xuan activated his Spatial Blink ability. His body flickered and disappeared, reappearing nearly a kilometer away in an instant. He repeated this technique several times, covering vast distances in minutes.

His destination?

The outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.

As he traveled, he mentally reviewed his plan:

Find a suitable Man-Faced Demon Spider (preferably one over 10,000 years old).Defeat and extract the Soul Bone from it.Avoid unnecessary conflicts—especially with Tang San and Shrek unless necessary.Return to Thunder Abyss Academy within five days.

The journey took several hours, but with his Spatial Blink ability, he was able to reduce the usual travel time significantly.

By mid-afternoon, he stood at the entrance of the Star Dou Forest.

Towering ancient trees loomed over him, their thick canopies casting long shadows on the ground. The air was filled with the distant cries of soul beasts, some deep and guttural, others sharp and piercing. The ground was damp, the scent of moss and fresh earth filling his nostrils.

This was one of the most dangerous soul beast habitats in the world.

Feng Xuan smiled slightly. Perfect.

Using his Spirit Detection, Feng Xuan carefully navigated the dense forest, avoiding unnecessary battles. His primary target was the Man-Faced Demon Spider, a terrifying soul beast known for its extreme toxicity, durability, and intelligence.

After an hour of searching, he finally sensed a strong spiritual fluctuation nearby.

Feng Xuan concealed his presence using Spirit Ring Illusion, making himself undetectable to weaker soul beasts. As he approached, he spotted a 3,000-year-old Man-Faced Demon Spider resting on a large, twisted tree branch.

It was massive—at least four meters in size, with glossy black chitin and deep crimson markings running across its body. Its grotesque human-like face was half-buried in its carapace, its sinister golden eyes scanning the surroundings cautiously.

A dangerous opponent—but exactly what he was looking for. This was same as Tang San hunt for his Forth spirit ring

Feng Xuan drew his Vijaya Bow, its golden frame shimmering faintly as he prepared for battle.

Feng Xuan knocked an arrow, his spirit power surging as he activated Storm Gale Arrow. A thin, almost imperceptible wind blade formed around the arrow's shaft.

SWOOSH!

The arrow cut through the air like lightning, striking the spider's leg. A sharp screech filled the forest as the beast staggered back, its injured limb oozing black venom.

The Man-Faced Demon Spider reacted instantly.

With a horrific shriek, it launched a barrage of venomous silk threads, trying to entangle Feng Xuan.

Not so fast.

Activating Spatial Blink, Feng Xuan teleported several meters away, dodging the incoming attack. He then fired Five-Element Arrow, sending five elemental arrows—fire, wind, water, earth, and lightning—directly at the spider.

Each element struck in succession:

Fire ignited its shell.Wind increased the flames.Water hardened the burning exoskeleton, making it brittle.Earth created spikes, piercing its weakened armor.Lightning electrocuted it, paralyzing its movements.

The Man-Faced Demon Spider let out an ear-piercing scream, its body twitching violently. But despite its injuries, it wasn't dead yet.

Realizing it was outmatched, the spider tried to flee into the dense forest.

Feng Xuan wouldn't allow that.

Summoning Heaven's Ascent, he fired a celestial arrow straight into the sky.

The moment it reached its peak—

BOOM!

Multiple golden arrows rained down from above, piercing the spider from every direction.

The soul beast let out one final shriek before its body collapsed, lifeless.

Feng Xuan approached the corpse cautiously, making sure it was truly dead. Then, using his Elemental Fusion ability, he extracted its Soul Bone.

A faint glow appeared as a dark purple crystalline bone emerged from the spider's body. It radiated a sinister energy—its very presence pulsing with venomous and corrosive power. It was extremely rare External soul bone.

Perfect for Dugu Yan.

Feng Xuan stored the Soul Bone in his spatial ring and glanced around the area.

But just as he was about to leave—

He sensed multiple presences approaching.

And they were human.

A familiar energy signature made his eyes narrow slightly.

Tang San and Shrek Academy had arrived.