Li Chang'an's Resolve!

This was... an Emerald Swan?

But judging by the looks of it, this Emerald Swan's cultivation was not particularly high, and it was not especially large either—at most five or six hundred years old. But that was not the important part. The important part was that they could not afford to provoke an Emerald Swan!

As a healing-type Soul Beast within the Star Dou Great Forest, Emerald Swans had always been exceedingly rare and were protected by all the Soul Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

If Muxi dared to absorb this Emerald Swan as her soul ring today, Ling Chang'an was certain that none of them would leave the Star Dou Great Forest alive.

"Be good, Muxi. We can't afford to provoke this Soul Beast. Let's find another one," Ling Chang'an comforted her.

Muxi naturally listened to Ling Chang'an. Seeing him say this, she obediently nodded and said no more.

But what left Ling Chang'an speechless was that the Emerald Swan did not fly elsewhere. Instead, it flew straight toward them, and its target seemed to be Muxi!

Damn it, just what he feared had come to pass!

"Teacher, everyone, don't attack this Soul Beast. It's an Emerald Swan, practically a national treasure of the Star Dou Great Forest. If we attack it, we'll be in for a bad time," Ling Chang'an hurriedly warned, afraid Duolunka and the others did not know.

Though Duolunka had his doubts, he did not refute Ling Chang'an. Instead, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down and not act rashly.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the Emerald Swan slowly flew above Ling Chang'an and the others. After letting out a cry, it flapped its wings and gradually landed beside Muxi.

"This..." Duolunka stared blankly at the scene, then turned his gaze toward Ling Chang'an. Why were all the people around this brat so strange? This was his first time seeing a person whom a Soul Beast had willingly approached.

Ling Chang'an himself was dumbfounded as well. Why was it sticking around instead of leaving?

Just then, the ground suddenly began to tremble as if an earthquake had struck. The rumbling grew increasingly violent, while some flying Soul Beasts in the distance scattered in panic, as though some terrifying being was approaching.

"Not good, move!" Duolunka reacted first. Two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings flashed around him, while four angel wings appeared behind his back!

A giant ape over thirty meters tall, black all over, with eyes like lanterns, appeared in everyone's sight. Its direction of travel was directly toward Ling Chang'an and the others!

"Humans, leave the Emerald Swan behind!" the giant ape suddenly spoke in human language. At the same time, Ling Chang'an and the others felt as though they had sunk into a swamp, the gravity on their bodies increasing severalfold!

Gravity Domain, the Titan Giant Ape!

Even a Soul Douluo like Duolunka found it difficult to move within such a Gravity Domain, let alone Ling Chang'an and the others. By then, the Titan Giant Ape had already reached them.

Though it did not deliberately release its pressure, the Titan Giant Ape's aura still made many people's legs tremble in fear. Only a few were exceptions.

For example, Ling Chang'an, who kept hold of Muxi's little hand and continuously comforted her. At that moment, there was only one thought in his heart: I can't kneel. I absolutely can't kneel!

But Ling Chang'an had not expected the Titan Giant Ape to personally come looking for this Emerald Swan. It seemed he had still underestimated just how precious Emerald Swans were.

The Titan Giant Ape's lantern-sized eyes swept past the crowd and settled on the Emerald Swan beside Muxi. Then a string of incomprehensible sounds came from its mouth. Ling Chang'an guessed it was beast language.

The Emerald Swan also cried out several times, seemingly responding to the Titan Giant Ape.

After about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the Titan Giant Ape finally said, "I will take both this little girl and the Emerald Swan. The rest of you may leave."

"No!" Without waiting for anyone else to speak, Ling Chang'an shouted at the Titan Giant Ape at the top of his lungs. Since he had decided to pursue Muxi, he naturally had to shield her from the wind and rain!

That was the greatest difference between him, Ling Chang'an, and everyone else. He repaid sincerity with sincerity. Even knowing that he might die, he would still step forward for Muxi!

"Human, do not test my patience. This girl's constitution is special, and this Emerald Swan was previously injured by humans. I am taking them back so that this girl can perfectly absorb her soul ring while preserving the Emerald Swan's offspring!"

The Titan Giant Ape explained irritably. If the Emerald Swan had not asked it not to resort to force, it would have slapped these humans away with one punch long ago.

Only then did Ling Chang'an understand. No wonder the Titan Giant Ape had come out personally—the Emerald Swan was already close to death. But it was also pregnant, and every Emerald Swan was a treasure. The Star Dou Great Forest had no choice but to take this seriously.

"Then can you guarantee our safety?" Ling Chang'an asked, his tone softening slightly.

He could understand such a reason, and honestly, he did not want to see precious Soul Beasts become fewer and fewer either.

"I am the mighty Titan Giant Ape. Would I break my word?"

"Fine. I'll go with you and Muxi!" Ling Chang'an made his decision without hesitation!

"No!" Duolunka and Director Song spoke at the same time. Anyone could go, but Ling Chang'an absolutely could not. If something happened to him, they might as well be dead.

"Teachers, we have no other choice right now. And I can't possibly leave Muxi behind. After you find suitable soul rings for the others, leave and wait for me at the outskirts. If I haven't returned after three days, go find my teacher!" As Ling Chang'an spoke, he unconsciously adopted the tone of someone in authority, leaving no room for doubt.

In terms of status alone, Ling Chang'an far surpassed everyone present.

"Chang'an, what are you doing..." Duolunka frowned at Ling Chang'an. This was putting him in a difficult position.

"Headmaster, please give me three days, all right? I can't bring myself to abandon Muxi and leave. Besides, the Titan Giant Ape's words are trustworthy." Ling Chang'an looked at Duolunka with an unyielding gaze, speaking word by word.

"Sigh, you young people... Fine. We'll wait for you for three days. Once those three days are up, if you still haven't come out..."

Duolunka did not finish the rest, but the meaning was obvious. If Ling Chang'an did not emerge by then, Spirit Hall would likely make a massive move!

That was the confidence of Spirit Hall, the continent's number one power, and also why Duolunka had agreed to Ling Chang'an's request. But none of them revealed that they were from Spirit Hall, since there was considerable enmity between them. It was better to resolve things peacefully if possible.

Seeing that everything had been settled, the Titan Giant Ape withdrew its Gravity Domain. Then it placed its enormous palm on the ground, signaling Ling Chang'an and the others to climb aboard.

Although Muxi had not said a word from beginning to end, the way she looked at Ling Chang'an had completely changed. This man... she was willing to let him bully her for the rest of her life!