In the northeastern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, within Star Soul Village!
As usual, Shi Bantian happily watered the Gourd Babies growing on the vine, teasing them from time to time. The Gourd Babies giggled.
Every day was almost like this. Though it seemed a little dull, Shi Bantian was very happy, especially as he watched these Gourd Babies grow bigger and bigger, their shells nearly ready to crack open!
After a burst of laughter, the Gourd Babies on the vine suddenly felt an inexplicable unease. They all fell silent, and the atmosphere grew heavy.
Though Shi Bantian did not know what had happened, a trace of foreboding rose in his heart.
It was as if there were some special bond of spiritual connection between father and sons.
He anxiously asked, "Did something happen to your Er Wa again?"
The Gourd Babies looked at one another, hesitating and stammering. None of them dared speak easily, afraid Shi Bantian would be unable to bear the blow.
Shi Bantian grew even more anxious. His voice trembled as he asked again, "Quick! Tell me, has your Er Wa lost his breath again?"
"Wuwuwu... Er Wa's aura really is getting weaker and weaker, but we can still sense it."
The youngest purple Gourd Baby spoke sadly in a tearful, childish voice.
Before he had even finished speaking, Shi Bantian had impatiently turned and headed out. The powerful Soul Power he suddenly released surged forth like raging tides, shocking all the Gourd Babies on the vine.
"You lot, hurry up and stop Father."
The little yellow Gourd Baby ordered the Spirit Beasts doing the hard labor.
They looked caught in a dilemma and did not react for a long while.
"Did you hear us? Otherwise, don't blame us for getting rough." The other little