Gu Yuena Awakens Early, Qian Ren Shang Arrives at Star Dou Great Forest.

Gu Yuena Awakened Early, Qian Ren Shang Reached the Star Dou Great Forest

"She... she's awake!"

As one of the Beast Kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python raised his head in utter horror, his enormous beastly eyes staring anxiously in a certain direction!

This should have been impossible. She... shouldn't have awakened this early!

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Amid lofty dragon roars, every soul beast over 100,000 Years old in the entire Star Dou Great Forest prostrated themselves on the ground in reverence.

Because she was their Soul Beast Princess, the sole hope and ruler of the soul beast world.

Within a deep, secluded cave.

The Silver Dragon King's, Gu Yuena's, originally massive and majestic dragon body radiated dazzling light. As the light flowed around her, she began a miraculous transformation.

Her dragon scales gradually faded away, turning into a soft halo of light. Her enormous dragon claws shrank, transforming into slender, graceful hands. Her dragon tail slowly shortened and merged into her body, revealing graceful curves.

The light grew ever more intense. When it gradually receded, an incomparably beautiful young girl appeared before them.

The girl appeared to be thirteen or fourteen years old!

Her skin was fairer than snow, smooth and delicate like creamy jade. Her long silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shimmering with a mysterious glow. Her brows were like distant mountains, and the slightly upturned corners of her eyes carried a hint of allure without losing their cold elegance.

Her eyes resembled a profound starry sky, her brilliant purple pupils seemingly containing endless wisdom and power.

Her nose was straight, her cherry-like lips lush and delicate, and the faint smile at the corners of her upturned mouth was enough to make anyone fall for her.

Her figure was graceful, and her silver gown clung to her body, fluttering gently in the wind. Like a fairy descending into the mortal world, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Sensing that familiar aura... I truly could not continue sleeping any longer. I hope the result of awakening early this time will not disappoint me."

Gu Yuena gazed at her hands and murmured softly. Her expression was somewhat pale; the price she had paid for awakening early this time was actually quite substantial.

Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes. In the next moment, she took a single step and appeared directly beside the Lake of Life.

"Master!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape immediately lowered their heads toward her. Upon seeing the silver-haired girl, they both called out respectfully.

"Sky Azure Bull Python... Titan Giant Ape? I never expected that after our generation fell asleep, it would be the two of you guarding this place."

Gu Yuena looked at them with slight surprise in her eyes. She had slept for far too long and had not heard of the outside world for a very long time.

"Tell me what has happened outside."

The Sky Azure Bull Python hurriedly recounted the history of these past years to Gu Yuena. Starting tens of thousands of years ago, those once-weak humans had begun to grow stronger. Even he, a Beast King, was no match for some powerful human experts!

Those who had once been overlords had begun to gradually shrink their territories, eventually creating the current situation.

Their conversation lasted several hours before Gu Yuena finally gained a complete understanding of the current state of affairs. Her expression was somewhat complicated.

She had never expected that upon awakening this time, the world would have changed so drastically. Those weak humans had actually grown into the continent's new masters.

"Wake Di Tian and the others. They must not continue sleeping."

"The overall situation is about to change. I need their help!"

Gu Yuena clasped her hands behind her back, her silver hair fluttering in the air.

"Yes!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python immediately answered respectfully, then promptly withdrew to awaken those slumbering kings. His expression was somewhat complicated.

Because their awakening meant that he would no longer be one of the only two Beast Kings in the Star Dou Great Forest. His status would plummet.

But Gu Yuena's command could not be defied!

What exactly happened to make her awaken early?!

The Sky Azure Bull Python's thoughts were tangled, and his mood remained exceedingly complicated along the way.

At the same time!

On the road leading to the Star Dou Great Forest, a small figure struggled onward.

He was a little boy of around three years old. His body was frail and thin, and his tattered clothes were covered in dust and grime.

His tiny feet were covered in blisters and wounds, and every step he took was incomparably difficult.

His stomach was flat, and hunger clung to him like a shadow, making his steps increasingly heavy.

His little face was filthy, his lips dry and cracked, yet his eyes revealed a resolve utterly unfitting for his age. It was a desire to survive, an unwavering persistence toward his goal.

His messy hair clung to his forehead, soaked with sweat. When the wind blew past him, he could not help shivering, but he still gritted his teeth and moved forward step by step.

There were no tears in his eyes, only a determined light, as though he were telling the world that no matter how difficult things became, he would never give up.

The little boy was none other than Qian Ren Shang, who had previously fled Spirit City.

He did not know how long he had been walking. He had simply kept moving in one direction, as long as it took him far away from the painful place that was Spirit City.

Qian Ren Shang kept his head down and pressed onward. He thought of nothing along the way, relying on this to gradually dull his sorrow.

"So hungry..."

Qian Ren Shang suddenly stopped. Clutching his stomach, he gave a miserable laugh. He did not even know how he had managed to endure until now; over the past few days, he had only eaten a tiny amount of the food he had brought with him.

The reason he had been able to hold on... was probably because the Golden Dragon King bloodline had strengthened his physique. Even so, he was nearly at his limit.

"I should be far away from Spirit City by now... Even if they wanted to chase me, they probably wouldn't make it in time. Of course... maybe they never intended to chase me at all. They might not even know I've left!"

Qian Ren Shang laughed bitterly. Even after so many days, he still felt upset. After all, unless circumstances were truly dire, no normal person would want to run away from home.

He looked around and realized that he had somehow entered a forest.

"Hm? How did I end up here... A forest, and such vast life energy... Could this be the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Qian Ren Shang froze for a moment. He had not expected to have traveled so far.

The Star Dou Great Forest was the largest gathering place for Spirit Beasts on Douluo Continent. In this era, it was practically forbidden territory to many human Soul Masters; only with powerful elders accompanying them would they dare venture deep into the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Should I keep going?"

Qian Ren Shang swallowed, feeling uneasy. The Star Dou Great Forest was indeed dangerous, but if he turned back now or changed course for another human settlement...

There was no guarantee that people sent by Spirit Hall would not catch him and drag him back. It seemed he had no choice anymore.

And besides!

Grrr!

With an embarrassed expression, Qian Ren Shang rubbed his growling stomach. He was so hungry he could barely stand it. So, Qian Ren Shang firmed his resolve and slowly walked toward the Star Dou Great Forest!

No matter what, he had to at least find some food here first.