Crisis Lurking

Tang Lan smiled. "Don't worry. With me here, I'll keep you safe."

Under Tang Lan's protection, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong gradually adapted to the tense atmosphere, and their resolve to obtain powerful Soul Rings grew even firmer.

As they ventured deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong felt its terror more keenly.

Dense fog filled the surroundings, reducing visibility to almost nothing. The sinister aura seemed ready to devour them whole.

Wang Dong's voice trembled slightly. "Yuhao, I... I feel like my skin is crawling."

Huo Yuhao forced himself to remain calm. "Don't be afraid, Wang Dong. Senior Tang Lan is here."

Just then, an eerie gust of wind rose, and a swarm of Poison Bees came whistling toward them.

Each Poison Bee was the size of a fist, its stinger glinting with a faint blue light. They were clearly highly venomous.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong panicked at once, unsure what to do.

Tang Lan swiftly released his Soul Power, forming a barrier that blocked the Poison Bees outside.

"Get back!"

Tang Lan shouted, waving both hands. His Soul Power transformed into flames and instantly engulfed the swarm of Poison Bees.

Seeing Tang Lan resolve the crisis so effortlessly, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong both let out long breaths of relief.

Wang Dong looked at him with admiration. "Senior, you're incredible!"

Tang Lan smiled. "This is nothing. There may be even stronger Soul Beasts ahead, so stay close to me."

After walking a little farther, they came upon a broad river. The current rushed violently, and enormous Black Shadows could faintly be seen moving beneath the water.

Huo Yuhao swallowed. "Senior, can we cross this river?"

Tang Lan surveyed the area and said, "I'll go over first and scout it out. Wait here."