Douluo Universe, Lake of Life.
The Lake of Life lay at the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest. The woods here were dense, with ancient trees thousands upon thousands of years old visible everywhere. Their canopies were so thick that even sunlight could not penetrate them. The rich aura of life had made this region a sacred land longed for by countless soul beasts.
Yet because of this sacred land's special nature, only a small number of soul beasts had ever been qualified to set foot here. Deep within the forest, a small lake looked unremarkable from afar. Its waters were crystal clear, and the life energy contained within intoxicated every living being.
At this moment, several figures sat cross-legged by the lake, their eyes closed as they cultivated. Some were tall, some short, some fat, some thin, and they came in all manner of forms. But upon closer inspection, one would find their auras particularly strange. They did not appear to be ordinary people.
For some reason, the sunlight at the horizon rippled. A patch of silver light suddenly appeared above the Star Dou Great Forest. One of the figures abruptly raised his head, and two substantial beams of golden light burst from his eyes. The terrifying aura that erupted in that instant seemed to make the entire world tremble.
"What's going on?"
The man wore a black robe and had a handsome yet resolute face. A lock of golden hair hung from his forehead beside his cheek. His face was full of confusion, and his expression had turned grave. An inexplicable unease in his heart could not be ignored, yet no matter how he observed his surroundings, he found nothing.
"Beast God, did something happen?"
The black-robed man's wary movements caused everyone cultivating nearby to open their