Star Dou Great Forest

Biodata

Environment and Regions

• The forest has outer reaches that are relatively safe, though they still contain Soul Beasts such as Wind Baboons and a 2,000-year yellow python. Suitable high-level Soul Rings are difficult to find there. 24
• Its deeper regions contain increasingly dangerous Soul Beasts and powerful presences. Hu Zixin senses several terrifying auras from within the forest after the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm merges with Ye Mo. 13
• The core area contains a lake formed from Life Water. A white halo holding the unconscious Ye Mo floats above this lake after Gu Yuena merges with him. 26 27
• Life Water is considered fundamental to the forest; Di Tian states that surrendering even a drop would shake its foundation. 2
• Ye Mo's Millennial Fox Martial Soul repeatedly reacts upon entering the forest, implying an unexplained connection between the Martial Soul and the territory. 23 25

Inhabitants and Authority

• Di Tian — Beast God, leader of the forest's ferocious beasts, and a demigod-level expert. He protects matters concerning his master and the white halo over the Life Water lake. 2 25 27
• Gu Yuena — Di Tian's master. She merges with Ye Mo and seals her Soul Power within him to create Soul Rings, tying their lives together. 25 28
• Emperor Three-Eyed Golden Lion — A three-eyed lion-like Soul Beast whose status exceeds even Di Tian's in nobility. She is said to control the fate of the entire Star Dou Great Forest. 26
• Sky Dream Ice Silkworm — A million-year Soul Beast encountered during Ye Mo's first visit. It ultimately becomes connected to Ye Mo as a Soul Ring and second Martial Soul. 12 13
• Soul Beasts over 100,000 years old — Alerted across the forest when Ye Mo's Millennial Fox Martial Soul howls. 25

History

The Azure Hill Clan has a fraught relationship with the forest. Ye Mo's original father was reportedly besieged by Soul Beasts there after leaving the clan, while the clan later sought Life Water to treat Ye Mo's grave condition. Di Tian refused Hu Zixin's request because the resource was too vital to the forest. 2 3

Ye Mo first enters the forest with Hu Zixin and Hu Lengning to seek Soul Rings. During this expedition, he encounters Huo Yuhao, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, and a mysterious remnant soul that merges into him. The Silkworm is absorbed, rapidly increasing Ye Mo's strength. 11 12 13

On Ye Mo's later solo entry, his Millennial Fox Martial Soul draws the attention of the forest's ancient Soul Beasts. Gu Yuena appears in disguise, merges with Ye Mo, and causes him to disappear into the core region inside a white halo. 23 24 25 26

Major Incidents

Ye Mo's first Soul Ring expedition

Ye Mo, Hu Zixin, and Hu Lengning enter the forest seeking a Soul Ring for Ye Mo's second Martial Soul. They encounter Huo Yuhao, who had entered independently in pursuit of his own Soul Ring. 11

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm reveals itself as a million-year Soul Beast but surrenders after reacting in fear to the presence behind Ye Mo. Ye Mo later absorbs it, while the resulting disturbance causes powerful auras in the forest depths to stir. 12 13

Ye Mo's second entry

Ye Mo returns alone from Shrek Academy to find a suitable Soul Beast. His Millennial Fox Martial Soul becomes restless, and he proceeds beyond the outer reaches after defeating a 2,000-year yellow python. 23 24

The Martial Soul's howl reaches every Soul Beast over 100,000 years old in the forest. Gu Yuena then binds herself to Ye Mo, while Di Tian is unable to stop her. 25

Search for the Young Emperor

After Ye Mo vanishes, Hu Tian mobilizes the Shadows organization to search the forest. Hu Zixin subsequently enters the territory herself and confronts Di Tian near the Life Water lake. 26 27

Di Tian confirms that Ye Mo is alive but states that Ye Mo's life is now tied to his master's. 27