Emperor Auspicious Beast: Three-Eyed Golden Lion

When Jiang Li's gaze fell upon the scene ahead, a hint of surprise inevitably appeared in his eyes.

"It's actually a vast patch of Jade Bone Azure Bamboo. No wonder so many Soul Beasts have gathered here."

Jiang Li murmured to himself.

The sight before him resembled a fairyland, surrounded by powerful plant-type Soul Beasts.

At the very center of the plant-type Soul Beasts, a large expanse of azure-green bamboo shot up from the ground. They were slender and upright, emitting a gentle, clear glow.

The most eye-catching area was the very center, where the concentration of Soul Power was so dense that it seemed almost tangible.

Jiang Li could clearly sense the Soul Power from the outside world surging like a raging tide, continuously converging toward the central area.

Within this region, Soul Power rolled and churned like thick liquid, visible to the naked eye as it formed one small Soul Power Vortex after another.

And that vast patch of bamboo at the center was the core of it all.

These bamboos were called Jade Bone Azure Bamboo, an exceedingly precious spiritual herb only one step away from becoming an Immortal Herb.

The greatest function of Jade Bone Azure Bamboo was its ability to gather the Soul Power in its surroundings.

As long as one remained beside Jade Bone Azure Bamboo, whether Soul Beast or Soul Master, they would feel Soul Power flowing into their body like rivers returning to the sea, greatly accelerating their cultivation.

As the age of the Jade Bone Azure Bamboo increased, both the speed and density with which it gathered Soul Power would rise to an even greater level.

The reason Jiang Li knew the name and properties of these bamboos so well was because of a tome he had obtained from an earlier lottery draw.

That tome recorded every precious plant that had ever appeared on the Douluo Continent plane, from the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, and Infernal Delicate Apricot of Sunset Forest to all manner of exotic flowers and rare herbs.

Their information, uses, and related harvesting methods were all recorded in meticulous detail within the tome.

"Must have them!"

A flash of excitement passed through Jiang Li's eyes when he saw the vast patch of Jade Bone Azure Bamboo.

He naturally had no intention of letting such a precious treasure slip away.

Most of the beings here were willow tree Soul Beasts known as Spirit Willows.

Most of these Spirit Willows were at the thousand-year level. Occasionally, a few ten-thousand-year Spirit Willows could be seen. Their bodies were larger, their branches thicker, and the aura they emitted was even more imposing.

However, with Ling Yun and Lei Yao beside him, these Soul Beasts posed no threat at all.

Jiang Li quickly approached the Jade Bone Azure Bamboo, his gaze filled with focus and caution.

He took a deep breath, recalled the harvesting method recorded in the tome, and swiftly formed a strange hand seal.

As he moved, the surrounding Soul Power began to stir, rotating around his hands.

Jiang Li's hands seemed to be enveloped in a faint halo. He gently touched a stalk of Jade Bone Azure Bamboo, and a cool sensation instantly traveled up his arm.

He slowly exerted force and pulled the bamboo out by its roots, his movements smooth and practiced.

Before long, he had harvested half of the Jade Bone Azure Bamboo.

Jiang Li carefully stored the harvested Jade Bone Azure Bamboo in his storage ring. Looking at the bamboo that remained, he quietly pondered.

He would leave the rest here to continue growing. After all, although Jade Bone Azure Bamboo did not have any particular requirements for its growing environment,

with the dense Life Force and Soul Power here, its growth rate would clearly be much faster.

With that in mind, Jiang Li decided that he would return someday to see just how far this Jade Bone Azure Bamboo could grow.

With Ling Yun's Life Force soothing them, the surrounding Spirit Willows did not launch an attack just because Jiang Li had harvested the Jade Bone Azure Bamboo.

After harvesting the Jade Bone Azure Bamboo, Jiang Li and the others did not linger and left the place directly.

With Ling Yun's Life Force assisting them, they continued onward through the forest. After several hours, they found several more precious plants.

Among them, they even unexpectedly picked up a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone.

At this moment, Jiang Li and the others had already entered the inner region of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The aura here was denser, and danger lurked everywhere. Ling Yun continued to release her Spiritual Power, spreading it through the surroundings like an invisible net.

"Rustle!"

Not far from Jiang Li, a patch of grass shook violently. Suddenly, a Soul Beast sprang out from within it.

This Soul Beast was covered in brilliant golden fur, beneath which lay fine golden scales. Its overall texture resembled translucent crystal, strange and beautiful.

It resembled a lion in form, yet possessed its own unique traits. Its four claws were like dragon claws, and beneath each one burned a cluster of golden flame, displaying an extraordinary presence.

Most notably, besides its two normal eyes glittering with golden light, it had a third eye in the form of a vertical pupil at the center of its forehead. That eye emitted an eerie red glow, adding several shades of mystery to its appearance.

This Soul Beast was none other than the Emperor Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest: the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The instant she appeared, the aura of the entire space became lively. The surrounding plants seemed to cheer joyfully, expressing their reverence toward her.

"Huh, could this be the Ultimate Life Attribute? This scent smells so wonderful."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion spoke in a crisp, pleasant voice that echoed through the air like heavenly music.

The next moment, her entire body turned into a streak of light as she sprinted toward Ling Yun. She was so fast that there was barely time to react.

Just as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion vanished, another enormous Soul Beast appeared beside the grass.

This Soul Beast was a Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound. It was over five meters long and exceptionally powerfully built.

At first glance, it resembled a lion somewhat, but it possessed three identical massive heads, each more than a meter in diameter.

This Soul Beast was Scarlet King, the dreaded ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest. His cultivation had surpassed three hundred thousand years, placing him eighth among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts.

His attribute was Hellfire, a type of fire element flame close to Ultimate Fire and terrifyingly powerful.

On top of that, he possessed a portion of the Pureblood True Dragon Bloodline, making his strength even less to be underestimated.

"Not good. Why did the Auspicious Beast run off?"

When Scarlet King saw the Three-Eyed Golden Lion disappear from his sight, a flash of anxiety crossed his eyes.

After all, the Auspicious Beast was vital to the entire Star Dou Great Forest, carrying the forest's fate and fortune. Nothing could be allowed to happen to her.

Scarlet King immediately mobilized the Soul Power within his body. Relying on his keen senses, he followed the lingering scent left behind by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and chased after her in an unknown direction.

He moved at tremendous speed. Wherever he passed, the grass and trees were scorched black, while deep claw marks were left in the ground.

"Hm?"

Ling Yun was sensing the Life Force when she suddenly detected an extremely enticing aura that made her instinctively want to draw close.

That aura attracted her like a magnet, stirring an inexplicable sense of familiarity within her heart.

A trace of confusion flashed through Ling Yun's eyes. Before she could react, an adorable, fluffy Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly appeared in her arms.

The moment the Three-Eyed Golden Lion burrowed into Ling Yun's embrace, she seemed to have found a warm harbor.

She rubbed her head against Ling Yun's chest and let out a contented little hum.

"What a cute Soul Beast!"

The moment Ling Yun saw the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, her eyes lit up. She could not help stroking her soft, lustrous golden fur.

Her fingers gently traced the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's back, feeling the warmth and softness radiating from her body.

As the Three-Eyed Golden Lion inhaled Ling Yun's scent, delight appeared on her face. She quickly lay down in Ling Yun's embrace and instinctively absorbed the Ultimate Life Force emanating from Ling Yun's body.

Her body trembled faintly, every cell cheering in delight as she thoroughly enjoyed this rare energy.

"So comfortable."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion could not help murmuring, her voice filled with ease and satisfaction.

"Oh, you can actually speak."

Ling Yun was clearly somewhat surprised. This Three-Eyed Golden Lion had not reached the hundred-thousand-year level, yet she could already speak.

Moreover, Ling Yun could clearly sense the powerful fate, fortune, and auspicious energy within this Soul Beast. That was why she had not driven her away the moment the Three-Eyed Golden Lion appeared in her arms.

Instead, an urge to protect her rose within Ling Yun's heart.

"What's going on? Why did the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly come over?"

Jiang Li was naturally drawn to the Soul Beast in Ling Yun's arms.

When he observed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's appearance, especially the golden eye between her brows, his expression changed sharply.

He knew very well that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's status within the entire Star Dou Great Forest was simply unmatched.

As the Emperor Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion carried the fate and fortune of the entire forest and was the center of all Soul Beasts.

She was born with a special domain. Within the range of her habitat, the growth speed of all Soul Beasts would double, and the chance of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts breaking through their bottlenecks would also double. This was undoubtedly an enormous aid to the Soul Beasts' cultivation.

For that reason, she was worshipped by all Soul Beasts.

Although the Three-Eyed Golden Lion possessed only fifteen thousand years of cultivation, the power of her bloodline was extraordinarily noble, enough to rival a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

She possessed the attributes of Ultimate Light and Ultimate Fire, though her primary attribute was Mental Power.

Her Mental Power was incomparably powerful, allowing her to easily perceive the inner thoughts of nearby living creatures.

Jiang Li's expression became extremely wary as he looked around.

After all, whenever the Three-Eyed Golden Lion appeared, there would certainly be a Fierce Beast protecting her somewhere nearby.

Sure enough, just as this thought crossed Jiang Li's mind, an enraged roar rang out from the distance.