Star Dou Core, Lake of Life
On the way back to the Core Circle of Star Dou Great Forest, the Scarlet King accelerated several times.
But every time, Huo Yuhao was able to keep up steadily behind him.
Although the Scarlet King is Soul Beast, it still has some understanding of humans.
But Huo Yuhao's situation is clearly not right.
How could a thirteen-year-old boy with the cultivation level of Soul Emperor possess such astonishing speed?
Even if he's Agility Attack System, he shouldn't be performing like this.
In the end, the Scarlet King could only blame Huo Yuhao for being too talented.
After all, someone who can be valued by Di Tian is naturally no ordinary person.
Moreover, he had never encountered Soul Emperor who was thirteen years old.
As Huo Yuhao ventured deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest, the Soul Beast he sensed grew stronger and stronger.
He has encountered several Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
They occupy their own territories, exuding a chilling aura of power.
The Soul Beast naturally became interested in Huo Yuhao, this human who had suddenly barged into the Core Circle Star Dou Great Forest.
It was the interest of a hunter discovering prey, tinged with a mixture of curiosity and greed.
Many "beasts" felt it was time to change things up and try human food.
After all, not many humans are capable of venturing this far.
Those humans who are not strong enough simply cannot get here.
And those humans who are strong enough are basically no match for them.
Now that a seemingly "capable" opponent has finally arrived, they are naturally eager to make their move.
But just as they were about to make their move, the Scarlet King bared its teeth, unleashing the aura of a 300,000-year-old Ferocious Beast.
That aura was like an invisible mountain, pressing down on the hearts of every Soul Beast.
The restless Soul Beast instantly became docile.
They retreated to their own territory, no longer daring to look at Huo Yuhao.
The journey was relatively uneventful, and after passing through a grove of towering ancient trees, the Scarlet King finally stopped.
What appeared before Huo Yuhao was a lake.
The lake is not large, but it is a deep, pure turquoise green, like the finest jade set in the heart of the forest.
The lake's surface was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the clouds in the sky and the ancient trees around it, like a still painting.
Despite the gentle breeze, the lake remained calm and still, without the slightest ripple.
A pale green mist shrouded the lake, but it was not just ordinary mist; it seemed to have transformed into a tangible Life God!
With each breath, one can feel the rich Life God energy flowing into the body, nourishing every inch of flesh and blood, and invigorating the spirit.
Huo Yuhao knew that this should be the Lake of Life in the Core Circle Star Dou Great Forest.
Although he never came here, he knew of its existence in history ten thousand years later.
Legend has it that this place is the lifeblood of the Star Dou Great Forest, a sacred land for countless Soul Beast, and the residence of Di Tian.
At that moment, his teacher Electrolux's voice also appeared in his mind.
"Yuhao, this place is not simple."
"There seems to be something at the bottom of that lake, something that even my senses cannot penetrate."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes.
His teacher's Divine Power had reached the God Level; even he couldn't see through it, so he was indeed extraordinary.
What's at the bottom of the lake?
Is it some powerful being?
Or is it some ancient secret?
A strong sense of curiosity welled up within him.
However, Huo Yuhao didn't think much of it. He shifted his gaze to the left, and Di Tian's tall figure came into view again.
He knelt by the lake, his upper body upright, like a sculpture.
His resolute face was expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.
But just sitting there quietly, he exuded an inviolable aura of authority, making people afraid to look him in the eye.
Huo Yuhao stepped forward and walked to Di Tian's side.
He looked at Di Tian's profile and asked, "Senior Di Tian, what is the purpose of your summons?"
Di Tian did not answer directly. He first glanced at the Scarlet King: "From now on, no Soul Beast is allowed to approach the Lake of Life."
Upon hearing this, the Scarlet King paused for a moment, and all three heads turned towards Huo Yuhao.
He wondered what secret this young man possessed that made Di Tian value him so highly.
But then he thought, if he went to keep watch, wouldn't he also be unable to know what would happen next?
His three heads were all slightly bowed, looking somewhat dejected.
But then he thought about it again, and realized that not only he, but also Bi Ji and Xiong Jun would be unable to enter this place, and he didn't know what had happened. Instantly, he felt much more at ease.
The Scarlet King left, but the Auspicious Beast remained lying to one side, its large golden eyes fixed on Di Tian and Huo Yuhao not far away.
Since Di Tian didn't drive it away, it naturally wouldn't leave.
It was also curious: why did Di Tian summon Huo Yuhao?
What secrets does this human, who seems familiar to it, hold?
Di Tian opened his eyes, turned to look at Huo Yuhao, and asked, "Where did you get that Dragon Clan Reverse Scale from?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao thought to himself, "Just as I thought."
The Di Tian summoned him was indeed related to that Reverse Scale.
Huo Yuhao carefully observed Di Tian's expression. He saw a hint of solemnity and a hint of doubt, but he did not see any greed.
There was no covetousness for treasures, no yearning for something that Reverse Scale, in Di Tian's eyes.
He wasn't trying to steal the True Dragon Reverse Scale; he seemed genuinely just curious about its origins.
This is the conclusion Huo Yuhao has reached in his mind at this moment.
With a thought, Huo Yuhao's silver-white Reverse Scale, shimmering with seven-colored light, reappeared from between his eyebrows.
It floated silently in front of him, its light swirling, as if it were Life God.
He reached out his hand, Reverse Scale gently fell into his palm, carrying an indescribable warmth.
He took a deep breath, looked up at Di Tian, and said calmly, "This was given to me by a friend."
The friend he was referring to was naturally Gu Yue.
Facing a powerful figure like Di Tian, lying is very likely to be seen through, and it would put oneself in danger.
Therefore, Huo Yuhao tried his best to tell the truth, as long as he didn't reveal his ability to travel between two time periods.
"Friend?!"
Di Tian raised his voice, which was full of disbelief.
He really didn't expect Huo Yuhao to give such an answer.
But looking at the other party's open and honest demeanor, and feeling Huo Yuhao's breathing and heartbeat, he didn't seem to be lying at all.
For a moment, Di Tian also fell silent.
His brows were furrowed, his golden vertical pupils narrowed slightly, and countless thoughts churned in his mind.
What is the background of this young man?
Who was his friend?
However, after a moment, Di Tian looked at Huo Yuhao and said, "I need to borrow your Reverse Scale."
Di Tian rarely treated a human with such courtesy.
He is the Beast God, the leader of the Soul Beast Clan, and a being standing at the pinnacle of the continent.
He doesn't need to be polite to any human being, nor is any human being worthy of his politeness.
But at this moment, he was so cautious because he suspected that Huo Yuhao in front of him had some kind of relationship with his Lord.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao casually tossed the Reverse Scale towards Di Tian.
Di Tian reached out and caught it; the Reverse Scale fell into his palm, and he felt the familiar aura on it.
His eyes grew even more serious, and his brows furrowed even more deeply.
He glanced at Huo Yuhao and said in a low voice, "Wait for me here."
After saying that, Di Tian leaped into the air and plunged into the Lake of Life.
Surprisingly, Di Tian's fall did not cause a single splash.
The emerald green lake remained calm, without even a ripple.
It was as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.