The Ferocious Beasts Strike

The fighting within the Lake of Life was still, and only one being could defeat them—their lord, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.

During that period, an extremely oppressive silence permeated the Core Circle of the entire Lake of Life.

Now, the Lord, still recovering from his injuries, has once again departed from the Lake of Life...

The Sky Azure Bull Python, Da Ming, was more composed than Er Ming. Its massive bull head swayed slowly, creating a gentle ripple in the water.

"Er Ming," its voice, like the tolling of an ancient bell, carried a warning, "The affairs of our lord are far beyond our comprehension and interference. All we can do is guard this lake and await our lord's return."

Although its words were calm, a deep, unyielding solemnity was hidden in the depths of its dark, serpentine eyes.

Their conversation unconsciously shifted from the supreme sovereign to another tender concern in their hearts.

"I wonder... how is Sister Xiao Wu now?" Er Ming's voice lowered, filled with longing. It remembered the Soft Bone Rabbit who always liked to sit on its shoulder and call it "Er Ming" in a clear voice.

Upon hearing this, a hint of tenderness flashed in Da Ming's eyes; he too missed Xiao Wu.

However, they reside in the most central forbidden zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, almost completely isolated from the human world. The human Soul Master occasionally venture into this place are all driven by hostility, seeking to hunt Soul Beast and obtain Soul Ring. When the two sides meet, it is a fight to the death, with absolutely no possibility of communication.

Those who knew the inside story wouldn't have come specifically to inform the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast (like Tang Hao), and their message simply wouldn't reach the depths of this isolated forest.

Therefore, even now, these two powerful Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are still completely unaware that Xiao Wu, whom they regarded as their own sister, has already died.

They also believed that Xiao Wu was simply living quietly in some corner of the human world.

"Sister Xiao Wu is so smart, she must be doing very well in the human world." Er Ming seemed to be comforting himself, or perhaps asking Da Ming.

"..."

The Sky Azure Bull Python did not answer, but instead turned its gaze back towards the human world. Its eyes reflected the lushness of the forest, yet also concealed a trace of unease that it could not fully explain.

Chapter 254 The Ferocious Beast Makes Its Move

but...

They found out very quickly.

Because Tang San is on his way.

We're very close to the Lake of Life now.

Bibi Dong was following behind Tang San.

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A surge of energy, brimming with God of Evil and corruption, mixed with a chilling and frenzied killing intent, is rapidly approaching the core area of Lake of Life!

Before long, a figure shrouded in purplish-black mist appeared like Gui Mei at the edge of the Lake of Life.

It's Tang San!

At this moment, he was no longer the handsome man he once was. The erosion of the Rakshasa Divine Power and the mutation of his Martial Soul had shrouded his face in a layer of gloom and distortion, his eyes were filled with violence and evil, and the decadent and devouring aura emanating from his body caused the vibrant plants around him to wither rapidly.

"Roar!"

Almost the instant Tang San appeared, a deafening roar resounded!

The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming, as imposing as a mountain, leaped out of the forest, its massive shadow completely enveloping Tang San. Its wild eyes were fixed on this "filthy thing" that it loathed from the depths of its soul. Without any hesitation, its millstone-sized fist, carrying the force to crush everything, smashed down towards Tang San's head!

The fist whistled through the air, and it looked like it was about to smash Tang San into a pulp.

However, at this critical moment, the Titan Giant Ape's fist, powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, suddenly stopped in mid-air!

Because it saw that the God of Evil human had something extra in his hand—a pink hairband that, though somewhat worn, still retained its original color.

The Titan Giant Ape's enormous nostrils twitched slightly as it caught a faint yet incredibly familiar scent from the headband, a scent etched deep within its soul!

It smells like Sister Xiao Wu!

"It's Sister Xiao Wu's stuff!" The Titan Giant Ape's voice was like muffled thunder, filled with surprise and sudden anger. It stared intently at Tang San, "Who are you?! How do you have Sister Xiao Wu's things?!"

Its eyes turned extremely dangerous; clearly, if Tang San's answer did not satisfy it, its fist would fall without hesitation in the next moment.

"Splash--"

The sound of water arose, and the Sky Azure Bull Python Da Ming, which had been lurking at the bottom of the lake and unwilling to show itself, was also startled by the familiar aura.

The enormous bull's head slowly broke through the lake's surface, and the azure python's body snaked out, carrying a faint yet real Dragon Clan's aura. Its gaze, equally solemn and sharp, locked onto Tang San, awaiting his explanation.

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Looking at the Titan Giant Ape's fist hovering in mid-air, Tang San's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

He made the right bet.

Just like in her previous life, this beast has an incredibly keen sense of smell. In her previous life, Xiao Wu had only just arrived at the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest when the Titan Giant Ape, located far away in the core area, tracked her down and found her.

"Humanity, what is your purpose?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python's massive body rose into the air, its cold, vertical pupils gazing down. Since this human dared to bring Xiao Wu's belongings to the core area of Star Dou Great Forest, he must know about Xiao Wu's relationship with them. More than the human's intentions, the Sky Azure Bull Python was concerned about Xiao Wu's current condition.

Soul Beast are extremely wary of humans, especially Soul Beast in their weakened state after transforming into human form. How could they easily reveal their identities to humans? This human must either be deeply trusted by Xiao Wu, making her willing to risk her life to tell him her identity, or... he must have Titled Douluo by his side who saw through Xiao Wu's true form and used some means to force out Xiao Wu's relationship with them.

Sensing the unsettling, God of Evil aura emanating from Tang San, the Sky Azure Bull Python leaned more towards the latter.

Because Tang San's appearance had changed so much under the influence of the Rakshasa Divine Power, the Titan Giant Ape did not recognize him as the human companion that Xiao Wu had brought to the Star Dou Great Forest last time. Moreover, at that time, its attention was entirely on Xiao Wu, and it had not paid any attention to what the human next to it looked like.

Tang San took a deep breath, his face displaying just the right amount of grief. "The two of you must be Da Ming and Er Ming. My name is Tang San. Xiao Wu... is the love of my life."

His voice trembled deliberately as he recounted his first encounter with Xiao Wu at the Nuoding Academy in his past life, and their experience of fighting side by side. These realistic details eased the wariness in the eyes of the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

It's no wonder they trusted Tang San so easily; the reborn God King Tang San knew far too much.

"But it's the Spirit Hall!"

Tang San suddenly raised his voice, a ferocious glint in his eyes. "They discovered Xiao Wu's identity and sent a large number of experts to surround and kill her... I fought desperately, but ultimately..."

He paused precisely at the right moment, raised the hairband in his hand, and said in a choked voice, "This was all she left behind, telling me I absolutely had to find you two..."

In reality, Tang San didn't know who killed Xiao Wu, but since he now wanted these two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to protect him from Bibi Dong, he naturally needed the Spirit Hall to take the blame.

"Sister Xiao Wu--!!"

The Titan Giant Ape let out a heart-wrenching roar, slamming its massive fist into the ground, causing the entire forest to tremble.

The Sky Azure Bull Python Python's body trembled slightly, and a raging fire ignited in its cold, vertical pupils. Tang San's well-timed ambiguity allowed them to fill in the worst possible outcome themselves.

Amidst this atmosphere of grief and indignation, a cold female voice echoed from the edge of the forest, "Tang San, you can't escape!"

Bibi Dong's figure appeared on the horizon, and the terrifying aura of the Death Spider Emperor swept over.

Tang San immediately pointed in that direction, his voice shrill:

"It's her! Bi Dong from the Spirit Hall! She's the one who killed Xiao Wu!"

At this moment, the grief and anger accumulated by the two forest overlords finally found an outlet.

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The excessively short time for reflection, coupled with the fact that neither the Sky Azure Bull Python nor the Titan Giant Ape were known for their intelligence, caused them to completely overlook the fatal logical flaw in Tang San's words—

Since Xiao Wu has met with misfortune and been driven to the brink of death, how did Tang San, her most trusted companion who even knew of their existence, manage to survive alone amidst the Spirit Hall's encirclement?

Since they were both facing a deadly situation, given Xiao Wu's trust in Tang San, why didn't she choose the most decisive and powerful way to enhance Tang San's Tang San —sacrifice herself, giving him all her cultivation, Soul Ring, and Soul Bone? This would both fulfill her lover's wish and avoid aiding the enemy.

These doubts should have been worth pondering. However, faced with Tang San's precise emotional manipulation and the keepsake imbued with Xiao Wu's aura, the two Soul Beast were overwhelmed by primal grief and anger, and forgot about these doubts.

When Bibi Dong appeared and they sensed her powerful aura as the Death Spider Emperor, only flames of hatred remained in the eyes of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape!

Tang San's words, "She's the one who killed Xiao Wu," became the final spark that ignited the powder keg!

Bibi Dong looked at the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast standing with Tang San, who not only did not attack him, but also glared at her angrily and assumed an attacking posture. A deep sense of doubt flashed through her mind.

"What's going on? Why are these two beasts standing with Tang San? Are they in cahoots?" This thought filled her with absurdity and unease. When did Tang San develop such a relationship with the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest?

However, before she could think further, the Titan Giant Ape's mountain-like fist slammed down with a piercing shriek that tore through the air! The Sky Azure Bull Python also opened its mouth and spewed out an azure light powerful enough to freeze the soul!

Bibi Dong's eyes turned cold. Although she had doubts, the attack had already begun, and she had no other choice.

"Court death!"

She snorted coldly, and the Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul Avatar was activated instantly. A huge spider phantom enveloped her, and terrifying poisonous mist and the aura of death spread out, while purplish-black light Entanglement her.

The Titan Giant Ape's power was earth-shattering; each punch was enough to shatter mountains. The Sky Azure Bull Python's control and Slow Domain were unpredictable and difficult to defend against; its massive tail lashed out like a steel whip. Driven by the belief of avenging Xiao Wu, they attacked frantically and recklessly.

Bibi Dong's External Soul Bone was previously removed by Qian Xunji, damaging her foundation. She then wandered with Yu Xiaogang to pay off his debts, causing her cultivation to decline. She only recently managed to barely advance to the rank of Titled Douluo.

Now, facing two desperate and perfectly coordinated Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast overlords, he also felt immense pressure.

The forests were destroyed, the earth cracked, and the lakes churned.

Ultimately, despite the deadly poison and immortality of the Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul, Bibi Dong still managed to achieve a hard-won victory.

The Titan Giant Ape's massive body was riddled with holes pierced by the Death Spider Spear and corrosive poison wounds; it lay dying in the ruins.

The Sky Azure Bull Python's body was torn in several places, its azure scales were dull and lifeless, its huge bull head was lowered, and its breath was weak.

Bibi Dong hovered in mid-air, her robes somewhat torn, her aura slightly disordered, clearly indicating she had expended considerable energy. She looked down at the two Soul Beast, now rendered powerless, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes. How had Tang San managed to persuade two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to fight to the death for him?

But more than anything, it's a cold, stern expression that comes after trouble has been resolved.

At this moment, Tang San, who had been observing coldly from the sidelines, once again curled up a sinister smile of triumph.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits.

His plan succeeded.

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Just when everyone thought this fierce battle was about to end.

"Splash--"

The surface of the Lake of Life, which was originally turbulent due to the energy impact, was now violently churning as if boiling! An aura far more ancient and terrifying than that of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, like a slumbering ancient ferocious beast, spread from the depths of the lake!

The intense energy collisions and the dying cries of the Soul Beast on the periphery finally alerted the true rulers— the Ferocious Beast— deep within the Lake of Life!

Even more coincidentally, Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena who always advocated restraint and usually prevented Ferocious Beast from carrying out bloody revenge against humans, was currently on a mission to the Divine Realm and was not in the lake!

A soft yet powerful green light, brimming with life energy, shot out from the lake first, precisely enveloping the critically injured and dying Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python.

Under this healing light, their shocking wounds healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, corroded flesh regenerated, broken bones were mended, and their withered aura quickly became strong!

In the blink of an eye, the two forest overlords had recovered completely!

It was none other than the Emerald Swan, ranked fourth among the Ten Ferocious Beast, Bi Ji made her move!