Breath of Nature

"How... how could it be him...?"

Xiong Jun gaped in astonishment, staring at Liu Feng lying on the ground, his face full of disbelief.

Envy showed on the other Ferocious Beasts' faces as well.

"An elf? A humanoid species... it seems to be a unique racial talent..."

Di Tian spoke, unable to hide his own envy.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion tilted her head, completely at a loss.

"What are you talking about? What's wrong with Liu Feng? He looks dead!"

Bi Ji held her at a distance from Liu Feng and looked toward Di Tian.

Di Tian said calmly, "Auspicious Beast, you have the best chance among us of becoming a god after a million years. I'll tell you about it in advance."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's big eyes were full of impatience. "Hurry up and tell me!"

"What does it mean to become a god?"

Di Tian countered with a question.

"..." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion puffed up in frustration and glared hard at Di Tian.

"Simply put, gods are beings who control laws. A godhood is the embodiment of a law. The Elemental God, for example, embodies the laws of the elements..."

"Whether someone can master a law depends not only on their affinity for it, but also on their comprehension!"

"Otherwise, even a level-ninety-nine Titled Douluo or a million-year-old soul beast couldn't become a god. Inheriting a godhood is a shortcut."

Di Tian spoke in a distant voice.

Their Dragon Clan had once monopolized many laws thanks to the peerless Dragon God, and those laws had enabled them to become gods.

That was one of the reasons the Dragon Clan was so powerful.

"Without a godhood, even the most exceptionally gifted heroes would struggle to master a law and become gods. Aside from me, none of the Ferocious Beasts here have comprehended a law."

"But Liu Feng is comprehending the world right now. It should be the Law of Nature."

"His talent and spirituality are hard not to envy..."

Di Tian sighed.

With Liu Feng's affinity for laws, as long as the one he was comprehending wasn't already embodied by an existing godhood, he might even create a godhood of his own someday!

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's eyes widened, her little mouth forming a round O.

"Could he really be more amazing than me?"

"..."

Di Tian and the other Ferocious Beasts said nothing, but their eyes said it all.

He was already comprehending a law. How could this little tyrant, who ate brains every day, even compare?

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let out a dejected sigh, then curled up in Bi Ji's arms without another word.

A moment later, Liu Feng's aura vanished completely. He seemed to have become one with nature.

In that state, unless the Ferocious Beasts kept their eyes fixed on him, they might not even sense his presence.

Liu Feng came to at that moment and opened his eyes to see Di Tian and the others.

He wasn't surprised. While merging with nature, he had already "seen" those balls of light.

"Sister Bi Ji, I feel so comfortable right now..."

Liu Feng stretched, feeling refreshed.

A golden streak suddenly flashed over and slammed into his chest, knocking him flat on the ground.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion lay on his chest, her nose almost touching his.

"Liu Feng! How did you comprehend a law? Teach me!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion asked urgently.

"...What do you mean, comprehend a law?"

Liu Feng froze. He held his breath. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion hadn't brushed her teeth, and her breath was a little... potent.

"We're friends! Why didn't you share it with me?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion demanded indignantly.

Her damp little nose pressed against his.

"If comprehending a law were something I could teach, I'd have already taught it to all of you."

Di Tian spoke up, coming to Liu Feng's rescue.

"So that was comprehending a law? I just felt... really comfortable at the time, completely unrestrained, as if I were roaming through the whole world. It was just me and nature."

Liu Feng murmured to himself, savoring the memory.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stomped in envy and licked Liu Feng's face several times.

"Aw! I want to comprehend one too! I want to become a god!"

Liu Feng hurriedly pushed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion away, looking a little disgusted.

"I also comprehended an ability..."

"Breath of Nature."

Liu Feng pushed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion aside and rolled across the ground. His figure immediately blended into the grass.

"!!!"

The Ferocious Beasts all lost sight of Liu Feng.

Only Di Tian could still see him. After all, he had once been a god-level powerhouse. Though his realm had fallen, Liu Feng couldn't fool him.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion lifted her nose and sniffed, but she couldn't find Liu Feng either.

"Liu Feng? Where did you go?"

The next second, Liu Feng appeared beside Bi Ji, hugging her leg.

"As long as I don't deliberately release my aura or show emotion, basically no one can find me!"

"Even the sound of my footsteps and breathing gets assimilated by nature!"

Liu Feng said proudly.

For an archer like him, this "passive skill" was practically a divine ability!

"Waaah! That's not fair! Why is Liu Feng even more amazing than me?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion turned into a golden streak again and landed on Liu Feng's shoulder. Her little paws messed with his head, ruffling his hair into a complete mess.

The corner of Di Tian's mouth lifted slightly, then quickly settled.

"However, since Liu Feng has comprehended a law, spending time with him will let some of its lingering essence rub off on you. That has its benefits, especially over the next few days."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion blinked, and her eyes immediately lit up.

The other Ferocious Beasts exchanged glances, all greatly tempted.

Who wouldn't want to make progress if they had the chance?

Their eyes turned fervent as they looked at Liu Feng.

Di Tian gave Liu Feng a long, thoughtful look, raising his importance in his mind by another level.

Perhaps Liu Feng would become a god someday—a god on the Ferocious Beasts' side!

That was worth investing even more in Liu Feng!

Night fell.

Liu Feng had just lain down when he pinched his tender cheek and sighed helplessly.

Having to transform at night before he came of age was such a nuisance.

Fortunately, only his appearance changed. His strength and sex remained fundamentally the same.

"Bang...!!!"

Suddenly, a golden light burst through the window.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion ran to the bed and burrowed under the covers. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Liu Feng's feminine appearance and froze as if she'd been turned to stone.

"!!!"

Liu Feng was just about to speak.

But the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's body suddenly swelled, transforming into her imposing form.

"Roar...!!!"

She pinned Liu Feng's chest beneath one paw and opened her mouth toward his neck.

"Who are you?! Where have you hidden Liu Feng?!"

"...I'm Liu Feng."

Liu Feng said, struggling to breathe.

The Emperor Auspicious Beast really was strong. She'd nearly squeezed the air out of him!

"You dare lie to me?!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's eyes flashed with ferocity, saliva hanging from her sharp teeth.

A pure, savage killing intent filled the air.

"..."

Liu Feng wondered whether summoning his Martial Soul would make her panic and bite his neck clean off.

Just then, a gentle voice sounded.

"Auspicious Beast, that really is Xiao Feng in there. He changes into this appearance at night."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stared blankly, carefully examining Liu Feng.

Liu Feng took a deep breath and sensed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's aura quickly calming down.

Wait... why had several Ferocious Beasts appeared outside?!