Changes in the Star Dou Great Forest
The Star Dou Great Forest, the temporary base of the Holy Spirit Cult.
It was already late at night.
However, unlike before, the humans who remain here today have now been divided into two distinct factions.
In addition to the original group of Holy Spirit Cult Evil Soul Master, a large number of Soul Engineer belonging to the Sun Moon Empire also settled here.
Instead, the original hundred or so Evil Soul Master have been replaced by only fifty or so.
Inside a simple tent, two Evil Soul Masters were chatting casually.
A sinister-looking Evil Soul Master said viciously, "What a damn bad luck. I thought I could make a lot of money in this Star Dou Great Forest, but I didn't expect to end up doing hard labor."
Another somewhat gaunt Evil Soul Master put down the human Soul Master skull in his hand, which had been dried out for who knows how many years, and replied with a hint of helplessness.
"Let's say less. You know, the Great Elder hasn't left yet. He hasn't said anything, so what can we do?"
"Just do your own job first. Do you want to end up like those people before, skinned alive and having your soul pulled out?"
Upon hearing the words "skinning and extracting souls," the sinister Evil Soul Master's pupils constricted sharply, and he said somewhat resentfully, "Damn it, why should our Holy Spirit Cult obey the orders of a bunch of Soul Beast?"
"It was just a few kills." Just as this sinister Evil Soul Master was still complaining somewhat unhappily.
Another gaunt Evil Soul Master immediately interrupted him, "Has your brain dried up because you haven't been drinking blood for a year?"
The gaunt Evil Soul Master said through gritted teeth, "If you want to die, don't drag me down with you. We're right outside the core area of Star Dou Great Forest right now."
"Besides, you know how much that Emperor Auspicious Beast cares about our Holy Spirit Cult. Who knows if your words were overheard by some Ferocious Beast."
Seeing the black resentment emanating from the gaunt Evil Soul Master, the sinister Evil Soul Master spat softly and stopped talking.
During this year, after Di Tian handed over control of the Holy Spirit Cult to the Emperor Auspicious Beast.
These Evil Soul Master also enjoyed a period of revelry.
After all, that's how they perceive it.
Since Beast God Di Tian in the Star Dou Great Forest, no longer directly controls their Holy Spirit Cult.
Doesn't that mean they can act more freely in the Star Dou Great Forest?
You should know that many Evil Soul Master feel extremely uncomfortable if they don't manipulate living souls, blood sacrifices, and resentment.
Having been in the Star Dou Great Forest for so long, they haven't really had any meat yet.
Although occasionally, in private, he would kidnap some neglected Soul Beast from the Star Dou Great Forest to indulge himself.
But they didn't dare to make too much of a fuss, though they were still itching to do it.
Now that Di Tian is gone and has been replaced by an Emperor Auspicious Beast that doesn't seem to have high cultivation, won't their good days begin?
What they didn't know was that Di Tian really didn't care much about the lives of those low-level Soul Beast.
Di Tian was aware of the little tricks they had played behind the scenes, but he simply couldn't be bothered to care.
After all, as long as the Holy Spirit Cult doesn't openly carry out large-scale massacres.
In the Star Dou Great Forest, the daily deaths of a dozen or so low-level Soul Beast are nothing to worry about.
In Di Tian's eyes, apart from those belonging to the Dragon Clan, only those top-tier or Super Beast Soul Beast worthy of his attention.
However, Di Ruier is different.
After being guided by Huo Yuhao's Attribute Attraction, he was influenced by Huo Yuhao's mindset.
In her heart now, all Soul Beast, regardless of their strength or potential, are equal.
They are all her subjects, the subjects of this Emperor Auspicious Beast.
It is perfectly reasonable for Soul Beast to follow their habits and instincts, hunting and reproducing with each other.
However, people like those in the Holy Spirit Cult use torture and harm to Soul Beast to enhance their own strength or derive pleasure from it.
This is undoubtedly a blatant provocation against her, the Emperor Auspicious Beast.
When Emperor Auspicious Beast travel, they are always accompanied by Ferocious Beast.
The original Di Ruier did not care about this when she was still the Emperor Auspicious Beast.
However, she has now learned from Huo Yuhao how to utilize her identity and the power she can mobilize.
Among the many Ferocious Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, the first one she sought out was the Myriad Demon King.
Deep in the dark forest, the dense, opaque branches and leaves intertwine to form patches of gloomy sky.
Thick moss spread across the dry tree trunks, and decaying bones and corpses could be faintly seen beneath the dead trees.
Decay and life intertwine, and deep within the branches and leaves of these withered trees lies a somewhat inconspicuous old tree.
From the outside, the old tree is not very tall, the trunk is slightly twisted, and the bark is covered with sores and marks.
Few people know that this is the true form of the Myriad Demon King, after he was forcibly moved from the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest to the core area of Star Dou Great Forest by Di Tian.
This Demonic Eye Demon Tree, which once absorbed and plundered the lives of countless beings, has now quietly gone into hibernation.
"Myriad Demon King." A clear and melodious voice rang out in the environment that seemed completely out of place with her presence.
Di Ruier's arrival brought a touch of warmth to the dark, damp, and sunless depths of the forest.
As she called out, the withered vines around her intertwined.
Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man with a bluish complexion and eerie green eyes appeared in front of Di Ruier.
The surrounding branches and vines seemed to be subtly connected to him, as if they were providing him with nourishment and Life Force.
Upon seeing Di Ruier's arrival, the Myriad Demon King forced a smile onto his face.
"Why does this Auspicious Beast have time to come and see me?"
As a being capable of ruling over all plants in the entire Star Dou Great Forest, the Myriad Demon King was undoubtedly deeply feared by Di Tian.
Although the Ferocious Beast- level Plant-type Soul Beast were already able to transform into human form and leave, Di Tian had already set up control over the true form of the Myriad Demon King.
They couldn't move an inch without his permission; he had practically completely restricted them.
After all, the Myriad Demon King's ability to endure and scheme is freakish among all Soul Beast.
Not to mention that among the already simple Plant-type Soul Beast, the existence of the Myriad Demon King is even more unique and peculiar.
However, like all Ferocious Beast, when facing the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Myriad Demon King still tried his best to show his gentle side.
After all, the existence of the Emperor Auspicious Beast directly affects the speed of their cultivation progress and whether they can increase their chances of successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation.
Even someone as ruthless and reckless as Xiong Jun would suppress his temper upon seeing this little ancestor, let alone the cunning and calculating Myriad Demon King.
"Myriad Demon King, I've come here hoping you can help me."
"Oh?" Narrowing his eyes slightly, the Myriad Demon King asked tentatively, "Auspicious Beast, please speak freely."
At this moment, the Myriad Demon King was somewhat unsure of Di Ruier's intentions.
After all, except for some very special occasions, Di Tian would almost never allow anyone to come into contact with him.
Now, according to the Auspicious Beast's meaning, could it be that he, the Myriad Demon King, still has a chance to turn the tables under Di Tian's nose?
Di Ruier explained her thoughts in detail, "Ever since those human Soul Master who were permitted by Di Tian came to our Star Dou Great Forest..."
"Those low-level soul Beast Clan have been thrown into chaos and have no peace. Now, Di Tian has handed over the authority to govern them to me."
At this point, Di Ruier became more serious, and an aura of authority emanated from her.
Despite being a relatively ordinary Demonic Eye Demon Tree, the suppression at the bloodline level caused the Myriad Demon King to bow slightly to Di Ruier.
However, he was more delighted than anything else, because every word Di Ruier said next resonated with him.
"In order to stop their rampage, I hope that you, Myriad Demon King, will cooperate with me to monitor those human Soul Master."
"If they do anything to harm other soul Beast Clan, stop them immediately and report it to me."
"As for how to punish them, I will make my own arrangements."
At this point, Di Ruier's golden eyes flickered, and the fleeting pressure within them made the Myriad Demon King lower his head even further.
"Di Tian has always believed that your existence Myriad Demon King, poses a threat to the Star Dou Great Forest."
"But that was tens of thousands of years ago. After I was born, even if you, Myriad Demon King, did not harm other Soul Beast, your cultivation would still steadily improve."
"Furthermore, reducing the hunting of other Soul Beast will also help you accumulate your own luck."
"I believe Myriad Demon King will no longer hunt indiscriminately like before. What do you say, Myriad Demon King?"
Hearing Di Ruier's words, the originally excited Myriad Demon King calmed down a bit.
Because Di Ruier is right. Hunting Soul Beast, devouring life, and painstakingly developing, what is the purpose of the Myriad Demon King?
Isn't the goal to grow stronger, have a longer lifespan, and continue to survive?
However, now that Auspicious Beast have been introduced, it is better to continue the previous approach.
It's far safer to follow auspicious Auspicious Beast than to risk being hostile to most Soul Beast.
Thus, the Myriad Demon King no longer yielded to bloodline and status, but sincerely bowed his head to Di Ruier before him.
"Please rest assured and leave it to me. Under my watchful eye, the actions of those human Soul Master will be exposed."
Seeing the posture of the Myriad Demon King, Di Ruier nodded. "Myriad Demon King, don't worry, the situation on the Douluo Continent is changing rapidly."
"The threat posed by humans is growing stronger, and we Soul Beast must unite our strength closely. This is my idea, and it is also Di Tian's intention."
Looking at the radiant Di Ruier, the Myriad Demon King couldn't help but think to himself, 'Emperor Auspicious Beast, Soul Beast Emperor, it seems she's no longer the little one she used to be.'
'But besides it being your Di Tian's intention, is the one inside the forbidden area also involved?'
Under the watchful eyes of the Myriad Demon King, all those Evil Soul Masters who were causing trouble were exposed.
In general, not one of the more than one hundred Evil Soul Master had not done anything bad in the Star Dou Great Forest.
However, due to the cooperation with the Sun and Sun Moon Empire, the Emperor Auspicious Beast did not kill them all after they were all brought to justice.
He simply took Xiong Jun and killed the thirty-odd most wicked Evil Soul Master as a warning to others.
Faced with the pressure from Xiong Jun and the Dragon's Might's might that was faintly pressing down on him.
The Great Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult bent over even more.
He is the oldest member of the Holy Spirit Cult besides Ye Xishui.
This Great Elder was not the most powerful, but he was the most resilient, and his strengths lay in his ability to assess situations and his keen insight.
Not only did he agree to all of Di Ruier's demands, but he also strengthened his control over the Evil Soul Master under his command.
He even personally dragged out more than a dozen Evil Soul Master, skinned them, extracted their souls, and turned them into human puppets on the spot to show his sincerity.
"Please rest assured, Auspicious Beast, such a thing will never happen again in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"We will not delay our cooperation with the Star Dou Great Forest. Within three days, the Sun Moon Empire will send reinforcements."
"And these are my humble apologies from the Holy Spirit Cult. Please accept them."
Although it was quite painful, the Holy Spirit Cult's Great Elder even handed over a Level 9 Defensive Soul Tool he had brought as an apology.
Seeing that the other party was so humble, Di Ruier naturally couldn't continue to make trouble.
Subsequently, under the control of this Great Elder, the Holy Spirit Cult did indeed restrain itself considerably.
Often, before Di Ruier could even cause trouble, those who didn't follow the rules had already been dealt with internally.
Unlike the unruly followers of the Holy Spirit Cult, the Soul Engineer sent by the Sun Moon Empire were much more obedient.
However, in the eyes of Di Ruier and the group of Ferocious Beast, the threat posed by these Soul Engineer was more serious than that posed by the followers of the Holy Spirit Cult.
Star Dou Great Forest Core Area
Looking at the image projected by the Spiritual Power of the Myriad Demon King.
Di Ruier. Di Tian, Bi Ji, and Zi JI all had somewhat solemn expressions.
Both Xiong Jun and Scarlet King were somewhat confused, but they still adopted a thoughtful posture.
"Impressive tactics indeed." Di Tian sneered and praised, "I never expected that humans, whom I previously disregarded, could actually accomplish such remarkable feats."
"Beast God, this seems familiar," Zi JI asked hesitantly.
The Soul Engineer of the Sun Moon Empire were wearing full-body armor.
They cut through mountains and mined minerals deep beneath the Star Dou Great Forest.
These minerals are located in places that even Soul Beast skilled in digging are reluctant to venture into.
The familiarity that Zi JI mentioned refers to the crystals embedded in the heart of the Soul Tool Armor.
"Dragon Crystal, it's only slightly similar," Di Tian said coldly.
Only after hearing this did the other Ferocious Beast understand what Di Tian was angry and worried about.
Dragon Crystal are unique Energy Crystal of the Dragon Clan. They are Dragon Core that have not been integrated with the Life Force of the entire body, and they are also the Soul Core of the Dragon Clan.
It is only because its composition is somewhat different from that of ordinary Soul Core that it is unique to the Dragon Clan and is therefore called Dragon Crystal.
This is also why Dragon Clan are generally stronger than other Soul Beast; Dragon Crystal have a much higher energy utilization rate than ordinary Soul Core.
"Have humans already been able to replicate Dragon Crystal? Or...?" Bi Ji asked with some concern.
Di Tian shook his head and didn't say anything more, only saying, "Myriad Demon King, keep an eye on these humans. If they make any other moves, come find me and the Auspicious Beast immediately."