Electrolux Appears

At the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest,

Liu Yuan led Huo Yuhao into the area.

Ancient trees towered overhead, presenting the sight of a primeval forest.

As the largest gathering place for soul beasts, this was Liu Yuan's first time here as well, so he had to be extremely cautious.

As the purple light of his third Soul Ring flickered, willow branches transformed into a sharp spear. It gleamed with a chilling light. The shaft was eight feet long, while its broad spearhead alone measured four feet, and the pole was as thick as an ordinary person's arm.

Though its appearance was unusual, it suited Liu Yuan quite well. Half a year ago, he had received the Breaking Clan's spear techniques as a reward for completing a mission.

With a sweep of his spear, he shattered the shrubs ahead.

"Yuhao, the Star Dou Forest is filled with danger. You cannot stray more than three steps away from me. Do you understand?"

Liu Yuan spoke with a solemn expression. At some point, however, a wooden box had appeared hanging from his waist.

"Yes."

Huo Yuhao hurriedly gripped the White Tiger Dagger, then followed closely behind like a little tagalong.

After they had walked for quite some distance,

Whoosh—

A black figure suddenly pounced at them.

But before it could get close, an emerald-gold willow branch shot through the air ahead of it, binding the black figure tightly before hanging it directly from a tree.

That allowed them to see its appearance clearly.

Liu Yuan merely glanced at it. "A Wind Baboon."

What a classic performer.

"Godslayer," late but never absent, huh?

Roar, roar—

A ten-year soul beast was clearly more beast than intelligent creature. Even while bound, the Wind Baboon continued to roar with all its strength.

Liu Yuan merely moved one finger.

His second Soul Ring lit up, and Absorb activated.

In less than a single breath, most of the Wind Baboon's strength was drained away, leaving it completely listless.

"Let's go."

Without even looking back, Liu Yuan continued onward.

"Oh..." Before leaving, Huo Yuhao glanced back at the Wind Baboon. "Brother, aren't we killing it?"

"No need." Liu Yuan shook his head. "Besides, it isn't suitable as your first Soul Ring."

Yet after looking away from the Wind Baboon, the longing in Huo Yuhao's eyes grew even stronger. "Brother, can we really find a Soul Ring suitable for me?"

Unlike in the original timeline, Huo Yuhao was no longer an ignorant novice. He had studied before and knew that spiritual-type soul beasts matching his Martial Soul were rare.

"Of course." Liu Yuan remained alert as he spoke. "There are still several days before Shrek Academy begins classes, so we have plenty of time. No matter what, I'll hunt down a hundred-year Soul Ring for you."

But despite saying that,

his attention was actually fixed on the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

Big worm, why weren't you here yet?

If you didn't come, how was Elder Yi supposed to come?

However, just as he was searching for the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm,

within the Mixed Zone of the Star Dou Forest,

at that moment, a flawless snow-white tiger burst frantically from the woods. Wherever it passed, flowers, grass, and trees were trampled into a miserable state. As one of the dominant tigers, the Bright Light Tiger was now fleeing for its life.

Because behind it, a golden streak of light darted forward. It was a soul beast over three meters long, eight feet tall at the shoulder, and covered in a layer of brilliant golden fur.

Judging by its appearance, it looked incomparably noble.

But as it gave chase,

it suddenly stopped.

The vertical eye between its brows lit up,

as though it had sensed something.

The next second, it abruptly changed direction. Abandoning its original prey, it raced toward the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.

Not far behind it, an exceptionally robust crimson-gold soul beast with three beast heads, resembling a lion but actually a giant mastiff, saw its little ancestor abandon the hunt and run toward the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. It was immediately bewildered.

What was going on? Why had it stopped eating?

But the next second, it panicked.

Because its little ancestor was about to disappear from sight!

Without time to think further, it hurriedly chased after it.

Elsewhere,

the Bright Light Tiger that had narrowly escaped death: "..."

Had it just gotten its life back?

Move! It had to move immediately!

It might escape once, but not a second time!

At the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest,

as Liu Yuan led Huo Yuhao deeper and deeper,

Buzz—

Suddenly, the air seemed to tremble as an invisible spiritual wave abruptly swept over them!

In an instant, Liu Yuan felt as if something had struck his mind heavily. The same happened to every living creature in the area.

Liu Yuan: "..."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, damn you!

Just as he collapsed headfirst onto the ground,

[ Ding! ]

A soft chime sounded from the platform in his mind.

At that exact moment, the wooden box at his waist opened automatically, and the ferocious aura of the Spirit-Eating Carving Knife leaked out.

Liu Yuan's head was still spinning when he heard a voice. "Whoa! What is that thing? Why does it look so scary to a silkworm? Forget it, forget it. The important matter comes first..."

Immediately afterward, a smug voice sounded. "Hehehe... Don't worry, I won't hurt you."

"But you hurt my brother!"

"It's fine. He merely fainted temporarily."

"..."

Liu Yuan: "..."

Could he tolerate this?

No. He had to beat this worm up first! Otherwise, after it sacrificed itself later, he would no longer be able to hit it.

He forced his eyes open and slowly rose to his feet.

Amid the argument, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, who was quite confident in his spiritual power and had thus stopped investigating carefully, told Huo Yuhao his purpose.

Just as he was about to ask Huo Yuhao how he was doing, he discovered that Huo Yuhao was staring fixedly behind him.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm immediately realized something was wrong. He hurriedly tried to press his head against Huo Yuhao's forehead. "It's your first time, so I'll be gentle. Bear with it..."

But before he could finish,

a hand grabbed the antenna atop his head first, then yanked him before its owner.

What entered his vision was Liu Yuan's teasing gaze.

"I heard everything just now."

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, who had not intended to resist: "..."

How strange!

Why hadn't this kid fainted?

Realizing that his situation was "bad," he was about to wave his tiny feelers. But before he could say anything,

Bang—

A heavy punch smashed into his head.

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm hurriedly clutched his head.

"Owowow— It hurts like hell!"

But the next second,

another Liu-style Heavy Punch came crashing down.

"Who are you calling brother?"

"Human, don't go too far..."

Knowing he was in the wrong, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm cried out unwillingly. This human had no sense of boundaries! And he could talk now, so why wasn't this guy even afraid?

No! This couldn't continue!

Otherwise, where would his dignity go?

With that thought, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm immediately acted.

"I'm coming!" He broke free of Liu Yuan's grasp and crashed into Huo Yuhao with lightning speed.

At that moment, the sky, which had been perfectly clear a moment ago, suddenly darkened. A thunderous boom rang out high above. In that instant, the sun's light was completely obscured by darkness, and an enormous pressure that made it hard to breathe descended from the heavens.

Liu Yuan saw it and immediately raised his head in delight!

The next second,

a stream of gray air appeared and descended toward them.

"It's finally here!"