Bringing the Demon Subduing Douluo to Sunset Forest

The several elders looked at Ji Ye simultaneously.

They also wanted to know the answer to this question.

Ji Ye stood in the center of the group, feeling their curious gazes, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"Because I had a dream."

Demon Subduing Douluo was stunned.

"A dream?"

"Mm." Ji Ye spoke without changing his expression.

"In the dream, I became a deity, my spiritual power enveloped the entire Douluo Continent, and everything was under my perception."

After hearing this, the elders felt it was even more absurd.

"A deity... the dream you had, kid..."

Azure Phoenix Douluo's mouth twitched; he clearly didn't believe it, but he didn't press the issue.

Everyone had secrets.

Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed heartily, his laughter echoing through the Worship Hall several times.

"Good! Good lad! If there are any more good things like this in the future, remember to tell this old man. For such good things, I am willing to be the first to run errands!"

The other elders also began to laugh.

"Little Ye, how are you going to handle this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast by your side?"

Xiao Wu had been standing behind Ji Ye, her head lowered in fear, her whole body trembling.

It was her first time appearing in front of so many human Title Douluo.

It was as if a lamb had walked into a wolf's den.

Hearing Feather Douluo say this, everyone's gaze fell upon her.

Ji Ye looked back at her, his expression calm.

"Her name is Xiao Wu. She is still of some use to me, so do not harm her for now."

Feather Douluo blinked.

"Since that is the case, then we will listen to you."

Demon Subduing Douluo draped an arm over Ji Ye's shoulder, his other hand stroking his chin, his mouth curled into his usual irreverent smile.

"Little Ye, that lousy Shrek Academy, are you still going back?"

Ji Ye shook his head.

"I am not going back."

"Oh?" Demon Subduing Douluo raised an eyebrow.

"Then why did you go there in the first place?"

"It wasn't just for this transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, was it?"

Ji Ye thought for a moment, his tone casual.

"I just wanted to see what those so-called monsters of Shrek looked like."

"Monsters?" Demon Subduing Douluo was taken aback.

"Actually, the so-called Shrek Seven Devils are just like that; they are very weak." Ji Ye spoke with disdain.

Feather Douluo chuckled upon hearing this.

"The only person in the entire Douluo Continent who can be called a monster is probably you, Ji Ye."

Ji Ye did not respond, turning his gaze toward Demon Subduing Douluo.

"Senior Demon Subduing, accompany me on a trip."

Demon Subduing Douluo's eyes lit up instantly.

"Where to?"

"Sunset Forest."

The several elders looked at Ji Ye simultaneously.

"Sunset Forest? That place is filled with poisonous miasma; what are you going there for?"

Ji Ye smiled but remained silent.

Azure Phoenix Douluo frowned.

"Little Ye, explain yourself clearly. That place is dangerous. We cannot let the Seventh just accompany you alone; if something were to happen—"

"Rest assured, Senior Azure Phoenix." Ji Ye interrupted him.

"I know what I am doing."

Demon Subduing Douluo patted his chest.

"What are you afraid of! With me here to protect him, how could this kid possibly get hurt?"

The several elders exchanged glances, and Golden Crocodile Douluo finally spoke.

"Since Ji Ye wants to go, then let him go. This kid knows what he's doing."

He glanced at Ji Ye. "However, Seventh, you must keep a close eye on him. Don't let any accidents happen."

"That goes without saying!" Demon Subduing Douluo slung an arm around Ji Ye's shoulder and walked toward the exit.

"Let's go, Little Ye, lead the way!"

As the two stepped out of the Worship Hall's gates, Ji Ye looked back. Xiao Wu was standing inside the hall, watching him from a distance of over ten yards, her eyes filled with nervousness and unease.

Ji Ye gave her a slight nod, then turned back around and walked away without looking back.

Xiao Wu could not die yet.

Because he did not need a spirit ring at the moment...

Demon Subduing Douluo walked beside him, asking curiously, "The Sunset Forest is so vast, what are we looking for there?"

The corners of Ji Ye's mouth curled slightly as he looked into the distance.

"A treasure land."

"A treasure land? What kind of treasure land?"

"You'll know when we get there."

Three days later, on the outskirts of the Sunset Forest.

The carriage slowed to a stop in front of a chaotic campsite.

A large number of people had gathered here, mostly low-level spirit masters and mercenaries. They sat in groups of three or five around campfires; some were wiping their weapons, some were counting supplies, and others were whispering to each other, discussing routes for hunting spirit beasts in the forest.

The air was filled with the smell of campfire smoke and roasted meat, mixed with the damp, earthy scent unique to the edge of the forest.

Ji Ye lifted the carriage curtain and jumped down, with Demon Subduing Douluo following closely behind.

Both of them wore the uniforms of the Martial Soul Hall—deep blue robes with the golden Martial Soul Hall emblem embroidered on the chest—which stood out starkly in this environment.

The bustling campsite fell silent in an instant.

Everyone's gaze turned toward them, some curious, some vigilant, and some filled with a hint of awe.

A middle-aged mercenary who had been sharpening his blade stopped his movements. His eyes lingered on the two for a long while before finally landing on the emblem on Demon Subduing Douluo's chest, his pupils constricting sharply.

"That's... the Worship Hall emblem?!" he exclaimed in a low voice. It wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet camp.

A young spirit master nearby leaned in and lowered his voice.

"Worship Hall? A Martial Soul Hall elder? Doesn't that mean... a Titled Douluo?!"

"Shh, keep it down!"

"My god, why would a Titled Douluo come to a place like this? The Sunset Forest isn't small, but there's nothing worth hunting for a Titled Douluo here, is there?"

"Who is that young man next to him? He looks so young; could he be the elder's disciple?"

The gazes of several female spirit masters bypassed Demon Subduing Douluo entirely and landed on Ji Ye.

A young woman with a ponytail had been drinking water, but when she saw Ji Ye, she forgot to lower her waterskin, and water spilled from the corner of her mouth without her even noticing.

Her companion nudged her gently, and she snapped back to reality, wiping her mouth in a flurry as her face turned bright red to the tips of her ears.

"That young man... isn't he just too good-looking?" she whispered to her companion.

Her companion covered her mouth, her eyes sparkling.

"And he's walking alongside a powerful Titled Douluo."

Demon Subduing Douluo took in all these reactions, his mouth curling into a grin as he nudged Ji Ye with his elbow.

"Little Ye, your arrival has left everyone in this camp stunned."

Ji Ye glanced at him, his tone indifferent.

"Senior, shouldn't you restrain your aura a bit? You're scaring everyone."

"I am restraining it," Demon Subduing Douluo said, spreading his hands.

"It's just that there are still people among them who know their stuff and can recognize the Worship Hall emblem. But relatively speaking, your face is the one that's too flashy."

Ji Ye couldn't be bothered to respond and walked toward the forest entrance.

Demon Subduing Douluo laughed heartily and followed behind him.

The two walked into the Sunset Forest, and the campsite behind them gradually blurred into the shadows of the trees.

The Sunset Forest was more humid than the Star Dou Forest, and the air was filled with a faint scent of humus. Beneath their feet lay a thick layer of decaying leaves that felt soft and spongy to the touch.

Light filtered down through the gaps in the dense canopy, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

From time to time, unknown birds and beasts darted through the bushes, creating rustling sounds.