The Three-Eyed Golden Lion? The Power of Destiny

"We've only known each other for a short while... but I truly wish to have a soul beast companion..."

"I hope we can meet again in our next life..."

After Ji Ye finished speaking, his vision went black, and his body collapsed forward, losing consciousness.

The Ice-Armored Godzilla let out a low, mournful cry, carefully catching his body with its massive foreclaws and shielding him beneath its frame.

It raised its head, vigilantly staring at the approaching aura, its body crouching slightly as it prepared for a fight to the death.

Not long after.

The figure emerged from the shadows of the trees.

It was not a behemoth.

It was a soul beast about three meters long and eight feet tall at the shoulder, its entire body covered in a layer of brilliant golden fur that shimmered with a soft luster under the sunlight.

Its form resembled a lion, yet its four claws were like those of a dragon, each one gleaming with a metallic, icy coldness. A red vertical pupil grew on its forehead, rotating slightly at this moment as it surveyed everything before it.

The Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The Ice-Armored Godzilla's pupils constricted violently.

It recognized this legendary existence.

The Emperor Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Forest, the noblest bloodline among all soul beasts, the embodiment of the world's fortune.

The Ice-Armored Godzilla lowered its head slightly, setting aside all hostility and vigilance.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion walked forward slowly, its golden fur flowing with fine, shimmering light under the moonlight, its gait light and graceful, like a monarch patrolling its territory.

It circled Ji Ye, lowering its head to carefully examine the unconscious youth. When its gaze fell upon his face, that red vertical pupil brightened slightly.

This human's appearance... was more beautiful than any creature it had ever seen.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked down at the Ice-Armored Godzilla, then back at the unconscious Ji Ye, and finally spoke.

Its voice carried a crisp, melodious feminine tone.

"Do you know him?"

The Ice-Armored Godzilla shook its head, then nodded, letting out a low whimper as if to say, "We just met, but he is a good person."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was silent for a moment, then slowly walked up to Ji Ye and looked down at him.

Its third eye emitted a soft golden light, enveloping Ji Ye's entire body.

"Go guard the perimeter; I will save him."

The Ice-Armored Godzilla let out a grateful low growl, turned, and walked to the outskirts, its massive body blocking the bushes as it vigilantly scanned the surroundings.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stared down at the unconscious Ji Ye, slowly bringing its third eye close to his forehead.

Golden light flowed from the vertical pupil like a stream of warm spring water, seeping into the center of Ji Ye's brow.

Ji Ye's body trembled slightly, and the eyeballs beneath his lids moved.

Ji Ye slowly opened his eyes, his vision gradually shifting from blurry to clear.

Suddenly, he felt a warm, heavy pressure on his chest.

He looked down.

A small golden lion was lying on his chest, its furry head resting against his heart, breathing steadily as if it were asleep.

Its fur shimmered with a soft golden luster, and the red vertical pupil on its forehead was slightly closed, though a trace of residual light still flickered faintly at the center of its brow.

Ji Ye was stunned.

His mind was filled with many memories that did not belong to him.

Deep within the Star Dou Forest, golden sunlight filtered through the canopy onto a running cub; walking alone under the moonlight, the third eye on its forehead scanning the silent forest; passing by powerful soul beasts time and again, watching them look upon it with reverence.

Those were the memories of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

She had traveled to every corner of the Star Dou Forest and seen countless soul beasts, none of whom dared to show the slightest negligence toward her.

Those images surged into his mind like a tide, intertwining with his own memories until he could no longer distinguish which were his and which were hers.

Ji Ye watched her sleeping on his chest, remained silent for a few breaths, and then reached out to gently stroke her head.

The golden fur felt warm and soft to the touch, like a golden cloud.

Ji Ye spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.

"Did you save me?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion did not open her eyes, but her tail flicked gently, as if responding to him.

Ji Ye's mind was flooded with information about her.

The embodiment of the world's fortune, the darling of the Star Dou Forest, the only Emperor Auspicious Beast in the world.

And yet, she had shared half of her fate-bound power with him.

This meant that from this day forward, an invisible bond existed between them; he could sense her feelings, and her safety was inextricably linked to his own.

Ji Ye opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

Gaining half of the Star Dou Forest's fortune was naturally of great benefit to him, but it also brought with it an added sense of responsibility.

Ji Ye gently rubbed the top of her head once more.

"Thank you."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion finally opened her eyes and raised her head to look at him.

Her golden eyes were clear and bright, carrying a hint of scrutiny and a trace of curiosity hidden deep within.

"Your name is Ji Ye?" Her voice remained ethereal, possessing a crisp and pleasant feminine tone.

Ji Ye nodded.

"That is me. Thank you, Three-Eyed Golden Lion."

"Your memories... I have seen them."

She tilted her head.

"Placed under house arrest for six years, taken to the Worship Hall by Qian Renxue, meeting those titled Douluo, going to the Star Dou Forest to capture Xiao Wu, heading to the Sunset Forest to find immortal herbs, and that Ghost Douluo who wanted to kill you."

Her tone was indifferent, as if she were merely recounting a story.

"You humans... certainly have quite the rich experiences."

"The world outside is truly interesting."

Ji Ye looked at her, silent for two seconds.

"You gave me your memories as well."

"Mm." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion did not deny it.

"Our fates are now intertwined."

Just as Ji Ye prepared to speak, a deafening sound of running suddenly erupted from the depths of the forest.

The ground shook violently, causing fallen leaves to rustle down from the canopy, and even the air itself began to hum.

A roar echoed from afar, carrying undisguised rage and pressure, as if something were charging toward them at immense speed.

The Ice-Armored Godzilla let out a low whimper, its massive body shrinking behind a large tree, its giant head lowered as if it had encountered something that terrified it to the core.

Ji Ye braced himself against the ground to sit up, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion jumped down from his chest to stand by his side.

She was unconcerned, but Ji Ye was panicking.

Watching the direction of the approaching entity, he slowly uttered a name.

"...Scarlet King."

The guardian of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Ninth among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts.

A two-hundred-thousand-year-old Three-Headed Red Demon Mastiff!

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stood lazily in front of Ji Ye and glanced at him.

"No need to be nervous, it is my Uncle Scarlet King."

Ji Ye did not know what to say.

I know he is your Uncle Scarlet King, but he is not my Uncle Scarlet King!

Sure enough, a few breaths later, a massive crimson figure lunged out from the woods and landed ten meters in front of Ji Ye, kicking up a sky full of dust.

PS: The second female lead, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, Di Qiu'er! For her appearance, please refer to Qian Renxue.