Douluo Era.
Next to Lake of Life.
The moment Light Screen went out, silence fell like a wall.
Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python turned to look at each other at the same time, then turned back at the same time, each sighed and shook their heads dully.
The sigh rolled across the lake, causing a few ripples.
Neither of the two people spoke first, but the same words were in each other's eyes - how could it be like this?
Tang San Clenched his fists.
His brows were almost twisted into a ball, and there were blue veins pulsing faintly on his forehead.
He stared at Xiao Wu's back, his throat was tight and his voice was hoarse.
"Fake."
Tang San Take a step forward.
"Xiao Wu, this Light Screen must be fake!"
"You are definitely slandering me!"
"I will definitely protect you in the future. No matter what, I will never let you die in front of me."
"Whoever dares to hurt you must step over my body!"
The more he spoke, the faster he spoke, as fast as Soul Power rushing through his meridians, and every word carried a scalding temperature.
It seemed as if just speaking fast enough and hard enough could tear those images to pieces from reality.
Xiao Wu There is no looking back.
Her shoulders were trembling, and her tears fell one after another on the grass by the lake, leaving a small dark water mark.
The little rabbit's ears were drooped, and its whole body shrank into a ball, as if it was trying to hide itself underground.
"No..."
Xiao Wu's voice was cut into pieces by crying.
"Mistress... this is not your problem."
"It was me... it was me who was so stupid."
"I keep saying that I want to avenge my mother, but those... those things I did..."
"It can no longer be described as stupid. This is my biggest problem!"
She turned around suddenly, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face.
The self-blame in those eyes was as thick as ink that cannot be melted away.
"I'm sorry... I will hurt you in the future too!"
Tang San opened his mouth, and there was a hot thing in his chest. He wanted to say something more, but all the words were stuck in his throat.
"Enough!"
Titan Giant Ape's voice suddenly exploded, like a muffled thunder hitting the air, cutting off the two people's words.
He stared with copper bell-like eyes, and the aura around him made the plants and trees fall to the ground.
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
"And you human being!"
"What's the use of talking about it now?"
"The big question is how to avoid this situation in the future!"
"In the end, we have to find a way to deal with that Bibi Dong, deal with the Spirit Hall!"
"If you cry here, can you cry them to death?"
Although his words were rough, they were like a bucket of cold water, pulling the two of them out of their respective quagmire of guilt.
Yes, what's the use of crying?
Tang Hao steps out of the shadows.
His face was so pale that it was almost transparent, there were still traces of dark purple bruises on the corners of his mouth, and his breath was very weak.
But those eyes were calm and steady, like a pool of old water that would not be wrinkled by the wind.
"He's right."
Tang Hao stood beside Tang San.
"Everything is Spirit Hall's fault. You two are just children, don't take it upon yourself."
"It's a pity that I was seriously injured. Although you two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are strong, your numbers are too small."
"Once Spirit Hall goes out in force, we can't stop it."
He frowned, thinking. The heavy darkness of night pressed between his brows, making his already pale face look even more haggard.
"How about... simply moving and escaping somewhere else?"
Sky Azure Bull Python shook his head slowly.
His voice was low and steady, and every word was like a stone sinking to the bottom of a lake, without any impetuousness.
"No."
"We have lived in Star Dou Forest for so long that it is difficult to leave."
"Besides, Star Dou Forest is the safest place. There are countless Soul Beasts that can contain them."
"If we flee, we will lose our geographical advantage."
He paused, his deep gaze falling on Tang Hao, examining this human being.
After a while, the coldness in his eyes relaxed a little.
"Humanity."
"Since you are Sister Xiao Wu's friend, we believe you for now."
"This Lake of Life is the world's top resource, and the lake is filled with powerful life force."
"If you absorb it for a long time, you may have a chance to recover."
"When the time comes, with your strength, we might be able to give it a try."
Tang Hao raised his eyebrows.
"Oh? Is there such a benefit?"
Tang San suddenly raised his head and looked at the turquoise blue lake.
Lake of Life glows softly under the moonlight, like a huge piece of amber embedded in the heart of the forest.
His pupils shrank slightly, Soul Power circulated in his body, and soon he felt the vitality that was so rich that it almost solidified.
"That's right! This is Lake of Life, one of the three most treasured places in the world."
"Father, this senior Soul Beast is right. As long as you continue to be nourished by the power of life, you can recover."
"And the vitality here is strong enough to even help Soul Master and Soul Beast practice."
Tang Hao's eyes flashed, and then he laughed.
Although the laughter was weak, it was filled with a long-lost joy.
"That's it!"
When he thought about it again, his smile suddenly faded, and a complex dark color appeared in his eyes.
"Wait, mistress."
"Since this Lake of Life is so powerful, I can bring Ah Yin. It may be useful."
Tang San frowned.
A string in my heart was plucked, and it felt numb. I couldn't tell what it felt like.
"Who is Ah Yin?"
Tang Hao gave a forced smile, and there were too many things in that smile that Tang San couldn't understand.
There is nostalgia, pain, and a hint of secret expectation.
"You will know then."
"Now that the crisis is approaching, it's time to hand over the legacy Ah Yin left to you."
"Xiaosan, please follow me back to Holy Soul Village first, get your things and then come back."
Tang San's heart skipped a beat.
Ah Yin--Just hearing this name brings an indescribable sense of intimacy to my chest.
It was like the blood was resonating, like something sleeping in the body was gently called out.
He was silent for a moment and finally nodded.
Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python looked at each other again.
The air froze for a moment, and even the ripples on the lake seemed to have stopped.
This human... is suddenly leaving?
Could it be that he knew that he couldn't defeat Spirit Hall, so he was ready to defect to the Spirit Hall and lead the way for the Spirit Hall?
The vigilance in their eyes flashed like flames, and they quietly took half a step closer to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu suddenly wiped the tears on his face hard.
She sniffed, turned around with red eyes, and met the eyes of her two companions. Her voice was still hoarse, but it was extremely clear.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, you don't have to worry."
"I believe in Xiaosan... and Xiaosan's father."
"If he really had any intention against us, he would have captured me on the road."
"If it weren't for uncle, I might not even be able to come back."
Sky Azure Bull Python stared at her for a long time, with complex emotions surging in his eyes - worry, hesitation, and finally compromise.
He sighed slowly and nodded heavily.
That nod overcame all doubts.