182. I didn't say you could die!

That shouldn't be the case; why would it be here now?

This... is completely illogical!

If Xu Nian'an's guess is correct, this Three-Eyed Golden Lion should have been born as a Beast of Destiny representing the rise of the Star Dou Forest after Tang San, the first Chosen One of the Douluo Continent, ascended to the Soul Beast Divine Realm.

How could it possibly, how could it have been born/appeared ahead of schedule?!

Xu Nian'an didn't understand.

Buzz!

Just then, the golden dragon pattern on Xu Nian'an's forehead flickered slightly, and a strong attraction drew Xu Nian'an involuntarily to look into the distance.

It's another Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Could it be... could it be because of me?

It was born prematurely because of itself?

Thinking back to many years ago, after his breakthrough in cultivation, the power of the golden dragon within him inexplicably awakened.

As the Human Emperor, Xu Nian'an is blessed with good fortune. As the Emperor among Soul Beast, it is not impossible that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion Auspicious Beast sensed this and was born to meet this calamity.

But... why!

To be honest, Xu Nian'an didn't want to have too much involvement with Soul Beast before becoming a god.

Of course, if Xu Nian'an were to cooperate with the Soul Beast Clan after becoming a god, in order to gain greater power and a higher status, that would be perfectly understandable.

But now...

"Your Majesty, it's... it's Miss Zhu Zhuqing! They seem to be in danger!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian'an silently lowered his head. Below, in front of the enormous Titan Giant Ape, was a giant bear with a huge black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring constantly flashing. Clearly, this giant bear was the Martial Soul Avatar.

Behind this bear-like Martial Soul Avatar are six young men and women.

"Tang San and Mu Bai, I don't care what grudges you two have, shut them up right now and we'll talk outside!"

After giving a stern reprimand, Zhao Wuji looked ahead with awe at Dai Mubai and Tang San, who had just been arguing fiercely.

"Your Majesty, King of the Forest, we have no intention of offending you. If this is your territory, we will withdraw immediately!"

Upon hearing Zhao Wuji's words, the enormous Titan Giant Ape slowly lowered its head.

Its nose twitched constantly, as if it were sniffing something.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

"No... no!!!"

"Roar!"

The next instant, a series of strange sounds echoed from not far behind them.

"Hehehe, I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise today. Let's see where you two run off to!"

... I heard that familiar voice from behind.

Tang San's pupils contracted sharply. He couldn't care less about reason or his own danger. All he knew was that Xiao Wu was in danger and desperately needed his help.

If I can't get to Xiao Wu's side in time, then it's very likely...

"Xiao Wu!!!"

Swish!!!

Upon hearing the name "Xiao Wu," the Titan Giant Ape's crimson eyes narrowed instantly, two puffs of white smoke slowly escaped from its nostrils, and its breathing became rapid.

Because of the Titan Giant Ape's enormous size, from its vantage point, it could just see... not far away, a group of people in uniforms were frantically chasing a lion-type Soul Beast and a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old.

The Titan Giant Ape could no longer sit still upon sensing the girl's presence and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Both the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and Xiao Wu are very important to it.

Those despicable humans, how dare they touch them!

Bang! Bang! Bang!!!

The Titan Giant Ape suddenly raised its fist and slammed it wildly into its own chest, producing a series of loud thuds!

Roar~!!!!

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape, which had been completely calm, suddenly become extremely agitated for some reason, Zhao Wuji knew that he should make a move.

Otherwise, I and my students might really be stuck here forever.

"Great Strength Vajra Palm!!!"

"Tang San, Mu Bai, you take the rest of the people and leave!!!"

The moment Zhao Wuji finished speaking, Tang San activated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and swiftly fled in the direction where Xiao Wu had been captured.

Who cares about classmates anymore?

They were gone in the blink of an eye.

The Shrek Academy of today is not as united as it was in the original story; as disaster looms, many choose to leave.

The Titan Giant Ape had already sensed the calls from the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and Xiao Wu. If it weren't for these damned humans...

Thinking of this, the anger in its eyes instantly materialized!

He suddenly raised his right fist.

Bang!!!!

As the fist slammed down, Zhao Wuji was slammed hard into the ground.

The ground collapsed, and the Shrek students who had no time to retreat were instantly blasted away by the powerful shockwave.

"Ah~! Get up!!!!"

Even underground, Zhao Wuji hadn't given up. He struggled against the Titan Giant Ape's fists and managed to stand up.

Bang! Bang bang!!!

Yellow, purple, black, black—seven Soul Ring flashed by, yet a mere Soul Saint was nothing more than an ant before this enormous Soul Beast.

The enraged Titan Giant Ape exerted its strength once more, directly overwhelming Zhao Wuji and sending him flying with a single punch.

Immediately afterwards, he raised his left hand and slammed it down on five of the Shrek.

No... no!!!

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened.

"No, I don't want to die! Cuihua is still waiting for me!"

Ma Hongjun's miserable screams.

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"I'm not reconciled! I can't die! I can't die in this godforsaken Star Dou Forest!"

Dai Mubai opened his heterochromatic eyes and recalled his entire life.

"I... I haven't become Soul Elder yet!"

Oscar's discontented voice.

In mid-air, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened as she stared intently at the fist that was rapidly crushing towards her from not far away.

"Dead... dead, I just died like that?"

"Heh... How laughable. In the end, I still couldn't escape my own fate?"

Turn your head.

Zhu Zhuqing saw the terrified Dai Mubai, whose eyes were filled with resentment.

In her mind, the memories kept replaying: he had fled the Star Luo Empire, abandoned her, leaving her to face the cruelty of the Star Luo Empire alone; she had come to find him, but he was living a carefree life with women on both sides.

Haha... Zhu Zhuqing, wake up!

You've never existed in his eyes, never!

But in the end, she still didn't say those words to him and regain her freedom!

Resentment, unwillingness, and disgust flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes... but gradually calmed down, as if she had accepted her life, which she was unwilling to accept but had no power to resist.

···

"I didn't say you could die!"

"Emperor Sword - Dragon Emperor True Body!"

Just as Zhu Zhuqing was falling into despair, a golden beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, blocking her way.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Zhuqing felt her falling body land in a hard, warm chest.

look up.

Bathed in golden light, this person descended from the sky, enveloped in golden light, and appeared incomparably holy!

Bang!

Just then, the Titan Giant Ape's enormous fist arrived instantly.

With a deafening roar, a series of booming sounds resounded from all directions around this location.

"Roar~!!!"

Bang... bang... bang!!!

Due to the recoil, the Titan Giant Ape staggered backward.

"Remember, I saved your life. You are not allowed to die until I give you permission!"

The golden light began to slowly fade, and Zhu Zhuqing finally saw clearly the person holding her.

She couldn't see the person's face clearly because he was wearing a Halo Mask.