An Example of a Lord's Cruelty and Ingratitude Backfiring!

Lin Xia took in the whole scene and couldn't help but smile.

He recalled the famous "promise" from the original novel— Qian Renxue once told Tang San that as long as he was willing to submit to the Spirit Hall, she would even be willing to let him personally kill the Snake Lance and the Pufferfish to Lash Out.

This almost ruthless dominance over her subordinates is exactly the same as what she is displaying now.

'Truly, the imperial family is the most ruthless, or rather, the power of the young master of the Spirit Hall...'

Lin Xia shook her head inwardly.

'While their loyalty is unquestionable, this method... tsk, I'll have to remind Xue about it later. In past lives and dynasties, how many examples have there been of rulers who suffered retribution for their harsh and ungrateful rule? Wasn't Zhang Fei a prime example of a subordinate who was driven to the brink of exasperation...'

The thought flashed through Lin Xia's mind, but she remained expressionless, only giving Qian Renxue a gentle smile.

"Xue."

"Um."

"We can set off now."

Bibi Dong her deep purple eyes, looked at Qian Renxue and said with a smile:

"Xue'er, the Snake Lance and the Pufferfish are there to protect your son. Be mindful of how you speak from now on. Of course, Mom isn't criticizing you..."

Qian Renxue paused for a moment after hearing Bibi Dong's concern for her, but still nodded and smiled in reply:

"Okay, I understand!"

After seeing that Qian Renxue had taken the words to heart, Bibi Dong also spoke directly:

"Destination: The core area of Star Dou Forest. The primary objective of this trip is to find a suitable Soul Ring. Avoid unnecessary conflicts with powerful Soul Beast or unrelated individuals. Let's go."

Without any further pleasantries, the unusual trio of three influential figures in the Spirit Hall — the Pope, the Young Master, and the Holy Son —transformed into three streaks of light and sped towards the Star Dou Forest, the most dangerous and vast habitat of Soul Beast on the continent, at an astonishing speed.

Far from the bustling heartland of the Heaven Dou Empire, the Pokémon Journeys became monotonous and arduous.

In order to pursue speed and conceal their tracks as much as possible, they mostly choose to cross the sparsely populated mountains and wilderness in a straight line.

Bibi Dong is Titled Douluo- level powerhouse, so her travel speed is naturally exceptional.

Taking care of the two of them is not a difficult task!

By day, they were like three gusts of wind sweeping across the ground. At night, they sought shelter to rest.

The atmosphere around Courtney is always warm and cozy.

Bibi Dong spent most of her time cultivating with her eyes closed, consolidating her level 97 realm. At the same time, she used the method of inner vision to carefully comprehend the suppressive effect of the Aromatic Silk Beauty's primordial harmonizing power on the Rakshasa Divine Power.

She exuded a faint yet majestic aura, the lingering power of the Immortal Herb.

Occasionally, she would open her eyes, her gaze always falling on Lin Xia first, watching him meditate cross-legged or study something by the firelight, her focus and protectiveness in her eyes undisguised.

Qian Renxue also continued her cultivation without interruption.

The radiant and sacred aura of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is especially evident at night, like a warm, bright lamp.

Her gaze often fell on Lin Xia, carrying the concern of an older sister for her younger brother, as well as an exploration of the mystery and abilities that constantly emerged from Lin Xia.

She keenly Frisk Bibi Dong's unusual, almost possessive, concern for Lin Xia, which made her feel vaguely uncomfortable. However, considering that she and her mother had only recently resolved their estrangement, she didn't say much, only thinking that she might be overthinking things.

Lin Xia became a "buffer zone" in this delicate atmosphere.

When traveling during the day, he would use his powerful mental strength to perceive his surroundings, combining the vague fragments of memories from his past life with his keen sensitivity to energy fluctuations in this life to adjust his course.

At night, besides cultivating and consolidating the power brought by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings's essence, he repeatedly deduced the possible goals of this trip and how to use his own advantages (such as his affinity with plants, referring to Ivysaur's Ability) to obtain information in the forest.

The Pufferfish and the Snake Lance Douluo, like two loyal shadows, always followed far behind, several miles away.

They strictly followed Qian Renxue's orders, never approaching, and remained vigilant against potential threats from other directions.

They could sense the unusual atmosphere between the three people in front of them, but they wisely chose to ignore it and focus on their own duties.

We endured two weeks of hardship, sleeping outdoors and traversing countless mountains and rivers.

When the humid, woody scent in the air suddenly became incredibly rich, and the immense surge of Soul Power, originating from the primordial wilderness and brimming with vitality and wildness, rushed towards them like a tidal wave, they knew—

We've arrived at the Star Dou Forest!

As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of green.

Towering ancient trees rise from the ground, their canopies layered like giant umbrellas, blocking out the sun. Only extremely sparse patches of light struggle to Infiltrator, casting shimmering golden streaks on the thick layer of humus on the ground.

Thick, dragon-like vines Wrap the tree trunk, hanging down aerial roots to weave a natural net.

The air was filled with the scent of damp earth, the strong fragrance of grass and trees, and a faint, almost imperceptible, sweet, fishy smell belonging to a powerful predator.

The sounds here are a noisy and deep symphony: countless unknown insects hiss in the shadows, high-pitched bird calls Infiltrator the forest, and muffled roars of beasts can be faintly heard in the distance. Underfoot, there is the subtle sound of dry branches and fallen leaves being crushed, and deeper in, there seems to be the rhythmic murmur of flowing water.

All these sounds were enveloped and amplified by the forest's immense life force, forming an omnipresent and Pressure "background whisper."

Even just standing in the outer area, the overwhelming pressure of Soul Power far surpasses that of the core area of Sunset Forest.

Every breath of air here seems to contain the purest essence of heaven and earth, but at the same time, it also harbors a deadly crisis.

Lin Xia's spiritual power was like a stone thrown into a deep pool. As soon as it spread out, he immediately sensed countless points of Soul Power, some strong and some weak, like stars in the night sky, densely distributed in every corner of the forest.

The aura contained in some of the points of light caused a tremor deep within his soul—it belonged to terrifying beings that were over ten thousand years old, or even a hundred thousand years old!

"It was even more 'lively' than I expected."

Lin Xia took a deep breath and said in a low voice, her eyes filled with shock and unprecedented solemnity.

He subconsciously activated a wisp of the Ice Dragon King's Origin Power, the cool aura flowing through his mind, helping him resist the mental Pressure brought by the forest's immense soul pressure.

At the same time, his Plant Affinity was quietly released, attempting to establish a faint connection with the surrounding plants and trees, trying to capture some useful information from them.

He could feel vague and chaotic thoughts emanating from the earth beneath his feet and the ancient trees beside him— Covet for sunlight, a struggle for nutrients, a fear of powerful Soul Beast passing by, and some fluctuations pointing deeper into the forest, carrying awe and submission.

Bibi Dong stood at the forefront, her purple eyes flashing like lightning as she scanned the deep forest path.

Her senses were more acute and expansive Lin Xia's, instantly Lock-On onto several lurking figures emanating considerable hostility.

She slightly adjusted her body, entering a perfect state of combat readiness. The chilling aura of the Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul was contained yet subtly instilled fear in the surrounding low-level Soul Beast, causing them to cower and retreat.