"I Knew at a Glance That He Wasn't Human!"

"Er Ming!!"

As the three spoke, the ground suddenly began to tremble, and the entire forest shook along with it.

Accompanied by a tremendous boom, another gigantic beast charged in from afar with the force of thunder.

Its target, however, was not them, but the Titan Giant Ape lying in the distance, convulsing in agony.

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape's miserable state, the Azure Bull Python was undoubtedly enraged, yet even more than anger, it felt fear.

It coiled its enormous serpentine body around the Titan Giant Ape and pulled it behind itself, then raised its massive bull-like head and looked at the three of them again.

"This is... the Azure Bull Python?"

Snake Spear Douluo recognized the beast at once.

Though he and Qian Renxue had not read the story, as high-ranking members—and even core figures—of Spirit Hall, they naturally knew of the Azure Bull Python's existence.

But even if they now faced the Azure Bull Python, which was stronger than the Titan Giant Ape, neither of them showed any fear. They were merely somewhat shocked.

After all, just look at how the Titan Giant Ape had fallen. With a supreme expert like Ning Yao present, what did they have to fear?

"Senior."

Snake Spear Douluo tactfully clasped his hands toward Ning Yao and respectfully retreated behind him.

Ning Yao said nothing. He merely raised his head and quietly watched the Azure Bull Python before him.

If he remembered correctly, the Azure Bull Python in his memories had at least some brains. At the very least, it was smarter than soul beasts like the Titan Giant Ape, which only knew how to charge in and fight recklessly.

And clearly, the Azure Bull Python understood the current situation.

"This senior, my brother and I have offended you. Please forgive us."

As its words fell, it slowly lowered its proud head, with not a trace of defiance in its tone.

It had actually been watching the battle all along. Ning Yao knew that, but could not be bothered to care.

As a spectator to the entire battle, the Azure Bull Python had naturally been deeply shocked.

But what shocked it most was not the Titan Giant Ape's condition, but Ning Yao.

This guy... He didn't seem human at all!!

That was one of the reasons the Azure Bull Python had addressed Ning Yao as senior earlier.

Aside from the fact that Ning Yao had not used any soul power when he attacked, as a soul beast over a hundred thousand years old, its sensitivity to auras far surpassed that of human Titled Douluo.

On Ning Yao's body, it could not detect even the slightest human aura.

There was only boundless vitality.

That was utterly terrifying.

The Azure Bull Python's heart was practically leaping out of its chest. They had come to hunt Spirit Hall's people to avenge Sister Xiao Wu's mother. How had they accidentally provoked such an existence?!

"It won't die."

Seeing the stunned Azure Bull Python, Ning Yao did not wish to say much more. He glanced at the Titan Giant Ape behind it, which had begun to look rather strange, and shook his head.

This was his first time using the power of Abundance on Douluo Continent, bestowing a Seed of Abundance.

In a sense, he had not harmed the Titan Giant Ape at all.

It was simply too weak. Although Ning Yao had held back greatly just now, the Titan Giant Ape still could not endure even that tiny sliver of power.

Upon hearing this, the Azure Bull Python beside him also heaved a sigh of relief inwardly.

Before an existence like Ning Yao, even thoughts of revenge felt so powerless. Being able to keep their lives was already the best possible outcome.

As for the thing on Er Ming's body...

After hesitating for a long while, the Azure Bull Python slowly backed away.

"We have offended you greatly. Please forgive us, Senior. I shall take my brother and depart now."

They could only slowly think of a solution to Er Ming's matter afterward. Right now, it feared that if Ning Yao became displeased, both it and the Titan Giant Ape would not even have a chance to think of a solution.

After saying this, the Azure Bull Python no longer hesitated. Wrapping Er Ming in its enormous serpentine body, it turned and swiftly vanished into the curtain of rain.

Ning Yao merely watched quietly.

Naturally, Qian Renxue and Snake Spear Douluo said nothing either.

Though Snake Spear Douluo found it rather regrettable. After all, they were two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. Even if they could not use their soul rings, there were still soul bones.

But it was the senior's choice, so he did not dare defy it.

"Senior?"

Qian Renxue tentatively called out to Ning Yao.

"Could you leave us an address, Senior? Later, I will personally bring the gold soul coins you require to thank you in person."

Clasping her hands, Qian Renxue boldly spoke.

But her words left Ning Yao momentarily stunned.

An address?

He had been born here. Where would he get an address?

After thinking carefully, a name came to mind.

"Do you know Soto City?"

His understanding of this world had only come through the novel, so he was unfamiliar with most places. Soto City, where the original story began, was one of the few areas he knew relatively well.

After a brief moment of thought, Qian Renxue nodded.

As the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, he had naturally heard of this most important main city under one of Heaven Dou's vassal kingdoms.

"Then, Senior..."

"When you arrive in Soto City, I will naturally come find you. There is no need to worry about the rest."

Ning Yao cut Qian Renxue off and spoke directly.

He did not want to be questioned any further. It was not that he did not want to answer; he truly could not answer this string of questions.

Though Qian Renxue did not understand, she tactfully nodded.

Old seniors were naturally a little eccentric by nature.

She did not regard Ning Yao as someone her own age. In her mind, someone with such formidable strength was likely a senior from the same era as her grandfather's group of worshippers.

He had most likely relied on soul power to maintain his outward appearance.

After settling these matters, the three went their separate ways.

Before leaving, Ning Yao kindly helped Snake Spear Douluo simply treat the wounds on his body as well.

Just like with Qian Renxue, it was merely treatment. He did not bestow a Seed of Abundance.

But after leaving Ning Yao, despite having fully recovered, the two still did not dare remain in the forest any longer.

They had encountered hundred-thousand-year soul beasts even in the mixed zone... Who knew whether the Azure Bull Python would return to take revenge?

Their soul ring hunt could only be put on hold for now.

As for Ning Yao, he strolled about as he made his way toward the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

He was in no hurry to leave, because with his strength, walking out was far too easy.

Besides, he estimated that Qian Renxue would need some time to return, prepare, and then make her way to Soto City. He had nothing to do during that time anyway.

He might as well wander wherever he went.

The Star Dou Great Forest was no different.

This paradise of soul beasts, terrifyingly dangerous in outsiders' eyes, was no different from a zoo to him.

He had even seen many rather cute soul beasts along the way. What a delightful thing that was.

Perhaps he might even encounter some living beings that truly longed for the power of Abundance.