Ah Rou's scheme
Lu Xuan spoke solemnly, finalizing the follow-up plan. "Uncle Dugu, our core objective has been set. I will absorb the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Soul Ring, while you will capture the Sky Azure Bull Python. Unless we can force it to make a sacrifice, we'll have to leave other opportunities for later!"
Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
This is the best option right now, unless you only want the Soul Bone and not the Soul Ring; otherwise, you'll have to keep it and kill it later!
While the group was discussing and finalizing their plan, Dugu Yan had already successfully absorbed her Fourth Soul Ring.
Her Soul Power flowed throughout her body, and the abundant power after her breakthrough had just surged through her limbs and bones. Before she could even feel the joy of her advancement, Lu Xuan moved his mind and directly took her, who was completely unprepared, into his [Spiritual Space].
Lu Xuan led the group and activated [Azure Jade Spatial Escape] again. With a flash of azure light, they instantly returned to Zhao Yan's side.
Zhao Yan stood still, holding the Phoenix Crying Spear. When he saw Lu Xuan return, he merely nodded slightly. The situation had just taken several rapid turns, from a life-or-death struggle to the formation of an alliance. The changes were so fast that he hadn't been able to fully sort them out yet.
He secretly weighed the situation and decided that saying more would be pointless and that too much talk would only lead to mistakes, so he decided to remain silent and observe the situation.
On the other side, Ah Rou was busy healing Xiao Wu, who had not yet taken human form.
Xiao Wu had been stabbed several times by Zhao Yan's Phoenix Crying Spear. Although she was not out of danger, her injuries were serious, and a full recovery would be no easy task.
Lu Xuan did not release Ye Renxin and his group from the Spiritual Space, but instead treated Xiao Wu.
He turned his gaze to Ah Rou and asked directly, "Where are your helpers? Have you found any trace of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?"
"I've already sent a message to our helpers; they'll be here soon." Ah Rou looked up at Lu Xuan and said in a deep voice, "We've also found the hiding place of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. Like I said before, we're confident we can defeat it if we join forces, but to completely kill it is as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"That's enough." Lu Xuan responded calmly, glancing at Xiao Wu beside him, and reminded her, "It's best to keep this little rabbit well hidden for now. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is ferocious by nature, and once the battle begins, it's highly likely that it will target Xiao Wu first, making her its first prey."
Upon hearing this, Ah Rou remained calm and replied in a composed tone, "You don't need to worry. I have made proper arrangements for my daughter's whereabouts."
While she was worried about leaving Xiao Wu alone and risking danger, she was far more wary and uneasy about these two unpredictable humans than the brutal and bloodthirsty Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Before the war begins, Xiao Wu will be placed in a completely hidden and safe place.
Seeing that she was determined, Lu Xuan did not try to persuade her further and changed the subject.
He then chatted casually with Ah Rou, talking about many trivial matters.
As long as the topic didn't touch on the origins, opportunities, or life and safety of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Ah Rou answered frankly, and the atmosphere was relatively peaceful.
After laying the groundwork, Lu Xuan changed the subject and asked seriously, "Your Soul Beast Clan should all possess Soul Core, right? Tell me more about Soul Core in detail."
Lu Xuan knew about Soul Core and knew that they were the essence of high-level Soul Beast.
However, he knew nothing about the specific methods and intricacies of condensing Soul Core.
Because he didn't understand the key points at all, he never dared to try to condense it on his own, nor did he dare to let his master, Dugu Bo, and the others touch it easily.
Condensing Soul Core is extremely dangerous; any mistake or slight deviation in operation will greatly increase the chance of damaging one's very essence.
If the attempt to discover unknown secret techniques results in serious injury to many people, it would truly be a losing proposition.
"Soul Core?" Ah Rou looked up at Lu Xuan, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and said, "You seem to know quite a lot."
Lu Xuan calmly said, "I know this is a unique primordial substance possessed only by Soul Beast, but I simply wanted to investigate whether humans could also condense it."
"Impossible." Ah Rou shook her head gently, her tone indifferent. "Humans and Soul Beast are fundamentally different; this path won't work."
Ah Rou couldn't actually determine whether humans could condense Soul Core, but she absolutely refused to reveal the method of condensing Soul Core to humans.
Whether she succeeds or fails in the end, she doesn't want to be the culprit who leaked the method.
Seeing that she was unwilling to elaborate, Lu Xuan did not press her further.
Ah Rou isn't the only Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in the Star Dou; there are quite a few Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in other places as well. At worst, she can take the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and go to the ocean to find out about the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan.
Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and two immense and powerful auras of Soul Beast suddenly swept out from the forest.
The towering and robust Titan Giant Ape moved with steady steps, its Soul Power surging around it. Beside it stood the slender and awe-inspiring Sky Azure Bull Python, the two core Soul Beast of the Star Dou, side by side.
"Aunt Rou, Xiao Wu, we're here."
The Titan Giant Ape spoke in a deep, ancient Beast Language, its low voice echoing through the forest.
Compared to human language, Soul Beast have long been accustomed to communicating in their native Beast Language.
But as soon as they finished speaking, the two giant creatures' gazes instantly locked onto Xiao Wu, who was covered in injuries.
The mottled, glaring bloodstains and the not-yet-fully-healed wounds instantly ignited the Titan Giant Ape's fury.
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, a gale swept across the land, and the surrounding vegetation trembled violently.
The Titan Giant Ape, its eyes bloodshot, panting heavily, and fists clenched, demanded sharply, "Aunt Rou! Who hurt Xiao Wu?!"
Ah Rou immediately responded in Beast Language, her voice low and menacing, soothing the enraged Titan Giant Ape. A barely suppressed rage flickered in her eyes. "These two humans are the ones who hurt Xiao Wu. Control your anger for now; I will make them pay for this in blood!"
She spoke very softly, using the privacy of Beast Language to secretly plot. "These two are extremely powerful and would be excellent allies. I plan to cooperate with them for the time being and use them to eliminate the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger."
"Once the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is dead, we can all attack together and wipe him out on the spot! At that time, you can tear him apart alive and avenge Xiao Wu!"
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger must die, and this despicable human before us cannot be spared either.
Ah Rou knew she was no match for him and dared not personally kill the Sea God Inheritance, but that did not stop her from instigating the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape to take action.
If killing the Sea God Inheritance brings divine punishment, the two Soul Beast will bear the consequences, not her.
This opportunity is extremely rare, and will only come once in a lifetime.
If the raid fails and the attacker escapes, given this human's terrifying growth rate, they will surely face devastating retaliation when they return.
Ah Rou was far more astute than her naive daughter. She knew that the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape had always protected Xiao Wu and valued her daughter highly.
Without the protection of these two powerful figures, she and her daughter Xiao Wu would never have been able to survive in the treacherous Star Dou Forest until now.
Now is the perfect time to leverage their strength to complete this scheme.
If there is no danger, perhaps she can take this opportunity to become the new successor of the Sea God!