Er Ming and Da Ming Submit; Meeting the Beautiful Ah Rou and Young Xiao Wu

Roar!

The Titan Giant Ape was the first to recover. He roared at Yu Xiaogang, disgust written all over his face.

No wonder the smell had carried so far.

He had actually run into a filthy human who liked eating shit.

How revolting.

The Titan Giant Ape's terrifying roar made Yu Xiaogang's legs shake so badly that he pissed himself on the spot.

When Yu Xiaogang still did not leave, the Titan Giant Ape pounded his chest with both fists, ready to kick him flying.

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape about to attack, Yu Xiaogang dared not stay a moment longer. He turned and ran.

"Ah..."

"It's the Titan Giant Ape, the king of the forest! Help!"

Bibi Dong and Ye Tian, who were nearby, heard the Titan Giant Ape's roar too and headed toward it.

Before they reached the riverbank, they saw Yu Xiaogang fleeing with his bare ass exposed.

Holy shit, Yu Xiaogang isn't dead.

But what's he doing?

Why is he so filthy? And what's that smell?

Whoa, did he fall into a shit pit? It reeks! My nose can't take it.

Reborn as the Auspicious Beast Qilin, Ye Tian's hearing, taste, smell, and other senses had long since surpassed those of a human body.

His nose in particular was like a dog's. The faintest odor became overwhelming to him.

The smell coming off Yu Xiaogang was almost more than he could bear.

Bibi Dong heard Ye Tian's thoughts and gave a rueful smile.

She had no idea what made Ye Tian think that.

Still, Yu Xiaogang looked filthy enough to turn her stomach.

Roar!

Suddenly, Bibi Dong and Ye Tian heard another roar.

They looked into the distance and saw a colossal figure appear before them.

Bibi Dong sensed the aura emanating from the Titan Giant Ape, and her expression changed sharply.

This Soul Beast had cultivated for at least fifty thousand years. She was no match for him.

Holy shit, that's the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Titan Giant Ape!

Isn't he supposed to be at the Lake of Life? Why'd he suddenly come all the way to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?

What do I do? The trial card I used earlier has already expired. Am I going to have to use another one?

Ye Tian recognized the Titan Giant Ape at once, helplessness filling his face.

Bibi Dong heard his thoughts, and her face went deathly pale.

Yu Xiaogang had once told her about the Titan Giant Ape, an immensely powerful Soul Beast known as the king of the forest.

The Titan Giant Ape was said to possess such a mighty bloodline that, even at ten thousand years of cultivation, he could challenge an ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

And the one before them was a hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape.

Even a Titled Douluo would likely be left eating his dust, able to do nothing but take a beating.

What do I do? Is there still time to run?

Just as Bibi Dong's nerves drew taut, the Titan Giant Ape lowered his proud head, knelt on one knee, and saluted.

Bibi Dong froze at the sight.

A hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape was saluting her?

No, she was not worthy of that. He was saluting Ye Tian in her arms.

Of course!

Ye Tian was the ancient Auspicious Beast Qilin, a being of exalted status among Soul Beasts. However mighty the Titan Giant Ape's bloodline was, it could not compare to Ye Tian's.

Whether they survived today rested entirely on Ye Tian.

"Are you the revered Auspicious Beast?"

A rough voice suddenly sounded in Ye Tian's mind.

Ye Tian paused, then realized the Titan Giant Ape was communicating with him through his mind.

"Yes. I am the ancient Auspicious Beast Qilin," Ye Tian replied calmly.

The Titan Giant Ape had already knelt on one knee. Ye Tian knew that meant he had acknowledged him as an Auspicious Beast.

But there seemed to be no Qilin on the Douluo Continent. The Titan Giant Ape probably could not identify exactly what he was; he had judged from the auspicious signs and the power of heaven and earth's fortune surrounding Ye Tian.

That was the attribute of destiny all Auspicious Beasts possessed.

But the ancient Qilin was no ordinary Auspicious Beast. He was the emperor of all Auspicious Beasts.

"The ancient Auspicious Beast Qilin? How come I've never heard of one?"

"But there's no mistaking the auspicious signs and the power of heaven and earth's fortune around you. Perhaps Aunt Rou and my elder brother know."

"Revered Auspicious Beast, would you come with me to the Lake of Life?"

"That is where you truly belong."

The Titan Giant Ape had never heard of a Qilin, but his invitation was sincere.

If Ye Tian stayed in the Star Dou Great Forest and lived at the Lake of Life, he, Da Ming the Sky Azure Bull Python, and Xiao Wu would cultivate much faster. Even their chances of surviving heavenly tribulation would improve considerably.

An Auspicious Beast was truly a blessing to all Soul Beasts.

"Sure, but I'm bringing her with me. You can't hurt her."

After a moment's hesitation, Ye Tian agreed.

He might as well visit the Lake of Life and see whether he could awaken Gu Yuena and the sleeping Ferocious Beasts, including Di Tian.

If he could wake them, he would have a few more bodyguards when he ventured into the human world.

"Revered Auspicious Beast, the Lake of Life is sacred ground to us Soul Beasts. Humans may not approach it."

"You are an Auspicious Beast. A human Soul Master is not worthy of caring for you."

The Titan Giant Ape glanced at Bibi Dong, his gaze full of disdain.

If he wished, he could crush her with a single finger.

"That won't do. She's my caretaker, and looking after me is her job."

"If she can't go, I'm not going either."

Ye Tian was not having it.

Bibi Dong was the first friend he had made since arriving on the Douluo Continent. He could not just send her back.

He still intended to defy fate and change her destiny.

"Very well. She may come along."

"Please climb aboard, revered Auspicious Beast. I'll take you both to the Lake of Life."

Seeing how much Ye Tian valued Bibi Dong, the Titan Giant Ape could only swallow his objections.

"That's more like it!"

Once the ape agreed, Ye Tian patted Bibi Dong's ample chest and pointed at him, signaling her to jump aboard.

Bibi Dong followed his gesture, then glanced at the Titan Giant Ape holding one hand out before her. "Little Tian, do you mean I should jump onto his shoulder?"

Yes, that's it. I'm taking you to the Lake of Life to see something new.

There are even stronger Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts there, and a Silver Dragon King is sleeping beneath the lake.

We'll stay and have fun for a few days before leaving.

Seeing that Bibi Dong understood, Ye Tian nodded at her repeatedly.

Hearing his thoughts, Bibi Dong suppressed her shock and chose to trust him. She leaped onto the Titan Giant Ape's shoulder.

This was a hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape, yet she had the rare chance to ride him.

No one would believe it without seeing it with their own eyes.

The Titan Giant Ape moved swiftly. In little more than ten minutes, he crossed most of the Star Dou Great Forest and reached the Lake of Life.

The moment he arrived, the Sky Azure Bull Python hidden in the Lake of Life, along with Xiao Wu and Ah Rou living nearby, sensed the Auspicious Beast's aura.

"It's the ancient Auspicious Beast Qilin!"

"Heavens, I'm fortunate enough to meet the revered emperor of Auspicious Beasts!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python carried a measure of dragon blood, along with a sliver of inherited memories.

Those memories held accounts of the Dragon God, Dragon Kings, and Auspicious Beasts.

Among them, the Auspicious Beast Qilin was emperor of all Auspicious Beasts, the most powerful Auspicious Beast in existence. His status was no lower than the Dragon God's.

"We pay our respects, revered Auspicious Beast!"

Ah Rou, who had long since taken human form, heard what the Sky Azure Bull Python had said. Holding Xiao Wu, she knelt and saluted Ye Tian with utmost respect.

The Sky Azure Bull Python likewise lowered his proud head in respect.

Huh, it's Ah Rou, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit who's already taken human form, and her daughter Xiao Wu.

Perfect. Now I've got another caretaker who can look after me up close.