Wang Dong's gaze was fixed on the Soul Beast that resembled a condensed sun.
At this moment, the throbbing in his heart became even clearer. It was this beautiful Soul Beast before him that was drawing him from the depths of his soul, and the resonance was so strong that it could not be ignored.
The other trainees were still looking at the seemingly harmless, even "beautiful" little beast with surprise, but Cai Mei'er and Zhang Lexuan's expressions instantly turned serious.
They exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and realization in each other's eyes.
Several years ago, they saw this Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest and knew that it was the legendary Emperor Auspicious Beast.
It may seem harmless, but it is definitely the most precious creature in the Star Dou Great Forest!
Moreover, they knew that the Emperor Auspicious Beast was always protected by Ferocious Beast.
The moment this thought arose in their minds, their gazes shifted from the Auspicious Beast to the dark forest behind it.
Almost simultaneously, three terrifying roars rolled in from afar!
"Roar!!!"
A massive, dark red figure, like lava and Entanglement in scorching heat, tore through the air and appeared from the forest at astonishing speed, instantly blocking the path of the Emperor Auspicious Beast.
Its three fierce heads were lowered, and its six eyes burned with vigilance and intimidation, firmly locking onto the five human Soul Master opposite it.
The most loyal bodyguard and caretaker of the Auspicious Beast, the Scarlet King, one of the ten most Ferocious Beast, has arrived!
The scorching and violent aura swept out like a tangible wave, distorting the surrounding air slightly.
A deep, overlapping rumble emanated from the Scarlet King's throat. "Humans, you are not welcome here!"
The appearance of the Scarlet King caused the air in the room to freeze instantly.
The overwhelming pressure emanating from the 100,000-year-old Ferocious Beast was like a mountain collapsing, far surpassing any of the Soul Beast encountered before.
However, he did not attack immediately, but instead used his body to firmly protect the Auspicious Beast behind him, which made everyone's tense nerves relax slightly.
Cai Mei'er did not turn around, but her powerful Divine Power swept past Wang Dong behind her like a thread.
His gaze remained fixed on the Emperor Auspicious Beast, his eyes burning with fervor.
Clearly, the inexplicable attraction he felt stemmed from this Emperor Auspicious Beast.
Even if Wang Dong is a genius that the academy has only seen once in a century, the academy would not hunt down Emperor Auspicious Beast for him as his Eighth Soul Ring, since that would be equivalent to directly waging war against the Soul Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest!
In a flash, Cai Mei'er took half a step forward, meeting the six warning gazes of the Scarlet King, and said, " Scarlet King, we mean no harm, we will leave now."
"Oh!!!"
The Scarlet King's central head grinned, revealing a row of sharp, white teeth that gleamed as they rubbed together, making a sickeningly loud sound. Its three pairs of beastly eyes held a mixture of mockery and chilling intent.
No malicious intent?
Soul Master form teams to enter the Star Dou Great Forest precisely to hunt Soul Beast and seize Soul Ring, right?
These Soul Master have the nerve to say they meant no harm?!
The Scarlet King exhaled two scorching streams of air from his nostrils, but did not reply, still watching the other party warily.
Without the slightest hesitation, Cai Mei'er turned around decisively. "Come with me, let's get out of here immediately!"
With the order given, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed her, rushing towards the Mixed Zone.
To encounter Ferocious Beast head-on and escape unscathed is already a stroke of luck; no one wants to linger here for even a second longer.
However, just as everyone else had started to evacuate, one figure remained standing still, motionless.
It's Wang Dong!
His feet seemed rooted to the ground, his gaze fixed on the Emperor Auspicious Beast not far away, showing no intention of leaving.
" Wang Dong?!"
Cai Mei'er and the others rushed a distance before stopping in unison, turning around in astonishment.
Everyone frowned, their faces filled with confusion and anxiety.
Wang Dong is usually quick-witted and calm, and is by no means a reckless person who doesn't understand the bigger picture or is courting death.
But how could they make such a choice when faced with Ferocious Beast like the Scarlet King?
At this moment, the Scarlet King's three heads turned slightly, and six scarlet eyes focused on Wang Dong, the only one left behind.
The earlier warnings are quickly turning into provoked anger and a real intent to kill.
His nostrils flared, and a deeper, more dangerous growl emanated from deep within his throat. His front paws gripped the ground slightly, his dark red fur moved without wind, and a scorching aura rose again, as if he were about to strike at any moment.
" Wang Dong!"
Cai Mei'er's voice rang out again, but it had lost its usual gentleness and was now tinged with an unusual sternness.
However, Wang Dong remained oblivious, as if his soul had been stolen, stubbornly standing in place, gazing at the golden Auspicious Beast.
I feel...
At this moment, the Emperor Auspicious Beast suddenly spoke.
It tilted its head slightly, its pure golden eyes fixed on Wang Dong's figure. "He's very different... unlike any other human I've ever met."
This sudden remark, like a stone thrown into a still lake, instantly stirred up a thousand ripples.
The Scarlet King's three heads suddenly stiffened, and its six scarlet beast eyes abruptly contracted to the size of needle points!
As Ferocious Beast, he did not rule over any region, nor did he Xiaoyao among the Star Dou. Instead, he spent his days guarding the side of the Emperor Auspicious Beast.
This was not only the order of the Beast God Di Tian, but also something he did willingly.
After all, the existence of the Emperor Auspicious Beast is related to the auspiciousness and fortune of the Soul Beast Clan.
Therefore, any variables that may affect or even threaten the Auspicious Beast must be nipped in the bud.
At this moment, the Auspicious Beast unexpectedly developed a "different" interest in a human?
The Scarlet King's fierce aura erupted suddenly, and his scorching and violent Soul Power instantly locked onto Wang Dong, who was still "standing there dumbfounded."
In his eyes, the human boy was clearly in an abnormal state, and he felt that the Auspicious Beast posed a threat to him.
Therefore, without any hesitation, for the absolute safety of the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Scarlet King chose the most direct solution.
" Scarlet King...!"
Cai Mei'er's horrified screams and a sudden surge of Soul Power erupted simultaneously. She tried to stop him, but the Scarlet King was faster, and it was too late for her.
The dark red figure seemed to tear through space; everyone only saw a blur before the Scarlet King, carrying overwhelming ferocity, pounced on Wang Dong.
The gaping maw of the middle head was already wide open, a scorching, foul wind rushed out, and sharp fangs gleamed coldly, about to devour Wang Dong whole!
The Shrek Academy members' pupils constricted sharply, and Jiang Nannan even instinctively closed her eyes, unable to bear witnessing the horrific scene of flesh and blood flying everywhere.
At this critical moment...
Wang Dong's eyes, which had been slightly confused, suddenly regained focus at this moment, and a flash of brilliant golden light seemed to appear deep in his eyes.
At the same time, a golden light suddenly appeared under his skin between his eyebrows without warning, and then a golden trident mark appeared clearly on his forehead like a brand!
The moment the mark took shape, a golden beam of light, imbued with a sacred and vast aura, burst forth from the center of the trident mark, striking the oncoming Scarlet King squarely!
"Roar!!!"
The Scarlet King's massive body, which was pouncing, suddenly froze, and its three heads simultaneously let out a roar mixed with pain and rage.
The golden light did not cause great damage, but it carried an aura and impact from a higher level of power, forcefully interrupting and forcing him to retreat from his sure-fire attack!
The dark red figure staggered backward several steps, leaving deep cracks in the ground.
The Scarlet King's six scarlet eyes were fixed on the golden mark between Wang Dong's eyebrows, filled with doubt and suspicion, and he dared not step forward rashly.