As the light dimmed, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's small body slowly floated into the air and then landed on a rock not far away.
As she gently lifted her eyelids, fragments of Huo Yuhao's memories from the past few years flashed through her eyes.
Once the light emanating from her body completely faded, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion finally snapped out of its reverie.
Huo Yuhao rubbed his neck, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "I see you're almost a hundred thousand years old. Are you planning to start cultivating again, or continue cultivating as a Soul Beast?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion shook its head, trying to clear its mind, and arrogantly raised its head, "I'm not telling you, you guess for yourself."
Huo Yuhao shrugged helplessly, his purple eyes sweeping over the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Only after confirming that there was no sign of Tang San interfering did he feel somewhat relieved.
"Alright, alright, you wait here for a while. Scarlet King is definitely too scared to come out. I'll go back and tell Uncle Di Tian."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion circled the rock a few times, then, still worried, warned, "You must wait for me here! I'll be back soon."
Huo Yuhao waved to it, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion transformed into a streak of golden light and flew towards the core area.
Before long, the Star Dou Great Forest, which had been filled with the sounds of birds and insects, suddenly became extremely quiet, as if you could hear a pin drop, and an invisible pressure descended upon Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao, who was standing still, immediately started moving forward.
" Shadow, I've already said it: if you come again, you will never return!"
A deep voice echoed from the Star Dou Great Forest. At first glance, the voice sounded low and hoarse, but in an instant, it roared like thunder.
The overwhelming pressure seemed to dim the color of the sky for a moment.
Huo Yuhao's expression remained unchanged, and the long sword in his hand materialized first. "Ah, Di Tian, what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly?"
Suddenly, Huo Yuhao's restrained aura erupted, its overwhelming power even pushing back the one deep in the forest.
The two soaring auras vanished simultaneously, as if by prior arrangement, when the sky seemed to be watching them.
The voice then drifted in Youyou, "Come in, the Scarlet King will show you the way."
Judging from the tone of his voice, it seems that even Di Tian had no way to deal with Huo Yuhao.
As for why the Three-Eyed Golden Lion didn't reappear, it's obvious without even guessing that Di Tian must have kept her there again.
Without wasting words, Huo Yuhao melted his longsword into his sleeve, then raised his right hand, ready to grab at the void.
Before his hand could finish moving, a crimson figure suddenly stopped in front of Huo Yuhao.
What appeared to be a lion was over five meters long and extremely majestic. However, unlike ordinary lions, it had three identical heads, with reddish-gold canine teeth showing at the corners of its mouth.
The ferocious aura emanating from the 300,000-year-old Soul Beast continuously influenced its surroundings.
The one who arrived was none other than the Scarlet King, ranked eighth among the ten Ferocious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Huo Yuhao remained completely unmoved, simply watching it quietly.
The Scarlet King had long recognized Huo Yuhao; the terrifying strength he displayed when he severed Xiong Jun's hand with a single sword strike was still vivid in his mind.
The thought of being nearly crippled by Huo Yuhao made its legs tremble slightly.
It inwardly groaned, "Why is this ancestor here again?"
The Scarlet King was still complaining in his heart about why Huo Yuhao had suddenly come here, and why he had to lead this jinx.
That battle nearly destroyed the core area of Star Dou Great Forest; if it weren't for that person...
"Lie down."
Huo Yuhao looked at the enormous body in front of him and said coldly.
The once imposing Scarlet King suddenly shuddered and collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Upon closer inspection, a fearful yet obsequious smile appeared on its three heads. " Shadow, what brings you here? Is this alright? If so, please hop on, and we'll set off now."
Huo Yuhao landed steadily on its head with a light tap of his toes, and laughed, "No wonder Di Tian sent you. Hurry up."
The Scarlet King then flattered, "There's a saying among humans: 'A wise man submits to circumstances.' I certainly wouldn't refuse to entertain such a powerful figure as Lord Shadow."
Huo Yuhao ignored it and instead looked toward the core area.
The Scarlet King naturally didn't dare to say anything more, inwardly cursing himself for being so spineless, getting scared like this after being beaten once.
It secretly vowed in its heart that if it ever saw Huo Yuhao again, it...
Just as it was filled with lofty ambitions, it suddenly felt a chilling gaze and looked up to meet Huo Yuhao's eyes.
Without anyone noticing, it took a step forward, its form transforming into a stream of light, heading towards the core area.
Next time, I'll definitely be quicker. Even if the Di Tian called on me, it wouldn't help in this kind of situation.
The Scarlet King was very fast; in about thirty seconds, it brought Huo Yuhao to the core area.
The plants here are much thicker and denser than those outside, and the spiritual energy in the air is also much richer, but there are few traces of Soul Beast activity.
The Scarlet King took a few more leaps, then forcefully shoved its four claws into the earth.
The immense force sent countless bits of dirt flying, leaving two deep, five-meter-long gashes on the ground before finally stopping.
Huo Yuhao remained standing on the Scarlet King, the violent movements having no effect on him whatsoever.
The Scarlet King's stopping signifies that the core area has been reached.
Huo Yuhao touched the back of the Scarlet King with his toes, leaped out, and landed steadily on the ground.
The first thing that catches the eye is a lake. The lake isn't very big; you can see the opposite shore at a glance.
The lake is as smooth as a mirror, its pale green water resembling a beautiful piece of natural jade, shimmering with a vibrant green light. Around the lake, towering ancient trees reach straight into the clouds.
A light mist hangs over the lake, and the moist air carries the unique fragrance of plants.
A rich sense of life permeated the air, with a subtle tendency to condense into water.
In his mind, Electrolux couldn't help but sigh, " Yuhao, the life force here is exceptionally strong; there are probably quite a few Gold of Life in that lake!"
Huo Yuhao did not answer Electrolux's question, but instead kept it in mind.
"Lord Shadow, I'll be leaving now. Di Tian is waiting for you on the other side." After saying this, the Scarlet King disappeared without a trace.
Huo Yuhao's eyes narrowed slightly. On the opposite bank stood a dark figure surrounded by a black aura, as well as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion he had just met.
Huo Yuhao then stepped onto the water, and a ripple spread out. Huo Yuhao was then seen standing calmly on the water.
With each step he took, a ripple would spread across the vast Lake of Life. As his pace quickened, ripple after ripple would drift and intertwine on the surface of the water.
Huo Yuhao moved like a shadow, leaving only a few faint black shadows on the water's surface. In the end, he seemed to appear out of nowhere next to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately showed a look of joy.
The figure enveloped in black energy seemed unfazed by this.