Chapter 181 Discussion of the Ferocious Beasts
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Star Dou Great Forest, on the shore of the Lake of Life.
Di Tian, in his human form, clutched his chest, where there was a diagonal wound that almost split him in two.
He sat on a rock, his face pale, his lips bloodless, his eyes full of unwillingness.
Bi Ji stood behind him, her hands emitting a verdant light, specks of fluorescence entering Di Tian's body, gradually diminishing his wound.
Her complexion was also poor; the Demon Bear Douluo's palm strike was not easy to bear, and she was constantly treating the fierce beasts, causing her own vitality to be somewhat overdrawn.
"Let's stop here; my injuries won't worsen anymore. Bi Ji, you should rest for a while," Di Tian said gently.
"But your wound has traces of angel divine power remaining, and the healing speed will be very slow," Bi Ji said with concern.
"You recover first, then treat me. If you consume excessive vitality at once, it will damage your foundation," Di Tian shook his head and looked at Xiong Jun, Wan Yao King, and Zi Ji standing in front of him, saying:
"The Auspicious Beast is dead, and Chi Wang is also dead. That human clearly came prepared; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to kill them both before I returned."
Wan Yao King's face was unsightly. Although he harbored disloyal intentions toward Di Tian, he never thought of harming the Auspicious Beast.
"What did Master say?" Zi Ji asked.
Di Tian shook his head, a hint of self-blame on his face: "Master has not awakened. Perhaps the changes in the Star Dou Great Forest's fortune have affected her recovery, causing her injuries to worsen again."
"This… Master actually woke up before. She said to kill that human who absorbed the Auspicious Beast's Soul Ring at all costs," Xiao Wu walked over and said weakly.
"Kill that human who absorbed the Auspicious Beast's Soul Ring?" A wry smile appeared on Di Tian's face.
The best opportunity had been missed. How easy would it be to find that guy who never used his true body and had avatars all over the world?
Moreover, even if they found him, it would be difficult to kill him. The rule-based skill that could negate all attacks was too troublesome.
Wan Yao King's eerie green eyes suddenly fixed on Xiao Wu, and he said abruptly:
"How did the news of the Auspicious Beast get out? For the past thousand years, it has been active around the Lake of Life. Even when it left, it was accompanied by Chi Wang. Anyone who saw it should be dead. And in the last hundred years, it hasn't even stepped out of the core area.
"I remember that Star Dou Great Forest only started to become uneasy three years ago when you returned from human society, right? And how did Amon accurately locate the Auspicious Beast and kill Chi Wang in such a short time, and then kill the Auspicious Beast?
"His movements were so fast that even Di Tian couldn't come to the rescue in time… Chi Wang isn't weak; even if I wanted to take him down, it would take a lot of effort. To kill him so quickly, I can't think of any possibility other than a sneak attack.
"Moreover, Chi Wang was probably ambushed and in poor condition before the sneak attack. Tell me, did you leak the Auspicious Beast's information? Colluding with humans, causing the deaths of the Auspicious Beast and Chi Wang?"
The petals of the "Lovesick Heartbroken Red" around Xiao Wu's chest, those with a deeper colored circle, trembled slightly.
Di Tian's gaze turned to Xiao Wu, a faint pressure emanating from his body. What Wan Yao King said made a lot of sense, and his tone was slightly cold: "I need an explanation."
Xiao Wu was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she stammered, "I don't know. He just snapped his fingers, and Chi Wang fell to the ground, and then Yan Jin suddenly appeared and killed Chi Wang. Then the Auspicious Beast also died, so fast that I didn't even have time to react."
"Hmph, are you joking? Or are you taking us all for fools? A snap of the fingers to kill Chi Wang? If he had that kind of strength, then none of us who chased after him would have been able to return alive," Wan Yao King sneered.
"There were indeed no traces of battle at the time. Who is Yan Jin?" Di Tian asked.
"He's Amon's companion. They participated in the Soul Master Competition together back then; they were our opponents," Xiao Wu quickly replied.
"Your… opponents?" Zi Ji sized up Xiao Wu in surprise. "You competed on the same stage in a competition held by humans?"
She really didn't understand. This stupid rabbit was worthy of being the opponent of that human who even Di Tian couldn't handle?
"Um… that's just how the rules were," Xiao Wu didn't know how to explain this matter. She still didn't understand what level of Soul Master Amon's anomaly was.
Although he behaved like a Title Douluo everywhere, she always felt that something was wrong. Could someone really reach the realm of Title Douluo at such a young age?
"Do you know that he has a skill that can negate any attack?" Di Tian suddenly asked.
"That, that… maybe my soul skill was stolen by him."
"What? That's your skill?" This time, even Di Tian couldn't help but look at her in a new light.
"Does he also have a 'teleportation' skill?"
Di Tian nodded.
"That's mine too. Sure enough, that bastard did it!" Xiao Wu finally confirmed this point and said excitedly.
"Doesn't that mean you helped that human?" Wan Yao King snorted coldly.
"I didn't do it on purpose," Xiao Wu muttered in a low voice.
"But all things considered, there is one point that cannot be explained, and that is why the Auspicious Beast was exposed!" Wan Yao King exuded a cold aura:
"Why don't we kill this rabbit? Maybe after killing her, Amon's soul skills will also become ineffective. Moreover, hasn't this guy been talking about her human lover for the past three years? No matter how you look at it, she's very suspicious!"
"Moo… If you want to kill Sister Xiao Wu, you'll have to step over my corpse first." Azure Bull Python blocked in front of Xiao Wu, protecting her with his massive body.
"Just a mere hundred-thousand-year soul beast." Wan Yao King attacked, thousands of branches extending out like chains, binding Azure Bull Python tightly in the blink of an eye.
Just as those chain-like branches were about to pierce Xiao Wu's body, a verdant glow protected her.
"Bi Ji?" Wan Yao King frowned.
"Let her go. After all, her companion died in battle with humans, and the Soul Ring also held back some Title Douluos for us; otherwise, our pressure would have been greater before. Before there is conclusive evidence, we shouldn't attack her based on this alone," Bi Ji said gently.
"You're too kind; this will harm you sooner or later." Wan Yao King restrained his killing intent, holding some respect for Bi Ji, who was both kind and principled.
Di Tian pondered for a moment and said to Xiao Wu and Azure Bull Python, "You may leave. Do not appear in the Star Dou Great Forest again."
Bi Ji's words reminded Xiao Wu of the sacrificed Er Ming, her eyes reddening. She and Azure Bull Python nodded to Bi Ji and then left the Lake of Life.
Azure Bull Python's massive snake body twisted and turned, weaving through the tall trees.
"Sister Xiao Wu, where are we going?" Azure Bull Python had never left the Star Dou Great Forest and was somewhat at a loss, suddenly being expelled by Di Tian.
Xiao Wu missed Er Ming and thought of the Tang San who was missing, unable to stop the sorrow from rising within her. She pursed her lips and said:
"Go to Fasinuo Province, to the forest near Holy Soul Village. Brother San might go home. I hope he doesn't go to Star Dou Great Forest to find me. It's really very dangerous for humans there now."
Azure Bull Python looked blankly at the place name Xiao Wu said; he didn't know the way.
"I'll guide the way. This way…" Xiao Wu sat on that massive bull's head, directing.
Tudor Territory, Night Capital, Duke's Mansion.
Amon's true body raised his right hand, adjusted his monocle, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Holy Soul Village? Heh, interesting…"
Under the connection of fate, he could receive messages from avatars anywhere at any time. Through the Worm of Time parasitizing the "Lovesick Heartbroken Red," he learned about the fierce beasts' arguments and Xiao Wu's movements in the first instance.
"However, after Xiao Wu leaves the Lake of Life, I won't be able to grasp the movements in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest. That's a troublesome matter. Ordinary crows and baboons are a bit too conspicuous when entering that area," Amon muttered softly.
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Heaven Dou City, Imperial Palace.
Emperor Xue Ye received intelligence from the hidden lines in Spirit Hall City, and a look of doubt appeared in his eyes.
"Five soul beasts attacked Spirit Hall City, and even destroyed a small half of the city? To hunt down Duke Amon?"
What kind of place was Spirit Hall City? It was the holy land of soul masters in the world, a place where experts gathered. What soul beast was so bold as to dare attack Spirit Hall City?
If several hidden lines hadn't sent similar intelligence at the same time, Emperor Xue Ye would have thought that a hidden line had been exposed and that the person who exposed the hidden line was joking with him.
"Do you think this is true?" Emperor Xue Ye looked ahead.
Xue Beng and Xue Xing's eyes wandered. They didn't understand politics and simply remained silent.
I wonder how Grandpa is doing, is he alright? A trace of worry flashed in "Xue Qinghe's" eyes. Seeing Emperor Xue Ye turn his gaze to him, he spoke:
"The truth of this matter is questionable. After all, everyone knows what kind of place Spirit Hall City is. It is necessary to send a suitable candidate to verify it. If there are really such soul beasts, we must guard against some cities near the Star Dou Great Forest."
Xue Ye nodded and said softly, "Qinghe, then I'll leave this matter to you to arrange. Anyway, you're handling many matters related to Spirit Hall."
"Xue Qinghe" nodded, "Yes."
Walking out of the palace, Ci Xue and She Long appeared behind Qian Renxue.
"Miss."
"Have you received news from over there? What exactly is going on?" Qian Renxue asked.
Ci Xue replied, "Salas just sent a message. It's true. The black dragon who led the soul beasts to attack Spirit Hall City is named Di Tian, the king of soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. The purpose was to kill Duke Amon, who killed the 'Auspicious Beast'.
"The Grand Worship believes that there is nothing wrong with soul masters hunting soul beasts, so he launched a great battle with Di Tian and eventually repelled him. But Di Tian doesn't seem to have given up and may make a comeback.
"In addition, among the soul beasts, there is a Emerald Swan, which is extremely suitable as your ninth Soul Ring, Miss. The Grand Worship wants you to focus on improving your soul power level."
Qian Renxue nodded, "I understand."
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