Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips and said boldly,
"Just listen to Sister Xiao Wu, and you can't go wrong!"
"Lin Xiao has good character! Compared to that terrifying existence in the Lake of Life, at least he won't treat our lives as dirt, where disobedience means death."
The Titan Giant Ape scratched its head clumsily and said in a booming voice,
"Sister Xiao Wu, but the Lin Xiao you're talking about is human after all! I heard humans are best at deception. What if he tricks you?"
Xiao Wu waved her hand, very confidently saying,
"He won't. Since he could resist the temptation of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone, he's not one of those ordinary greedy humans."
"Trust Sister Xiao Wu's judgment, okay?"
The Titan Giant Ape could only nod.
Actually, it had been completely confused by everything Xiao Wu had been telling it for the past few days, unable to understand what the difference or benefit was between following the terrifying Soul Beasts inside the Lake of Life and following Lin Xiao.
Anyway, whoever Xiao Wu followed, it would follow.
Xiao Wu couldn't possibly harm it.
The Sky Azure Bull Python's intelligence was much higher than that of the Titan Giant Ape, a Soul Beast known for being simple-minded and physically strong.
Its low voice held a hint of helplessness.
"Xiao Wu, the main reason is that he has something on you, isn't it? Whether we want to or not, we can only obey his commands."
"But what difference does it make?"
"Anyway, following anyone is a last resort. The weak must obey the strong. That's how cruel the rules of the Soul Beast world are."
Xiao Wu sighed.
"Da Ming, you're right. The weak don't have the right to choose. But compared to those Soul Beasts who only know how to use force to assert authority and coerce, Lin Xiao is probably better."
Otherwise?
Even if Lin Xiao wasn't good, Xiao Wu could only try to think positively, PUAing herself.
At least it would make her feel a little better.
Suddenly.
A terrifying pressure surged from within the Lake of Life, followed by several more frightening auras.
The Sky Azure Bull Python's expression changed, and it looked gravely towards the interior of the Lake of Life.
The Titan Giant Ape suddenly stood up, protecting Xiao Wu behind it, its muscles tensed.
Xiao Wu's face, however, turned pale.
She had never seen the terrifying existence at the core of the Lake of Life. Now, suddenly feeling this powerful aura, it made her body tremble, giving her a sense of fear as if encountering a natural predator.
A long dragon roar came from within the Lake of Life. The sky abruptly changed color, and dense dark clouds covered the entire Lake of Life and even the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, blotting out the sun.
It was as if swallowed by endless darkness.
The Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, usually dominant in the Star Dou Great Forest, were now trembling all over, looking up at the sky in extreme horror.
Above the black clouds, a black dragon could vaguely be seen soaring, spewing clouds and mist. Its inky black dragon claws extended, accompanied by lightning and thunder, and the void holes created by tearing space.
This was the ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, asserting its sovereignty over all Soul Beasts!
The nearly 800,000-year Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King,
Beast God Di Tian!
Immediately after, a deafening roar echoed from the northeast. A giant savage bear roared skyward, its gaping maw seemingly capable of swallowing the heavens.
The 400,000-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Monarch,
Xiong Jun!
In the southwest, a brilliant emerald light shone, and powerful healing energy enveloped all the Soul Beasts in an area, causing many injured Soul Beasts to heal rapidly, completely recovering within a few breaths.
The 500,000-year Emerald Swan Clan Leader,
Bi Ji!
To the north, countless towering ancient trees were uprooted, their roots like legs supporting them as they stood, emitting eerie wailing sounds. They swayed excitedly, their leaves rustling as they rubbed together, creating an immense sound.
And observing their posture, they seemed to be paying homage to an exceptionally massive, entirely black towering tree covered in countless turbine-like growths resembling eyes, like subjects greeting their monarch.
The 500,000-year Demonic Eye Tree,
Myriad Demon King!
Following closely was a demonic dragon with smooth, slender, dark purple scales and a pair of wings on its back, soaring in the eastern sky, letting out a lazy dragon roar.
As a pure-blooded dragon, it constantly exuded a noble and powerful, dangerous yet charming aura.
The 200,000-year Hell Demon Dragon King,
Zi Ji!
To the west, raging demonic flames ignited, and the air suddenly became incredibly hot. An extremely fierce aura rose, and three enormous mastiff heads stood out, with sharp fangs, ready to devour at any moment.
The 200,000-year-old Three-Headed Crimson Demonic Mastiff,
Crimson King!
Six terrifying auras, each at the pinnacle of the Star Dou Great Forest's food chain, exuded an imperial presence.
This caused the Soul Beasts within the Star Dou Great Forest to tremble in immense fear, and a terrifying Beast Tide erupted in the outer regions.
Soul Masters who were hunting Soul Beasts in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest heard the earth-shattering roars and saw the terrifying demonic shadows in the distance. Their livers and guts turned to water; they were lucky not to have died of fright!
The Soul Beasts in the outer regions of the Star Dou Great Forest lacked high intelligence, and under the shock and panic, a terrifying Beast Tide naturally formed, leading to the demise of countless Soul Masters who were hunting in the outer regions at that time!
Following those six terrifying auras, several joyful beast calls suddenly rang out. Unlike the suffocating presence of the six terrifying beings, these calls filled some of the listening Soul Beasts with a sudden, heartfelt joy.
Immediately after, several dragon roars came from the initial, most terrifying presence, but they held no threat or intimidation. In fact, one could even detect a hint of helplessness within them.
After the fierce beasts in the core area of the Lake of Life had all made their appearance, the Star Dou Great Forest gradually returned to calm.
The dark clouds that had enveloped the sky dispersed.
Sunlight pierced through the gaps in the forest canopy, illuminating the ground. The air in the primeval forest was exceptionally fresh, but the usual clamor was gone, leaving only a profound silence. Not even the chirping of birds or insects could be heard.
Clearly,
Although the several Soul Beast Monarchs had withdrawn their pressure, the deep fear and reverence had been etched into the very bones of the Star Dou Great Forest's Soul Beasts.
The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, located in the outer periphery of the Lake of Life, were both incredibly anxious. Even Xiao Wu, who was usually fearless, was as quiet as a lady at this moment.
She was starting to worry now, her heart filled with panic.
For a Soul Beast like herself, who chose to re-cultivate after 100,000 years, theoretically, upon reaching level 70, she would transform into a human. In some sense, wouldn't that be considered betraying the Soul Beasts?
Xiao Wu was terrified of being made an example of.
After all, in the face of an absolute power disparity, there was no room for choice between life and death!
But at this moment, all she could do was wait.
Xiao Wu couldn't help but think with a touch of sadness, It seems even this Lake of Life isn't safe.
Perhaps in this world, there is never eternal safety, only absolute strength!
She then thought of Lin Xiao again.
If Lin Xiao were here, would she feel more at ease?
...
The Beast Tide surged.
The commotion in the Star Dou Great Forest was undeniably massive, and this earth-shattering news quickly spread to the human empires.
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