The ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest awakened from their slumber, but they didn't choose to lie low. Instead, they announced their presence with great fanfare, seemingly hinting at a confrontation with humanity.
An undercurrent of tension filled the air.
The upheaval of the beast tide drew the attention of the Empires and Spirit Hall. Those soul masters who had narrowly survived in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, upon returning, recounted their terrifying experiences with lingering fear, still shaken by the immense power and monstrous figures they had glimpsed from afar.
Thanks to Ah Yin's intelligence network, Lin Xiao received this news even earlier than the Two Great Empires and Spirit Hall.
To be honest, he felt a bit guilty…
Logically, the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest were supposed to emerge during Douluo 2. In Douluo 1, Gu Yuena was focused on recovering from her injuries, while the ferocious beasts were enjoying a gluttonous feast, dividing up the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
That was tens of thousands of years from now!
Even when Tang San and Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue were locked in a cataclysmic battle in Douluo 1, these ferocious beasts hadn't shown even a hint of their presence. Therefore, the instigator of their premature emergence was none other than Lin Xiao!
Was the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's million-year soul ring and soul bone not tempting enough?
Was the Black Sun Purifying Fire, capable of devouring souls, not alluring enough?
Everything in the world has its cause and effect, its own destiny.
Lin Xiao had sown the seeds, starting with his scheme involving the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus to target Gu Yuena and absorb the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's soul ring and soul bone. No matter how much he tried to "walk away after the deed is done, hiding his merits and fame," he couldn't escape the fated confrontation with Gu Yuena.
But it didn't matter. Lin Xiao had no intention of avoiding it.
Why should I dodge her sharpness?!
Lin Xiao chuckled as he spoke to the Little Red Bird on his shoulder.
"Feng Yu, things seem to be getting more and more interesting. What do you think the scene will be like when those ferocious beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest face off against the peerless powerhouses of the human world?"
"Heh, Bibi Dong dreams of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone. Will this insatiable woman hesitate, or will she charge in headfirst and suffer a massive fall?"
During the Douluo 1 era, due to the dormancy of the Star Dou ferocious beasts, hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were practically legendary. Now that the ferocious beasts were making their appearance, before they learned a bloody lesson, someone was bound to suffer.
Lin Xiao mused for a moment, then murmured, "Moreover, with the sudden emergence of such a powerful soul beast force, Spirit Hall's plan to annihilate the Two Great Empires will have to be postponed. At the very least, no one would dare to take the risk of engaging in self-destruction while facing a powerful external enemy."
"The continent's structure will likely shift towards an alliance of humans, standing in opposition to the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest, creating a situation similar to Douluo 2."
The waters were getting murkier…
This was danger, but also an opportunity.
Murky waters protect the fish!
Feng Yu snorted, "I don't understand."
"I only know that the foolish dragon must be furious right now, having suffered two setbacks at our hands consecutively, yet not even knowing who her opponents are!"
"And we've planted so many informants in her own territory!"
"Just thinking about it is thrilling!"
Feng Yu harbored an equal level of dislike for all dragons.
She held no respect for Gu Yuena either. Seeing her in such a predicament now naturally filled her with joy, wishing she would emerge even sooner!
If Gu Yuena didn't emerge and remained confined within the Lake of Life's alternate dimension, when would be the next time they could deal with her?
Lin Xiao chuckled.
He didn't actually dislike Gu Yuena, but in matters of principle, he definitely stood on Feng Yu's side.
As of now, he was genuinely curious about how Bibi Dong would deal with these ferocious beasts, what role Qian Daoliu would play, and ultimately, what the Two Great Empires and Spirit Hall would become.
It's interesting, I'm quite looking forward to it~
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Spirit Hall.
Upon receiving the news of the soul beast commotion in the Star Dou Great Forest and the emergence of ferocious beast kings, Bibi Dong was inwardly shocked and shaken, almost losing her composure!
Her beautiful eyes narrowed, her jade-white hand clasped the Gem Scepter, stroking it gently. Her thin lips pursed as she fell into deep thought.
There was no doubt about the authenticity of the news.
More than one soul master had been in the Star Dou Great Forest that day, and no one had the courage or capability to fabricate such a colossal lie.
"Soul beasts have long lifespans. If these hundred-thousand-year soul beasts collectively fell into slumber due to some special reasons and have now awakened together… it's entirely plausible."
Bibi Dong wasn't concerned about the reasons for these hundred-thousand-year soul beasts' slumber.
What occupied her mind more were other matters:
Wasn't she constantly seeking hundred-thousand-year soul beasts? Wasn't this like a pillow arriving just when one felt sleepy?
As the Pope of Spirit Hall, she had already reached the pinnacle of the current era.
The advantage of her position allowed her to mobilize sufficient manpower and summon enough Titled Douluo-level powerhouses to assist her in hunting hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
She could rally them with a single call, and followers would flock like clouds!
However.
The ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest possess extremely high intelligence. The simultaneous appearance of those six ferocious beast kings is clearly organized and premeditated, meaning they are working together!
How can we fight this?
"It's not just that!"
Bibi Dong's red lips parted slightly as she murmured to herself, "Judging by the monstrous power these ferocious beasts have unleashed, their strength has likely far surpassed the realm of hundred-thousand-year soul beasts by an unknown margin! Especially that black dragon at the forefront! Its strength is unfathomable!"
She immediately felt a headache coming on.
Bibi Dong's rationality took over, and her face displayed deep apprehension, but in her eyes, a hint of unwillingness still flickered.
"Pass down the order! Monitor the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest closely, pore over the ancient texts, and gather intelligence! I want all information regarding these soul beast kings!"
Bibi Dong issued her command.
No matter what, they had to probe the true capabilities and situation of the Star Dou Great Forest!
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Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu, clad in spotless white worship robes, had majestic golden hair.
He had remained detached from worldly affairs for many years.
His sole concern was for Xue'er to inherit the Angel God position.
But when he heard the news about the Star Dou Great Forest from Golden Crocodile Douluo, he couldn't help but be astonished, and ripples spread across his normally placid, abyss-like heart.
Qian Daoliu frowned deeply and immediately inquired, "How strong are these ferocious beasts?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head.
"I don't know. These ferocious beasts only appeared a few days ago. Within Spirit Hall, there were soul masters who were hunting soul rings and carrying out missions in the Star Dou Great Forest at the time. According to their accounts, they personally witnessed the sky being completely obscured by dark clouds, with boundless darkness devouring everything."
"That black dragon, soaring through the clouds, exuded terrifying pressure and immense power with every movement. Its dragon claws, with a mere sweep, unleashed lightning and thunder, tearing through space!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo hesitated for a moment before looking at Qian Daoliu.
"There are already whispers circulating that the black dragon has likely transcended the level of a soul beast and is the guardian god of the Star Dou Great Forest. Recently, almost no one dares to hunt for soul rings in the Star Dou Great Forest. The common rumor refers to that black dragon as..."
"Beast God!"
Upon hearing these two words, Qian Daoliu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, his gaze sharp.
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