The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger trembled. Even with its Evil God bloodline,
it felt the overwhelming oppression of Yuan Longxuan's power. No mere human could possess such force...
.it was the mark of a fully awakened beast transformed to human-level strength.
Yuan Longxuan didn't need to know the tiger's thoughts; even if he did, he would have only smiled wryly.
Every bit of his power had been meticulously developed, step by step.
If the limit of his martial souls allowed, he might have fused every available weapon and ability into himself.
But his style favored stability over extravagance.
The tiger could only submit. It would now become a loyal servant of Yuan Longxuan, a powerful ally to be used when needed.
Thud!
Thud!
Thud!
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, desperate to save its life, had completely abandoned its pride.
It knelt before Yuan Longxuan, head repeatedly striking the ground in a desperate plea for forgiveness.
The creature was fully aware that it could not gamble its life in a Death Arena against this human-shaped being.
Its instincts screamed that defiance would only end in death.
"Have you made your decision?" Yuan Longxuan's lips curled into a faint, teasing smile as he observed the black tiger bowing and kowtowing before him.
"Master… it was my blindness and ignorance! I have failed to recognize your greatness!
From now on, I will be your most loyal servant. Whatever you command, I will obey without question!"
Heh. Yuan Longxuan didn't trust a single word of it....but that didn't matter. With the system and his talismans, obedience was no longer voluntary.
Once the talisman was administered, the tiger would become a completely loyal servant.
"Since that's the case, following me means you must give up something.
Any objections?" Yuan Longxuan asked, speaking in a tone that allowed no refusal. He considered himself humane; the tiger should at least have the dignity of knowing what fate awaited it.
"No objections! Absolutely none! Master, I…"
A streak of colorful light flashed, and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger submitted fully. The sight of the tiger bleeding briefly from its lower region caused even the Titan Giant Ape and Sky-Blue Bull Python to display expressions of shock and horror.
Yuan Longxuan didn't care in the slightest. Those who stayed by his side were either females or… well, neutered. He was unapologetically domineering.
Sliding a golden talisman, paired with a Super Recovery Pill, into the tiger's mouth, Yuan Longxuan watched its injuries instantly mend. Of course, anything lost permanently could not regrow....the pill healed wounds, not severed parts.
Now, the tiger's eyes gleamed with the clarity and naivety of a domestic dog from Earth. Its intelligence and combat power remained intact, but its will was now wholly subordinated to Yuan Longxuan.
"Master!"
The tiger rolled over on its back, exposing its belly and acting completely submissive. Standing nearby, the Titan Ape and Sky-Blue Bull Python shivered in unease.
But when the two beasts noticed the tiger's… permanent change, a chill ran down their spines.
"Are you the ones in charge here?" Yuan Longxuan casually kicked the tiger twice, then shifted his gaze to the immobilized Titan Ape and Sky-Blue Bull Python.
"Yes… what brings you here?" the Sky-Blue Bull Python replied, polite and respectful.
See that? That's called tact. This one knew how to behave. Yuan Longxuan smirked inwardly.
"Nothing much, just strolling around. Thought I'd take a look at the flora and fauna of the Star Dou Forest," he said, gesturing toward the giant white rabbit, Xiao Wu, lying nearby.
"This little rabbit tried to sneak up on me earlier. I want her to lead me through your core area. That's not an issue, is it?" he asked, though the tone left no room for denial.
"Xiao Wu…"
Daming's expression darkened. Hadn't he instructed Xiao Wu to stay with her mother in the core area? How did she end up here?
"Uh… Daming… Erming… I…" Xiao Wu's ruby eyes darted nervously under the watchful gaze of the two beast kings. She rubbed her paws together, trying to ease the awkwardness.
"Xiao Wu, take our guest through our core area," the Sky-Blue Bull Python finally said, resigned.
The human's strength was simply too terrifying. Even the five-thousand-year Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had knelt before him in submission.
Fortunately, this overlord seemed to have no interest in harming them, or they would have been finished.
"Yes… I'm sorry, Daming, Erming," Xiao Wu murmured. Her clear, childish voice echoed in the forest.
Yuan Longxuan retracted his oppressive aura, allowing the three beast kings to regain mobility.
Leaping to his side, Xiao Wu crouched obediently. Yuan Longxuan wasted no time, straddling her back and grabbing her ears.
"Hey! You can't grab my ears!" Xiao Wu protested, but she was far too fast to escape the ride.
Through the forest, Yuan Longxuan and Xiao Wu dashed like a rollercoaster, weaving between colossal trees, while the newly enslaved Dark Demon Evil God Tiger followed closely behind.
Two and a half minutes later, Xiao Wu brought Yuan Longxuan to the very heart of the Star Dou Forest—the place where they resided.
The deepest core: the Lake of Life.
The moment they arrived, Yuan Longxuan felt the surrounding soul energy thicken, almost viscous to the touch.
Mist hovered above the lake's surface, creating a surreal, almost ethereal atmosphere.
On the lakeshore, a stunning girl drew water gracefully, her steps firm and her aura refined.
Seeing Xiao Wu return home, her face betrayed a flicker of irritation.
"Xiao Wu! I've told you countless times, the outside is dangerous. You cannot go out again, understand?"
Xiao Wu instinctively nodded, but then realized she wasn't alone. A strange presence rested upon her back.
"So your name is Xiao Wu… quite a lovely name," came a voice from behind.