"Alright, alright, it's far too early to dwell on this. But undeniably, Xiao Ao's current flying soul skill is already among the best of all food-type soul masters. Most food-type soul masters with flying abilities aren't even Soul Kings yet," Flanders comforted Oscar, patting his back.
Xiao Tian smiled and nodded but kept silent—he didn't want to shatter Oscar's confidence any further. After all, if he revealed more, it would be about how the flying skill's potential would only increase when acquired later, as the flying soul ring turned ten thousand years old.
If that ten-thousand-year soul ring represented a speed type among those mighty soul beasts—like the Spine-tailed Swift bird—the boost in flying speed it delivered would be unimaginable. With that speed, even a regular Titled Douluo might fail to catch up, except for one with extreme agility or special soul skills.
This crossed Xiao Tian's mind briefly, but he shook it off. The flying soul skill was no concern of his—after all, he himself had flying soul bones! And once his strength rose, flying with Sword Fifteen under the blessing of his sword intent wouldn't just be cool but incredibly fast.
Under Flanders' leadership, the group set off again to hunt the thousand-year-old sub-dragon soul beast. The task was harder now because the targeted soul beast was nearly two thousand years old. Also, the noise from Xiao Tian's sword intent breakthrough might attract powerful soul beasts, so they needed to hurry.
Flanders instructed Oscar cautiously, "Little Oscar, keep making flying mushroom sausages, and let Shao Xin prepare sugar beans to restore your soul power. Make more in case of emergencies."
Oscar nodded, slightly confused but obedient.
Suddenly, Flanders, Zhao Wuji, and others' expressions changed sharply. They shouted, "Xiao Ao, quickly hand out your flying mushroom sausages to everyone!"
The Dragon Man and Snake Woman summoned their martial spirits, eyes fixed nervously on the thick bushes ahead.
"What?"
From the bushes came loud crashing sounds.
A massive gorilla as tall as a mountain, about 15 meters high with shoulders over 7 meters wide, poked its head out.
"Yes, it's the forest king—the Titan Ape!"
Cold sweat dripped down Zhao Wuji's forehead.
But it was not over. Behind the Titan Ape appeared a huge beast with a bull's head and snake's body.
A terrifying roar echoed.
Xiao Tian was stunned to see the Azure Bull Python trailing the Titan Ape.
What the heck?
Why was this different from expectations? Why was the Azure Bull Python with the Titan Ape?
Then the system alert rang in Xiao Tian's mind.
[Ding, Warning! Detected host encountering Priest Niu Tian and Priest Tai Tan—loyal followers of the Tang Divine King with unfathomable strength. Find an opportunity to escape quickly!]
Xiao Tian felt helpless. He'd forgotten the system's warnings.
Meeting Da Ming and Er Ming would definitely trigger an alarm.
But his current strength was no match for Da Ming and Er Ming.
That meant he couldn't get the system's critical hit reward from them now.
To be honest, until now, he only guessed the system was from ten thousand years ahead.
How many tens of thousands of years beyond was unclear!
In the God Realm, Da Ming and Er Ming had divine power but no divine rank.
Starting as priests, the strength they later showed suggested second-level gods—close to Dai Mubai and company's level. (Not having seen later Douluo Dalu III episodes, this info was researched and considered tentative.)
Xiao Wu's mind filled with confusion.
Hadn't Xiao Tian predicted Er Ming's arrival?
Looking at Xiao Tian's indifferent face, she understood—it was expected.
Impressive!
At that moment, Xiao Wu didn't realize just how shocked Xiao Tian was.
They'd revealed Xiao Wu's presence.
Why did two two-hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts appear simultaneously at Star Dou Great Forest outskirts?
Quickly, Xiao Wu transmitted a message to Da Ming and Er Ming.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, my companions are with these people. Don't attack them. We will stage a fight and seek a chance to take me and brother away."
"The young man beside me with a pitch-black sword spirit is my brother from the human world. I will explain later."
"Also, use this chance to teach me a lesson."
Er Ming scratched his big head in puzzlement. Sister Xiao Wu's words flew by quickly—how did he already recognize a brother after just a few years outside?
Er Ming was slow to react.
Daming's large pupils fixed on Xiao Tian.
Why was this human Xiao Wu's brother?
And it seemed she'd revealed her identity as the incarnation of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
Had Sister Xiao Wu been deceived by this human?
His heart sank.
He wanted to crush Xiao Tian instantly but knew better—otherwise, he'd have to explain to Sister Xiao Wu.
So he decided to follow her instructions and first teach those who insulted him a lesson.
As for Xiao Tian, there would be plenty of time to question him later.
Xiao Tian stood beside Xiao Wu, noticing Daming's stare but feeling no fear. A man of integrity fears nothing.
Facing two massive beast souls, Flanders felt frozen.
"Why is a Titan Ape outside the Star Dou Great Forest?"
The Dragon Man and Snake Woman looked incredulous, shielding Meng Yiran behind them, ready to unleash spirit fusion at any moment.
They knew escape from the Titan Ape was impossible, so at least they had to buy time for their granddaughter after.
"Yi Ran, the two of us will hold back these two soul beasts. You must take the chance to flee!"
Their solemn words left no doubt—they expected this to be a fight to the death.
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