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Star Dou Forest, the Great Danger Zone.
By the Life Lake, a dark red figure shot through like hellfire, stopping only when it reached a green-clad figure.
The green-clad beauty saw Scarlet King carrying the Auspicious Beast back in such a hurry, assuming something had gone wrong. Worry instantly gripped her heart as she rushed forward to check the Auspicious Beast's condition.
Only after confirming the Auspicious Beast was unharmed did she let out a sigh of relief.
"Scarlet King, what exactly happened?"
Bi Ji held the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, her human-formed delicate hand stroking its fur. Only after it let out a comfortable purr did she turn to the anxious Scarlet King and ask.
"Just now..."
Stammering, Scarlet King explained the truth. Then he glanced at Bi Ji and said, "I feel we need to find Di Tian about this."
Bi Ji's expression turned icy cold.
As an Emerald Swan at her core, she had always made healing soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest her duty. Now, learning that humans had committed such atrocities, her usual kindness transformed into fury. Her anger was so intense that even Scarlet King and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion dared not speak for a moment.
"I'll go find Di Tian now."
"No need. I'm here." As the words fell, a figure silently appeared beside Bi Ji and the other beasts.
This figure was a burly man in a black robe, with a stern and cold face. His jet-black long hair flowed behind him, with only two strands of golden hair falling slightly over his forehead.
His indifferent expression carried natural authority.
"I know everything you just said. No matter who those soul masters are, which organization they come from—they're all human. Since that's the case, let humans pay the price for their actions."
Cold words carried overwhelming killing intent.
"Roar—"
A heaven-shaking dragon's roar erupted from the Great Danger Zone!
At this moment, the entire Star Dou Forest fell into chaos.
Because the Beast God had decreed that from today, for seven days, any human appearing in the Star Dou Forest would be killed without mercy!
A bloody storm had now begun.
Even Bi Ji had nothing more to say about this. After all, humans must pay for their actions.
"Take me to that place later."
Golden dragon eyes locked onto Scarlet King. The pressure and killing intent from the strongest fierce beast made Scarlet King fearful, but his heart held no anger—only relief.
At least Di Tian showed no intention of punishing him.
He immediately nodded in agreement!
"That place is over there."
Just as Scarlet King was about to rise and lead the way, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, enjoying Bi Ji's comfort, suddenly spoke, "Di Tian, besides those despicable ones, can humans and soul beasts coexist peacefully?"
These words silenced the entire Life Lake.
After a long pause, Di Tian looked at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion with a strange expression. "Little one, why would you think that? You know humans need to hunt soul beasts for soul rings to advance their cultivation. Just this point alone makes peaceful coexistence impossible."
Di Tian's words failed to convince the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
It continued speaking.
"What if humans didn't need to hunt live soul beasts? What if they only needed dead soul beasts, and could let soul beasts' lives continue?"
At this moment, Di Tian realized something was wrong with the Auspicious Beast. His previous strange expression vanished instantly, replaced by solemnity. "Little one, tell me why you suddenly ask this?"
Seeing this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion didn't hide anything.
It immediately told Di Tian about the soul spirit matter.
"Soul spirit..."
Di Tian murmured the words "soul spirit."
His golden dragon eyes were filled with deep thought.
Bi Ji's eyes also sparkled with surprise. If what the Auspicious Beast said about the soul spirit method was true, though it couldn't completely solve the conflict between soul beasts and humans, if it could be popularized, it would greatly benefit soul beasts.
At the very least, a soul master's life wouldn't require hunting nine soul beasts, especially the last five ten-thousand-year or higher ones.
"Di Tian, the soul spirit matter concerns the future of our soul beast race."
Hearing Bi Ji's words, Di Tian nodded solemnly.
He naturally understood that if this soul spirit method was real, it would greatly benefit their soul beast race.
What mattered now was verification.
Di Tian turned to the Scarlet King beside him. "Go inform Bear King to contact its clansman in the mixed zone that's about to give birth. Later, I'll personally investigate the truth of this matter."
"Yes!"
Scarlet King naturally understood the importance of this matter. Not daring to delay, it transformed into a streak of dark red fire racing toward Bear King's location, leaving only Di Tian and the three beasts.
Di Tian and Bi Ji gazed into the distance, their thoughts unknown.
Only the Three-Eyed Golden Lion stared intently toward Shrek Academy's direction. Perhaps... I should do my utmost to fulfill my duty as Emperor Auspicious Beast, planning for the future of soul beasts.
Then, start by entering the human world. But before that, I still need to digest the memories I've obtained.
Thinking of this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's heart instantly became excited! It swore—it absolutely wasn't because of the human world's excitement and prosperity that it wanted to enter the human world!
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Outside Shrek Academy, five figures streaked across the sky.
In just a moment, Elder Song had brought the four students back to Shrek Academy at top speed. However, Chen Junting and the other three looked somewhat disheveled from their journey.
But recalling the heaven-shaking dragon's roar filled with killing intent that had erupted from the forest's core after they left the Star Dou Forest—even Elder Song felt a lingering chill.
"T-that dragon's roar just now was..."
Tang Ya stumbled slightly upon landing.
Her pupils had dilated from fear.
"That was Di Tian."
After steadying himself, Chen Junting comforted the panicked Xiao Xiao with words before answering Tang Ya, "It seems those three evil soul masters' actions have enraged the Beast God."
"Hiss—Beast God Di Tian, strongest of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts!"
Tang Ya gasped sharply, suddenly feeling she had narrowly escaped death. But after regaining her composure, she began cursing those three evil soul masters. Extremely vulgar words poured from her mouth, temporarily forgetting Elder Song's presence.
Fortunately, Elder Song didn't mind. Instead, she showed concern over Di Tian's decree, clearly worried the Beast God might trigger another beast tide in his anger. If that happened, Shrek Academy would bear the brunt.
They were being blamed for the evil soul masters' actions.
"You return to the academy first. I need to report to Elder Mu about the situation." Saying this, Elder Song looked at Chen Junting. "Junting, you were involved in one of these matters. Come with me."
"Yes, Elder Song."
Chen Junting immediately nodded in agreement. Then he took out a letter he had prepared earlier and handed it to Huo Yuhao beside him, instructing him to deliver it to this year's guardian of the Nine Treasures Pavilion in Shrek City. After that, he followed Elder Song toward the Sea God Pavilion.
The moment they landed, "Come in."
Elder Mu's gentle voice sounded in their ears.
After entering, they found all the Sea God Pavilion elders and Shrek Academy's four deans seated. Even Elder Xuan, who had been punished by Elder Mu, was exceptionally present.
Besides them, at the very end of the conference table sat a woman appearing around twenty years old. Her flawless fair face, black hair flowing to her waist, combined with her serene, gentle temperament and spring-sun-like smile, created an unforgettable impression.
"Lexuan, bring Junting a chair."
After Elder Song took her seat, Elder Mu gestured to the woman.
Hearing this, Chen Junting's heart stirred slightly. Her identity surfaced in his mind—Inner Court Grand Disciple Zhang Lexuan.
After Chen Junting accepted the chair Zhang Lexuan handed him and thanked her, Elder Mu began the main topic. He looked at Elder Song and asked, "Xiao Song, what exactly happened in the Star Dou Forest to make Di Tian so furious? If not for the agreement from years ago, a beast tide would have already erupted."
Hearing that a beast tide wouldn't erupt, everyone except Elder Mu breathed a sigh of relief. After all, as the number one powerhouse, Di Tian's reputation was formidable—his pressure was absolutely no joke!
"It was because of evil soul masters..."
Elder Song's expression turned extremely serious as she recounted their entire experience in the Star Dou Forest.
"Holy Spirit Cult?"
Hearing that evil soul masters not only had formed an organization but had also taken root in the Sun Moon Empire, everyone in the Sea God Pavilion underwent dramatic changes in expression!
And what Elder Song said next made everyone gasp in shock!
"What!?"
Xuan Zi couldn't help but slam his hand on the table and stand up. "The Holy Spirit Cult actually has no less than ten Titled Douluos! And their sect leader is actually a Level 98 Super Douluo! How is this possible? This..."
It wasn't that he didn't believe what Song Yunzhi said—it was just that the news she brought was too shocking! He knew that although evil soul masters were generally stronger than ordinary soul masters, it was extremely difficult—almost impossible—for them to cultivate to Titled Douluo rank.
Because various powers wouldn't let them grow that strong.
Yet now, they actually had no less than ten Titled Douluos. And their sect leader was a Level 98 Super Douluo.
This had never happened in continental history.
The current situation completely exceeded their judgment.
For a moment, everyone lost their composure.
"The thing I worried about most has happened."
Elder Mu couldn't help but sigh deeply, his face filled with worry.
"In recent centuries, evil soul masters have rarely appeared, and at most, only weak ones showed up. I always felt something was wrong, but never expected evil soul masters would actually grow so strong and form their own organization."
"Damn it! Cursed Sun Moon Empire!"
Elder Xuan's face was filled with rage. "I refuse to believe they didn't know about the Holy Spirit Cult's development! They must be pushing it behind the scenes!"
"Discussing this now is meaningless."
Elder Mu pondered. "What matters now is understanding the Holy Spirit Cult's purpose. Like the information Xiao Song brought back—what exactly were they doing in the Star Dou Forest? And who exactly are this so-called Grand Elder and High Priest?"
Heavy worry now pressed upon Elder Mu.
Actually, he worried about one thing more—the Holy Spirit Cult's Grand Elder and High Priest. If their sect leader already had Level 98 cultivation, then those above him...
"Ah! These are truly troubled times!"
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