Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, at the Lake of Life.
A deafening roar suddenly erupted between heaven and earth.
The sound waves spread out like a tangible force, shaking the leaves of ancient towering trees, causing countless leaves to fall like rain.
The lake surface vibrated violently, with layers of ripples colliding and splashing fine water droplets.
This sudden loud noise instantly startled all the Vicious Beasts.
Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Ten Thousand Demon King, Bi Ji, and others appeared one after another, their gazes uniformly directed towards the Lake of Life, their eyes filled with surprise and doubt.
"This Aura..."
Di Tian's pupils constricted slightly. As the Light Dark Dragon King, he actually felt a long-lost sense of death threat from this Aura.
Immediately after, the energy of the entire world began to fluctuate violently.
Countless energies of heaven and earth emerged from all directions, as if guided by an invisible hand, converging madly above the Lake of Life.
The surging energy brought forth gusts of strong wind, causing the lake surface to churn with turbulent waves.
The branches and leaves of the ancient towering trees swayed wildly in the strong wind, emitting a rustling moan.
A massive energy vortex gradually formed in the center of the Lake of Life, greedily devouring the heaven and earth energy surging from all directions.
The center of the vortex emitted a heart-palpitating fluctuation, and even the surrounding space began to subtly twist, as if unable to withstand the pressure of this power.
In the face of this terrifying power, the entire Star Dou Great Forest fell into a deathly silence.
Countless Spirit Beasts prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling, their breathing becoming cautious.
"Is Fang Yang coming out of seclusion?"
Xu Xiaoyan asked softly, her jade-like hand unconsciously clutching the corner of her clothes, a hint of anticipation and apprehension flashing in her eyes.
"It's Big Brother."
Na'er nodded affirmatively, her white-gold long hair gently fluttering in the breeze.
Her heterochromatic eyes sparkled with unconcealed joy, as if she had been waiting for this moment for too long.
Gu Yuena remained silent, her purple eyes fixed on the Lake of Life.
As the Silver Dragon King, she could feel that the Aura emanating from the Lake of Life was more powerful than ever before, even causing her to feel a hint of pressure.
At this very moment, a vast and majestic Aura suddenly descended, like a giant Dragon that had slept for eons awakening, bringing with it an unparalleled oppressive force that enveloped the entire area.
"Boom—"
The waters of the Lake of Life suddenly parted to both sides, and a figure slowly emerged.
Fang Yang stepped on the Void Realm, each step causing subtle ripples in space, as if heaven and earth were trembling for his emergence from seclusion.
He was clad in a black long robe, his long hair like ink, his face still handsome, but his brows now held a profound and unfathomable majesty.
The Aura emanating from his body was as vast as the sea, yet as deep as an abyss.
In just three steps, he moved from the center of the Lake of Life to its shore, his figure as graceful as an immortal.
Fang Yang's gaze fell upon the three women, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
That smile carried the joy of a long-awaited reunion, and also a hint of apology.
"Sorry, I made you wait."
"Congratulations, Big Brother Fang Yang, on coming out of seclusion!" Na'er happily ran to his side, her eyes filled with delight.
Xu Xiaoyan also showed a gentle smile, but a hint of tears flickered in her eyes.
Gu Yuena slowly stepped forward, her purple eyes looking deeply at Fang Yang, and she said softly, "You're finally out."
A simple sentence, yet it seemed to contain a thousand words.
Fang Yang looked deeply at her, and nodded, "Yes, I'm out."
Their eyes met, everything unsaid.
"My Lord..."
Just then, a low voice broke the warm atmosphere.
Fang Yang looked up and saw Di Tian approaching with the Vicious Beasts.
Xiong Jun, Ten Thousand Demon King, Bi Ji, and other Vicious Beasts followed closely, each with reverence on their faces.
"Your subordinate pays respects to My Lord!"
Di Tian was the first to bow, and the other Vicious Beasts also lowered their heads in salute, their postures extremely respectful.
They could feel that the current Fang Yang had undergone earth-shattering changes compared to three years ago.
Although his surface Aura was more restrained, the unfathomable oppressive force made even them, as Vicious Beasts, feel a sense of dread.
"You may rise."
Fang Yang spoke indifferently, his voice calm yet carrying undeniable authority.
"Yes, My Lord."
Di Tian and the other Vicious Beasts respectfully responded, slowly rising, but still maintaining a slightly bowed posture.
Fang Yang's gaze swept over the Vicious Beasts, finally resting on Di Tian, "These past three years, has the Star Dou Great Forest been peaceful?"
Di Tian took a step forward and respectfully reported, "Reporting to My Lord, all is well. With us guarding it, no one dares to invade."
"Mm."
Fang Yang nodded slightly, not surprised by this result. With Di Tian and other Vicious Beasts guarding it, it was indeed difficult for any major changes to occur in the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Then you may retreat first." Fang Yang waved his hand.
"Yes, My Lord."
Di Tian and the other Vicious Beasts respectfully responded and slowly retreated, soon disappearing into the forest.
Fang Yang once again turned his gaze to the three women, his eyes filled with inquiry, "During my seclusion, has anything major happened outside?"
"Senior Liu Yang called on the soul guide phone."
Gu Yuena said, "He said he had something he wanted to discuss with you, but after hearing you were in seclusion, he said he would wait until you came out."
Upon hearing this, a hint of contemplation flashed in Fang Yang's eyes. As one of the Clone of the plane's consciousness, Liu Yang actively contacting him must be for an important matter.
He nodded, "Okay, I understand. I'll contact him later."
"Big Brother, I missed you so much."
Na'er hugged Fang Yang's arm, resting her head gently on his shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry.
"I missed you too." Xu Xiaoyan said softly, her eyes full of tenderness.
Fang Yang's heart warmed, and he embraced Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan separately, "I missed you both too."
His gaze finally fell on Gu Yuena, with an apologetic look in his eyes, "Gu Yue, I made you wait."
Gu Yuena gently shook her head, "As long as you're out, it's fine."
"Fang Yang, my spirit power is level seventy now."
Xu Xiaoyan said to Fang Yang, with an expectant look on her face.
Fang Yang's eyes lit up, and he carefully sensed the spirit power fluctuations emanating from Xu Xiaoyan, which had indeed reached the Spirit Saint level.
He reached out and gently stroked Xu Xiaoyan's hair, his eyes full of admiration, "As expected of my Xiao Yan, such rapid progress. It seems you haven't been slacking off these past three years."
"Hehe."
Xu Xiaoyan smiled happily. Being recognized by Fang Yang was the greatest reward for her.
"Big Brother, I can now fully control the power of the Golden Dragon King, and I am also in the God King Realm."
Na'er also eagerly shared her progress.
Fang Yang turned to Na'er, sensing the Golden Dragon King's power within her, and nodded in satisfaction, "My Na'er is also amazing."
"Hehe."
Na'er smiled happily, her white-gold long hair shimmering in the sunlight.
Gu Yuena watched Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan vying for attention in front of Fang Yang, and couldn't help but gently shake her head, a faint smile playing on her lips.
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