Chapter 38 Soul Beast Ranking, Number Nineteen: Qiluo Tulip.
But the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger didn't act immediately. Instead, it slowly lowered its body, its eyes sinister.
"However, several beings far surpassing the Azure Bull Python have appeared and are stationed in the Star Dou Great Forest. Taking this little thing away under their noses will be no easy task."
"Moreover, the sudden announcement of its existence on this golden list might be a trap."
It licked its paws, a calculating glint in its eyes.
"Wait a bit, see how the other forces react. If someone makes the first move, I can reap the benefits."
In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, the soul beasts around the Lake of Life erupted in thunderous cheers.
"It's Lord Auspicious Beast! Lord Auspicious Beast is on the list!"
Di Tian and several other ferocious beasts looked at the golden list, their faces showing relieved smiles.
Di Tian looked down at the three-eyed golden lion at his feet, his dragon eyes filled with gentleness: "Congratulations, My esteemed auspicious beast."
Bi Ji nodded gently: "I didn't expect My esteemed auspicious beast to be on the list after only five thousand years. This talent truly lives up to its title as an imperial auspicious beast."
Tianxing Academy.
Li Tianyi stood under the pavilion in the medicine garden, followed by Shui Bing'er, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, their faces full of surprise.
Xiao Wu clutched her skirt and whispered: "The Star Dou Great Forest... there are actually such soul beasts. I've never heard of them before in the core area."
Shui Bing'er nodded in agreement: "With three extreme attributes combined, even with only five thousand years, its combat power is definitely far superior to others of the same level. Moreover, this blessing of fortune is simply a treasure for the soul beast race."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were sharp: "The major forces will definitely be eyeing it. The Star Dou Great Forest is probably going to be in turmoil this time."
Li Tianyi smiled faintly and raised his hand to reassure her.
"No need to worry. There is a mysterious powerhouse in Xingdou, whose combat strength is probably second only to mine. He is not someone to be trifled with. We just need to observe the situation and focus on our own cultivation."
Deep within the herb garden, six immortal herbs, now in human form, stood silently, their bodies enveloped in a faint aura of vegetation and soul power.
The oldest, a 500,000-year-old immortal herb, gazed at the golden list, a knowing glint in his eyes.
"An imperial auspicious beast... so the fortune of the Star Dou Great Forest is all concentrated in this little fellow."
"To be on the list after only 5,000 years, it's not about combat strength, but this fortune and bloodline."
The immortal herb Qiluo Tulip, who had just survived the ferocious beast tribulation, murmured softly, a hint of emotion in its voice.
"The golden list's considerations are indeed thorough. Such beings are far more significant to the soul beast race than an ordinary 100,000-year-old ferocious beast."
The man who had transformed from another immortal herb, Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, frowned.
"Three ultimate attributes, golden dragon blood, and the reward from the Eye of Destiny... this little guy's potential is probably heaven-defying. If it grows up, the foundation of the Star Dou Great Forest will be even stronger."
"We don't need to care about these things."
The old herb, half a hundred thousand years old, spoke slowly, his voice steady. "The rewards from the Golden Ranking are the key for us. As long as we can get the rewards and break through our current realm, the strength of our Heavenly Path Academy can also rise to another level."
"As for the conflicts between other forces and soul beasts, they are irrelevant to us."
The group nodded, their gazes returning to the Golden Ranking, their eyes filled with anticipation for the subsequent rankings and rewards.
Just then, the Golden Ranking shone brightly, and a golden pillar of light descended from the sky, landing on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
From within the pillar of light, dense energy continuously surged into its body, and its cultivation began to rise rapidly.
The original five thousand years of soul power fluctuations instantly broke through to six thousand years, seven thousand years
And in just a moment, it stabilized at the fifteen thousand year level.
At the same time, a strange power merged into its third vertical pupil, making the red pupil even deeper, with faint golden patterns flowing within it.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion shook its little head, sensing the surging power within its body and the changes in its third eye, letting out a clear beastly roar.
It could clearly feel that its spiritual power had become incredibly strong, and it could even vaguely see a trace of the future trajectory of the surrounding soul beasts—the power of the Eye of Destiny.
It looked up at Di Tian, its little face full of excitement: "Great Black Dragon! I've become stronger! I can even see... see that you will become even stronger in the future!"
Di Tian looked at its changes, a hint of shock flashing in his dragon eyes, which then turned into deep satisfaction.
"My Lord, this is your opportunity. With this power, you will be able to better protect the Star Dou Great Forest in the future."
After all, the Emperor Auspicious Beast could only improve its cultivation year by year, but now it had gained ten thousand years of cultivation for nothing, which was tantamount to helping it shorten its cultivation time by a full ten thousand years—definitely a great opportunity.
In the distant Black Forest, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger sensed the energy fluctuations emanating from the Star Dou Great Forest, its greed intensifying, yet it also became more cautious.
It actually increased its cultivation by ten thousand years! And it has the Eye of Destiny! I must obtain this Three-Eyed Golden Lion!
At this moment, the Soul Beast Ranking was updated without warning.
[Soul Beast Ranking No. 19: Qiluo Tulip]
[Age: 210,000 years]
[Affiliation: Tianxing Academy]
[Evaluation: Its original form is the immortal herb Qiluo Tulip, with astonishing potential. After being nurtured by Tianxing Academy, its age reached 210,000 years. It transformed into human form, becoming a ferocious beast with the terrifying ability to weave illusions.]
[Reward: Increased lifespan by 20,000 years; reward includes terrifying methods of invading and manipulating dreams, even killing within dreams.]
As the golden light of the Soul Beast Ranking tore through the clouds, Chrysanthemum Douluo was caressing the undying, luxuriant Heavenly Chrysanthemum in his palm, the unique, refreshing fragrance of his martial soul surrounding him.
As a Title Douluo whose martial soul was a celestial herb, he knew all the records of celestial herbs on the continent by heart.
But when the words "Qiluo Tulip" came into view, his soul power suddenly froze, and the luxuriant Heavenly Chrysanthemum in his palm trembled uncontrollably, the edges of its petals quivering slightly.
"Impossible!"
He roared in a low voice, his tone filled with an unprecedented loss of composure.
The Qiluo Tulip, a top-tier immortal herb on par with his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, was said to purify soul power and amplify spiritual power.
Yet, no ancient texts had ever recorded an immortal herb that could autonomously transform into a soul beast, let alone cultivate to the level of a 210,000-year-old ferocious beast!
"Both are immortal herbs, yet it has managed to forge such a heaven-defying path…"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's pupils contracted to vertical slits, his golden eyes churning with shock and disbelief, his fingertips digging deeply into his palms.
210,000 years… and still controlled by Tianxing Academy?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's breathing became rapid, his soul power surging even more violently, the golden chrysanthemum phantom behind him restless.
He recalled the countless efforts he had spent searching for immortal herbs over the years to improve the purity of his martial soul, all to no avail.
But this Qiluo Tulip could autonomously cultivate to such a level, even acquiring such terrifying abilities, instantly eclipsing the luster of his proud immortal herb martial soul.
"What methods did Tianxing Academy use to cultivate a celestial herb into such a terrifying existence?"
He suddenly turned around, his figure transforming into a golden streak of light, almost staggering as he rushed towards the Papal Palace.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, what's wrong?"
Ghost Douluo had been following Chrysanthemum Douluo closely.
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