Chapter 72 The Sleeping Soul Beast Seniors of the Star Dou Great Forest
Xiao Wu's voice echoed above the Lake of Life, filled with endless sorrow and despair.
Tears streamed down her cheeks, dripping into the lake and creating ripples.
Suddenly, the lake surface churned violently, as if some colossal creature was awakening.
Then, a gigantic figure slowly rose from the lake—the Azure Bull Python, the Er Ming that Xiao Wu had spoken of.
"Xiao Wu, what did you say? Er Ming... he's dead?" The Azure Bull Python's weary voice was low and filled with disbelief.
Xiao Wu sobbed uncontrollably, only able to nod.
The image of the Titan Giant Ape's massive body turning into a pile of minced meat kept flashing through her mind.
That was her brother, her guardian, now gone forever.
A flicker of grief and anger flashed in the Azure Bull Python's eyes; its massive body trembled slightly, causing ripples to spread across the surface of the Lake of Life.
It took a deep breath, its voice filled with suppressed rage: "Who? Who killed Erming?"
Xiaowu raised her head, her eyes filled with hatred and pain: "It was Lan Minghua. He used some unknown means to kill Erming when he wasn't paying attention. He was already dead before I left the Lake of Life."
Xiaowu placed all the blame for the Titan Giant Ape's death on Lan Minghua, remaining silent about Tang San.
She believed it had nothing to do with Tang San; that Lan Minghua had only acted because he coveted the Titan Giant Ape's soul bone.
However, Xiaowu already knew the truth: Tang San, worried about her safety, had repeatedly provoked Lan Minghua.
Finally, Lan Minghua struck, killing the Titan Giant Ape with a single slap.
But, blinded by love, how could she possibly blame Tang San?
Putting aside the facts, wasn't Lan Minghua also at fault?
If he hadn't appeared in the Star Dou Great Forest with such immense power, Erming wouldn't have died.
Xiao Wu's eyes were brimming with hatred, her hatred for Lan Minghua bordering on rage.
A cold glint flashed in the Azure Bull Python's eyes, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
It roared, its voice filled with boundless killing intent: "Lan Minghua, how dare he do this!"
Xiao Wu clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms: "Da Ming, we must avenge Er Ming! As long as Lan Minghua lives, he is a calamity for us soul beasts!"
The Azure Bull Python was silent for a moment, then slowly lowered its massive head, letting out a bitter laugh.
"Sister Xiao Wu, I already used my source power to conceal your soul beast aura. To recover to your peak, it will take at least a year."
Using source power is extremely damaging, whether the martial soul is human or a soul beast.
But for its sister Xiao Wu, it still chose to use its source power.
Xiao Wu's eyes were deep and cold: "Da Ming, Lan Minghua killed Er Ming, we must retaliate. Otherwise, the next to fall might be you and me!"
The Azure Bull Python nodded and said in a deep voice, "That's natural. But I don't have the strength to avenge Er Ming right now. At the latest, it will be a year before my strength is fully restored. If Lan Minghua enters the Star Dou Great Forest again after a year, I will definitely kill him. Even if I am no match for him, I will have the seniors in the forest kill him."
Although it and the Titan Giant Ape are the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest on the surface, they are just the ones pushed out to the front.
The truly powerful soul beasts are still sleeping deep in the forest.
Hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes. This was what she most wanted to hear when she came back to find the Azure Bull Python. Because she is currently in human form and weak, she has no say in front of those slumbering soul beast seniors.
However, the Azure Bull Python is different; its ability to reside in the Lake of Life at the center of the Star Dou Great Forest proves its importance in the hearts of those soul beast seniors.
"As long as Da Ming can persuade those soul beast seniors, Lan Minghua will surely die. Not only will it avenge Er Ming, but it will also indirectly eliminate Lan Minghua, this obstacle, for Xiao San."
Xiao Wu isn't stupid; she can see from daily interactions that Tang San harbors immense hatred for Lan Minghua and even his disciples.
Although she doesn't understand why Tang San hates Lan Minghua so much, she believes it must be Lan Minghua's fault.
Having received the desired response, Xiao Wu decided not to linger in the Star Dou Great Forest.
After all, she needs to return to her location on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest to wait before Tang San and the others return from their soul hunting.
So he quickly said, "Daming, I've made up my mind. I'll stay in the human world and stay close to Lan Minghua to monitor his movements. Because of your help, he shouldn't have discovered my soul beast identity."
The Azure Bull Python nodded slightly, its voice tinged with worry: "Sister Xiaowu, you must be careful. Since Lan Minghua has the strength to kill Erming, it proves he's not an ordinary Title Douluo. Moreover, he's ruthless and decisive. You must be extremely careful while you're by his side."
The Azure Bull Python was very confident in its ability to use its source power to conceal Xiaowu's soul beast aura, believing that no one could detect Xiaowu's soul beast transformation.
Plus, it needed time to recover its source power, so Xiaowu staying by Lan Minghua's side was actually safer.
Xiaowu nodded emphatically, her tone carrying a barely perceptible excitement: "I know. Daming, you can focus on recovering this year. Tomorrow, we'll definitely kill Lan Minghua."
The Azure Bull Python stared at Xiaowu quietly for a while, then remained silent for a moment, seemingly realizing something.
However, it didn't say anything, but instead plucked a scale from its body and placed it in Xiaowu's hand.
"Sister Xiaowu, here's a scale for you. It's a scale on my body, like the dragon's reverse scale. Use it only when you're in mortal danger. After using it, you can summon the Azure Annihilation Thunder, equivalent to my full-force attack at my peak. Even a Title Douluo would have to temporarily avoid its edge. Use this opportunity to escape."
Xiaowu tightly gripped the scale in her hand, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes. She nodded gently, "I will, Daming. You must take care of yourself too. Lan Minghua also has forces behind him. I will investigate thoroughly within this year and wipe them out in one fell swoop."
The Azure Bull Python nodded wearily, its massive body slowly sinking into the lake, "Let them come! A year later, I will let them know that the Star Dou Great Forest is not a place they can trample on at will!"
Xiaowu watched the Azure Bull Python's disappearing figure, wiped away her tears, and turned to walk out of the forest.
Because she possessed the Azure Bull Python's scale, the other soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest dared not block Xiaowu's path.
In fact, even without the Azure Bull Python's scale, she could easily traverse the Star Dou Great Forest.
Not long after Xiao Wu returned to the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San and his companions also successfully hunted their soul rings and returned.
However, they didn't go directly back to Shrek Academy, but instead headed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Meanwhile, in the Frozen Forest, Oscar and his group of four successfully absorbed their fourth soul rings, officially becoming four-ring Soul Masters.
Lan Minghua, while they were absorbing their soul rings, wasn't idle either; he found three ten-thousand-year-old Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworms, stunned them, and stored them in his Devouring Pouch.
Just then, a gust of wind appeared behind them, followed by a female voice.
"Master, we have successfully absorbed ten-thousand-year soul rings and officially become four-ring Soul Masters!"
(End of Chapter)
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