Chapter 96: Conversation with the Overlords
It turns out that the Transparent World can indeed completely conceal the aura of a Soul Beast.
Lin Yang and Xiao Wu traveled deep into the Star Dou Great Forest to the border between the Mixed Zone and the Core Zone, and neither Da Ming nor Er Ming showed any reaction.
Had they been able to detect her, they would have known the moment Xiao Wu stepped into the Star Dou Great Forest.
Like last time.
The closer they got to the Core Zone, the more powerful the Soul Beasts living there became, with various Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts appearing everywhere.
However, the two of them had no intention of stopping.
They activated "Transparent world" simultaneously, with "Blindfold" concealing their bodies. Coupled with Xiao Wu leading the way, they easily avoided the territories of those powerful Soul Beasts.
After passing through the outermost layer of the Core Circle, the further they went inside, the scarcer the Soul Beasts became.
Of course, the strength of the Soul Beasts also became more terrifying.
When they reached the deepest layer, the auras of those Soul Beasts vanished completely, leaving only a deathly silence around them.
Walking here, what greeted them was not stifling humidity, but clean, refreshing air that even carried a faint fragrance.
A lake like an emerald was set in the center of this forest, with towering trees reflected on its surface.
Under the sunlight, it looked quiet and peaceful, like an "earthly paradise."
Lin Yang surveyed the surrounding environment and finally fixed his gaze on the Lake of Life.
Everyone believed that the most powerful Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest were Da Ming and Er Ming, but beneath the Lake of Life, the Ten Ferocious Beasts and the Silver Dragon King were also hidden.
They were the true top existences among Soul Beasts and their strongest foundation.
This was something that even Da Ming and Er Ming likely weren't very clear about.
If the two of them could survive the Heavenly Tribulation and cross from ordinary Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts into the ranks of Ferocious beasts, they might have the qualifications to enter the Ten Vicious Beasts and learn more of the inside story.
"Who?"
Just as Lin Yang was lost in thought, a voice suddenly exploded in his ears like a clap of thunder, making his head ring.
A massive dark shadow suddenly surged up from the bottom of the lake, sending towering waves crashing against its shores.
At the same time, a mountain in the distance began to shake, eventually rising from the ground and slowly standing up.
Azure Bull Python, Titan Giant Ape!
Even though Lin Yang had seen these two overlords before through "Blindfold," facing them in person now, that terrifying pressure still made his heart skip a beat.
Their strength was likely no weaker than a current Rank Ninety-Five Titled Douluo, and perhaps even stronger.
"To think a human has trespassed here. Since you've come, stay here forever."
Xiao Wu covered her ears while proactively revealing her aura.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, it's me."
"Xiao Wu?"
The two overlords were stunned for a moment, and then their auras quickly receded. The domineering and terrifying might from before vanished without a trace in an instant.
"You two actually couldn't even recognize me?"
Xiao Wu looked at the two behemoths indignantly, not intimidated in the slightest.
"Xiao Wu, I didn't sense your aura. Could it be that you've already entered the Maturity Stage?"
Da Ming's massive body twisted in mid-air, staring with a pair of giant eyes.
Xiao Wu gave a proud huff. "Remember the Secret Technique I mentioned I was practicing? I've succeeded. Now, even you two can't detect me."
At this moment, Er Ming stared intently at Lin Yang, his giant nostrils snorting a puff of white air.
Judging by his current attitude, Lin Yang felt that Er Ming probably didn't like him and harbored heavy hostility.
"Xiao Wu, is he the human you were talking about?"
"His name is Lin Yang." Xiao Wu glared and said fiercely, "Er Ming, don't scare him."
"Xiao Wu, humans are the best at flowery words and clever arguments; they cannot be trusted!"
Er Ming's voice was heavy, containing intense hostility: "He is approaching you for your Soul Ring and Soul Bone."
"Since you've already learned the Secret Technique, as long as we kill him, no one will ever know your identity."
"You dare!"
Xiao Wu showed an angry expression and stepped directly in front of Lin Yang. "Er Ming, I won't allow you to touch him. He is the person I love, and he will be for the rest of my life."
Er Ming's bright yellow eyes showed a hint of bewilderment, which then turned into a trace of gloom and regret, but finally, he turned his gaze toward Da Ming. "Big Brother?"
The silent Da Ming looked at Lin Yang, his voice deafening. "Human, do you have nothing to say?"
"Not really."
Lin Yang had a faint smile on his face. Even facing two overlords, he showed no expression of fear or dread. "Xiao Wu brought me here because she trusts me, and I am here because I trust her."
"I don't need your trust. As long as Xiao Wu trusts me and I can respond to that trust, that is enough."
Da Ming was silent for a long while before speaking. "Lin Yang, you are Xiao Wu's choice. I ask you now, can you promise to protect her forever?"
"A promise?"
Lin Yang sneered and looked up directly at the Azure Bull Python. "The foundation of a promise is strength. Would you believe the promise of a Three-Ring Soul Master? Or do you think a Three-Ring Soul Master can block a Titled Douluo who covets a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast?"
Da Ming responded with silence.
Lin Yang looked at Xiao Wu and said softly, "I can't say I'll never let Xiao Wu get hurt, but I will do everything in my power to help her grow."
"When we encounter problems, we will face them together."
"Lin Yang..."
""
Xiao Wu instinctively grabbed his hand, her eyes filled with trust and attachment.
Da Ming's massive body slowly receded, his heavy voice echoing, "I hope you can keep your word."
"Big Brother!!!"
Er Ming seemed a bit anxious; he didn't expect Big Brother to actually believe a human.
"Enough, this is Xiao Wu's choice, we can only trust her," Da Ming said in a low voice. "If we ever find out that you've deceived Xiao Wu, even if you hide at the ends of the earth, we will find you and fight to the death!"
Having said that, the Azure Bull Python's massive figure sank into the Lake of Life.
Er Ming, on the other hand, struck the ground resentfully and turned to leave. He was currently full of pent-up rage and was going to find a "punching bag" to vent.
After Da Ming and Er Ming had left their sight, Lin Yang breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Xiao Wu's family was very unfriendly, it seemed decent enough for now.
"I'm sorry, Lin Yang," Xiao Wu shook his hand. "Er Ming's perception of humans isn't very good."
Lin Yang shook his head slightly. "It's fine. You should hurry up and absorb the Immortal Herb now."
"Okay!"
Xiao Wu then sat cross-legged on the ground and took out the qirong tongtian chrysanthemum from her Storage Ring.
Following Lin Yang's instructions, she first ate the pistil of the tongtian chrysanthemum and then ate the petals one by one.
The pistil and petals melted in her mouth, a warm current flowing down her throat into her abdomen. Then, Xiao Wu began to circulate the Breathing Technique to dissolve the medicinal power.
The medicinal power of the qirong tongtian chrysanthemum was very strong, but it was just right for the current Xiao Wu.
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