Chapter 22: Fierce Beasts Exposed! The Great Secret of the Lake of Life!
Xiao Wu's voice came just in time, immediately stopping the Titan Giant Ape that was about to exert force.
Song Ye also let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that reading more books really was useful.
The Titan Giant Ape, however, asked Xiao Wu in confusion, "Sister Xiao Wu, do you still want to return to the human world?"
"And who knows whether what this guy says is true or not!"
Xiao Wu looked at Song Ye with a hint of expectation. After thinking for a moment, she still said, "Let him talk and see first."
"Er Ming, take him back to the Lake of Life to prevent him from escaping."
The Titan Giant Ape sighed, but could only take Song Ye away.
Although Song Ye was temporarily safe, he still did not dare to relax his guard unless he truly left this place.
After arriving at the Lake of Life, the enormous Sky Azure Bull Python also emerged from the water. Upon hearing the words of the Titan Giant Ape and Xiao Wu, it showed some surprise.
The two rulers of the forest had no trust in Song Ye at all.
Only Xiao Wu truly wanted to go to the human world. So, after returning to the Lake of Life and once Song Ye was under control, she took the initiative to ask:
"What is your name?"
Song Ye sighed. "Song Ye."
"Song Ye?"
Xiao Wu repeated it twice, then continued asking, "You said you can help me conceal my soul beast aura and return to the human world. Is that true?"
"What method would you use?"
At this moment, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python still stood nearby with disdain, wanting to persuade Xiao Wu otherwise.
Song Ye glanced at them and explained somewhat speechlessly:
"I have read extensively and possess great knowledge about all places and matters across the Douluo Continent."
"And there truly exists an item that can conceal the aura of a soul beast like you."
"Of course, it is not simple because the place where that item is stored even has a Titled Douluo."
"Titled Douluo?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's expression changed drastically, and she immediately became wary.
The Titan Giant Ape snorted, "Ha! I think you're trying to trick Sister Xiao Wu away!"
"Lure her to a Titled Douluo and then claim you're helping her conceal her aura!"
"Sister Xiao Wu, humans are extremely cunning. It's better to just kill him!"
But… Xiao Wu still hesitated. Although it sounded suspicious, she wanted to ask:
"Then tell me, what exactly is this thing that can conceal a soul beast's aura?"
Song Ye slowly said, "It is an immortal herb."
"In the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, there is a soul beast forest called Sunset Forest."
"Within the Sunset Forest lies a treasure land for cultivating immortal herbs, called the 'Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well'!"
"There are many immortal herbs within it. In particular, one called 'Yearning Heartbroken Red' is known as the king of immortal herbs and has many effects."
"As long as a person with the truest feelings goes there, plucks it, and keeps it by their side, the aura of the herb will conceal any aura, including that of a soul beast."
"However, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is guarded by a Titled Douluo known as Poison Douluo. Moreover, plucking the herb also requires a test of one's feelings. Whether it can truly be obtained is uncertain."
"Poison Douluo… a test of feelings?"
After hearing this, Xiao Wu became even more hesitant. How could such a miraculous thing exist?
But as she carefully observed Song Ye's expression, she truly could not see any sign of deception. Could what he said actually be true?
However, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python still maintained a skeptical attitude.
The Sky Azure Bull Python sneered, "Kid, you're just a teenager, yet you dare to claim you've read extensively?"
"Immortal herbs—it all sounds like something you made up!"
"Sister Xiao Wu, don't believe him so easily. Who knows whether what he says is true?"
Xiao Wu nodded, still maintaining rationality. She continued asking, "Then how do you prove it?"
"Even if you can't temporarily prove those so-called immortal herbs, you at least have to prove that you truly possess this knowledge!"
"After all, I've seen plenty of people who rely on theory to deceive others."
Xiao Wu was naturally referring to Yu Xiaogang. Ever since the light screen's Sharp Commentary System exposed him, she had become extremely wary of such theory-based individuals.
The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded as well. "That's right. Who knows whether all this information is fabricated?"
"Human boy, you must at least prove that you know something!"
Song Ye scratched his head, inwardly cursing that these soul beasts were not easy to fool.
How should I prove it…?
After thinking for two seconds, he decided to expose Di Tian and the others.
Song Ye coughed twice and said, "I told you, I am very knowledgeable about all places across Douluo. Why would I need to deceive you?"
"Take this Lake of Life, for example. You, the Titan Giant Ape, and the Sky Azure Bull Python are revered as the rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest, but is that really because you understand everything?"
"You call yourselves the King of the Forest and the Emperor of the Forest, but in reality, you are merely gatekeepers on the outside!"
"Beneath the Lake of Life, there exists a special space where the truly terrifying Fierce Beasts, those that have survived the hundred-thousand-year heavenly tribulation, are hidden!"
"Among them are even top-tier soul beasts with several hundred thousand years of cultivation—nearly demi-gods. And yet, you two know nothing of them!"
After saying this, Song Ye even arrogantly pointed at the Lake of Life, as if daring them to go down and see for themselves.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, both the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were shocked and could not believe it.
"What?"
"Fierce Beasts that have survived heavenly tribulations?"
"How is that possible?"
Their massive faces clearly showed absolute disbelief.
Xiao Wu also frowned and muttered, "Impossible. Back then, when my mother and I arrived earlier than anyone else at the Lake of Life, we found nothing."
"The hundred-thousand-year soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest are all known. How could there be hidden ones?"
"However, this is a good chance to verify whether this person is lying."
"Da Ming, try and check?"
The Sky Azure Bull Python, who usually stayed in the water, nodded and quickly dove into the lake to investigate.
The Titan Giant Ape threatened from the side, "Human boy, if my big brother finds nothing, you're dead!"
And in reality,
Moments later, the Sky Azure Bull Python suddenly burst out of the Lake of Life.
"Boom!"
A terrifying aura surged forth, mixed with panic. At the same time, an even more powerful aura seemed to shoot out from within.
"Not good!"
The Sky Azure Bull Python hurriedly dodged, barely ensuring its safety.
Still, it stirred up monstrous waves like a raging sea, causing violent tremors in the surroundings.
Seeing this, both the Titan Giant Ape and Xiao Wu were shocked.
"Da Ming, what happened?" Xiao Wu asked.
The Sky Azure Bull Python did not answer immediately. Instead, it stared fixedly at Song Ye and said, "Human boy, how did you know!"
"I have stayed in this Lake of Life for so long without noticing anything. How could you know about it?"
"What do you mean?" Xiao Wu asked again. "Da Ming, is there really something beneath?"
The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded before replying, "I just went down to investigate and used my spiritual power to probe underground."
"But I did not expect to see a terrifying scene. The underground forms its own space, and there are indeed a large number of hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!"
"There are even many powerful auras. One of them far surpasses mine and could likely kill me with ease!"
"That aura attacked me and gave me a command, telling me to guard the outside properly. If I dare to go down recklessly, there will be consequences!"
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