The Jade Dragon Palace at the bottom of the Lake of Life remains as silent as ever.
Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena slowly closed her eyes, those golden eyes that had witnessed countless ages of history sinking back into slumber. Her long eyelashes drooped like butterfly wings, and her ink-black hair blended with the lake water, exuding a tranquil and noble aura.
"Continue to monitor that successor of Thor," her voice was soft yet carried an unquestionable supreme command, echoing in the empty Dragon Palace, "until he leaves the Lake of Life. If he returns in the future, you must keep a close watch on his movements and find out what he is up to. Remember, do not let him notice anything."
"Yes, my lord." The Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian bowed slightly, a sharp glint of cold light flashing in his golden vertical pupils, and replied respectfully.
He turned and transformed into an invisible wisp of black mist, silently disappearing into the deep currents of the lake, continuing to act as the invisible observer.
Peace returned to the Dragon Palace.
Gu Yuena turned slightly to the side, burying her face in the soft pillow. Through the sensation of the lake water, she clearly sensed the tiny figure on the lake surface that was working at full speed.
"I hope you... won't be my enemy."
She gazed at the lake, murmuring softly, her tone carrying a subtle complexity and anticipation. Then, she slowly closed her eyes, her breathing becoming long and even, sinking into a deep state of meditation once more, her aura completely concealed, as if she had never awakened.
Outside, on the shores of the Lake of Life.
Lin Chen was immersed in an unprecedented sense of pleasure from cultivation.
The unique life force, like the most nourishing milk, flowed continuously into his meridians. The domineering power of the Thunder God bloodline and the resilience of the Blue Silver Emperor intertwined perfectly within him, repairing the hidden injuries left by the previous fierce battle and stabilizing his realm. The pale blue aura and purple-gold lightning around him flickered alternately, and he seemed to have transformed into a bottomless pit that absorbed life energy. Time seemed to slow down and become illusory in his perception at this moment.
He didn't know how long he had been sitting there; it might have been a moment, or it might have been a long time.
Until a massive and urgent mental fluctuation suddenly and unexpectedly entered his sea of consciousness, forcibly pulling him out of his state of complete absorption in the world.
"Humans! Wake up!"
The distinctive, booming roar of the Titan Ape Erming resounded in his ears.
Lin Chen suddenly opened his eyes, lightning flashing around him. He stood up abruptly and looked at the Titan Ape at his feet.
Erming's golden vertical pupils were fixed on Lin Chen, his huge face showing unprecedented urgency. He leaned forward slightly and said in a low voice:
"Human, Sister Xiaowu is here!"
"I can sense her presence! She's in the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest, heading towards the core area!" Erming's voice was filled with excitement, but also a hint of nervousness. "We need to find her quickly! Don't let her go too far, lest she encounter danger!"
Lin Chen's heart sank suddenly, and he instantly snapped out of his cultivation state.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the spiritual energy within his body that had not yet fully subsided, and his eyes instantly became sharp and resolute.
They've arrived.
The first phase of the plan has finally reached a critical moment.
Hearing Erming's urgent urging, Lin Chen remained unusually calm. He raised his hand to stop the Titan Ape from taking a step and asked in a deep voice, "Has she already ventured deep into the outer area?"
Erming's golden pupils narrowed slightly as he carefully sensed the familiar yet troubling aura in the distance. He quickly nodded, "They've already penetrated deep into the outer area! And... there are other human auras with her, seven or eight in total! We can't wait any longer, we have to get there!"
Lin Chen's eyes narrowed; Tang San and his group had indeed arrived.
"Alright, let's go." Lin Chen immediately responded, then turned to look at the Azure Bull Python Daming, who was coiled on the lake with a calm demeanor, and solemnly instructed, "Daming, you stay here and keep an eye on the entire area. If anything unexpected happens, come and meet us immediately."
The massive azure head of the Azure Bull Python Daming nodded slightly, its golden eyes filled with solemnity and determination, and its deep voice resounded across the lake: "Don't worry, I understand."
After giving his instructions, Lin Chen leaped up and landed steadily on the Titan Ape's broad, rock-solid shoulders. He grabbed Erming's thick fur with both hands and said in a deep voice, "Erming, let's go!"
boom--!
The Titan Ape slammed its legs into the ground, its massive body transforming into a golden blur as it swiftly traversed the dense forest. Towering ancient trees rushed past it, yet made almost no sound, clearly indicating that it had deliberately concealed its presence.
As they sped along, Lin Chen spoke again, carefully instructing Er Ming: "Er Ming, when we're almost near Xiao Wu, put me down. I need to hunt down that two-thousand-year-old human-faced demon spider and get what I need."
He paused, his tone growing increasingly serious: "You stay near the core area and wait for me. Remember, if Xiao Wu tries to leave the Star Dou Great Forest, you must stop her no matter what. You absolutely cannot let her go. When I get there, I will explain everything to her in person."
Feeling the unwavering resolve of the human on his shoulder, Titan Ape Erming nodded emphatically and replied in a deep voice, "I understand! Don't worry, I will never let Sister Xiaowu out of my sight!"
The wind whistled in their ears as the golden figure broke through layers of leaves, rapidly approaching Xiao Wu's location.
In the shadows, a jet-black aura silently followed. The golden vertical pupils of the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian flashed in the shadows, taking in all the movements.
The wind in the dense forest suddenly stopped, and Titan Ape Erming abruptly stopped near the boundary between the outer and middle layers.
Lin Chen leaped off its shoulder, landing with a firm, rock-solid stance, his aura completely concealed. He looked up at Er Ming, his tone crisp and decisive: "Go, proceed according to plan."
A hint of urgency flashed in Erming's golden vertical pupils. He nodded heavily, and his massive body exerted its strength once more, rushing towards the depths of the dense forest like a golden lightning bolt. He deliberately kept a low profile, yet his speed was astonishing.
Lin Chen didn't immediately follow. Instead, with a thought, his Blue Silver Domain quietly unfolded. Pale blue life energy spread out like ripples, completely concealing his figure, aura, and soul power fluctuations, as if he had merged with the forest. The next second, he took a step, his figure transforming into a nimble black shadow, rapidly rushing after Er Ming.
A short while later, a commotion arose from the dense forest ahead.
Lin Chen hid behind a thick ancient tree, and when he looked up, his pupils contracted slightly.
A giant Titan Ape Erming gently cradled a petite figure in his massive hand—it was Xiao Wu, who was struggling in terror! Ignoring Xiao Wu's cries, Erming charged towards the Lake of Life without looking back, his momentum steady yet unstoppable.
Behind Erming, a blue figure soared into the air—it was Tang San. His face was filled with anxiety as he unleashed his martial soul and soul rings in an attempt to catch up, but he was no match for the terrifying speed of the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape. He could only watch helplessly as Xiao Wu was taken away.
Lin Chen watched all of this silently, his heart unmoved.
The plan is being executed perfectly.
Just then, a cold and vicious aura suddenly burst out from the pile of decaying leaves beside him, heading straight for Tang San's back!
Lin Chen's eyes sharpened, and he instantly locked onto his target—
It was a human-faced demon spider that was about 2,300 years old!
Its body was covered with dark, menacing fur, and its eight sharp spider legs gleamed coldly. It was clear that it had been severely injured by Tang San before, and now, taking advantage of Tang San's exhausted soul power and mental confusion, it was preparing to launch a deadly sneak attack!
This is exactly the prey he's been looking for!
Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Chen flipped his wrist, and his second martial soul—the Thor's Hammer—instantly appeared! Purple-gold lightning erupted, and the previously restrained aura was released in full at this moment. The pressure of the Thor's bloodline instantly locked onto the human-faced demon spider.
He stepped forward, his arm suddenly exerting force, and swung Thor's hammer, smashing it down mercilessly with a roaring thunderous sound!
"Bang--!!"
A dull, loud bang exploded!
The human-faced spider didn't even have a chance to dodge before it was struck head-on by a hammer imbued with the power of thunder. It flew out like a kite with a broken string and crashed heavily into a tree trunk.
The purple-gold lightning on Thor's hammer slowly receded, and Lin Chen turned around, exposing himself to Tang San's view.
He was no longer the same person he once was—his second awakening of his martial soul had completely reshaped his body and appearance. A head of clean, deep-sea blue hair fell to his ears, shimmering faintly in the forest light and shadow, with barely perceptible strands of lightning crackling within. His face was handsome and sharp, with deep-set eyes, a high nose, and clean-cut lips. His former youthful naiveté had vanished, replaced by a calm, cold, and powerful aura, carrying the oppressive force of thunder. His fitted clothing clung to his figure, the auras of his Blue Silver Grass and Thunder God martial souls flickering around him. Though he stood there, he seemed to blend seamlessly into the forest, unfathomable.
Tang San stared at the unfamiliar yet heroic man before him, his pupils shrinking slightly.
He had heard that Lin Chen had died in an accident. The person in front of him was completely different in appearance, temperament and martial spirit. Naturally, he would not connect him with the person in his memory.
Tang San quickly composed himself and solemnly clasped his hands in thanks to Lin Chen, saying, "Thank you for saving me! That human-faced demon spider attacked me just now, and if it weren't for you, I would have been in danger. Please help me rescue my friend who was kidnapped by the giant ape!"
Lin Chen gripped Thor's Hammer, his gaze calmly sweeping over Tang San, his tone indifferent and unwavering: "Sorry, that's a 100,000-year-old soul beast. I'm no match for it."
Before he could finish speaking, he caught a glimpse of the human-faced spider that had been knocked away struggling to escape into the layer of decaying leaves. His eyes turned cold, and he raised his wrist again.
Thor's hammer, accompanied by a howling wind, slammed down again with a heavy blow!
"Bang!"
The Human-Faced Demon Spider, already severely injured by Tang San with shattered internal organs, was instantly paralyzed on the ground, convulsing and barely breathing, after another blow. Lin Chen deliberately held back, not killing it outright, but simply rendering it partially paralyzed and powerless to resist.
He stepped forward, grabbed one of the spider's sharp legs, and snapped it off!
"Snap!"
A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the spider's leg snapped off.
Then, he broke off the second, the third... until all eight of its ferocious spider legs were broken off one by one. Lin Chen then reached out and grabbed the human-faced spider's head, mercilessly pulling out its two venomous fangs and throwing them to the ground.
Having done all this, he carried the human-faced demon spider, which had lost all ability to resist, as if dragging a piece of trash, and turned to walk away towards the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, preparing to meet up with Er Ming.
"Please wait, sir!"
Upon seeing this, Tang San quickly called out to stop him.
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