Roar—
Bear Monarch roared furiously, the rolling sound waves threatening to rupture eardrums.
Every time it tried to support Red King and Zi Ji, it was blocked by the human woman before it. Its eyes gradually turned blood-red.
The killing desire in its heart was nearly overflowing, yet this human before it seemed utterly unkillable.
Another Sky-Rending Claw struck. Though the human was nearly torn apart, she was healing again.
"Two Extremes Stasis Domain!" Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo suppressed their fear and seized the moment after Bear Monarch's attack to restrain it, buying time for Bibidong.
Light Feather Douluo took this opportunity to launch his assault, firing arrows one after another at Bear Monarch's vital spots.
But for some reason, this Soul Beast's physique was exceptionally robust, showing little significant damage.
"We've succeeded, retreat now!" Just then, Golden Crocodile's voice rang out.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo looked back and saw the other two battles had ceased. Golden Crocodile and the others were rapidly retreating toward the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest while carrying two Soul Beasts.
"Your Excellency!" The sight brought relief to the two.
"No matter, let's withdraw too." With the opening created by the two, Bibidong had already recovered.
Sensing the situation at the lake, she signaled to Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Light Feather Douluo before instantly darting backward.
"Don't even think of escaping!"
The Two Extremes Stasis Domain's effect on Bear Monarch was brief. It returned to normal in an instant, but by then, the group had already flown some distance away.
Another Sky-Rending Claw was unleashed.
However, due to consecutive ultimate attacks and its injuries, the power and speed of its strike were far inferior to before. Bibidong and the others narrowly dodged it.
"Humans, you seek death!" Suddenly, the central lake erupted with a explosive roar, and two immensely powerful auras surged forth.
It was Bi Ji and Ten Thousand Demon King.
They were utterly enraged. No one had expected the humans to be so despicable, returning so quickly with so many powerful experts and launching a sneak attack.
"Pursue them! The Beast God will awaken soon."
Consumed by rage, Bi Ji's voice was sharp and piercing, unlike her usual calm and clear tone. Driven by fury, she disregarded her healing specialization and gave chase.
"..." Tendrils spread from Ten Thousand Demon King's body, using their pulling force to pursue rapidly.
The Spirit Hall elders felt no joy in their partial victory, all racing forward in silence.
The death of the Fifth Worship, Lion Douluo, had shaken them deeply. He was a level 97 powerhouse, yet a single Soul Beast had slain him in one strike.
If that attack had landed on them, the outcome would have been obvious.
And that was just one of them. If the other two Soul Beasts had been present as well, facing five Soul Beasts simultaneously would have meant a bitter struggle or even fatalities, even with fifteen Title Douluo.
Fortunately, they had succeeded this time, effectively weakening the Soul Beasts' forces.
The group sped through the air. Though they carried the massive Red King and Zi Ji, their numbers prevented any significant slowdown.
Even with the three Soul Beasts still in pursuit, the tension in their hearts had eased somewhat.
As for what would happen if the Soul Beasts chased them to Spirit City?
Ridiculous. The Spirit Hall possessed nearly seventy thousand Soul Masters. Although many were scattered across the continent, the number currently within Spirit City still amounted to thirty to forty thousand.
Moreover, the city now housed a pillar of stability exclusive to the Spirit Hall—the Great Enshrinement, Qiandao Liu.
If these Soul Beasts dared to approach Spirit City, the Spirit Hall would ensure none returned alive.
Just as the elders of the Spirit Hall began to relax, an overwhelmingly terrifying pressure erupted from the central lake of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Sensing this aura, every elder and enshrinement of the Spirit Hall paled.
From this aura, they perceived a level of extremity that could only be matched by the pinnacle of humanity—the Limit Title Douluo.
Bibidong's expression shifted abruptly.
She never expected such a powerful Soul Beast to be hidden deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. Merely sensing its aura told her she was no match for it now.
This ignited a sense of urgency within her.
Her first Spirit's combat prowess was weak, consisting mostly of supportive skills. The only solution was to swiftly attach the final two Spirit Rings to her Second Spirit.
Di Tian soared through the sky, his heart consumed by boundless rage. Ignoring the injuries from the Heavenly Tribulation, he forcibly awakened from his slumber.
Red King had followed him for countless years, and although Zi Ji's cultivation had reached a hundred thousand years, she was a pure-blooded true dragon. Neither could be lost.
Roar—
A dragon's roar, unheard on the continent for millennia, echoed.
Countless Soul Beasts answered the call, stirring the Star Dou Great Forest, which had lain tranquil for ages.
One by one, Soul Beasts lifted their heads from confusion and charged in the direction guided by Di Tian.
Their target was unmistakably Spirit City.
It was midnight, and all creatures, except those adapted to the darkness, were deep in slumber.
Boom—Boom—Boom—
Abruptly, the earth trembled, jolting all beings awake.
"An earthquake!"
The residents of Spirit City fled their homes in panic.
At that moment, streaks of light shot across the sky, heading straight for the Pope's Hall.
Soon after, these lights emerged from the Pope's Hall once more, and countless powerful figures poured out from the Spirit Hall's gates.
Only then did the residents realize something monumental was about to happen.
"Soul Beasts are emerging from the Star Dou Great Forest! Their numbers are endless!" a soldier exclaimed from the city walls.
Panic immediately ensued.
Beast tides were something people had only read about in books; no one had experienced them firsthand.
Given the terrifying nature of Soul Beasts, everyone envisioned the dreadful consequences.
Fortunately, this was Spirit City, teeming with Soul Masters, which offered some reassurance.
Suddenly, a spine-chilling pressure descended—a gap in power so vast it triggered primal fear in the soul.
Under this aura, ordinary people collapsed on the spot, while Soul Masters fared little better; those with lower strength nearly lost their will to resist instantly.
Just as countless souls were engulfed in this terror, an angel descended.
Golden light showered over Spirit City, dispelling the pitch-black night as if a sun hung high in the sky, bringing light and warmth.
The terrifying pressure vanished, replaced by an apocalyptic battle outside the city.
At that moment, numerous powerful figures from the Spirit Hall surged forth like a tide, clashing with the Soul Beasts beyond the walls.
One Soul Skill after another was unleashed, accompanied by roars and cries of beasts. Soul Beasts fell continuously, and humans sacrificed their lives in turn.
At that moment, beams of seven-colored light descended upon the Soul Masters fighting outside the city, merging into their bodies.
Inside the Pope's Hall.
Bibidong withdrew her sharp spider leg from Zi Ji's body, her eyes flashing with ruthlessness as she gazed at the vibrant red Spirit Ring floating out.
Although she couldn't absorb the Three-Headed Red Demon Mastiff for now, once her Second Spirit was equipped with the Eighth Soul Ring, her power would grow even stronger.
How dare these mere Soul Beasts act so arrogantly!
The morning sunlight spilled over the land, bringing vitality to all things.
Li Xun forced open his eyes, enduring the discomfort of a hangover.
It proved that even the strong could get drunk if they drank enough—after all, alcohol affects the nerves.
Feeling a weight on his body, Li Xun looked down in confusion.
There, two snow-white thighs were straddling him.
"What's going on?"
Glancing to either side, he found Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong clinging to his arms, one on each side.
The smooth, soft sensation against his arms felt unreal, and he couldn't recall what had happened the night before.
What shocked Li Xun even more was that Dugu Yan was lying at the innermost side of the bed.
Was it because of Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er's actions last night?
???
He had entertained such thoughts more than once before, but all three had refused him each time. How had it happened now under circumstances he couldn't remember?
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